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Is Mixtape a “real game”? Honestly, who cares; we love this coming-of-age story set in the 90s from Beethoven and Dinosaur, through Annapurna Interactive. It's quick, it's robust, and it's memorable, and that's what we're after from narrative-focused experiences like this. Snackaroo is advanced Snap by way of Aardman, for up to 5 players, and while it's a children's game for sure, it's got enough meat in the bun for the parents of those kids too. It's from Rudi Biber and Ravensburger, and we really like it. Plus the wood glue is out for a QoL project to make a complex setup more simple, with the Descent 2nd Edition organiser from The Game Doctors, via Feldherr. All that, and being famous for five minutes on r/CasualUK, on Ep249. 00:00 - Getting Creami with ninjas 09:47 - Snackaroo 22:00 - Kris's house is famous 25:15 - Mixtape 49:44 - Getting sticky with The Game Doctors on Feldherr On this episode were Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about, our Steam Curator page collects every video game we've ever reviewed available on the platform, and our BoardGameGeek page does the same for every boardgame. And if you'd like to see what we're up to between podcasts, your best bet is our Instagram page. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

This is JK! Games! — the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about.Welcome back to One More Game, our monthly video game book club series where we break down games together at your pace and dive deep into the moments, themes, characters, and anything else that stuck with us after credits.This month's One More Game is Mixtape, the musical narrative adventure from Beethoven and Dinosaur and Annapurna Interactive. From skateboarding through dreamy suburban streets to awkward teen memories...Mixtape feels like looking through your yearbook.Before our full review, we also build our own personal “Mixtapes” by picking songs that defined our high school experiences.Timecodes:00:00:00 - Start00:08:18 - Our Mixtapes00:26:40 - What did we expect?00:37:40 - Best Character?00:44:20 - What stood out first?00:54:20 - Is it like Life is Strange?01:02:20 - Depression and Great Story Telling01:11:00 - Fourth Wall is broken01:15:00 - Dino Park01:18:20 - Cabin Stash01:23:43 - Slater's Room01:31:30 - Party Time!01:38:35 - End Scenes and thoughts01:48:44 - Final ReviewSupport the showJK! Games! is a weekly gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we actually care about.Our recurring play-along series — One More Game — is our version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes.You can:• Play at your own pace• Stay spoiler-light• Or dive deep with usWhether you're Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation.Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week.Want to show us some love? Click Me!DiscordTwitch YoutubeInstaBsky

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are diving into the incredible catalog of Annapurna Interactive and debating which titles truly define their legacy. From unforgettable stories to genre-defining experiences, we're breaking down the games that helped shape modern gaming and why these unique video games continue to resonate with players years later. Which Annapurna title stands above the rest, and what makes their approach to gaming so special? Join us as we celebrate one of the most influential names in indie gaming, revisit some of the best video games of the last decade, and discuss how Annapurna has changed the gaming landscape forever. This is one episode of the Video Gamers Podcast you won't want to miss!   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser, Dettmarp and Night Wizard63   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S.   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/h2cHKAvSmu Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lever Mixtape op til hypen?Mixtape er et adventure-spil udviklet af Beethoven & Dinosaur og udgivet af Annapurna Interactive. Mixtape blev første gang annonceret tilbage i 2024 til Xbox Summer Showcase og er en coming-of-age-historie om tre venner, der har deres sidste aften sammen efter high school i 1990'erne. Gennem musikken sendes plottet både frem og tilbage til surrealistiske og følelsesladede minder fra deres ungdom.Den oprindelige idé til Mixtape opstod, da spilinstruktør Johnny Galvatron havde lavet et mixtape med sine yndlingssange og “arrangerede dem på forskellige måder” for at “se, hvilken historie det kunne fortælle”.Mixtape har fået ekstremt gode anmeldelser af kritikere verden over, men flere brugere har kritiseret spillet for både at være for kort, for ikke at være andet end et nostalgiprodukt og for “bare” at være en interaktiv film. Hvor lander vi her i Arkaden? Kan vi se meningen med galskaben? Alt det, og meget mere, skal vi finde ud af nu, for nu skal vi anmelde Mixtape!I denne episode deltager Jacob Ege Hinchely, Emil Øgaard og Morten Urup.Tusind tak, fordi du lytter med.

Fatality! Mortal Kombat II is out, and its hilarious, in a good way! Plus Mixtape shines in a way I never expected. Meanwhile, Nintendo jumps on the price increase bandwagon, Ahsoka is stuck in another galaxy for another year, and peacock is about to get a speed boost.

W dzisiejszym odcinku głównym tematem jest Mixtape – najnowsza produkcja studia Beethoven & Dinosaur (twórców The Artful Escape), wydana przez Annapurna Interactive. Gra, która zadebiutowała w Xbox Game Pass oraz na PS5 i Nintendo Switch 2, wzbudziła ogromne emocje swoim podejściem do narracji i muzyki. Analizujemy, czy ta „interaktywna składanka wspomnień” to jeszcze gra wideo, czy już trzygodinny teledysk. Rozmawiamy o nostalgii za latami 90., genialnym soundtracku (Iggy Pop, Joy Division, The Cure) oraz o tym, czy brak tradycyjnych wyzwań w gameplayu jest wadą, czy zaletą tej opowieści o dorastaniu. W programie: Recenzja Mixtape – czy klimat i „vibe” wystarczą, by uznać tę grę za hit? Dyskusja o długości gier – 3 godziny zabawy za 20 dolarów: uczciwa oferta czy przesada?Soundtrack roku? – analizujemy dobór utworów i ich rolę w budowaniu onirycznych sekwencji wspomnień. Co jeszcze u nas słychać? – krótkie podsumowanie tego, w co graliśmy w ostatnim tygodniu (w tym m.in. powrót do tematów z poprzednich tygodni).Prowadzący: Paweł Typiak i Mateusz FidutRealizacja: Bartek Matla

Is Mixtape the next indie masterpiece from Annapurna Interactive? We debate the merits of this highly anticipated indie game.Mixtape is a coming-of-age adventure that uses music as a literal time machine to navigate the memories of three friends on their last night of high school. We argue about whether this game is truly a success, diving into its unique gameplay, characters, and story.We also decided this game needed a deep spoiler discussion, so we break down our true feelings about those big story moments at the end of the video!Timestamps: 0:00 Review & Discussion 20:06 SPOILER DISCUSSION & Ending ExplainedIf you enjoyed the video, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more deep-dive indie reviews and spoiler discussions!#Mixtape #AnnapurnaInteractive #IndieGames #GameReview #MixtapeEndingExplained #WorkforceGaming

Move on over, Life Is Strange and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. ‘Side A' of the all-new episode of Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast is ALL about Beethoven & Dinosaur's Mixtape! The Lost Records Journal and StrangeCast co-hosts Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt sit down for a full-blown spoilercast and review of the Annapurna Interactive-published title.

Hola indietecos, ésta semana vengo a contarles sonbre mi momento especial de la semana mientras completé Mixtape el nuevo juego de Beethoven and dinasours editado por Annapurna Interactive, sin lugar a dudas uno de los juegos del año y además cómo junto con Dispatch pienso que son una nueva forma de jugar.

No Bom Dia, Minha Vida de hoje, Isadora Basile comenta junto com  @lexxissc  as declarações do CEO da Take-Two sobre o desenvolvimento de BioShock 4, que admitiu publicamente que a empresa gastou tempo e dinheiro em direções criativas que não funcionaram. Também: Pragmata atinge 2 milhões de cópias em 16 dias e a Capcom começa a falar em franquia; Mixtape, da Annapurna Interactive, lança com uma das maiores notas críticas do ano; Subnautica 2 entra em Early Access em 14 de maio com toda a história de bastidores do processo judicial entre os fundadores e a Krafton; o produtor do filme Mortal Kombat 2 questiona publicamente as críticas negativas; a Valve abre fila de reserva para o Steam Controller para combater scalpers; e Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lança um perfume oficial a €155,99._________________❤️____________________

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In this episode, Bryan and Josh check into the Hotel Letztes Jahr to discuss Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. Developed by Simogo and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game marks a clear step in the studio's evolution from mobile hits like Sayonara Wild Hearts toward a slower, more contemplative experience inspired by survival horror and art-house cinema. Following Lorelei Weiss through the hotel's labyrinthine halls, we dig into its nonlinear progression, dense numerical puzzles, and layered storytelling. From the intricate mansion layout to its striking black, white, and magenta aesthetic (and the unsettling presence of the maze men) the game creates a constant sense of discovery as each puzzle leads to several more.The conversation also explores the game's deeper structure and themes, including its puzzle design, the necessity (and chaos) of note-taking, and the friction created by its one-button interface. More than just a puzzle game, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes emerges as a meditation on art itself, particularly the tension between creative expression and commercial pressure. So listen in as we reflect on an experience defined by confusion, discovery, and creeping unease… a discussion that aims to be as thoughtful and layered as the game we're unpacking.Three Word Reviews:Josh - Fractal, Fracture, ForgivenessBryan - Puzzles Beget Puzzles

Gaming has certainly fallen into the same trap as Hollywood at least with a major part of AAA gaming where established franchises are king, and although movies also have the "indie space" they only really come up in the greater zeitgeist during award season. In contrast, with gaming, the indies are the area where originality has shined through more and more in each passing year. so it was interesting to hear Ben Starr say that "original IP should be King" right now. Should this be the case? Should more established gaming publishers steer into original IP again? Sean and Marc discuss if this is even possible outside of the indie space. Sean has also been playing a new indie game called People of Note that has just released from Iridium Games and Annapurna Interactive is the Rhythm Turn-Based RPG something you should pick up? Sean gives you the details. Also, Marc's been playing more Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown too. Plus, Xbox Fanfest is back, Marc has thoughts on the Super Mario Galaxy movie, Disney may have interest in purchasing Epic Games, Steam is going to show you framerates for games, Palworld has a dating sim, more layoffs in gaming and more!You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/L6kOPer3hHw

N'hésite pas à nous laisser une note ou un commentaire sur les plateformes de podcast si tu apprécies l'émission ! Le Nikon Film FestivalOuter Wilds (jeu vidéo développé par Mobius Digital et Annapurna Interactive) - dispo sur consoles et PC My Ghosts go Ghost (album de By Storm) - dispo sur toutes les plateformes de streaming Wonder Man (série de Destin Daniel-Cretton) - dispo sur Disney+ A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (série de George R. R. Martin et Ira Parker) - dispo sur HBO Max En boucle (film de Junta Yamaguchi) - dispo sur MyCanalOrelsan Tour 2026 (série de concerts) Palestine 36 (film de Annemarie Jacir)Gourou (film de Yann Gozlan)Les Années (livre d'Annie Ernaux) Dummy (album de Portishead) Piano (album d'Armin van Buuren) Scenaris (album de Joï) Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey (jeu vidéo développé par Wagotabi Limited) - dispo sur SteamLe Seigneur des Anneaux (livre audio) Adobe Premiere Pro 2026 (logiciel de montage) Tu peux nous retrouver sur tous nos autres réseaux : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/picturalthings/YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@PicturalThingsTikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@pictural.thingsHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, writer and reluctant tea shop assistant, spacevalkyries! The game she is talking about today is Wanderstop by Ivy Road and Annapurna Interactive. You can also find her work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Following on from the release of ‘Side A' of Episode 121, which is available on RSS feeds and YouTube, Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast is now back with the ‘Side B' part of the show. The Lost Records Journal co-hosts Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt continue their discussions around several different topics, including Life Is Strange and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage co-creator Michel Koch and Beethoven & Dinosaur's Mixtape getting delayed into 2026.

Saddle up and pedal forth for adventure!The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button spun through its options and landed on a choice that will have Tom and Chris spinning their own tires! Enter the latest game developed by Messhof, this time with publisher support from Annapurna Interactive. In this third person open world racing game, players are tasked with collecting some legendary items to save the world. Sounds pretty standard, except these items are actually stolen parts of a sentient bicycle. If you think the plot sounds unusual for a cycling game, our hosts don't disagree! But will they agree that it is worth your time? Join our dynamic duo as they discuss what they discovered while exploring this world of wheels and learn if it's worth a visit!What do you think? Let us know!Hit us up on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tc1h1dOr on Threads at https://www.threads.net/@tc1h1dDrop us an email at tc.1h1d(at)outlook[dot]comFollow us on Goodpods @1h1dCheck out our fancy site: https://quitthebuild.com/1h1dWatch the video: https://bit.ly/1H1DYTThanks for taking this ride with us :-)

Just when you think it may be a great week to celebrate games, here comes a huge gaming business deal that has the potential to change the fortunes of a major gaming publisher. Announced on Monday, EA was taken private for $55 billion by the Saudi Arabia Private Investment Fund and two other private investment firms. Sean and Marc discuss what this could mean for EA, its employees, and could some of EA's big franchises could go down in the wake of this. There was a major gaming convention this weekend in the Tokyo Game Show, which featured a State of Play from PlayStation, a TGS Showcase from Xbox, Annapurna Interactive having a mini showcase, a PC Gaming showcase, and much more. The duo discusses their favorite announcements from some of the shows. Plus, Sean and Marc have both been playing Hades 2, Marc's been playing Silent Hill F, the Xbox ROG Ally & Xbox ROG Ally X have official prices and already sold out in many places, Doug Bowser is retiring at Nintendo, and another developer talks Game Key Cards, and more on this edition of Video Games 2 the MAX. You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/cAgrrUqdBdw

Bienvenidas y bienvenidos a Recarga Activa, el podcast diario de AnaitGames en el que filtramos lo más relevante de la actualidad del videojuego en pildorazos de 15 minutos. Estos son los titulares de hoy: Hades regresa a Game Pass este viernes Dispatch fijó ayer su fecha de lanzamiento en el próximo 22 de octubre THQ Nordic publicará Wreckreation el 28 de octubre Annapurna Interactive también se apunta al Tokyo Game Show de este año con su Direct From Tokyo Suscríbete para recibir el siguiente episodio en tu gestor de podcasts favorito. Puedes apoyar nuestro proyecto (y acceder a un montón de contenido exclusivo) en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anaitreload ♫ Sintonía del programa: Senseless, de Johny Grimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all about games, games, games (and apples) on this episode. There's a review of Jungo by Cocktail Games and thoughts on Agatha Christie's Death on the Cards from Modiphius, both of which got lots of outings in the most appropriate space for them: while on holiday. If you're after a bit of virtual tourism and/or you reckon yourself handy with a DSLR then Matt Newell and Annapurna Interactive's Lushfoil Photography Sim is very much for you, and if you want to live another life entirely (well, lots of lives, actually) then you'll want to give Time Flies from Playables and Panic a go too. And after all that relaxation, you might need to get on with some work, in which case may we recommend you Focus Friend by Hank Green and Honey B Games. All that, and glass grenades, on Ep231. 00:00 - Apple updates 05:48 - Holiday games 10:56 - Agatha Christie's Death on the Cards and Jungo 17:26 - Time Flies 27:23 - Lushfoil Photography Sim 50:05 - Focus Friend On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Peter (@XeroXeroXero). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

BGMania B-Sides #30 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth explores the vibrant synth-pop soundtrack of Wheel World, the charming cycling adventure from Messhof and Annapurna Interactive. The neon soundtrack serves as the perfect backdrop for Kat's cycling adventures, featuring an incredible collection of tracks with dew-droppy bell melodies and electrifying synth propulsion. Created by artists from the Italians Do It Better label, including Johnny Jewel, JOON, and Orion, the music perfectly captures the mechanical and soulful combination at the heart of both cycling and electronic music. Whether you're a fan of retro synthwave, cycling games, or just great video game music, this B-Sides episode offers the perfect soundtrack for your own journey. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Pulsar from Wheel World [Johnny Jewel, 2025] Cruise Control from Wheel World [Johnny Jewel, 2025] Here To Stay from Wheel World [Johnny Jewel feat. JOON, 2025] Never Surrender from Wheel World [Johnny Jewel, 2025] Darklands from Wheel World [Johnny Jewel, 2025] Villan Of Love from Wheel World [Johnny Jewel feat. Orion, 2025] I Want It All from Wheel World [Johnny Jewel feat. JOON, 2025] Cosmic Ghost from Wheel World [Johnny Jewel feat. Orion, 2025] Moon Rider from Wheel World [Johnny Jewel feat. Orion, 2025] Hold On from Wheel World [Johnny Jewel feat. JOON, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

We found a couch in Los Angeles and we're getting our friends from all around the industry to hang out at the Warframe Villa! Thanks to our friends at Annapurna Interactive for presenting this stream!Thanks to Young Horses for their support of Giant Bomb @ Nite! Bugsnax VR is out now, go play it! Sign up for the Young Horses newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/g5DUzTAnd check out their Steam page! https://store.steampowered.com/developer/younghorses/00:00 - Opening00:07 - Nite 1 - Segment 1 - Jesse Vitelli and John Carson19:02 - Nite 1 - Segment 2 - Imran Khan, Bailey Meyers, Tyler Gardner, Mike Vayatta, and Adam Cole44:41 - Nite 1 - Segment 3 - Ben Starr, Jen English, and Gavin Verhey01:06:57 - Nite 1 - Segment 4 - Rashad Redic, Bryna Dabby Smith, Riana Manuel-Peña, and Danny Peña01:28:29 - Nite 1 - Segment 5 - Alanah Pearce, Wout Van Halderen, Whyatt Bushnell, Mike Salyh, and Billy Shibley01:57:23 - Nite 1 - Segment 6 - Andrea Rene, Niki Grayson, Charles Harte, Guillermo Leoz, Michael Fitch, and Peter Hunt Szyptek02:42:01 - Nite 1 - Segment 7 - Russ Frushtick, Brad Shoemaker, Niki Grayson, Abby Russell, and Jeff Bakalar

(00:00:00) Jason Fanelli, Celia Bee, Emmet Nahil, Nikky Armstrong, Son M (00:26:07) Kate Sanchez, Phil Salvador, Chandana Ekanayake, Jill Grodt, and Jason Schrier (01:02:47) Segment 3 - Kelsey Lewin, Janet Garcia, Jacob Geller, Marcus Stewart, and Alex Van Aken (01:30:57) Segment 4 - Johnny Galvatron, Dean Woodward, Cessia Castillo, Kristy Norindr, and Mark Essen (02:10:56) Segment 5 - Jeff Gerstmann, Dan Ryckert, Mark MacDonald, Jordan Middler, Greg Miller, and Danny O'Dwyer (03:13:12) Segment 6 - Mike Minotti, Dan Ryckert, HBomberguy, Jeff Bakalar, Jan Ochoa, and Niki Grayson We found a couch in Los Angeles and we're getting our friends from all around the industry to hang out at the Warframe Villa! Thanks to our friends at Annapurna Interactive for presenting this stream!Thanks to Young Horses for their support of Giant Bomb @ Nite! Bugsnax VR is out now, go play it!Sign up for the Young Horses newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/g5DUzTAnd check out their Steam page! https://store.steampowered.com/developer/younghorses/00:00 - Opening00:04 - Nite 2 - Segment 1 - Jason Fanelli, Celia Bee, Emmet Nahil, Nikky Armstrong, Son M26:07 - Nite 2 - Segment 2 - Kate Sanchez, Phil Salvador, Chandana Ekanayake, Jill Grodt, and Jason Schrier01:02:47 - Nite 2 - Segment 3 - Kelsey Lewin, Janet Garcia, Jacob Geller, Marcus Stewart, and Alex Van Aken01:41:25 - Nite 2 - Segment 4 - Johnny Galvatron, Dean Woodward, Cessia Castillo, Kristy Norindr, and Mark Essen02:10:56 - Nite 2 - Segment 5 - Jeff Gerstmann, Dan Ryckert, Mark MacDonald, Jordan Middler, Greg Miller, and Danny O'Dwyer03:13:12 - Nite 2 - Segment 6 - Mike Minotti, Dan Ryckert, HBomberguy, Jeff Bakalar, Jan Ochoa, and Niki Grayson

Does the T stand for Tom?The advantage of using the Xbox Box Game Pass "Surprise Me" button to chose games is that it will invariably select niche games that probably wouldn't be on your radar. Such is the case with this puzzle adventure title created by uvula and published by Annapurna Interactive. You've probably never heard of the studio... because this is their first and only game... but you may be familiar with Keita Takahashi, most famous for creating and designing the Katamari Damacy series. If you are indeed familiar with that quirky franchise, you can start to make some fairly accurate assumptions of the art style and tone of this game. If not, just know you are in for something unlike most other things you've played. Will Tom and Chris appreciate this sojourn into the silly? Will it have meaty mechanics that keep them clamoring for more after the first hour is up? Time to take this title for a spin and see if it takes off!What do you think? Let us know!Hit us up on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tc1h1dOr on Threads at https://www.threads.net/@tc1h1dDrop us an email at tc.1h1d(at)outlook[dot]comFollow us on Goodpods @1h1dCheck out our fancy site: https://quitthebuild.com/1h1dWatch the video: https://bit.ly/1H1DYTThanks for taking this ride with us :-)

Both a color scheme and a hawk god.With no context outside of the key art, our hosts were in the dark about this random selection from the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button. It turns out to be a third-person action RPG developed in New Zealand by A44 and published by Annapurna Interactive. While that is a bit more to work with, it still doesn't paint the full picture of what this decidedly stylized title has to offer. With themes drawn from Cormack McCarthy's The Road, and combat mechanics inspired by Dark Souls, a vision of the experience starts coming into focus. But what happens when they picked up their controllers and that vision met with reality? Each host has invested an hour and now they meet to briefly discuss their findings. Will they agree to keep playing after the hour is up? Hit play to hear their decisions!What do you think? Let us know!Hit us up on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tc1h1dOr on Threads at https://www.threads.net/@tc1h1dDrop us an email at tc.1h1d(at)outlook[dot]comFollow us on Goodpods @1h1dCheck out our fancy site: https://quitthebuild.com/1h1dWatch the video: https://bit.ly/1H1DYTThanks for taking this ride with us :-)

What if Resident Evil 1 was just puzzles? What if it was also about eccentric artists and how they view their art and the creative process vs how their work is perceived? Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (Simogo, 2024) is that game! Tune in to find out how we felt about it! Guest Info: Jesse Guarascia * Find Jesse's work on Noclip's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@NoclipDocs * Support Noclip on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/noclip * Check out Blowback https://blowback.show/ * Follow on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/jesseguarascia.com TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Title Card * 0:35 Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts * 15:10 Story Setup/Story Themes * 34:40 Puzzles * 51:23 Presentation * 1:09:11 Closing Thoughts/Recommendations/Guest Plugs * 1:18:49 SPOILER WALL/Patron Thank-Yous * 1:21:12 Spoiler Section Music used in the episode is credited to Linea Olsson, Daniel Olsén and Jonathan Eng. You can purchase the soundtrack here (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2940730/Lorelei_and_the_Laser_Eyes__Original_Soundtrack/). Tracks used: * Titles (Linea Olsson, Daniel Olsén) * Art (Linea Olsson, Daniel Olsén) * Mind Game (Linea Olsson, Daniel Olsén) * Quiz Club (Daniel Olsén) * The Black Arts Coffee Club (Linea Olsson, Daniel Olsén, Jonathan Eng) * Interrogation (Daniel Olsén, Jonathan Eng) * The Last Dream (Linea Olsson, Daniel Olsén) * How It Ends (Linea Olsson, Daniel Olsén) Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (https://patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/bptGyEWbk7) Social Media: BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)!

It's a landmark episode for Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast podcast. Four years on from its debut on our YouTube channel, our flagship Life Is Strange podcast has finally reached 100 episodes! The Lost Records Journal and StrangeCast co-hosts Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt are back to mark the special occasion for the Life Is Strange podcast that was made by fans for fans in 2021.Our 100th episode of StrangeCast is a two-part special, which has been divided into 'Side A' and 'Side B.' StrangeCast's Side A drops today (14th May) and Side B will arrive on Friday (16th May). There are a lot of bits for Adnan and Adam to cover in the two episodes, including all of the latest news around Deck Nine, Don't Nod, Square Enix's Life Is Strange franchise and Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage!Timestamps:00:00 -- Introduction00:14 -- The usual pre-podcast chat between Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt02:27 -- What Aysha Farah, a writer on Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, said about Deck Nine's polarising 2024 title on her recent appearance on the 'Aunty Sochelle Hour-ish Show' podcast15:33 -- Beethoven & Dinosaur's Mixtape, which will be published by Annapurna Interactive, is now heading to the 2025 Tribeca Festival in June25:43 -- Don't Nod on the commercial success of Life Is Strange and Vampyr and the French developer and publisher's royalties from its backlog, including details on Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and Jusant35:49 -- Don't Nod on the major critical success of Life Is Strange since its 2015 release42:40 -- Don't Nod on what is next for the company after the reorganisation project and the delay for Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage53:47 -- Miscellaneous news: Life Is Strange comic book writer Emma Vieceli is hosting a free acting workshop at Letchworth Comic Con in June54:30 -- Lost Records: Bloom & Rage developer Don't Nod Montreal showed its support for La rue des Femmes, a women's shelter in Montreal55:02 -- Don't Nod Montreal art director Sam Bradley has shared new concept art from Lost Records: Bloom & Rage57:18 -- Comment from the listener! (Thanks, @ThomasMurch!

In which we play Storyteller (2023), and stop us if you've heard this one before. ➿

Up in the sky! Look! It's a bird!No planes or supermen here, just your character riding a bird on a journey to discover and document lots of strange fantastical creatures in this third person adventure title developed by Hollow Ponds and published by Annapurna Interactive. The Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button must want our hosts to see the forests and the trees in this game that places exploration and discovery at the forefront of the experience. Will finding weird critters and solving multiple choice quizzes amount to a fun and compelling game loop? Tom and Chris have approached this with open minds and ask you to do the same as you give this episode a listen and learn about their hour with this artsy affair. Time to find out if it was worth their precious time... and yours!What do you think? Let us know!Hit us up on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tc1h1dOr on Threads at https://www.threads.net/@tc1h1dDrop us an email at tc.1h1d(at)outlook[dot]comFollow us on Goodpods @1h1dCheck out our fancy site: https://quitthebuild.com/1h1dWatch the video: https://bit.ly/1H1DYTThanks for taking this ride with us :-)

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PS This is Awesome: Episode 366Fred has officially conquered F.I.S.T. and completed every Contra game in the Contra Collection. Now, he's diving into Bloom & Rage. Meanwhile, Jake has started Avowed and is digging into Obsidian's latest RPG.In listener feedback, PrescriptN asked if we've checked out Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge, which is free on PS Plus Premium. Sounds like a great pick for Star Wars fans, especially with all the VR we've been playing lately.In the news:

As one of the year's first major AAA releases inches ever closer with Monster Hunter Wilds, Sean and Marc delve a bit into the indie space as they discuss the latest ID @ Xbox showcase and the Annapurna Interactive showcase as well. Were there any games that stood out? Any that got them super excited for their eventual release? Sean certainly has quite a few from both. Could Neowiz be hinting that Lies of P: Overture is co-op? Also, in a quiet week for gaming news, Microsoft made some waves by introducing their A.I. gaming tech called Muse which featured a demo using a rather maligned Ninja Theory game Bleeding Edge. Is there a worry about this leading to job losses? Or is this more of a positive as a way to bring back older games and keep them available on modern consoles? Plus, NetEase makes some weird decisions after announcing great news for Marvel Rivals, a former Nintendo Sales employee says the Summer is when we see Switch 2, Ubisoft suffers another blow with Assassin's Creed Shadows, Sean has more to say on Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and more!You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/6MhLht6Y10cListen as a podcast and give us a review on these platforms... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/ Check out other W2M Network Shows Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/J9LZV4KLUgYRadulich in Broadcasting's Captain America: Brave New World Review: https://youtube.com/live/ln1cXAXGGzYRadulich in Broadcasting's Companion Review: https://youtube.com/live/pg3BQUrbpXIFollow on X (Twitter), Blue Sky, Instagram & TiktokSean on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/W2MSeanSean on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/w2msean.bsky.socialSean on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sgarmer05Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgarmer05/Marc on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HumanityPlagueFollow Us on all W2M Network Social Media Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetworkFollow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Welcome to episode 51 of Shack Together! We're joined by special guest Sam Chandler to discuss his in-depth (and belated - our fault, not his) review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and share insights on the latest S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 update. In addition, TJ Denzer (not present) has published their review of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, which we touch on during today's episode as well. Our main segment today introduces "NOW! That's What I Call Trivia: Volume Gaming," a game that tests the crew's knowledge on everything from Marvel Rivals to Annapurna Interactive's catalogue of releases. In Story Time, we cover significant industry developments, including NetEase Games' Marvel Rivals layoffs despite the game's enormous popularity, GameStop's sale of its Canadian and French operations, and Pacific Drive reaching 1 million units sold. We also discuss the newly announced Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2025 and share impressions of the Delta Force: Black Hawk Down campaign. And that's all for today's show! Thanks as always for listening and enjoy! Timestamps 0:00.000 Episode Summary 0:58.060 Chicken Chain Restaurants 13:43.046 It's Shack Together 14:44.963 Sam's Games - KC:D2, Elden Ring Neightreign 19:11.734 John's Games - Pirate Yakuza, GT7 on PS5 Pro 30:41.164 Joe's Games - Mother 3 36:02.404 Asif's Games - Balatro, F-Zero 99, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Mario Maker 2 46:24.326 NOW! That's What I Call Trivia: Volume Gaming 1:15:08.506 Previews - Delta Force 1:16:51.511 Reviews - Pirate Yakuza, Warriors: Abyss, Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog 1:23:09.464 News - Annapurna Interactive Showcase announced, Pacific Drive sales numbers 1:25:13.497 Industry News - Unity Stocky, Rivian Stock, Cliffy B's Panic Garden, Marvel Rivals and NetEase, + more 1:54:42.227 Community Notes   Articles mentioned in this episode Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 1.2 patch notes Delta Force: Black Hawk Down campaign impressions Stories from Sol: Gun Dog review Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2025 date and time announced Pacific Drive reaches 1 million units sold StreamElements State of the Stream January 2025: Marvel Rivals NetEase Games Marvel Rivals layoffs NetEase Games issues statement on Marvel Rivals layoffs GameStop sells Canada and Micromania France stores Humane AI Pin end date, bought by HP

After two weeks of R&R, the Duke boys are back! Plenty happened while we were away. Everything from Oblivion Remake leaking (again) to a supposed Xbox console dropping in 2026 circulated, so we have much to pick up at the start of the new year. For starters, a Developer Direct looms and the lineup could be stacked if it's to include The Outer Worlds 2, Fable, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and South Of Midnight as expected. The question on the tip of everyone's tongue is simply this: "What is the mystery fifth game appearance?" In year one, it was Hi Fi Rush. Year two gave it to a rare third party appearance in Square Enix for Visions Of Mana. The Duke debate what could show up! We also dive into Xbox's sudden competition with Valve as they've lept headfirst into challenging Windows with their own OS. How has this accelerated Microsoft's plans without a handheld ready? Plus, grim estimates of Xbox's current console sales and, even worse, Xbox's sales hits to Game Pass titles! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:35:13 - Dispelling the Black Myth Wukong… myth? 0:44:29 - Series X & S sales estimates are bleak 1:03:08 - 80% of sales lost on Game Pass titles 1:11:44 - Xbox Cloud Gaming is headed to LG Smart TVs 1:12:38 - Kojima's OD sees a setback 1:16:40 - Xbox rejected a Halo/DOOM crossover for Secret Level 1:21:22 - Jez Corden on more Indiana Jones games 1:24:19 - Season 1 of Marvel Rivals revealed 1:30:54 - Splash Damage cancels Transformers: Reactivate 1:33:52 - SEGA considering its own subscription service 1:37:24 - First look at Virtua Fighter 6 1:41:31 - PlatinumGames says they're planning some things.. 1:44:22 - Will Shen, former lead quest designer at BGS, on massive games 1:52:33 - So, this is where the former Annapurna Interactive team went 1:55:46 - SteamOS is available for third party devices 2:04:14 - Destiny 2 has lost 90% of its Steam players in seven months 2:13:37 - What We're Playing 2:51:47 - Matty's 74 Hours on Xbox 3:06:31 - Xbox Developer Direct soon? 3:30:03 - Oblivion Remake rumors 3:48:17 - Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass 3:51:00 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this first part of a two-part episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler reflect on the key developments in the gaming industry in 2024. They explore Mike Verdu's appointment as Netflix's VP of Generative AI for Games, his creator-first vision, and the rise of AI-driven tools to accelerate game development. The duo discusses Atari's nostalgic comeback, highlighted by founder Nolan Bushnell's insights on affordable VR tech like the Oculus Quest 3. They also tackle the staff exodus at Annapurna Interactive and its potential impact. The episode concludes with gaming-meets-music innovations, including Fortnite's Lofi Girl map, signaling a transformative era for gaming and media convergence.Come for the tech, and stay for the magic!Cathy Hackl BioCathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech and gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platform strategy. She's one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming. Cathy has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys. She has spoken at Harvard Business School, MIT, SXSW, Comic-Con, WEF Annual Meeting in Davos 2023, CES, MWC, Vogue's Forces of Fashion, and more. Cathy Hackl on LinkedInSpatial Dynamics on LinkedInLee Kebler BioLee has been at the forefront of blending technology and entertainment since 2003, creating advanced studios for icons like will.i.am and producing music for Britney Spears and Big & Rich. Pioneering in VR since 2016, he has managed enterprise data at Nike, led VR broadcasting for Intel at the Japan 2020 Olympics, and driven large-scale marketing campaigns for Walmart, Levi's, and Nasdaq. A TEDx speaker on enterprise VR, Lee is currently authoring a book on generative AI and delving into splinternet theory and data privacy as new tech laws unfold across the US.Lee Kebler on LinkedInKey Discussion Topics00:00 - Introduction to Generative AI in Gaming01:39 - The Nostalgic Return of Atari03:13 - Impact of the Oculus Quest 303:45 - Turmoil at Annapurna Interactive07:09 - The Convergence of Movies and Video Games09:21 - Evolving Media Properties10:16 - The Lofi Girl Map in Fortnite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, copy editor, writer and lost little cat, Stephanie Klimov! The game she is talking about today is Stray by BlueTwelve Studio & Annapurna Interactive! You can also check out her work here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

A State of Play has been announced, we might have a price for the 30th anniversary PS5, & more details on Annapurna Interactive's turmoil. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you'll get: GAMESCAST - our PlayStation State of Play predictions The STREAM is Hitman 3 VR Reloaded If you're a Kinda Funny Member: You can get today's Gregway And you can get Kinda Funny Podcast this afternoon, and tomorrow on YouTube and Podcast services. The Roper Report  - - State of Play returns tomorrow - Ads - PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Bundle Price Reportedly Revealed - Annapurna Interactive split reportedly caused by staff concerns over company direction - Nintendo's Patented a new mystery device - Sonic Central has been announced for tomorrow - Wee News! - SuperChats - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob, Patrick, and Cado are psyched to be joined by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, who's also the author of an upcoming book about the complicated legacy and uncertain future of Blizzard. With Janet traveling, the rest of the group mulls the strange blowup at Annapurna Interactive and the equally strange and crypto-infused return of Flappy Bird. Both Patrick and Jason have spent time with the audacious UFO 50, while Jason, sadly, hasn't exactly been blown away by The Lucky Squire. Rob, meanwhile, is busy managing a never ending winter in Frostpunk 2. At the very end, we indulge in some light sports, given that Jason is a long suffering fan of the Jets.Discussed: Annapurna Interactive Staff Resign Enmasse 5:21, Flappy Bird is Back? 18:20, Frostpunk 2 39:36, The Plucky Squire 1:03:56, UFO 50 1:05:28, Play Nice 1:17:08, Outro and Announcementnts 1:55:29See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the first of a series of 2-man shows, Tim and Ed talk about the PS5 Pro announcement, Annapurna Interactive's staff walkout, the return of Flappy Bird, and much much more! The PS5 Pro is an impressive, expensive mid-gen refresh that feels less essential than the PS4 Pro did in 2016https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/ps5/the-ps5-pro-is-an-impressive-expensive-mid-gen-refresh-that-feels-less-essential-than-the-ps4-pro-did-in-2016/ The entire staff of beloved game publisher Annapurna Interactive has reportedly resignedhttps://www.theverge.com/games/2024/9/12/24243317/annapurna-interactive-staff-reportedly-resigns Flappy Bird Creator Reacts To The Return Of His Gamehttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/flappy-bird-creator-reacts-to-the-return-of-his-game/1100-6526502/

It's time for some news! The Triple Click gang gathers to talk about the newly announced PS5 Pro ($700!), the Annapurna Interactive exodus, and the tragic demise of Concord, a game that lasted less than two weeks.One More Thing:Kirk: Rebel Ridge (2024, Netflix)Maddy: Nimona (2023, Netflix)Jason: Fleishman Is In Trouble (Taffy Brodesser-Akner)LINKS:The (really good!) NYT article about Ezra Edelman's lost Netflix Prince documentary: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/08/magazine/prince-netflix-ezra-edelman-documentary.htmlPreorder Jason's Book! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jason-schreier/play-nice/9781538725429/Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/joinBuy Triple Click Merch: https://maxfunstore.com/search?q=triple+click&options%5Bprefix%5D=lastJoin the Triple Click Discord: http://discord.gg/tripleclickpodTriple Click Ethics Policy: https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/

Whip out your tiny paint pots, dip your fine brushes in some water and get ready to very quickly give up on painting these tiny things because oh my god it's so fiddly why does mine look so much worse than every one of these pictures, wait buying more of these would cost how much? In a bold new move for the world of video games, a Warhammer 40,000 game has been released and Adam and Ben have played it! This week we review the picture-book adventure game The Plucky Squire, and talk about the recent dissolution of Annapurna Interactive, progress on The Sims movie, and of course all the latest news about contemporary crypto mascot Flappy Bird.Patreon - every new episode ad-free and a world of bonus podcastsBandcamp Premium EpisodesYouTube - including live streams and Let's PlaysTwitch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're simply too enthusiastic. Games we played this week include: The Plucky Squire (04:55) Satisfactory (10:30) Funko Fusion (12:25) Zero Zero: Perfect Stop (24:45) Serious Sam 4 (28:20) --- News things talked about in this episode: PS5 Pro announcement was not executed well (33:15) A year in, Unity ditches the runtime fee (57:30) https://unity.com/blog/unity-is-canceling-the-runtime-fee Entire staff of Annapurna Interactive walked out (1:01:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/developers-rush-to-reassure-players-of-forthcoming-releases-following-annapurna-interactive-mass-exodus The sad exploitation of Flappy Bird continues (1:07:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/flappy-birds-original-creator-does-not-support-its-revival Microsoft cuts another 600 jobs from games division (1:09:40) https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-lays-off-further-650-xbox-staff-no-games-cancelled-or-studios-closed --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

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In this episode of Geek Freaks, Frank delves into the sudden collapse of a major game studio and the rise of a new team. He also discusses the exciting reveal of Knull, the villain for Venom: The Last Dance, and the impact this could have on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The episode concludes with an insightful interview with professional cosplayers Elee and Ash, exploring their journeys in cosplay, from crafting unique costumes to navigating the competitive world of cosplay. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 Introduction – Single Player episode 02:17 Knull's introduction in Venom: The Last Dance and his role in the MCU 11:30 The return of Flappy Bird and its controversies 17:07 A game studio collapses, and a new studio emerges 22:02 PlayStation 5 Pro's controversial price 26:47 Emmys Recap – Winners and surprises of the night 30:10 Interview with cosplayers Elee and Ash – What it takes to stand out in the cosplay community Key Takeaways: Knull's MCU debut is highly anticipated, and fans expect him to play a pivotal role in future films, with his presence as a villain shaping upcoming story arcs. The collapse of a major indie game studio has sent shockwaves through the gaming world, but a new studio is rising to fill the gap. Cosplaying is much more than just putting on a costume – it's a combination of creativity, craftsmanship, and passion, with Elee and Ash giving insight into what it takes to succeed. Memorable Quotes: "Knull is set to be one of the MCU's biggest villains, rivaling even Thanos in terms of scope and threat." – Frank “When you're doing multiple costumes for a convention, you're basically managing a whole production, from concept to execution.” – Elee “I love putting my own spin on popular characters. It's about being unique and making the cosplay feel personal.” – Ash Call to Action: Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe to Geek Freaks and leave a review! Share your thoughts using #GeekFreaksPodcast on social media, and you could win one of five Blu-ray copies of Halo: Season 2! Links and Resources: Ash on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakedashbread Elee on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theacalix  Visit Geek Freaks Podcast for more geek news and updates. Check out Challenge Accepted Podcast for in-depth movie and TV discussions: Linktree. Follow Us: Facebook: @thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Patreon: Geek Freaks Patreon Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Listener Questions: Got a question or topic you'd love to hear us discuss? Send in your ideas via social media or join our Discord to chat with fellow listeners and the Geek Freaks crew! Apple Podcast Tags: Geek culture, Marvel, Venom, Knull, MCU, PlayStation 5 Pro, cosplay, cosplayers, gaming news, Emmys, Annapurna Interactive, indie games, Flappy Bird, podcast, video game studio collapse.

Enough of this silly PlayStation 5 Pro talk, it's time to live in the now! It's time to move on to the PlayStation 6! We'll also talk about the first game announced for Nintendo's next Switch, layoffs at Xbox, this entire Annapurna Interactive mess, the next game in the Battlefield franchise, skate., Tony Hawk, Flappy Bird, and BattleTech centers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 440 - The PS5 Pro is real, and it is expensive. I Am Your Beast rewards speed and style. Annapurna Interactive's staff just walked out on the company, and this week's game discussions include Yars Rising, Hollowbody, and more. (0:00) - Intro (2:21) - PlayStation 5 Pro Announced (41:57) - I Am Your Beast Impressions (52:57) - Annapurna Interactive Staff Resigns (1:06:57) - Castlevania: Dominus Collection Impressions (1:29:26) - Hollowbody Impressions (1:35:00) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:36:41) - Yars Rising Impressions (1:48:22) - Mika and the Witch's Mountain Impressions (2:01:04) - Also This Week (2:20:08) - L&R: PS5 Pro Inquiries (2:30:42) - L&R: Dreamcast Memories (2:40:15) - L&R: Broader Audience Reactions (2:43:26) - Bets (2:49:50) - Closing

The Playstation 5 Pro was announced this week with a cacophony of groans from the audience. Is the new console worth the small percentage of games that will utilize it? Elsewhere, more layoffs hit those at Microsoft, the staff of Annapurna Interactive collectively resign, Ubisoft stocks plummet and Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 soars. Then we get into some of the games we've played: Astrobot and a whoooole lot of Satisfactory! 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Work schedules 3:00 - TwitchCon is this week 4:20 - Happy Birthday 25:50 - The PS5 Pro 49:30 - What IS Concord? 53:40 - More layoffs at Microsoft 1:00:25 - Employees at Annapurna Interactive collectively resigns 1:09:30 - Will Palworld switch business models? 1:12:10 - Modders hack into Baldur's Gate 3 level editor 1:17:30 - Ex-Sony President says people should "drive an Uber" about industry layoffs 1:22:00 - Ubisoft stocks plummeting 1:28:35 - Flappybird is back? 1:32:50 - Hasbro using AI for Magic the Gathering? 1:39:10 - Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 hits 225k on Steam 1:42:00 - Embracer embracing Metro devs 1:46:00 - Elden Ring patch nerfs boss? 1:49:30 - Tony Hawk teasing a new game? 1:53:45 - Is Dave the Diver an indie game now? 1:55:25 - Unity canceling usage fees 2:00:00 - Justin Wong causing players to quit Marvel vs Capcom 2:13:20 - Astrobot 2:37:45 - Satisfactory 1.0 3:08:00 - ShoutoutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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