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A group of Gamers and small time reviewers come together weekly to be a bunch of caffeinated nutcases talking about Gaming, Technology and whatever games we are playing at that time. Main Crew (currently): Resobaso (https://twitter.com/Resobaso), Jennifer (https://twitter.com/lady_sugarcube) and ColdDeath (https://twitter.com/ColdDeath)

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    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 39m AVG DURATION
    • 234 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Caffeinated Banter Cast

    Turn-Based Cynics: Podcast: Store Citizen has gone to far???

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 90:21


    Turn-Based Cynics: Podcast: Talkin about Good Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 68:36


    Turn-Based Cynics: Podcast: Nintendo Bringing The SAUCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 85:24


    Turn-Based Cynics: Podcast: Ubisoft is Changing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 58:42


    Turn-Based Cynics: Podcast: New Games and Dev Studio Shut Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 63:55


    Turn-Based Cynics: Podcast: Reso is hunting Monsters....On Console

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 49:40


    Turn-Based Cynics: Podcast: This Screw Up, Is Limited Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 69:53


    Turn-Based Cynics: Podcast: MMOs And Us (Feat. Nimicry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 75:30


    In this video, We have a sit down with Nimicry about RPGs, things we are passionate about and even some MMO'sWhere You can Find Nimicryhttps://www.twitch.tv/nimicryhttps://x.com/nimicry?lang=enConnect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ

    Turn-Based Cynics: Podcast: From Co-CEO, To No CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 57:39


    From Games, to Failed Live Services, and the Switch 2 Announcement...So much has gone on. Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness: Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ

    Turn-Based Cynics: Podcast : We Eatin Good in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 64:45


    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 82: Fromsoft Hits it BIG!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 80:57


    Steam Game Recording Beta: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/gamerecording Steam releases controller usages stats: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110/view/4142827237888316811 Forza Horizon 4 store delisting announced: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/forza-horizon-4-delisting-player-surge Elden Ring DLC sells 5 million units in 3 days: https://www.gematsu.com/2024/06/elden-ring-expansion-shadow-of-the-erdtree-sales-top-five-million-in-three-days Massive layoffs at Perfect World: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/perfect-world-cuts-staff-in-multi-unit-layoffs-reportedly-suspends-game-projects Ubisoft Toronto lays off 33 employees: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/less-than-a-month-after-joining-work-on-the-sands-of-time-remake-ubisoft-toronto-lays-off-33-employees-to-ensure-it-can-deliver-on-its-ambitious-roadmap/ Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 81: Nintendo Direct Didn't Miss!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 74:44


    "Life By You" cancelled and studio closed: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/life-by-you-has-been-cancelled-by-paradox- interactive/ Some Behind the scenes stuff: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/life-by-you-dev-cancellation "Alone in the Dark" reboot studio closed: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/embracer-is-closing-alone-in-the-dark-studio-pieces-interactive/ Limited Run Games announcement list: https://www.gematsu.com/2024/06/limited-run-games-announces-over-20-new-physical-releases-at-lrg3-2024 SMT 5: Vengeance sells 500k in 3 days: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/shin-megami-tensei-v-vengeance-sales Nintendo Direct blasts with both barrels: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/nintendo-direct-june-2024 Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 80: Big Sales Numbers, and Stupid Dev choices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 74:41


    Lawsuit against Valve by CEO of Parent Zone in the UK: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/valve-faces-a-656-million-lawsuit-in-the-uk-for-overcharging-14-million-pc-gamers/ Ultimate Edition of new Life is Strange title includes 2 weeks Early Access: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fomo-is-alive-and-well-life-is-strange-double-exposure-has-a-2-week-early-access-period-if-you-cough-up-some-dough-for-its-ultimate-edition/ Some titles potentially leaked through third-party access to Epic Games Store database: https://www.gematsu.com/2024/06/newly-launched-third-party-epic-games-store-database-lists-unannounced-games Elden Ring reaches sales milestone: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/elden-ring-sales-25-million Resident Evil Village sales milestone: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/resident-evil-village-sales-10-million Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 79: Summer Games Abundance!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 86:41


    GOG enforcing 200 MB Cloud Saves limit (per game): https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/gog-will-purge-your-cloud-saves-that-hit-over-200mb/ Baldur's Gate 3 getting mods tools in September: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/baldurs-gate-3-mod-tools-september Depending on who you talk to, Rocksteady is either safe or in danger: Bloomberg article: https://archive.ph/XvRjw Closure / layoffs rumour: https://x.com/Vara_Dark/status/1798517450893328563 Currently apparently working on Hogwarts Legacy: Director's Cut The Thing (2002) Remaster maybe teased by Nightdive: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/nightdive-the-thing-remaster-tease Summer Games Fest 2024: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/every-summer-game-fest-2024-announcement Cursed Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hg03X3wfKo Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 78: Limited Run Fails!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 84:43


    Square Enix' new strategy revealed: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enix-will-make-aaa-games-multiplatform-as-part-of-its-aggressive-new-business-plan/ Kingdom Hearts coming to Steam: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/kingdom-hearts-steam Playstation replaces one CEO with... two CEOs: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/playstation-replaces-outgoing-ceo-jim-ryan-with-two-new-bosses-as-co-ceos-hermen-hulst-and-hideaki-nishino/ Nintendo buys port studio Shiver Entertainment: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/nintendo-shiver-entertainment-purchase Games Journalism consolidation by IGN: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ign-entertainment-acquires-eurogamer-gi-vg247-rock-paper-shotgun-and-more Limited Run Games TMNT NES soundtrack vinyl seems... not great: https://x.com/MarshallArtBand/status/1791266305561043285 Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 77: Microsoft Is Shooting itself in the foot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 89:06


    Microsoft announces closures / layoffs https://fxtwitter.com/Wario64/status/1787836099429011460 https://twitter.com/GenePark/status/1788439560847831067 https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/hi-fi-rush-review-bomb Switch successor going to be announced this fiscal year https://twitter.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/switch-2-tech-specs-may-have-been-found-in-customs-and-shipping-data/ Suicide Squad cost WB $200 million in revenue https://insider-gaming.com/suicide-squad-cost-warner-bros-200-million-in-revenue/ Sony backtracks on Helldivers 2 PSN account requirement, keeps Steam region locks https://fxtwitter.com/PirateSoftware/status/1787337449389408544 https://twitter.com/PirateSoftware/status/1788842253626273906 https://vxtwitter.com/Dexerto/status/1787573511931764770 Sega, Konami, Capcom doing well https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/capcom-announces-seventh-consecutive-year-of-record-results/ https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/konami-profits-financials https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/capcom-announces-seventh-consecutive-year-of-record-results/ Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 76: Sony Is Trying to Destroy Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 75:16


    Helldivers 2 PSN Link Fiasco: https://twitter.com/PirateSoftware/status/1786319949520425167 Evo Japan Twitch channels got banned for Community Guideline violations during Day 2: https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2024/apr/28/evo-japan-twitch-streams-banned/ Limited Run Games shipping out 3DO games on CDR: https://twitter.com/ToddsNerdCave/status/1785752236565348761 Kerbal Space Program 2 developer seems to have been shutdown: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/intercept-games-shut-down-kerbal-space-program-2 Square Enix declares $140 million as extraordinary loss: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/square-enix-140m-loss-shakeup Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 75: Some days, This Industry seems hopeless

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 84:16


    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reportedly underperforming: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-is-underperforming-sales-wise-analyst-claims/ Take-Two layoffs and project cancellations: https://www.ign.com/articles/take-two-announces-layoffs-while-canceling-multiple-in-development-projects Paradox / Colossal Order apologize for Cities Skylines 2 situation: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/paradox-apologizes-for-latest-cities-skylines-2-boondoggle-will-give-refunds-for-the-beach-properties-dlc-we-hope-we-can-regain-your-trust-going-forward/ Playdate dev payouts reach over $500k: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playdate-storefront-has-paid-out-544290-to-devs Sea of Thieves passed 40 million players: https://www.seaofthieves.com/news/40-million-players Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 announced: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-leak Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered removes pin-up posters post- release: https://twitter.com/momiji_doa/status/1781329646539178097 Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 74: What The Industry needs is TIPS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 91:43


    Games Revenue Report 2023 Germany https://www.gameswirtschaft.de/wirtschaft/games-umsatz-2023-deutschland-090424/ Google translated to english: https://www-gameswirtschaft-de.translate.goog/wirtschaft/games- umsatz-2023-deutschland-090424/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp Yuji Naka accuses Dragon Quest producer of "lying to court https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/yuji-naka-returns-to-x-by-accusing-dragon-quest-producer-of-lying-in-court/ Trouble at Deck Nine (Life is Strange: True Colors etc.) https://www.ign.com/articles/how-hidden-nazi-symbols-were-the-tip-of-a-toxic-iceberg-at-life-is-strange-developer-deck-nine Mike Ybarra proves to be as out of touch as one would expect... https://twitter.com/Qwik/status/1778269707575119977

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 73: The Rebirth Episode! (Feat: UltraJDude)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 101:57


    Wanna Find more of UltraJDude? https://twitter.com/UltraJDude https://bsky.app/profile/ultrajdude.bsky.social https://sadfolks.com/ Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 72: Make Good Games = Make MONEY???

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 79:47


    A new Hellgate game may be coming https://www.gematsu.com/2024/03/hellgate-redemption-announced-for-console-pc-new-game- in-hellgate-london-franchise-by-original-creator Embracer divests Gearbox Entertainment to Take-Two Interactive https://x.com/Wario64/status/1773197294877212904?s=20 Gearbox hit with Layoffs https://www.vgchartz.com/article/460467/gearbox-hit-with-layoffs-following-acquisition-by-take-two/ Sega laying off 240 staff https://www.vg247.com/sega-lay-off-240-company-of-heroes-developer-relic-go-independent?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed Embracer CEO has a ground-breaking plan: "make better https://www.pcgamer.com/games/as-restructuring-ends-with-the-sale-of-gearbox-embracers- ceo-has-a-new-plan-simply-making-better-products-and-games/? utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com No Man's Sky Updates keep on coming https://www.nomanssky.com/2024/03/no-mans-sky-orbital-update/ Some older "Tales of" games delisted from PSN https://noisypixel.net/tales-of-games-delisted-psn-tales-of-xillia-2-hearts-r/ Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 71: So About Dragons Dogma 2?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 86:05


    G/O Media mandating "50 guides a week" for Kotaku https://twitter.com/Vahn16/status/177088217204146 Dragons Dogma 2: https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1771165625978667262 GDC Devs need a "Scream": https://twitter.com/Vahn16/status/1770882172041466122 Trailer for Amy Henning's Marvel game got released: https://twitter.com/IGN/status/1771477023828976115 Alpha Protocol gets a GOG release: https://www.gog.com/en/news/alpha_protocol_is_back_drmfree_for_modern_pcs_watch_the_documentary_video_on_the_process_of_its_revival Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 70: Sweet Baby Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 74:18


    ColdDeath Dug through the Bullshit to figure out and understand this whole Sweet Baby drama. and He regrets it. Saber Interactive splitting off from Embracer Group https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/saber-interactive-splits-off-from-embracer-group- taking-various-studios-with-them/ Monster Hunter World sales top 25 million https://www.gematsu.com/2024/03/monster-hunter-world-shipments-and-digital-sales-top- 25-million Starbreeze Studios CEO steps down https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/starbreeze-studios-ceo-steps-down?tm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 69: Capcom is UPPING their game!, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth IS SLAYING NUMBERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 78:42


    Capcom raising new graduate salaries https://twitter.com/TechRaptor/status/1765376683430084716 Ghost of Tsushima PC port announced https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1765406479308263515 Warner Brothers delisting Adult Swim games https://vxtwitter.com/Wario64/status/1766101118105338271 EA adding some of their back catalog to Steam https://store.steampowered.com/developer/EA/sale/classic-games-sale Yuzu settles lawsuit, paying a lot of money and ceasing Yuzu and Citra emulators https://twitter.com/OatmealDome/status/1764715696250843321 https://bsky.app/profile/lainwithtea.bsky.social/post/3kmvz7uwygy2d FF 7 Rebirth first sales report https://twitter.com/Genki_JPN/status/1766158736446689280 Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 68: Suicidal Squad Player Count, Partner Direct, and Palworld AMAZING Player Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 71:13


    Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League falls short of expectations https://twitter.com/IGN/status/1761021074085380168 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nNQ6ibAl8o Steam Annual Summary 2023 https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/4145017/view/4031353003322171823 Palworld Sales / Player Count Update https://www.gematsu.com/2024/02/palworld-early-access-tops-15-million-sales-on-steam- 10-million-players-on-xbox Last Epoch Launch a bit rocky https://twitter.com/LastEpoch/status/1761158751912927294 https://store.steampowered.com/app/899770/Last_Epoch/ Nintendo Partner Direct https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-january-2023-recap- find-all-news-and-announcements Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 67: Embracer Is REALLY not helping things.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 76:14


    Disco Elysium dev confirms layoffs / project cancellation https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/disco-elysium-developer-zaum-confirms-game- cancellation-and-layoffs Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Murayama has passed away https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/suikoden-and-eiyuden-chronicle-creator-yoshitaka- murayama-has-passed-away Xbox Update https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/xbox-will-release-four-games-on-other-plaforms-teases- next-generation-hardware Playstation Update https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/sony-drops-full-year-ps5-sales-target-to-21-million- units-expects-shipments-decline https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/ps5-sales-pass-548-milion-units-marvels-spider-man-2- has-sold-10-million-copies No Man's Sky Updates keep on coming https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/no-mans-sky-omega-update Embracer Group layoffs are now around 8% of their workforce https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/embracer-has-laid-off-8-of-its-employees-and-it-isnt- done-yet-despite-record-quarter Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 66: State of Play Was kinda Cool?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 74:55


    Eidos layoffs https://x.com/jasonschreier/status/1752015148213064092?s=20 https://archive.is/C91QT Yakuza Dub https://fxtwitter.com/BeatGh0st/status/1751803885595816109 https://fxtwitter.com/BeatGh0st/status/1751804059739173055 Suicide Squad https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/suicide-squad-early-access-bug State of Play https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/playstation-state-of-play-january-2024-recap-heck-out- all-news-trailers-and-reveals Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 65: Palworld is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 74:36


    Lots of Palworld stuff Big layoffs at Microsoft https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-lays-off-1900-staff-from-its-video-game-workforce "Iconic" hammer from Last of Us 2? https://fxtwitter.com/BoobSliders/status/1751240412000371150 Model comparisons to Pokemon https://twitter.com/covingtown/status/1749462735291859423 https://twitter.com/byofrog/status/1749193341932020097 AI related https://twitter.com/invert_x/status/1748930633970389245/photo/1 7 million sales in 5 days https://twitter.com/gematsu/status/1750046802915594584 Statement by POKEMON COMPANY (effectively "shut up" towards people spamming their inbox) https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1750363801780617274 2 million concurrent players on Steam https://www.reddit.com/r/Palworld/comments/19ehqtp/cracked_2_million_concurrent_ users/ writeup by Nintendo Soup https://nintendosoup.com/palworld-ceo-responds-to-accusations-of-plagiarizing- pokemon-for-their-game/ Big layoffs at Microsoft https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-lays-off-1900-staff-from-its-video-game-workforce "Iconic" hammer from Last of Us 2? https://fxtwitter.com/BoobSliders/status/1751240412000371150 Who Are We? Discord: https://discord.gg/wxAud5xWHX Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 64: New Steam deck and Destiny 2 Destroys itself!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 80:02


    Sky News: https://fxtwitter.com/VGC_News/status/1742869729658720520 Star Citizen: https://www.ign.com/articles/star-citizen-introducing-a-48000-ship-bundle-but-only-for-players-who-have-already-spent-10000 CCP WRECKS Companies: https://www.pcgamer.com/the-ccp-softens-its-stance-on-live-service-games-after-plummeting-stocks-reportedly-removes-official-responsible-for-the-panic/ Korea doesnt tolerate shitty odds:https://twitter.com/citrussalt/status/1742567771047936334 Who Are We? Discord: https://discord.gg/wxAud5xWHX Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 63: Destiny 2, Please, Just STOP

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 62:14


    Colddeath finally follows up on his journey of receiving the Steamdeck OLED and we cover a few interesting if not unsurprising stories in the industry. Because hey, EA hasn't been a topic in like 20 minutes. Cited Sources: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/destiny-2-starter-pack-removed a https://fxtwitter.com/PC_Focus_/status/1729822221093265902 Who Are We? Discord: https://discord.gg/wxAud5xWHX Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 62: Maybe Mobile Game Development is REALLY Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 63:54


    Its a slow week, so decide to look at some documents summing up the mobile game market for the year, and boy its not a great look. Source in this Video: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-83-of-mobile-games-fail-in-the-three-years-after-launch Who Are We? Discord: https://discord.gg/wxAud5xWHX Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 61: Donating to Charity is HAAAARD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 76:44


    Health problems, Life issues, abroad! The Completionist proves just how complicated giving money to charity can REALLY be. Who Are We? Discord: https://discord.gg/wxAud5xWHX Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 60: Destiny 2's Player Base FALLS OFF

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 85:08


    Bungie is getting hit hard by rough times, Destiny 2 is seeing massive fall off of retention, Bungie is dropping 100 employees, and we take all this to also deep dive in to the math of Live Service Games. Who Are We? Discord: https://discord.gg/wxAud5xWHX Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 59: Nintendo acting crazy, and They USED THE WRONG FLAG???

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 86:32


    ntro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @TurnBasedCynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 58: John is Out From Unity, and M$ FInally buys ActiBliz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 66:32


    Its been one hell of a week where everything all kinds of pop off all at the same time. Well, thats certainly something. Who Are We? Discord: https://discord.gg/wxAud5xWHX Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 57: So Many Stories, and An Oldie But Goodie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 84:14


    After two weeks of being go we return to catch up on stories and such, New and announced games, A terrible Switch Port, and Epic Games dumping nearly 20% of their staff. Who Are We? Discord: https://discord.gg/wxAud5xWHX Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 56: UNITY

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 84:28


    Sources: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unitys-self-combustion-engine-this-week-in-business https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/724974578442567758/1152662040255680523/image.png https://www.reddit.com/r/Unity3D/comments/16jxjbt/close_shop_or_go_bankrupt_what_one_small_game/ Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 55: Starfield Isn't Worth THIS DRAMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 91:18


    Digital Foundry / Eurogamer stuff: https://twitter.com/GenePark/status/1698756550221791253 People overreacting to something: https://archive.ph/4yOio Johnathon Blow being an absolutely Toolbag: https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Blow/status/1700664410287804639 Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 54: HOW MUCH PER YEAR?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 84:10


    PS Plus price hike: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/playstation-plus-price-hike-announced-for-12-month-subscription-alongside-september Volition Closes Down: https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1697288775968174478 intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 53: Boy These Clownshoes are COMFY

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 62:04


    Sony Portal: https://twitter.com/Knoebelbroet/status/1694334484999508249 Baldurs Gate 3 is Finally coming to Xbox with a missing feature!: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/baldurs-gate-3-xbox-release-is-happening Bioware...Being Bioware: https://blog.bioware.com/2023/08/23/an-update-on-the-state-of-bioware/ intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 52: These Sales Numbers ARE INSANE!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 83:45


    FemFeq Shuts Down (Finally): https://feministfrequency.com/2023/08/01/shutting-down-feminist-frequency/ Minecraft Nothing Burger Story: https://twitter.com/ShitpostRock/status/1687305982009819136?s=20 Baldur's Gate III 3 LAUNCHES: and there's obviously the absolutely massive launch of BG 3 https://steamdb.info/app/1086940/charts/ intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 51: Not Always For Content (Feat; UltraJDude)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 87:19


    What's a show where we don't get to talk about video games in a personal and sometimes difficult way, we have UltraJDude, Youtube OG, Indie Game Dev, and sometimes Streamer to join the show. Where Was Reso Last Week?: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1879702005 The Never Ending Quest Log:: https://www.youtube.com/ @TNEQL More of Where you find UltraJDude: Sad Folks Interactive: https://twitter.com/SadInteractive https://www.tumblr.com/sadfolksinteractive https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@sadfolksinteractive https://www.pillowfort.social/SadFolksInteractive Studio Anjin: https://studio-anjin.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/studioanjin My junk: https://twitter.com/UltraJDude https://www.twitch.tv/ultrajdude intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 50: Youtube OG's (Feat; MegaGWolf)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 75:35


    This Episode was a BLAST! We have a special guest MegaGWolf on the show to talk about gaming, Content Creation and even Twitch life and all that mess brings with it! Youtube: @MegaGWolf Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/megagwolf Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperGWolf intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 49.5: It's Been Rough Buddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 41:31


    We have missed 3 Episodes of the show in a row and that absolutely blows the show's momentum but despite that. Resobaso, alone without his cohost brings you a mini show to explain what has been happening and why at least on his end this has been happening. intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 49: I REALLY Wish These Stories WOULD DIE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 78:24


    Star Citizen Just Won't Leave Me Alone: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/star-citizen-launches-alien-week-as-crowdfunding-passes-590-million Activision/Blizzard Deal just won't go away: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/ftc-temporary-restraining-order-microsoft-activision-blizzard intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 48: Preorders are DOWN, Gamefest is UP!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 89:19


    Summer Game Fest Annoncements: https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-announced-during-summer-game-fest-2023 I'd say this warrants a segment Xbox Show: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/xbox-games-showcase-2023-find-all-announcements-trailers-reveals-here in case we want to mention something alongside the Game Fest stuff Square Panicking over Preorder Numbers: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-16-pre-orders-bad-square-enix-panic-ff15-ff7-rebirth/ intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 47: Disco Elysium is DEAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 48:22


    Yuji Naka is up for 2 years in Prison: https://www.thegamer.com/sonic-creator-yuji-naka-prison/?newsletter_popup=1 Disco Elysium : https://www.pcgamer.com/after-watching-the-explosive-documentary-on-disco-elysiums-legal-battle-i-cant-fathom-how-disco-elysium-2-will-ever-be-made/ intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 46: Do We Even Nazi Correctly Anymore?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 83:34


    David Carmack Goes To The "Wrong Con": https://twitter.com/Grummz/status/1659195137166303232 Riot Pays out a bunch of money to a bunch of women: https://www.pcgamer.com/riot-games-announces-new-ceo-as-it-emerges-the-company-will-pay-out-over-dollar100-million-to-1548-women-to-settle-gender-discrimination-case/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social We have an odd and somewhat interesting conversation about "FOMO" intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 45: It's No Biggie, Just Buy Another One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 48:14


    Unity Manager is out of touch: https://www.vg247.com/unity-fires-manager-after-calling-company-out-of-touch-on-twitter Nintendo President Speaks Price, and Switch Future: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/nintendo-president-discusses-next-generation-pricing-of-switch-legend-of-zelda-tears-of intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 44: Xbox Is Playing a Very Different Game.....Like Kotaku

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 72:55


    Xbox Boss Talks Honestly about Xbox: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/phil-spencer-explains-why-xbox-cant-just-outconsole-sony-nintendo-and-needs-to-do-its Kotaku Doesn't Deserve the Benefit of the Doubt: https://twitter.com/jmac857/status/1653497933529075713 Bioware acts like spiteful children: https://twitter.com/EscapistMag/status/1654534886835777540 intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

    Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 43: Are PC Games REALLY So Tough To Make?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 87:03


    UK Blocks ActiBlizz/MS Merger: https://www.gematsu.com/2023/04/united-kingdom-regulator-blocks-microsofts-proposed-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard-due-to-cloud-gaming-concerns Metacritic To Start Moderation: https://www.eurogamer.net/metacritic-improving-moderation-after-abusive-disrespectful-horizon-forbidden-west-burning-shores-reviews A Major Warning For ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' Fans Before You Buy The Game: https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2023/04/27/a-major-warning-for-star-wars-jedi-survivor-fans-before-you-buy-the-game/?sh=2a05e45c2e52 intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

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