Thanks for the Knowledge with John Warren

In the final episode (for now) of Thanks for the Knowledge, John takes you through the week's biggest news, including some acquisitions, the bizarre continued rollout of Halo Infinite features, major Twitch creators leaving the platform, and more! We'll also get you ready for the week ahead and talk shop about where you'll be able to get your news discussion fix going forward! Until next time, you're welcome! 32:00 to skip ahead Links: Tencent and Sony invest in From Software NetEase acquires Quantic Dream Sony acquires Savage Game Studios Facebook to drop their game streaming app Pokimane is backing off from Twitch Halo Infinite is ditching local co-op Bungie is considering dropping Power Bomb Rush Cyberfunk delayed till 2023 Wild Arms & Shadow Hearts getting spiritual successors New Cyberpunk 2077 info coming soon What could be announced in a September Nintendo Direct? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John decided to take the entire massive Warner Bros Discover merger and all of its fallout and lay it on the table for Mike Williams to explain and dissect. It's a great conversation. You'll learn a lot. Also, we'll catch you up with what you missed at Gamescom Opening Night and the global price increases hitting PlayStation 5. Más Fanbyte: Follow John and Paul on Twitter! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John's back and he's talking to friend of the site Niki Grayson all about Embracer's latest round of acquisitions and when they expect their messy Smash Bros. clone to drop. Plus, get a look at the week ahead. Más Fanbyte: Follow John and Paul on Twitter! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With John still on the International Space Station, Senior Podcast Producer Jordan Mallory helms the ship to interview News Editor Imran Khan and "Yamuthafuckin Boy" Michael Higham about their on-the-ground experience at EVO 2022, including their hands-on time with Street Fighter 6, the latest in Bud Light technology, what EVO has to offer beyond the tournaments, and a lot more. Further reading: Sony Asks If EVO Guests Want PlayStation NFTs, Doesn't Let Them Say ‘No' Guilty Gear Strive Season 2 Roadmap Outlines Crossplay Beta, PS5 Fixes Dragon Ball FighterZ Rollback Netcode For PS5, Xbox Revealed at EVO SNK Hits Up EVO 2022 With Fatal Fury Reveal, KOF XV DLC Plans Man Downloads Fighting Game After EVO, Once Again Convinced ‘I Can Do That' EVO 2022's Most Compelling Narrative Was iDom's Street Fighter Insurgency Overwatch is Trash: Some Wisdom from Guilty Gear EVO Champ UMISHO Evolution 2022 Was Not Guaranteed to Succeed After Years on the Sidelines More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good.) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, filling in for John is our Weekend News Writer Andrea Shearon to break down all of the week's biggest headlines. Joining Andrea is our very own Senior Managing Editor Nerium Strom to discuss the Arcane docuseries, Subway Surfers becoming the world's most popular speedrun game, a Judge ordering TextNow to name users who threatened Bungie employees and tons more. Plus, get some endearing and embarrassing childhood Pokemon stories as a treat. Additional Reading: Arcane: Bridging the Rift Docuseries Unveils League of Legends Secrets Sorry, Minecraft: Subway Surfers is the World's Most Popular Speedrun Judge Orders TextNow to Name Users Who Threatened Bungie Employees in June The Stories of Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim Are Not Canon FFXIV DDoS Attack Hits North American Servers, Square Enix Confirms FFXIV Voice Actor is on Cameo, Tells Milord to Hit That Bong Bungie is Keeping Quiet About Destiny 2 Season 18 Ash's Original Voice Actor Returns to Pokemon for Deep Dive Audiobook Pokemon Presents: Fidough, The Legendaries Are Bikes Artist Claims Call of Duty Plagiarized Its Upcoming Loyal Samoyed Skin Más Fanbyte: Follow Andrea and Paul on Twitter! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, as John sails the open seas, guest host Imran Khan is joined by illustrious IGN reporter Rebekah Valentine to discuss her takeaways from Comic Con, what that whole secret Nier church thing was all about, Annapurna Interactive's recent showcase, her favorite games of the year so far and so much more. Más Fanbyte: Follow Imran and Paul on Twitter! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John sat down with merritt k who recently returned from the deserts of Las Vegas where she played the current build of the Saints Row reboot. What'd she think? You'll have to find out in the episode, silly. Also, we'll catch you up with some of the week's biggest stories, like NFT Worlds making Minecraft 2, The Last of Us' leaking problem, and LeBron's big MultiVersus debut. Please consider supporting Colette Arrand on Patreon! Additional Reading: The Last of Us Part I reveals accessibility details Persona 5 Royal not eligible for free PS5 upgrade Bruce Straley is starting a new studios after leaving Naughty Dog in 2017 Xbox getting Discord integration Toy Story almost didn't appear in Kingdom Hearts Nintendo sets 3DS and Wii U eShop shutdown dates Into the Breach free for Netflix users on mobile Mojang bans NFTs from Minecraft NFT Worlds is going to make Minecraft 2, lmao LeBron is coming to MultiVersus Más Fanbyte: Follow John and Paul on Twitter! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John chatted with fellow Skate-heads Paul Tamayo and Niki Grayson about the recent announcements surrounding the vaunted EA series. As always, we'll also catch you up with the biggest headlines of the week, like the wild stuff John Riccitiello said about devs, BioWare making old DLC free, and Kirby's new Fall Guys-like. Additional Reading: John Riccitiello says devs who don't bake monetization into their games early are “fucking idiots” (really) Skate is going free to play PlayStation Stars program is NOT about NFTs Can Nintendo really be trusted with their own animation studio? Bungie might be working on a new game in the Destiny franchise BioWare disables their old digital currency & makes some DLC free in the process Bayonetta 3 has a release date and a nudity toggle Heardle purchased by Spotify Nordisk buys Supermassive Games Kirby's Dream Buffet is the Fall Guys-like I didn't know I needed Más Fanbyte: Follow John and Paul on Twitter! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John shouldn't even be here. He was supposed to be at a management retreat but got sick instead, so he decided to put together a quick episode talking about the week's biggest news, including God of War: Ragnarok getting a release date, the return of E3, and details from this week's PlayStation indies showcase. Additional Reading: God of War Ragnarok gets a release date Forspoken is still kind of confusing and got delayed into 2023 Ubisoft blew the lid of Skull and Bones and gave it a release date Details from this week's PlayStation indies showcase Pokemon Puzzle League coming to Nintendo Switch Online E3 is back and being managed by PAX organizers Más Fanbyte: Follow John and Paul on Twitter! Listen to Fanbyte's movie review podcast: You Love to See It! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John managed to snag 45 minutes with Jeff Gerstmann fresh off his move to the independent media circuit! Join them as they discuss the state of games media, the best games so far of 2022, explaining Overwatch 2 in under a minute, and AEW's ascent. John will also catch you up with the week's biggest news including the new Nintendo Direct! Additional Reading: Nintendo Direct Mini Skate 4 gets an pre pre pre alpha trailer Blizzard to buy Proletariat to work on World of Warcraft Bungie & NetEase working on mobile FPS Nintendo Switch adds four new Sega games Más Fanbyte: Follow John and Paul on Twitter! Listen to Fanbyte's movie review podcast: You Love to See It! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's getting hotter and just generally worse in the country right now, but at least we can talk about video games for a few minutes. John sat down with Imran Khan and Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb to chat about Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Final Fantasy XVI, and this Winter's potentially quiet release schedule. You should find and donate to your local abortion fund. Additional Reading: This page will help you donate to 92 abortion funds at once Xenoblade Chronicles 3 details Final Fantasy XVI will feature giant monster battles Final Fantasy XVI will be open-zone, not open-world Michael Jackson apparently did do Sonic 3's music after all Sony studios come out in support of abortion rights and access Más Fanbyte: Follow John and Paul on Twitter! Listen to Fanbyte's movie review podcast: You Love to See It! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hot Game Summer 2022 rolls on with major news about Final Fantasy VII Remake, Dragon's Dogma, Starfield, and more! John also sits down with Kenneth Shepard and Mike Williams to discuss the wealth of new information regarding Overwatch 2 and its release. Additional Reading: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the sequel to Remake Crisis Core is getting a remaster this year Dragon's Dogma 2 announced against all odds Everything you missed from Microsoft & Bethesda's Showcase Everything you missed from Capcom's Showcase TMNT: Shredder's Revenge not getting DLC…yet Hideo Kojima will collaborate with Xbox on a major project Persona 3, 4, and 5 definitive versions will also come out on PlayStation & PC Gran Turismo movie based on a true story Activision Blizzard clears itself of wrongdoing lmao Vince McMahon to step away from CEO role during misconduct investigation Vince McMahon losing the reins of WWE no longer feels impossible Más Fanbyte: Follow John and Paul on Twitter! Listen to the Great British British Off 2022! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're in the thick of Hot Game Summer 2022 and John sat down with Diego Argüello and Paul Tamayo to talk about the games we're most excited about that we saw from this week's showcases. John will also catch you up on the latest news and the extensive list of games coming out this coming week. Additional Reading: Everything you missed from Geoff's Summer Game Fest 2022 Cozy Grove 2 announced Everything you missed from Day of the Devs 2022 Everything you missed from Netflix Geeked 2022 Everything you missed from Devolver's Digital 2022 Summer Showcase Fallout 76's troubled development The wild story behind Nintendo's 1-2 Switch sequel Más Fanbyte: Follow John and Paul on Twitter! Listen to 99 Potions! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John called up on the expertise of featured contributor Fūnk-é Joseph and IGN's award-winning Reb Valentine to dive into all of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet details we learned this week. We also catch you up with all the big game announcements that came out of Sony's banger State of Play and much more! Additional Reading: Everything you missed from Sony's State of Play Sonic Frontiers gameplay is…interesting! DC Films is going to be a huge part of Warner Discovery Our Flag Means Death gets second season Apex Legends says trans lives matter in the face of EA's policy of silence Will Arnett to voice Sweet Tooth in upcoming Twisted Metal series Morbius is back in theaters thanks to you chuckleheads Madden 23 getting three covers honoring the franchise's late namesake The AYN Loki looks like a possible alternative to Steam Deck Ys Net making a buckwild Space Harrier spiritual successor Pokemon Scarlet and Violet details galore Más Fanbyte: Follow John and Paul on Twitter! Listen to Friends Reunion! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com akHFuPf3f78KjPMIe1qr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John chatted with Steven Strom and The Verge's Ash Parrish about cool games in our backlogs, No Man's Sky's latest expedition, and why a total Halo newbie should most definitely watch the TV show. Also, we catch you up with the latest news, including Raven Software's historic unionization vote, The Sims 4 adding pronouns, and The Summer of Morbius. Additional Reading: Raven Software's QA team votes to unionize Certain Affinity relocating workers affected by restricted rights The Sims 4 adds oft-requested pronouns to game Metal Gear Rising Revengeance sees meme-fueled surge Morbius finds remarkable popularity on Twitch Neill Blomkamp may direct a Gran Turismo film Temtem leaving Early Access in September PAX not changing safety protocols in wake of enforcer death from Covid Capcom says there's little hope of Darkstalkers resurrection Más Fanbyte: Follow John and Paul on Twitter! Listen to You Love to See It! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John hosts a roundtable discussion with featured contributor Fūnk-é Joseph & podcast producer Paul Tamayo about the Playdate! We think it harkens back to a better era of handheld gaming, but you should listen to hear why. John also catches you up with the biggest news of the week, including Death Stranding's sequel, Final Fantasy VII news, and more! Additional Reading: Norman Reedus Casually Confirms Death Stranding 2 The PlayStation Plus Relaunch Gets a Lineup and Date Genshin Impact Will Finally Update to 2.7 At the End of May Babylon's Fall Developers Adjusting Graphics Based on Feedback Final Fantasy VII-Related News Likely Coming Next Month Bungie Stands by Pro-Choice Statement Amidst Reported Sony “Muzzle" There are More Copies of Grand Theft Auto V Sold than the Current Population of Russia Stardew Valley Has Sold Over 20 Million Copies Fall Guys Goes Free-to-Play, Coming to Xbox and Switch 'Stranger Things' Season 4 Episode Length Revealed - Netflix Tudum Más Fanbyte: Follow John, Fūnk-é, and Paul on Twitter! Listen to Friends Reunion! Join our TFTK channel on Discord Please show us some support by reviewing us on Apple!  Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John taps news editor Imran Khan to fill us in on some big game delays, EA's early 2023, and EA's messy divorce from FIFA. We'll also tell you about a bonkers diversity tool Activision-Blizzard is using as well as the game you should be playing to get your new Vampire Survivors fix. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (Like this show and want more like it? Check out our other podcasts!) Talk to us on Discord (Join our after show discussions in the Discord.) Rate and review our show (If you're listening on an iPhone, hook us up with a rating and a review if you like the work that we do!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John enlists the help of Axios games reporter Stephen Totilo to fill in important gaps in the week's top stories, including a new lawsuit filed against Activision-Blizzard, Square-Enix dumping some Western studios to Embracer, and Reggie Fils-Aime's book tour. We also get you ready for the upcoming week's game releases including some Xbox Game Pass you won't want to miss. Check out the Axios weekly newsletter here! Listen to John's other shows 99 Potions and Friends Reunion. Additional Reading: New York City sues Activision, targeting CEO Bobby Kotick Square Enix Sells Good Studios to Focus on Blockchain, AI, and the Cloud Outriders, Square Enix's Answer To Destiny, Didn't Turn A Profit In Its First Year Ubisoft Montreal is Taking Over Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake AEW Fight Forever Coming to PC With Little Else Known Bungie Unequivocally Comes Out For Not Losing Abortion Rights Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (Like this show and want more like it? Check out our other podcasts!) Talk to us on Discord (Join our after show discussions in the Discord.) Rate and review our show (If you're listening on an iPhone, hook us up with a rating and a review if you like the work that we do!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John sits down with Overwatch superfan/apologist Kenneth Shepard to talk about the ongoing Overwatch 2 PvP beta and where the once-celebrated franchise goes from here. We also run down the biggest headlines of the week, including Acti-Blizz shareholders saying yes to big golden parachutes, Yuji Naka's online honesty about Balan Wonderworld, and Reggie Fils-Aime's blockchain dreams. Additional reading: Activision Shareholders Approve Xbox Deal, But Wall Street Has Doubts "Activision Blizzard shareholders may have voted for the company's sale to Microsoft and a golden parachute plan designed to keep execs through the deal, but they were far less in favor of the latter" - Stephen Totilo Activision Blizzard again accused of threatening employees for speaking out - The Verge Netflix lays off 'Tudum' writers following disastrous Q1 earnings Yuji Naka and Square Enix Both Disagree Whose Fault Balan Wonderworld Was Former Nintendo Icon Reggie Wishes He Could Sell His Animal Crossing Island On Blockchain Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We've got more amazing shows that you might like too!) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our awesome community.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John chats with Mike Williams about the streaming landscape, including Netflix's turbulent week, Warner Bros. Discovery, the CNN+ debacle, and more. We'll also get you caught up with major news stories including a wild one about Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg interfering with a planned exposé regarding Bobby Kotick and a restraining order from an ex-girlfriend. Additional Reading: Report: Meta Executive Meddled to Block Daily Mail Stories About Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Activision Blizzard Announces Board Developments: Lulu Cheng Meservey Elected and Kerry Carr Nominated for Election Labor Complaint Alleges Nintendo Interfered With Workers Attempts to Organize The Nintendo of America Contractors Who Feel Like Second Class Workers A New Tales From the Borderlands Game Has Been Announced Amy Hennig is Getting a Second Chance at a Star Wars Game, and Good For Her Nintendo Casually Moves Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Up Two Months Assassin's Creed Video Game Publisher Ubisoft (UBI) Draws Buyout Interest - Bloomberg Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We've got more amazing shows that you might like too!) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our awesome community.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John is joined by Brand Editor of Fanbyte, Niki Grayson, to answer the burning question: is Overwatch 2 the most cursed game of all time? From there, we dive into the explosive news that Gavin Newsom's office apparently interfered with the case against Activision-Blizzard. We'll also, of course, dig into games coming out this week! Additional Reading: Lawyer Alleges California Governor Meddled in Activision-Blizzard Case in Resignation Fine, I Will Patiently Wait Until 2023 For Cyberpunk 2077's Expansion Pokemon Go Dev's Peridot Channels Virtual Pet Games Like Tamagotchi How One Advance Wars Fan Accidentally Played the Remake Early Everyone Remain Calm, Kojima Productions Hasn't Been Acquired by Sony Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We've got more amazing shows that you might like too!) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our awesome community.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John chats with Fanbyte's News Editor Imran Khan about his time with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, LEGO's new partnership with Epic, Remedy's Max Payne remakes, and more! John also fills out this month's Xbox Game Pass slate, lets you in on some Nintendo e-Shop deals, and updates you on Activision-Blizzard and Riot Games labor issues! Top Stories w/ Imran: 1:24 Other stories: 27:05 Next Week: 38:02 Additional Reading: Activision Blizzard converts all US-based QA workers to full-time, increased pay - Polygon Riot Games Lifts Mask, Vaccination Mandates as Workers Return to LA Office Ubisoft Reportedly Working on New Ghost Recon After Series' Recent Stumbles Return to Monkey Island Brings Back Original Director 30 Years Later https://twitter.com/Renka_schedule/status/1512088111802576898 The Best Nintendo Switch eShop Deals for April 2022 Remedy Remaking Max Payne 1 & 2 in Association with Rockstar Games Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We've got more amazing shows that you might like too!) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our awesome community.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John sits down with Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier to discuss the new PlayStation Plus tiers, Breath of the Wild 2's delay, the death of E3, and more. John also catches you up with news about Funomena's troubles, Final Fantasy XIV live letter, and the home run hitter coming to Xbox Game Pass this week! Additional Reading: All-new PlayStation Plus launches in June with 700+ games and more value than ever Activision-Blizzard Reaches $18 Million Settlement in EEOC Lawsuit Indie Developer Funomena Reportedly Closing After Hostile Workplace Allegations Fast & Furious Crossroads is Being Delisted With Next to No Notice Persona 5 is Leaving PS Plus Collection, But You Should've Been Playing Royal Anyway ICYMI: New Game+ Expo Gave Me an Excuse to Gush About The Last Friend FFXIV Patch 6.1 Will Feature New Faces and Story Surprises, Says Yoshida FFXIV Patch 6.1 Releases April 12, New Trailer Shows Off Wild New Content FFXIV Patch 6.1's Subtitle Was Inspired By Star Wars Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We've got more amazing shows that you might like too!) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our awesome community.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John sits down with Tunic designer, engineer, and artist Andrew Shouldice to chat about the game, its lengthy development, and the rewarding peril of going it alone. We also catch you up with the week's top stories, including the report that PlayStation's new subscription service is about to drop, a new lawsuit filed against Activision-Blizzard, and a fresh start to The Witcher franchise. Tune in to John's Tuesday morning TFTK stream! Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We've got other amazing shows that you might like too!) Follow us on Twitter (Keep up with everything Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our awesome community.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John chats with Fanbyte Wrestling Editor Colette Arrand to discuss the life and legacy of Scott Hall (aka Razor Ramon). Also, four independent studios facing workplace abuse allegations, Elden Ring's massive sales performance, Bethesda's approach to Starfield, and why you won't see Hogwarts Legacy coverage on fanbyte.com. Top Stories - 1:50 Scott Hall's Legacy with Colette Arrand - 17:45 Next Week - 45:55 New Report Spotlights How Toxicity Flourished in Florence, Gone Home, and Wattam Studios Moon Studios Founders Try to Dismiss New Report Illustrating 'Oppressive' Workplace Culture Elden Ring Sales Data Indicates People Across All Platforms Maidenless Elden Ring is Harder and NPCs Talk More Now After a Surprise Patch 1.03 https://www.fanbyte.com/news/ea-play-live-event-canceled-for-2022/ Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Matches Release Date on Switch and PC Bethesda Talks About Starfield Like No RPG Has Come out Since Oblivion Emet-Selch Remains Japan's Favorite FFXIV Character FFXIV: Endwalker Was Almost Split Up Into Two Expansions ICYMI: Everything From Today's Hogwarts Legacy State of Play Microsoft, EA, and Gearbox Add Names to Letter Opposing Texas Anti-Trans Orders Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We've got other amazing shows that you might like too!) Follow us on Twitter (Keep up with everything Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our awesome community.) Twitch Live Streams (Join us live on Twitch!) Rate and review our show (If you like the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Paul's taking the wheel while John's on vacation to give you all of the week's biggest stories PLUS a chat with our very own Michael Higham to have a nice laid back conversation about Gran Turismo 7, one week in. Plus, get a look at the week ahead! Top Stories 1:35 GT7 Chat w/ Michael Higham 7:20 Next Week 51:06 Nintendo Delays Advanced Wars 1+2 Boot Camp Indefinitely Due to ‘Recent World Events' Gotham Knights Gets October Release Date Square-Enix and Luminous Production Delay Forspoken to October FFXIV Account Linking Causes Issues If Your Steam Name is Weird ICYMI: Everything From PlayStation's March 2022 State of Play Eight More Women Come Forward as Part of PlayStation Harassment Lawsuit  Listen to You Love to See It! Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We've got other amazing shows that you might like too!) Follow us on Twitter (Keep up with everything Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our awesome community.) Twitch Live Streams (Join us live on Twitch!) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John chats with Niki Grayson about Pokémon Scarlet & Violet as well as the surprising purchase of Bandcamp by Epic Games. We also tackle everything coming and going from Xbox Game Pass and STALKER 2's indefinite delay. Pokémon News & Epic Buys Bandcamp Chat with Niki Grayson - 1:45 Top Stories - 33:38 Next Week - 39:06 The Link Shell's FFXIV Patch 6.1 Live Letter Updates Roundup Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We've got other amazing shows that you might like too!) Follow us on Twitter (Keep up with everything Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our awesome community.) Twitch Live Streams (Join us live on Twitch!) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John chats with guides editor Dillon Skiffington about his time with Destiny 2 The Witch Queen. Also, the latest on Final Fantasy XIV's next decade, the newest Pokémon Presents, and a PSA about spiders and bugs in Elden Ring. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We've got other amazing shows that you might like too!) Follow us on Twitter (Keep up with everything Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our awesome community.) Twitch Live Streams (Join John on Tuesday mornings for a live companion show to TFTK.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John sat down with merritt k to discuss Nintendo's decision to shut down 3DS and Wii U digital game sales and what it means for game preservation (also advice on buying an emulator handheld wink wink nudge nudge). John also tackles some of the big stories of the week, including the homophobic law that almost prevented Sims 4's latest expansion to be released in the country as well as next gen updates for Cyberpunk 2077. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We've got other amazing shows that you might like too!) Follow us on Twitter (Keep up with everything Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our awesome community.) Twitch Live Streams (Join John on Tuesday mornings for a live companion show to TFTK.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John sat down with Imran Khan to dissect that MASSIVE Nintendo Direct including info on Live A Live, Mario Kart's ambitious DLC plans, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3's reveal. Imran also broke the news this week on some Resident Evil 4 remake details. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We've got other amazing shows that you might like too!) Follow us on Twitter (Keep up with everything Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our awesome community.) Twitch Live Streams (Join John on Tuesday mornings for a live companion show to TFTK.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show!) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John talked to featured contributor Funk-é Joseph about upcoming games Sifu and OlliOlli World. Then, Paul Tamayo stopped by to express his deep gratitude and excitement for Gran Turismo 7 after Sony's State of Play presentation. And of course, John catches you up with all the news of the week, including the blockbuster Sony purchase of Bungie. Top Stories of the Week - 1:55 GT7 State of Play Chat w/ Paul - 11:00 A Look At Next Week - 31:45 Sifu and OlliOlli World Chat w/ Fūnk-é - 39:30 Additional Reading: Sifu is a Sharp, but Uncomfortable Action Movie by Fūnk-é Joseph Gran Turismo 7 Is Designed To Inspire The Next Generation Of Car Enthusiasts Just As It Inspired You by Adam Ismail, Jalopnik Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John sat down with Kenneth Shepard to discuss the first five hours of Pokémon Legends Arceus and how tweaks to the formula might bring new players into the fold. John also gets you up to speed with the latest on Raven Software's unionization effort, Bilzzard's surprising game announcement, Unpacking's shameless mobile clone, and more! Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John sat down with featured contributor Natalie Flores to dissect the most important aspects of the massive Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard. How are the ongoing unionization efforts affected by the news? How does Activision's catalogue merge into the Xbox ecosystem? Is there a better use for eight satellite studios than Call of Duty? We tackle it all. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John talks to Imran Khan about Take-Two's massive purchase of Zynga, the new year of Hitman content, and Troy Baker's hilarious foray into NFTdom. Also, we tackle the latest details on Pokémon Legends: Arceus and delays for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and the Overwatch 2 LEGO sets. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John discusses the death (ahem...the cancelation) of the physical Electronic Entertainment Expo 2022 with guests Mike Williams and Diego Arguello. Also, news about Game Jolt cracking down on adult content, BioWare enabling more remote positions, and the rumored announce date of Jedi Fallen Order 2. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! This week, John hears some bold 2022 predictions and offers some of his own. Everyone's GOTY list is live on fanbyte.com, but what about movies, TV, music? John gives you the best of the rest of 2021. Oh, and news, of course! No one told the games industry to take the week off! Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John looks back at the biggest stories of 2021 in the last episode of Thanks for the Knowledge of the year. NFTs & blockchain were a huge story, but was it the most impactful of the year? Tune in to find out. Also, Hades wins a Hugo and Final Fantasy 7 Remake fans might have a free PS5 upgrade available to them! Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John & Paul make up for last week's lost episode by delivering a certified banger featuring two huge interviews. First, we sat down with Nate Austin, lead developer for one of Fanbyte's favorite games of 2021, Wildermyth (@wildermyth). How did this tight-knit team deal with their success this year? Listen to find out! We also chatted with Myriame Lachapelle (@MllePilgrim) and Jemma Salume (@bisonfisticuffs) from Vodeo Games about forming the first recognized video games union in North America. Enjoy those interviews and much more in this week's episode! 1:40 Top Stories 23:20 Wildermyth's Nate Austin 50:55 Vodeo Workers United 80:55 Next Week Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John discusses the ramifications of PlayStation's new reported Xbox Game Pass competitor, more departures from Blizzard, and Titanfall leaving digital game sales. He also sat down with Linkshell Editor, Michael Higham, to talk all things Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker and where you can find Fanbyte's coverage of the game. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John discusses the Doug Bowser email that turned the heat up on Bobby Kotick's tenure at Activision-Blizzard, Kojima Productions' new media division, and a brand new gender discrimination lawsuit aimed at Sony. Also, he gets you ready for Xbox Game Pass' December additions and answers your burning questions from the Discord. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John dives into the explosive Wall Street Journal report on Bobby Kotick's alleged misconduct and what it means for the company moving forward. He also sat down with Associate Professor of Media Studies at Austin College (not to be confused with Austin University lmao) about how teaching media has changed in the past 15 years. Finally, a check-in with Funk-é Joseph about two of this week's hottest new games. 2:30 Top Stories 24:45 Interview with Associate Professor Brett Boessen 49:10 Next Week 57:30 A Chat with Fūnk-é Joseph Listen to John on The Optional this week! Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John is joined by The Verge senior reporter Adi Robertson for a dive into NFTs.  John also covers the big holiday hardware delays, Battlefield 2042 with Collin MacGregor, and shifting PlayStation buying habits. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John tackles Jen Oneal's departure from Blizzard, the Switch OLED shortage, and Elden Ring's gameplay debut. Mike Williams drops in to tell you why you should check out Rider's Republic. John also pitches you on the next big content pivot from fanbyte.com. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Halloween! This week, John's breaking down all of the week's biggest stories like Sony's State of Play event, Bobby Kotick's pay cut, PlayStation's new PC label and more. Plus, FANBYTE TURNS THREE! Joining John to discuss our very own origin story are the two Fanbyte OG's: Steven Strom and Dillon Skiffington who recall what Fanbyte was *almost* called. Lastly, we'll tell you about everything to keep an eye out in the week ahead. You're welcome.

John covers an unexpectedly busy week in the world of video games, including newly announced release dates for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition and God of War on PC, newly announced delays for Elden Ring, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp and the next-gen console updates for The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, as well as NetEase's acquisition of Grasshopper Manufacture, and a new game from Stardew Valley developer ConcernedApe. More Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Let John know how he's doing!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John asks Niki Grayson all about the Animal Crossing Direct and Nintendo's odd handling of games that feel like they should be live services. Then, we dive into Netflix's breathless defense of bad content, Yakuza: Like a Dragon's sequel, and much more. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally incredible shows. We promise.) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good so like...) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live and yell good things at us.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and telling Paul how much you love his work to make his heart feel good or we keep him in the podcast dungeon forever, never to see the sun again.) Get in touch if you want to advertise with us -- advertising@fanbyte.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices