PvA Radio: A Video Game Podcast

On this week's episode, Larry, Luke, and Cody talk about Xbox's weird fumble with the Xbox Live price change, the $GME story and why it means literally nothing for gaming, and Vicarious Visions merging into Blizzard Entertainment.   Join our discord server! [https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy](https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy)   Watch us live at [https://www.twitch.tv/itishoagie](https://www.twitch.tv/itishoagie)   Follow Cody on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer](https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer)   Follow Larry on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/StillInFlux](https://www.twitter.com/StillInFlux)   Follow Luke on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/itishoagie](https://www.twitter.com/itishoagie)   Follow the podcast on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio](https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio)   -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/itishoagie

On this week's episode, Luke, Larry, and Cody gaze into their crystal balls to see what 2021 may hold for the gaming industry. From next gen console availability to the proliferation of cloud gaming, the guys have a lot to say about the next 12 months. They also discuss EA's loss of the exclusive rights to Star Wars, Cyberpunk's roadmap, and more! Happy 2021 everyone! Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/itishoagie Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/StillInFlux Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itishoagie Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/itishoagie

Cyberpunk has a new release date. Luke, Larry, and Cody discuss what goes into a delay and how they think this may impact the outlook of it. Plus, they discuss AOC's Among Us stream, the new season of Apex, and whether or not streamers should pay developers.  Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMyWatch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/itishoagie Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/StillInFluxFollow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itishoagie Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio

This week's biggest story was Xbox's $7.5 billion acquisition of Bethesda's parent company Zenimax. The guys discuss the implications of this deal as well as reports of issues with Xbox and PS5 pre-orders, Hades meteoric success, and Nintendo getting sued for Joy-Con drift. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/itishoagie Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/StillInFlux Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itishoagie Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio 

Xbox went last week, and this week PlayStation has revealed their pricing plans for next gen. Luke, Cody, and Larry talk about how the two offerings stack up! Plus a possible PS5 shortage, why Microsoft didn't want xCloud on iOS devices, and much more! Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMyWatch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/itishoagie Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/StillInFluxFollow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itishoagie Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio

This week, we finally have a full view of what Xbox is doing with its next-gen console pricing and release strategy. Cody, Luke, and Larry talk about whether or not this new strategy is brilliant or not. Plus, they discuss full ads in UFC 4, the 35th anniversary of Mario, and Colin Kaepernick's return to Madden. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/itishoagie  Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer  Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/StillInFlux Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itishoagie  Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/itishoagie 

PvA Radio is back, and we are picking up right where we left off with a bit of a different format and new look! Join Cody, Luke, and Larry every week as they talk about the biggest game news stories from the week prior.  Find the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Youtube. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/pvaradio -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/itishoagie

Happy New Year from the hosts of PvA Radio to you! We hope that your 2020 will bring happiness and fulfillment, starting with a brand new episode of the show! Since it is January 1, today's episode focuses on looking ahead at 2020 to talk about what we are excited for and what we think will change about the industry over the 366 days (it's a leap year). Today's topics include:   Larry's Topic: Our 2020 gaming predictions. 2019 brought some huge stories (as we talked about in our last episode), and on today's episode we want to look into the crystal ball to see what we will be talking about at the end of 2020. We chat about what the biggest changes to the industry might be, what stories seem like a big deal now but will ultimately fizzle out, and what players we are looking at most closely as we move into the new console generation.   Luke's Topic: Our 2020 New Year's Resolutions. A new year means a new opportunity to set annual goals and improve yourself. We talk about what gaming habits we want to change in 2020, what we want to accomplish with the podcast, and other goals for the upcoming year.   Cody's Topic: Our most anticipated games for 2020. The new year is shaping up to be a massive one for game releases, with many highly anticipated titles dropping in 2020. We take a look at the games we are most excited for, big games we couldn't care less about, and what games we think will dominate the conversation the longest.   Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy   Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio

As 2019 comes to a close and we look forward to a new year, the PvA Radio hosts look back at 50 episodes of the show in 2019 to discuss what the biggest gaming news stories of the year were and how they may impact the gaming landscape as we move into the new year. Before we jump into that, however, we take a look at the biggest announcements from the Game Awards, give our thoughts on the Xbox Series X, and talk about the whole vibe of the show. Join our discord server! [https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy](https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy) * Watch us live at [https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio](https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio) * Follow Cody on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer](https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer) * Follow Larry on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies](https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies) * Follow Luke on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW](https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW) * Follow the podcast on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio](https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio) -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

On this week's episode of PvA Radio, the guys are talking Bioshock, State of Play, and video game rentals. Luke's Topic: Sony recently showed their latest state of play, complete with new announcements and gameplay trailers. The guys break down the announcements and give a State of the State of Play address. Articles used in this topic: [https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/10/everything-announced-in-the-december-10-playstation-state-of-play](https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/10/everything-announced-in-the-december-10-playstation-state-of-play) Larry's Topic: Redbox recently announced that they are dissolving their video game rental service. The gang reads the tea leaves to talk about where renting and demos fit in today's all digital gaming landscape. Articles used in this segment: [https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/9/21003320/redbox-video-games-rentals-purchases-movies-business](https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/9/21003320/redbox-video-games-rentals-purchases-movies-business) Cody's Topic: 2k games announced their new studio, Cloud Chamber, has a new Bioshock game in the works. Cody, Larry, and Luke discuss where Bioshock fits in the modern gaming landscape and what the franchise needs to do to be successful. Articles used in this segment: - [https://kotaku.com/2k-games-officially-announces-its-working-on-a-new-bios-1840310449](https://kotaku.com/2k-games-officially-announces-its-working-on-a-new-bios-1840310449) - [https://kotaku.com/2k-games-officially-announces-its-working-on-a-new-bios-1840310449](https://kotaku.com/2k-games-officially-announces-its-working-on-a-new-bios-1840310449) - [https://kotaku.com/bioshocks-jewish-roots-run-deep-1827482206](https://kotaku.com/bioshocks-jewish-roots-run-deep-1827482206) Join our discord server! [https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy](https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy) * Watch us live at [https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio](https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio) * Follow Cody on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer](https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer) * Follow Larry on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies](https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies) * Follow Luke on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW](https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW) * Follow the podcast on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio](https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio) -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

The guys are back from digesting all of their delicious Thanksgiving food and they are ready to make you thankful for this week's biggest gaming news stories. Luke, Larry, and Cody gather together to discuss Xbox Scarlett exclusives, Valve's Acquisition of Campo Santo, and the PC release of Halo MCC. Cody's Topic: In the Valley of Gods Shelved Indefinitely Following the reveal of their title In the Valley of Gods, former Firewatch developer Campo Santo was acquired by Valve. Since then former Campo Santo employees have moved to other Valve projects as a part of Valve's "work on the project you want" policy. As a result, In the Valley of Gods has been indefinitely shelved. The guys explore whether or not this policy is healthy for coherent and consistent development and reflect on whether or not the decision to sell to Valve was the right one for Campo Santo. Article used in this segment: https://www.polygon.com/2019/12/3/20994257/valve-in-the-valley-of-gods-campo-santo-half-life-alyx  Luke's Topic: Halo MCC is Killing it on Steam Halo: The Master Chief Collection released on Steam this week, and has completely dominated the charts. Your hosts discuss the unique nature of Halo as a franchise and what makes the older games hold up so well. They also explore what concepts from the old iterations should be carried over into Halo Infinite. Article used in this segment: https://www.pcgamer.com/halo-the-master-chief-collection-hits-the-top-of-the-charts-on-steam/ Larry's Topic: Microsoft is Planning Tons of Scarlett Exclusives In an interview with Games Radar, Head of Xbox Studios Matt Booty discussed the future of exclusives on Xbox Scarlett and talked about how he wants to see an Xbox Games Studio title released every 3-6 months. The guys discuss whether or not it was volume or quality that created the issue for the Xbox One, and what they hope to see come out of the newly acquired Xbox Studios. Article used in this segment: https://www.gamesradar.com/xbox-game-studios-matt-booty-interview-project-scarlett/ Weird News of the Week The Vatican decided to open a Minecraft server, and it went about as well as one might expect. Article used in this segment: https://www.pcgamer.com/the-vatican-has-its-own-minecraft-server/ Hang Out with Us Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stillinflux Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lukepva Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio

It is a new week, which means it is a new episode of PvA Radio. This week, Luke, Larry, and Cody talk about a new challenger in the game streaming space, what a video game sequel even is anymore, and if the Game Awards matter. Amazon Enters into the Game Streaming Space - Forbes reported this week that Amazon was hoping to launch their game streaming service around the same time the PS5 and next Xbox will launch. The guys discuss whether or not Amazon will be a true challenger in this space and what lessons the giant company has likely learned from the maligned launch of Google Stadia. Articles used in this segment include: - [https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultass...](https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultass...) What Makes a Sequel - One of the biggest changes over the course of the 8th generation is the ever-evolving definition of a sequel. Now, with games like Overwatch 2 and Path of Exile 2 sset to release, it seems that all definitions of sequel have been tossed out the window. The gang discusses what makes an expansion a sequel and why we do not see more franchises simply exist in perpetuity with expansions. Articles used in this segment include: - [https://www.pcgamer.com/with-overwatc...](https://www.pcgamer.com/with-overwatc...) The Game Awards - This week, The Game Awards revealed their categories and nominees for the 2019 event. Luke, Larry, and Cody discuss better ways to categorize the nominees and whether or not The Game Awards even matter in the grand scheme of the industry. View The Game Award Nominees Here: - [https://thegameawards.com/nominees](https://thegameawards.com/nominees) Join our discord server! [https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy](https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy) * Watch us live at [https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio](https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio) * Follow Cody on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer](https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer) * Follow Larry on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies](https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies) * Follow Luke on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW](https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW) * Follow the podcast on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio](https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio) -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

The squad is back at full strength this week for PvA Radio where we talk about esports, Blizzcon, Overwatch 2, and Google Stadia. Today's topics include: * A Follow-Up on Blizzard's Hong Kong Situation - J Allen Brack opened the Blizzcon 2019 festivities with an "apology" for the way they handled the Blitzchung Hearthstone punishment, but said later in the weekend that they would not be reversing any punishments. Where do the guys currently stand on Blizzard in light of these recent developments? Articles used in this segment include:[https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-president-clarifies-decision-to-ban-hearthstone-player-and-two-casters-over-hong-kong-controversy/](https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-president-clarifies-decision-to-ban-hearthstone-player-and-two-casters-over-hong-kong-controversy/) * Are 3rd Party Esports Tournaments Coming or Going? - A recent 3rd party Fortnite tournament was postponed due to griefers infiltrating the games. The guys discuss the place of 3rd party esports tournaments in the growing world of competitive gaming, how game makers can help support this scene, and what the inherent benefits of a strong unofficial tournament culture are. Articles used in this segment include:[https://www.polygon.com/2019/11/5/20950098/fortnite-vanish-cup-canceled-cheaters](https://www.polygon.com/2019/11/5/20950098/fortnite-vanish-cup-canceled-cheaters) * Is Google Stadia Dead on Arrival - With less than two weeks to go until the launch of Google Stadia, the guys ponder why they haven't heard more about the service leading up to its release. They explore the challenges of launching a service vs hardware, if Google is in the game for the long haul, and whether or not a Google failure will negatively impact the outlook of game streaming at large.* What is Overwatch 2 - At Blizzcon, Blizzard announced the sequel/not sequel to Overwatch, Overwatch 2. The new game will feature extensive PvE missions, new characters, new synergies, and some RPG-esque skill tree building. Luke, Larry, and Cody discuss all of these facets and whether or not they are excited for the new content coming. Articles used in this segment include:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBeWUYvE-iU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBeWUYvE-iU) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZl1yGUetjI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZl1yGUetjI) Plus, the weird news of the week as Cody discusses the cage-fighting darkness of Apex Legends drop ship. You can check out the article here: [https://www.usgamer.net/articles/a-bug-in-apex-legends-has-players-falling-out-of-the-dropship-half-dead](https://www.usgamer.net/articles/a-bug-in-apex-legends-has-players-falling-out-of-the-dropship-half-dead) Join our discord server! [https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy](https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy) * Watch us live at [https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio](https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio)* Follow Cody on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer](https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer)* Follow Larry on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies](https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies)* Follow Luke on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW](https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW)* Follow the podcast on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio](https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio) -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

On this week's episode of PvA Radio, the guys are taking what was a light news week and making the most of it. From Fornite bots, spooky halloween events, and even spookier subscription plans for Fallout 76. Today's Topics include: Cody's Topic: Since Fortnite's second chapter launched a couple weeks ago, players have noticed that there are bots...everywhere. Luke, Larry, and Cody discuss why Epic likely meant to put so many bots in these matches, and what it could mean for both the casual audience and the competitive scene. Articles used in this segment include: - [https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/22/20926888/fortnite-bots-skill-based-matchmaking-epic-games](https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/22/20926888/fortnite-bots-skill-based-matchmaking-epic-games) Larry's Topic: Bethesda announced that a subscription service called Fallout First is coming to Fallout 76. At $100 a year, users will be able to start private worlds, get exclusive loot, and the ability to store infinite crafting materials. But is it really a good value to players? Articles used in this segment: - [https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/23/fallout-76-now-has-a-100-a-year-subscription-service-fallout-1st](https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/23/fallout-76-now-has-a-100-a-year-subscription-service-fallout-1st) Luke's Topic: A UK study shows that 29% of 18-34 year olds like to take their consoles with them on holiday. This got Luke thinking, what are our other strange gaming habits. Articles used in this segment: - [https://www.dualshockers.com/compare-the-market-video-game-holiday-study/](https://www.dualshockers.com/compare-the-market-video-game-holiday-study/) Join our discord server! [https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy](https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy) * Watch us live at [https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio](https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio)* Follow Cody on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer](https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer)* Follow Larry on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies](https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies)* Follow Luke on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW](https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW)* Follow the podcast on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio](https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio) -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

On this week's episode of PvA Radio, the guys tackle a wide range of topics and experience a wide range of emotions, from excitement to disappointment to confusion. This week's topics include: Larry - Blizzard has drawn the ire of fans after suspending Hongkonger Hearthstone Professional Chung "Blitzchung" Ng Wai for one year after he made remarks in support of the Hong Kong protests during a tournament. The guys discuss Blizzard's response and at what point the bottomline should stop mattering for a company to make way for what is right. Articles used in this segment: - [https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/8/209...](https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/8/209...) - [https://kotaku.com/blizzard-suspends-...](https://kotaku.com/blizzard-suspends-...) - [https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/9/209...](https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/9/209...) Luke - This week, Wired released an article interview with Sony's Mark Cerny to talk new details about the - now confirmed - PlayStation 5, including talk about memory, UI, and the new controller. Luke, Larry, and Cody discuss the features at length, and why Sony has decided to trickle out information about their next gen console like this. Articles used in this segment: - [https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive...](https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive...) Cody - A new potential class action lawsuit in Canada claims that Fortnite is as addictive as cocaine and tobaco and claims that Epic should have made parents aware of the game's potential adverse effects on children. With gaming disorder now a recognized condition from WHO, is there potential for this case to go anywhere? Articles used in this segment: - [https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/t...](https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/t...) - [https://www.vg247.com/2019/05/27/worl...](https://www.vg247.com/2019/05/27/worl...) - [https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/...](https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/...) Join our discord server! [https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy](https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy) * Watch us live at [https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio](https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio) * Follow Cody on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer](https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer) * Follow Larry on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies](https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies) * Follow Luke on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW](https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW) * Follow the podcast on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio](https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio)

The boys are back in town, restored to full-strength, stopped by the ammo crate to top off to talk about the biggest gaming news stories of the week, and boy oh boy, we have a packed episode (complete with a bonus topic)! On today's episode of PvA Radio, Cody, Larry, and Luke discuss Sony cross play, Troy Baker's Borderlands 3 absence, Apex Legends Season 3, and the future of Bungie.    Bonus Topic: As an aside in a Wired interview, Sony announced that cross play was now open to all developers who wish to implement the feature. They guys give their brief thoughts on the when, why and how of Sony's announcement and whether or not this is going to change people's perceptions of the console maker.    Articles in this segment include: -  https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/02/sony-ps4-cross-play-open-developers/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFpx5caV6enkIfq5WsV7kUqoJXzDLSJru3yUPFgPkQBet_ExDx687c_WvzNm51RASwgWhlRZv6DAoPmaEHmHGZT_M5Lfwv1w7tuTNls4tpns7eb69oQUthOfwl0Q7Ua8gJw4D2X2wBiNEzLNaDwmOGfSj2PLTyTVvtqPrflCs4fl   Luke's Topic: This week, Bungie launched Destiny 2 Shadowkeep and the free-to-play version of Destiny, Destiny 2 New Light. The guys discuss what the future of Bungie will look like now that they are free from Activision, including speculation on the new IP they hope to launch before 2025.    Articles in this segment include:  - https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/02/destiny-2-taken-offline-for-emergency-maintenance-after-hitting-all-time-concurrent-player-record - https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/02/destiny-2-taken-offline-for-emergency-maintenance-after-hitting-all-time-concurrent-player-record   Cody's Topic: It's been a bizarre week steeped in controversy for Borderlands 3 as voice actor Troy Baker claimed the company didn't allow him to reprise his role as Rhys because they didn't want to use union talent. The accusation resulted in an exchange of statements from SAF-AFTRA and Gearbox. The guy's discuss the state of talent unionization in video games and how we should view Gear Box after this news.    Articles used in this segment include: - https://www.vg247.com/2019/10/01/borderlands-3-troy-baker-rhys-union/ - https://www.vg247.com/2019/10/02/gearbox-sag-aftra-union/   Larry’s Topic: Apex Legends Season 3 launched this week with a new map, new champion, and new weapons. The guys discuss the content made available this week and what it means for the future of Apex Legends.    Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy   - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio   - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer   - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies   - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW   - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio

On this week's episode of PvA Radio, Luke and Larry hold down the fort in Cody's absence to have an in-depth discussion about the week in gaming news, including Sony's State of Play and Microsoft's Inside Xbox.   Larry's Topic: Call of Duty's Special Ops Survival mode will be exclusive to PS4 for the first year of the game's release, meaning that the next Call of Duty will likely be out by the time Xbox and PC players can play the mode. Was this a good move for Activision given the goodwill they've built with cross-play and removing exclusive map windows?    Articles used in this segment: https://kotaku.com/a-modern-warfare-game-option-is-ps4-exclusive-until-oct-1838429056    Luke's First Topic: Sony hosted their latest State of Play this week and showed off some new games, revealed new trailers, and finally unveiled the release date for The Last of Us Part II. However, did they reveal too much about The Last of Us with their latest trailer? The guys also discuss the format of State of Play and how it can be improved.    Articles used in this segment: https://kotaku.com/everything-playstation-announced-in-todays-state-of-pla-1838415976    Luke's Second Topic: Microsoft's Inside Xbox brought news about Xcloud, Games Pass, and not much else. The guys talk about the Sea of Thieves game that is totally not Sea of Thieves, and the messaging behind Project Xcloud.    Articles used in this segment: https://kotaku.com/everything-announced-during-todays-inside-xbox-1838420370   Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy   - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio   - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer   - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies   - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW   - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio

The news lull that haunted the gang last week is now over, and there is much to discuss on this week's episode of PvA Radio. Luke, Larry, and Cody get together to discuss three of those big stories so that you can be entertained and informed as you move through your week. This week's topics include: Cody's Topic: Apple Arcade launches later this week brings dozens of curated mobile games at a low low price of $4.99 a month. The crew discusses what, if any, impact Apple Arcade will have on a mobile gaming market that has been plagued with race-to-the-bottom monetization models and diminishing returns on quality. Who exactly is this service for? Is it something that personally interests them? Articles used in this topic include: * [https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/10/20859218/apple-arcade-price-release-date-games](https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/10/20859218/apple-arcade-price-release-date-games)* [https://www.polygon.com/apple/2019/9/17/20870210/apple-arcade-line-up-full-list-release-date-november-19](https://www.polygon.com/apple/2019/9/17/20870210/apple-arcade-line-up-full-list-release-date-november-19) Larry's Topic: Ben Kusin and Ariel Horn are hoping to launch VENN, a 24/7 network dedicated to all things gaming and esports culture, in an attempt to create the MTV of games. The gang discusses whether or not there is a place for a centralized network like this when so much of entertainment, especially in the game's space, has been decentralized. Then they pitch their own gaming network ideas. Articles used in this topic include: * [https://techcrunch.com/2019/09/17/meet-venn-the-company-hoping-to-build-mtv-for-the-gaming-generation/](https://techcrunch.com/2019/09/17/meet-venn-the-company-hoping-to-build-mtv-for-the-gaming-generation/) Luke's Topic: Changes are coming to E3 2020 that change it from an industry-focused/B2B event to a more consumer-centric event with an emphasis of "queuetainment" Recently, it has seemed like E3 has been slipping into obscurity with publishers like EA and Sony foregoing the festivities. The guys discuss whether or not this change will have the intended impact on the future of the event. Articles used in this topic include: * [https://gamedaily.biz/article/1215/e3-2020-planning-document-proposes-overhaul-with-queuetainment-new-floor-plan-industry-only-day](https://gamedaily.biz/article/1215/e3-2020-planning-document-proposes-overhaul-with-queuetainment-new-floor-plan-industry-only-day)Plus, we play Two Truths and a Gaming Lie with GTA V! Join our discord server! [https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy](https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy) * Watch us live at [https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio](https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio)* Follow Cody on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer](https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer)* Follow Larry on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies](https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies)* Follow Luke on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW](https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW)* Follow the podcast on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio](https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio) -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

On this week's episode of PvA Radio, the guys talk about, not only the the biggest gaming news stories of the week, but one really important one as well. The topics for this week include: Larry's Topic - In a recent interview with Twinfinite, Xbox's Aaron Greenberg spoke about Microsoft's approach to first party titles now that they have acquire more studios, what could be shown at X019, and how Xbox Games Pass plays into their strategy at large. The guys discuss what it means for Xbox to support their "platform" and how Xbox could possibly be looking to bring their games to other ecosystems, even if they aren't interested in bringing them to other consoles directly. Luke's Topic - Earlier this year, Telltale Games was shut down unceremoniously, leaving many developers and employees without jobs. Now, two men who had nothing to do with the original Telltale Games are attempting to revive it. Luke, Larry, and Cody talk about why this move seems slimy and how gaming culture at large fails to recognize that it's people, not companies who make games. Cody's Topic - Earlier this week, developer Nathalie Lawhead published her account of rape by Skyrim composer Jeremy Soule. What followed were countless stories of other women who had been abused and taken advantage of by people of power in the games industry. The guys discuss this #metoo moment and how the industry and we as fans of games can respond in a way that can lead to actual change. Plus, Cody gives his thoughts on Control. Luke reviews Gears Pop. And Larry talks about how PUBG is finally a playable game on Xbox One! Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW

On this week's episode, Luke, Larry, and Cody discuss the three biggest gaming news stories of the week, including the Game Informer Layoffs, the Apex Legends drama, and Gamescom 2019.  Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

On this week's episode of PvA Radio, Luke and Larry hash out what it may mean for the games industry to begin policing itself when it comes to loot boxes. They also discuss some of the recent drama surrounding Twitch and how they may go about reversing the tide (if that's something they are even interested in). Larry's Topic: Forbes recently published an article that referenced a study on how loot boxes impact people with past gambling addictions. Arguing from the standpoint "If you don't start policing yourself, someone else will," the guys chat about whether or not the ESA and industry as a whole are doing enough to police themselves. Do they foresee a future where loot boxes are regulated by the government? They also debate whether or not loot boxes are an inherently bad mechanic. Luke's Topic: Twitch has been through the wringer in terms of controversy over the last several weeks, topped off by their recent decision that led to them inadvertently promoting porn on Ninja's dormant Twitch channel. The guys discuss if this snowball of controversies could potentially lead to Twitch's demise, what steps need to be taken in order to curb the recent windfall, and how competitors like Mixer may benefit from these snafus. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

This week, Luke, Larry, and Cody tackle some of the biggest stories in gaming news including the ESA leak, changes coming to loot boxes and the positive impact of gaming. Check the notes below for details on each topic.  Luke’s Topic: Today, the ESA announced that console makers Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have come together to resolve that they would require publishers who use loot boxes to disclose the drop rates for those boxes some time in 2020. The guys discuss what kind of impact this change may have on gaming economics and whether or not disclosing these details will have a positive or negative impact on the perception of loot boxes.  Cody’s Topic: Over the weekend, it was revealed that the ESA published the contact details of 2000 games media personalities, writers, and content creators. Cody, Larry, and Luke give their reactions to the news, ESA negligence, and the means by which the news was released. Plus, they speculate on what, if any, kind of impact this will have on both the ESA and their annual event, E3.  Larry’s Topic: Gaming and violence once again made the news following the heinous and tragic events that took place in El Paso and Dayton over the weekend. In light of the rampant conversations around gaming’s negative impacts on society (though largely unproven), Larry takes the conversation a different direction to talk about how gaming can positively impact individuals.  Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio

Gaming discussion abounds in this week's episode of PvA Radio as Larry makes his triumphant return after a few weeks of absence. The guys discuss everything from Ninja leaving Twitch to the Fortnite World Cup to Call of Duty's inclusion of White Phosphorous as a kill streak reward in Call of Duty Modern Warfare. Larry's Topic: Ninja announced that he will be leaving Twitch to exclusively stream at Microsoft-owned live-streaming platform Mixer. The guys discuss what kind of impact this will have on both Twitch's viewership and relationship with its current creators? Is Mixer poised for a huge leap forward? Luke's Topic: The Fortnite World Cup took place over the weekend and was a monumental success. But will this one weekend translate to longer-term success and relevance for Fortnite Esports? What does this event's reception, at large, mean for esports in general? Cody's Topic: Call of Duty revealed the return of killstreak rewards in Call of Duty Modern Warfare, including a white phosphorous attack. The guys discuss whether or not this kind of weapon has a place in a game like Call of Duty. The conversation expands out to include an examination of the use of violence in video games, as a whole. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

Today on our 50th episode we are joined by Jerrett Wilson, co-host of Team Chat Podcast, to talk about the most important gaming news stories of the week, from the Nintendo Switch Stick Drift problem to the controversy surrounding Overwatch's new hero, Sigma.  Cody's Topic: The Witcher Netflix Series: Cody, a self-proclaimed lover of the Witcher 3 talks all things Witcher Netflix series. The crew discusses Netflix's strategy in choosing to go with the books instead of the game as the base for their lore, what they thought about the trailer for the show, and if Netflix is the right place for this series to happen.  Jerrett's Topic: Overwatch recently released hero 31, Sigma, onto their public test realm. The guys discuss the character's design, the controversy surrounding his barefeet, and his place in the meta.  Luke's Topic: The most recent corporate snafu with Nintendo's Switch stick drift issue, has made a common problem in the gaming world rear its ugly head yet again, corporate apologism. Luke, Cody, and Jerrett discuss why this seems to be such an issue in gaming in particular and what companies and we as gaming fans can do to combat it.  You can find Jerrett Wilson on twitter here: https://twitter.com/jtwilson  Follow Team Chat Podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TeamChatPodcast Find new episodes of Team Chat Podcast every Tuesday on podcast services everywhere or at https://teamchatpodcast.com.  Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio

This week, Luke is joined by editor-in-chief of Popped Off, Andrew Nimsgern to talk about the biggest gaming news stories of the week. Luke's Topic: Gamestop's model of buying and selling new games and gaming collectibles has been on the steady decline over the last few years, while they have attempted to change course several times. This week, they announced that they would be trialing some new store concepts including providing a place for people to participate in amateur esports tournaments and some retro-only stores. Luke and Andrew, both former employees of Gamestop, discuss whether this new approach could be the correct new direction for the store. Andrew's Topic: Ubisoft announced that they would be partnering with HitRecord to host a contest where fans of the Watch Dogs series could submit songs to be included in the game. Luke and Andrew have a...spirited (?)... discussion about whether or not contests like this take advantage of the fanbase. You can find Project Esports on podcast services everywhere or follow them on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/popped_off. Look for new content from their team over on www.poppedoff.com You can follow Andrew on Twitter at twitter.com/andrewnimsgern Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio -

It's always a good week when there is a new hardware announcement, at least in Luke's opinion. And this week brought us the announcement of the Nintendo Switch Lite, a $199 handheld only version of the Nintendo Switch that lacks removable JoyCons and dockability, but gains a smaller form factor and longer battery life. The guys discuss this and more on this week's episode of PvA Radio.    11:48 - Larry's Topic: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 - New gameplay from Game Informer and Nintendo showcase characters, abilities and more for upcoming Switch exclusive Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3. The guys discuss how this game will fair in light of the most recent Marvel film releases but in the shadow of Crystal Dynamic's Avengers game. They also discuss the state of couch co-op at large.    25:42 - Cody's Topic: The Nintendo Switch Lite - A few hours before the show, Nintendo revealed their handheld-only version of the wildly popular Nintendo Switch Console, the Nintendo Switch Lite. How does this announcement impact Nintendo's strategy at large? Now that Nintendo has merged handheld and home console gaming, can the two ever be separated?   1:07:14 - Luke's Topic: Sean Murray on How Silence Saved No Man's Sky - Sean Murray recently gave an interview about the months following the release of No Man's Sky. He mentioned that while it was difficult, staying silent with the community and press helped them to focus on making the game better. He said that Bethesda, Microsoft and EA could benefit from this approach. The guys discuss whether or not Sean Murray's advice is sound.    Then, the triumphant return of 2 Truths and a Gaming Lie: Gaming Edition - The Game: The Musical!    - Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy  - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio  - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer  - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies  - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW  - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio

This week, we are talking toxicity on multiple fronts. First, Luke and Cody break down the Dr. Disrespect debacle. From his statement regarding the E3 bathroom event to the toxicity that he showed towards Kotaku staff members. What responsibility does Twitch have to respond when their most popular creators step out of line? What does it say about their platform that some of the most prominent personalities are among the most toxic? Then, Cody breaks down the situation with Mordhau's toxic community and why it seems the creators have no real interest in dealing with the issues. What practical steps could the studio take to curb racism, misogyny, and homophobia in their community? If you would like to donate, visit www.playervsall.com/give Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy  Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio  Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer  Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies  Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW  Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio 

It is a very very special episode of PvA Radio this week as the guys try to raise money for Able Gamers. This episode took place during a 24-hour live stream where we raised over $1.2k! This week, we talk about how EA is handling marketing in the lead up to Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, the hilarious article from the WP opinion section about Fortnite, and how game subscription services are going to impact the future of gaming. If you would like to donate, visit www.playervsall.com/give- ​Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

E3 2019 has now come and gone, and the guys have much to say about what was revealed. In this super, mega, ultra sized E3 round up, Andrew Nimsgern from poppedoff.com joins Cody, Larry, and Luke to grade each conference, react to game reveals, and hand out the 2019 reward. You can find Project Esports on podcast services everywhere or follow them on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/popped_off. Look for new content from their team over on poppedoff.com You can follow Andrew on Twitter at twitter.com/andrewnimsgern You can follow Dylan on Twitter at twitter.com/beal4real ​ Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

We are joined by very special guests Andrew Nimsgern and Dylan Beal from Popped Off and Project Esports for our official E3 2019 Predictions episode! It's the most wonderful time of the year and the guys are getting hype for what we could see from companies over the next week. The rules are simple: - Each co-host brought 5 predictions for E3 2019 - Predictions were not allowed to be fully-based off of rumors that have come out before the show. - Partial points will be awarded for partially correct answers unless the only correct portion of the prediction was based off of a rumor. With the rules out of the way, we hit on all of the companies who will have an E3 stage presence including EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Nintendo. You can find Project Esports on podcast services everywhere or follow them on Twitch at twitch.tv/popped_off. Look for new content from their team over on poppedoff.com Y ou can follow Andrew on Twitter at twitter.com/andrewnimsgern You can follow Dylan on Twitter at twitter.com/beal4real ​ Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

It's definitely E3 season, and the news is dropping left and right. The guys have you covered with some of the biggest gaming news stories of this week. 13:29 - Twitch's Artifact category turned into a meme which turned into a cesspool of filth. What can Twitch do to keep something like this from happening again? 32:26 - We have more details about Death Stranding, and it's getting about as clear as mud. What is this game? 52:18 - Apex Legends started out with a bang, but they haven't been able to maintain the momentum they received from their launch. Can a game like this exist without massive ammounts of crunch? 1:04:06 - Two Truths and a Gaming Lie: Metal Gear Solid V - ​Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio  - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio 

You know those week's that are so jam-packed with news that you don't know which story will be the title of your episode? That's this week. So much happening in the gaming news world, and the three best guys to tackle that news were kind enough to hop on stream to discuss. Luke, Larry, and Cody talk about the shake up of Call of Duty studios, Epic Games sale debacle. and Microsoft/Sony partnership. - ​Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio 

On this week's episode of PvA Radio, the sirens are sounding as we come to the realization that we have less than a month until E3. And in true PvA fashion, when the panic button is hit, a fat episode is required. This jam-packed episode of the show features the gang's E3 pre-rankings. We talk about which companies will come out of the event on top and which ones will leave much to be desired. Plus, we discuss data collection in video games and what the success of Detective Pikachu means for video game movies moving forward. Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy  Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio  Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer  Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies  Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW  Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio Check out Episode 1 of Press Go Live where Luke interviews variety RPG streamer Bag O' Trix here! Make sure to subscribe for new episodes every other week. 

On this week's Episode, Luke and Larry talk about the Riot employees walkout, Randy Pitchford, the state of single player games, and the new legislation proposed against lootboxes. -18:45 - Riot Walkout-20:31 - Randy Pitchford-42:25 - Remedy talks about Single Player Games-57:40 - Illegal Loot Boxes - ​Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio - Have a question you want us to answer? Send it into https://www.playervsall.com/pvaq

On this week's episode, we talk a lot about Epic. An epic Epic talk, if you will. We start by talking about reports of crunch and bad working conditions at the Fortnite creator and also Epic's ultimatum to steam. We finish the show by talking about Days Gone reviews and how consumers should manage their expectations. - ​Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio - Have a question you want us to answer? Send it into https://www.playervsall.com/pvaq -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

If last week was the Mt. Everest of gaming news, this week was a rolling hill in the plains of Iowa. Not a lot happened in the past week, but the guys still found a few things to discuss, like Halo Battle Royale and God of War. Check out the time stamps below: 15:41 - Halo Battle Royale: Rumors, reports, and speculation have said that 343i is working on a battle royale mode to include in Halo Infinite. Those rumors have been disputed with varying degrees of vigor, but the question still remains...Does Halo Infinite need a battle royale mode? 44:03 - What are our spoiler policies? Between Game of Thrones, End Game, and Star Wars coming later this year, the conversation around spoilers has never been hotter. The guys lay all the cards on the table and establish their Statutes of Limitations on spoilers for different mediums. 1:03:55 - God of War and the making of Cinematic Moments: Gamespot recently published their new Audio Logs series that features Cory Barlog talking about the development of God of War. The guys use it as a springboard to talk about cinematic moments in games and just how close we come to never seeing them. 1:24:28 - Two Truths and a Gaming Lie - ​Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio - Have a question you want us to answer? Send it into https://www.playervsall.com/pvaq

A couple days late, but it ain't no thang! In fact, it worked in the guy's favor as a lot of news broke. Now, they can talk about it all! We got our first glimpse into what the next generation of consoles may look like, what the next Star Wars game will look like, and what it is like to be a game developer. 15:30 - Cody's Topic: Mark Cerny has revealed the first details of the PS5, complete with tech talk and buzz words, but what does it all mean! 36:44 - Luke's Topic: The next EA Star Wars Game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, will be single player only and have no microtransactions. Is this a turning point for the relationship between EA and Disney? 59:13 - Larry's Topic: Netflix's documentary, Playing Hard, chronicles the development of Ubisoft game, For Honor. The guys talk about what they learned about game development from this infimate look at the process. - ​Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy - Watch us live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio - Follow Cody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer - Follow Larry on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies - Follow Luke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW - Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio - Have a question you want us to answer? Send it into https://www.playervsall.com/pvaq   

On this week's episode, the guys drop the hot hot knowledge on all of the latest in gaming news including the Borderlands review bombing, the new Assassin's Creed tease in the Division 2, and GameStop's foray into the esports world. 3:30 - What have you been playing? 12:36 - Follow-Up: Sony digital codes at retail 15:14 - Borderlands Review Bombing 39:45 - Ubisoft Teases the nest Assassin's Creed and it's got Vikings. 57:12 - GameStop pivoting to esports 1:10:06 - Luke Fails --   Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

On this week's episode, Luke, Larry, and Cody take a look at the biggest stories in gaming news. They discuss whether or not Sekiro needs an easy mode, if the Apex Legends Battle Pass is enough to keep players engaged, and if Borderlands 3 has a place in today's gaming world.

This week's episode is back to the usual speed with the biggest gaming news stories of the week front and center. From Apex Legends Leaks to the sustainability of asymmetrical multiplayer, Luke, Larry, and Cody bring context to the news you've been reading this week. 18:37 - Cody's Topic: Apex Legends added jump pads to a specific section of their map in anticipation of Octane releasing the the season pass. Cody asks if this form of revealing and testing content is the best way for battle royales to keep players engaged. What does Apex need to do to keep their player base coming back for more? Fortnite's evolving map approach? Blackout-style character challenges? 38:26 - Luke's Topic: Sledgehammer co-founder Glen Schofield said that he pitched a new IP to Activision, but it was denied. With Activision and Bungie parting ways, it seems that Call of Duty is the only Blockbuster franchise that Activision is actively publishing. Do you think there is a need for Activision to diversify their portfolio. Is Call of Duty enough to sustain them in the long term. If you were the head of Activision are there any specific genres you would be looking to make a splash in? Are there any particular studios that Activision should try to engage in a similar partnership as they did with Bungie? 59:02 - Larry's Topic: Left 4 Dead and Evolve creators are working on new game, Back 4 Blood. What has been you experience with previous Turtle Rock games? What was good, what was bad? What are you looking for in a spiritual sequel to a game people have been wanting for over a decade? How can they improve on a game from (what will be) 2 generations ago and succeed in the midst of such high expectations? Overall, how do you feel about asymmetrical multiplayer? 1:19:01 - Two Truths and a Lie: Gaming Edition Want to get involved? You can submit questions to Player Vs. All Radio at the link below. If you ask a question and the guys select it, you are entered for the chance to win a $20 PSN, Xbox, or Nintendo eShop gift card! So, ask something thoughtful and grab the guys attention! Just ensure you put the email they can reach you at to be eligible.  www.playervsall.com/pvaq Follow the guys on social media Cody Mello-Klein - www.twitter.com/proelectioneer Larry Hunt - www.twitter.com/larhuntszombies Luke Croft - www.twitter.com/tkfromantioch PvA Radio - www.twitter.com/pvaradio -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

This week is a bit more on the serious side than you may be used to from the gang at PvA Radio, but when the topics get tough, the guys want to make sure they bring some clarity around them. This week, Luke, Larry, and Cody discuss EA covering up allegations against a member of their gamer changer program, the tumultuous life of a developer, and Valve's wishy-washiness regarding what is and isn't allowed on their platform.

On this week's episode, the gang talks about what Xbox would've looked like if Halo stopped after 3, whether it's possible to tell a good story in a loot shooter, and how much Fortnite can possibly get away with ripping off from other people

On this week's episode, the guys talk about the viability of EA's recent staggered releases, the announcement of Hololens 2, and whether or not we will actually see new consoles announced at E3. -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio

In this episode, Luke and Larry discuss the impact Apex Legends will have on EA's future and the Battle Royale scene. Plus, they give their 2019 Overwatch League preview. 

This week we talk about Xbox Live coming to a bevy of services, give our initial reactions to Apex Legends, and talk about simulators.

This week, the guys chat about Metroid Prime's delay, the Anthem "demo", and how gaming communities have evolved over time.

This week, Larry, Luke, and Cody talk about EA's cancellation of EA Vancouver's Star Wars game, the Assassin's Creed DLC controversy, and some positive stories about Fallout 76

In this episode, the guys talk Bungie's break from Activision, a new console on the horizon, and Epic Game Store's latest grab. 

New year who dis? The guys get back together and kick off 2019 with a jam-packed show to talk competitive Overwatch, catch up with our old friend Fallout 76, and get their predictions on the books for the PS5 and the Xbox One...2??

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Luke and Larry wrap up 2018 with a couple in-depth discussions that don't contain the words "game of the year".  Larry's Topic: Fortnite has recently come under fire due to its inclusion of popular dances without giving full credit to the creators. Luke and Larry use the controversy to propel themselves into a full-blown conversation about the way Fortnite has impacted the way society views gamers.  Luke's Topic: Violence has always been a part of video games, but do we ever question the morality of the decisions we make in a game? The gang discusses moments in games where their morality was put to the test and a game made them consider their decision to use violence.  Want to get involved? You can submit questions to Player Vs. All Radio at the link below. If you ask a question and the guys select it, you are entered for the chance to win a $20 PSN, Xbox, or Nintendo eShop gift card! So, ask something thoughtful and grab the guys attention! Just ensure you put the email they can reach you at to be eligible.  www.playervsall.com/pvaq Follow the guys on social media Cody Mello-Klein - www.twitter.com/proelectioneer Larry Hunt - www.twitter.com/larhuntszombies Luke Croft - www.twitter.com/tkfromantioch PvA Radio - www.twitter.com/pvaradio