This Week In Video Games

This week I've been playing Diablo 4 and Street Fighter 6. We've also kicked off the summer of games with Summer Games Fest this week giving up a heads up about the future of video games. Today I'm going to round up all the latest news from the Summer of Games, plus reviews of two of the biggest games of 2023. 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Diablo 4 12:19 Street Fighter 6 20:42 Charts 21:58 Summer Game Fest 31:51 Day of the Devs 39:42 Coming soon RELATED LINKSSupport This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogamesCheck out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQRate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogamesMore ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-gameshttps://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogamesMusic by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. 

This week I've been playing a lot of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, and I've been getting lost in Hyrule. Also this week I'm going to round up the PlayStation showcase from this past week, plus we've got all the latest news, plus a new game from Bungie to talk about. LINKS https://www.gamesindustry.biz/european-commission-approves-microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/05/10/hollow-knight-silksong-delayed https://www.eurogamer.net/overwatch-2s-long-promised-flagship-pve-mode-has-been-scrapped https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-announced-in-sonys-playstation-showcase https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/article/slrecap RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-gameshttps://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. 

This week I've been checking out Resident Evil 4, a fantastic new remake from Capcom. Continuing the horror-theme I've also been playing Dredge, a great new indy game that blends fishing and horror. We had a couple of showcases this week with Nintendo's Indy World, plus Street Fighter 6, and the Tears of the Kingdom final story trailer, which was a blockbuster. 00:00 Introduction 03:28 Resident Evil 4 Remake review 11:11 Dredge review 16:33 Indy World Showcase Roundup 23:40 Charts 24:52 Street Fighter 6 Showcase 30:17 Tears of the Kingdom Final Trailer Analysis 38:01 Bungie bans content creator for leaks 43:36 Coming Soon Links Indy World Showcase Round Up https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-featured-in-todays-nintendo-indie-world-showcase Street Fighter 6 DLC characters https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/04/20/street-fighter-6-reveals-first-year-dlc-characters SF6 World Tour detailed https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/04/20/street-fighter-6s-wacky-single-player-world-tour-mode-detailed SF6 Demo Out today https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/04/20/street-fighter-6-demo-out-today-on-playstation-other-platforms-next-week RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-gameshttps://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. 

This week I've been checking out Tchia, a new indie platform adventure game. I've also been getting very hyped for Tears of the Kingdom, and Nintendo showed off some gameplay for the first time. I also managed to play some of the Diablo IV beta, and I'll bring you my hands-on impressions of that later on. 00:00 Introduction 03:59 Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay analysis 19:08 Link's Awakening review 26:36 Tchia review 30:42 Charts 32:24 Diablo IV Beta 38:21 Destiny 2 News Roundup 45:48 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-gameshttps://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid. 

This week I've been catching up on some classic Metroid releases including Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion, both recently added to Nintendo Switch. I've also been played the latest Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC, plus I'm going to be looking why Lightfall's story in Destiny 2 felt very out of place. 00:00 Intro 03:40 Metroid Prime Remastered 10:26 Dead Cells Return to Castlevania 15:43 Charts 17:01 Metroid Fusion 23:37 Game Boy and Game Boy Advance on Nintendo Switch Online 31:27 Why Bungie changed plans for Lightfall and The Final Shape 39:08 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing a lot of Destiny 2, given the new Lightfall expansion is out. Today I'll run through my first impressions of Lightfall, the campaign, post-campaign and quality of life improvements. I'll also round up the latest gaming news including a release date and showcase for Starfield. 00:00 Introduction 02:46 Destiny 2 Lightfall first impressions 12:46 What went wrong with the story in Lightfall? 24:46 Charts 25:52 News Roundup 31:52 Everything we know about Starfield 42:46 Coming soon Sources https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/03/08/starfield-blasts-off-in-september https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-confirms-this-years-xbox-games-showcase-airing-11th-june https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/03/03/square-enix-president-yosuke-matsuda-is-stepping-down https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/03/09/resident-evil-4-demo-available-today https://www.eurogamer.net/resident-evil-4-remake-demo-has-a-secret-ultra-hard-mode RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing the monster-hunting game called Wild Hearts from Koei Tecmo and EA. I've also been checking out Atomic Heart, plus we had a State of Play from Sony. We've had some big news related to EA, with some big players pulling out, plus I'm looking forward to Destiny 2 Lightfall coming next week. 00:00 Introduction 03:09 Wild Hearts review 12:02 State of Play Roundup 17:21 Charts 18:29 Atomic Heart review 25:05 Nintendo out of E3 33:02 Destiny 2 Lightfall QOL updates 41:53 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week we've had big Nintendo news with the latest Nintendo Direct including a new Zelda trailer, Pikmin 4 news, plus loads of demos and Metroid Prime! Today I'm going to round up all the biggest news from Nintendo, including Kirby Return to Dreamland, Octopath Traveller 2 and more. I'll also be bringing you my thoughts on A Space for the Unbound, plus rounding up some of the best demos from Steam's Next Fest 2023. 00:00 Introduction 03:03 Nintendo Direct headlines 11:29 Tears of the Kingdom trailer analysis 23:38 Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe 27:33 Charts 28:33 Octopath Traveler II 33:32 A Space for the Unbound 37:30 Steam's Next Fest Roundup 43:06 Live service games get shutdown 49:53 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been checking out Hi-Fi Rush, a surprise new game coming from Tango Gameworks this week. Goldeneye also made it's long, awaited returning, plus it has online multiplayer too, so I'll be checking that out. I'll also recap the Xbox Developer Direct which was held earlier this week, letting us know of some major titles coming to Xbox in the first half of 2023 00:00 Introduction 03:38 Hi-Fi Rush first impressions 08:27 Goldeneye 007 review 15:05 Xbox Developer Direct Roundup 22:32 Charts 23:58 Sea of Stars - One to watch in 2023 27:52 Fortnite Chapter 4 32:50 Destiny 2 Year 5 review 49:37 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been checking out Need for Speed Unbound a racing game from Criterion and EA. I've been going back to some games I missed or fell off from including Hitman 3, plus getting back into Elden Ring. I'm also looking ahead to Diablo IV, which arrives later in June, as well as looking at a short history of secrets in Destiny 2. 00:00 Introduction 03:41 Need for Speed Unbound 10:05 Diablo IV - One to watch in 2023 18:52 Hitman 3 review 25:36 Charts 27:04 Elden Ring revisited 33:19 The Secrets of Destiny 2 45:58 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been looking ahead to 2023, and today I'm going to go through my most anticipated games of 2023, plus a few gaming predicitios. I've also been playing The Case of the Golden Idol, plus checking out for Forspoken Demo from Square Enix. All that plus we have one of the best seasons in Destiny 2 all year with Season of the Seraph, and today I'm going to unpack it all. 00:00 Introduction 03:31 Most anticipated games of 2023 14:53 2023 video game predictions 24:19 Forspoken Demo first impressions 27:36 Charts 28:36 Case of the Golden Idol 33:29 Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph thoughts... 43:26 Games coming soon 43:57 Outro RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing the Street Fighter 6 closed beta, plus Return to Monkey Island. Today I'll be going through all the news from the Game Awards 2022, the biggest announcements, plus I'll be revealing my Game of the Year for 2022, and rounding up the biggest news from 2022 too. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing Pokemon Scarlet, a technical mess of a game, that still manages to bring the Pokemon magic. I've also been playing Pentiment from Obsidian, in this 16th-century narrative adventure. Season of Plunder is finishing in Destiny 2, so I'll bring you my thoughts on the current state of the game, plus I've been playing Somerville too. 00:00 Introduction 04:06 Pokemon Scarlet review 15:23 Pnetiment review 21:07 Somerville review 25:03 Charts 26:09 Latest Video Game News 34:19 Season of Plunder review (Destiny 2) 46:44 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing God of War Ragnorok. It's finally time to jump into one of the biggest games of the year, and it does not disappoint. I've also been playing The Entropy Center, plus I'll be rounding up all the news from The Game Award Nominations and Nintendo's latest indie world showcase. I'm also going to be putting together a list of recommended games for new Xbox owners. 00:00 Introduction 05:19 God of War Ragnorok review 17:06 Game Awards 2022 Nominations 26:00 10 games to try for new Xbox owners 35:10 All platform charts 36:18 Nintendo Indie World Showcase November 2022 43:33 The Entropy Centre review 47:42 Destiny 2 Season 19 preview 56:27 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing Persona 5 Royal, since it's recently come to Xbox Game Pass. I've also been checking out Signalis, Marvel Snap and Wilfrost too. Finally, I've been back to one of my favourite games of all time with the Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past. It's a jammed packed show, full of recent games, classic games and hidden gems. 00:00 Introduction 05:06 Persona 5 Royal review 13:05 Signalis review 18:27 PSVR2 price and date 22:48 Charts 23:54 Marvel Snap review 31:36 Wildfrost first impressions 36:15 The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past review 46:42 Games Coming Soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing A Plague Tale: Requiem, where Hugo and Amacia take on the Black Death. I've also been getting ready for Halloween by checking out Scorn, plus we've had showcases from the Silent Hill team and Resident Evil too. All that plus I'll be saying goodbye to Google Stadia, plus checking in on the state of seasonal events in Destiny 2. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:42 A Plague Tale Requiem review 09:34 Scorn review 15:30 Silent Hill returns 21:02 Charts 22:45 Goodbye Google Stadia 31:47 Resident Evil Showcase 35:52 Festival of the Lost and the State of Seasonal Events in Destiny 2 45:07 Games coming soon Google Stadia Shutting Down https://www.polygon.com/23378721/google-stadia-shutting-down Stadia shutdown shocked developers https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/30/23381106/google-stadia-shutdown-shocked-developers-too Resident Evil https://kotaku.com/resident-evil-showcase-october-re4-remake-village-dlc-1849684286 Silent Hill https://www.eurogamer.net/silent-hill-is-back-but-is-it-too-much-too-soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing Overwatch 2, the new iteration on Overwatch from Blizzard. I've also been diving deep into the nostalgia zone with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Cowabunga Collection, plus checking out a brand new point and click adventure in the Excavation of Hob's Barrow, which is perfect for spooky season. CD Projekt also announced some VERY ambitious plans this week regarding Witcher and Cybperpunk sequels. 00:00 Introduction 04:41 Overwatch 2 review 16:02 TMNT The Cowabunga Collection review 24:51 CD Projeckt Red Announces New Witcher and Cyberpunk Games https://www.polygon.com/23389053/cyberpunk-witcher-sequels-cd-projekt-analysis 31:59 All platform charts 33:22 Problems with Destiny 2 right now 42:53 The Excavation of Hobs Barrow review 50:35 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing The Last Of Us Part 1, the remake of the hit first game in The Last Of Us series. There has also been a ton of news over the past few weeks, with GTA VI getting leaked, then Nintendo and Sony having major showcases, so there's plenty of news to catch up on. I'll go through all of that plus break down the new Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Trailer. 00:00 Introduction 03:24 The Last Of Us Part 1 review 12:13 GTAVI leaks 19:46 Sony State of Play 23:22 Charts 24:34 Nintendo Direct 32:11 Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer breakdown 44:53 Coming soon Links https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-state-of-play-september-2022-everything-announced https://www.ign.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-6-leaks-everything-thats-happened-so-far https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-in-todays-nintendo-direct RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing Rollerdrome, plus checking out the latest Pirate-themed season in Destiny 2 called Season of Plunder. Bungie was also back letting us know what's coming next in their big expansion in 2023, and that's Lightfall, and I'll round up everything we know about what's next for Destiny 2 later on. All that plus Midnight Fight Express, Tinykin and GamesCom news. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:30 Rollerdrome review 09:37 What's next for Destiny 2? 18:23 Destiny 2 Season of Plunder first impressions 28:24 Charts 29:33 GamesCom 2022 ONL Roundup 35:18 Midnight Fight Express review 40:09 Tinykin review 45:13 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been having a look back at God of War, given we have God of War Ragnorok coming in only a few short months. I've also been checking out Rumbleverse, the new wrestling battle royale from Iron Galaxy. I've also been checking out Two Point Campus and the new Mario Kart DLC Wave 2 from Nintendo, so it's a busy show, let's get to it. 00:00 Intro 04:15 God of war 12:53 God of War Ragnorok 22:02 Splatoon 3 27:40 All platform charts 28:47 Rumbleverse 35:51 Two Point Campus 40:39 Mario Kart DLC Wave 2 45:06 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's the 14th of August 2022, so let's get into the news. 0:00 Introduction 0:22 Cheat maker fires back at Bungie 2:26 MultiVersus Season 1 4:51 Dragonball Z in Fortnite 5:53 Genshin Impact 3.0 7:47 More delays (Metal Slug Tactics and Hogwarts Legacy) Cheat maker fires back at Bungie after Destiny 2 copyright infringement case https://www.eurogamer.net/cheat-maker-fires-back-at-bungie-after-destiny-2-copyright-infringement-case Season 1 Of MultiVersus Begins Next Week, Morty Joins The Roster Later https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/12/update-season-1-of-multiversus-begins-next-week-morty-joins-the-roster-later Something Dragon Ball Z-Related Hits The Game Next Week https://www.gameinformer.com/psa/2022/08/11/fortnite-something-dragon-ball-z-related-hits-the-game-next-week Here's Genshin Impact's 3.0 update release date https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-genshin-impacts-30-update-release-date Metal Slug Tactics Will Now Mobilize In 2023 https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/11/metal-slug-tactics-will-now-mobilize-in-2023 Hogwarts Legacy Delayed To February 2023 https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/12/hogwarts-legacy-delayed-to-february-2023 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week I've been checking out Multiversus, the new free-to-play character fighter from Warner Bros. The Pokemon Company showed off more of Scarlet and Violet, plus I'll be rounding up everything we saw from Annapurna in their recent showcase. I've also been going back to my classic game collection and checking out Zelda II The Adventure of Link on the NES, plus rounding up everything Nintendo has said about Breath of the Wild 2. All that plus I've been checking out Fortnite No Build Mode. 00:00 Intro 04:06 Multiversus review 11:23 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - One to watch 16:57 Annapurna Showcase Roundup 21:30 All platform charts 23:17 Zelda II: The Adventure of Link review 34:14 Everything Nintendo said about BOTW2 44 :29 Fortnite No Build Mode 40:22 Games coming soon 51:43 Outro RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's the 2nd August, so let's get into the news. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake On Hold https://www.gameinformer.com/report/2022/07/26/report-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-remake-on-hold Latest Mario Kart 8 DLC backs up earlier leak on platform origins of future tracks https://www.eurogamer.net/latest-mario-kart-8-dlc-lends-credence-to-earlier-leak-revealing-platform-origins-of-future-tracks PlayStation VR2 See-Through View And Other Features Detailed In New Blog Post https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/07/26/playstation-vr2-see-through-view-and-other-features-detailed-in-new-blog-post Xbox "encouraged" console wars to drive competition, former exec says https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-encouraged-console-wars-to-drive-competition-former-exec-says Eight Yakuza Games Come To PlayStation Plus Starting Next Month https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/07/28/eight-yakuza-games-come-to-playstation-plus-starting-next-month RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week I've been checking out Stray, the new cyberpunk cat game from BlueTwelve Studio. I've also been checking out the remake of Live A Live from Square Enix. Cuphead is also back with it's Delicious Last Course, plus I've been washing down vans and paks in PowerWash Simulator. All that plus looking ahead to the best indies coming in 2022. 00:00 Intro 04:08 Stray review 11:22 Cuphead Delicious Last Course review 17:49 Live A Live First Impressions 21:51 All platform charts 23:18 PowerWash Simulator review 28:48 Top Indies to watch in 2022 34:33 News Roundup 42:04 Games coming soon 43:00 Outro RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing the new speed-running FPS Neon White, one of the hottest games out there at the moment. I've also been checking out the latest Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase, and gathering all the info we have about Breath of the Wild 2. All that plus I've been checking out some great indie games, and I got my heads on my new Steam Deck, so I'll bring you my review of that later in the show. 00:00 Intro 03:29 Neon White review 10:11 Nintendo Direct Mini June 2022 15:25 Everything we know about Breath of the Wild 2 26:53 All platform charts 28:48 Steam Deck review 37:34 Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising review 43:22 Loot River review 47:36 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's the 26th June 2022, so let's get into the news. Rumor: Massive Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak Reveals Surprising Setting, Story Details, and More https://gamerant.com/grand-theft-auto-6-location-release-date-story-gameplay-leak/ Rumour has it another Nintendo Direct is coming next week https://www.eurogamer.net/rumour-has-it-another-nintendo-direct-is-coming-next-week From Software's Miyazaki Says Next Project In Final Stages, Elden Ring 2 Not Ruled Out https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/06/24/from-softwares-miyazaki-says-next-project-in-final-stages-elden-ring-2-not-ruled-out Final Fantasy 16 will not have an open world https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-16-will-not-have-an-open-world A Plague Tale: Requiem Gets October Release Date And 10-Minute Gameplay Demo https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/06/23/a-plague-tale-requiem-gets-october-release-date-and-10-minute-gameplay-demo PlayStation latest company to skip Gamescom 2022 https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-latest-company-to-skip-gamescom-2022 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week I've been playing Mario Strikers Battle League Football. I've also been checking out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge, plus the Vampire Survival game V Rising and the new game from Wadjet Eye Games, Old Skies. As well as the games, I've also been checking out Summer Games Fest and noting down some of the best games we should get excited about, so I'll bring you ten of the best later in the show. 00:00 Intro 03:05 Mario Strikers Battle League Football 10:04 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge 17:38 All platform charts 19:41 Ten games from Summer Games Fest to get excited about 30:31 V Rising first impressions 37:23 Old Skies first impressions 41:19 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's the 12th June 2022, so let's get into the news. Starfield gameplay first look https://www.eurogamer.net/first-look-at-starfield-gameplay Kojima working on an Xbox Game https://www.polygon.com/23164776/hideo-kojima-productions-xbox-game Overwatch 2 launches free to play multiplayer October 4th 2022 https://www.eurogamer.net/overwatch-2-launches-as-a-free-to-play-early-access-title-in-october New Hollow Knight Silksong trailer at Xbox Showcase https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2022/06/12/play-hollow-knight-silksong-on-day-one-with-xbox-game-pass Riot Games Join Xbox Game Pass https://www.eurogamer.net/riot-portfolio-joins-xbox-game-pass-for-pc-and-mobile Diablo 4 launches 2023 and you can sign up for the beta now https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2022/06/12/diablo-ivs-fifth-class-is-the-necromancer-see-it-in-action RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week I've been playing Rogue Legacy 2, and also diving into the new season of Halo Infinite. Sony kicked off the Summer Games Fest with their State of Play, plus I've been checking out some very cool indy games with Citizen Sleeper and Ghost on the Shore. All that plus I'm looking back at the best games of 2022 so far. 00:00 Intro 02:48 Sony State of Play June 2022 Roundup 09:29 Rogue Legacy 2 review 14:55 Citizen Sleeper review 19:13 All platform charts 20:27 Ghost on the Shore review 24:36 Best games of 2022 so far... 38:43 Halo Infinite Season 2 First Impressions RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's the 29th May 2022, so let's get into the news. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Continues Cal Kestis' Quest In 2023 https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/05/27/star-wars-jedi-survivor-continues-cal-kestis-quest-in-2023 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords comes to Switch next month https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-sith-lords-comes-to-switch-next-month PlayStation State of Play set for 2nd June https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-state-of-play-set-for-2nd-june God of War, Horizon, And Gran Turismo TV Shows Are In Development https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/05/26/god-of-war-horizon-and-gran-turismo-tv-shows-are-in-development Test out Mario Strikers: Battle League Football's online battles in new demo https://www.eurogamer.net/test-out-mario-strikers-battle-league-footballs-online-battles-in-new-demo RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week I've been playing Nintendo Switch Sports, the new motion-centric game from Nintendo, which is the follow up to wildly successful Wii Sports series. I've also been checking out Xenoblade Chronicles, getting ready for the third game coming out later in the summer. All that plus Trek to Yomi and We'll Always Have Paris, there's plenty to look forward to this week. 00:00 Intro 02:45 Nintendo Switch Sports review 09:57 Trek To Yomi review 14:26 Mario Strikers Battle League Football - One to Watch for 2022 21:16 All platform charts 22:55 Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition review 32:36 We'll Always Have Paris review 36:50 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing Weird West, plus also been getting into Norco, a new point and click adventure game. Also, given it's the 100 episode special, I'm going to look back on some of the best games from the last 100 episodes, and count down some of my favourites. 00:00 Intro 02:40 Weird West review 10:05 Norco review 14:06 All platform charts 15:25 Best games from first 100 episodes of the podcast 26:36 Returnal Ascension DLC review 31:58 Primordia review 36:11 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's the 18th of April 2022, so let's get into the news. Cyberpunk 2077 expansion will launch next year - and more DLC is in the works https://www.eurogamer.net/cyberpunk-2077s-paid-story-expansion-will-launch-next-year-and-more-dlc-is-in-the-works Lost Ark Receives Its First New Subclass Soon, The Glaivier https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/14/lost-ark-receives-its-first-new-subclass-soon-the-glaivier It looks like Among Us VR may release in December https://www.eurogamer.net/it-looks-like-among-us-vr-may-release-in-december Hello Games' Next Ambitious Project Won't Be A No Man's Sky Sequel, Outlaws Update Launches Tomorrow https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/13/hello-games-next-ambitious-project-wont-be-a-no-mans-sky-sequel-outlaws-update-launches Halo Infinite's Steam player count falls below Halo: The Master Chief Collection for first time https://www.eurogamer.net/halo-infinites-player-count-falls-below-halo-the-master-chief-collection-for-the-first-time RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

It's the 10th of April 2022, so let's get into the news. Halo Infinite Season 2: Lone Wolves Trailer Released, Features First Look At New Maps https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/08/halo-infinite-season-2-lone-wolves-trailer-released-features-first-look-at-new-maps Kingdom Hearts 4 is officially on the way https://www.eurogamer.net/kingdom-hearts-4-is-officially-on-the-way Returnal wins big at this year's BAFTA Games Awards https://www.eurogamer.net/returnal-wins-big-at-this-years-bafta-games-awards Metroid Dread boss rush modes now available https://www.eurogamer.net/metroid-dread-boss-rush-modes-now-available Mario Golf, The Classic Nintendo 64 Sports Game, Comes To Switch This Month https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/07/mario-golf-the-classic-nintendo-64-sports-game-comes-to-switch-this-month RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week I've been playing Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC, as the first wave of new tracks has been released. We've also had some HUGE news this week with a PlayStation Plus revamp, Breath of the Wild 2 news, and E3 has been completely cancelled. 00:00 Introduction 03:40 PlayStation Plus Revamp 07:12 Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed! 09:01 E3 2022 is off... 11:26 Kirby and the Forgotten Land review 19:52 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Wave 1 review 25:00 Charts 26:18 The Cycle Frontier First Impressions 32:54 Nightmare Reaper 37:18 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's the 27th March 2022, so let's get into the news. CD Projekt Red Announces New Witcher Game, Will Be Made In Unreal Engine 5 https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/03/21/cd-projekt-red-announces-new-witcher-game-will-be-made-in-unreal-engine-5 CD Projekt Red confirms new Witcher medallion is a lynx https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-03-23-cd-projekt-red-confirms-new-witcher-medallion-is-a-lynx Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Is A New 4v1 Multiplayer Title By The Makers Of Predator: Hunting Grounds https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/03/22/ghostbusters-spirits-unleashed-is-a-new-4v1-multiplayer-title-by-the-makers-of-predator Returnal's Ascension Update, Which Adds CoOp And A New Challenge Tower, Is Now Live https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/03/22/returnals-ascension-update-which-adds-co-op-and-a-new-challenge-tower-is-now-live RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week I've been playing Tunic, a new isometric Zelda-Souls-like. I've also been checking out another breakout indie hit from 2022 called Vampire Survivors, plus I've been getting all nostalgic with F-Zero X on Nintendo Switch Online. The big releases keep on coming too, and this week I'm looking ahead to Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, which comes out at the end of the month... Plus rounding up all the latest news from Sony from their recent State of Play showcases. 00:00 Introduction 04:27 Tunic review 11:50 State of Play Roundups 16:42 All platform charts 18:09 Tiny Tina's Wonderlands - One to watch 24:47 F-Zero X review 29:48 Vampire Survivors review 35:05 Games Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been playing a whole load of Destiny 2's The Witch Queen DLC, finding out all the secrets of the Throne World and checking out the latest expansion that Bungie has to offer. I've also been exploring the Lands Between in Elden Ring from developer FromSoftware. All that plus we have news of Pokemon Gen 9 coming out later on this year. 00:00 Introduction 03:06 Elden Ring First Impressions 11:56 Elden Ring's impressive launch stats 15:40 Destiny 2 The Witch Queen review-in-progress (no spoilers) 25:41 All platform charts 27:01 Witch Queen Ending Explained plus what's next for Destiny 2 37:06 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announcement 40:40 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

This week I've been checking out Lost Ark, a new MMO ARPG from Smilegate and Amazon Game Studios, plus I've been getting thoroughly beaten up in Sifu, a new punishing kung fu beat 'em up. On the lighter side of things I've also been checking out OlliOlliWorld, a new side-scrolling skateboarding game then I've been recording my top ten list of PS5 games out right now 00:00 Intro 03:28 Lost Ark review in progress 12:07 Sifu review 19:35 All platform charts 20:48 OlliOlli World 26:02 Top 10 PS5 Games Out Now (Feb 2022) 38:27 Games Coming Soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's the 13th Feb 2022, so let's get into the news. Nintendo Direct Roundup https://www.nintendolife.com/features/round-up-everything-announced-in-the-february-2022-nintendo-direct-every-game-reveal-and-trailer Lost Ark is big https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-12-amazons-new-mmo-lost-ark-already-has-the-fifth-largest-steam-concurrent-record-ever Sifu modes https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-12-sifu-may-be-getting-difficulty-modes-after-all Modern Warfare sequel and Warzone coming this year https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/02/11/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-sequel-and-new-warzone-confirmed-for-this-year RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week I've been checking out Pokemon Legends Arceus and also I've been training for the upcoming Elden Ring by playing through Dark Souls Remastered. Also this week we had another huge acquisition with Sony buying Bungie. I'll go through all that this week, plus look ahead to Kirby and the Forgotten Land coming soon. 00:00 Introduction 03:26 Pokemon Legends Arceus 15:02 Sony Buys Bungie 26:02 Charts 27:32 Kirby and the Forgotten Land 34:03 Dark Souls Remastered 39:18 Top 10 Games for Nintendo Switch (Feb 2022) 52:32 Games Coming Soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's 31st January 2022, so let's get into the news. Call Of Duty Will Stay On PlayStation For Now, Bloomberg Reports https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/25/call-of-duty-will-stay-on-playstation-for-now-bloomberg-reports Respawn Entertainment Currently Developing Multiple Star Wars IPs, Including Next Jedi: Fallen Order Game https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/25/respawn-entertainment-currently-developing-multiple-star-wars-ips-including-next-jedi Blizzard is creating a "brand-new survival game" set in a "whole new universe" https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-25-blizzard-is-creating-a-brand-new-survival-game-set-in-a-whole-new-universe Hyper Scape, Ubisoft's Free-To-Play Battle Royale, To Shut Down This April https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/28/hyper-scape-ubisofts-free-to-play-battle-royale-to-shut-down-this-april Rumour suggests there's a new Halo Infinite multiplayer mode in development https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-29-rumour-suggests-theres-a-new-halo-infinite-multiplayer-mode-in-development RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week we've been digesting perhaps the biggest story in gaming history, with Xbox buying Activision-Blizzard. I've also been playing plenty of RPGs recently with Drinkbox's Nobody Saves The World and Tales of Arise. I've also been back to the very start of one of my favourite franchises and beat the original Legend of Zelda. 03:31 Xbox acquires Activision Blizzard 08:09 10 Predictions for what happens next for Microsoft 15:15 Nobody Saves The World review 22:57 All platform charts 24:40 The Legend of Zelda - Classic Replay 33:38 Tales of Arise review 39:53 Shovel Knight Poket Dungeon review 44:04 Coming out soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's 16th January 2022, so let's get into the news. Take-Two to buy Zynga for staggering $12.7bn https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-10-gta-publisher-take-two-to-buy-zynga-in-deal-worth-usd12-7bn God of War hits a concurrent peak of almost 60,000 players on Steam in just 24 hours https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-15-god-of-war-hits-a-concurrent-peak-of-almost-60-000-players-on-steam-in-just-24-hours Valve says Steam Deck still on track for a February release https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-14-valve-says-steam-deck-still-on-track-for-a-february-release Final Fantasy XIV Services Are Coming Back Soon https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/14/final-fantasy-xiv-services-are-coming-back-soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week I've been playing Final Fantasy XIV having finally taken the jump into the huge MMO over the holiday season. I've also been catching up on my backlog of games with The Forgotten City. Today I'm going to be looking ahead to 2022, looking at my most anticipated games of the year, plus some predictions for the year ahead. 00:00 Intro 03:40 Most Anticipated Games of 2022 19:44 PSVR2 23:42 Final Fantasy XIV 30:54 Charts 31:50 Xbox Game Pass News 33:18 The Forgotten City review 38:22 CrossfireX - One to watch 42:57 2022 Gaming predictions RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's 3rd January 2022, so let's get into the news. Square Enix president knows people who 'play to have fun' dislike NFTs, but he wants them anyway https://www.pcgamer.com/square-enix-president-knows-people-who-play-to-have-fun-dislike-nfts-but-he-wants-them-anyway/ The Tomb Raider Trilogy Is Free On The Epic Games Store https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/30/the-tomb-raider-trilogy-is-free-on-the-epic-games-store Valorant Game Director 'Giving Up The Mantle' To Work On New Project At Riot https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/31/valorant-game-director-giving-up-the-mantle-to-work-on-new-project-at-riot The Steam Winter Sale https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-23-the-steam-winter-sale-is-now-live Witcher season 2 created another big spike in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt players https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/witcher-season-2-created-another-big-spike-in-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-players/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week I've been playing Solar Ash, the follow up to Hyper Light Drifter from Heart Machine. I've also been checking out the Matrix Awakens, the new Unreal Engine 5 playable demo. The main event today though is The Game of the Year 2021, and I'll be running down my top ten games of the year. 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Solar Ash review 08:50 The Matrix Awakens (Unreal Engine 5) 14:18 All platform charts 15:17 Nintendo Indie World Showcase December 2021 19:36 Game of the Year 2021 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's 19th December 2021, so let's get into the news. Final Fantasy 14 is so popular it's been pulled from sale https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-16-final-fantasy-14-is-so-popular-its-been-pulled-from-sale Bungie Head Of HR Steps Down Following Report Of Toxic Workplace Culture At The Studio https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/16/bungie-head-of-hr-steps-down-following-report-of-toxic-workplace-culture-at-the-studio Five New Sega Genesis Games Added To Nintendo Switch Online, Including Altered Beast, ToeJam & Earl, And More https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/17/five-new-sega-genesis-games-added-to-nintendo-switch-online-including-altered-beast Tencent acquires Back 4 Blood developer Turtle Rock Studios https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-17-tencent-acquires-back-4-blood-developer-turtle-rock-studios George R.R. Martin Comments On His Elden Ring Collaboration https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/19/george-rr-martin-comments-on-his-elden-ring-collaboration RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week I've been playing Halo Infinite's Campaign, plus checking out Cyberpunk 2077 one year on from it's release. I'll also be rounding up the Game Awards 2021 in terms of the big winners, plus looking ahead to Sifu and looking back at some of the games you may have missed in 2021. 00:00 Introduction 03:34 Halo Infinite Campaign 12:36 The Game Awards 2021 Roundup 16:25 Charts 17:32 Cyberpunk 2077 review (One Year Later) 27:57 Ten games you may have missed in 2021 37:06 Sifu 43:08 Bungie's 30th Anniversary in Destiny 2 48:55 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's 5th December 2021, so let's get into the news. PlayStation Plans New Service to Take On Xbox Game Pass https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-03/playstation-plans-new-service-to-take-on-xbox-game-pass Respawn's Vince Zampella Becomes Head of Battlefield Amidst Wider Franchise Changes That Include Creation Of Battlefield Universe https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/02/respawns-vince-zampella-becomes-head-of-battlefield-amidst-wider-franchise-changes-that Halo Infinite: 343 Industries Is Working To Add Fiesta, SWAT, And Free-For-All Playlists Before End Of Year https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/03/halo-infinite-343-industries-is-working-to-add-fiesta-swat-and-free-for-all-playlists Josef Fares' It Takes Two hit by Take-Two claim https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-03-josef-fares-it-takes-two-hit-by-take-two-trademark-claim RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week I've been playing Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, plus I've been getting stuck into the Halo Infinite Multiplayer that was released just after I recorded the last podcast. I've also been catching up on some of my backlog items and playing through It Takes Two, plus checking out the creepy card game called Inscryption. 00:00 Introduction 03:44 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl review 09:08 Looking forward to... Pokemon Legends: Arceus 15:34 All platform charts 16:59 It Takes Two review 23:15 Inscryption review 28:47 Halo Infinite Multiplayer impressions 37:32 Games coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.