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This week, MJC is joined by Chris Penwell to review AEW Fight Forever and Crash Team Rumble! But before we jump into the reviews and everything else we are playing, we go over the news. Including, Valve removing games with A.I. art, sharpie-induced leaks from the FTC case against Microsoft and a bad game that killed a development studio. Follow Chris on Twitter Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/If you'd like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgamingIf you would like to order DDG merchandise click below: https://teespring.com/digital-days-gamingPatreonDiscordTwitter: @DigitalDaysPodDave Twitter: @GoodDaveHuntMichael Twitter: @The1stMJCTwitch: @DigitalDaysGamingFacebook PageFacebook GroupYouTubeTikTok
It has been a little over 10 years since PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale came into existence. And while the Smash Bros. clone didn't succeed, it's tough not to look back at it with some fondness. Join MJC and guest Chris Penwell as they build their dream roster for the impossible sequel, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/Twitter: @DigitalDaysPodTwitter: @The1stMJCTwitter: @PenwellWritesPatreon Link
Happy Pride Month. The HPCritical podcast has lots of news to get through this week, and to do so they're joined by Chris Penwell to get through it all. This week the podcast definitely has a focus on LGBTQIA+ issues within the industry, and what better time to discuss what the industry standards in diversity are today. From how Twitch is celebrating Pride, to the EA walkouts, and of course a look at gaming with half the year over, everything you need to know for the week is right here. Have a listen. If you'd like to grab some podcast merch, check out our store and order your favorite items! If you'd like to write in with questions, comments, or speak to any of us, feel free to do so. You can reach us at hpcriticalgaming@gmail.com or our official Twitter account. REMEMBER TO LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST YOU CAN FIND US ON ALL YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST HOSTING SITES ANCHOR ITUNES SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS BREAKER RADIO PUBLIC OVERCAST Broadcasted live on Twitch --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hpcritical/support
We're once again joined by Chris Penwell to go over our personal Game(s) of the Year. 2021 has been an exceptional year for the industry and as we close it out, we want to say thank you to our audience for the support. Follow Chris on Twitter - @PenwellWrites Intro/Outro theme: Hi-Tech Evolution Recorded: Dec 19th, 2021
We're joined by Chris Penwell to go over our predictions of game reveals and announcements at The Game Awards 2021. Follow Chris on Twitter - @PenwellWrites Intro/Outro theme: Hi-Tech Evolution Recorded: Dec 5th, 2021
We were joined by Chris Penwell to discuss the announcements made during the latest PlayStation Showcase. Insomniac Games not only revealed Marvel's Spider-Man 2 but that they were also hard at work on Marvel's Wolverine. Additionally, we got a meaty look at God of War Ragnarok and other reveals and updates. Follow Chris Penwell on Twitter - @PenwellWrites Intro/Outro theme: Hi-Tech Evolution Recorded: Sept 12th, 2021
Chris’ Links: Chris’ Muckrack Portfolio Chris on Twitter Active Quest Podcast Go Beyond: A My Hero Academia Podcast Support the hosting of PAL KEYS on Substack. Chris’ Ratchet and Clank: A Rift Apart review.
Chris’ Links: Chris’ Muckrack Portfolio Chris on Twitter Active Quest Podcast Go Beyond: A My Hero Academia Podcast Support the hosting of PAL KEYS on Substack. Chris’ Ratchet and Clank: A Rift Apart review.
Chris’ Links: Chris’ Muckrack Portfolio Chris on Twitter Active Quest Podcast Go Beyond: A My Hero Academia Podcast Support the hosting of PAL KEYS on Substack. Chris’ Ratchet and Clank: A Rift Apart review.
Active Quest's Chris Penwell joins us to go over our third-party predictions for E3 2021. In this third episode of E3 predictions, we highlight the games from Ubisoft, Capcom, Take-Two, Square Enix, etc. that we hope to see. Follow Chris on Twitter - @PenwellWrites Intro/Outro theme: Hi-Tech Evolution Recorded: June 6th
Welcome to the first episode of Safe to Spoil, a journey into old games. In the inaugural episode MJC is joined by Chris Penwell for a deep dive into the world of Enslaved: Odyssey to the West from Ninja Theory. They don't hold back as they go over everything from the gameplay, story and the impression the game made on both Ninja Theory and the industry.You can find Chris on Twitter as @PenwellWritesas well as on the Active Quest and Go Beyond: A My Hero Academia Podcast
Joseph Yaden and Chris Penwell review Josef Fares' latest epic It Takes Two. Spoilers: they absolutely loved it, but there are a few hang-ups to consider. Review code provided by EA Hosts: Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Get our official shirt! teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 Music Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Penwell reviews the amazing Persona 5 Strikers from Atlus, Koei Tecmo, and Omega Force. He explains why this game is "What You Wish For," especially if you're a fan of the original game. Featured Image by Atlus & Koei Tecmo Review code provided by Atlus Music intro is "What You Wish For" from the Persona 5 Strikers' soundtrack by Atlus, Atsushi Kitajoh, Gota Masuoka, and Masayoshi Sasaki. The vocals are from Lyn Inaizumi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Kingdom hearts expert crew is back, and this time they talk even more Kingdom Hearts. Cameron Hawkins and Chris Penwell join our very own Jerel and Brandon as they discuss the remaining Kingdom Hearts titles from Dream Drop Distance through Kingdom Hearts 3 and every mobile title in-between. This crew also gives their opinions on Kingdom Hearts 3, the fan-service that is the ReMind DLC, speculations of what’s next, and even more. If you haven’t checked out Part 1 be sure to do so and continue on to part 2 here. Kingdom hearts: Melody of Memory has been released into the wild, and a week later we see that the title has been a summary of all the Kingdom Hearts games, so now you can catch up on an in-depth look of all the missing details with our podcast. We also speculate on the Kingdom Hearts Disney Plus series as well as the future of the franchise. If you’ve ever wanted to learn about Kingdom Hearts, now’s your chance. Here’s part 2 of “What Is Kingdom Hearts” so please enjoy and learn along with me the story of the magical video game that is Kingdom Hearts. Listen, learn, and let us know why you love the series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hpcritical/support
The day has finally arrived. Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, the first official Kingdom Hearts rhythm title is finally releasing to the public on a number of platforms. You’ve played the games, but the music has moved you more than you’d ever thought. You’re taken back to a time where you played the original Kingdom Hearts title and nostalgia fills your being. Or, maybe you’ve only played a few titles in the series, opting for the bigger named Kingdom Hearts original, Kingdom Hearts 2, and most recently Kingdom Hearts 3. You’ve skirted the outskirts of the series for fear of the unknown, rumors of a too wide/vast or convoluted story, or you’d like to finally get into the series and a musical endeavor sounds right up your alley? Whatever the case may be, with the release of Melody of Memory we are continuing our HPCritical Podcast series of “What is it” In which we bring on guests and discuss in detail what a series is. Previously we’ve discussed the ins and outs of “What Is Fire Emblem,” and I’m more than excited to share part one of “What Is Kingdom Hearts.” This is a special episode as it features some prominent Kingdom Hearts fans including Chris Penwell and Cameron Hawkins, two prolific Kingdom Hearts fans joined by our very own Brandon Alvelo. We discuss what first introduced them to the series, what Kingdom Hearts is all about including its inception, and they answer all my questions about the series, we discuss characters, plot points, and what Kingdom Hearts is and what it means to them. If you’ve ever wanted to learn about Kingdom Hearts, now’s your chance. Here’s the first part of “What Is Kingdom hearts” so please enjoy and learn along with me the story of the magical video game that is Kingdom Hearts. Listen, learn, and stick around for part two. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hpcritical/support
Beware because Chris Penwell's vampire alter ego reviews Pumpkin Jack for Active Quest. Will be more trick than treat? Find out in this quick four minute review! Thanks Headup Games for providing a review code. Images via Pumpkin Jack by Nicolas Meyssonnier and Headup
The Positive Players Podcast is a weekly show about video games and the positive people that play them. In this first episode of the podcast, we interview Chris Penwell, a contributing writer for The Gamer.If you want to support the Positive Players Podcast, please share, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes.You can follow us on Twitter @positiveplaypod and on Instagram @positiveplayerspodcast. You can follow our guest on Twitter @PenwellWrites and you can follow Greysun @GreysunMorales on Twitter.
Chris Penwell chats with Lynda and Tim Cowles from D'Avekki Studios about their latest FMV title Dark Nights with Poe & Munro, the evolution of the medium, and what goes behind the process of making a game in this medium. They also give us a few details of what's to come from D'Avekki in the next few years! Check it out! You can find Dark Nights with Poe & Munro on Steam at: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1098170/Dark_Nights_with_Poe_and_Munro/ You can find D'Avekki Studios on Twitter here Chris' review for Dark Nights with Poe & Munro at Sip Read Repeat: https://sipreadrepeat.com/2020/06/11/dark-nights-with-poe-munro-review/ Chris' Twitter You can listen to our weekly podcast on Mondays on your favourite podcast platform. Here's the Apple Podcasts link. Audio as a transition is from the official trailer of Dark Nights with Poe & Munro from D'Avekki Studios: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQzXmgxaVLs&t
Chris Penwell gives us his thoughts on Journey to the Savage Planet in a quick 10 minute review. Review code provided by 505 Games Music from: TeknoAXE - Edge of Tomorrow: http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242 We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275
On this week's episode of Indie Incursion: An Indie Games Podcast we're joined by Chris Penwell of Active Quest and talk about Arkane veterans opening a new Indie Games Studio, Facebook purchasing Beat Games (Beat Saber), In the Valley of the Gods possibly being in danger, and a new Indie timed-exclusive on Google Stadia. We also hop into God Bless The Crowd to talk about an interesting Indie "football" game called Football Story. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, make sure to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite listening service. We post new episodes each and every Friday. Links: God Bless The Crowd: Football Story: Football Story will put your skills to the test in fun multiplayer and tug at your heartstrings in a narrative-driven campaign. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crytivogames/football-story Time Codes: What we've been playing: Josh 6:00 Vaughn 19:28 Chris 27:30 The Main News Stories 41:30 News Cram 1:21:24 God Bless The Crowd 1:36 Random Questions 1:48
Chris Penwell gives us his thoughts on Indivisible in a quick 10 minute review. Unfortunately, Josh Nichols couldn't join him due to a sore throat. He will provide a written version of his review on Rapid Reviews. Review code provided by 505 Games Music from: LYFO - High -> https://soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high TeknoAXE - Edge of Tomorrow: http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242 We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275
Episode 41: Episode 41: Ghost Recon Breakpoint is so Cookie Cutter! Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front Music LYFO - High - https://soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high TeknoAXE - Edge of Tomorrow: http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242 News Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to PC in November Michael McWhertor PlayStation Worldwide Studios boss Shawn Layden is ‘departing’ Colin Campbell Sony slashes the price of PlayStation Now by half, adds God of War and GTA 5 Charlie Hall Destiny is the 2nd Best-Selling FPS franchise in the U.S. Joseph Yaden Kamala Khan is newest addition to Avengers Cast Alyssa Mercante Overwatch Director Wants Tracer in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Liam Doolan Any Developer Can Add Cross Platform Play Now for PS4 Matt Purslow Referenced During the Show: Xbox Game Pass already enjoys 'millions' of subscribers says Phil Spencer Asher Madan Active Questions https://twitter.com/alekspizana/status/1179495862818357248?s=20 What We’ve Been Playing Lately Joseph Code Vein (Creating a guide for IGN!) Slay the Spire Finished Link’s Awakening Ghost Recon Breakpoint Josh Link’s Awakening PS Now Chris Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Red Faction Guerilla Re-Mars-tered Code provided by THQ Nordic Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate (Switch) - code provided by Rebellion Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair - code provided by Team17 Tetris 99 Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews help us get there! :)
After talking to himself for 55 minutes about Willy Wonka and it’s remake, Stefan finally talks Chris into politely discussing the five theatrical Pokémon movies and Detective Pikachu. Contrary to what the title suggests though, they never do the PokéRap. Y’know, because they’re adults with dignity and self-respect... I think...? Stefan also considers dragging Chris to a clinic to deal with his unresolved issues regarding the death of Chris Penwell. This doesn’t happen though because they’d rather talk about that guy from Van Wilder. No, not the one who worked for the Obama Administration. Will they finally end this stupid fucking plot-line? Maybe next episode, I dunno anymore. Will you, the audience, remember your childhood? Will you, the parents of said audience, remember that dark time in the late 90’s-early 2000’s when your obnoxious goddamn kids begged to see this opening weekend just to get a piece of paper thin cardboard with a prophetic symbol of capitalism glowing off of it? Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DecaySequel Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SequelDecay/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sequel-decay/message
Last week, the Sequel Decay boys confirmed the canonical passing of beloved recurring character, Chris Penwell. Unsure if they’d ever recover, Stefan and Brandon elected to take a break this week. But Chris Ranta, being the workaholic (and alcoholic) that he is, decided to run the show himself in an effort to see if he can do an episode that's under an hour. However, in his efforts, he discovered that his co-host this week is the ghost of Penwell! What a twist! Also, they talk about Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. It wasn't really a franchise, but Hollywood is developing a prequel, so it’s a fucking franchise now, I guess! Also, does it count as a twist that we're not talking about some cape-shit movie? Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DecaySequel Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SequelDecay/ Where to find Active Quest & Chris Penwell: Active Quest Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActiveQuestShow Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Podbean: https://activequest.podbean.com/ Chris Penwell's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PenwellWrites --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sequel-decay/message
Joseph Yaden gives us his impressions of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Chris Penwell talks Cuphead, and Josh Nichols is strolling into the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 this week. Plus, we discuss whether or not Fallout 76 can have a comeback, the PlayStation Summer Sale, and the possibility of Alan Wake 2 with a smaller publisher. All that and more on Episode 31! Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. Follow us @ActiveQuestShow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActiveQuestShow Support Active Quest on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/activequestpodcast Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High TeknoAxe - Edge of Tomorrow http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242 News Doom 1, 2, and 3 on All Platforms /www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/doom-1-2-and-3-surprise-launch-on-nintendo-switch-/1100-6468704/ PlayStation Summer Sale https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/07/23/psn-summer-sale-features-over-400-discounted-playstation-games/ Nintendo Addresses Switch Joy-Con Drift https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-addresses-switch-joy-con-drift-reports-wi/1100-6468653/ Alan Wake 2 Has Been In the Works For Years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj-iOzlYpvU&feature=youtu.be Nintendo Reveals Cute Japan-Only Disney Switch https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/07/25/nintendo-reveals-cute-japan-only-disney-switch?abthid=5d3a16c27e540159360006d8 Pokemon Masters Release Date, Pre-Registration Open Now https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/pokemon-masters-gets-planned-release-date-and-six-new-gameplay-trailers-pre-registration-open-now/ Fallout 76 Dialogue System for Wastelanders Will Be More Like Fallout 3 Than Fallout 4 https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-76-wastelanders-dialogue-system-will-be-more-like-fallout-3-than-fallout-4/ Listener Questions https://twitter.com/greysun_morales/status/1154817883060543490 https://twitter.com/AllEfase/status/1154843095059587077 https://twitter.com/SVegvari/status/1154846531771670528 https://twitter.com/SilverSt3rling/status/1154817528046202880 https://twitter.com/WildTonyAppears/status/1154967756552339456 Referenced During the Show Cuphead tips: How to fix the controls https://www.polygon.com/guides/2017/9/29/16385062/cuphead-tips-how-to-fix-the-controls What We’ve Been Playing Lately Joseph Metro Exodus FIRE EMBLEM: THREE HOUSES D&D Josh Red Dead Redemption 2 Dr. Mario World Chris Dead or Alive 6 Story Cuphead
Joseph Yaden, Josh Nichols, and Chris Penwell discuss what Marvel Games has in store for Comic Con 2019 and the Alan Wake rights returning to Remedy Entertainment. For the first time, we answer your questions! Episode 28 Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. Support Active Quest on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/activequestpodcast Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High TeknoAxe - Edge of Tomorrow http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242 News Detroit Replaces PES 2019 for July PS Plus http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/07/ps_plus_july_2019_ps4_games_changed_after_fan_backlash Sony Is Considering Acquiring More Studios https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/07/01/sony-interactive-entertainment-acquisition-of-studios-considered/ Marvel Games Will be at San Diego Comic-Con With Some ‘Unannounced Surprises’ https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/07/01/marvel-games-sdcc-panel-announced/#OC1UrfhLrWXT6dX7.99 Alan Wake Returns to Remedy Entertainment https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/1/20676990/alan-wake-rights-remedy-sequel-tv-show (Including this for further reading for listeners since I referenced it) Introducing the Alan Wake 2 You Will Never Play https://www.polygon.com/features/2015/4/20/8450329/alan-wake-2-prototype-video-interview Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Switch Fix Targeting A Mid-July Release https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/07/bloodstained_ritual_of_the_night_switch_fix_targeting_a_mid-july_release Nintendo Online Has Over 10 Million Subscribers https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/71132/nintendo-switch-online-surpasses-10-million-accounts/ Listener Questions https://twitter.com/nerd_alert_91/status/1147270168067891200?s=21 https://twitter.com/HatsubeG/status/1147544163258392576 https://twitter.com/greysun_morales/status/1147918445977247745 What We’ve Been Playing Lately Joseph Monster Hunter: World Red Faction: Guerrilla ReMARStered Edition Bloodstained Super Mario Maker 2 Chris Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Josh Super Mario Maker 2 Sea of Thieves The Jackbox Party Pack 5
Joseph Yaden, Josh Nichols, and Chris Penwell are joined by Chris Souza, the founder of Pixel River PR. He goes in-depth about the Public Relations industry, how he got into it, and what it's like to start a new agency in a competitive video game scene. We also discuss our highlights from E3 2019 and what we're playing. Chris Penwell gives his first impressions of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and both Chris and Josh have a discussion about Crash Team Racing! Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Chris Souza, Founder of Pixel River PR - https://twitter.com/Chris_J_Souza Pixel River PR Twitter - https://twitter.com/PixelRiverPR Pixel River PR website: https://www.pixelriverpr.com/ Episode edited by Chris Penwell You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. Support Active Quest on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/activequestpodcast Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High TeknoAxe - Edge of Tomorrow http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242 Introducing Chris What was the transition from writer to PR like? What attracted you to starting up a PR agency? What are you doing every day? Has it been stressful starting up a company? Which games have you covered? What was E3 Like? General thoughts, best game of show? News Square Enix explains why it changed Tifa’s breasts in Final Fantasy 7 Remake https://www.polygon.com/2019/6/19/18691773/square-enix-tifa-redesign-chest-final-fantasy-7-remake Nintendo Switch Mini http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/06/switch_mini_rumours_escalate_as_spanish_arm_of_game_lists_accessories Platinum Boss Not Impressed With Next Gen https://www.gamesradar.com/platinum-games-executive-is-already-bored-by-project-scarlett-and-ps5/ What We’ve Been Playing Lately Joseph Cadence of Hyrule Chris Resident Evil 2 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night A Plague Tale: Innocence Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled Josh DOOM (2016) Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled A Plague Tale: Innocence Cadence of Hyrule Chris S. Resident Evil 2 Speedruns Cadence of Hyrule Smash Bros. Ultimate
Chris Penwell and Josh Nichols run down the huge E3 Nintendo Direct! There are plenty of surprises and reveals that the duo discuss! Did it live up to the hype for them? (Image used - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate by Nintendo) Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. Support Active Quest on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/activequestpodcast Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High TeknoAxe - Edge of Tomorrow http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242 News Dragon Quest Hero characters in Super Smash Bros. Luigi’s Mansion 3 Co-op New moves like Smash 2019 Gooigi can slip through cracks but can’t go near water. Scarescraper - up to 8 players online co-op. You clear floors as a team. A Strategy RPG game based on The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance Tactics Netflix series 2019 Link’s Awakening September 20, 2019 Place chambers based on your progression. You can make your own dungeons. Finish chamber dungeons - get awards A Link's Awakening amiibo is coming on September 20th Trials of Mana (Remake?) - Global release on Nintendo Switch Early 2020 Collection of Mana Trials of Mana Secret of Mana? Final Fantasy Adventure Available Later Today The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition 2019 Fire Emblem Three Houses Cinematics July 26th, 2019 Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 on Switch Fall No More Heroes III 2020 Contra Rogue Corps Local wireless co op and online multiplayer September 24th Contra Collection Out today 10 games Daemon X Machina September 13th Panzer Dragoon This Winter Astral Chain August 30th Platnium Games Empire of Sin Romero Games and Kalypso Spring 2020 Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order July 19th Elsa Bloodstone is a character Expansion Pass includes Marvel Knights, X-Men, Fantastic FourStarting Fall 2019 Cadence of Hyrule June 13th, 2019 Mario and Sonic at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games November 2019 Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate, Climbing, Retro Mode?
Josh Nichols and Chris Penwell dive into the Xbox E3 conference, give you the run down, and review it! There was so much good stuff! They discussed Halo Infinite, Gears 5, Xbox Scarlett, the Double Fine acquisition, and much more! Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. Support Active Quest on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/activequestpodcast Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High TeknoAxe - Edge of Tomorrow http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242 News The Outer Worlds Obsidian Gameplay shown Game Pass at launch, October 25th Bleeding Edge Ninja Theory Gameplay shown June 27th technical alpha, no release date for full game yet *Microsoft Exclusive* Ori and the Will of the Wisps Moon Studios February 11th, 2020 Gameplay shown Trailer shown *Microsoft Exclusive* Minecraft Dungeons Mojang Coming to PS4 as well Gameplay shown Spring 2020 Blair Witch Bloober Team August 30 2020 Day one Game Pass *Appears to be a Microsoft Exclusive. It’s at launching on Xbox and PC but the specifics are unknown.* Cyberpunk 2077 CD Projekt Red April 16, 2020 Gameplay shown Spiritfarer Thunder Lotus Games No release date It *looks* like an exclusive maybe? Game Pass Day One Battletoads DLALA Studios / Rare No release date given Gameplay shown The Legend of Wright Deskworks! Coming 2020 Gameplay shown Indies shown for ID @ Xbox ALL premiere in Game Pass Arkham Knight, Metro Exodus, Hollow Knight, and Handsome Jack Collection are all added to Game Pass today (6/9) Xbox Game Pass for PC is in beta today (6/9) Xbox Live Ultimate membership option begins today for $15 a month for the standard price. Microsoft Flight Simulator Xbox Game Studios 2020 Age of Empires II HD Xbox Game Studios Gameplay shown No release date given Wasteland 3 InXile Entertainment Gameplay shown Day one on Game pass DOUBLE FINE IS PART OF THE XBOX FAMILY NOW Psychonauts 2 Double Fine Gameplay shown No release date given Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga TT Games All nine films in one game! 2020 Dragonball Z: Kakarot CyberConnect 2 Early 2020 12 Minutes Annpurna Interactive (An Interactive Thriller) “Coming Soon” Way to the Woods Anthony Tan *little* bit of gameplay soon Coming 2020 Sizzle reel of indie games: Dead Static Drive, Pathologic 2, Star Renegades, The Good Life, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, Creature in the Well, Killer Queen Black, Riverbond, Unto the End, Blazing Chrome,
Chris Penwell and Josh Nichols review Sumo Digital and SEGA's latest kart racer, Team Sonic Racing! They both go over the fun kart racing gameplay, the mediocre adventure mode, and the game's wonderful graphics. Disclaimer: SEGA provided a PS4 code for Team Sonic Racing. Hosts: Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Where you can find us! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. Support Active Quest on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/activequestpodcast Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High TeknoAxe - Edge of Tomorrow http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242
On this week’s podcast, Joseph Yaden gives us his first impressions of Rage 2, Chris Penwell gives a brief review of the Raising Kratos documentary, and the two go over the exciting news from State of Play. All that and more on Episode 22 of Active Quest! Unfortunately, Josh Nichols couldn’t join us this week! Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High TeknoAxe - Edge of Tomorrow http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1242 News Ghost Recon Breakpoint https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/05/11/ghost-recon-breakpoint-solo-mode-always-on/ Every State of Play Announcement https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/05/09/daily-reaction-every-state-of-play-announcement-for-may-2019/ ESA’s Response to the Protecting Children from Abusive Games Act https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/05/09/microtransactions-bill-response-esa/ PS4 Getting EA Access https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/05/07/ea-access-ps4-launch-coming-july-2019/ Nintendo E3 Times http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/05/nintendo_announces_its_plans_for_e3_2019_including_direct_times What We’ve Been Playing Lately Joseph RAGE 2 Far Cry New Dawn Chris The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu Truberbrook Raising Kratos
On this episode of the Active Quest podcast, we are joined by the hosts of the Time Hop Podcast. We discuss the release of Days Gone, the troubling workplace of NetherRealm Studios, the Kickstarter for Bloodborne's board game, and much more in this almost two-hour episode! You can find us on iTunes and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. You can listen to David and Tim talk retro gaming here: https://timehoppodcast.podbean.com/ Chris is away but he'll be back next week. He'll also be on the Time Hop Podcast to talk about Ape Escape! Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols David Lozada - Features Writer Game Revolution, Co-host of Time Hop Podcast https://twitter.com/zenocreator125 Tim Ronan - Contributor KeenGamer, Co-host of Time Hop Podcast https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-ronan-55304a8b/?trk=org-employees_mini-profile_image Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High Segment for Avengers section is from Alan Silvestri's score for The Walt Disney Company and Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame. A snippet was taken from the official trailer. It's being used under fair use. | NEWS | Persona 5 R https://www.gamespot.com/articles/persona-5-r-coming-to-ps4-with-new-character/1100-6465797/ Persona 5S https://kotaku.com/persona-5-s-isnt-a-switch-port-its-persona-5-scramble-1834296331 Bloodborne Board Game Reached Goal really quickly https://kotaku.com/bloodborne-board-game-is-making-millions-on-kickstarter-1834315849 No plans for a smaller Switch at E3 https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/25/18515876/nintendo-switch-new-model-screen-price-drop-rumor-e3-2019 A lot of sites fucked up with the MK11 $6440 thing https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/04/24/ed-boon-debunks-reports-of-6440-cost-for-all-mortal-kombat-11-skins/ Nintendo Release Dates http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/04/nintendo_reconfirms_release_windows_for_the_biggest_switch_games_of_2019_and_beyond Square Enix at E3 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-04-23-square-enix-dates-e3-2019-live-show World War Z Performing Way Above Expectations on PC, thanks to Epic Games Store https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-04-28-world-war-z-performing-way-above-expectations-on-pc-thanks-to-support-from-the-epic-games-store PlayStation Now Has 700,000 Users, Has Grown About 40% on Average Each Year https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/playstation-now-use-increase-1203198747/ Netherrealm Treatment of Employees https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/04/28/mortal-kombat-dev-working-conditions/
On this week's episode of Active Quest, Joseph Yaden, Josh Nichols, Chris Penwell, and a special guest Greysun Morales, have another LaCroix tangent, and discuss Anthem's troubled development, mysterious Best Buy listings, Borderlands 3, Persona, and more! Greysun also gives us his impressions of the games he has played at PAX East 2019. Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites The new Features Editor of Twinfinite Greysun Morales - https://twitter.com/greysun_morales Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High | NEWS | How BioWare's Anthem Went Wrong https://kotaku.com/how-biowares-anthem-went-wrong-1833731964 Best Buy listings indicate entries for Zelda: Link to the Past on Switch, Metroid Prime Trilogy, Persona 5 https://www.destructoid.com/best-buy-listings-indicate-entries-for-zelda-link-to-the-past-on-switch-metroid-prime-trilogy-persona-5-548820.phtml https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/04/03/rumor-retail-listings-show-persona-5-switch-and-metroid-prime-trilogy Borderlands 3 Lands On September 13 https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/04/03/borderlands-3-lands-on-september-13 Borderlands 3 Is A Six-Month Epic Store Exclusive On PC https://kotaku.com/borderlands-3-is-a-six-month-epic-store-exclusive-1833771692 Epic Games CEO clarifies position about store exclusivity https://www.destructoid.com/epic-games-ceo-clarifies-position-about-store-exclusivity-548917.phtml Super Meat Boy Forever hit with small delay, takes potshot at EA https://www.destructoid.com/super-meat-boy-forever-hit-with-small-delay-takes-potshot-at-ea-549029.phtml Nintendo Adds Labo VR Support to Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1113969503459663873?s=19 Persona 3 and 4 PS4 Ports Are Being Considered by Atlus https://t.co/DdFPeF0ZzR
Joseph Yaden and Chris Penwell discuss the avalanche of video game news from last week. We go over the fantastic Nintendo Direct, the horrific Activision layoffs, Mass Effect possibly returning, Catherine: Full Body, and more! Unfortunately, Josh Nichols couldn't join us this week, due to him feeling sick. Get better soon, bud! Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High Image The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening by Nintendo News Some Developers Disagree With Claims That PlayStation Cross-Play Is Open To Everyone https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/02/12/some-developers-disagree-with-claims-that-playstation-cross-play-is-open-to-everyone Despite a Record Year, Activision Blizzard Laying Off Nearly 800 People, Calls Staffing Levels ‘Out of Proportion’ https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/02/12/activision-blizzard-layoffs-2/ The Fallout Of Activision Blizzard’s Massive Layoffs https://kotaku.com/the-fallout-of-activision-blizzard-s-massive-layoffs-1832597892 The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake coming to Nintendo Switchhttps://www.polygon.com/2019/2/13/18224033/legend-of-zelda-links-awakening-nintendo-switch-release-date-trailer-video-watch Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 releases this summer on Switch https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch/2019/2/13/18223988/marvel-ultimate-alliance-3-release-date-nintendo-switch New Square Enix RPG, Oninaki, comes to Switch this summer https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/13/18224004/oninaki-nintendo-switch-square-enix-rpg-release-date-video Fire Emblem: Three Houses launches in July https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/13/18223762/fire-emblem-three-houses-release-date-video-trailer-watch Super Mario Maker 2 comes to Nintendo Switch in June https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch/2019/2/13/18223977/super-mario-maker-2-nintendo-switch-release-date-trailer Dragon Quest 11 S Definitive Edition arrives for Nintendo Switch this fall https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/13/18223901/dragon-quest-11-nintendo-switch-release-date-trailer-watch New Mass Effect Games Are Coming, BioWare Insists https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-mass-effect-games-are-coming-bioware-insists/1100-6464974/ Catherine: Full Body Hits On PS4 in September, Special Edition Revealed http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/02/catherine_full_body_hits_on_ps4_in_september_special_edition_revealed Bayonetta 2 Director Leaves PlatinumGames After 13 Years https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/02/15/yusuke-hashimoto-leaves-platinumgames-after-12-years/#e02lohtwjvF1ZdK0.99 Dangerous Driving will crash into PCs this April https://www.indiegamewebsite.com/2019/02/14/dangerous-driving-will-crash-into-pcs-this-april/
And we are back for another episode of Active Quest (formerly known as Games List), everyone. Welcome. My name is Joseph Yaden and with me today are Chris Penwell and Josh Nichols. Thank you for joining us for this episode. Edited by Chris Penwell Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High Image Apex Legends by EA and Respawn Enteratainment News Respawn’s Apex Legends, a battle royale Titanfall spinoff, available now https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/4/18210409/apex-legends-release-date-platforms-titanfall-battle-royale Titanfall 3 Is Not In The Works, Respawn Says https://kotaku.com/titanfall-3-is-not-in-the-works-respawn-says-1832336218 Another Titanfall Game Coming This Year, New Twist On Universe https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/02/05/another-titanfall-game-coming-this-year-new-twist-on-universe Xbox Live heading to iOS, Android, and Switch https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/4/18210356/xbox-live-ios-android-switch Activision-Blizzard Employees Brace For Massive Layoffs https://kotaku.com/activision-blizzard-employees-brace-for-massive-layoffs-1832488999
Joseph Yaden, Josh Nichols, and Chris Penwell are back to talk about PlayStation's future in 2019. What should we expect? What does the lineup look like? What do we think about it? Listen to this week's Active Quest! Music Lyfomusic – High Image Ghost of Tsushima by Sony Interactive Entertainment News Nintendo reboots Metroid Prime 4, taps Retro Studios to restart project https://www.polygon.com/2019/1/25/18197166/metroid-prime-4-delay-reboot-retro-studios-nintendo-switch Anthem VIP Demo: BioWare says it knows what the problems are, is working to fix them https://www.polygon.com/2019/1/27/18199405/anthem-vip-demo-down-bioware-fix-infinite-loading-errors-pc-ps4-xbox-one Rocket League gets full cross-platform play — yes, even on PS4 https://www.rocketleague.com/news/full-cross-platform-play-now-live-in-rocket-league/ Kingdom Hearts 3 director 'reconsidering' simultaneous worldwide releases after leak https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-01-24-tetsuya-nomura-reconsidering-simultaneous-worldwide-releases-following-kingdom-hearts-3-leak Main Topic Looking ahead for PlayStation 4 in 2019 Days Gone (4/26) Shenmue III (8/27) Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain (TBA 2019 April 11 - Japan) MediEvil Remake (TBA 2019) The Pathless (TBA 2019) Spelunky 2 (TBA 2019) Babylon's Fall (TBA 2019) Dreams (TBA 2019) Concrete Genie (TBA 2019) Yakuza 5 (TBA 2019) Ys IX: Monstrum (TBA 2019) Ghost of Tsushima (TBA) Judgement (TBA 2019 West) Death Stranding (TBA) The Last of Us: Part II (TBA) Nioh 2 (TBA) Final Fantasy VII Remake (TBA) [Note: Games listed above are all exclusive to PS4 at this time, other than PC for a few of the games. There are plenty of third party games coming to PS4 that are not exclusive too, of course!] Any predictions or wishes for PlayStation this year? When will PlayStation have their next big reveal event? There’s so many questions. What We’ve Been Playing Lately Joseph Rainbow Six Siege New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe Blackout demo RE2 Josh Resident Evil 2 [Remake] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Donut County (Game #2 for 2019 finished) Bury Me, My Love Chris Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Game #4 of 2019 finished) Kingdom Hearts 2 Destiny 2
Chris Penwell and Josh Nichols discuss the games they finished in 2018. They finished games small and large, weird and normal, old and new. Unfortunately, Joseph Yaden couldn't join us as he is recovering. He'll be back next episode. Hosts Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Music LYFO - High -> Lyfomusic – High Image Halo 4 by Microsoft
Chris Penwell joins Christopher Cross and Dylan Schwan on a podcast that covers the bear necessities of The Jungle Book. Directed by Jon Favreau, this is a stacked voice cast helping to bring the animated Disney classic to life with CG wizardry and red flowers. Does it manage to justify remaking a classic, or did it just really want Bill Murray to play Balou? But before we get to a review of The Jungle Book, we have plenty of news to talk about. The Han Solo movie might finally have its Solo in Alden Ehrenreich (hear our podcast on Hail, Caesar! where Ehrenreich made his presence known to us, and read Dylan's review), Doctor Strange has a trailer that reminded us of Inception during moments, and we now have more reason to be excited for the Kingsman sequel with Channing Tatum being cast. Oh, and how about controversial topics like Scarlett Johansson playing an Asian character in the Ghost in the Shell movie, and AMC Theaters suggesting texting being allowed in cinemas? That's some nasty stuff to discuss right there. Chris went to a 35mm print screening of Pitch Black of the Riddick series, and Dylan watched an HBO documentary called Jim: The James Foley Story about a very controversial subject. So much controversy! Hear the podcast below and prepare for next week when we review Tom Tykwer's A Hologram for a King.
In the second episode of Film Fallout, Christopher Cross and Dylan Schwan talk about Deadpool's insane opening weekend box office, Daniel Craig's upcoming cable network show Purity, Bad Boys 3 is confirmed, and Star Wars Episode VIII has some new cast members attached to it. The Blu-Ray new releases are plentiful this week as well, with Black Mass and Steve Jobs headlining the week, along with Charlie Chaplin's The Kid coming to Criterion. Dylan explains why Horace and Pete is both hilarious and extremely interesting, and Chris watched Funny or Die's Donald Trump movie starring Johnny Depp. But most importantly, Chris Penwell joins the two as they talk in-depth about Marvel's Deadpool. An R-Rated superhero movie that is more about the comedy than action? And it made $150 million on its opening weekend? The three discuss how that could have happened with a movie that seemed to only be championed by its star Ryan Reynolds. Another important topic discussed is how Deadpool will affect the rest of Fox's superhero films -specifically their X-Men franchise.