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Jeff Grubb is joined by Dave Tach today to chat about yesterday's State of Play, the DICE awards, and Mortal Kombat 12?
Stay awhile and listen to the Greetings From podcast. Listen to Rebecca Fay, Olivia Quinn and Tyler Smith talk about what they are playing, what is new in the world of video games. Summary GDC is happening and that means we have a boatload of news. We talk about the latest Nindies, the Google Stadia announcement, the Playstation State of Play stream, the Apple Arcade subscription and more. We also find time to have a Sekiro Second. Works Discussed Cuphead developed by Studio MDHR Celeste developed by Matt Makes Games RAD developed by Double Fine Cadence of Hyrule developed by Brace Yourself Games Crypt of the Necrodancer developed by Brace Yourself Games The Red Lantern developed by Timberline Studio Overland developed by Finji My Friend Pedro developed by DeadToast Entertainment Sayonara Wild Hearts by Simogo Neo Cab developed by Chance Agency No Man’s Sky developed by Hello Games Everybody's Golf VR developed by Clap Hanz Marvel’s Iron Man VR developed by Camouflaj Five Nights At Freddy’s VR developed by Steel Wool Studios Job Simulator developed by Owlchemy Labs Vacation Simulator developed by Owlchemy Labs Yoshi’s Crafted World developed by Good-Feel Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice developed by From Software Onimusha: Warlords developed by Capcom Bloodborne developed by From Software Salutations Olivia: Retroarch by The Libretro Team Rebecca: Love, Death & Robots produced by Joshua Donen, David Fincher, Jennifer Miller, and Tim Miller Tyler: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle by Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Paris Links “New Nintendo Switch Games: Nindies News Roundup,” by Chris Pereria, Oscar Dayus, Kevin Knezevic and Steve Watts, Gamespot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-nintendo-switch-games-nindies-news-roundup/1100-6465723/ “Google’s Stadia looks like an early beta of the future of gaming,” by Tom Warren, The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/20/18273977/google-stadia-cloud-game-streaming-service-report “When Google Fiber Abandons Your City as a Failed Experiment,” by Adam K. Raymond, Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/when-google-fiber-abandons-your-city-as-a-failed-experi-1833244198 “Apple Arcade is a game subscription service for iPhones, Mac and Apple TV,” by Dara Kerr and Joan E. Solsman, CNET: https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-arcade-is-a-game-subscription-service-for-iphones-mac-and-apple-tv/ “EA Laying Off 360 People, About 4% of Staff,” by Brian Crecente, Variety: https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/ea-laying-off-350-people-1203172646/ “Sony has sold 4.2 million PlayStation VR headsets,” by Jeff Grubb, VentureBeat: https://venturebeat.com/2019/03/25/playstation-vr-sales/ “Sekiro guide: Rot Essence and Dragonrot,” by Dave Tach, Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/sekiro-guide/2019/3/21/18274357/rot-essence-dragonrot-unseen-aid-blood-sample-anayama-emma-dragons-blood-droplet-recovery-charm Corrections We did not identify the correct city when discussing the roadwork issues caused by Google Fiber installation. The city was Louisville. We have linked to a source to in the links section. Sony sold more than 4.2 million PS VR systems. We have linked to a source to in the links section. Questions? Comments? Email us at GreetingsFromCast@gmail.com **Follow us on ** Twitter at https://twitter.com/greetingsfrompc Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/greetingsfromcast/ Tumblr at https://blog.greetingsfrom.zone/ Discord at https://discord.gg/fn8hVeh Or individually at: Olivia: https://twitter.com/Livjq Rebecca: https://twitter.com/Rebeccafay Tyler: https://twitter.com/Worldjumpin Visit us at http://www.greetingsfrom.zone/ for more episodes or to subscribe Our intro and outro music is an edited version of “Deep Fried Space Food” by SubstituteSandwiches under a Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode) Download the song at: https://soundcloud.com/substitute_sandwiches/deep-fried-space-food
This week on Polygon’s Quality Control podcast, Mike McWhertor joins Dave Tach to discuss Mega Man 11, which is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. In this episode, you’ll learn about Mega Man lore, how Mike played the game — and what Capcom seems to have figured out across a bunch of franchises lately. Much of the discussion centers around what Mike wrote recently in his Mega Man 11 review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Polygon’s Quality Control podcast, Chris Plante and Dave Tach join host Charlie Hall to discuss Shadow of the Tomb Raider. How did the franchise get to now, and what's it like to play through an introspective look at the narrative roots of Lara Croft herself? You can read Polygon's full review right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Polygon’s Quality Control podcast, Chelsea Stark joins Dave Tach to discuss Spider-Man on PS4. In this episode, you’ll learn about why Chelsea and Dave like the game so much, even if they come just short of loving it. Much of the discussion centers around what Chelsea wrote recently in her Spider-Man review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan Gilliam returns to Quality Control, joining Dave Tach to talk about Destiny 2: Forsaken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week’s episode of Quality Control, Dave Tach and first-time guest and World of Warcraft veteran World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth. This week, you’ll learn about Ryan’s history with the game, which doesn’t span from vanilla WoW, but still lets him say things like, “back in my day.” A lot of our discussion centers around what Ryan wrote recently in his review, “Battle for Azeroth continues World of Warcraft’s legacy as an excellent, but safe MMO,” where he wrote: "World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth has been given the unfortunate task of following up Legion, one of the best received World of Warcraft expansions in the last decade. Where Legion saw players go to space and fight hordes of demons, Battle for Azeroth brings the conflict back to Warcraft’s core: the Horde versus the Alliance in all-out war. "Thankfully for World of Warcraft players, Battle for Azeroth does almost everything right, and even succeeds in places where Legion failed. But in other cases, the expansion is left feeling a bit safe compared to its predecessor." Press play to hear about the good and the bad and the incomplete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week’s episode of Quality Control, Dave Tach and Charlie Hall talk about We Happy Few. Press play to learn about the game’s history from Kickstarter to Early Access (where the original concept changed pretty dramatically) to its recent release on PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One (which at launch reflects the changes that the game’s earliest players asked for). We Happy Few is the story of what comes after the fall of European democracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week’s episode, Dave Tach and Michael McWhertor talk about Mike's Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker review. Press play to learn more about the game’s history and what you get with the new versions on Switch and Nintendo 3DS (spoiler: not a whole lot, but some of it seems cool). Stick around to find out just what it is about this little game that keeps Mike coming back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week’s episode of Quality Control, Dave Tach and Russ Frushtick talk about Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered (which is the remastered version of Red Faction: Guerrilla). Red Faction: Guerrilla is basically the definition of a cult classic — a game that didn’t quite break into the mainstream but gained a devoted following, including from Dave and Russ. Press play below to learn more about what makes this game so special, despite its drab (but justified!) appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week’s episode of Quality Control, Dave Tach and Russ Frushtick talk about Westworld Season 2. In this spoiler-filled episode, you’ll find out why Dave’s mad at Dolores, why Russ didn’t quite connect with the first season (but Dave super did), and why Westworld reminds us of Lost (which is a good thing) and the Matrix trilogy (which is a less good thing). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week’s episode of Quality Control, Charlie Hall, Dave Tach, Chris Plante and Allegra Frank look back at some of the best and most interesting games of E3 2018. We discuss Cyberpunk 2077, Rage 2, The Last of Us Part 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — plus a bit about what it’s like to be in the presence of Hideo Kojima. For more on the biggest video game show of the year, check out all of Polygon’s E3 2018 coverage — including the 15 most promising games from E3 2018. You can also read about the games we discuss in the following articles. Cyberpunk 2077Three things Cyberpunk 2077 gets right about the original tabletop RPGCyberpunk 2077 will include full nudity for a very important reasonCyberpunk 2077 dev would appreciate if you’d stop asking about The Witcher’s Ciri, pleaseRage 2Rage 2 feels like a mixtape of Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein and Elder ScrollsWhen I asked about Rage 2’s worst character, I got an unexpected responseThe Last of Us Part 2The Last of Us Part 2’s beauty is in the little detailsThe Last of Us Part 2’s creators said Ellie is the only playable characterThe question looming behind The Last of Us Part 2’s gruesome, provocative E3 trailerSuper Smash Bros. UltimateRidley is in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and I’m freaking out38 things you should know about Super Smash Bros. UltimateSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate: 5 big changes that will dramatically alter the gameMetroid’s Ridley will be playable in Super Smash Bros. UltimateSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate will support GameCube controllers, amiiboSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate brings back every Smash fighter everSekiro: Shadows Die TwiceSekiro: Shadows Die Twice is definitely not a Dark Souls gameWhy FromSoftware showed up at E3 2018 with two surprises (and no Dark Souls or Bloodborne)21st Century Fox's James Murdoch on Recode Media with Peter KafkaApple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsStitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic about a new game, movie or piece of gear. In this episode, Susana Polo and Dave Tach talk about Deadpool 2, the X-Force, Cable’s bizarre backstory and the future of the MCU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic about a new game, movie or piece of gear. In this week’s episode, Charlie Hall and Dave Tach talk about the state of Destiny 2 in the wake of the Warmind expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? This week, Polygon's Susana Polo and Dave Tach discuss Avengers: Infinity War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon's Russ Frushtick joins co-host Dave Tach to discuss his time with Sea of Thieves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Mike McWherter joins guest host Dave Tach to discuss his review of Metal Gear Survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 2 of our annual deep dive into this year's entry in the Star Wars franchise, featuring Susana Polo, Dave Tach and Ben Kuchera. Come on inside the jedi tree. We've got a few porgs roasting over the fire, and a warm cup of blue milk waiting for you. And join us next week with part two. In the mean time, check out our review: https://www.polygon.com/2017/12/12/16749732/star-wars-review-the-last-jedi-rian-johnson-luke-rey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our annual deep dive into this year's entry in the Star Wars franchise, featuring Susana Polo, Dave Tach and Ben Kuchera. Come on inside the jedi tree. We've got a few porgs roasting over the fire, and a warm cup of blue milk waiting for you. And join us next week with part two. In the mean time, check out our review: https://www.polygon.com/2017/12/12/16749732/star-wars-review-the-last-jedi-rian-johnson-luke-rey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s guides editor Dave Tach joins co-host Charlie Hall his part of the review of Star Wars Battlefront 2. https://www.polygon.com/2017/11/20/16682342/star-wars-battlefront-2-review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In each episode of Quality Control, Polygon editor-at-large Justin McElroy talks to a critic after they review a new game and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? In this episode, Dave Tach takes over hosting to talk with Justin about hist review of Far Cry Primal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In an unprecedented move, we retcon episode 3, jack up our ohms, establish moon laws to define moon crimes, and Business Dogz. Dave Tach guest stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In each episode of Quality Control, Polygon editor-at-large Justin McElroy talks to a critic after they review a new game and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? In this episode, we talk with Dave Tach about his co-review of Star Wars Battlefront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In each episode of Quality Control, Polygon managing editor Justin McElroy talks to a critic after they review a new game and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? In this episode, Dave Tach takes over as host to ask Justin about his review of Escape Dead Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Popular Game Maker nearly takes down Youtuber for "Trolling"On the show today, I recap what happened to ZexyZek and his Minecarft series. Should other youtubers be worried? Should publishers and game makers just "not care" about how their games are portrayed in youtube videoes? I agree with Mojang's decision to revise their no trolling policy. But should be worried about a different kind of trolling?Gamers On Tap podcast is posted daily, is available on iTunes, and is embedded below.Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes | RSS.direct link for mobileYoutube http://youtu.be/APYNdKzxn1A How a Minecraft video series changed Mojang's trolling policy By Dave Tach on Mar 03, 2014 at 1:30p @dptach
Mr. Dave Tach fills in for the absent Griffin McElroy this week. His dulcet tones could melt an ice cap, but are they enough to warm our hearts in Brother M's absence? This episode's a hodgepodge, in which the good is bad, the bad is good and Kickstarter is mediocre. We discuss a handful of video gaming anomalies, like "good bad" games and good games with bad titles. We debate whether rough edges are beauty marks or flaws waiting to be smoothed. We also rap on the reality of Kickstarter projects and the practicality of AAA licensing deals. Whether you prefer one to the other, it's clear that all the money and creative freedom in the world can't guarantee a great game. Also, we talk Canada. Did you know Vancouver is the perfect city? All that and more on this week's Besties. 2:10 - Best reason to be wary of supporting games on Kickstarter (Star Command) 14:30 - Best worst game of the week (Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut) 29:30 - Half time: Chris goes to Canada 33:30 - Best game with worst title (Mars: War Logs) 43:40 - Best billion dollar partnership for things I probably won't end up caring about (The EA/Disney Star Wars contract) 52:10 - The winner is... Theme song by Ian Dorsch Get the show: Download MP3" Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Subscribe on iTunes
Besties! You know you want to spend the weekend with The Besties. How could you not? Another week has come and gone, and The Besties are here to let you know what games you should be playing. This week, Griffin is in Germany, so the honey-voiced Dave Tach fills in with a seriously depressing game. We also have our very first non-human guest. And Justin eats a pear. Breaking boundaries, wherever we go. 3:10 Dave Tach - Papo and Yo (PSN) 11:30 Justin McElroy - Sleeping Dogs (360/PS3) 24:00 Halftime: Plante likes iOS games 26:10 Russ Frushtick - Dust: The Elysian Tail (XBLA) 33:45 THE DECISION by Chris Plante Music: "Little Marcus" by George & Jonathan Get the show: Download MP3" Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Subscribe on iTunes
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