YokeTalk Podcast

Rapid Topics Epic Games Store expands to carry Windows apps like Brave and Discordhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/4/22/22395997/epic-games-store-pc-apps-windows-store-brave-discord-itchKaty Perry’s new music video stars her BFF Pikachuhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/5/14/22435890/katy-perry-electric-music-video-pokemon-pikachuEA announces new Battlefield mobile game launching in 2022https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/22/22396717/ea-battlefield-mobile-smartphones-tablets-2022Apex Legends Mobile is going into beta this monthhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/4/19/22391634/apex-legends-mobile-betaSpotify is getting a weekly League of Legends esports news podcasthttps://www.theverge.com/2021/5/20/22444869/spotify-league-of-legends-weekly-esports-podcast-rift-reaction FFXIV Endwalker Releases on Nov. 23rd.  Pre-orders can play on Nov. 19th.  New class Melee DPS Reaper available.Nintendo’s new Zelda Amiibo removes tedium for an extra $25https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/19/22444520/nintendo-skyward-sword-hd-zelda-amiibo-fast-travel Nintendo Insider Tease Has Fans of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Excitedhttps://comicbook.com/gaming/news/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-2-release-date-insider-tease/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-2-nintendo-switch-release-date-report-news/The Nintendo Switch is finally getting a $10 calculator apphttps://www.theverge.com/tldr/2021/5/12/22432014/nintendo-switch-calculator-app-math

Main Topics Three reasons why Epic Games can give away $17.5 billion worth of games for free https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/12/22380895/epic-games-store-afford-give-away-17-5-billion-free-games Why Video Game Loot Is So Addictive, According To The Creators Of Diablo https://kotaku.com/why-video-game-loot-is-so-addictive-according-to-the-c-1846695147 Nvidia warns the great GPU shortage will continue throughout 2021 https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/15/22385261/nvidia-gpu-shortage-rtx-3080-warning-comments-2021

Main Topics PlayStation ‘is working on a counterpunch to Xbox Game Pass’, claims God of War creator https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-is-working-on-a-counterpunch-to-xbox-game-pass-claims-god-of-war-creator/ Global console, mobile and PC gaming drives $175B in content revenue in 2020 https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/blog/global-console-mobile-and-pc-gaming-drives-175b-in-content-revenue-in-2020

Main Topics CD Projekt Red is changing how it makes games after disastrous Cyberpunk 2077 launch https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/30/22358472/cd-projekt-red-restructuring-strategy-cyberpunk-2077-launch Speaking of Bad Launches that are Even Worse E3 2021 u-turns on proposal to put some content behind a paywall https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/e3s-2021-digital-event-could-be-partially-behind-a-paywall/

Main Topics More Switch Pro News https://www.tomsguide.com/news/nintendo-switch-pro-killer-graphics-upgrade-just-revealed-and-this-could-be-the-price https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-joy-con-patent/ Microsoft may buy Discord — here's what it means for gamers https://www.tomsguide.com/news/microsoft-may-buy-discord-heres-what-it-means-for-gamers https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/24/22348724/microsoft-xbox-party-chat-free-live-network-changes Battlefield survey hints at free to play, Battle Pass and weapon blueprints https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/battlefield-survey-hints-at-free-to-play-battle-pass-and-weapon-blueprints/

Main Topics FORTNITE’S EXPERIMENTAL STORY IS AN ATTEMPT TO CREATE ‘THE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE OF THE FUTURE https://www.theverge.com/22338403/fortnite-story-narrative-interview-donald-mustard-epic-games Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Leaker Reportedly Reveals Final Two DLC Characters https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/super-smash-bros-ultimate-nintendo-switch-lite-dlc-characters-dante-arthur-morgan/ A wireless Valve Index with inside-out tracking would be immense and isn't entirely unrealistic https://www.pcgamer.com/valve-index-wireless-eye-tracking-patent/

YokeTalk is moving from Tuesdays to Friday at 4:30 PM EST, so enjoy a bonus episode where the guys talk about what they've been playing recently, and answer questions from the chat!

Acquisitions galore continue to take the gaming industry by storm, but what do UnworthySeraph and Boz think of this newest change of hands?

Main Topics Anthem development is officially canceled https://www.pcgamer.com/anthem-next-cancelled/ Two new reports reveal the depths of Stadia’s struggles https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/26/22303496/google-stadia-struggle-wired-bloomberg-reports-studios Stadia version of Terraria is back in production after developer reconciles with Google https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/26/22303868/terria-stadia-version-back-development-canceled-google

PastorBoz and UnworthySeraph cover the recent Nintendo Direct, Blizzconline, and more!

UnworthySeraph and BozGS discuss game mechanic patents, the effects of Covid 19 on gaming, and expectations in relationships!

Seraph and Boz ring in February with the latest gaming news and the beginning of their relationship discussions. This week they talk about singleness!

UnworthySeraph is joined by Techy__ to talk Gabe Newell and his aspirations for video games played with your brain, Ninja and his parenting advice, and more!

It's a new era for Star Wars games, Halo Stats, Skyrim modders and more.

UnworthySeraph and PastorBoz talk about AR Games and how Covid has effected them before touching on habits and the all new "Yokers' Meta"

UnworthySeraph and BozGS ring in the new year with a look ahead and more.

Close out the year with UnworthySeraph and BozGS as they discuss gaming topics, Christmas, the new year, and more!

Seraph and Bos break down the Game Awards 2020 and more!

Boz is back, and he is upset...

AceWing is back again to discuss a variety of topics.

UnworhtySeraph is joined by long time friend Acewing to discuss the Game Awards Nominations and the #FreeMelee movement.

Episode 20 means Q&A! Enjoy a longer than usual episode with a Q&A segment at the end!

All things next gen consoles! Expandable storage, performance, availability issues and more are discussed in full!

As game streaming continues to grow, and VR remains in limbo, UnworthySeraph and PastorBoz talk about the upcoming consoles and more.

YokeTalk airs live on Waymaker Week 2020! Catch all the gaming topics and a discussion about sacrificial giving.

Followers and Leaders are BOTH important and have value. One is not better than the other, and this week, UnworthySeraph and PastorBoz tackle the subject among other gaming news.

Amazon is CANCELLING Crucible! That was short lived... Join UnworthySeraph and BozGS for Episode 15 of #YokeTalk

YokeTalk was always intended to be a podcast about gaming AND life, and we feel we've neglected the life aspect of the podcast a bit. So this week, we make it a point to talk through rest and work and how that affects our lives and efficiency. And of course, there are some gaming topics to discuss.

Hot off the presses, UnworthySeraph and BozGS talk all the ins and outs of acquisition of Bethesda by Microsoft. Also PS5 pricing discussion, Apple vs Epic and more!

Techy fills in for PastorBoz to talk with Seraph about the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Oculus Quest 2 leak, Apple changing app store policy, and more!

Epic and Apple are at it again, and a $300 Xbox Series S gets very different reception from Boz and Seraph.

Seraph shares a horror story, and Boz introduces a new member of the family before they plunge into this week's topics!

Once again an upgraded Nintendo Switch model is being rumored, but is it for real this time? Discussion also continues in the Apple vs Epic Games battle that is unfolding as Epic makes some questionable decisions. Also, Boz isn't going to finish Paper Mario: Origami King.

Epic Games is SUING Apple? Who do they think they are? Will Fortnite ever be playable on Mobile again? Boz and UnworthySeraph weigh in on the dilemma.

Twitch Prime as a name is being killed off and replaced with "Prime Gaming". Not only that, but Halo Infinite is getting delayed to 2021.TopicsAmazon Kills Off Twitch Prime Name, Replaces It With ‘Prime Gaming’ Perk With Free Games and Content https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/amazon-twitch-prime-gaming-replaced-free-games-1234730422/ People are still spending record amounts on gaming in the US this year https://www.engadget.com/record-video-game-spending-us-q2-2020-163834813.html Halo delayed to 2021...just announced. COVID played a part in this decision https://venturebeat.com/2020/08/11/halo-infinite-delayed-into-2021-xbox-series-x-still-launching-this-year/ Sony’s Spider-Man exclusive sparks backlash https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/technology-53654338 Apple Wages War with the Gaming Industry https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/09/apple-goes-to-war-with-the-gaming-industry/ Treyarch’s COD tease trailer coming this week https://www.pcgamer.com/call-of-duty-arg-teases-black-ops-reveal-coming-later-this-week/ Fall Guys' is getting its first new levelhttps://www.engadget.com/fall-guys-new-level-path-bug-fixes-174930233.html

Halo Infinite Multiplayer will be free to play, but what does that mean for the franchise as a whole? This, more Halo news, Warzone updates, Fall Guys, and more. 

Seraph got his first flat tire miles away from home. Join PastorBoz in hearing the story for the first time and see how it unfolds!

Rocket League goes Free to Play, trains coming to Warzone, Boz gets VR, and more in this week's episode of the YokeTalk Podcast!

Ubisoft seems to be changing direction with the presentation of their Ubisoft Forward Event, and Amazon's next game gets delayed 9 months. UnworthySeraph and PastorBoz talk it out as always. 

On Episode 2 of the YokeTalk Podcast, UnworthySeraph and PastorBoz open up with a discussion about how even though they have very different opinions when it comes to some games, that doesn't prevent them from being great friends.

Join UnworthySeraph and PastorBoz as they kick off the Yoketalk podcast by talking about what a "yoke" even is, why they are "Yokefellows", and what that has to do with the podcast. Then they jump into some gaming topics, talking about the new 200 Player Call of Duty Warzone Update, Dr Disrespect being banned on Twitch, and more!