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Our guest today, has led teams overseeing some of the biggest commercial successes from the MMORPG genre, and has leveraged those experiences to support dozens more through publishing roles for Xbox Game Studios Publishing and ArenaNet. In this conversation, David Taylor sat down with Crystin Cox, Head of Publishing at ArenaNet and a 20-yr veteran of the video game industry, to discuss her experiences leading live-ops on Maple Story, monetization on Guild Wars 2, and publishing at Xbox Game Studios Publishing and now ArenaNet.They explore how the landscape has evolved over time and what the future holds during this tumultuous time in the video game industry.We'd also like to thank TikTok for making this episode possible. In a dynamic gaming market where a majority of games fail within three years, TikTok has become a critical partner in helping games achieve long-term player retention and substantial revenue growth. Learn more: https://bit.ly/LiveOpsProgramNAVPodcast We'd also like to thank Heroic Labs for making this episode possible! Thousands of studios have trusted Heroic Labs to help them focus on their games and not worry about gametech or scaling for success. To learn more and reach out, visit https://heroiclabs.com/?utm_source=Naavik&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Podcast If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss 11.1.5 features, the Puzzling Cartel Chip, Dungeon and Class Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #680: 11.1.5 has arrived! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Legion Timewalking Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour  Noblegarden - April 21st to 28th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Important Posts Dungeon Updates - April 18 Puzzling Cartel Chips Update Twitch Drop: Get the Beetriz Pet April 22 11.1.5 Update Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

This week on NAFC, we wrap up the Companion theme with a review of Companion (2025)—and yes, it gets weird. Zea kicks things off with a truly unhinged tangent about eel porn (don't ask, just listen). Mox and Izzy share their initial thoughts on Lazarus, and whether the hype around the anime's god-tier production team holds up. Meanwhile, Minecraft is absolutely dominating the box office as Mox celebrates his $1.5 million boost in the 2025 Fantasy Movie League. It's chaos, it's rarely educational, and somehow, we still manage to review a movie. Welcome back to NAFC. Support us on Patreon!

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about second chances in gaming, which movies should be remade (and shouldn't have been), and much much more! Watch the Ark in the Darkness HERE.

We made this podcast to bully each otherMORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThe charity stream we mention where we read Sonic High School: https://youtu.be/akhvXplvbRwRhett And Friends - Fetty Wap - 679 (Band Jam)https://youtu.be/2dwW67RnEzITODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 1 vs 10003:20 Revealing today's topic (100)10:39 Bullying Justin for 30 seconds and then bullying Nicco again22:32 Still bullying Nicco (Bloodborne 2 edition)30:59 Sorry, every 10 minutes I check and they're still bullying him38:53 Take a shot in the dark 42:02 We teach Justin to improv49:40 Unethically ethically using unethical AI for our worst bit ever55:48 Justin learned nothing1:02:27 The YouTube ad situation just got worse1:12:50 The1TrueBlue's Crubscriber Question of the Week ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Paul, Maylee and Mei-Li Coolan from Tempopo jumping into #GamingNews talking all the dolla signs including tariffs, price rises, and MOAR. Paul then stares into the depths of Mei-Li's eyes while Dj-ing, fertilising, and beatboxing while discussing the plant based music puzzler Tempopo from Witch Beam before puts the wrench into skating while playing Seafrog from Oh My Me Games. Timestamps and Links: 01:30 - #GamingNews 09:43 - Tempopo from Witch Beam w/ Paul and Mei-Li 27:23 - Seafrog from Oh My Me Games w/ Paul

В сегодняшнем выпуске: реклама со вкусом безнадёги, манга в статусе классической литературы, очень много ярости Саахан и каджунские топи, которые подвели Сугроба. 00:00 — Фанат врывается на запись. 04:19 — О крысах и людях. 10:47 — Обвейлгардились. 20:32 — Jojo Reference. 29:24 — Skip this game. 32:00 — Забастовка актёров против ИИ. 41:04 — К югу от полуночи очень красиво, но мало что работает. 58:40 — Монолог фармацевта. 01:02:01 — Дьявол рыдает над своими экранизациями. 01:09:01 — Финал Severance. АХТУНГ СПОЙЛЕР! 01:21:59 — После титров: дурак в Берлине.

This week, JakeTwitchin and Mori unpack Marathon's reveal, Oblivion remake news, and a new Star Wars game incoming! Timecodes  What we're playing - 3:10 Marathon - 9:45  Star Wars - 27:26  Oblivion / News spotlight - 31:21   Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Class Balance changes, Horrific Visions, 11.1.5 features, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #679: 11.1.5 Part 1, coming April 22nd! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour  Noblegarden - April 21st to 28th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Important Posts Class Tuning Incoming – April 15 Patch 11.1.5 Arrives on April 22 Sign Up for the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Today! 11.1.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

Nick and Connor discuss the Xbox Showcase!0:00 Intro3:31 Housekeeping13:08 Xbox Showcase Is Returning In June 45:45 Wind Waker HD Still May Be Ported For Switch 254:50 Switch 2 Stock Is Already In The US and Canada Pushes Switch 2 Pre OrdersLink To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere

Yo!This week we got:-South of Midnight-Blue Prince-Bungies Marathon reveal-Switch 2 Pre-Order, Price and other updates-Xbox Games Summer Showcase announced-Ubisoft again says you don't own your games& morehttps://www.patreon.com/sparke3If you want more content & to further help support the brand, take a look at our Patreon & what we can offer.  If you can't think of literally anything else better to spend your money on (like seriously go get McDonalds or something) then we'd be eternally grateful if you'd consider joining & will do our best to make it worth it!S/O!Tier 2 Patron Hannah! Legend!https://www.tiktok.com/@sparke3officialFollow us on Tik Tok!https://rogueenergy.com/gKIOhC0XbtcMOGo check out Rogue Energy & use promo code SparkE3 for 10% off your order! :)https://agentink.gg/collections/sparke3?rfsn=6942451.2e06af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6942451.2e06afGrab a jersey & join the team!Join the official SparkE3 Discord Server!https://discord.gg/GFKXBDhRkahttps://kick.com/sparke3Follow us on Kick!https://www.twitch.tv/sparke3Follow us on Twitch!https://www.sparke3shop.com/Pick up some merch!Make sure to check out all the SparkE3 podcasts on all major platforms!A Terrible Football Show@atfshttps://linktr.ee/TerribleFBShowGamesthetic@Gamesthetic  https://linktr.ee/gamestheticAniMan+@animanplus  https://linktr.ee/AniManPlus#Nintendo #Sony #Microsoft #Xbox #PlayStation #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #XboxSeriesS #NintendoSwitch #Gamesthetic #SparkE3 #RogueEnergy #VideoGames #VideoGamePodcast #podcast ★ Support this podcast ★

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. It's been one year since Gabe Patillo passed away. This week, the guys reflect on the legacy he left behind. Watch the Ark in the Darkness HERE.

Welcome to Mythicast 120. Today, we have a special guest. Erik Angel is a Mythic Earth Marauder and a super fan! We discuss lots of Mythic Earth topics like Dragon Scale Trees and upcoming events. We discuss the forthcoming Force Starter event in May (31st) at our HQ in Randolph, New Jersey. Enjoy, and catch you on the next episode!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1514619081/heroes-of-mythic-americas?ref=clipboard-prelaunch

Our resident New Gamer+ approached some of our resident expert gamers with a simple query...how does one improve at video games? What do good gamers think and examine when looking to improve their skillset at a game?Subscribe to HelloFresh and use my code for a Free High Protein Item for Life + Up to 10 Free Meals! One item per box with active subscription if you're in the US. Outside the US, the local discount will apply. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. #hellofreshpartnerhttps://strms.net/hellofresh_crub_officialCoupon code: POGHF155852MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 We talkin' 'bout practice?08:41 Muscle memory goes far, number 5 will shock you15:08 Nicco's call for Prey (2017) help26:01 What separates a soft block from being skill gated?38:56 Chef Kilo's Crubscriber Question of the Week ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra, Hazel, and Poitah AKA Peter hit 90% efficiency to talk the week in #GamingNews including; BAFTA award, Nintendo Switch 2 releases, and some news nibbles. Peter gets metaphysical while fighting the machine with his partner in Split Fiction from Hazelight Studios. Zahra hides the werewolf within while scraping by for the rent in The WereCleaner from Howlin' Hugs before getting a call at 5:47am to play The Children of Clay from Balázs Rónyai. AND don't forget it's #AprilAtonement here at 4zzz so head over to 4zzz and repent for your lapsed subscription to 4zzz and go into the draw to win a range of prizes. Timestamps and Links: 01:11 - Gaming News 08:36 - Split Fiction from Hazelight Studios 15:31 - The WereCleaner from Howlin' Hugs 18:14 - The Children of Clay from Balázs Rónyai 21:37 - #AprilAtonement @4ZZZ

Mogan shares her review of Wanderstop, a cozy tea-shop game with an unexpected, but impactful, story from Ivy Road and Annapurna Games. 0:00 - Intro 5:09 - Moment with Mogan 10:33 - Wanderstop Review 37:40 - SPOILERS 46:38 - Review Wrap Up Subscribe to watch new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe on podcast services: https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/ Buy Team Chat Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/team-chat-podcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/jkh48jk Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast

This week, JakeDumpin is back to unpack a ton of details about Switch 2 that Nintendo left out of the Switch 2 Direct! Plus, well, you'll see.  Timecodes  0:00 Intro 6:35 What we've been playing  26:07 Nintendo Switch 2 additional details  1:06:30 LEAKS and potential spoilers for Mario Kart World & Donkey Kong Bananza 1:15:33 Spoilers end  1:15:33 News Spotlight  1:23:25 Outro   Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

In this episode, host Devin Becker welcomes fellow Naavik host and consultant David Taylor to discuss insights from Naavik's recent State of UGC Gaming deep dive and beyond. We discuss how leading UGC platforms are evolving and where they face the most promise and challenges, from Roblox's growing ad and brand integrations to Fortnite's challenge of escaping its battle royale roots. We also explore emerging contenders like mods, Highrise, speculate on how GTA VI might impact the UGC landscape, and consider whether we're due for a new wave of platforms altogether. Lastly, David reflects on how AI could shape the future of creation and how developers might adapt as the UGC ecosystem continues to expand.We'd like to thank TikTok for making this episode possible. In a dynamic gaming market where a majority of games fail within three years, TikTok has become a critical partner in helping games achieve long-term player retention and substantial revenue growth. Learn more: https://bit.ly/LiveOpsProgramNAVPodcast We'd also like to thank Overwolf for making this episode possible! Whether you're a gamer, creator, or game studio, Overwolf is the ultimate destination for integrating UGC in games! You can check out all Overwolf has to offer at https://www.overwolf.com/.If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

This week on NAFC, Zea opens the episode with her surprisingly practical tips on how to get rid of an earworm. She and Gibbs have been bonding over Cult of the Lamb, building cute little cults and sacrificing followers like it's therapy. Meanwhile, Mox is down for the count with the flu and hasn't done much besides cough and maybe question reality. The crew wraps it up with their latest pick for the Auto-Erotica theme: Electric Dreams. Expect synths, romance, sentient computers, and the usual NAFC blend of sarcasm, overanalysis, and unexpected feels. Support us on Patreon!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss what's going on this week in Azeroth on this short episode! Episode #678: The Traveling Dilemma! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann PvP Brawl - Deep Six Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant Darkmoon Faire - April 6th to 12th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

Nick and Connor discuss the Switch 2 Game Prices and Pre Orders Get Delayed.0:00 Intro6:09 Housekeeping10:10 Some Switch 2 Games Cost $8034:21 Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Order Date in the U.S. to Assess Impact of Tariffs50:03 Duskbloods won't distract FromSoftware from single-player games58:20 Cyberpunk 2077 Runs at 40FPS and Cost $70 On Switch 21:10:50 Naughty Dog Has A Secret Game That Is 3 Years Into It's Development, It's ClaimedLink To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64

The full specs and pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2 were revealed this week and to say we're disappointed is... an understatement. Recorded from a live episode on April 4, 2025 LINKS: Subscribe: - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1) - Podcast services: (https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/) Join our Discord (https://discord.gg/jkh48jk) Support the show and get perks! (https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast) Follow TCP on social media: - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TeamChatPodcast/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamchatpodcast/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/TeamChatPodcast) Follow the hosts: - Jerrett (https://twitter.com/jtwilson) - Mogan (https://twitter.com/MoganATX)

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week, the guys talk about have a roundtable discussion on commitment. To what (or whom) are YOU committed? They also discuss games they're playing, dad jokes, and much, much more! Watch the Ark in the Darkness HERE.

Episode Description: This week on Zed Games Hazel, Caroline, and Maylee express themselves over co-op, jump scares, and games addiction before jumping into the massive #GamingNews haul including April Fools Events, Ubisoft shares some IP to mobile guys Tencent, and a Bunch of Nintendo with the Game Card and the heaping load dumped in the #Switch2 Direct. Paul then plays the cosmic horror Look Outside from Francis Coulombe all while making friends, paroxysmal gingivitis, and eventually getting even more crazy. And the team then gets their hands limber (For petting) and lips moistened (for kissing) to talk #AprilAtonement, support us and our radio station here at 4zzz! Timestamps and Links; 05:00 - Gaming News w/ Caroline 14:16 - Review: Look Outside by Francis Coulombe w/ Paul 23:14 - Support Us with #AprilAtonement

This week, JakeDumpin takes over Spotlight yet again to unpack LAST week's Nintendo Direct covering Switch 1 games. Plus, there are a ton of headlines to chat through.  Timecodes  What we're playing - 8:18 Nintendo Direct - 25:40 News Spotlight - 46:53   Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

Finally, after a three-week break, Sean and Marc have returned with some video games to discuss, including Assassin's Creed Shadows, Split Fiction, and Xenoblade Chronicles X are the major ones. There's also a lot of news to get through as the guys sift through the major notes of the weeks they missed on the eve of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. They have thoughts on the Xbox Project Kennan info and could this truly be the trojan horse that gets their console to matter again? Plus a whole lot of other things too.You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/qErY1mz_QNAListen as a podcast and give us a review on these platforms... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/ Check out other W2M Network Shows Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/J9LZV4KLUgYRadulich in Broadcasting's Captain America: Brave New World Review: https://youtube.com/live/ln1cXAXGGzYRadulich in Broadcasting's Companion Review: https://youtube.com/live/pg3BQUrbpXIFollow on X (Twitter), Blue Sky, Instagram & TiktokSean on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/W2MSeanSean on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/w2msean.bsky.socialSean on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sgarmer05Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgarmer05/Marc on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HumanityPlagueFollow Us on all W2M Network Social Media Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetworkFollow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Nick and Josh are back, and boy is Josh tired as a new dad. The bros share what they've been up to during the hiatus, welcome the new German listeners, and make Switch 2 predictions ahead of the Nintendo Direct. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/ Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...

The Switch 2, a powerful 120 FPS screen system with HDR, monkeys, and cows driving go karts. 2025 is truly a new era of gaming. But it doesn't have F-Zero GX ReGeared so we may be doomed?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltCHAPTERS00:00 General thoughts & Mario Kart World05:50 We plan out how to push a C Button11:00 Paid Digital Guide Game17:22 It's a cube for games22:54 Share your Zelda Notes with the class33:00 Close enough, welcome back Bloodborne42:27 Summarizing thoughts + bullying our friends ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we're unpacking Nintendo's full reveal of the Switch 2—and it's a mix of excitement and hesitation. Set to launch on June 5th, the new console brings serious hardware upgrades including a 7.9" 1080p display with 120Hz refresh, 256GB storage, and a massive new Mario Kart World title with open-world racing and up to 24 players.But is the lineup strong enough to justify a launch-day purchase? We also touch on backward compatibility, upgraded versions of beloved Zelda titles, and the absence of major system sellers like Pokémon or Game Pass. Get the highlights, the opinions, and what this means for Nintendo's next chapter.00:00 – Switch 2 Release Date and Hardware Specs00:23 – Backward Compatibility and Upgraded Games00:39 – New Titles: Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bonanza00:54 – No Price Yet and Lackluster Hype01:11 – Missing Game Changers (Like Pokémon or Game Pass)01:25 – Final Thoughts and Listener QuestionSwitch 2 launches June 5th with major hardware improvements7.9” screen at 1080p / 120Hz refresh rate256GB internal storage, a big leap from the original's 32GBMario Kart World features open-world tracks, weather, day/night cycle, and 24-player racesMost original Switch games will work, with some getting upgraded versionsNew titles include Cyberpunk, Elden Ring, and Donkey Kong BonanzaNo official price point yet—more info expected on the new Nintendo siteThe launch lineup may feel underwhelming for long-time Nintendo fansMany of the “new” games are already beaten hits, not system sellers"With a massive hit like the Switch one, I was really excited for Switch 2... but frankly, this presentation didn't really sell me on it.""If they had a launch title like Pokémon... that would've sold it."Love our breakdowns? Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode using the hashtag #GeekFreaksPodcast.Get all your geeky news at:

In this episode, host, Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, dives into the intersection of brand marketing, live streaming, and culturally relevant branded experiences. Joined by Wiktoria Wójcik, co-founder of InStreamly, the conversation explores how brands can integrate into live streaming platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Kick. InStreamly connects brands with thousands of streamers, facilitating authentic collaborations through technology that allows for large-scale, interactive campaigns. Wójcik shares insights on bridging the gap between brand safety and engaging streamers, as well as the power of parasocial relationships in gaming. They discuss case studies with big brands like Cheetos and Danone, showcasing how live streaming is reshaping marketing strategies, from contextual gameplay to driving brand affinity. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving world of influencer marketing or those interested in partnering with a contextual marketing agency in the United States. We'd like to thank Lightspeed Venture Partners for making this episode possible! With its dedicated gaming practice, "Lightspeed Gaming," the firm is investing from over $7B in early- and growth-stage capital — the by far largest fund focused on gaming and interactive technology. If you're interested in learning more, go to https://gaming.lsvp.com/.We'd also like to thank nSure.ai! As a proven industry leader, nSure.ai provides scalable payment fraud prevention that's not just effective but tailored specifically to your needs. To learn more, visit https://www.nsure.ai/contactIf you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

This week on NAFC, Mox and Izzy kick things off with a full deep dive into the Zenshu finale—character arcs, emotional wreckage, and all the absurd moments that somehow still hit way too hard. Zea returns with her first impressions of Assassin's Creed Shadows, weighing in on stealth, samurai, and whether this is the shakeup the series desperately needed—or just more parkour déjà vu. Then it's time for a brand-new movie theme: Auto-Erotica. And what better way to kick it off than with Titane—a wild, body-horror fever dream about cars, identity, and… yeah, we'll just let you listen. Buckle up. This one's weird. Support us on Patreon!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the vote for Season 3 dungeons, DDOS Attacks, Horrific Visions, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #677: Your TWW Favourite Dungeon? What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Warlords of Draenor Timewalking Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar Micro-Holiday: March of the Tadpoles - April 5th Darkmoon Faire - April 6th to 12th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Important Posts April's Trading Post is Faire and Bright Vote for your Favorite War Within Mythic+ Dungeon An Update on Our Response to the DDoS Attacks 11.1.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

Nick and Connor discuss the Switch 1 Direct, Game Informer Returns, and God Of War Rumors!0:00 Intro4:06 Housekeeping8:20 Grading The March 2025 Nintendo Direct32:59 Nintendo Switch 2 Three Phase Launch Plan42:56 Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Won't Release Till 202745:22 Greek God Of War Spin Of Game Could Release Later This Year52:16 Game Informer ReturnsLink To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week, the guys talk about Assassin's Creed Shadows, a very special gift, the aspect of community, and much, much more! Watch the Ark in the Darkness HERE.

In this episode, host Sam Distaso dives into the cutting edge of VR game development with Devin Reimer (founder and CEO of Astrobeam) and Ed Saxton (CPO of Schell Games). From the early startup days of VR to the evolution of mixed reality, Devin and Ed share how their studios use first-principles thinking to craft unique experiences. We explore how hit games like Job Simulator and Among Us VR came to life and how these teams operate in a young, constantly evolving market.We also unpack big questions facing the VR space: Will the use of generative AI lead to more fun? What will improvements to voice and hand tracking unlock? What actually goes into making smart NPCs work? Will smell-o-vision ever work? If you're curious about the future of immersive games, this one's packed with stories, laughs, and insights from two of the industry's most thoughtful builders.We'd also like to thank Neon – a merchant of record with customizable webshops optimized for conversion – for making this episode possible! Neon is trusted by some of the biggest names in gaming and can help you sell direct without the typical overhead. To learn more, visit https://www.neonpay.com/?utm_source=naavik If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Who's On:Guest - Devin Reimer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinreimer/ Guest - Ed Saxton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsaxton/ Host - Sam Distaso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samdistaso/ Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

As the PS5 and Xbox Series march on, and with the Switch 2 imminent, we wanted to take a moment to stop and ask...do console exclusives actually matter anymore? Because they seem to be mattering less and less.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThat LinkedIn post we reference from the former VP of Prime Gaming at Amazon:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ethanevansvp_as-vp-of-prime-gaming-at-amazon-we-failed-activity-7295834479036702720-cDmX/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Setting the stage for exclusives05:50 What is an "exclusive" game anymore?14:55 What does the next generation of consoles look like, anyway?22:32 Sorry Halo, we will mention you positively someday31:50 Will the PS6 just be a PS5-2?43:49 The cost of *everything* will impact consoles more than exclusives51:19 Subscriptions replacing consoles as walled gardens59:46 If only we knew we were 2 days ahead of Patapon on Switch ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the Class Balance Changes, Trial of Style, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #676: After Race Tune-up! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour Trial of Style - March 20th to 27th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Important Posts Class Tuning Incoming - March 25 11.1.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

Zea's out this week, but the rest of the NAFC crew is here to pick up the chaos. Gibbs shares his thoughts on the Severance finale (no spoilers… maybe), and gives a shoutout to the creepy slow-burn vibes of The Roottrees Are Dead. Izzy vents about his ongoing frustrations with Dragon Age: Inquisition, because nothing says fun like bad pacing and clunky mechanics. Meanwhile, Mox boots up Robocop: Rogue City and is already knee-deep in justice and cybernetic mayhem. To wrap things up, the gang dives into their final pick for the WTF Did I Just Watch theme with Mad God—a grotesque, stop-motion fever dream that left them all a little disturbed and very confused. Perfect way to close out the theme. Support us on Patreon!

Nick and Connor discuss Dark Outlaws Gaming and Persona 4 Remake Rumors!0:00 Intro11:17 Housekeeping26:06 New PlayStation Studio Formed By Jason Blundell 36:07 God Of War TV Show Is Already Set For Season 242:30 Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Has A Secret 60 FPS Mode In It's Code50:10 Persona 4 Golden Remake Could Be On The Way56:28 More Xbox TV/Movies Are On The WayLink To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week, Tim is back from his trip to merry ol' England and we find out how he did with his beans on toast assignment. Also, the guys look back on Episode 600 one year ago, chat about the new PlayStation first-party studio, AI and Aloy, and much, much more! Former Treyarch studio co-head and Black Ops 3 director is heading up a new first-party PlayStation studio https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/former-treyarch-studio-co-head-and-black-ops-3-director-is-heading-up-a-new-first-party-playstation-studio/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=PC_Gamer_/magazine/PC+Gaming+News Hear what Horizon Zero Dawn actor Ashly Burch thinks about Sony AI taking her job https://www.theverge.com/news/630176/ashly-burch-sony-ai-horizon-aloy-tech-demo-sag-aftra-strike?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=theverge/magazine/Gaming Watch the Ark in the Darkness HERE.

For the first time in Naavik's history, we're excited to bring a live audience show experience to air! At GDC, host, Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, sat down with Nick Popovich, CEO and Founder of Monomi Park, in San Francisco for a conversation centered around “doing it all yourself” in the indie games market — no external funding, crowd financing, or publishing support. In 2014, Nick and his co-founder decided to start a studio and launch Slime Rancher in 2016. They sold 10M units over the following decade, grew from 2 to 45 people, launched a second game into early access, and have begun working on an entirely new IP. Today's conversation explores how Monomi Park thinks about studio culture, growth, crunch, and innovation — plus how to get players to notice your game, buy it, and play it repeatedly. This episode also includes our first ever live audience Q&A and is a must-listen for any founder looking to make it independently. We'd also like to thank AWS for Games for making this episode possible. AWS for Games aligns purpose-built game development capabilities — including AWS services like Amazon GameLift as well as solutions from AWS Partners — to help game developers build, run, and grow their games. For more information, visit https://aws.amazon.com/gametech/If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

With the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition on Switch this week, every* Wii U game that counts has been ported to another platform. So, we convened to finally lay our favorite video game system ever to rest. And to learn way, way, way more about Taco Bell than anyone ever needed to. Did you know that the fire they cook with is fake...?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTES*These games MUST BE SAVED!!!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Wii_U-only_gamesCheck this link out:https://xenoblade.fandom.com/wiki/Immovable_Gonzalez_(XC1)And this will make sense later:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_and_white_cookieTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9CHAPTERS00:00 These first few minutes are like the Wii U04:45 Qualified Xenoblade X Fans Unite11:26 Talkin those remaining Wii U only games17:09 Chris fundamentally misremembers a Zelda character18:53 He was also an Early Adopter...28:57 Cuck chairs and Taco Bell hell35:37 The Taco Bell story gets worse39:54 How Taco Bell bean paste ruined inFAMOUS (somehow)45:15 Justin saves the podcast with amiibo memories1:03:31 TheCrazyEven's Crubscriber Question of the Week ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After a few weeks of big reviews, we're taking it easy this week and talking whatever gaming nonsense we come up with. Sexy (nightmare) Shaheen included as well as our continued adventures in Monster Hunter Wilds and Civilization VII. 0:00 - Intro 7:44 - Moment with Mogan 14:25 - Monster Hunter, Civ7, and more! Subscribe to watch new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe on podcast services: https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/ Buy Team Chat Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/team-chat-podcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/jkh48jk Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast

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This week, we share our initial impressions of Assassin's Creed Shadows! (Game provided by Ubisoft), The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion is getting a remake very soon, and the Switch 2 is going to cost HOW MUCH? Timecodes  What we're playing - 5:16 Assassin's Creed Shadows Impressions - 21:26 Oblivion Remake conversation - 35:52 Switch 2 might cost $500 - 48:39 News spotlight - 58:00 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com  Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod  Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the Tank Bran, WoW Housing Decorating, Blizzon 2026, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #675: Extra Sparks and Decorating Delights! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound Micro-Holiday: Un'Goro Madness - March 17th to 19th Trial of Style - March 20th to 27th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Important Posts Many Brann Bronzebeard Adjustments are Now Live - March 14 Get Your Sparks of Fortunes — March 14 Azeroth Beautiful: A Look at Housing Interior Design BlizzCon Returns In 2026 11.1.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Tim is off eating beans on toast (or so we hope!) so this week it's just Ed and Chris. This week they talk about Assassin's Creed's canon mode, Death Stranding 2's release date, Xbox's new handheld, and much much more! Disappointed Fans Inspired Ubisoft To Create A Canon Mode For Assassin's Creed Shadowshttps://kotaku.com/canon-mode-ac-assassins-creed-shadows-fans-ubisoft-ps5-1851767902?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/Kotaku Death Stranding 2's PS5 release date is in Junehttps://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/death-stranding-2s-ps5-release-date-is-in-june-lets-hope-it-doesnt-take-eight-months-to-hit-pc-this-time/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=PC_Gamer_/magazine/PC+Gaming+News Xbox handheld reportedly set for 2025 releasehttps://www.polygon.com/xbox/537029/xbox-handheld-report-2025?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=polygon/magazine/News Watch the Ark in the Darkness HERE.

Garbage houses and cult leaders, Path of Exile 2 update incoming, Moon Studios shares news and No Rest for the Wicked changes, Ubisoft workers protest secret sale, more Frag Punk and Monster Hunter Wilds, never look up the meaning of song lyrics, Guitar Hero, upcoming game suggestions, and more with Michelle and John! To get weekly bonus shows like this or just to support the show, sub on our VGO mobile app (for the entire 20 year back catalog) or in our Discord: https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT with Tier 2/3 subs. For more info VideoGameOutsiders.com You can win games weekly from our sponsor CDkeys, like Split Fiction and more in Discord too!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the Season 2 launch week, Mythic+ Nerfs, World Soul Memories explained, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #674: Out of limbo! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Mists of Pandaria Timewalking Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Important Posts Worldsoul Memory Rewards Go Inside the 11.1.5 Content Update Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!