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Monty Nero the acclaimed creator of Death Sentence (Titan Comics) and Marvel's Hulk & X-Men is back to tear into the megacity shadows with the Kickstarter of Chrome Roses: Cyberpunk Trilogy Book 2! We're returning to The Tract, a rain-slicked dystopian metropolis where detective Kramm and punk vigilante Teo battle viruses, corporate corruption, and tech billionaires who literally own your emotions. Book 1 set the stage… now Book 2 cranks the stakes to a whole new level! In this interview, Monty drops: How Book 2 builds on the chaos and intrigue of Book 1 Secrets of crafting noir cyberpunk worlds that hit hard Art style evolutions and the darker tones of this chapter Kickstarter campaign exclusives for returning and new backers Hints at where the trilogy is heading
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This week on State of the Save, Michael and Eric dive into two famously ambitious but undeniably flawed games: Hulk for the PlayStation 2 and Obsidian's cult-favorite spy RPG Alpha Protocol. From chaotic superhero destruction to branching espionage gone off the rails, both titles spark a deeper conversation about what makes broken-but-bold games so fascinating.Michael also shares his time with Guilty Gear Strive, exploring its insane characters and bonkers style, along with the surprisingly deep Kirby Air Riders. Eric checks in with an update on his growing CloverPit addiction and how it's shaping his week in gaming, and his return to Night City in Cyberpunk 2077.Looking ahead, our next episode will be our annual Holiday Special, where we break down our favorite games of the year and highlight the releases that defined our 2024 playlists.Then, starting in January, we're bringing back the classic GameClub format for a full three-part deep dive into Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Just like our earlier GameClub series, we'll take the game section by section, analyzing story beats, gameplay systems, major themes, standout moments, and the legacy it left behind.Follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for updates, and catch streams, clips, and highlights on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Subscribe and leave a review—every rating helps more listeners discover the show.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro4:02 - Guilty Gear Strive15:03 - Kirby Air Rider21:30 - Cyberpunk 207730:20 - CloverPit37:47 - Hulk (2003)1:00:33 - Alpha Protocol1:23:40 - Game of the Year Show/METAL GEAR SOLID 4!
Today's NPC Prompts were:Cyberpunk, Faun, Chaotic Evil, Brewer, Awesome Style, Menacing Aura, Trading Background, SleepwalkerPan is an intimidating cyborg. A tragic accident took their legs and left them severely scarred, so they decided to use their savings from their trading experience to get more effective, faun-like prosthetic legs, giving them a more other-worldly aesthetic. Their hobby of brewing took off with the locals and Pan took the name Barleymedes as a marketing stunt. However, when they sleep, the cerebral network that allows Pan to use their integrated prosthetics takes over, continuing to bottle their brews... and perhaps adding a little something extra... like nano bots. Perhaps that explains the cult like following of their brew. Want to make a suggestion? Submit a form here: https://forms.gle/oSMMhMWpvZcLdGPK7Reach out at Resonantmoon.com/npc-matchmakerThis project is for the Dog Days of Advent 2025.Music is "Air Prelude" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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As we begin to wind down the second season (and the holidays are upon us) we have fewer games to talk about. But this is still a fun episode, I think. Maybe. I don't even know anymore. I'm tired, y'all.00:00 Thanksgiving14:41 Julian returns to Death Stranding 234:50 Justin returns to Cyberpunk 2077, Julian is done with Ball x Pit01:00:35 Judge My Mix01:41:44 Julian's trek for mall Chinese food, Zootopia 202:02:08 Lord of the Rings and what it means to Julian02:11:16 Justin also watched movies (High Tension, The Others, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, The Roses)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are back from their holiday break and in rare form as they discuss the new Godzilla and Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim anime adaptations, the latest on Fire Force season 3 and Saga of Tanya the Evil season 2, plus the surprise awaiting you at Crunchyroll Anime Nights and the exciting Assassin's Creed Shadows x Attack on Titan collab. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Orange, Igloo Studio Produce New Godzilla Anime Series Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim Anime Adaptation Announced Fire Force Season 3 Anime Previews Cour 2 Opening Song in New Trailer Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 Anime Reveals 2026 Broadcast in Teaser Trailer Crunchyroll Anime Nights Sneak Peek Tickets Now on Sale Assassin's Creed Shadows Attack on Titan Collab Launches for Limited Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This weeks crew: Webby, Darren, Brooksy Games discussed this week include: Battlefield 6, Hitman Absolution, Cyberpunk, Where Winds Meet, Minecraft, GT7, F1 25, Call of Duty, Fortnite, The Complex, Silent Hill 2, Wanderer Fragments of Fate, Uncharted, Space Marine 2. Not loads of news this week but we run down a few bits including hardware sales stats, PS+ monthly games and more. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast All Access Patrons - John Smith
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On this week's Arcade, Chugs shares his latest time with Ninja Gaiden 4, Crow Country, Pokémon Legends Z-A, and Ghost of Yotei. Meanwhile, Uno has officially finished Expedition 33, sparking a deep discussion about the state turn-based RPGs and this year's GOTY battle.In gaming news, CD Projekt Red announces Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 35 million copies sold, Far Cry is getting a TV show produced by Always Sunny's Rob Mac and directed by Alien Earth's Noah Hawley, former EA/Activision producer Bryan Walker claims AAA titles need to sell at least six million units just to break even, Call of Duty has never been outsold by a FPS in the US in the last two decades and a physical copy of Fortnite just sold at auction for $42,000.Get the AEW SP Game Used from Upper Deck: https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Thanks to the likes of OpenAI, hardware manufacturers are scrambling to adjust prices amidst a shortage of RAM. As a result, things are about to become more expensive again! Unlike companies like Lenovo or PlayStation who seemingly bought stock in advance to help avoid price shock, Xbox appears to be ready to pass this one onto the consumer. Naturally, the "Xbox refugees" have turned their attention toward the Steam Machine which could fill a void in our gamer hearts. However, the Dukes find it hard to imagine a hero in this stock shortage story. Just how much will the Steam Machine be after Valve admits they will not be subsidizing and are just looking to make the device competitive? Will it look good beside a PlayStation 6 or next gen Xbox? We have a lot of questions, little answers, and even less money. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:04:41 - Health Is Wealth0:14:29 - Let's chat some more about Charlie ‘4 Hours' Cox0:22:50 - Xbox's November 2025 update0:31:40 - Default Game Profiles come to the Xbox Ally0:35:06 - The Xcrocs are (sadly) real0:41:13 - Battlefield 6 versus Black Ops 71:04:07 - Destiny 3 is in the works?1:09:10 - A crazy week in the world of Ubisoft1:31:50 - TMNT is getting the Sonic treatment1:43:28 - Leaked messages of what got Rockstar employees fired1:46:03 - Intergalatic: The Heretic Prophet is years away1:50:00 - Stellar Blade 2 will be multiplatform1:50:59 - Death Stranding 2 coming to PC soon?1:52:57 - Exodus trailer confirmed for The Game Awards1:56:57 - Cyberpunk's sequel is ramping up1:59:42 - SEGA admits their definitive versions could hurt sales2:13:12 - What We're Playing2:44:17 - Valve talks Steam Machine value as Xbox is expected to jump their prices again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It has been five years since we started Chatsunami and it has been an incredible journey. Huge shout-out to our amazing Pandalorians who have supported us for all this time you are all incredible!In this episode, Satsunami is joined by his amazing partner MsTsunami to talk about their experience in China! In this part the duo discuss their journey to Beijing and Chongqing. What was it like walking along the Great Wall of China? How did China's Cyber Punk city hold up? And what were the highlights of the trip? Let's find out!This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further information, please follow the link: https://linktr.ee/podpackcollectiveCheck out all of our content here: https://linktr.ee/chatsunamiWebsite: chatsunami.comTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ChatsunamiPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatsunami/TikTok: tiktok.com/@chatsunamiPatrons:Super Pandalorian Tier: Battle Toaster Ghostie Cryptic1991Red Panda Tier: Greenshield95 Danny Brown Aaron HuggettFree Members: Middle-aged Bodcast Rob Harvey Aaron (Super Pod Saga) Billy Strachan SoniaUse my special link zen.ai/chatsunami and use chatsunami to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastrCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrStay safe, stay awesome and most importantly, stay hydrated!
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Scott dropped a Patreon vs Core.show support comparison video—check it at Core.show for the breakdown. Also posted an article about RAM prices going absolutely bonkers right now. The advice? Wait it out. Don't be the person overpaying because you can't control yourself. News Roundup: WoW: Midnight Gets RealJon brought the news: World of Warcraft's next expansion drops March 2nd, 2026. Mark your calendars, prepare your excuses for missing work.Half-Life 3 Copium IntensifiesPeople—including "insiders"—still think HL3 is getting announced this year. Spoiler: It's not. It never is. Stop doing this to yourselves.CD Projekt Reality CheckNo Witcher 4 or Cyberpunk 2 at the Game Awards. Shocking absolutely no one.Cyberpunk 2077 hit 35 million copies sold, outpacing The Witcher 3's trajectoryCyberpunk 2 is still years away. Hang in there, chooms.GAMES PLAYEDScott's GamesDispatchMoonlighter 2: The Endless VaultNo Way HomeGuild Wars 2 MilestoneJackbox Party Pack 11Jon's GamesCyberpunk 2077?Beau's GamesClair Obscur: Expedition 33 - FinishedWitcher 3Total ChaosAnd LOTS MORE!Contact: show@core.show | Text: tenhams.comLinks: Frogpants.com/core Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scott dropped a Patreon vs Core.show support comparison video—check it at Core.show for the breakdown. Also posted an article about RAM prices going absolutely bonkers right now. The advice? Wait it out. Don't be the person overpaying because you can't control yourself. News Roundup: WoW: Midnight Gets RealJon brought the news: World of Warcraft's next expansion drops March 2nd, 2026. Mark your calendars, prepare your excuses for missing work.Half-Life 3 Copium IntensifiesPeople—including "insiders"—still think HL3 is getting announced this year. Spoiler: It's not. It never is. Stop doing this to yourselves.CD Projekt Reality CheckNo Witcher 4 or Cyberpunk 2 at the Game Awards. Shocking absolutely no one.Cyberpunk 2077 hit 35 million copies sold, outpacing The Witcher 3's trajectoryCyberpunk 2 is still years away. Hang in there, chooms.GAMES PLAYEDScott's GamesDispatchMoonlighter 2: The Endless VaultNo Way HomeGuild Wars 2 MilestoneJackbox Party Pack 11Jon's GamesCyberpunk 2077?Beau's GamesClair Obscur: Expedition 33 - FinishedWitcher 3Total ChaosAnd LOTS MORE!Contact: show@core.show | Text: tenhams.comLinks: Frogpants.com/core Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This episode is sponsored by Just Eat. Well, the delivery driver who tried to crash into Jordan's car at least. Patreon.com/VideoGamesChronicle for more of this. Apparently it's 'more focused.' What a foul concept! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On today's Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we cover DLR cleaners striking over sick pay on London's driverless railway, the Courtauld's £82m plan to transform Somerset House into a state-of-the-art campus, and new UK analysis warning that over-reliance on carbon removals could push up climate costs. In gaming, Cyberpunk 2077 passes 35 million sales and outpaces The Witcher 3, while in consumer tech Apple is tipped to overtake Samsung as the world's top smartphone seller thanks to the iPhone 17. Plus, we're joined by Which? to reveal why eight in ten Black Friday “bargains” are often the same price, or cheaper, at other times of the year – and how to shop smarter this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom ****** This week's episode is stacked with breaking PlayStation news, major leaks, and huge third-party updates across the industry. We kick things off with evidence that Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is heading to PC far sooner than expected. A new ESRB rating has surfaced for the PC version—listing Sony Interactive Entertainment as the publisher—strongly suggesting a rapid turnaround similar to the first game's sub-one-year PC launch. With Kojima Productions expanding the franchise into animated films, A24 partnerships, and Disney+ series, the Death Stranding universe is entering its biggest era yet. Next, a 10-minute leak of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has spilled online, showing early gameplay, mocap sessions, Farah's redesigned character concepts, and confirmation of two new locations built from the ground up. Ubisoft has been issuing copyright strikes, validating the footage's authenticity. Quality looks early-alpha, but it's the clearest look yet at the long-delayed remake's evolution. We then turn to huge internal rumblings at Bungie: credible leaks point to Destiny 3 being in extremely early development, reportedly positioned as a major tentpole release for the PS6 generation. This comes as Destiny 2 struggles with engagement, follows a $200 million write-down from Sony, and Marathon continues through testing before launch. With Destiny fatigue setting in, Bungie is under immense pressure to deliver a franchise reset. FLASH NEWS breaks down the rapid-fire updates you need to know: • Cyberpunk 2077 hits a massive 35 million units sold • A Far Cry TV series is officially in the works with Noah Hawley attached • PlayStation Plus December lineup revealed: LEGO Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, and Synduality Echo of Ada If you're here for PlayStation insights, industry leaks, and deep-dive coverage of the biggest stories in gaming, this episode has everything.
Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:NSO adds Ninja Gaiden II and Battletoads for NES and Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters and Bionic Commando for Game Boy https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1993484853887566217Far Cry TV Series Set at FX from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/far-cry-tv-series-fx-noah-hawley-rob-mac-1236591190/Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 35 million copies https://x.com/Wario64/status/1993722106253885832Games we're grateful for, for helping us in life etc.John: FFII/Lunar, Persona 4 Golden, WWF No Mercy (typed this out so I don't forget lol)Brett: Uncharted 2/Battlefield 2: Bad Company, Inside/Horizon Zero Dawn, Death Stranding Will think of more lolGreg: RE2, Street Fighter II, Sonic Adventure, Halo ⅔, Mario Kart Double Dash, GTA 4, Total Carnage, Sunset Riders, TMNT Tutrltes in Time, THPS2 Questions from Discord: Brydude: (1) Do Mario fart? (2) Second question, what is your favorite movie to watch during Thanksgiving? (3) Third question, even though I think we heard it last year: I'm tryna make you guys have questions that can go on for a few minutes: What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish? (4) One final question: What does the fox say?Joe: Any memorable Black Friday moments? Best deals you've gotten, any fights etc.Jtlawbass: What game has the best/yummiest-looking food? Is there any video game food you would like to learn to cook? Part of me wants to learn to cook the food from Monster Hunter Rise. It looked so good.
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Gäster: Marcus Thapper, Sebastian Järpehag, Johan Wicklén, Ahmed Berhan, Mandelmanns För 90SEK/mån får du 5 avsnitt i veckan:4 Vanliga AMK MORGON + AMK FREDAG med Isak Wahlberg Se till att bli Patron via webben och inte direkt i iPhones Patreon-app för att undvika Apples extraavgifter:Öppna istället din browser och gå till www.patreon.com/amkmorgon Köp biljetter till "Ahmed Berhan - XX"https://billetto.se/e/ahmed-berhan-xx-biljetter-1690833 Relevanta länkar: ...Johan Wickléns nya flickvänhttps://i.redd.it/vum4czv2umza1.jpg ...Cyberpunk 2077https://scale.coolshop-cdn.com/product-media.coolshop-cdn.com/23GA4P/d6d801f9acfa496587157f4a6518b105.png/f/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUZlQ4U7HIw ...Förrädarnahttps://images.aftonbladet-cdn.se/v2/images/c34a4799-a551-48fc-820a-82e24df5079a?fit=crop&format=auto&h=1267&q=50&w=1900&s=f7636d7d3bf934768b16ba250a768ae39c74f9c7 ...krusbärskiwihttps://www.blomsterlandet.se/tips-rad/tradgard/barbuskar/kiwi-minikiwi/ ...Mandelmanns Jullåt "Jul på Österlen"https://open.spotify.com/track/6nFn878G25w4W6diNSqAWX?si=f26f247fb20e4f41 ...Wild Taleshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt3011894/ ...SL-bussarnahttps://autoline24.se/-/forsaljning/ledbussar/MAN/A23-CNG-3-BUSES-LEFT--25022218343773212900 Låtarna som spelades var:Jul på Österlen - MandelmannsIf It Makes You Happy - Sheryl Crow Alla låtar finns i AMK Morgons spellista här:https://open.spotify.com/user/amk.morgon/playlist/6V9bgWnHJMh9c4iVHncF9j?si=so0WKn7sSpyufjg3olHYmg
A2thaMo is joined by Bradster X to talk about Epstein Files, Conspiracies, Diddy, Sydney Sweeny, Jeans, AI, Music Talk, Posture, Video Games, Cyberpunk, Game of the Year Nominees, Sports, MTG, TikTok, Internet Culture, Grocery Store Etiquette, Funkopops, Thanksgiving Plans, Sampling and more while listening to new music!G Cloth - Sir NastyMy Life - Southern Com4rtBrain Rot Over Sanity - A2thaMo and Bradster X
This week we cover one of Jake's favorite movies, "Blade Runner." We talk about the contentious shooting of the film, and its long development through the 1970s. The various cuts of Blade Runner are covered, and the re-shoots 25 years later for the "Final Cut." After covering the background, we get into the movie itself and discuss the plot. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44
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In this episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan team up with Will from PlayStation Ain't Dead for a lively crossover. The crew dives into pickups ranging from classic PS1 gems to modern horror titles, while debating the quirks of collecting sealed games. John and Ryan also share their experiences with Cyberpunk 2077, Metal Gear Solid, and The Witcher. The conversation heats up as the trio debates GameStop's outrageous “trade anything” promotion—marketing genius or pure chaos? Not to be outdone, the rise of AI-driven content takes center stage before NHL Hitz 2003 slams its way through the review section of the episode. Expect laughs, nostalgia, and plenty of gaming banter. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 06:14 Recent Game Pickups and Reviews 09:20 Current Gaming Experiences 12:11 Discussion on Game Technology and Trends 15:10 Exploring GameStop's New Initiatives 26:38 GameStop's Unique Trade-In Promotion 29:31 The Chaos of Trade-In Day 32:49 YouTube and Social Media Buzz 35:06 Generational Shifts in Gaming Preferences 39:25 AI's Role in Gaming and Content Creation 45:45 The Future of AI in Gaming 54:48 NHL Hitz Game Mechanics and Gameplay Experience 01:02:25 Game Pricing and Value Assessment 01:10:11 GameStop Experiences and Collecting Culture Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18