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The NPCs - Two terrible gamers talking about video games, video game life, and more! Join Kyle & Travis weekly as they talk about the games they're playing, the gaming news that's making headlines, and their elusive quest to find out if G-Man is really Gordon Freeman's dad! Well... Maybe not that part, but who knows! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

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    The NPCs Present - Fireside Magic #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 29:50


    Welcome to another episode of Fireside Magic, where Kyle & Travis play Magic The Gathering, talk cards, video games, and everything else in the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    The NPCs Present - Fireside Magic #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 62:27


    Welcome to another episode of Fireside Magic, where Kyle & Travis play Magic The Gathering, talk cards, video games, and everything else in the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    The NPCs Present - Fireside Magic #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 65:48


    #MagicTheGathering #MTG Welcome to a new entry in The NPCs world - Magic the Gathering! Join Kyle & Travis as they explore MTG, talk about what's going on, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Palworld AI Controversy, No More Seasons in Halo Infinite, Ubisoft and Game Ownership - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of January 20th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 54:48


    #Palworld #HaloInfinite #Xbox In this week's news: Palworld devs called out for potential AI use in character creation 343 is done with seasons in Halo Infinite Xbox Developer Direct recap Ubisoft thinks gamers will be comfortable not owning games Gamestop stops supporting NFTs, and everyone rejoiced. Call of Duty not at the top of sales charts for 2023, first time in 14 years Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jplusone.bandcamp.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    CES 2024, Game Shark & Switch 2, Valve + AI - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of January 13th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 67:46


    #CES #Switch2 #Overwatch In this week's news: CES 2024 - the gaming roundup: Gamesradar Best of CES 2024, Inverse Best Gaming Hardware @ CES, Nvidia announces RTX 40 Super series, AMD announces new CPUs, GPU Game Shark is coming back, and it may have leaked the Switch 2 release Valve will now require disclosure of AI-generated content in games on Steam Overwatch 2 Season 9 will add passive healing for DPS & Tanks 13-year-old becomes the first gamer to beat Tetris by reaching the “Kill Screen” The latest Xbox Series S uses physical format…. Bread Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jplusone.bandcamp.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    GTA V Source Code, Wii U & 3DS Online Go Bye-Bye, Bobby Kotick is Gone - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of December 30th

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 43:12


    #GTAV #NintendoNetwork #ActivisionBlizzard In this week's news: GTA V Source Code leaks, Reveals previously planned DLC Wii U & 3DS online services shut down months ahead of schedule Bobby Kotick leaves Activision Blizzard, and employees speak out Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jplusone.bandcamp.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Bungie Revenue Turmoil, GTA VI Trailer, Game Awards Recap - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of December 8th

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 88:16


    #GameAwards #Bungie #GTAVI In this week's news: Bungie layoffs attributed to potential Sony takeover GTA VI trailer drops, internet obviously goes wild Twitch leaving Korean market due to rising costs; Twitch usage stats for Korean market via SullyGnome The Game Awards 2023 Winners & Game Awards Announcements Australia up next to get 18+ Only Switch Online app After unexplained bans, PlayStation users report their accounts have been restored Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo has been canceled Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jplusone.bandcamp.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    The NPCs Discuss - Game Awards 2023 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 93:57


    Welcome everyone to a special episode of The NPCs Discuss! In this episode, we will be talking about our predictions for 20 of the 31 categories for the Game Awards 2023! Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Sony PS Store Lawsuit, N64 18+ App, Ubisoft Pop Up Ads - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of December 1st

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 57:59


    #Playstation #N64 #AssassinsCreed In this week's news: Sony set to face $7.9 billion class action lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices Nintendo is launching an 18+ n64  Switch Online App in Japan Ubisoft blames “technical error” for showing pop-up ads in Assassin's Creed Dave the Diver comes under the Game Awards nomination controversy and Geoff Keighley weighs in Embracer CEO confirms Free Radical is facing closure Netflix lands the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Level 5 Vision announcements at the November Showcase New Sonic Movie 3 teaser reveals Shadow the Hedgehog's shoes Resident Evil 4 Remake PSVR2 coming next week New Tribes game announced Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ ⁠⁠⁠https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Blizzcon 2023 Announcements, MW3 Campaign Disappointment, Sakurai & Smash Bros Future - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of November 3rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 62:57


    #Blizzcon #CallOfDuty #Destiny2 Main Stories: Blizzcon 2023 Opening Day Recap Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 reviews are out, and it's not pretty Bungie lays off 100 devs, and gamers respond Sakurai thinks it'll be difficult to push Smash Bros further Fortnite OG has brought in nearly 4 million players in the first day Microsoft set to cut free Xbox Game Pass benefit from employees, until Phil Spencer steps in Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ ⁠⁠https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    PS5 External Disk Drive, Gaming PC + Human Blood, Nintendo Smash Bros Rule Changes - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of October 29th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 52:05


    #PS5Slim #DiabloIV #SmashBros In this week's news: PS5's external disk drive will require an internet connection at install time Blizzard will give away a gaming PC… cooled with human blood? Nintendo drops new rules for Smash Bros tourneys, and it's not good. Xbox Series S gets a massive price hike in Brazil Microsoft looks to be alerting to unauthorized 3rd party accessories on Xbox Want to smell like Solid Snake? Well fret not! Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ ⁠https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    What's Next for ABK + MSFT, Analogue 3D, Roblox a big hit on PS5 - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of September 21st

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 54:47


    #ActivisionBlizzard #Analogue #Roblox In this week's news: With Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard acquisition done, what's next? Analogue is making a 4K Nintendo 64 Roblox launch on PS5 a big hit, but how big? Nintendo removes Switch announcement trailer, but hold steady! Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ ⁠https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    ABK + Microsoft, PS5 Slim, Animal Crossing Lego - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of October 14th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 74:47


    #Microsoft #ActivisionBlizzard #PS5Slim In this weeks' news: Microsoft completes their acquisition of ABK  PS5 Slim announced, to replace current model in November  Cyberpunk 2077 live action adaptation in the works  Halo Infinite Season 5 announced  Lego and Nintendo showcase Animal Crossing sets  Someone bought a brand new Wii U in 2023?  Sony adding streaming to PS Plus Premium memberships  Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    CS2 Releases, No New Steam Deck Yet, Bye Bye Jim Ryan - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of September 30th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 66:45


    #CounterStrike2 #Unity #SteamDeck In this week's news: Valve doesn't expect to launch another Steam Deck for a few years  Unity apologizes by walking back some of its planned changes  Crystal Dynamics, Epic hit by layoffs  Counter Strike 2 officially drops  Someone gets Phil Spencer to sign a PS5 faceplate  PlayStation head Jim Ryan to retire this spring  Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Unity against Unity, Sept Nintendo Direct and PS State of Play Recaps - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of September 16th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 73:25


    #NintendoDirect #PlaystationStateOfPlay #Unity In this week's news: Developers unite against Unity's new pricing model F-Zero, Paper Mario, and more in a new Nintendo Direct Apple Event shows off AAA titles coming to iPhone Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Spider-Man 2, and more in a new PlayStation State of Play Embracer Group may sell Gearbox Microsoft & Barclays are launching an Xbox Credit Card Xbox has shared the Game Pass Core games list Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Switch 2 Tech Demos, Starfield's a hit, Rockstar DRM Kerfuffle - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of September 8th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 41:42


    #Starfield #Switch2 #E3 In this week's news: Nintendo shows off Switch 2 demos @ Gamescom Starfield hits 1 million concurrent players on launch day E3 2024 not happening; maybe in 2025? Steam will soon show players which games support PlayStation controllers Rockstar may have sold some games with DRM cracks on Steam Miss the Xbox 360? Why not build one with Mega Bloks! Stray is getting an animated movie Were you hoping for an Assassins' Creed Black Flag remake? Think again! Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    PlayStation Portal, Denuvo on Switch, Charles Martinent no longer voicing Mario - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of August 25th

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 51:15


    #PlaystationPortal #Denuvo #CharlesMartinet In this week's news: Sony dubs Project Q the PlayStation Portal Denuvo offers built-in protection on Nintendo Switch & Unreal Engine Charles Martinet stepping away as the voice of Mario Overwatch 2 director responds to review bomb on Steam Atari releasing the 2600+, which will play original cartridges Microsoft finally ends production of the Kinect Microsoft selling wraps for your Xbox Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Switch 2 in 2024, Ratatan Kickstarter, Xbox Controller parts - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of August 4th

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 48:04


    #Switch2 #CSGO #Transformers In this week's news: 3:09 - Switch 2 may be out in 2024 16:26 - Ratatan beats Kickstarter goal, coming to consoles 23:52 - Twitch bans CS:GO skin gambling sponsorships 30:03 - Microsoft now selling replacement parts for controllers 37:22 - Hasbro says Activision lost “Transformers” games, retracts soon after 43:14 - Quest Markers Vampire Survivors may be getting a “Director's Cut” PS5 Beta adds Dolby Atmos, 8TB SSD support Fans aiming to beat player count record on Half Life Opposing Force Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    FF XIV on Xbox, Dreamworks Kart Racer, Ubisoft terminates accounts - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of July 29th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 56:20


    #FinalFantasy #Ubisoft #Playstation In this week's news: Square Enix bringing Final Fantasy XIV to Xbox Emulation working again on Xbox, until the suspensions began. Dreamworks is joining in on the kart-racing genre Ubisoft said to be deleting inactive accounts, immediately steps back. Playstation Project Q handheld leaks, and it's not pretty so far. Microsoft reveals “pizza-scented” Xbox controller Nicki Minaj is going to be a Call of Duty Operator Neopets are making a comeback Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    PS5 Project Trinity, Activision Blizzard eSports Layoffs, Major Nelson leaving Xbox - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of July 21st.mp3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 54:05


    #ProjectTrinity #OverwatchLeague #Spiderman2 In this week's news: Project Trinity is supposed codename for PS5 Pro Dolphin Emulator no longer coming to Steam Activision Blizzard lays off 50 eSports staff, terms change for OWL Major Nelson is leaving Xbox Spider-Man 2 PS5 & controller coming soon Blizzard adding games to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2 Ratatan, spiritual successor to Patapon, has been announced Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    The NPCs Discuss - Cloud Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 76:16


    #xcloud #playstationplus #geforcenow On today's episode: Over the last 15 years, the tech industry has continued to push us into using the cloud for nearly everything we do. While many of the things we do in the cloud today have become commonplace, such as document generation and photo sharing, one of the things that hasn't hit its stride yet is gaming in the cloud. We as gamers are used to our physical systems more than anything, knowing that we can play games with (hopefully) minimal fuss because everything is at our fingertips. However, the notion of playing triple-A titles on the cloud on nearly any device at nearly any time is a rather enticing offering, but some of the same limitations that we have with the rest of the cloud can be more visible when playing games. So what's the fuss with it, how did we get here, and what is going on now that could shape the future of playing games? Let's dive into this Discuss to talk about Cloud Gaming.  Links: Cloud Gaming - Wikipedia Best Cloud Gaming Services - NY Times Wirecutter Review What is Cloud Gaming? - Android Police The rise and fall of Stadia - Games Industry Intro: Run by J+1 Outro: Haunt by J+1 Pick up his tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    PS5 Slim, Valve & AI games, Sega on NFTs, 90s Sega Leak - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of July 7th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 63:35


    #Playstation5 #Steam #Sega In this week's news: Even Microsoft thinks Sony is going to launch a PS5 Slim Valve says “no” to possible ban on games with AI-generated art on Steam Sega withholding franchises from blockchain games Leak of Sega documents from the 90s surfaces Microsoft lawyer may have inadvertently leaked Elder Scrolls 6 release date Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Microsoft vs FTC, Nintendo Direct Recap, Robolx 17+ - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of June 23rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 65:45


    #Xbox #NintendoDirect #Roblox In this week's news: Microsoft vs. the FTC in court over the Activision-Blizzard acquisition June Nintendo Direct recap Roblox will now allow 17+ rated content in game Social & Casual gaming still found to be decimating console gaming Fan buys $3500 in Nintendo stock just to heckle them about… Splatoon. Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Summer Games Showcase 2023 Roundup (Mostly) - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of June 11th 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 100:14


    #Xbox #Starfield #SummerGamesFest Welcome to the great Summer Games Showcase of 2023! In this week's roundup, we (mostly) talk about all of the game showcases that have taken place (so far): Day 1 Summer Games Fest Day of the Devs Devolver The Return of Volvy Day 2 Tribeca Games Spotlight Day3 Wholesome Games Direct (50 games?!) OTK Games Expo Future Games Show Day 4 Xbox + Bethesda (Starfield) Showcase PC Gaming Show Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Meta Quest 3, Redfall's Downfall, Nintendo stops emulator on Steam - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of June 2nd 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 75:44


    #MetaQuest #Redfall #Nintendo In this week's news: Meta Quest 3 has been announced Meta Quest Gaming Showcase recap We now know what happened with Redfall Nintendo shuts down Dolphin release on Steam w/Valve's help Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater will reuse the original voice lines Do you want your name on a Diablo 4 statue? Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    PlayStation Showcase, MSFT Appeal to CMA, Xbox Summer Showcase Leak - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of May 27th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 68:25


    #PlaystationShowcase #Xbox #Nintendo64 In this week's news: PlayStation Showcase Recap Microsoft appeals UK's CMA ruling on ABK acquisition Xbox Summer Showcase reveal list may have leaked Nintendo Japan will soon stop repairs on the Wii U Would you trade a limited edition Nintendo 64 for a Switch? Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Blizzcon 2023, OW2 loses PvE, Mortal Kombat 1 - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of May 19th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 63:30


    #ActivisionBlizzard #Overwatch2 #MortalKombat In this week's news: EU approves Activision Blizzard + MSFT deal Blizzcon is coming back this year Overwatch 2's PvE “Hero Missions” are going away, more info from game director Mortal Kombat 1 has been announced Could we be seeing GTA 6 next year? Did you know a popular CoD map was added by accident? For some reason, Nicolas Cage is being added to Dead by Daylight Intro: Getaway by J+1Outro: Run by J+1Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Phil Spencer Reaction to Xbox News, TOTK Leaks Early, Discord Usernames - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of May 5th 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 58:52


    #Xbox #LegendOfZelda #Discord In this week's news: Microsoft's Phil Spencer reflects on the state of Xbox at CMA and thinks, “Losing the Xbox One generation was the worst one to lose.” LoZ Tears of The Kingdom leaks 2 weeks early - beware of spoilers! Could we be at the tail end of Overwatch League and Call of Duty League? Discord is forcing a username change Seagate drops price on Xbox Series X & S expansion cards Apex Legends problems to blame on a single line of code Intro: Getaway by J+1Outro: Run by J+1Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    CMA says NO to MSFT+ABK, Tears of the Kingdom Performance, Lego DK - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of April 29th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 63:38


    #ActivisionBlizzard #LegendOfZelda #Lego In this week's news: CMA says no to Microsoft + Activision Blizzard deal LoZ Tears of the Kingdom first impressions good, but Switch shows it's age Lego Donkey Kong announced, and Lego Pac-Man leaked Asus ROG Ally may cost only a bit more than the top tier Steam Deck  Call of Duty board game on the way… for some reason Armored Core 6 gets a new gameplay trailer and release date Steam Deck is being used by the Ukrainian army to control a turret Intro: Getaway by J+1Outro: Run by J+1Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Rovio and Sega, LoZ TOTK Final Trailer, Ubisoft+ on Xbox - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of April 14th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 58:46


    #LegendOfZelda #Xbox #AngryBirds In this week's news: Rovio Entertainment, makers of Angry Birds, reported about to be sold to Sega for $1 Billion Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom final trailer released! (Kotaku article for reference, too) Ubisoft Plus subscription is now available on Xbox… and costs more than Game Pass? Microsoft is experimenting with Windows Handheld Mode for Steam Deck-like devices Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League has been delayed till February of next Year Hidetaka Miyazaki, of Elden Ring and Dark Souls fame, has been named as one of Time's Most Influential People of 2023 A new Jet Set Radio game may have gotten leaked by Sega Xbox Project Keystone makes another appearance in a Phil Spencer video Intro: Getaway by J+1Outro: Run by J+1Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    E3 Cancelled, Zelda TOTK Gameplay Reveal, PSVR2 may need price cut - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of March 31st

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 66:02


    #LegendOfZelda #E3 #PSVR2 In this week's news roundup: E3 has been cancelled, and no one is shocked Legend of Zelda TOTK gameplay revealed Sony may have only sold 300k PSVR2's - analyst says price cut may be needed Microsoft patent hints at Xbox controller with touchscreen  Microsoft ends $1 Game Pass Ultimate trial Horizon Forbidden West DLC will be PS5 exclusive… because clouds Intro: Getaway by J+1Outro: Run by J+1Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Counter-Strike 2 Announced, UK nearly says OK on ABK+MSFT - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - Week of March 24th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 80:37


    #CounterStrike2 #EldenRing #ActivisionBlizzard In this week's news: Counter-Strike 2 Revealed  Counter-Strikes Skin Market Goes Wild Valve could cancel matches immediately if they detect cheating Elden Ring now has ray tracing, and it might be breaking the game Microsoft is Developing its own App store to Rival Apple and Google Microsoft gets a big boost in the Activision Blizzard acquisition Epic's Biggest Announcements from State of Unreal keynote Smell Like Mario, Luigi, and Friends Ninja Turtles graphic novel The Last Ronin to be adapted into a game EA announces 3 Battlefield games are going away…. Forever Intro: Getaway by J+1Outro: Run by J+1Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    EU delays MSFT + ABK ruling until May, Square-Enix says FFXVI runs best on PS5, CSGO skin sells for a lot - Weekly News Roundup - Week of March 18th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 47:05


    #CSGO #FinalFantasy #GoogleStadia In this week's news: EU delays ABK + MSFT decision until May Valve likes OLED screens, but says it's not that simple for Steam Deck Google's Stadia cloud service is now gone, too. Square Enix says FFXVI has to be on PS5 only; Additional context from Kotaku Fan takes first 3 minutes of RE4 and Lego-ify's it A CS:GO skin just sold for $160k Diablo 4 beta code with a Double Down Intro: Getaway by J+1Outro: Run by J+1Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Counter-Strike 2 On the Way, more Sony vs Microsoft drama, RE4 cancelled pre-orders - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - March 10th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 60:13


    #CounterStrike #ResidentEvil4 #ActivisionBlizzard In this week's news: Rocksteady's Suicide Squad game has been delayed once again; Poorly received footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBczhEOp-m0 Obsidian apologies for buggy launch of Outer Worlds Spacers Choice Edition Sony throws more shade at ABK + Microsoft deal, says CoD on PS will get bugs GameStop cancels in-store pre-orders for Resident Evil 4's collector's edition Is Counter-Strike 2 on the way? Nvidia drivers seem to indicate so Super Metroid has been recompiled and ported to PC. Epic will now let developers self publish games on the Epic Game Store In celebration of Mario Day and the Mario Movie Nintendo brings Mario's boots to life Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Multiverses low player count, Tetris movie trailer, PSVR2 reviews - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - February 17th 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 66:38


    #PSVR2 #MetroidPrime #Tetris In this week's news: Original Metroid Prime devs are pissed at Nintendo for omitting them in credits of “Remastered” Player count for WB's smash clone Multiverse plummet The Tetris movie trailer drops, and I didn't know what I was expecting. PSVR2 Reviews are out, and it's a mixed bag: Ars Technica, The Verge, Forbes, GameSpot, TechRadar Sega joins Nintendo in increasing salaries of its staff instead of layoffs. Power Wash Sim is getting FF VII's Midgar? Horizon Forbidden West comes to PS Extra and Premium this month Intro: Getaway by J+1 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Nintendo Direct Recap, more drama in MSFT + ABK | NPCs Weekly News Roundup | February 10th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 62:13


    #NintendoDirect #CallofDuty #MetroidPrime In this week's news: Nintendo Direct recap More Sony Vs. Microsoft drama in ABK acquisition Bobby Kotick says Sony is trying to sabotage the acq. Sony accuses Microsoft of “harassment” in court filings UK CMA says to spin off CoD to separate unit/org Nintendo announces Switch sales milestone, will not perform layoffs in Japan Team Fortress 2 is planning a “full on update sized update” Full VOD here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nj_4Gwrntw Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Why are these games shutting down or being canceled! - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - February 3rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 64:59


    #Titanfall #PS5 #PSVR2 In this week's news: Multiple games being delayed, shut down, or canceled Back 4 Blood Titanfall - Apex Legends Crossover Last of Us Pt 1 PC Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Apex Legends Mobile & Battlefield Mobile CrossfireX Unannounced titles from The Coalition Playstation Plus Collection Microsoft may or may not be shutting down Xbox 360 Marketplace Sony refutes report that it's slashed PSVR2 production 343i is starting over with Halo, switching to UE5 Sony says 30% of PS5 players never played via PS4 PS5 beta system update adds support for Discord Redfall will require online connection to play Single Player Full VOD can be found here: https://youtube.com/live/2Ny0TIugN28?feature=share Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Developer_Direct, GTA Online vulnerability, Riot Hack - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - January 27th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 51:11


    In the news this week: GTA Online has a vulnerability, be careful Xbox + Bethesda Developer_Direct recap Riot hit by social engineering hack, LoL source code stolen Xbox, Bethesda not safe from 10k layoff at Microsoft Marines fool AI on robot with Metal Gear style tricks Guy saved from being fired for “playing video games” at work because his graphics card was too underpowered Last of Us TV series renewed for 2nd season Goldeneye 007 only just re-released today, plenty of gripes arise from players Full VOD can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rOxJ_oXhPA Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    MK2 source code, Ubisoft cancellations, "Developer_Direct" | NPCs Weekly News Roundup | January 13th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 50:47


    #mortalkombat #ubisoft #sony In this week's news roundup: MK2 source code leaks out, reveals cut details. Nvidia & Google join Sony in protesting MSFT + ABK deal Ubisoft cancels several titles and pushes Skull & Bones release date Xbox + Bethesda “Developer_Direct” announced for Jan. 25 Sony may have a new shooter title in the works (Resistance, perhaps?) TMNT Shredder's Revenge is on mobile thanks to… Netflix? Meta is ending support for the Quest 1 Steam hits new record with 10 million concurrent players Full VOD here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2TrnwnUH5A Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-npcs-podcast/support

    PlayStation @ CES, EA didn't test backups, no new Switch | NPCs Weekly News Roundup | January 6th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 71:58


    #nintendo #playstation #ea In this week's news: Sony's PlayStation announcements at CES EA says 60% of user franchises in Madden are gone due to file corruption / data loss Analyst predicts no new Switch until 2024 Square Enix will still proceed with blockchain/NFT push Zenimax QA staff form largest gaming union GDQ founder is stepping down Wizards of the Coast reportedly canceled 5 games Kojima jokes about becoming an AI and carrying on his legacy PlayStation 5 Liquid metal catastrophe Full VOD here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN6Y08YXR3U Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

    75% of UK Gamers OK with Xbox + ABK, Epic fined $520M | NPCs Weekly News Roundup | December 23rd

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 66:50


    In this week's news: 75% of UK respondents are good with Microsoft - Activision Blizzard merger Assassins Creed Jade footage leaks from closed beta Epic Games fined $520 million for deceptive practices in Fortnite John Carmack is leaving Meta Valve wants to take another crack at the Steam Controller Goat Simulator 3 ad pulled due to GTA6 clip God of War to get a live action series at Amazon Kojima says Microsoft understood his “unusual” concept Full VOD here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAJA5OzrU2Q Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

    The NPCs Discuss - Handhelds in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 65:50


    What a year for handhelds! Not only do we have the appearance of the Steam Deck and all of it's glory, but the number of retro handhelds that have graced the market made it easier for gamers to play classic titles on the go! In this world of handhelds and the ability to play console-worthy titles on your mobile phone, how does the juggernaut Nintendo handle the new competition... or is the competition starting to show up the House of Mario? Intro: Run by J+1 Outro: Haunt by J+1 Pick up his tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Game Awards Recap, FTC sues Microsoft for ABK Purchase | NPCs Weekly News Roundup | December 9th

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 81:47


    #GameAwards #Microsoft #CallistoProtocol In this week's news roundup: Game Awards winner roundup Game Awards announcements FTC Seeks to block Microsoft's acquisition of Bizzard Activision King Microsoft will join Sony in raising game prices to $70 next year Callisto Protocol bugginess blamed on “damn clerical error” Full VOD here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wh_vcTwWa4 Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Nintendo shuts down Smash tourney, says sorry for Pokemon | NPCs Weekly News Roundup | December 2nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 69:08


    #Nintendo #mariobrosmovie #activisionblizzard In this week's news: Nintendo shuts down Smash World Tour ‘without any warning' Elite Dangerous' aliens are pissed and aren't going to take it anymore 2nd “Mario Bros” trailer released, shows off Donkey Kong, Peach, and Mario Kart? Nintendo says sorry for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet performance issues Microsoft may offer concessions to make Activision-Blizzard deal happen A video game console for Dogs? Win a Steam Deck while watching Game Awards Google starts refund process on Stadia hardware Full VOD here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGU4SOxsOvs Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Bethesda responds to Mick, Project Keystone on Hold | NPCs Weekly News Roundup | November 19th

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 64:20


    In this week's news: Bethesda replies to Mick Gordon's blog post Blizzard to be pulling games from China in January Project Keystone on hold due to costs Microsoft releases its first transparency report Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are the lowest rated Pokémon games on Metacritic Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka Arrested amid insider trading scandal Gundam Evolution to be released on Console December 1st Crystal Dynamics Says it hears fans “Loud and clear” on the Soul Reaver series A supersized Switch with a 12" screen?! Full VOD here: https://youtu.be/gXize3lP2tY Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Mick Gordon & Doom, Lego Legend of Zelda, Gears of War! - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - November 11th

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 72:27


    In this week's news roundup: Mick Gordon shares his take on the Doom Eternal OST fiasco “Verified” Twitter accounts are causing chaos within the gaming world Could a Lego Legend of Zelda set be on the way? EA has sent Project CARS to the junkyard Netflix will be making a Gears of War series, and Bautista wants to play Marcus Who wants to build their own portable Wii/GameCube??? Bioware teases us with Mass Effect 4 again Beware the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet leaks Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

    PSVR2 Price & Release Date, 'Overdose' game, EA + Marvel - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - November 5th

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 69:43


    In this week's news roundup: PSVR2 price and launch date announced Kojima's next game may have leaked, titled Overdose Square Enix announces NFT project called “Symbiogenesis” Sony shares PS5 sales #'s, and it's not pretty. EA to be making 3 AAA Marvel games In the Quest Markers: Sega wants players feedback on next mini console God of War Ragnarok is the 2nd highest rated game of 2022 No shock to anyone, but Modern Warfare 2 launch breaks sales records --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

    MW2 Disk only 72MB? RTX 4090's are melting! - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - October 29th

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 47:11


    #ModernWarfare2 #Overwatch2 #RTX4090 In this week's news roundup: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 disks only contain 72MB of data(?!) and still require you to download the entire game! If you're an Xbox or PC player you can't disable cross-play in Modern Warfare 2... but PlayStation players can! Phil Spencer confirms prices on some Xbox services (maybe even hardware) will have to go up but not until after the holidays. Nvidia's RTX 4090 GPUs are suffering at the hands of their own wiring and are partially melting at the 12VHPWR connector. A superfan has archived every US PlayStation 2 game manual ever! In Quest Markers, Blizzard is found to be selling an Overwatch 2 charm cheaper in real life than in-game, and a legendary developer from Sega has passed away unexpectedly. Full VOD can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FppPfDk_ufg&t=2s Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

    G4 is no more... again, Silent Hill & Resident Evil recaps | NPCs Weekly News Roundup | October 21st

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 63:41


    #G4 #ResidentEvil #SilentHill In this week's news roundup: Devs are asking Xbox to drop the Series S compatibility requirement G4 is no more... again. Resident Evil Showcase & Silent Hill Transmission discussion UK agency seeking public comment on Microsoft acquisition of Activision-Blizzard Xbox update lets you control your TV's volume & set your Home Xbox much easier EA shutting down multiple online servers for older games The father of "The Sims" is making a blockchain game Full VOD can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPw3X6EGVYE Intro: Run by J+1 Outro: Glow by J+1 Pick up their tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

    Ubisoft's Project U Leak, Quest Pro, Project Keystone?! - NPCs Weekly News Roundup - October 14th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 52:26


    #Overwatch2 #MetaQuestPro #SteamDeck In this week's news roundup: Ubisoft's Project U is shown off (kinda) in a (now taken down) leaked developer video, Todd Howard takes your Q&A on Starfield and shares some new details regarding dialog and traits, Meta announces the Quest Pro and it ain't cheap, Phil Spencer yet again teases everyone with a supposed look at Xbox's Project Keystone streaming box, and Valve registers a trademark for a new game(?!). In the Quest Markers, Blizzard sends an apology to Overwatch 2 players by giving out a free skin, Meta acquires the developers behind Iron Man VR and Resident Evil 4 VR, and Valve shares (and immediately takes down) a video featuring a Nintendo Switch emulator! Full VOD can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldb5NUiPjOc Intro & Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up his tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

    The NPCs Discuss - Early Access

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 66:04


    On today's episode: In the days of old (and yes, we do mean old), the only way to get your hands on a video game early was to play at one of several kiosks at Walmart, K-Mart, or Target OR purchase a video game magazine that had a demo disk attached to it. Now with both the demo disk gone and the majority of kiosks all but history, the industry has found new ways to adapt to bring early peeks at games into your home. Open betas and closed alphas are ripe for signing up, enticing hundreds of thousands to sign up and play an early build of a game to help devs figure out what to fix or tune before launch. But what if there was another way that gave players full access in advance? A way where you could purchase the game and play it as it was being developed? Say hello to Early Access - a way for devs (both big and small) to open up their game to the masses when it's mostly playable. There have been many successes and failures that have made waves, but it's not all sunshine and roses. So let's talk about what happened then, and what's going on now with Early Access. Guest: PJ Chavez - Genetix Studio (Steam/Google Play) Intro & Outro: Run by J+1 Pick up his tracks on Bandcamp today @ https://jplusone.bandcamp.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-npcs-podcast/support

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