Update Required

Our last ever episode of the Update Required podcast. All good things must end and so we're putting a bow on the show and signing out. Thanks so much to everyone for their support and listens over the past year and please don't hesitate to keep in touch! Follow Guerd @m1ster1nd1go on Twitter! Follow Cody @codbau on Twitter! Links to the stories discussed in today's episode: Nintendo Direct 2021 Recap - https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-direct-february-2021-live-updates-everything-announced-news Bungie Is Looking To Expand The Destiny 2 Universe (via Ethan Gach on Kotaku) https://kotaku.com/bungie-is-looking-to-expand-the-destiny-2-universe-1846305440

Sorry for the shorter episode but here's a quick update on the games we've been playing this week! Guerd and Cody gather for a quick episode to talk about the games they've been playing this past week including Destiny 2's Season of the Chosen and the Division 2. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast

Guerd and Cody deliberate whether or not Stadia can survive after closing it's Stadia Games & Entertainment division and focusing solely on their technology and third party game releases. With the news that Google Stadia has closed it's Stadia Games & Entertainment division and put 150 existing employees out of a job, Guerd and Cody discuss whether or not there is a future for the streaming platform. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Story referenced in the episode: https://stadiasource.com/article/1433/Google-Shutters-Stadia-Games-Entertainment-Jade-Raymond-Departs-Stadia

Guerd gives his spoiler-free thoughts on Bloober Team's latest - The Medium, which is available now for Xbox Series X / S on Xbox Game Pass. Bloober Team's latest psychological horror experience, The Medium, is out now for Xbox Series X / S and Guerd is here to give his spoiler-free thoughts on the game so far! Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast

With the news that Lucasfilm Games is back, the boys discuss the recently announced Indiana Jones and open-world Star Wars games. LucasFilm Games is back! And with it comes the exciting announcements of a brand new Indiana Jones game and an open-world Star Wars game from two well-suited teams. So what does this mean for the future of Star Wars games? The boys discuss. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast

Guerd and Cody run through 2021's upcoming slate of video games and celebrate their favorites. Damn, we forgot to mention Horizon: Forbidden West. :( But alas, on this week's episode we breakdown all of the game's confirmed for 2021 so far and which one's we are the most excited to play. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast

Guerd and Cody rank their favorite games of the year 2020! Welcome back everyone and happy new year! Despite 2020's shortcomings, it happened to be another fantastic year for video games so in our first episode of 2021, we rank our favorite games of the year 2020. GG App - Guerd: https://ggapp.io/m1ster1nd1go GG App - Cody: https://ggapp.io/codyb Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast

In the final Update Required of 2020, Guerd and Cody look back at CD Projekt Red's tumultuous week and discuss whether or not they'll ever be able to win the hearts and minds of their audience again after the challenging launch of Cyberpunk 2077. Thank you everyone so much for listening to the show this year and we'll see you all in 2021! Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Please direct your attention to these links for more information about the conversation around trans representation in Cyberpunk 2077. I'm certain there is more out there but I thought that these did a good job of giving a perspective on the issues: https://www.them.us/story/cyberpunk-2077-video-game-transphobic-stereotypes-boycott https://www.resetera.com/threads/cdpr-is-a-transphobic-company-its-time-we-stop-making-excuses-for-them.307474/ https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/09/03/trans-representation-in-cyberpunk-2077-matters-but-not-because-its-cyberpunk/

A review in progress for the highly anticipated video game Cyberpunk 2077. This week the boys are joined by streamer and friend of the show Zac Sweet (youngsweezy19) to review their time with Cyberpunk 2077 so far. Find him at: https://www.twitter.com/youngsweezy19 https://www.twitch.tv/youngsweezy19 Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Please direct your attention to these links for more information about the conversation around trans representation in Cyberpunk 2077. I'm certain there is more out there but I thought that these did a good job of giving a perspective on the issues: https://www.them.us/story/cyberpunk-2077-video-game-transphobic-stereotypes-boycott https://www.resetera.com/threads/cdpr-is-a-transphobic-company-its-time-we-stop-making-excuses-for-them.307474/ https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/09/03/trans-representation-in-cyberpunk-2077-matters-but-not-because-its-cyberpunk/

With The Game Awards arriving this week, can we expect major announcements such as the revival of the legendary horror franchise Silent Hills? The Game Awards premiere Thursday, 12/10 and before watching the show, Guerd and Cody have a fresh batch of game announcements and reveal predictions to share. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast

Guerd and Cody talk about what they've been playing and whether or not they expect widespread developer support for PlayStation 5's DualSense controllers' unique features for years to come. Guerd and Cody talk about what they've been playing and whether or not they expect widespread developer support for PlayStation 5's DualSense controllers' unique features for years to come. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast

Guerd and Cody predict which The Game Awards nominees will win in their categories. The Game Awards have announced their award nominees which means Guerd and Cody are placing bets and attempting to predict which games will win big on December 10th! Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast

Guerd and Cody give their thoughts on their time with the PS5 & Xbox Series X and the next-gen games they've played so far. The time has finally come...we've played the PS5 & Xbox Series X and are ready to talk about what we think plus all of the next-gen games we've been playing so far. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast

Guerd and Cody rank their favorite games of the PS4 / Xbox One generation Guerd and Cody reboot Update Required on the eve of the launch of next-gen consoles by shifting the show to a more conversational / big topic approach and kick things off by ranking their top 10 favorites games of the PS4 / Xbox One generation. Send us your feedback, questions and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast

Guerd and Cody gush over the brand new interface and user experience for PlayStation 5, discuss whether or not future Bethesda Games will be Xbox exclusive and tear the Monster Hunter movie trailer apart because let's be honest, it's going to be terr... Guerd and Cody gush over the brand new interface and user experience for PlayStation 5, discuss whether or not future Bethesda Games will be Xbox exclusive and tear the Monster Hunter movie trailer apart because let's be honest, it's going to be terrible and it breaks our damn hearts. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! PlayStation 5's Biggest UI Changes: How Sony Is Reinventing Its Interface For PS5 (Matt Espineli and Kurt Indovina at Gamespot) https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-5s-biggest-ui-changes-how-sony-is-reinventing-its-interface-for-ps5/1100-6483379/ Xbox head: Bethesda purchase wasn't to keep games away from other platforms (via Brendan Sinclair at GamesIndustry.biz) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-10-16-xbox-head-says-bethesda-purchase-wasnt-to-keep-games-away-from-other-platforms

Guerd and Cody discuss last week's PlayStation 5 Teardown presentation, some new details on updates to the PSN trophy system and incoming changes to the PlayStation Store. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcas... Guerd and Cody discuss last week's PlayStation 5 Teardown presentation, some new details on updates to the PSN trophy system and incoming changes to the PlayStation Store. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! New Trophy System Detailed (via Toshimasa Aoki at Playstation Blog) https://blog.playstation.com/2020/10/07/upcoming-trophy-levelling-changes-detailed/ Sony Reveals PS5 Teardown video (Article via Kyle Orland at Ars Technica) https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/10/sonys-official-ps5-teardown-shows-how-the-system-stand-actually-works/ PlayStation Backwards Compatibility FAQ (via PlayStation Blog) Sony Launching New PS Store on Web and Mobile This Month (via Sammy Barker on PushSquare) https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/10/sony_launching_new_ps_store_on_web_and_mobile_this_month Marvel's Avengers dev promises updates as interest fades, player numbers dwindle (via Tom Phillips on Eurogamer) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-09-marvels-avengers-dev-promises-updates-on-horizon-as-interest-fades-player-numbers-dwindle ‘Avengers’ Dips Below 1,000 Players On PC, Causing Matchmaking Problems (via Paul Tassi at Forbes) https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/10/08/avengers-dips-below-1000-players-on-pc-causing-matchmaking-problems/#1746d5be3a8f

Last week, Xbox Series X previews began to come online and have given us a new taste of what this next-gen powerhouse is capable of. Guerd and Cody breakdown the impressive numbers and chat about new details on PlayStation 5 that emerged this weekend... Last week, Xbox Series X previews began to come online and have given us a new taste of what this next-gen powerhouse is capable of. Guerd and Cody breakdown the impressive numbers and chat about new details on PlayStation 5 that emerged this weekend. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! A WEEK WITH THE XBOX SERIES X: LOAD TIMES, GAME PERFORMANCE, AND MORE (via Tom Warren on The Verge) https://www.theverge.com/21458254/microsoft-xbox-series-x-load-times-performance-gameplay-preview First PS5 hands-on videos show off hardware and games, but no UI (via Tom Warren on The Verge) https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/4/21500809/sony-ps5-photos-hands-on-videos-hardware-games-preview

In this special 20th Update Required episode, Guerd and Cody chat about Microsoft acquiring Zenimax Media / Bethesda as well as Amazon launching their new streaming service Luna but then share their top 5 most anticipated games releasing for the rest... In this special 20th Update Required episode, Guerd and Cody chat about Microsoft acquiring Zenimax Media / Bethesda as well as Amazon launching their new streaming service Luna but then share their top 5 most anticipated games releasing for the rest of this year. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! 1. Microsoft is acquiring Bethesda Softworks parent company ZeniMax (via Adi Robertson at The Verge) https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/21/21448877/microsoft-bethesda-softworks-zenimax-acquisition-xbox-game-pass-series-x Amazon Announces Luna Cloud Gaming Service (via Bo Moore at IGN) https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-announces-luna-cloud-gaming-service

At last, we finally know the price and release date for not only the PlayStation 5 but also the Xbox Series X & the newly revealed Xbox Series S. Guerd & Cody reunite to discuss what you need to know before launch and how to get your hands on one of... At last, we finally know the price and release date for not only the PlayStation 5 but also the Xbox Series X & the newly revealed Xbox Series S. Guerd & Cody reunite to discuss what you need to know before launch and how to get your hands on one of these this holiday season. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan says more PlayStation 5 units will be available than PS4s in 2013 (via Gene Park on Washington Post) https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/09/16/ps5-retail-units/ PlayStation's Jim Ryan: "We want to give gamers certainty that they're buying a true next-generation console" (via Christopher Dring on GamesIndustry.biz) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-09-17-playstations-jim-ryan-we-want-to-give-gamers-certainty-that-theyre-buying-a-true-next-generation-console

Guerd gives his full spoiler free thoughts on Marvel's Avengers after completing the Reassemble campaign this weekend and Cody joins to chat about last week's big NVIDIA event and Madden 21's fan backlash. Write in with your questions, comments, a... Guerd gives his full spoiler free thoughts on Marvel's Avengers after completing the Reassemble campaign this weekend and Cody joins to chat about last week's big NVIDIA event and Madden 21's fan backlash. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! NVIDIA Launches RTX 3070, 3080 and 3090 for $499, $699 and $1,499: Based on Samsung’s 8nm Process (via Areej Syed at HardwareTimes) https://www.hardwaretimes.com/nvidia-launches-rtx-3070-3080-and-3090-for-499-699-and-1499-based-on-samsungs-8nm-process/ Madden NFL 21 Controversy Explained (Via Rob Dolen at GameRant) https://gamerant.com/madden-nfl-21-controversy-explained/

Guerd and Cody bring you a wrap up of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020 (sorry, we actually missed a few games haha) as well as discuss a potential new Switch Pro model, The Game Awards still being on track for this despite the pandemic, and Joseph St... Guerd and Cody bring you a wrap up of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020 (sorry, we actually missed a few games haha) as well as discuss a potential new Switch Pro model, The Game Awards still being on track for this despite the pandemic, and Joseph Staten returning to 343 Industries to help finish Halo Infinite. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! A new Nintendo Switch model will launch next year, a new report claims (via Andy Robinson on Video Games Chronicle) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-new-nintendo-switch-model-will-launch-next-year-a-new-report-claims/ The 2020 Game Awards Is Still Happening (Online), and it's the Biggest One Yet - IGN Unfiltered (via Brian Barnett on IGN) https://www.ign.com/articles/the-2020-game-awards-is-still-happening-online-and-its-the-biggest-one-yet-ign-unfiltered Xbox brings in Bungie veteran to keep delayed Halo Infinite on track (via James Batchelor on GamesIndustry.biz) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-08-27-xbox-brings-in-bungie-veteran-to-keep-delayed-halo-infinite-on-track

Guerd and Cody discuss the potential of Breath Of The Wild 2 releasing this year, react to 505 Games response to criticism and ponder about DualSense's long-term feature utilization. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updatereq... Guerd and Cody discuss the potential of Breath Of The Wild 2 releasing this year, react to 505 Games response to criticism and ponder about DualSense's long-term feature utilization. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! Control publisher tries, fails to explain why next-gen upgrade is limited to Ultimate Edition (via Nicole Carpenter at Polygon) https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/20/21377188/control-ultimate-edition-upgrade-505-games-xbox-series-x-ps5-explanation Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Collector's Edition Listing Appears On Retailer Website (via Ryan Craddock at Nintendo Life) https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/08/zelda_breath_of_the_wild_2_collectors_edition_listing_appears_on_retailer_website PlayStation’s first global ad spot showcasing key immersive features for the PS5 console generation (via Mary Yee at Playstation Blog) https://blog.playstation.com/2020/08/20/presenting-playstations-first-global-ad-spot-showcasing-key-immersive-features-for-the-ps5-console-generation/

Strap in folks - on this episode of Update Required, Guerd and Cody speculate on new job listings for the next BioShock, Metroid Prime 4, and a potential PlayStation VR 2. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcas... Strap in folks - on this episode of Update Required, Guerd and Cody speculate on new job listings for the next BioShock, Metroid Prime 4, and a potential PlayStation VR 2. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! BioShock 4 will take place in ‘a new and fantastical world’, job listing suggests (via Tom Ivan on Video Games Chronicle) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bioshock-4-will-take-place-in-a-new-and-fantastical-world-job-listing-suggests/ Metroid Prime 4 is looking for a new lead producer (via Brett Makedonski on Destructoid) https://www.destructoid.com/stories/metroid-prime-4-is-looking-for-a-new-lead-producer-600541.phtml Sony Confirms Work On ‘Next-Generation’ VR Headset That Might Not Be PSVR 2 (via Jamie Feltham on UploadVR) https://uploadvr.com/sony-next-generation-vr-headset/

Sorry for the late episode folks! This week Guerd and Cody recap last week's PlayStation State of Play, Switch's astounding first-party exclusive sales numbers, Spider-Man coming exclusively to Marvel's Avengers for PS4 & PS5, and Apple not allow... Sorry for the late episode folks! This week Guerd and Cody recap last week's PlayStation State of Play, Switch's astounding first-party exclusive sales numbers, Spider-Man coming exclusively to Marvel's Avengers for PS4 & PS5, and Apple not allowing xCloud to be made available on iOS devices. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! Switch Worldwide Sales Top 61.44 Million, Animal Crossing New Horizons tops 22.4 Million. (Via Sal Romano at Gematsu) https://www.gematsu.com/2020/08/switch-worldwide-sales-top-61-44-million-animal-crossing-new-horizon-tops-22-4-million) Spider-Man Coming to Marvel’s Avengers As a Sony Exclusive (Via Matt T.M. Kim at IGN) https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-marvel-avengers-playstation-dlc-exclusive) Apple confirms cloud gaming services like xCloud and Stadia violate App Store guidelines (Via Nick Statt at The Verge) https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/6/21357771/apple-cloud-gaming-microsoft-xcloud-google-stadia-ios-app-store-guidelines-violations)

Despite the lighter news week, Guerd and Cody get together to catch up on a little of everything - including Halo Infinite's multiplayer going free to play, PS5 rumors and much more! Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updatereq... Despite the lighter news week, Guerd and Cody get together to catch up on a little of everything - including Halo Infinite's multiplayer going free to play, PS5 rumors and much more! Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! Rumour: PS5 'Shell' Pictures Leak Showing Outer White Casing in the Wild (via Robert Ramsey on PushSquare) https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/07/rumour_ps5_shell_pictures_leak_showing_outer_white_casing_in_the_wild Microsoft rebrands Xbox Game Pass (via Viki Blake on Eurogamer) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-02-microsoft-rebrands-xbox-game-pass PS5 life cycle could be reduced to 5 years, claim supply sources (via Tom Ivan on Video Games Chronicle) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ps5-life-cycle-could-be-reduced-to-5-years-claim-supply-sources/ Halo Infinite Multiplayer Is Free to Play, 343 Confirms (via Adam Bankhust on IGN) https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-infinite-multiplayer-is-free-to-play-343-confirms

Guerd and Cody recap Microsoft's jam packed Xbox Series X game showcase and discuss whether or not Halo Infinite impressed or disappointed. Also Junji Ito is in talks with Hideo Kojima for a horror game and...G4 is coming back? Write in with your... Guerd and Cody recap Microsoft's jam packed Xbox Series X game showcase and discuss whether or not Halo Infinite impressed or disappointed. Also Junji Ito is in talks with Hideo Kojima for a horror game and...G4 is coming back? Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! Xbox Series X Showcase Event: Every Game Shown, From Halo To Fable (via Steve Butts and Gabe Gurwin at Gamespot) https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-series-x-showcase-event-every-game-shown-from/1100-6479333/ Microsoft says Halo Infinite’s Gameplay reveal is “Work in Progress” (Via Andy Chalk at PC Gamer) https://www.pcgamer.com/yesterdays-halo-infinite-gameplay-reveal-was-a-work-in-progress-microsoft-says/ Hideo Kojima in talks with Junji Ito to develop a horror game (Via Tyler Fisher at Comicbook.com) https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/hideo-kojima-junji-ito-horror-game-silent-hills-ps5-playstation/ G4 is Against All Odds Making a Return in 2021 (via Logan Moore on Dualshockers) https://www.dualshockers.com/g4-returning-2021/

Better late than never...so here it is folks: our first ever spoilercast with one of 2020's biggest games so far - The Last of Us Part II. If you have yet to play or finish the game, you have been warned. Let us know what you think! updaterequire... Better late than never...so here it is folks: our first ever spoilercast with one of 2020's biggest games so far - The Last of Us Part II. If you have yet to play or finish the game, you have been warned. Let us know what you think! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast

Guerd and Cody discuss in depth the latest adventure from Sucker Punch Productions and then chat about The Last of Us Part II's triumphant debut on June 2020's NPD results as well as what Microsoft's updates to xCloud, Xbox Live, and Xbox Game Pass c... Guerd and Cody discuss in depth the latest adventure from Sucker Punch Productions and then chat about The Last of Us Part II's triumphant debut on June 2020's NPD results as well as what Microsoft's updates to xCloud, Xbox Live, and Xbox Game Pass could mean for their next-gen service offerings. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! June 2020 NPD: The Last of Us Part II has best U.S. launch month of the year (via Jeff Grubb on Venturebeat) https://venturebeat.com/2020/07/17/june-2020-npd-the-last-of-us-part-ii-has-best-u-s-launch-month-of-the-year/ Microsoft discontinues Xbox One X and Xbox One S digital edition ahead of Series X launch (via Tom Warren on The Verge) https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/16/21327330/microsoft-xbox-one-x-s-digital-edition-discontinued You will get more from your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership (via Phil Spencer on Xbox Wire) https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/07/16/players-first-you-are-the-future-of-gaming/

Guerd and Cody pour over the recently emerged details on the multiple projects cancelled by Valve since Half Life 2: Episode 2's release including a potential three-quel for not only Half Life but also Left 4 Dead. Write in with your questions, co... Guerd and Cody pour over the recently emerged details on the multiple projects cancelled by Valve since Half Life 2: Episode 2's release including a potential three-quel for not only Half Life but also Left 4 Dead. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! Details of Multiple Cancelled Valve Projects Revealed (via Joe Skrebels on IGN) https://www.ign.com/articles/half-life-3-left-4-dead-3-details-cancelled-valve Sony Unveils What PS5 physical game boxes will look like (via Sid Shuman on PlayStation Blog) https://blog.playstation.com/2020/07/09/first-look-box-art-for-upcoming-ps5-games/ Naughty Dog Responds to Threats and Negative Feedback (via Eddie Makuch on Gamespot) https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-2-director-thinks-internet

Guerd and Cody deliberate over what Mixer's transition to Facebook Gaming could mean for Microsoft's next-gen strategy, Ready at Dawn joining Oculus Studios, more chatter surrounding Rocksteady and WB Montreal's next games, and some more details abou... Guerd and Cody deliberate over what Mixer's transition to Facebook Gaming could mean for Microsoft's next-gen strategy, Ready at Dawn joining Oculus Studios, more chatter surrounding Rocksteady and WB Montreal's next games, and some more details about what 'Optimized for Series X' really means. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! The Next Step for Mixer (via the Mixer Team on the Mixer Blog) https://blog.mixer.com/2020/06/22/the-next-step-for-mixer/ Welcoming Ready at Dawn to Facebook (via Mike Verdu on the Oculus Blog) https://www.oculus.com/blog/welcoming-ready-at-dawn-to-facebook/ Yes, Batman Arkham developer Rocksteady is making a Suicide Squad game (via Tom Phillips at Eurogamer) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-22-yes-batman-arkham-developer-rocksteady-is-making-a-suicide-squad-game Xbox Series X: Embrace the Full Power of the Console with Games Optimized for Xbox Series X (via Will Tuttle on Xbox Wire) https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/06/25/xbox-series-x-full-power-of-console-games-optimized/

At long last, Cody and Guerd have got their hands on The Last of Us Part 2 and... it's been worth the wait. Also discussed: Cyberpunk 2077's delayed again, a Spider-Man: Miles Morales update from Insomniac, last week's EA Play showcase, a new Crash B... At long last, Cody and Guerd have got their hands on The Last of Us Part 2 and... it's been worth the wait. Also discussed: Cyberpunk 2077's delayed again, a Spider-Man: Miles Morales update from Insomniac, last week's EA Play showcase, a new Crash Bandicoot game's on the way, and more! Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales – An update from Insomniac Games (via Brian Horton on the Playstation Blog) https://blog.playstation.com/2020/06/18/marvels-spider-man-miles-morales-an-update-from-insomniac-games/ EA Play Live 2020: Everything Announced and Revealed (via Adam Bankhurst on IGN) https://www.ign.com/articles/ea-play-live-2020-everything-announced-and-revealed Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time rated for PS4, Xbox One in Taiwan (via Sal Romano on Gematsu) https://www.gematsu.com/2020/06/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time-rated-for-ps4-xbox-one-in-taiwan

On Update Required's longest episode yet, Guerd and Cody take a deep dive into last week's exceptional PlayStation 5 games + hardware showcase and talk about the future of Destiny 2. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updatereq... On Update Required's longest episode yet, Guerd and Cody take a deep dive into last week's exceptional PlayStation 5 games + hardware showcase and talk about the future of Destiny 2. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Update Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! PS5 showcase recap: Everything you need to know (via Sid Shuman on the PlayStation Blog) https://blog.playstation.com/2020/06/11/ps5-showcase-recap-everything-you-need-to-know/ BUILDING A VIABLE FUTURE IN DESTINY 2 (via Deej on Bungie.net blog) https://www.bungie.net/en/Explore/Detail/News/49189

Guerd and Cody make predictions on what to expect from the upcoming PlayStation 5 event, break down Xbox's new backwards compatibility features, gush about last week's Last of Us Part 2 showcase, and ponder what Kojima Production's cancelled project... Guerd and Cody make predictions on what to expect from the upcoming PlayStation 5 event, break down Xbox's new backwards compatibility features, gush about last week's Last of Us Part 2 showcase, and ponder what Kojima Production's cancelled project might have been. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Updated Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! You’re Invited: A Look at the Future of Gaming on PlayStation 5 (via Jim Ryan on PlaystationBlog) https://blog.playstation.com/2020/05/29/youre-invited-a-look-at-the-future-of-gaming-on-playstation-5/ PS5 event set for June 4, PlayStation CEO says supplies look good for launch (via Ian Sherr on CNET) https://www.cnet.com/news/playstation-planning-june-4-ps5-event-ceo-says-supplies-look-good-for-launch/ IGN Summer of Gaming: Schedule, Charity Events and More Revealed https://www.ign.com/articles/summer-of-gaming-live-stream-schedule-games-list Xbox Series X: The Most Powerful and Compatible Next-Gen Console with Thousands of Games at Launch (via Jason Ronald on Xbox Wire) https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/05/28/xbox-series-x-next-generation-backward-compatibility/ The Last of Us Part II State of Play Stream Showcases Open Environments and… the PlayStation Vita? (via Logan Moore on Dualshockers) https://www.dualshockers.com/the-last-of-us-part-2-state-of-play-gameplay-vita/ Hideo Kojima claims he recently had a ‘major project’ cancelled (via Andy Robinson on Video Games Chronicle) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hideo-kojima-reveals-hes-recently-had-a-major-project-cancelled/

Guerd and Cody serenade your Memorial Day plans with a conversation on NPD's April 2020 results, PlayStation subscription service stats, and the recently announced New Game+ Expo. Oh... and we also talk about spaghetti. Write in with your question... Guerd and Cody serenade your Memorial Day plans with a conversation on NPD's April 2020 results, PlayStation subscription service stats, and the recently announced New Game+ Expo. Oh... and we also talk about spaghetti. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Updated Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! PlayStation Now reaches 2.2m subscribers (via Matthew Handrahan on GamesIndustry.biz) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-05-19-playstation-now-reaches-2-2m-subscribers PlayStation Plus reaches 41.5m subscribers (via Rebekah Valentine on GamesIndustry.biz) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-05-19-playstation-plus-reaches-41-5m-subscribers April 2020 NPD: U.S. game spending breaks records (via Jeff Grub on VentureBeat) https://venturebeat.com/2020/05/22/april-2020-npd-u-s-game-spending-breaks-records/amp/?__twitter_impression=true New Game+ Expo (NGPX) Announced and will be held June 23rd 2020 (via Jenni Lada on Siliconera) https://www.siliconera.com/new-game-expo-ngpx-2020-will-be-held-june-23-2020/

Guerd and Cody chat about the new 'PlayStation Studios' branding, Epic's unveiling of Unreal Engine 5, last week's Ghost of Tsushima focused State of Play, and Phil Spencer's predictions of COVID-19's impact on video game production. Write in with... Guerd and Cody chat about the new 'PlayStation Studios' branding, Epic's unveiling of Unreal Engine 5, last week's Ghost of Tsushima focused State of Play, and Phil Spencer's predictions of COVID-19's impact on video game production. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Updated Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! PlayStation Studios Brand will launch alongside PS5 (via Christopher Dring on GamesIndustry.biz) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-05-12-sony-unveils-playstation-studios-brand-to-launch-alongside-ps5 A first look at Unreal Engine 5 (via Epic on their blog) https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/a-first-look-at-unreal-engine-5 Ghost of Tsushima Gameplay, Open World Details Revealed (via Jonathan Dornbush on IGN.com) https://www.ign.com/articles/ghost-of-tsushima-gameplay-story-details-revealed Xbox lead Phil Spencer says the industry will start to see the impacts of coronavirus in early 2021, as some crucial aspects of video game production have 'basically stopped' (via Ben Gilbert on Business Insider) https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/video-game-delays-due-to-coronavirus-early-2021-2020-5-1029183430

Are we an Xbox podcast now? Guerd and Cody do a deep dive into each game from last week's **Inside Xbox** live stream and talk about whether or not this was next-gen's big debut. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! **updaterequi... Are we an Xbox podcast now? Guerd and Cody do a deep dive into each game from last week's Inside Xbox live stream and talk about whether or not this was next-gen's big debut. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Updated Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! Xbox 20/20 and Inside Xbox May Event Recap (via Will Tuttle and Jerret West on Xbox Wire) https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/05/05/xbox-2020-the-future-of-xbox/ https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/05/07/inside-xbox-may-2020-episode-news-recap/

Guerd and Cody discuss what a successful Summer Games Fest might mean for the future of E3, release date updates for two big PlayStation exclusive titles, Microsoft's upcoming third-party showcase for Xbox Series X, Xbox Game Pass reaching a big subs... Guerd and Cody discuss what a successful Summer Games Fest might mean for the future of E3, release date updates for two big PlayStation exclusive titles, Microsoft's upcoming third-party showcase for Xbox Series X, Xbox Game Pass reaching a big subscriber milestone, and Sony revealing exciting new finger-tracking technology for next-generation VR controllers. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Updated Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! Geoff Keighley Announces Summer Game Fest (via Rebekah Valentine on GamesIndustry.biz) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-05-01-geoff-keighleys-summer-game-fest-is-his-latest-push-to-rally-the-industry Release Date Updates For The Last of Us Part II, Ghost of Tsushima (via Herman Hulst on the Playstation Blog.) https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/04/27/release-date-updates-for-the-last-of-us-part-ii-ghost-of-tsushima/ The Last of Us Part 2 leaked online (via Hadyn Taylor on GamesIndustry.biz) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-27-the-last-of-us-part-2-leaked-online Microsoft to demo Xbox Series X games on May 7th (via Tom Warren on The Verge.) https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/30/21242869/microsoft-xbox-series-x-games-demo-date Xbox Game Pass subscribers have reached 10 million (via Rebekah Valentine on GamesIndustry.biz) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-29-microsofts-gaming-revenues-flat-in-q3-2020 Sony Reveals Research on Next-Gen Finger Tracked VR Controllers (via Jamie Feltham on UploadVR) https://uploadvr.com/sony-next-gen-vr-controllers-finger-tracking/

Guerd and Cody celebrate **Update Required**'s debut episode by chatting about the return of PAX, Animal Crossing: New Horizons launch month sales, the long rumored 'Lockhart' Xbox console, Stadia making moves, and what co-op could mean for the upcom... Guerd and Cody celebrate Update Required's debut episode by chatting about the return of PAX, Animal Crossing: New Horizons launch month sales, the long rumored 'Lockhart' Xbox console, Stadia making moves, and what co-op could mean for the upcoming Horizon Zero Dawn sequel. Write in with your questions, comments, and concerns! updaterequiredpodcast@gmail.com Follow Updated Required on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/URgamescast Support Games Journalists! PAX West Still Planned for September 2020 https://west.paxsite.com/news/article/an-update-on-pax-west-2020 Animal Crossing Launch Month Dollar Sales Exceed Lifetime Sales of Entire Franchise https://www.dualshockers.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-npd-march-2020/ Xbox rumor roundup: 'Xbox Series S' Lockhart, new Xbox headset, May event, and more https://www.windowscentral.com/okay-lets-talk-about-current-xbox-rumors-may-and-june-events-lockhart-revealed-and-more Stadia Roundup https://www.reuters.com/article/us-google-stadia/google-stadia-gains-users-after-giving-free-access-for-two-months-idUSKCN224386 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-24-google-has-launched-stadia-base-but-its-ditching-that-name https://www.dualshockers.com/stadia-connect-april-28/ Guerrilla is planning a Horizon Zero Dawn trilogy https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/horizon-zero-dawn-2/