Podcasts about Apex Legends

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Destiny 2 is ending active development, and it got us thinking: what makes someone stick with a live service game for years?This week on JK! Games!, we discuss why some games become part of our daily lives while others never quite click. From Destiny 2 and Final Fantasy XIV to Fortnite, Apex Legends and more, we're breaking down the secret sauce that keeps players coming back.We also discuss whether live service games have become too difficult for new players to jump into and what publishers owe players when these games eventually reach the end of their lives. Timestamps00:00:00 – Start00:21:46 – Housekeeping00:27:53 – Easy Mode: What We've Been Playing00:39:29 – Normal Mode: News We Care About00:49:49 – Expert Mode: What Makes Someone Commit to a Live Service Game?Support 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

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Marathon's player numbers are collapsing, Apex Legends is surging again, and rumors suggest Disney may be entering the extraction shooter genre.In this episode, we break down:● Why Marathon's retention and onboarding may be fundamentally broken● Whether Bungie can still save Marathon● How Arc Raiders became the first mainstream extraction shooter hit● Why extraction shooters still struggle with accessibility● The debate around wipes, PvP pressure, and economy design● Why Apex Legends is suddenly exploding again in DAU● How Apex keeps balancing casual and hardcore players● The hidden importance of movement and traversal in shooters● Why Apex's live service design is still among the best in gaming● The rise of bots, softer matchmaking, and more accessible BR systems● Why Disney may be working on an extraction shooter● Whether sci-fi shooters are still too niche for mainstream success● Why the extraction shooter genre may still be in its early evolutionCHAPTERS:03:11 Marathon In Trouble06:30 Why Players Bounce08:23 Saving Marathon09:42 Onboarding Versus Difficulty11:08 Marketing Retention Reality15:32 Cryoarchive Endgame Explained17:01 Tarkov Side Project Reveal22:46 Arc Raiders Update Check27:21 Live Service Reengagement30:10 Why Arc Raiders Clicks31:44 Accessibility Push Needed33:23 Sandbox Health Ideas36:19 Apex Season Surge39:02 Movement and Progression42:33 Market Forces and China46:35 Bots and Softer BRs49:02 Disney Extraction Rumor50:35 Star Wars and Fortnite Link52:21 Wrapping Up

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This week on Toon'd In!, Jim Cummings welcomes acclaimed voice actor Mela Lee! Known for her standout performances as Tikki in Miraculous Ladybug, Jade in Mortal Kombat, Tiki in Fire Emblem, Rachel in BlazBlue, and Tsumugi Shirogane in Danganronpa V3, Mela Lee has become one of the most versatile and recognizable voices across video games, anime, and modern animation. With a career spanning major global franchises and fan-favorite characters, she continues to bring energy, nuance, and authenticity to every role.In this engaging and wide-ranging episode, Mela shares her journey into voice acting—from early inspirations and training to landing roles in some of the biggest gaming and anime properties in the world. She reflects on developing unique character voices, adapting performances for interactive media, and the technical demands of recording for games versus animation. Mela also discusses her experiences working on iconic titles, collaborating with directors and fellow actors, and building memorable performances that resonate with fans across genres.Jim and Mela dive deep into the craft of voice acting, exploring vocal technique, character development, and the evolving landscape of the industry. They talk about the crossover between anime, video games, and Western animation, the growing importance of performance capture and direction, and how voice actors bring emotional depth to digital characters. The conversation also highlights behind-the-scenes stories from fan-favorite roles and the passion that drives a successful career in voice performance.

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Nothing like the second part of an episode to get your blood pumping!Welcome to part 2 of the 265th episode of The One Podcast To (Eventually) Rule Them All! The boys are back for another great episode of Hot takes, Bad Opinions, and Great banter! ABOUT US: We're a group of longtime friends getting together and just hanging out and talking about things that interest us. We like to talk about video games, pop culture, wrestling, and anything else that might catch our attention. Let us know what you liked/disliked, topics you'd like us to discuss, or any questions you might want answered. New episodes come out every Friday wherever you get your podcasts from and on YouTube at 4pm EST! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 0:00 News of The Week: Devin brings us the latest and best news from the last week from the worlds of gaming, entertainment, wrestling, pop culture, and more. 8:51Just Cause developer Avalance said they had the idea of Crimson Desert first12:45 Jake's Power Hour is a segment in which Jake plays a game for at least an hour and gives his review on it along with the rest of the boyz talking about their recent games they've been playing. This week Jake and the boys discuss Pokémon Champions, more Crimson Desert, and Devin tells us how much he enjoyed Apex Legends.29:00 The Shadow Knows... is a segment in which Cody covers the latest show he is watching or board game that he's playing at the moment. This week Cody discusses Dungeon Crawler Carl and Snow talks the final season of Peaky Blinders.39:10 Let's Talk Some Wrestling. This week the boys continue their journey through watch all of the G1 Finals with 20145s Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Shinsuke Nakamura1:00:29 CM Punks Houston Pipebomb and more.1:05:58 Outro/Plugs/Lord Of The Rings Fact/Hail Satan/Bang-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPTERTA Social Media: Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest from us! https://www.twitter.com/@toptertaSubscribe to us on YouTube where we put out these audio episodes in video form with extra content sprinkled in! https://www.youtube.com/@topterta Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/TOPTERTA You can follow/subscribe/rate us on Spotify and anywhere else you get your podcasts! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topterta Jake X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/@_ImJustJake Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jakeplaysgamestvxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TableTopTalksCody X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/ShadowsSquallBluesky: @gingerbeardman22.bsky.social Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/shadowssquallSnow X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/@TheBsnowTikTok: @TheBsnow Devin Bliss X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/@SexyDevieBTikTok: @DevieB5Check out my amazing art! https://www.deviantart.com/devinblissI don't do anything else Caleb He's on Instagram.Jordi X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/@WISE_talk_Bluesky: @wise-bun.bsky.socialTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Wise_Bun_

In Episode 184 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads take on a globe-spanning mix of games—from thoughtful design and vineyard strategy to mythic landscapes, video game chaos, and urban fantasy roleplaying. We begin with Ada's Dream, a thoughtful and inventive design that blends puzzly mechanisms with a unique theme. We then head back to the vineyard, in Viticulture: Bordeaux, exploring what this new twist brings to the classic worker-placement favourite and whether it's worth uncorking. Next, we venture into Yotei, to build a town using potatoes, in this light strategy game coming to Kickstarter soon. The light strategy continues, with Sanctuary, a remake of Ark Nova, but in as a tile laying game and in a change of pace likely to give you whiplash, we finish the board game chat with a look at the Apex Legends board game. Finally we speed through the magical streets of London in an old Jag, with the Rivers of London RPG. And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]!     Podcast Contents 00:00:00 Intro Banter 00:02:37 Darwin's Journey 00:05:39 Ada's Dream 00:19:27 Viticulture: Bordeaux Expansion 00:25:15 Sanctuary (an Ark Nova Game) 00:37:34 Yotei https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/yotei 00:43:28 Apex Legends: The Board Game 00:55:21 Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game    ⭐Show Sponsor: E Toys World When you sign up to an account with E Toys World use this link [https://www.etoysworld.co.uk/discount/PHC10] to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show.  Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway

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On this week's episoe of the Grab My Banner Podcast: Kyle calls up his Ex, Hemlock, and remenisces on their previous relationship. Plus, the boys talk about the rise of Apex Legends in the streaming community as big names attempt to play the game for the 1st time, which raises the question: Is Apex too hard for the beginner? Does the beginner experience need more attention? The boys discuss. The boys also hit the draft board with special guest Jhawk & Donny to hash out a baseball-themed draft in honor of Opening Day in the MLB. Lastly, the boys round out the show with Voicemails. Enjoy!https://linktr.ee/AlmostDoneStu

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showTHIS WAS RECORDED LIVE ON 1ST APRIL SO IF YOU WANT TO WATCH THE BATTLEGROUND PLEASE CHECK OUT THE LINKS BELOWAs the players gather around for their 4th year of podcasting they begin with some news that was announced on the recent live stream.  We'll be taking a podcasting break for the time being so we can rest, re-coup and assess the next stepsTHE BIRTHDAY ATTENDEES - JP, Rob, Adrian, Davey & KerleyIn this episode you'll learn:- more about the recent news as JP and team discuss more about it- 32 games played in 2025 enter the ring and we'll see which ones make it through 5 knockout rounds for best game played.OUR 2025 PLAYED LEGENDS ENTERING THE BATTLEGROUND (32 GAMES)Star Trek Captains Chair, Earthborne Rangers, Cloudspire, Ada's Dream, Slay the Spire: The Board Game, Galactic Cruise, Twilight Imperium 4, Nucleum, Perseverance Ep3, Shackleton Base, Nemesis Retaliation, Company of Heroes 2nd Edition, Endeavour Deep Sea, Primal The Awakening, Flip 7, Ants, Deckers, Kinfire Council, Tiny Epic Game of Thrones, Sidereal Confluence, Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era, Lisboa, Hegemony, Kreel Manor, Furnace, Apex Legends, Pandemic Legacy: Season 0, Trickerion, Tenby, Cascadia, Ark Nova, RebirthLINKSYouTube Livestream - https://www.youtube.com/live/CtFNqp509U0?si=fX1YVvHTq760yN-hEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count1:44 - We have some news!!!!12:26 - Lets recall some stats of the podcast16:07 - TURN 2 - Favourite moments of the podcast27:40 - TURN 3 - Boardgame Battleground 2025 Farewell Edition37:00 - ROUND 1 FIGHT!!!1:16:12 - ROUND 2 FIGHT!!!1:26:33 - ROUND 3 FIGHT!!!1:29:42 - SEMI FINAL ROUND FIGHT!!!1:31:39 - FINAL ROUND FIGHT!!!1:35:15 - TURN 4 - The Final TurnENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - Join us on Discord

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This week, the boys load up some Apex Legends drafts: St. Patrick's Day Edition. This includes: The legend that would pitch the idea for a bar crawl and tap out at the 1st bar, the legend that takes wearing green too seriously, the legend that is too worried about the environment during the holiday, the legend that would lose to a real leprechaun, and the legend that would have post-costume clarity. The Hi-jinx ensue. Plus, voicemails from all of your favorite callers. https://linktr.ee/AlmostDoneStu

On this week's episode, Nathan and Luke are joined by Samantha Kalman, a game developer who's worked on everything from experimental indies to Apex Legends, to discuss her very cool-looking new game, Verses: Hyper-Kinetic Aerial Joust, and the fraught industry climate surrounding it. What does it mean that even somebody with such a proven track record has been unable to secure funding via traditional channels? And can a Patreon, a podcast, and a dream really keep an inventive idea afloat in such choppy waters? More broadly, what will the games industry—or games industries, considering how many different types of games there are—look like when it rises from the ashes of this increasingly unstable moment? Questions far outnumber answers, but nobody could've predicted that games as we know them now would emerge from the industry crash of 1983, so some kind of future awaits us. What it will look like is anyone's guess. Also, Samantha tells us about a truly wild Mega Man novelization in which the blue bomber becomes a real boy.Credits- Hosts: Nathan Grayson, Luke Plunkett, and special guest Samantha Kalman- Podcast Production & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Aftermath!About The ShowAftermath Hours is the flagship podcast of Aftermath, a worker-owned, subscription-based website covering video games, the internet, and everything that comes after from journalists who previously worked at Kotaku, Vice, and The Washington Post. Each week, games journalism veterans Luke Plunkett, Nathan Grayson, Chris Person, Riley MacLeod, and Gita Jackson – though not always all at once, because that's too many people for a podcast – break down video game news, Remember Some Games, and learn about Chris' frankly incredible number of special interests. Sometimes we even bring on guests from both inside and outside the video game industry! I don't know what else to tell you; it's a great time. Simply by reading this description, you're already wasting time that you could be spending listening to the show. Head to aftermath.site for more info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, some big (if not totally unsurprising) news: Highguard, the new hero shooter that was released a couple of months ago, will be shutting down very soon. We also spend a little time talking about Sony's decision to stop putting first party games on PC and then, what we've been playing. This week? Steam Next Fest demos. There's a lot of good stuff here so cozy up with your favorite beverage, grab a chair, and strap in -- we hope you enjoy it!Games discussed include Highguard, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag Resynced, Denshattack, Esoteric Ebb, Gambonanza, and more!Do you have thoughts on what we talked about today? Are there things that we missed? Or do you have a few games you'd like us to check out? Hit us up on one of the avenues below—we would love to connect with you.Email us at arcadecozy@gmail.comFollow us on IG (@arcadecozy)Intro & outro music by Johnnybgood89 (@johnnybgood89 on IG)

Every gamer has experienced it.The moment where everything suddenly goes wrong.Your heart starts racing. Your hands forget what buttons do. The situation spirals into chaos and all you can think is, "What just happened?"In Episode 90 of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee talk about those unforgettable gaming moments that triggered pure panic. From last-squad situations in Apex Legends to terrifying encounters in Alien Isolation, we explore the moments where games push players into adrenaline mode.These are the experiences that stick with us. The unexpected boss phases, the chaotic multiplayer disasters, the moments where you barely survive or completely fall apart.Gaming creates tension in ways no other medium can. When you are the one making the decisions, every mistake and every clutch moment feels personal.If you have ever survived a match by pure luck or panicked your way through a boss fight, this episode will feel very familiar.Follow Co-op Chronicles everywhere:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdKUmrjtUOB5y32Nd3gFeApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/co-op-chronicles/id1745794642YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Co-op-ChroniclesInstagram https://www.instagram.com/co_op_chroniclesTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@co_op_chroniclesLinktree https://linktr.ee/CoOpChronicles

Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Nicholas Friedman are discovering new depths of anime news this week with headlines covering new Pokemon starters, a ONE PIECE manga milestone and just-released Reze Arc merch. PLUS, they gush over the just-announced Gundam x Apex Legends collaboration, a Rilakkuma anime and a My Hero Anime concert tour kicking off across the pond. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. Pokémon Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Generation 10 Reveal ONE PIECE Manga Surpasses 600 Million Copies in Print Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc x a statement of Apparel Line Launches Rilakumma Short Form TV Anime Premieres on April 4 Apex Legends Gundam Event Includes Wildcard Takeover, Limited Edition Gunpla and More My Hero Academia in Concert European Tour Kicks Off This September Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome To The Apex Podcast! Where we keep you in the loop of everything Apex Legends.If you would like to join our discord and follow our socials here: https://linktr.ee/theapexthepodPlease review and rae the Apex Podcast, as it is one of the best things to support us as a podcast! Thank you so much for listening, we appreciate you.For business inquiries: theapexthepodcast@gmail.com#SeeYouAtTheTop

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Can couples actually game well together… or are we just stress-testing our relationship one match at a time?In Episode 87 of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel and Geisha sit down for a husband-and-wife gaming deep dive. From split-second decisions in Apex Legends to gamer red flags, ego, communication under pressure, and what gaming actually means to us now... this one gets personal.We talk about:• Who really has better gaming instincts • What competitive games reveal about personality • How couples handle losing streaks together • Gamer red flags (yes, we called each other out) • Why we still queue again after saying “last match”This isn't a review episode. It's a real conversation about teamwork, ego, connection, and whether gaming together strengthens a relationship or exposes it.If you've ever argued over a bad rotation or celebrated a clutch revive with your partner, this episode is for you.

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What a chockablock episode this week, touching on games like Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Cairn, and Vinny's Silent Hill f ending extravaganza, plus how the Epstein files intersect with gaming, alarming layoff stats in game development, Switch sales' major new milestone, things we miss from the pre-Internet gaming era, and the AI-powered Parappa the Rapper podcast coming soon to a PlayStation near you.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.(00:00:10) Intro(00:05:00) That video is fantastic and you should watch the whole thing!(00:05:36) There's even more of that terrible Captain America movie?(00:13:16) Cairn  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Jan 29, 2026(00:23:52) First Break(00:23:57) Dragon Quest VII Reimagined  |  [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 05, 2026(00:50:08) Earth Must Die  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jan 27, 2026(00:53:26) Absolum  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5]  |  Oct 09, 2025(00:56:22) TR-49  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac]  |  Jan 21, 2026(00:57:05) Silent Hill f  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 25, 2025(00:58:14) [SPOILERS] Ok, we are going to talk about SOME Silent Hill f narrative stuff(01:16:29) Second Break(01:16:33) The Epstein Files and Gaming(01:30:47) Sony patents AI podcasts?(01:39:34) Over a quarter of game developers have lost their jobs(01:47:13) Obsidian not working on Outer Worlds 3...(01:51:03) The Switch is Nintendo's biggest seller! Ever!(01:54:41) Finally, a use for you Labo VR!(01:59:51) Apex Legends shutting down on Switch(02:01:14) Grand Theft Auto 6 may indeed have a physical release at launch!(02:02:16) Highguard gets a five versus five mode!(02:05:22) Emails(02:27:38) Wrapping up and thanks(02:29:57) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(02:30:58) Nextlander Content Updates(02:33:14) See ya!

Email the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This week on Nintendo Pow Block:What if Nintendo Switch Online is only scratching the surface of what Nintendo has planned next? On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠ begin fun and speculative discussion about Nintendo Switch Online and whether we could finally see DS, 3DS, Wii, WiiWare, or DSi Shop games added to the service on Switch 2. They also talk about a voice actor profile that may have accidentally leaked the next Xenoblade Chronicles game, sparking plenty of fan speculation. They also break down the news that Apex Legends is ending support on the original Nintendo Switch, with Season 29 confirmed as the final update before the game goes offline in August, while continuing on Switch 2 with progress carrying over. They then discuss Nintendo's response to the Dispatch controversial censorship situation, concerns around Google's Project Genie AI copying familiar games, growing developer interest in Switch 2, rumors of more GameCube games coming to NSO, the Disney Afternoon Collection finally hitting Switch, new details on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the upcoming Virtual Boy games on NSO, this week's new releases and updates, and wrap things up with listener questions and community discussion.This and more on Nintendo Pow Block! Show Information: Follow Nintendo Pow Block on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nintendo Pow Block on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Cofounder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Founder of Boss Rush Media and the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Boss Rush:Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow the Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Support the Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Buy merch on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website at BossRush.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more great content.Thank you for your Support!Thank you for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast from Boss Rush Network! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to the channel, give the video a Like, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review—it really helps! For more great content, visit our website at BossRush.net. Thanks for your continued support of Nintendo Pow Block and our independent endeavor with the Boss Rush Network!#NintendoPowBlock #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2 #NintendoSwitchOnline #NSO #ApexLegends #GameCube #WiiWare #DSGames #3DSGames #NintendoNews #GamingPodcast #NintendoPodcast #RetroGaming #VirtualBoy #TomodachiLife #DisneyAfternoonCollection #GDC2026 #GameIndustry #BossRushNetwork

The question nobody in the West wants to answer honestly: the biggest shooters in the world are not the ones you argue about on Twitter.This episode rips into Highguard's shadow drop, the “beta that isn't labeled beta” problem, and the stubborn reality that the shooter market has converged into two and only two genres: Battle Royale and tactical.We talk Highguard and Spectre Divide as case studies for why “ex-Apex devs” is marketing copy, not a strategy, and why in 2026 a shooter doesn't get a long runway to “fix it live.”Guest: Christopher Anjos, with Chris Sides and Feras Musmar.We discuss:- High Guard as a MOBA-raid shooter hybrid and why its best moments arrive only after five minutes of downtime.- Defense phase, resource phase, then the game finally becomes itself: mounts, CTF energy, base raiding.- Shadow drops vs. tech tests: why the Apex Legends playbook doesn't port cleanly into 2026.- “Early access” is just launch, and Steam labels don't save you from retention.- The 3v3 trap: high risk formats where one leaver or one death warps the whole match.- Why 3-person squads feel like a couple plus a third wheel, and when 3v3v3 or 5v5 might actually work.- The “two genres” thesis: Battle Royale and tactical shooters as the market's default equilibrium.- The creator-credit illusion: “ex-Red Dead lead designer” as a brand signal that often means nothing.- Players want auteur vibes; production reality is thousands of hands and fuzzy accountability.https://graygoatgaming.com/

This week, Zak and Aaron sit down to discuss yet another curious case of misguided marketing — this time with fewer questionable hats. Highguard, which secured the headlining spot at The Game Awards 2025 thanks to Geoff Keighley's personal fondness for the title, launched last week to overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam and a rapidly dwindling player count. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Does the game deserve all of this hate, and will it ever be able to overcome it? Please, enjoy.Listen to Beach Girl on SpotifyCheck Out MosscatMarket on Instagram

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠The latest Notorious Mass Effect segment from Analytic Dreamz delivers a no-holds-barred postmortem on Highguard, the free-to-play PvP raid shooter from Wildlight Entertainment that launched January 26, 2026, only to implode spectacularly. Featuring ex-Respawn talent including Dusty Welch, Jason McCord, Chad Grenier, and Mohammad Alavi, Highguard promised a fresh take on hero shooters with Warden characters raiding mythical continents across PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.Analytic Dreamz breaks down the brutal stats: an all-time Steam peak of 97,249 concurrent players cratered to a current 7,339 (-92% drop), with a 24-hour peak of just 19,296. Reviews sit at Mostly Negative (35% positive, 32.98% score from 18,000–21,000+ total), driven by massive empty maps in 3v3 matches, excessive mount downtime, bland hero abilities, poor optimization, crashes, Secure Boot/TPM 2.0 barriers, server instability, and matchmaking woes.The episode examines the fatal factors: oversaturated hero-shooter market (Marvel Rivals holding ~160,000 daily players), genre fatigue, radio-silent marketing post-The Game Awards 2025 world premiere (championed by Geoff Keighley, who faced backlash including calls to retire), and a shadowdrop launch echoing Apex Legends 2019—but without polish or clear identity. Analytic Dreamz covers Wildlight's response, including CEO Dusty Welch admitting trailer missteps and taking responsibility, plus Creative Director Jason McCord defending the silence strategy.Additional context includes near-zero Twitch viewership (~53 current, 5,343 24-hour peak), the Dr Disrespect fake preview controversy, and why this mirrors Concord's retention failure but on a faster timeline. This episode unpacks the launch death spiral, mismanaged hype, and slim revival odds in a fact-heavy, in-depth analysis.Tune in to Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for unfiltered gaming insights—subscribe now for more breakdowns on industry highs, lows, and everything in between. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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We just got back from Los Angeles after spending several hours hands-on with Highguard, the new free-to-play raid shooter from Wildlight Entertainment, a studio led by developers with deep roots in games like Apex Legends and Titanfall.On paper, it is easy to dismiss Highguard as “another shooter,” especially in a crowded 2026 lineup. But after playing multiple full matches, sitting down with the design and product leads, and seeing how the systems work together, it is clear this game is aiming for something genuinely different.Highguard introduces a new take on competitive shooters through a multi-phase raid structure built around strategy, teamwork, and base defense. Each match flows through gearing up, intercepting the shield breaker, and launching full raids against enemy bases. Wardens are distinct without overpowering gunplay, abilities are additive instead of dominant, and every match feels meaningfully different based on player decisions.We also break down how Highguard approaches live service in a way that feels unusually respectful. The War Chest battle pass is free, there is no pay-to-win, no loot boxes, no RNG storefront pressure, and cosmetic purchases are straightforward and permanent. The team already has a full year of content planned, with new episodes, maps, wardens, and modes rolling out at a steady cadence.We also talk about the Game Awards reveal, the online backlash, and why the current cycle of “is this game dead” discourse does more harm than good to the industry. After hands-on time with Highguard, we believe this is a game that deserves to speak for itself.If you are curious about raid shooters, the future of live service design, or what happens when experienced developers try to rethink the genre instead of chasing trends, this is one you should be watching.About the Show: Spawn On Me spotlights gamers of color and the intersection of games, culture, and community—through interviews, reviews, and real talk about how games affect the world.Follow & Subscribe:YouTube: youtube.com/spawnonmeSpotify: Spawn On MeApple Podcasts: Spawn On MeX/Twitter: @SpawnOnMe, @kahliefadamsInstagram: @spawnonmepodcastTikTok: @spawnonmeBusiness / bookings: spawnonmepodcast@gmail.comSupport The Spawnies (our annual awards show): Learn more, see winners, and rewatch: thespawnies.com (presented by Spawn On Me; culture-forward categories and community-driven celebration).Disclaimers: Opinions are the host's/guests' and do not reflect employers or partners.Go Here To Follow Us on Twitter, snag some merch and subscribe to our podcast!! https://campsite.bio/spawnonme

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz dives deep into Highguard, the upcoming free-to-play PvP raid shooter from Wildlight Entertainment, founded in 2021 by former Respawn developers behind Apex Legends and Titanfall. Revealed as the closing trailer at The Game Awards 2025 on December 12, 2025, Highguard launches worldwide on January 26, 2026, with servers going live at 10:00 AM PT—no Early Access, full release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Enjoy cross-play and cross-progression from day one.In this segment, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the core gameplay: first-person shooter action as arcane gunslingers called Wardens in a mythical fantasy continent. The loop combines PvP crew battles to secure the Shieldbreaker, followed by intense raid phases to destroy enemy bases, capture territory, and blend futuristic firearms with medieval mounts, character abilities, and partial destructible environments.With only ~6 weeks from reveal to launch, marketing has been minimal—leading to community skepticism, comparisons to Concord's failure, hero shooter fatigue concerns, and questions about live-service longevity. Yet Steam backend activity confirms readiness, and optimism remains around the Respawn veteran team, unique PvP-raid hybrid, and free-to-play model. The year-one roadmap drops post-launch.Tune in as Analytic Dreamz covers release times by region, launch details, distinguishing features, and whether Highguard can stand out in the crowded market.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Now wait a minute. This week we've quite a guest in The Carriage House. Joining us is award-winning actor and legend of gaming, Anjali Bhimani! You know Anjali from shows like MS. MARVEL and SPECIAL, but she's also a globally recognized talent in the gaming industry, having appeared in OVERWATCH, APEX LEGENDS, and many, many more. You can catch Anjali now in TALES FROM WOODCREEK on the Dungeon Dudes YouTube channel, in THE TWENTY SIDED TAVERN live show (coming to Los Angeles), and in her live charity game THE PUPPY ROLL 2, which supports furry friends in need through the fabulous organization Petco Love. Anjali helps us give advice on what to do when you find a partner has hidden something from you and how to embrace a new chapter in life without losing yourself. Sponsors: We've said it before, but if you're looking for the best chocolate chip cookies on Earth, you'll find them at Showstopper Cookies! Go to showstoppercookies.com and use code RONNA for 20% off your order, available to be shipped nationwide! And they make for an amazing gift, pardon me. Get chef-prepared, dietitian-approved meals at Factor. Go to factormeals.com/ronna50 and use code RONNA50 to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast one year! Take comfort in Born Shoes! Go to bornshoes.com and use RONNA for 15% off plus free ground shipping on all full price shoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices