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Frank and Jonathan catch up after a busy con season and dig into the biggest geek stories they've missed. We react to the Mandalorian & Grogu trailer and its old-school adventure vibe, talk through why a Game of Thrones one-two punch in 2026 could work (and where House of the Dragon still needs to land), and break down the first real look at the Wolverine game from Insomniac. We also map out what the Peaky Blinders movie and sequel series might cover, debate the point of The Simpsons Movie 2, and line up a sharp October watchlist. Plus: Jordan Peele's Him hits digital with bonus content, and we're giving away copies today. Timestamps & Topics 00:00–02:24 • Catch-up and con season recap (Crocker Con, LA Comic Con, highlight video) 02:24–11:08 • Mandalorian & Grogu poster + trailer reactions, practical effects, scale, IMAX plans 11:08–19:12 • Game of Thrones 2026: House of the Dragon S3 expectations, big battles, “movie-episode” idea; A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms tone and Dorne 19:12–23:21 • The Simpsons Movie 2: why now, scope, and what would make it worth theaters 23:21–29:19 • Wolverine (Insomniac) gameplay: combat feel, Omega Red stakes, Mystique story tricks, scent-tracking 29:19–39:51 • Peaky Blinders: WWII film setup, Tommy vs. fascism, the 1953 sequel series and what shifts after the war 39:51–40:23 • What we're rewatching: Invincible 40:23–40:51 • Ad: Jordan Peele's Him now on digital + bonus content 40:49–40:51 • Giveaway: Free copies of Him dropping on our socials today 40:51–48:14 • October Watchlist: Solar Opposites, Hazbin Hotel, Star Wars: Visions, It: Welcome to Derry, The Witcher's final season 48:14–52:18 • Horror picks, Tron rewatch plans, final recs (Reading Rainbow with Mychol the Librarian) Key Takeaways Mandalorian & Grogu looks like classic adventure cinema with modern polish, and the scale finally feels “Star Wars movie” again. House of the Dragon S3 needs payoff right away; A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms works best if it stays grounded and character-driven. Wolverine aims for weighty, tactile combat; villains like Omega Red can raise stakes by limiting healing. Peaky Blinders is set up for a strong WWII film handoff to a 1953 sequel series that explores post-war power shifts. The Simpsons Movie 2 needs a big, timely hook to justify the leap back to theaters. October TV is stacked, and It: Welcome to Derry has room to dig into the town-wide effects of Pennywise. Memorable Quotes “There's something about a Star Wars movie where the budget is just whatever they wanted to do.” “Make the season climb, then drop a theater-only battle movie the very next weekend.” “Star Wars tech feels bolted together in the best way. You can almost hear the click of every panel.” “He operates perfectly in the gray area where politics can't see.” “The best horror makes you think about it long after the scare.” Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, follow and subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and share the show with a friend. Drop a review and tag your post with #GeekFreaks so we can shout you out next week. Links & Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com — the source of all news discussed on our podcast Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions What did you think of the Mandalorian & Grogu trailer? Which October show are you most excited for? Send questions and topic requests for future episodes, and we'll feature them on the show. Apple Podcast tags: Geek Freaks, Geek Freaks Podcast, Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Simpsons Movie 2, Wolverine game, Insomniac Games, Peaky Blinders, Tommy Shelby, Invincible, It Welcome to Derry, Solar Opposites, Hazbin Hotel, Star Wars Visions, The Witcher, Tron Legacy, Reading Rainbow, Jordan Peele Him, October watchlist

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Dive into the razor-sharp claws of anticipation with Analytic Dreamz as he delivers a raw, unfiltered reaction to Marvel's Wolverine Gameplay Trailer on PS5 Games. After years of silence since the 2021 tease, Insomniac Games unleashes a brutal, blood-soaked reveal at State of Play 2025, confirming a Fall 2026 launch exclusively for PlayStation 5. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the savage combat mechanics—adamantium slashes tearing through foes, visceral rage modes, and advanced blood tech that pushes gore boundaries beyond Spider-Man's web-slinging spectacle.Witness Logan's globe-trotting fury: from Madripoor's shadowy alleys and Tokyo's neon-lit streets to the frozen Canadian wilds, where he battles iconic villains like the tentacle-wielding Omega Red, the shape-shifting Mystique, cybernetic Reavers, and a menacing purple Sentinel prototype. Analytic Dreamz analyzes how this M-rated thriller explores Wolverine's tormented psyche, regenerative healing in overdrive, and hints at deeper X-Men lore that could tie into a multiverse saga. Is this the grittiest superhero game yet, or does the ultra-violent edge risk overshadowing the story? Analytic Dreamz weighs the hype against the leaks, debating if Insomniac's darker pivot delivers the lone wolf epic fans crave.For gamers hunting Wolverine gameplay trailer breakdowns, PS5 exclusives, Marvel games reactions, and Insomniac updates, this segment is your ultimate claw-out guide. Subscribe to Notorious Mass Effect for more Analytic Dreamz insights on epic titles that redefine action-adventure boundaries.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel, and Stephen review new trailers for The Mandalorian And Grogu, Avatar: Fire And Ash, and Wolverine from Insomniac Games. Plus, Stephen has been watching Gen V.Show notes for The Citadel Cafe are here:http://www.thecitadelcafe.com/2025/09/30/the-citadel-cafe-498-gen-v-and-grogu/Join The Citadel Cafe Discord community!http://Patreon.com/TheCitadelCafeThe Citadel Cafe YouTube:https://youtube.com/thecitadelcafe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cette semaine, Simon nous parle des refontes des téléséries « Baywatch » et « Miami Vice », de la saga cinématographique « Phantasm » ainsi que de la bande-annonce du prochain jeu « Wolverine » du studio Insomniac Games. Laurent, de son côté, recommande les lectures de « Un, deux, trois Piccard » de Jean-Yves Duhoo publié chez Dargaud, de « Krimi » par Thibault Vermot et Alex W. Inker chez Sarbacane et nous parle dudu futur long métrage des Simpsons. Quant à Benoit, il revient sur les annonces entourant la prochaine adaptation cinématographique d'une œuvre de R. L. Stine qui fera le saut chez Tubi, de l'adaptation littéraire de « Marvels » et sur de la collaboration à venir entre « Magic: The Gathering » et « Star Trek ». En dernière partie d'émission, nous discutons de « The Fantastic Four: First Steps », un film de Matt Shakman mettant en vedette Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn et Julia Garner.  Achetez vos billets dès maintenant pour le Spécial d'Halloween 2025 : https://www.spasm.ca/event/halloween-mysterieux-2025/ Laissez-nous un message vocal: https://www.speakpipe.com/mysterieuxe Devenez membre de la communauté Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MysterieuxE Diffusion originale : 29 septembre 2025 Site web : MysterieuxEtonnants.com © Les Mystérieux Étonnants. Tous droits réservés

Okres jesienny to dużo wydarzeń i premier w naszej branży. Panel Kojimy z okazji 10-lecia studia dostarczył nam niesamowiete "OD" i szczegóły o pierwszej grze na PS6. Sony zaprezentowało swój kolejny "Stan gry" i wreszcie pokazano Rosomaka od Insomniac Games. Równocześnie w Tokyo odbywa się miejscowe Show gdzie Xbox pokazał przede wszyskim swoje topowe wyścigi które będą osadzone w tym pięknym kraju. Poza tym premiery października i omówienie subskrypcji.

Frank checks in with a quick status update, then dives into five big topics from the week. You'll hear first impressions of Marvel's Wolverine for PS5, thoughts on Marvin Jones III joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Tombstone, reactions to the first full Mandalorian and Grogu trailer, a review of Alien Earth's season one finale, and an early read on Gen V season two. We wrap with a Geek Freaks Network roundup and what's coming next after L.A. Comic Con. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Welcome and quick update on the solo episode and injury progress 00:13 L.A. Comic Con plans and Crocker Con audio hiccup 01:05 Marvel's Wolverine preview Insomniac's tone and combat vibe Omega Red, Mystique, Sentinel prototype Locations: Canadian wilderness, Tokyo, Madripoor Fall 2026 window 07:14 Spider-Man: Brand New Day casting Marvin Jones III as Tombstone Why Tombstone fits a grounded street-level story July 31, 2026 release window mention 10:11 The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer reactions Old-school adventure tone, IMAX tease Jabba's son, Razor Crest, Zeb, big set pieces May 22, 2026 theatrical date 13:30 Alien Earth season one finale review Atmosphere, performances, pacing issues Strong build but an ending that feels incomplete 22:08 Gen V season two premiere thoughts Handling of Chance Perdomo's character, new Dean Cipher Social media propaganda thread, Starlight cameo Character beats for Marie, Emma, Kate, Jordan, Sam 30:23 Network roundup Challenge Accepted, Fandom Portals, Distance Nerding, Anime Plus, Disney Moms Gone Wrong, Outlast Podcast 32:38 Closing and what's next Key Takeaways Marvel's Wolverine aims for a tight, visceral action experience with God of War-style pacing and a clear M rating. Expect meaningful counters to Logan's healing and a global thriller feel. Tombstone casting locks in Marvin Jones III, a performer with the presence to anchor Spider-Man's street-level stakes without tipping into pure fan service. Mandalorian and Grogu looks like a pulpy, planet-hopping romp built for IMAX with classic imagery and bigger set pieces. Alien Earth nails mood and performances but ends the season too abruptly, landing closer to incomplete than cliffhanger. Gen V season two returns with sharp ideas about image and control, a compelling new dean, and messy human beats that set the table for a stronger mid-season run. Quotes “You're going to feel like you're playing a God of War-ish game.” “There are definitely things that can slow him down, and they're setting this game up to make every decision feel impactful.” “This looks like old adventure energy, the kind of poster that sparks your imagination.” “There's a difference between cliffhanger and incomplete. This felt incomplete.” “It's a bold but messy return for Gen V.” Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show, rate us 5 stars, and leave a short review to help more geeks find us. Share your thoughts on the topics using #GeekFreaksPod and tag us with your takes on Wolverine, Tombstone, Mando and Grogu, Alien Earth, and Gen V. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com — Source for all news discussed on our podcast, plus weekly reviews and network updates. Follow Us Website: GeekFreaksPodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions What did you think of the Mandalorian and Grogu trailer? Are you in on Marvel's Wolverine day one? And did the Alien Earth finale work for you or feel unfinished? Send questions or voice notes for next week's mailbag using #GeekFreaksPod or via GeekFreaksPodcast.com/contact. Apple Podcast Tags Geek Freaks, Marvel's Wolverine, Insomniac Games, PS5, Spider-Man Brand New Day, Tombstone, Marvin Jones III, Star Wars, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Alien Earth, Gen V, The Boys, L.A. Comic Con, Crocker Con, Geek Freaks Network, Podcast Review

FINALLY!! Marvel's Wolverine Trailer Reaction! Marvel's Wolverine Gameplay Trailer Reaction, Recap, Commentary, & Breakdown!! Marvel Zombies Reaction    • MARVEL ZOMBIES Episodes 1, 2, 3, & 4 REACT...   Fantastic Four First Steps Movie Reaction:    • FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (2025) IS A BL...   Gen V Season 2 Episode 4 Reaction:    • GEN V SEASON 2 Episode 4 REACTION!! The Bo...   Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Reaction:    • DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE MOVIE REACTION! FIRST...   Greg Alba & Aaron Alexander break down the newly dropped Marvel's Wolverine gameplay trailer from Sony's State of Play. Developed by Insomniac Games (the studio behind Marvel's Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2), this action-adventure PS5 exclusive is scheduled for Fall 2026. The trailer teases brutal, bloody claw combat, visceral animations, rage meter mechanics, and Wolverine pushing through his haunted past to uncover a larger mystery. Story & tone: Logan (Wolverine) is digging into his past, facing internal rage and external enemies. Expect darker, mature storytelling and grotesque violence. Confirmed characters / mythos:  • Wolverine / James “Logan” Howlett – main playable hero.  • Mystique – confirmed for the cast.  • Omega Red – one of the villains listed. Because Insomniac's Wolverine sits in the same world as their Spider-Man games, there's speculation of potential crossover, Easter eggs, or shared lore threads with upcoming MCU projects like Avengers: Doomsday and the future X-Men reboot. If you love Wolverine, mature Marvel games, or are excited for a darker, visceral take from Insomniac (post-Spider-Man), this video is for you. Join us as we theorize possible villain rosters, connections to the MCU, and what this means for Avengers: Doomsday, X-Men, and more. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Hollow Knight Silksong spanking the competition; Insomniac's Wolverine maybe coming to the next State of Play; MachineGames looking to kill more Nazis, PS6 having a detachable disk drive and much more!  Gaming News - Time code: 3:24 Hollow Knight Silksong's debut weekend player count on Steam was MASSIVE; Insomniac Games likely to finally reveal its' Wolverine game at the next State Of Play; We give our reaction to the 007 First Light Gameplay Direct; MachineGames says they have another Wolfenstein story to tell; Nomura insists that great progress is being made on KH4 and FFVII Remake Pt. 3; Leaks reveal NDA Playtest details for Marathon; Ex-Nintendo dev says they don't make new IPs often because there's no real need for them to; PS6 to come with detachable disk drive at launch; Stellar Blade 2 officially on the way to the delight of gooners everywhere;  MGS Delta: Snake Eater moves a million units at launch. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 53:29 DJ finally rolls credits on DS2 and gives Marvel Tokon Beta a try Sean plays more Donkey Kong Bananza If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

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Nicky and Eric are back for season 7! And both of them may have inadvertently been bitten by the same radio active spider in the garage. Hopefully this won't affect their ability to talk about Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a 2020 action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.  The game is a spin-off and continuation of Marvel's Spider-Man (2018), the second installment in Insomniac's Spider-Man series.Press Any Button hosts Nicky (a new gamer) and Eric (a lifetime gamer) are a married couple who both love video games. For every video game they will discuss its past (history of the game, developers story, and fun facts), present (game play, game review and strategy), and future (will there be a sequel?? A movie?)  BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE… Every game also comes with a challenge presented by the host that chose the game. If the challenge is not completed then whoever failed has to do a video game rap! So if you want to learn more about video games, hear some nerdy video game raps, or just have a good time this is the podcast for you. We try to cover all types of video games including: Retro and New video games Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox, Sega, and PC games Any and all genres including RPG, Simulation, Beat em up, platforming, mystery, first person shooter, sandbox, puzzle, action adventure, etc.Follow us on  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pressanybutton_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Credits:Nicky SmithEric LuedtkeMusic by Mark Spurlock and Eric LuedtkeReferences:https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/inside-the-inspiration-that-shaped-marvel-s-spider-man-miles-morales https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHbdB0EENfkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel%27s_Spider-Man:_Miles_Morales# https://gamerant.com/spiderman-miles-morales-secrets-tricks/ https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-miles-morales-doesnt-have-the-chrysler-building-due-to-copyright-issueshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt6c6JOhjR4

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The gang discusses a number of topics including a report that CIA remote viewers found the Ark of the Covenant more than 20 years ago but never reported it to their higher ups. Also, Video Project Manager for Insomniac Games' Greg Masto on the newest & scariest stuff from VR and AI. Plus, NCIS-agent-turned-TV-Star Chris Ahr on his colorful career and what it's like to be the real-life inspiration for Mack's "Codename Starman" series. Special Guest: Kim Scheie.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network--4541473/support.

The gang discusses a number of topics including a report that CIA remote viewers found the Ark of the Covenant more than 20 years ago but never reported it to their higher ups. Also, Video Project Manager for Insomniac Games' Greg Masto on the newest & scariest stuff from VR and AI. Plus, NCIS-agent-turned-TV-Star Chris Ahr on his colorful career and what it's like to be the real-life inspiration for Mack's "Codename Starman" mystery books. Special Guest: Kim Scheie.

Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank the forgotten PS1 FPS by Insomniac Games. Then stick around for 5D CHESS WITH MULTIVERSE TIME TRAVEL, which is somehow exactly what it claims to be! This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be GUTS 'N' GARTERS IN DNA DANGER — this Cabal-clone for MS-DOS! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show on Bluesky to get the latest and straightest dope. Check out what games we've already ranked on the Big Damn List, then nominate a game of your own via five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Take a screenshot and show it to us on our Discord server! Intro music by NORM. 2025 © Hardcore Gaming 101, all rights reserved. No portion of this or any other Hardcore Gaming 101 ("HG101") content/data shall be included, referenced, or otherwise used in any model, resource, or collection of data.

On this week's episode,Kiaun will discuss TitanFall 3 being in development,Insomniac Games speaks out about Marvel's Wolverine development taking so long,Zenimax workers could be going on strike and Nintendo gives out a lot of news about The Switch 2.

Trent Kusters chats with Insomniac Games' Ted Price. Ted recently announced his retirement from the games industry and received the 2025 AIAS Hall of Fame award at the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards. In this conversation, Ted recalls his life in game development as the co-founder and president of Insomniac Games from key projects and career milestones to lessons learned and his ideas for the future of games. Episode Host: Trent Kusters Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review. Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

Press XJoin the Press X Discord:https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics:Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con patent includes illustrations for the mouse functionalityhttps://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2025027803Switch 2 patent suggests you can attach Joy-Con to Switch 2 upside downhttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/switch-2-patent-suggests-the-console-can-be-rotated-to-change-headphone-and-usb-port-positions/Take-Two ‘fully expects' to support Switch 2 going forwardhttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-publisher-fully-expects-to-support-switch-2-going-forward/State of Play Reaction: (Full Game List) Saros, Tides of Annihilation, MindsEye, Darwin's Paradox, etc.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQtPbTOhLEcWarner Bros. Video-Game Division Faces Thin Slate, Leadership Uncertainty and Wonder Woman Issues -Bloomberg LinkSquare Enix says Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake had "stronger sales" than "initial assumptions"https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/pdf/25q3slides.pdfCapcom Key Art Catalog Will Cover Over 300 Gameshttps://www.siliconera.com/capcom-key-art-catalog-will-cover-over-300-games/Insomniac Games founder says Sony rejected a pitch for Resistance 4https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-rejected-a-pitch-for-resistance-4-claims-insomniac-founder/Xbox Reportedly Sold Just 2 Million Consoles Last Yearhttps://tech4gamers.com/xbox-only-2-million-consoles-2024/The life-size Gardevoir plush has a massive butt, proud owner from Japan confirms with now viral imageshttps://automaton-media.com/en/news/the-life-size-gardevoir-plush-has-a-massive-butt-proud-owner-from-japan-confirms-with-now-viral-images/Questions from Discord: 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticIn this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delves into the tumultuous recent history of Insomniac Games. We explore the fan and developer relations, particularly focusing on the backlash over character model changes in "Marvel's Spider-Man" and "Spider-Man 2," where the new models for Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson sparked significant controversy and even harassment towards the creative team. We'll also cover the devastating 2023 data breach that compromised 1.67 terabytes of sensitive company data, rallying the gaming community in support of Insomniac. Additionally, Analytic Dreamz discusses the 2024 layoffs amidst Sony's broader restructuring, and the 2020 workplace harassment allegations that led to public demands for improved practices. Financially, we look at the performance of "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart," which despite its high costs didn't meet sales expectations, leading to a strategic shift towards more profitable Marvel titles. Looking ahead, we examine leaked plans for future projects, including an emphasis on Marvel games up to 2030, and shakeups in leadership for major projects like "Wolverine" and "Perfect Dark," highlighting the challenges and changes in game development. Join us for an in-depth analysis without the fluff, only on Notorious Mass Effect.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This week we've got Doom: The Dark Ages and the rest of the XBOX direct showcase Including some Ninja on Ninja action! Spiderman 2 launches on PC right after we finish recording this podcast! Endless Legend 2 might be exactly what you need while you wait for Civilization VII. Speaking of Roman numeral's, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launched on PC this last week, you don't have to cast Blizzard to freeze Avalanche in their tracks! Then we talk about Murky Divers, and check our voicemails, which raises the question “What does AI mean for gaming?” DOOM: The Dark Ages - DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story of the DOOM Slayer's rage. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell. - id Software (Steam, May 14th, 2025) XBOX Developer Direct 2025 Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Be Greater. Together. The incredible power of the symbiote forces Peter Parker and Miles Morales into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in an exciting chapter of the critically acclaimed Spider-Man franchise on PC. - Insomniac Games, Nixxes Software (Steam, Available Now) ENDLESS™ Legend 2 - With a mysterious ever-changing world, unique factions and epic storytelling, the much-awaited sequel to the strategy game classic ENDLESS™ Legend is here, opening a new chapter of the award-winning ENDLESS™ universe. - AMPLITUDE Studios (Steam, Coming Soon) FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH - The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping from the dystopian city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry to the FFVII remake trilogy! - Square Enix (Steam, Available Now) Murky Divers - Solo or up to 8 players. Get rid of your employer's failed experiments in abandoned underwater labs. Navigate your submarine, avoid abyssal terrors, and remove all corpses. - Embers (Steam, Available Now) During the podcast, Andy, Nick, and Josh respond to a voicemail from HyphySaiyan about the growing role of AI in the video game industry. They immediately recognize the vastness of the topic, agreeing that it could easily span multiple episodes. AI's influence isn't just limited to game development—it's becoming a part of everyday life, from phone algorithms to even traffic lights. The discussion touches on how AI is already embedded in gaming in ways people might not expect, shaping both development processes and gameplay experiences. Nick playfully warns against the dangers of recursive AI implementation, joking about the possibility of a time bubble ripping open or a gun that fires typewriters, adding a bit of levity to the conversation. Ultimately, the hosts decide to dedicate more time to the topic in their next episode, while still covering any major news. AI's role in gaming is evolving rapidly, and they're eager to explore its implications further.  

On No Limits! Ep. 126, Sam, Taylor and Bree discuss Ted Price's retirement from Insomniac Games, Wolverine reveals with Insomniac's new leadership, Confirmed Xbox game release dates for PlayStation, and more! Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: https://twitter.com/SaveGameMediahttps://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Raise money for Extra Life! https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMedia Sam - https://twitter.com/SamHeaney Breanna - https://www.twitch.tv/fabulistbreanna Audio: https://anchor.fm/no-limits7 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw Our Website: https://savethegamemedia.weebly.com/ All music is created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib #ps5 #playstation #bend #ps3 #bluepoint #multiplayer #stateofplay

Microsoft and Xbox hit heavily in the last week with their annual Xbox Developer Direct showcasing their three known games and also announced the surprises of Ninja Gaiden 4 with Team Ninja, Koei Tecmo, and PlatinumGames, and the shadow drop of Ninja Gaiden II Black as well. Is this the best edition of the Developer Direct? How excited are Sean and Marc after seeing more on these games? Phil Spencer also did a few podcast interviews in which he both cemented and reiterated the direction of Xbox going forward, could this "everything is an Xbox" actually end up working out for the brand? And is there anything left to innovate on a console that could make the next Xbox worth purchasing? Plus, the Horizon MMO game is rumored to be canceled by NCSoft, Ted Price retires after 30 years at Insomniac Games and is replaced by three CEOs, Ubisoft has some big layoffs, Marc has impressions on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PC, and much more on this big news edition of Video Games 2 the MAX!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/YWMR5K8SkPoListen 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/azWmbIV8kHQRadulich in Broadcasting's Wolf Man Movie Review: https://youtube.com/live/7NOTvXJv9ucRadulich in Broadcasting's Star Wars Skeleton Crew Review: https://youtube.com/live/m7LVYu9dEC8Follow 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

Insomniac Games' co-founder Ted Price is retiring from the company after a storied 30 year career, but it's what he's leaving behind in his stead that's truly curious: A three-person CEO grouping, virtually unheard of in the corporate world, that hopes to leverage the unique skills of each person. When taken into account with PlayStation's new co-CEO structure, it makes us wonder if Sony seeks to spread the field instead of focus decision-making and responsibility on a single person. Is that such a good idea? We discuss. Meanwhile, Xbox had an exceptional press conference, and as Xbox games are now PlayStation games, we have a few titles of import to go over, including the reveal of the Microsoft-published Ninja Gaiden 4 and release dates for both Doom: The Dark Ages and third party RPG Clair Obscur. Other news this week includes chatter of a $100 pricetag for Grand Theft Auto VI, impressive new gameplay footage for Phantom Blade Zero, the commercial bombing of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and more. We then wrap up with six inquiries from the audience, as is our tradition. Could tariffs on Mexico drive physical game prices higher? Are there more game cancellations than ever, or simply more transparency in the process? Did Xbox miss an opportunity to strike at a vulnerable and underperforming PlayStation? Is Colin over-reliant on email, rendering him an exceptionally old man? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:15:28 - Staying strong during a breakup 0:23:51 - Colin and email 0:42:15 - Winnie the Pooh style forever sleep 0:53:36 - Colin's thesaurus 0:56:32 - Dustin at the symphony 1:00:53 - GTA VI costing $100? 1:24:17 - Phantom Blade Zero gameplay 1:31:00 - New Astro Bot content 1:33:42 - Dragon Age bombed 1:48:46 - Resident Evil 6 rated for Xbox 1:53:44 - Silent Hill F ESRB rating 1:57:35 - Balatro sells over 5 million 2:00:35 - Civ 7 has gone gold 2:02:11 - What Are We Playing? 2:31:48 - Xbox Developer Direct 2:57:35 - Ted Price is retiring 3:20:07 - New sales data 3:24:16 - Tariff check 3:28:35 - Game cancelations 3:34:27 - Do kids care about PlayStation? 3:41:50 - Is Sony relieved at the state of Xbox? 3:46:01 - "DEI-Woke" games selling softer 4:00:33 - Was Jim Ryan horrible for PlayStation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we have news on the Nintendo Switch 2, an Xbox Developer Direct, and PlayStation cancellations.The 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

Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 471 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing? 20:15 Unicorn Overlord Donkey Kong Country Returns HD 37:11 News: 43:33 Cross Platform / PC / Misc.  Team Cherry breaks Hollow Knight Silksong radio silence: ‘Yes it's real, progressing and will release' EA is shutting down Origin on PC and Mac 45:21 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie release date confirmed by Paramount 55:32 Sega has launched Sega Account, an online profile with in-game bonuses 1:00:32 Insomniac Games founder and president Ted Price is retiring 1:06:22 PlayStation Sony cancels two more live service games, including one based on God of War 1:09:52 Looks like Horizon's unannounced MMO has been quietly cancelled 1:15:25 Nintendo It's official: Nintendo Switch 2 revealed after months of waiting 1:18:00 Nintendo announces Switch 2 public hands-on tour 1:33:29 Xbox Xbox sees red with latest Cipher Special Edition wireless controller 1:35:26 PSA's: Epic Games Store Freebies: Behind the Frame 1:36:23 Free 4 All Carry-On 1:36:56 Help support the show: - Subscribe to our Twitch channel http://twitch.tv/geekoholics - Use our Epic Creator Code: GEEKOHOLICS when purchasing items in Fortnite or buying games on the Epic Games Store - Please review the show (bit.ly/geekoholics) on Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and to share with your friends. Reviews help us reach more listeners, and the feedback helps us to produce a better show. Join our Discord server: CLICK HERE Don't forget to follow our Social Media Feeds to keep up to date on our adventures: Youtube Twitter Instagram Facebook Thanks for listening and have a great weekend! You can reach me on Twitter @RicF

WE DID IT! WE MADE IT TO 350! That's right 350 episodes in the can! Who would've thought? Not me, well not really. Anyway we still got news! The Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially revealed, despite the lame name. Netflix is jacking up prices again...meanwhile the industry is hoping Rockstar charges $100 for GTA 6, here's hoping they don't. Ryan gosling may be heading to a galaxy far, far, away, and the spider-verse is going to be farther away.

Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw  Topics: Nothing important happened last week. Nintendo Switch 2 first-look trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itpcsQQvgAQ Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025, Nintendo Switch 2 Experience to follow in cities around the world Two USB-C slots? Joy-Con mouse functionality? (SNES mouse functionality secretly exists in NSO already) Mario Kart 9 24 players? Wide, flat road? New gas mechanic maybe? Donkey Kong redesigned, all the characters cuter/more cartoony now? Bloomberg: Nintendo supply chain is ready to sell more than 20 million Switch 2 units in its first year A Nintendo Direct focusing on Switch 1 games is reportedly coming in February https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-nintendo-direct-focusing-on-games-for-the-original-switch-is-coming-next-month-its-claimed/ PH Brazil says Switch to get one big final Nintendo game from “beloved” & “somewhat niche” series https://mynintendonews.com/2025/01/20/rumour-ph-brazil-says-switch-to-get-one-big-final-nintendo-game-from-beloved-somewhat-niche-series/ Hideki Kamiya wishes curses upon Switch 2 leakers https://x.com/HidekiKamiya_X/status/1879917263803011499 PlayStation has canceled 2 more live-service games from Bend and Bluepoint, respectively: Bluepoint was working on live-service God of War https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3lfvfm2febc2e NCSoft's Horizon MMORPG has seemingly been canceled https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ncsofts-horizon-mmorpg-has-seemingly-been-cancelled/ Insomniac Games' Ted Price Announces Retirement After Three Decades https://sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog/ted-price-announces-retirement/ What's next for Insomniac Games https://blog.playstation.com/2025/01/22/whats-next-for-insomniac-games/ Earthblade canceled! https://exok.com/posts/2025-01-22-earthblade-final-update/ Marvel Snap taken offline temporarily as part of the TikTok ban https://bsky.app/profile/benbrode.bsky.social/post/3lg35u52bxs2c EA blames ‘underperformance' of Dragon Age and EA FC25, as it lowers forecast https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ea-blames-underperformance-of-dragon-age-and-ea-fc25-as-it-lowers-forecast/  AAA sequels struggling https://x.com/GenePark/status/1882185444445782496  Silksong is still real https://x.com/griffinmatta/status/1880523110816051696  Questions from Discord:  Joe: What games do you think the Switch 2 will launch with? and which games do you hope it launches with or are in the launch window?

Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code FUNNY to get 35% off polarized sunglasses. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/kindafunny to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Insomniac's President retires, DC Universe Online is getting some big changes, and Pharrell and Final Fantasy 7 get a crossover you wouldn't expect. Thank You For The Support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you'll get: GAMESCAST - Pitching the rest of the PS5's life cycle The STREAM is Kingdom Hearts 2 w/ Mike If you're a Kinda Funny Member: You can get today's Gregway The Roper Report  - - Insomniac Games founder and president Ted Price is retiring - DC Universe Online introduces new chapter-based story arcs next week - Ad - Pharrell Williams-led Louis Vuitton event opens with iconic Final Fantasy 7 theme - 'Lost Records: Bloom & Rage' Tape 2 has been delayed to April 15th - Resident Evil 2 remake has sold fewer than 10,000 copies on iOS, estimates suggest - Sega has launched Sega Account, an online profile with in-game bonuses - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight's questions: - What were the highs and lows of The Game Awards? - Why didn't Insomniac Games appear at TGA? - What was the most awkward TGA moment? - Did TGA restore your hope for this generation? - How many games announced at TGA will be delayed? - Was TGA truly the best show yet? - Has CD Projekt Red learned nothing from the Cyberpunk 2077 fiasco? - Is anyone looking forward to Intergalactic? - Why are gamers angry about female protagonists? - Will we see more platformers on PlayStation? - Which games will you play most in 2025? - Are you hyped for Elden Ring: Nightreign? - How can devs express their feelings online without impacting sales? - Is Sony to blame if games aren't “Pro-enhanced?” correctly? - What dormant Capcom IPs should return? - Will Onimusha resurrect the samurai and ninja genres? - Who should be a guest character in Virtua Fighter 6? - Is Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. the best version of the game? - Why is Fortnite the best game of the generation? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticAnalytic Dreamz delves deep into the ongoing SAG-AFTRA video game actors strike on this segment of Notorious Mass Effect. Here's what you'll learn:Strike Overview:The strike commenced on July 26, 2024, involving SAG-AFTRA union members within the video game sector, primarily due to disputes over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in games. With the strike approaching its 100th day, negotiations have been tense, with the latest talks on October 23 yielding no resolution.Key Employers Involved:Major video game companies like Activision, Disney Character Voices, EA Productions, Insomniac Games, Take 2, and WB Games are at the negotiation table. Despite recent discussions, no agreement has been reached, leaving the door open for further talks.Major Issues & Agreements:The central conflict revolves around AI terms, focusing on the need for clear protections against the unauthorized use of digital replicas for voice and motion capture. While 24 out of 25 proposals have tentative agreements, AI remains the unresolved issue. In January, SAG-AFTRA made strides with Replica Studios, ensuring performers' consent for voice replication.Interim Agreements:Over 120 games from 49 companies have opted into Interim Interactive Media Agreements (IIMA), which allow production to continue under SAG-AFTRA's terms. However, there have been allegations against Formosa Interactive for attempting to circumvent the strike by hiring nonunion talent for "League of Legends."Voting & Union Response:A strike was overwhelmingly authorized by 98.32% of SAG-AFTRA members in September 2023. Critics, however, have pointed out issues with transparency and enforcement of union agreements.Impact & Broader Context:While games currently on the market or in late-stage development remain largely unaffected, new projects might see delays. The strike's outcome could significantly influence the future of game development, particularly in how AI is integrated.Comparative Labor Movements:This strike echoes similar labor actions in entertainment, like the Writers Guild of America strike, focusing on AI's role. The broader entertainment industry, including film and TV, has seen production slowdowns, which could forecast future trends in gaming.Join Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for an in-depth analysis of these developments, providing insights into what this means for gamers, developers, and the industry at large.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are back after taking October off and a lot is happening at PlayStation. From Concord to Wolverine and God of War, there's a lot of movement happening at Team PlayStation. In Playing and Watching, Dave spent his time of way with Zelda Echos of Wisdom. While MJC started watching Dragon Age Veilguard and playing Call of Duty Black Ops 6. The 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

You are here for one thing, and one thing only, Black Ops 6, and guess what, I got exactly what you are looking for. Full Black Ops Coverage! Campaign review, multiplayer preview, and all the launch news. We also have news about a new scary movie, with the WAYANS BROS returning, but as one franchise returns, another fades. We may have seen the end of the Fantastic Beasts spin offs. Plus Nintendo dropped a music app, so are we all gonna have Nintendo Wrapped at the end of the year?

In today's Daily Fix:Almost as soon as the playtest began, details for Nintendo's mysterious online Switch game started leaking online, including screenshots—which were immediately taken down. But descriptions of what the game is have survived the Nintendo copyright purge, and apparently it's a co-op sim building game that sounds like Minecraft-meets-Miiverse. In other news, Insomniac Games has confirmed that there are no plans to release story DLC for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, but hopes are still alive that they'll do a smaller game like the Miles Morales title that was released in 2020, only this one would presumably star Venom. And finally, we have story details on the new Batman: Arkham Shadow game, coming exclusively to Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S.Presented by Batman: Arkham Shadow. Only available on Meta Quest 3 and 3S.

In this episode, I speak with Alex Gombos, a seasoned talent acquisition manager who shares her insights and career journey in the gaming industry. Most recently, she supported the game development studios at PlayStation. Alex highlights the importance of networking, building an online presence, and being proactive in pursuing career goals, whether you're aiming for your first job or looking to level up in your career. She also emphasizes the significance of having a clear, accessible portfolio for job seekers in game development. Alex reflects on the industry's current state, discussing the challenges of recent layoffs and studio closures, the rise of indie studios, and the potential shift towards AA games. She also explores the impact of emerging technologies like AR, VR, and MR, particularly their applications beyond gaming, such as in healthcare. Her excitement for the industry's future is evident as she shares her experiences in game development recruiting. Towards the end, Alex shares personal anecdotes about her involvement in non-digital games, including a memorable moment receiving a PlayStation 5, playing Wingspan, and being part of her first D&D campaign. We wrap up talking about her successful LinkedIn series, Ask Alex Anything, where she offers career advice for current and aspiring game industry people. Bio: Alex Gombos is an accomplished talent acquisition leader with over a decade of recruitment experience. She has led recruiting efforts and strategies for notable AAA studios including Firewalk Studios and PlayStation Studios Creative Arts, while also supporting hiring efforts at Santa Monica Studio, Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, and Bluepoint Games. A LinkedIn top voice, Alex shares her expertise and insights with the games community through her series, Ask Alex Anything. Show Links: * PlayStation Studios - website * ArtStation - website * Amir Satvat's Game Community - website * Magic Leap 2 - website * Brainlab - website * GameDiscoverCo Newsletter - website * The Last of Us - PlayStation * Man's Search for Meaning - Amazon * Wingspan - Stonemaier website * Product of Play Podcast - website Connect With Links: * Alex Gombos - LinkedIn * Asked Alex Anything - LinkedIn Game Dev Advice Links:  * YouTube - check out this episode with a guarantee of 100% more video * Patreon - career coaching through the Gain Wisdom membership * Game Dev Advice hotline: (224) 484-7733 * website - show notes, links, stuff * info@gamedevadvice.com - reach out! * Level Ex Jobs - Current openings for advancing the practice of medicine through play * Subscribe and go to the website for full show notes with links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Max and Nick Folkman. Nick is a writer at Insomniac Games and Max a writer at Riot Games who together also host the Script Lock podcast where they chat to fellow game writers. Together they discuss their ideas around writing for games; what it takes to get into the games industry; how to write for live service games versus single player games; and about their experiences interviewing fellow writers and what they've learned from them. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a rating and review.

What do Insomniac Games, optimistic AI futures, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart have in common? Patrick Michalak! Sean Rohani chats with Insomniac Games' dialog manager about his journey becoming the dialog head honcho at Insomniac Games, and how he continues to level UP! his career. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave a positive review and share with your friends! Have a question you'd like to ask? Leave a comment on our Facebook page, ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/voiceactingup/⁠⁠⁠! Thanks for listening!

What do Spiderman 2, epic Goldeneye tales, and Mass Effect 2 have in common? Patrick Michalak! Sean Rohani chats with Insomniac Games' dialog manager about his journey becoming the dialog head honcho at Insomniac Games, and how he continues to level UP! his career. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave a positive review and share with your friends! Have a question you'd like to ask? Leave a comment on our Facebook page, ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/voiceactingup/⁠⁠! Thanks for listening!

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Senior Narrative Director at Insomniac Games, Jon Paquette. Together they discuss the craft of writing and working together on a writing team; how writers and designers collaborate to craft gameplay systems that fit within a game's narrative; and what it takes to create a dual protagonist story like that of Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a rating and review.

In this episode, I spoke with Roxanne Splitt, Associate Design Director at Insomniac Games. Hear their experiences and insights from working on various game projects, including collaborations with NASA and acclaimed games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Roxanne reflects on the educational and emotionally significant aspects of working on the NASA project, learning from experts and tackling challenges related to space and human physiology. Hear discussion about the significance of an amazing Metacritic score, sales data, and the impact of receiving recognition for working on successful game projects. We then get into the importance of emotional connection in game development, with them sharing excitement around the impact of player reactions from gamers and streamers. Hear as we stress the significance of developers' intentions to create games that evoke positive responses and resonate with players on a deep level. Listen to thoughts on changes happening in the game industry, live service games, player engagement, and the challenges of predicting elements that will resonate with both players and developers. Wrapping up we get into personal experiences and insights gained from navigating the game industry, offering advice on maintaining a long-term perspective in one's career. Roxanne shares the transformative impact of parenthood on their perspective, while JP reflects on lessons learned through experience and shifting perspectives. In conclusion, we share some personal anecdotes and professional reflections, and the need to focus on the long term perspective of your game development journey. Bio: Roxanne Splitt is a Game Designer at Insomniac Games with over 14 years of professional experience. They got their start working in Serious Games, leading teams to tackle critical, real-world challenges for a wide variety of audiences spanning from doctors to postal employees, and even astronauts. After over a decade working in games for learning they made the switch to AAA, joining Insomniac in 2021 and contributing to Marvel's Spider-Man 2 as a Combat Designer. They are currently an Associate Design Director working on the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine. Show Links: * Halo 2 Documentary - YouTube * Billy Basso's Animal Well check it out! - website * IGDA - website * Level Ex's work with NASA - ZDNET website * Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on Metacritic - website * Helldivers 2 - website * Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Wikipedia * Everything is temporary - Reddit thread Connect With Links: * Roxanne Splitt - LinkedIn Game Dev Advice Links:  * YouTube Channel - check out this episode with 100% more video * Patreon - 1:1 career coaching through the Gain Wisdom membership * website - show notes, links, stuff * info@gamedevadvice.com - reach out! * Game Dev Advice hotline: (224) 484-7733 * Level Ex Jobs - Current openings for advancing the practice of medicine through play * Subscribe and go to the website for full show notes with links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunset Overdrive feels like a game that's been lost to time, doomed to a life of only being mentioned when a new game comes out that reminds people of it, despite being made by one of the industry's heavyweights (Insomniac Games) in the not so distant past. It's got a goofy tone, a bangin punk rock soundtrack, and an exquisite movement system that never gets old, but its mission design starts to wear thin long before the credits roll. Joining me to discuss Sunset Overdrive is streamer and YouTuber Goohi, and you can check out everything she is making by following this link (https://linktr.ee/ItsGoohi)! TIMESTAMPS Intro/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 1:37 Story Setup/Humor/Soundtrack 13:53 Gameplay/Movement 30:58 Gameplay/Combat 44:01 Closing Thoughts/Recommendations/Plugs 1:12:12 NO SPOILER SECTION Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (https://patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)!

The Gi boys are joined by guest Myth to debate what where the best games of 2023, the Insomniac Games data breach, Switch 2 rumors, GTA 6 going "woke" and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giupdates/message

Sony-owned Insomniac Games suffered a major hack in late 2023, and seemingly infinite leaks made their way to various corners of the internet mere days after we went away for break. We're not going to shy away from the subject matter -- the news is the news, after all -- but we do want to talk about the situation holistically. Yes, Insomniac is a money-printing machine, but it's also now almost completely indentured to a licensor to keep the supply of cash flowing, and may be unable to stop if it wants to survive. Meanwhile, many of our peers and competitors shied away from covering the topic at all, in perhaps one of the rarest and most pristine examples of media bias seen in recent memory. Let's delve into all of it, shall we? Since we haven't recorded in some time, there's obviously other news to get through as well, including a new sales milestone for PS5, tantalizing details about NCSoft's mysterious Horizon MMO, the quiet return of CoD veteran Jason Blundell to the PlayStation fold, the closure of a key PSVR second party partner, and more. Listener inquiries help us round things out, touching on topics like NCAA Football's return, PS5 Pro's potential, GTAVI's potential price, and an admission that -- yes, indeed -- sleeping without underwear but in a t-shirt is the optimal way for one to rest. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/symbols and get on your way to being your best self Start building credit at https://www.chime.com/sacred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trophy Room GOTY Voting: https://bit.ly/3SIkbEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom ****** TIME CODES ******** Pre-Show 00:00 - 10:45 Intro 00:00 - 16:01 TLOU Online 16:01 - 27:24 Insomniac Games Topics - 27:25 - 1:21:45 Insomniac PIPELINE Spoilers - 42:30 - 43:47 God of War Remastered Rumors 1:21:47 - 1:34:02 Flash news 1:34:00 ****** TIME CODES ********   This week on The Trophy Room - A PlayStation Podcast hosts Joseph and Kyle discuss What to really expect from PlayStation in 2024. The guys discuss the massive Sony Insomniac Wolverine Hacks that saw Insomniac's entire game pipeline leak until 2035. Sony's considering raising prices of PlayStation First Party games to 80, 100, or even 150 dollars in some cases for Spider-Man 2 PS5. The Last of Us Online Canceled officially by Naughty Dog as they reveal they're working on two new IP. God of War Trilogy Remastered Rumors by Nick Baker over at Xbox Era and so much more!

Download for Mobile | Podcast Preview | Full Timestamps Castle Super Beast Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/CSBshirts Go to http://hellofresh.com/superbeastfree and use code superbeastfree to get one free breakfast item per box while subscription is active. -- This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/superbeast to get 10% off your first month Fists Will Fly Around The Christmas Tree  The True Waffle House Experience Midnight Suns Is Not What You Thought It Was The 2 Types of Leaks: "My Uncle Works at Nintendo" vs "Your Lives are Now Ruined" A Kotickian Farewell Watch live: twitch.tv/castlesuperbeast Hackers release footage from upcoming Wolverine game and 1.3 million other stolen files The attackers demanded a $2 million ransom from Sony's Insomniac Games. Teen GTA VI hacker sentenced to life in a secure hospital / A judge said 18-year-old Arion Kurtaj remains a high risk to the public, according to a report from the BBC. GTA V Source Code Reportedly Leaked Online Alongside GTA 6 Python Code, and Bully 2 Files; Rockstar Games Cancelled 8 DLCs for GTA 5 Aftershocks of last year's Rockstar Games hack A Nintendo employee's kid was behind the Smash Bros. 3DS roster leaks Bobby Kotick's Goodbye Letter Calls Xbox ‘The World's Most Admired Company' The controversial CEO will depart after 32 years as head of the gaming company possibly the origin point of many JRPG designers having a very complicated relationship with the term. Daniel Erickson claiming FF13 is not an RPG at all when interviewed about the Star Wars MMO. China will also require online game operators to make reasonable settings for the number of times and probabilities of randomly drawing in-game items, and operators are not allowed to induce excessive consumer spending among online game users. Mobile Suit Baba is free on Itchio (Into the Breach inspired game by Baba Is You dev)  

In this episode, Arris and Tim talk about Jonathan Majors officially being dropped by Marvel Studios and the shift to Doctor Doom as the main villain for the MCU. Other topics include, the massive Insomniac Games leak and Warner Bros possibly merging with another big studio. Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

Oh, yeah, that thing is about to happen isn't it? Games we played this week include: Vampire Survivors (18:35) Midnight Sons (19:40) Grand Theft Auto V (25:24) Pokémon Scarlet/Violet (33:25) Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising (41:15) Diceheart (53:20) Slay the Princess (1:00:00) --- News things talked about in this episode: Ransomware group releases trove of material stolen from Insomniac Games (1:07:15) https://www.cyberdaily.au/culture/9959-snikt-rhysida-dumps-more-than-a-terabyte-of-insomniac-games-internal-data Internal Sony documents give candid view of concerns over ABK acquisition (1:19:15) https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-could-disrupt-and-threaten-playstation-business-sonys-alleged-xbox-fears-laid-bare-in-massive-hack ABK studios are ending hybrid work (1:21:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/abk-workers-alliance-responds-to-activision-blizzard-ending-hybrid-working ABK settles California worker discrimination suit (1:24:20) https://www.wsj.com/tech/activision-blizzard-to-pay-around-50-million-to-settle-lawsuit-that-spurred-microsofts-takeover-4dc1178b Valve delivers festive DOTA 2 bans (1:26:00) https://www.polygon.com/24002666/dota-2-frostivus-2023-bans-valve-toxic-lump-coal --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at mercenarycreative.com. Photo Credit: Daderot

The Trophy Room GOTY Voting: https://bit.ly/3SIkbEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom ****** This week on The Trophy Room - A PlayStation Podcast hosts Joseph and Kyle are on Vacation and yeah.. missed The Last of Us Online otherwise known as Factions being officially cancelled and the massive Insomniac Games hack spilling the beans of Marvel and PlayStation secrets spilled online. INSTEAD.. heh we're talking about our favorite PS5 games we played in 2023. That said not all these games are PlayStation 5 exclusives. Instead, its games we enjoyed like Alan Wake 2 , Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy 16, Lies of P, Baldur's Gate 3 and even highlights on other consoles like Xbox exclusive Starfield, and Nintendo Exclusive The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.

The UK faces a looming threat of a catastrophic ransomware attack. The Senate confirms a new National Cyber Director. The rivalry between malware groups BatLoader and FakeBat. BazarCall phishing attack and its unusual use of Google Forms. A serious vulnerability threatens K-12 student data. Spiderman game developer Insomniac Games becomes the latest ransomware victim. Today's guest is Tim Starks from the Washington Post's Cybersecurity 202 with China's influence operations in Taiwan, along with a look back at 2023. We'll touch on Microsoft's Patch Tuesday and why outdated password policies are still a problem. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today's guest is Tim Starks from the Washington Post's Cybersecurity 202. Tim and Dave discuss China's influence operations in Taiwan, along with a look back at 2023.  Selected Reading UK at high risk of ‘catastrophic ransomware attack', report says (The Guardian) Roll Call Vote 118th Congress - 1st Session  (United States Senate) How Does Access Impact Risk? (IST) API and App Security: Q3 2023 Snapshot (ThreatX) The Kids Aren't Alright: Vulnerabilities in Edulog Portal Revealed K-12 Student Location Data (tenable) Press and pressure: Ransomware gangs and the media (Sophos) BazarCall Attack Leverages Google Forms to Increase Perceived Credibility (Abnormal) Two Competing, Russian-Speaking Cybercrime Groups Attack Employees from 23 Companies in the Manufacturing, Software, Legal, Retail, and Healthcare Sectors Using Malicious Google Ads (esentire) Spider-Man 2 developer Insomniac Games hit by Rhysida ransomware attack  (cyberdaily) Microsoft Patch Tuesday December 2023 (Sans) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc.

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