Podcasts about Mass Effect

George Osborn is a journalist, strategist, and analyst whose work explores the increasingly fraught intersection of video games, business, and politics. He has worked as a reporter, consultant, and as Head of Campaigns and Communications at Ukie, the UK trade body for games, developing a rare vantage point on how the medium shapes, and is shaped by, power.He is also the founder of Half-Space Consulting and the editor of the Video Games Industry Memo newsletter, where he examines the forces driving the modern games business. In his new book, Power Play: Video Games, Politics, and the Battle for Global Influence, he argues that games have become far more than entertainment: they are now digital third places, contested spaces in which authoritarian regimes, populists, and extremists seek to wield influence.LINKS:George Osborn:The book: Power Play – buy via Bookshop.org UK (supports independent booksellers)Power Play – WaterstonesPower Play – Bookshop.org US The newsletter: Video Games Industry Memo – George's newsletter (free to subscribe)The Games: GoldenEye 007 (N64, 1997) The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64, 2000) Championship Manager 01/02 Mass Effect 2 BalatroAlso mentioned Bellingcat – investigative journalism outlet founded by Eliot Higgins Support My Perfect Console on PatreonBecome a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsoleTake the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That showcase weekend was absolutely massive! Between Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Showcase, and Sony's State of Play, there is a ton to be excited about.If I had to guess which games made your wishlist, I'd bet a few heavy-hitters definitely caught your eye. Here are a few that I think are absolute must-haves for anyone's list: Gears of War: E-Day: Launching on October 6, 2026, this prequel looks dark, gritty, and exactly what fans of the franchise have been begging for. Fable: Playground Games' revival of Albion is easily one of the most anticipated titles out there. With its perfect blend of stunning next-gen visuals, fairy-tale charm, and that classic, self-aware British humor, it has "day-one wishlist" written all over it.Crazy Taxi: World Tour: SEGA's official reveal during the Xbox Showcase was incredible. Bringing back original driver Axel, five massive global city routes, and The Offspring on the soundtrack for a 2027 open-world, multiplayer arcade experience? It's absolute chaotic nostalgia.Exodus: Archetype Entertainment's massive 20-minute gameplay drop proves this sci-fi RPG is carrying the Mass Effect baton beautifully. The time-dilation mechanics and tactical space combat make its early 2027 release a mandatory wishlist spot.Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis: Even with the State of Play announcement delaying it to February 12, 2027, seeing the original 1996 adventure rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 looks spectacular. Fighting the T-Rex on a cinematic scale is going to be wild.How close did I get? Did any of these hit your list, or did some under-the-radar indies steal the spotlight for you?timestamps00:00:00 channelintro00:00:08 start ofthe pod00:01:26 TombRaider: Legacy of Atlantis00:06:02 Until Dawn200:11:00 God of WarLaufey 00:24:00 the lostworld00:26:07 Phantomblade zero / lords of the fallen 200:34:55 Controlresonant00:38:08 the endlesswar00:43:03 I'mfighting demons00:46:01 Gears ofwar e-day00:57:57 Fable01:03:12 Halo:campaign evolved01:12:44 Call ofDuty: Modern Warfare 4 01:14:51 Crazy taxi: world tour01:17:30 State ofdecay 301:21:57 Metro 203901:25:07 Senua01:26:48 Resonance:a plague tale legacy 01:29:03magicians:  the devil's deal / clockworkrevolution 01:30:50 Exodus 

Jules, Michi und Gottimperator Maurice nehmen das packende Gameplay des kommenden Sci-Fi-Epos' Exodus unter die Lupe. Neben dem ambitionierten Rollenspiel der Bioware-Veteranen werfen sie außerdem einen Blick auf den neuen DLC zu The Alters sowie die spannenden Konzept-Titel Cordura und The Lift. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ Join analytic dreamz in this Notorious Mass Effect Segment as he celebrates a major milestone — 20 million total downloads on Red Circle for his audio-only platform. In this special update, analytic dreamz reflects on the journey to 20 million downloads and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the growth of Notorious Mass Effect. He also delivers fresh updates on his recent Florida vlog, the highly anticipated Houston DreamCon vlog, upcoming content plans, and more. This Segment highlights the dedication, consistency, and community support that helped push the platform to this impressive achievement. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the show, this episode offers motivation, transparency, and a look ahead at what's next for analytic dreamz and Notorious Mass Effect.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fable has reportedly been delayed into 2027, Modern Warfare 4 has been officially revealed, and Valve has dramatically increased Steam Deck OLED pricing. On this week's episode of The Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and Freight Conductor break down what Fable's delay means for Xbox's release strategy, whether Steam Deck remains a compelling value proposition at nearly $1,000, and why Call of Duty's return to Nintendo platforms could be one of Microsoft's biggest long-term wins following the Activision acquisition. The team also discusses Play Anywhere, the future of gaming hardware, Xbox's upcoming Showcase, Summer Game Fest expectations, 007 First Light, Mina the Hollower, Fallout rumors, Star Wars hopes, Gears of War, Halo, and much more. Topics Include: • Fable delayed to 2027 • Modern Warfare 4 revealed • Call of Duty returns to Nintendo • Steam Deck OLED price increases • Xbox Ally X and handheld gaming • Xbox Showcase predictions • Summer Game Fest expectations • Play Anywhere and next-generation hardware • 007 First Light impressions • Mina the Hollower discussion • Fallout and Mass Effect hopes • Halo, Gears of War, and Forza Horizon 6 The Expansion Pass is a weekly gaming podcast covering Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, handheld gaming, and the industry trends shaping the future of gaming. Clear takes. No console-war noise. iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV Spotify: spoti.fi/33gSiXa

Chris Avellone, the legendary writer and game designer, talks to Raphael Colantonio and Peter Salnikov on his approach to storytelling and narrative design in games and much more in this thoughtful, very open and sometimes funny episode. Hire, pay, and stay compliant with your team in 100+ countries, in one place: https://mellow.io/demo?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=influence&utm_campaign=general&utm_content=thotd Find financial support at IndieGo Fund: https://indie-go.ru/fund - Who is Chris Avellone, and how his experience at the D&D table affected his future career; - How ‘Typhon' became ‘Prey' - and how the story of that game came to be at all; - The damage devs take from using forced IPs: cases of Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, System Shock 2; - Choices in RPGs and the depth they provide; the cases Mass Effect & Fallout: New Vegas' Legion; - Why is Pathfinder: Kingmaker more Fallout than Baldur's Gate? - Restraints as values: how limitations might lead a game out of the darkness; - Leaks, scores, bad PR, press relations and other mutual pains of game developers & media.

Look, either you know what this is or you won't believe us. In 2017, Steven Soderbergh and writer Ed Solomon made a murder mystery show that was an app on your phone. You used your phone to decide which scenes to watch next to find out who killed Sharon Stone. This is real. Then they re-edited it as a miniseries for HBO, and now you can't watch the app version literally anywhere. The whole thing is nuts, and thank G-d we have our friend Comrade Yui to help us navigate through it (app joke). Join us for a typically wide-ranging conversation about interactivity, the artist as fascist (complimentary?), video game theory, and biodigital jazz, man. Hey more like Steven Flappybird! Because he deleted the app! Well, someone did. Further Reading: Extra Lives by Tom Bissell Cain's Jawbone by Torquemada "Interactive Cinema: The Ambiguous Ethics of Media Participation" by Marina Hassapoulou - https://filmquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hassapopoulou_Interactive_Introduction-1.pdf "Mosaic: A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Review of Steven Soderbergh's Mystery" by Matt Brennan - https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/mosaic/mosaic-hbo-steven-soderbergh-review Further Viewing/Playing: MOSAIC trailer/app demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km_u51OE3VA KINOAUTOMAT (Činčera, 1967) OUT 1 (Rivette, 1971) ZORK (Anderson, Blank, Daniels, and Lebling, 1977) DRAGON'S LAIR (Bluth, 1983) CLUE (Lynn, 1985) MASS EFFECT 2 (Hudson, 2010) BLACK MIRROR: BANDERSNATCH (Slade, 2018)  Follow Comrade Yui: https://x.com/yui_antinomy https://www.patreon.com/c/comrade_yui/ https://letterboxd.com/comrade_yui/ Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://bsky.app/profile/podcastyforme.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart

Boom. We're back. On this episode we set about talking about some of the games we played during our accidental hiatus in 2026, but a large part of the conversation ends up being about video game discourse in the current internet culture, leading to one of our more rant-filled episodes. But we also talk about Mass Effect 2 in the middle of it all, which makes us happy.

This week, Alex is joined by Marvel Snap creator and Marvel Yap co-host: Tuccrr! The duo kicks things off with a deep dive into the latest card releases. They discuss why the highly anticipated Punisher War Machine is currently falling flat in the meta, and debate whether the massive 4/12 stats on Akari are worth the awkward deck-building restrictions. Plus, they break down Muse, exploring how this new 3-Cost Ongoing card could revitalize mid-range Destroy decks featuring Weapon X and Dormammu.Next, Alex and Tucker play game designer and build their ultimate wishlist of Cards We Want Un-Nerfed. They debate the chaotic implications of reverting Marvel Snap's most infamous cards back to their original, overpowered states, including 3/5 Loki, 2-Cost Zabu, Original Ms. Marvel, 2-Cost Elsa Bloodstone, and the 2/4 Agent Venom.Finally, the hosts pitch some desperate reworks for the game's worst cards. Could Major Victory be redesigned as a High Evolutionary for the Guardians of the Galaxy? Does Mantis need to disable Objective cards? And why does Negasonic Teenage Warhead look exactly like Jack from Mass Effect?Join Alex Coccia and special guest Tuccrr as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!

In today's Daily Fix:Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic could still be years away from release, but that hasn't stopped the internet from speculating how long the game will be. Director Casey Hudson is aware that many gamers don't want a 300-hour experience, and hinted that it will be in line with his work on the Mass Effect games. He also said that he typically doesn't work on games for more than 4 years, if that's any indication of when we'll see more of FOTOR. In other news, the recent Silent Hill games may be a turning point for the franchise, with both the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill f selling well. On the flipside, Sony's Saros isn't quite matching spiritual predecessor Returnal's sales, although the two games released under different circumstances. And finally, Xbox fans have a new way to show off their Gamerscore.Head's up that we're giving away 30 tickets a day for IGN Live 2026. Go to ign.com/live and use code IGN30PROMO.

Temat do odcinka pojawił się bardzo szybko, a takim swego rodzaju zapalnikiem jest film Mortal Kombat II. Wpadliśmy na pomysł, bo pogadać o grach, które zasługują na dobrą adaptację filmową albo serialową. W ostatnich latach mieliśmy sporo dobrych rzeczy jak The Last of Us (pierwszy sezon, bo od drugim nie rozmawiamy) czy Fallout. Mówimy czym powinna być dobra adaptacja, jakie gry ją dostały do tej pory i zastanawiamy się, które gry zasługują na to, by być filmem lub serialem. Od razu wpadła nam seria Mass Effect, BioShock i Assassin's Creed (tak, wiemy, był film, ale ta seria musi dostać coś lepszego). Resztę rzeczy znajdziecie poniżej w czasówce. Miłego! Co w odcinku? 00:00:00 - Nieco inaczej zaczynamy00:01:12 - Adam nie polubił się z Vinted00:06:09 - Otwieramy co nieco00:08:24 - Riverside, podejście drugie i chyba ostatnie00:18:14 - Krótko o Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT200:20:15 - Jak nie udało się zamówić Steam Controllera00:36:29 - Afera z grą Slay the Spire 200:46:57 - Dlaczego nie oglądać Crime 101? 00:53:11 - Serial Lucky Luke na Disney+00:57:49 - Jung_e, czyli koreańskie science fiction01:07:42 - Gry, które zasługują na dobry film lub serialWbijaj na stronę: https://2po2.plFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwochpodwoch Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwochpodwoch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwochpodwochPostaw na kawę:https://buycoffee.to/dwochpodwochGrosza daj podcastowi na Patronite: https://patronite.pl/dwochpodwoch

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz breaks down one of the biggest questions in gaming right now: Is Capcom truly dominating 2026? From record-breaking releases to industry-shifting moves, this episode examines why Capcom stands out as the potential MVP of the year.In this packed episode, Analytic Dreamz delivers the latest gaming updates including PRAGMATA, the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remaster (resynced), WINDROSE, MOUSE PI, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and even Candy Crush developments. We also cover major industry news like the Xbox Game Pass price decrease and the removal of Call of Duty perks.On the music side, Analytic Dreamz discusses new tracks and moments from Noah Kahan, Usher & Chris Brown, Ella Langley, Coachella highlights, Michael Movie, and Drake. Plus, a look at the Music Industry with Sony's latest DRM controversy.Drama segment dives into FaZe vs Core and updates on d4vd.Tune in for unfiltered gaming analysis, music talk, and industry breakdowns you won't find anywhere else. New episodes of The Notorious Mass Effect drop weekly — hosted by Analytic Dreamz.Subscribe, rate, and follow so you never miss an episode. Turn on notifications and join the conversation in the comments.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz breaks down one of the biggest questions in gaming right now: Is Capcom truly dominating 2026? From record-breaking releases to industry-shifting moves, this episode examines why Capcom stands out as the potential MVP of the year.In this packed episode, Analytic Dreamz delivers the latest gaming updates including PRAGMATA, the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remaster (resynced), WINDROSE, MOUSE PI, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and even Candy Crush developments. We also cover major industry news like the Xbox Game Pass price decrease and the removal of Call of Duty perks.On the music side, Analytic Dreamz discusses new tracks and moments from Noah Kahan, Usher & Chris Brown, Ella Langley, Coachella highlights, Michael Movie, and Drake. Plus, a look at the Music Industry with Sony's latest DRM controversy.Drama segment dives into FaZe vs Core and updates on d4vd.Tune in for unfiltered gaming analysis, music talk, and industry breakdowns you won't find anywhere else. New episodes of The Notorious Mass Effect drop weekly — hosted by Analytic Dreamz.Subscribe, rate, and follow so you never miss an episode. Turn on notifications and join the conversation in the comments.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Η εκπομπή της Δευτέρας 4/5/2026, με συζήτηση για to DRM του PlayStation και τις ψηφιακές βιβλιοθήκες μας, το πόσο σπουδαία σειρά είναι η Mass Effect, την τρέλα και τον εθισμό του Mewgenics και για πολλά ακόμα θέματα.Μπορείτε να υποστηρίξετε το GameOver.gr κάνοντας donate στο παρακάτω link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PZGZV6CJBD7UJ* -Κάντε subscribe στο κανάλι GameOverGR Plus στο YouTube https://tinyurl.com/GameOverGRplus* -Επισκεφθείτε το site μας στο https://gameover.gr/* -Βρείτε μας στο Discord https://discord.gg/YpGqTf4* -Βρείτε μας στο facebook https://bit.ly/2EaKvAY* -Βρείτε μας στο instagram https://bit.ly/2L8uBsc* -Βρείτε μας στο twitter https://bit.ly/2Ep0FYkΚομμάτι τίτλων αρχής:Never Before by Blue Ohio Railroad Gang

All the fun and insight of GameFace in 1/3 of the time! Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Mass Effect-like The Expanse, the new Steam controller, a pick-your-own-games Game Pass plan, Nintendo is sued over Trump's tariffs, Tomodachi Life, Vampire Crawlers, and much more!

In this episode, the team shares behind-the-scenes insights from the development of the first draft of the Icarus game—free to try on itch.io—and teases the debut comic and upcoming novel. We discuss the creative process behind complex characters, the art style inspired by manga, and the innovative ways this project bridges storytelling mediums. We also briefly discuss some of the inspirations for the comic, the results of our second battle of the genres, and...Higgins picks his nose! It was a short read with a lot of progress and potential, and some extra bits and pieces. Listen in, sit back, and grab a drink - we're going in! Book - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/icarus-michael-lopez/1147033536 Drink of the night - https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/ Remember, subscribers (and voters for any of the active battles) are auto-enrolled in our new monthly raffle, where you can win studio merch, books, comics, games, and more. As always, Cheers! Until next time. #podcast   #podcasts   #podcasting   #comics   #artist   #writing   #reviews   #comicreviews   #comicreview    #booklover   #bookreview   #booktok  #books   #artwork   #art   #podcastlife  #drunkreaction  #readingcommunity  #funny  #indieauthors  #bookrecommendations #actioon #adventure #drinks 

It's time for a new TWIG Fan Service Interview! This time, Alex "The Producer'" sits down to talk with Carl-Edwin Michel the Creator & Executive Producer of The Canadian Game Awards!Celebrating its 6th year, The Canadian Game Awards are a celebration of Canada's growing gaming industry—one of the largest in the world. Designed "by the industry, for the industry," the CGA strives to engage the public and fans in celebrating this thriving sector.Be sure to check out the website: https://canadiangameawards.ca/enCast your vote for the ESAC FAN CHOICE AWARD: https://theesa.ca/esac-fan-choice-award/Grab tickets If you would like to attend in-person:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-game-awards-2026-gaming-esports-gala-toronto-tickets-1986268757322Check out the previous years VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@cgameawardsAnd make sure you follow on TWITCH to watch the show live on May 21st: https://www.twitch.tv/cgameawardsShow Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.netApril 30, 2026

A special Wednesday edition of GameFace tackles Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Mass Effect-like The Expanse, the new Steam controller, a pick-your-own-games Game Pass plan, Nintendo is sued over Trump's tariffs, Tomodachi Life, Vampire Crawlers, and much more!

Send us Fan MailIn which we wake up from a long Bioware hypersleep to roll up our sleeves and get down to some busywork.

This episode, the trio dive into the upcoming Assassin's Creed Resync remake, their thoughts on Mass Effect series, and the recent changes to Xbox Game Pass. Join Kaylan, Adam and Chris as they delve into the big news stories in the gaming industry, as well as gush and rant about the past, present and future in video games!https://linktr.ee/pixelplaypodcastJoin us in our Discord! - https://discord.gg/j2bN8YCmXKWant to send us a mail to be read on future podcasts? Message us at askpixelplay@gmail.com!Follow us on Twitter! - http://twitter.com/pixelplaycastFollow us on Instagram! - http://instagram.com/pixelplaycast Our Intro Music ///Epic Song by BoxCat Games https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bo...​Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_epic-song​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/yjh43qblURI​#gamepass #blackflag #xbox

The first 60 Days of Asha Sharma's tenure has been MORE than eventful! News of an Xbox Game Pass price drop and removal of Day One Call Of Duty from the service has reverberated throughout the games industry. What does this unprecedented price drop mean for Game Pass, future tier integrations, and COD moving forward? Cog enlists the unique perspective of Ebontis to break down all these ramifications. Beyond that, a fun Asha Sharma vs Shawn Layden interaction "debate", bold statements from Jason Ronald on Project Helix, and a huge week of Xbox news! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEFININGDUKE and use code DEFININGDUKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Go to PrizePicks.com/DoItLiveSweepstakes or check out PrizePicks social pages for more info. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:05:18 - Health Is Wealth0:15:56 - warmups0:21:38 - Jason Ronald shuts down 3rd-party Helix console rumors0:30:37 - Starfield's PS5 numbers are in0:42:54 - Asha Sharma wants to chat with Shawn Layden0:58:19 - Does Major Nelson want to go back to Xbox?1:03:23 - Shuhei Yoshida reveals that Jim Ryan fired him1:16:15 - Metro 2039 revealed1:20:19 - Mass Effect showrunner denies rewrite reports1:29:38 - Pragmata sells 1 million copies in 2 days1:34:22 - Gears Of War movie update1:39:05 - Former Halo executive and Xbox Film/TV lead has left Microsoft1:42:38 - Elden Ring movie gets release window and casting details1:45:55 - Xbox Unveils Forza Horizon 6 Controller And Headset1:49:39 - What We're Playing2:46:40 - Xbox drops Game Pass price and Day 1 Call Of Duty from the service3:19:41 - Halo Studios reportedly abandons battle royale? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pinball: We have no news so instead we talk about whether JJP or Stern will get their next game out first and what, if anything, might be "bigger" than Pokémon. Video Games: We talk about Zen Pinball updates, Resident Evil Requiem, reduced Game Pass prices, Black Flag Resynced, more Ecco dolphin gaming, Nintendo and their Splatoon single-player experience, an update regarding the Mass Effect show, and some additional gaming news. Episode Links: None! Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Bestselling author Mike Chen is on the show to talk about his latest book The Photonic Effect, now available from Saga Press. He talks about the book's popular media influences in Mass Effect and Star Trek, about writing about hope and deliberation, and about the book's broader message about how we make decisions and what it means to live by them.You can find more about Mike Chen at www.mikechenbooks.com and you can get The Photonic Effect now from Saga Press at your local library or your favorite book retailer.Thanks to the Saga Says Crew program for this episode's reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nossos curadores, após perceberem que seus jalecos agora têm normal mapping, partem para encerrar a primeira década dos anos 2000 com uma curadoria de jogos de uma era de grandes transformações: controles de movimento, multiplayer online nos consoles, indies em ascenção e mundos verdadeiramente abertos. 00:07:10 - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 00:16:01 - Okami 00:28:31 - God Hand 00:39:50 - Wii Sports 00:49:46 - Bioshock 01:03:42 - Portal 01:12:48 - Super Mario Galaxy 01:21:31 - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 01:31:00 - Mass Effect 01:43:21 - Street Fighter IV 01:54:39 - Braid 02:08:28 - Mirror's Edge 02:18:45 - Demon's Souls 02:37:23 - Minecraft 02:46:53 - Farmville 03:02:31 - Batman: Arkham Asylum 03:17:46 - Uncharted 2 03:32:14 - NieR 03:42:02 - Amnesia: The Dark Descent 03:51:45 - Vanquish Contribua | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch | Contato

Perfect Dark talk starts at 45:00.Eric and Michael discuss the first half of Perfect Dark, the Rare N64 Classic that lives between the shadow of two monumental games of the FPS genre: Goldeneye and Halo. Does Perfect Dark earn its place as the 7th highest rated game on Metacritic, or is it the victim of a rapidly changing genre?We also talk about selling Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to buy better games, if Exodus or The Expanse has the juice to be the next Mass Effect, and......Hello Kitty Island Adventure?Next Episode: We finish Perfect DarkFollow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for updates, and catch streams, clips, and highlights on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Subscribe and leave a review—every rating helps more listeners discover the show.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro4:00 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond15:25 - Hello Kitty Island Adventure18:10 - The Witcher 327:10 - Metro 203932:23 - Exodus and The Expanse45:00 - Perfect DarkMusic:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week we talk about Xbox's push to change the conversation about the brand, The Expanse Osiris Reborn's demo, random Mass Effect news and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel

Why do we tolerate terrible video game movies? A PlayView for Mass Effect-like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn! Could Xbox also remove its exclusives from PC or Steam?

In earth shattering news, Xbox announces a price decrease for GamePass, Elsewhere Ubisoft finally admits the Black Flag remake is real, and Shuhei Yoshida says he was fired from Sony. Plus Top Gun 3 was announced at Cinemacon, and Marvel Studios returns to Hall H this summer. That and more on this weeks episode.

In today's Daily Fix:Ubisoft has finally lifted the curtain on one of the worst-kept secrets in modern gaming: the remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Officially titled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, this is a single-player-focused game that does not include the Freedom Cry DLC or the multiplayer component of the original. But it does feature new crewmates, a refined combat system, and parkour movement more akin to recent AC games like Shadows. In other news, BioWare gave a brief update on Mass Effect 5, only to say that, yes, they're busy. Better than nothing, right? And finally, Toho is expanding their Godzilla universe with Godzilla World, an interconnected cinematic universe for their version of Godzilla (not the Legendary version, which is part of the MonsterVerse with King Kong).

Three of our crubbers played 2027's Expanse game a year early.  Does this early sample show enough promise for the full game live up to its lofty Mass Effect aspirations?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.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESYou can find The Expanse game here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3727390/The_Expanse_Osiris_Reborn/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycool ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Anfang 2027 erscheinen gleich zwei Sci-Fi-Rollenspiele, die frappierend an Mass Effect erinnern: The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, dessen Beta wir schon gespielt haben, sowie das von Wizards of the Coast finanzierte Exodus. Wer beim Erbstreit den Astronautenhelm vorn hat - ihr hört es im Talk! Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

This week on JK! Games!, we're breaking down why sci-fi games feel different — from Mass Effect to retro sci-fi games you've probably never heard of.We look at sci-fi games through the lens of our own experiences — where it started, when it clicked, and what we want next. From early memories to games like Mass Effect that completely changed how we see storytelling, we dive into why sci-fi continues to be one of the most exciting genres in gaming.If you've ever played a game that made you stop and think “this is what games can be”… this episode is for you.Timecodes00:00 – Start02:10 – Housekeeping11:10 – Easy Mode: What We've Been Playing17:39 – Josh played Myth Match23:50 – Normal Mode: Mass Effect TV News40:20 – Expert Mode: Sci-Fi Games (Past / Present / Future)Support the showJK! Games! is a weekly gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we actually care about.Our recurring play-along series — One More Game — is our version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes.You can:• Play at your own pace• Stay spoiler-light• Or dive deep with usWhether you're Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation.Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week.Want to show us some love? Click Me!DiscordTwitch YoutubeInstaBsky

This week, the crew dives into GTA 6 PC release rumors, Starfield backlash on PS5, and new Resident Evil Requiem leaks. They break down major industry shifts, including Game Pass uncertainty and Sony teases, while sharing what they have been playing, from Mass Effect to Call of Duty and beyond.

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Catching up (00 :24)Punisher: The Last Kill trailer (09:45) He-Man trailer (16:21)Pokémon Champions review (24:58) Elden Ring Movie begins filming (35:13)Mass Effect series updates (41:15) Metal Gear movie has directors??? (49:29)Durski's war (Jake Paul blackface) (58:18)X-Men cast Rumors (01:04:07)Animorphs return (01:18:27)Warehouse fire incident (01:21:45)Ending (01:29:45)

Ed's become a bit of a platinum hunter - he's picked up Mass Effect 2, 3, and is close to finishing Returnal. Ben's fully leaning into his weird management sim phase and is now hooked on CURE - A Hospital Simulator. We also have a go at predicting next week's BAFTA Games Awards and judge your top 9 games of all time. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:15:15 - BAFTA Games Awards 00:35:42 - Mass Effect 2 & 3 00:40:28 - Returnal 00:44:47 - FC Pro 2 update 00:47:00 - CURE - A Hospital Simulator 00:53:43 - Judging your top 9 games 01:22:20 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com  ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social 

Remember the 2020 trailer for State Of Decay 3? Turns out, that trailer was greenlit when the game was just a Microsoft Word document. Indeed, the team was barely above a handful of people and yet it got a full on trailer! That's only the start of today's story which leads us into the start of a private alpha playtest for the game. Indeed, it appears that this game truly began its work sometime in 2023 at best. The Dukes have thoughts, but much of it leans into the 'glass half full mentality' thanks to an interview by Sunny Games. In this, we learn about State Of Decay 3's direction for its co-op mode, combat, base building, choice and consequence, and plenty more. Beyond that, it was a busy week for Xbox as we finally are seeing movement on the achievements from. Naturally, there's also Halo drama to get into because when isn't that a thing? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:20:31 - Game Pass refunds are dead?0:21:41 - Xbox theme parks0:25:12 - Halo Campaign Evolved release date leaks0:41:20 - Xbox is finally updating achievements0:56:29 - Mass Effect show being made for non-gamers1:12:36 - Xbox continues to tinker with back compat1:17:12 - Steam Deck 2 release date news1:23:44 - What We're Playing2:19:49 - State Of Decay 3 has a pulse2:55:35 - Halo Studios has more drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pinball: We correct that Monster League Hockey does permit single-player games, discuss American Pinball "reimagining" Circus Voltaire, and cover a listener email. Video Games: We talk about Warhorse going to A.I. translation, Palworld actually making a dating sim version of the game, Mindseye and its relaunch, the success of the Super Mario Galaxy movie, Nexon embracing A.I. while Take-Two backs away from it, the Mass Effect movie maybe turning into trash for non-gamers, some Sony updates, and new DLC coming for Brotato. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article that covers the plan for American Pinball doing Circus Voltaire later this year: https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/update-on-american-pinball-yukon-yeti-at-pintastic-new-england-tons-of-stern-games-at-or-approaching-10 Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

God of War creator David Jaffe tweeted he thought the greedy, big-nosed goblins of Crimson Desert are antisemitic, hilariously showing what he thinks of real-world Jews. We discuss the irony of being so anti-racist that you end up sounding incredibly racist, along with news that the Mass Effect show is being rewritten to appeal to non-gamers, Ryan Gosling's based take on Hollywood making movies worth seeing, the negative reception to the Harry Potter TV show trailer, and more!

This week we talk about Starfield's new DLC, State of Decay 3 starting public testing, Xbox achievements getting an upgrade, Mass Effect's TV series getting rewrites, Playstation's Playerbase program and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel 

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian reacts to Trump's promises to destroy the entire civilization of Iran. Also: Trump may have saved the NCAA, on the bright side, while Amazon TV is killing its "Mass Effect" game show with woke writing before it even airs. Come see me, Lou Perez, Josh Denny and Scott Adams standup LIVE in LA! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lou-perez-live-in-los-angeles-tickets-1986570202954 Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian reacts to Trump's promises to destroy the entire civilization of Iran. Also: Trump may have saved the NCAA, on the bright side, while Amazon TV is killing its "Mass Effect" game show with woke writing before it even airs. Come see me, Lou Perez, Josh Denny and Scott Adams standup LIVE in LA! ⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lou-perez-live-in-los-angeles-tickets-1986570202954 ⁠ Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Geoff hops into Spring, Jason climbs to the top his way, and Chris hates to mess up dance moves.

This episode, the trio explore the latest in gaming, discuss the significance of Mass Effect 2, analyze upcoming game releases, and share personal gaming experiences. Join us for insights, reviews, and a fun quiz to test your gaming knowledge. In this lively episode, the hosts engage in a humorous and competitive video game trivia quiz, testing each other's knowledge on classic games, characters, and industry facts. The banter reveals insights into gaming history, the importance of trivia in gaming culture, and the fun of nostalgic gaming debates.Join Kaylan, Adam and Chris as they delve into the big news stories in the gaming industry, as well as gush and rant about the past, present and future in video games!https://linktr.ee/pixelplaypodcastJoin us in our Discord! - https://discord.gg/j2bN8YCmXKWant to send us a mail to be read on future podcasts? Message us at askpixelplay@gmail.com!Follow us on Twitter! - http://twitter.com/pixelplaycastFollow us on Instagram! - http://instagram.com/pixelplaycast Our Intro Music ///Epic Song by BoxCat Games https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bo...​Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_epic-song​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/yjh43qblURI​#masseffect2 #trivia #gamequiz

The Gaming illuminaughty podcast discuss the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Super Meat Boy 3D, The Last Of Us Factions cancellation, the Mass Effect tv show, Mortal Shell 2 and more

The Gaming illuminaughty podcast discuss the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Super Meat Boy 3D, The Last Of Us Factions cancellation, the Mass Effect tv show, Mortal Shell 2 and more

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠Analytic Dreamz makes his first ever debut as a VTuber on IRAM in this Notorious Mass Effect Segment. In this episode, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the top music albums and songs dominating the charts right now while delivering in-depth analysis on the hottest games across Xbox, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo, and mobile platforms. From rising tracks and breakthrough albums to the biggest titles and trends on every major gaming system, Analytic Dreamz covers the most relevant music and gaming culture with sharp insight and fresh perspective. Tune in as Analytic Dreamz launches his VTuber journey while keeping you updated on what's truly moving the needle in music and gaming today. Follow Analytic Dreamz on IRIAM via Linktree in bio.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Jennifer Hale is voice actor royalty, having vocally appeared as Jean Grey in X-Men ‘97, Cinderella in Disney's House of Mouse and Ralph Breaks the Internet, Captain "FemShep" Shepard in the Mass Effect games, and Black Cat in Spider-Man: The Animated Series. So, look, you're in good hands with this voice. This voice knows what it's doing. And it's ready to send you off to sleep with tales of horse drives. That's when a whole bunch of horses need to move from one location to another location and they do so with the aid of vehicles, people, and sometimes people riding on other horses. You'll get a lovely dozing off by the campfire vibe from Jennifer's stories of the open range. She even reads some Metallica lyrics in her Cinderella voice, which might feel like you're dreaming. Watch Season 1 of X-Men '97 on Disney+ in anticipation of Season 2 debuting later in 2026. Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org. Follow the Show on: Instagram @sleepwcelebs Bluesky @sleepwithcelebs TikTok @SleepWithCelebs John is on Bluesky @JohnMoe John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback. _________________________________________________________________________ Join | Maximum Fun If you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.