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TIME STAMP INFO:00:00:01 Intros00:00:35 BREAKING: Todd Howard CONFIRMS The Future Of Bethesda, Fallout and MUCH More | NEW Games Coming Soon?00:44:00 NEW Interview With XBOX's New CSO, Mathew Ball and The Importance Of Exclusives For The XBOX Platform!01:54:00 Outros and Special Message To The Community
NEWS THIS WEEKRoblox Will Let Anyone Use AI to Turn Text Prompts Into a Basic Game on Their PhoneNintendo Pulling Bikini Chef Kawasaki Fan Designs From Kirby Air Riders, Players SayBungie's mixing up Marathon with a new 'experimental PvE mode' in next updatePro Jank Footy Release Date Confirmed, Arrives AugustRELEASE RADARFADING ECHO - 21 July 2026 - PCTEARS OF METAL - 22 July 2026 - PCSPLATOON RAIDERS - 23 July 2026 - Switch 2GRIM DAWN: FANGS OF ASTERKARN - 23 July 2026 - PCPATH OF EXILE ONE: CURSE OF THE ALLFLAME - 25 July 2026 - PCPocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ
Send us Fan MailWe discuss Steam's new 'Great on Frame' verification system for VR games, Vertigo Games reportedly working on a Tomb Raider game, and John Carmack offering a $1 million guarantee for official Team Beef ports. We also cover Sony's plans to cease game disc production in 2028, along with newly announced titles like Ghosts of Tabor: Legacy and H3VR finally leaving Early Access after 10 years.Here's the full topic list, in order:Back From Holiday Hiatus1. What has James been up to?2. What has Mike been up to?Catching Up On The News3. 'Great on Frame' verified titles4. Vertigo Games reportedly working on a Tomb Raider game5. John Carmack offering $1M guarantee for official Team Beef ports6. Survive The Night shelved by The Binary Mill7. Sony to cease production of game discs in 20288. Golf+ hosting VR Open with an amazing grand prizeNew Games Announced9. H3VR leaves Early Access after 10 years10. Hellsplit Labyrinth11. Ghosts of Tabor: Legacy
We're almost ready for Ravens season and the new scratch off promotion but there are plenty of ways to play responsibly and win. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery returns with a summer update on sports wagering and some new games rolling out in late July. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives Nestor a summer update on sports wagering and big new games first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.
In this episode of C-Speak, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks covers the company's 160-year history, its core businesses and the “Playing to Win” strategy focused on inspiring a lifetime of play. He highlights how Hasbro balances legacy with growth and details what the future looks like for the toy company.“Our core KPI is what we've termed ‘delight,' and it's the number of people that we've reached in the past year with a play experience and hopefully brought a smile to their face. Last year we estimate we delighted about 1.1 billion people,” Cocks says. Subscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Xbox just got torched, and the math says new games can't win.Jen and Eric (two for TWIG this week) break down the biggest restructuring in Xbox history: 4,800 jobs cut, Asha Sharma unwinding Phil Spencer's entire studio buying spree, and King and Minecraft pulled in to report directly to her. Is this the setup for an Activision Blizzard 2.0 spin-out? Then they dig into fresh Newzoo data on why only 6% of the market is open to new IP, why forever games keep winning, and how growth has become an ARPU story instead of a new-player story.Topics Covered:• Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and 20% of Xbox's workforce• Sharma's memo and the "apex predator" restructuring playbook• King and Minecraft reporting straight to Sharma• Compulsion and Double Fine go independent with their IP• Helen Chang named Xbox's first COO, and what a single P&L signals• The spin-out theory and Activision Blizzard 2.0• Game Pass is stuck at 30 million and devaluing the $80 game• Why only 6% of the market is open to new IP• 60% of revenue coming from games five years or older• Growth as an ARPU story in the West and China• Last War, Whiteout Survival and Kingshot are proving the UA arbitrage gameCHAPTERS:00:00 - Werlcome & Agenda01:57 - World Cup Keeper Highlights03:35 - Kress's New Setup & Family Updates05:42 - NYT Games Shill07:30 - Xbox Rumors to Reality10:51 - Layoffs & Studio Shuffles13:26 - GamePass Stalls at 30 Mil14:45 - King, Mobile, and Minecraft Blindspots19:40 - Vanity Metrics Reality Check21:52 - COO PnL and Platform Model Critique24:22 - Booty Portfolio Shrinks & Next Steps25:46 - Gamepass Devalues Games27:01 - Publishers abandon Xbox28:25 - Spinout and Activision 2.030:04 - Microsoft & King Strategy32:29 - Embracer Parallel Lessons36:14 - Easy Cuts & Creative's Hard Work46:28 - Pipeline Worries for New Hits50:27 - ARPU & GTA Monetization53:11 - Mobile UA Arbitrage Reality54:58 - What Could Save the Industry
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 In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz examines Sony's reported decision to end physical PlayStation game production beginning January 2028, marking a historic shift to a fully digital ecosystem.According to recent reports, Sony Interactive Entertainment will stop manufacturing discs, with new PlayStation titles available only as digital downloads or retailer codes. Driven by digital sales reaching 78% of full-game purchases in fiscal year 2026, the move aims to cut manufacturing, packaging, and shipping costs while aligning with consumer trends.Analytic Dreamz explores the major implications: the end of used games, trading, lending, and physical collections; increased reliance on revocable digital licenses; and growing preservation risks highlighted by recent store closures and content removals. Community backlash, comparisons to Sony's 2013 anti-DRM messaging, and concerns over PlayStation 6 strategy are also covered.This transition could reshape console gaming, hardware pricing, and ownership models across the industry far earlier than analysts predicted. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
0:00 How the New GTA 5 Pacifist is Near Impossible 3:20 Voice Chaos Mod & Series Ideas 5:08 The Duality of My Audience 6:58 How We Weaponize Words & Empathy 13:57 The Algorithm & Streaming New Games 17:25 The Most Powerful and Fun Super Hero Ever 19:08 The Challenges of Today vs The Past 20:38 Ozzy Osbourne & Realities of Medical Care 22:26 A GTA 5 Speedrunner's Morning Routine0:00 How the New GTA 5 Pacifist is Near Impossible 3:20 Voice Chaos Mod & Series Ideas 5:08 The Duality of My Audience 6:58 How We Weaponize Words & Empathy 13:57 The Algorithm & Streaming New Games 17:25 The Most Powerful and Fun Super Hero Ever 19:08 The Challenges of Today vs The Past 20:38 Ozzy Osbourne & Realities of Medical Care 22:26 A GTA 5 Speedrunner's Morning Routine
Al and Kevin talk about Discounty. Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:02:05: What Have We Been Up To 00:20:00: Game News 01:06:28: New Games 01:08:48: Discounty 01:36:48: Outro Links Harvest Moon: Echoes Of Teradea Trailer Kynseed “Tavern” Update Bitter Harvest “1.4” Update Outbound “Fishing” Update Sun Haven “3.1” Update Hotel Galactic “Digging Deeper” Updaet Go-go Town EA Saves Info Haunted Chocolatier Blog Petunia’s Purgatory Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/
Tony is back in the Game Lounge, and this week he is joined by Twitch Affiliate, and PNG/V-Tuber The_Void_Wanderer! The two of them recap the remaining Xbox Summer Game Fest showcase, talk the Nintendo Direct, discuss the new teaser for GTA 6, and talk all about their favourite games and how their biases help them judge games to be good or bad. They also recap all the other Gaming headlines from the last 2 weeks, and talk upcoming game releases!Follow Tony: https://www.twitch.tv/tonysgameloungeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonysGameLounge--------------------------------------------------------Follow Void: https://www.twitch.tv/the_void_wandererBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thevoidwanderer.bsky.social--------------------------------------------------------This Weeks Episode was Edited by Mike: https://www.instagram.com/heyitsmikeye/Join the Official Tony's Game Lounge Discord: https://discord.gg/xXyvjaCsXp
Jon & Casper talk all things WWDC. It was light on any gaming news, but thankfully there is a bevy of new (and old) games released for Mac! We talk Ancestor's Legacy, Age of Empires II Definitive Edition, Civ 7 major update and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Al and Chelsea talk about Find Your Words. Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:03:46: What Have We Been Up To 00:18:26: Game News 00:31:29: New Games 00:36:51: Find Your Words 01:37:45: Outro Links Danchi Days Loftia Dave The Diver Farming Camp Super Farming Boy Pokopia Cozy Caravan One Piece: Grand Gourmet Everbloom Beastro Find Your Words Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/
Kevin discusses his experience at the 2026 Geekway to the West board game convention, highlighting new games he encountered and played. We both explore a variety of board games, from Welsh seaside village building to Japanese train games, television station management, and more.Support us on Patreon, and email us at playsavestheworld@gmail.com.Chapters00:00 Introduction to New Games Roundup05:59 New Games at Geekway11:12 Networks Primetime: Running a Television Station17:26 Up or Down: Building Elevators22:28 Orloge: Building the Clock in Prague
Get 20% off HelixSleep mattresses site-wide: go to https://www.helixsleep.com/official Get an extra four months of ExpressVPN for free: go to https://www.expressvpn.com/official Get additional episodes and bonus content with early access (try now with 7 DAYS FREE): go to https://www.OFFICIAL.men Three close man-friends gather around to talk about a bad Nintendo Direct. This is the Official Podcast. Every Tuesday. Links Below. THE OFFICIAL NETWORK CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE NOW): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcHYe-Qw7qUN5gFWMdj9nNw Episode 492: Recorded 10/06/26 --- Get additional episodes and bonus content with early access: Go to https://www.OFFICIAL.men or https://www.PATREON.com/THEOFFICIALPODCAST --- Timestamps: [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:04] Nintendo Direct [00:02:05] Few new announcements mentioned [00:06:53] Summer Game Fest [00:10:33] AAA games all feel the same [00:19:24] Indie games versus AAA [00:30:39] Sponsor break [00:35:11] Xbox showcase [00:41:49] Edgy restaurant branding [01:03:12] Outro --- Audio Platforms (Spotify, Apple, Amazon, & Castbox): https://linktr.ee/theofficialpodcast Other Shows: https://linktr.ee/theofficialnetwork --- Hosts: Jackson: https://twitter.com/zealotonpc Andrew: https://twitter.com/huggbeestv Kaya: https://twitter.com/kayaorsan --- Additional Links: Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcHYe-Qw7qUN5gFWMdj9nNw Subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/theofficialpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theofficialpodcast Intro by: https://www.youtube.com/c/Derpmii Music by: https://soundcloud.com/inst1nctive & https://www.instagram.com/00zaya Art by: https://www.instagram.com/nook_eilyk/ & https://www.instagram.com/vaux.z Edited by: https://www.instagram.com/00zaya Designer: http://www.jr-design-co.com/ Produced by Jackson Clarke for The Official Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the last week a ton of new games have been announced! With headliners like Alien Isolation 2, Stranger Than Heaven, Resident Evil Code Veronica and many others, we are eating good for a long time!
Battling in EVERY Mini Game... EVER (Brand New Games)
Al and Kevin talk about The Wholesome Direct. Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:03:41: What Have We Been Up To 00:23:22: I Know What You Released Last Month 00:25:55: Wholesome Direct Overview 00:30:33: Releases 00:45:19: Game Updates 00:59:25: New Games 01:16:53: Other News 01:19:03: Wylde Society 01:20:35: Outro Links Go-go Town Ova Magica Lou’s Lagoon Dragon Shelter Usagi Shima Romestead Mazey Village Disney Dreamlight Valley Star Birds To Pixelia Discounty The Wandering Village Spirit Crossing Tinkernest In The Drift Croakwood Papaya Plaza Bancho The Chef Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/
Shane finally admits that the old E3 is never coming back! His picks for the five best NEW games shown at Not E3/Summer Game Fest 2026! Plus, the origin story of the mixtape might surprise you!
We just couldn't wait, so we had to make an episode about some of the amazing new games announced at the Playstation State of Play, the Xbox Game Showcase, the Summer Games Fest, and Nintendo Direct!
We Have the Power! Join us as we return to Eternia and dive into everything Masters of the Universe. With excitement building for the upcoming movie, He-Man is facing his greatest battle yet: the box office. Will the legendary hero become the next blockbuster franchise, or is trouble lurking behind Castle Grayskull? We've got the latest news and analysis. Plus, a major legal victory for the family of a beloved Star Trek legend. What does it mean? And that's not all—could more Star Trek video games be on the way? We'll break down the latest rumors, announcements, and what they could mean for gamers and Trek fans alike. All that and more on Trekcast!Masters of the Universe is a 2026 American sword-and-sorcery film based on the media franchise by Mattel. It is the second live-action film adaptation after the 1987 film. The film was directed by Travis Knight and written by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, and David Callaham. Nicholas Galitzine stars as Prince Adam / He-Man, alongside Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, Kristen Wiig, Morena Baccarin, and Idris Elba. Its plot follows Prince Adam as he returns to his home planet, Eternia, to take his destiny as He-Man, and save his home from the evil forces of Skeletor.News:https://www.koat.com/article/former-star-trek-star-nichelle-nichols-family-suing-silver-city-medical-center/71499239https://www.polygon.com/paramount-games-studio-tmnt-star-trek-spongebob-avatar/https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-warp-ccg-steam-announcement-2026Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.
OUR FIRST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION with 10-MONTH SHOW VETERAN, Ms DYLLAN BROWNELL! Happy Friday, NEW MUSIC, NEW TAYLOR SWIFT, NEW GAMES! We are NEW NEW NEW today and YOU can be apart of it. Hop into the final moments of Payton before her BIG WEDDING CELEBRATION! Also, we talk to a girl who is OBSESSED with PETE DAVIDSON and we have no choice but to tread lightly on stalky waters. ALL OF THIS AND SO MUCH MORE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Al and Codey talk about Outbound. Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:02:27: What Have We Been Up To 00:14:17: Game News 00:22:38: New Games 00:32:16: Outbound 01:43:35: Outro Links Budgie’s Bug Shop Release Solarpunk Release Plush Parade Release Country Slime on Steam Tideborne Haven on Kickstarter Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/
Send us Fan MailWe discuss our takeaways and the five new games announced at the Ruff Talk VR Showcase. We also talk about Walkabout Mini Golf's upcoming Homestar Runner collaboration, and how crossplay support issues are causing delays for several upcoming VR ports.Here's the full topic list, in order:Our takeaways from the Ruff Talk VR Showcase1. James' takeaways2. Mike's takeawaysNew games announced at the Ruff Talk VR Showcase3. Order 13 VR4. Survive The Night 5. Just Hoops Nano6. OogaBonk127. Cozy Worlds TogetherWalkabout Mini Golf's latest collab: Homestar Runner8. New DLC launches June 25, 20259. Next DLC course expected in August10. Previous collabs: Meow Wolf, Wallace & Gromit, Jim Henson PropertiesCrossplay support causing delays11. A Long Survive's PC VR & PS VR2 ports delayed12. Roboquest VR's crossplay & Quest port delayed13. The need for crossplay in multiplatform VR games
Is your long-running RPG group stuck in a rut, playing the same game system year after year? In this episode, we tackle the toughest quest in tabletop gaming: convincing your friends to try something new. I'll talk about reasons for resistance, the best arguments for trying new systems and some tips for making it successful #rpg #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder #gmtips #NewRPG Resources: Buy Me a Coffee! - ko-fi.com/taking20podcast www.taking20podcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taking20podcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/taking20podcast Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/taking20podcast.bsky.social Chris Cocks Interview: https://www.gamesradar.com/tabletop-gaming/our-players-are-going-to-be-pretty-psyched-hasbro-ceo-talks-d-and-d-video-games-and-playing-to-win/ Ep 184 - Preparing One Shots - https://www.taking20podcast.com/e/ep-184-preparing-one-shots/ Ep 221 - Rules Light RPGs - https://www.taking20podcast.com/e/ep-221-rules-light-rpgs/
►Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/McFixer Xbox (or should that be XBOX) just got hit with back to back leaks for new controllers and Subnautica 2 is out in the wild and we've played it! ►Please Subscribe www.youtube.com/@OfficialMXAM ► BRAND NEW MXAM DISCORD - https://discord.gg/aQDSbAy8QH ► Twitter: @MCFixer @Kreshnikplays @MattPVideo @PaulDespawn ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/McFixer ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Kreshnik ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/PaulDespawn Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Leaked Xbox Controllers 18:24 What's been in your Box? (Mixtape, Slay the Spire 2 40:49 Capcom Lists it's Leading Brands 51:45 Xbox Rebranded to 'XBOX' 54:44 New Games get Handeld Tag 01:04:28 Guess That Game 01:13:42 Fixers Sack
Good luck with the $80 games. Gamers aren't paying full price for new games any more, with Gen X being the most skeptical about new releases. Gen Z and Millennials aren't having it, either. Many are going back to YEARS OLD games and consoles. This is NOT a good sign for the already ailing video game industry, as Gen X has the most disposable income. Layoffs incoming... Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Games #VideoGames #Gaming #Sony #PlayStation #nintendo #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Happy May everybody! Jam-packed high energy show for your weekend!We got pin-drama with Big Bang Bar!New Stern Cornerstone reveal and how to win a chance to go!!New JJP Game on the line already?!Beetlejuice build update!Buy my Pokemon LE!and so much more!Love you guys! Thanks so much to the 1000+ of you that listen regularly!Check the links below!donspinballpodcast.compatreon.com/donspinballpodcastinfo@madpinball.com Buy a game today!donspinballpodcast@gmail.com
Every new mobile game is now a copy of a copy. And that's not a complaint — it's the strategy.We dig through the soft launch charts to surface 15+ new games released in the last three months. Voodoo's Block Pals (which is literally just Block Jam 3D again). Moon Active's two new merge games are chasing Gossip Harbor. Spike's Hexa Out, Quick Send, and Solitaire Sort. Grand Games hiding its new Aerogem on the Zimbabwe App Store to dodge takedowns. SuperSend's template-driven creative-first approach with FROZIA and Daily Farm Harvest Empire. Plus the bigger structural question: is Overwatch Rush actually going to make it?The pattern is clear - 80% works, 20% iteration. Every serious studio is following the same playbook. The question is who executes it best.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Cold open — merge is the new match-304:04 Field Day by Bitod — ex-Supercell startup goes GTA06:15 Overwatch Rush — Blizzard's mobile play (high CPI face)09:53 Moon Active's merge wave — Reality Bay + Family Bay12:43 Voodoo's Block Pals + Century's DakiMage Color Puzzle15:35 Turkish section — Rolik, Spike, Grand Games dominance25:16 Aerogem hidden on the Zimbabwe App Store27:00 Arrows hits 6.5M DAU — the new template everyone copies28:38 SuperSend's creative-first templates: FROZIA, Daily Farm— "80% works, 20% iteration" is now the default soft launch strategy. Every game in this episode is an iteration on a proven winner — Block Jam, Gossip Harbor, Pixel Flow, Lesmore's Arrows, Township, Last War Creative.— Merge is officially being treated as the new match-3. Moon Active alone has two new merge games in soft launch. Caveat: merge is much harder to balance and live-ops than match-3, so most of these will fail.— Grand Games is hiding its new game Aerogem on the Zimbabwe App Store specifically because legal teams from incumbents (likely MiniClip / Lesmore) don't operate there. This is apparently a real soft launch tactic now.— Spike has abandoned its main App Store account and is publishing everything from a new "testing" account, releasing Hexa Out, Quick Send, and Solitaire Sort in rapid succession with the same template strategy.--------------------------------------PVX Partners offers non-dilutive funding for game developers.Go to: https://pvxpartners.com/They can help you access the most effective form of growth capital once you have the metrics to back it.- Scale fast- Keep your shares- Drawdown only as needed- Have PvX take downside risk alongside you+ Work with a team entirely made up of ex-gaming operators and investors---------------------------------------For an ever-growing number of game developers, this means that now is the perfect time to invest in monetizing direct-to-consumer at scale.Our sponsor FastSpring:Has delivered D2C at scale for over 20 yearsThey power top mobile publishers around the worldLaunch a new webstore, replace an existing D2C vendor, or add a redundant D2C vendor at fastspring.gg.This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: Jakub Remiar, Felix Braberg, Matej LancaricMatej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultanthttps://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultanthttps://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultanthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiarPlease share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me
There's only one game we've been playing this week and it's a good one - SAROS. Ed's even had a chance encounter with Rahul Kohli himself and has obviously whizzed past Ben in the game. We also chat about games where the sequels are better than the original, as well as looking ahead at games coming out this May. Your weekly dose of gaming news, views and inane chatter. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:13:41 - SAROS 00:42:55 - Sequels better than the original 00:57:29 - Games coming out this month 01:04:14 - 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
Al and Kevin talk about Pokopia, again again. Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:02:02: What Have We Been Up To 00:12:43: Pokopia 00:27:28: Game News 00:51:19: New Games 01:06:55: Outro Links Starstruck Vagabond on Consoles The Ranch of Rivershine “1.10.0.0” Update Palia “The Royal Highlands” Update Starsand Island “Shining Star” DLC Pokopia Sableye Event Monster Harvest Typing Farmer Kitaria Fables 2 Silicone Heart Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/
Al and Micah talk more about Pokopia Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:03:01: What Have We Been Up To 00:12:56: Game News 00:27:21: New Games 00:29:57: Pokopia 01:27:21: Outro Links Outbound Delay Seeds of Calamity 1.0 Hello Kitty Island Adventure “City Town” DLC Roots of Pacha “Anniversary” Update Slime Rancher 2 “Radiant Slime Sanctuary” Update The Farmer Was Replaced “The Typer was Replaced” Update Farmer’s Dynasty 2 Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/
Jamie and John supports Pluto Nash, no matter what Jamie says. TakeawaysMedia people decide awards in various industriesGames that are kid-friendly and enjoyable for adults are highly sought afterShorter, casual games are gaining popularity in the tabletop gaming industry Board Game Industry TrendsDungeons & Dragons ExpansionKickstarter Success D&D Ravenloft expansionLouis Zocchi's legacyChapters00:00 Introduction to Tabletop Gaming Awards29:54 Discussion of Award-Winning Games53:07 Dungeons & Dragons Expansion59:22 New Dungeons & Dragons Expansion01:05:26 New Games and Events01:14:22 Upcoming Events and Fundraiser01:24:46 Dungeon Crawler Carl and Seth McFarland
Kevin and Vincent talk about the multiplayer features in Pokopia Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:02:16: What Have We Been Up To 00:22:16: Game News 00:44:05: New Games 00:50:10: Pokopia Multiplayer 01:30:26: Outro Links Outbound Release Info Solarpunk Release Info Neverway Release Info Research Story Switch Port and 1.2 Disney Dreamlight Valley “Whispers of the Wind” Update Travellers Rest “Ore Galore” Update Dinkum “The Great Bite” Update Tiny Eden Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/
Episode 318 - Current Gen PodcastKyle and Tim talk about the latest releases from this past week including games like Samson, Starfield: Terran Armada, Pokemon Champions, and a bunch more! They also discuss the latest major No Man's Sky update and some hype for the upcoming 007 game.VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or SpotifyAUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!
Al and Kevin talk about the personalities of the pokemon in Pokopia Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:01:57: What Have We Been Up To 00:13:52: Game News 00:21:32: New Games 00:26:49: Pokopia Personality 00:56:53: Outro Links Paleo Pines “Spinosaurus” Update Village in the Shade Farlands “The Wedding Update” Moonlight in Garland Switch Release Budgie’s Bug Shop Spirit Rancher Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/
What's up Guardians, and welcome to the newly branded Guardian Down Roundtable! We've spent nearly seven years as the Guardian Down Cast show focusing on Destiny, but now we're taking a more broad overview of the entire gaming hobby. Every week, my co-host Mr. Kingsleymac and I sit down with two rotating guest hosts to tackle topics of discussion—covering everything from the gaming industry and tech to social media…or whatever our guest co-hosts have on their mind. Our mission is simple: To create a dialogue with topics/news that impact our gaming hobby…all while keeping the focus on our community.We go live every Thursday at 9 PM Eastern on my ToddtheGatr YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as our Discord Live Stage. Once a month, we invite a new member from our Discord community to pull up a chair and share their own story with us. We are a live video show with an audio version available every Monday morning. We love the live shows but we love interacting with the live chat even more, so jump in, give us your input!Join us LIVE on YouTube!Join us LIVE on Twitch!Join our Discord Community!Follow ToddtheGatr on X:Follow Guardian Down on Instagram:Our Official Website:Send us a Voicemail!Join Our Patreon Community!https://x.com/sweaty_spookz (Where to find SweatySpookz)https://discord.gg/M9u9ht3Qj (Beyond the Level Up Podcast link)
Episode 317 - Current Gen PodcastIt's a short episode this week as Tim walks us through some of the new games that were released this past week, including Darwin's Paradox, Spark Ignites, Super Meat Boy 3D, Grime II, Raccoin, and more!VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or SpotifyAUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!
There’s a nice lineup of new games and new content for existing games coming weekly this month. We also talk about Planet Crafter 2.0 and how it’s really fun despite seeming barren and lightweight at the start. That plus more coming soon and game news on this episode of the New Overlords Podcast with Sema … New Games For April – New Overlords Podcast 601: Planet Crafter 2.0 Read More » The post New Games For April – New Overlords Podcast 601: Planet Crafter 2.0 first appeared on NEW OVERLORDS.
In this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, James reflects on the winter season of tabletop gaming, shares insights on project management, and previews the spring season's plans, including upcoming events and new projects. keywordstabletop gaming, winter recap, spring plans, game projects, in-person events, hobby seasonality key topicsWinter gaming recap and metricsProject management and in-flight projectsSpring season planning and new projectsUpcoming events: IndieCon, Digital to DiceSeasonal changes in gaming habits and game selectionChapters00:00 Introduction and Reflection on Finishing Projects02:18 Spring Energy and Seasonal Changes in Hobby04:45 Recap of Winter Gaming Season and Metrics07:07 Winter Projects and In-Flight Initiatives14:23 New Games and First Impressions26:06 Audience Feedback and Project Updates29:21 Spring Projects and New Initiatives35:01 Historical Events and Special Projects38:59 Upcoming Events and Conventions39:50 Seasonal Transition and Hobby Outlook
Kevin explains the Pokopia lore to Jonnie Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:01:12: What Have We Been Up To 00:13:52: Game News 00:31:31: New Games 00:36:10: Pokopia Lore 01:24:12: Outro Links Overthrown 1.0 Horticular on Switch Luma Island “Spring” Update Everdream Village 1.4 and 1.5 Updates Abyss: New Dawn 0.3 Update Terra Nil “Steam Deck and Controller Support” Update Moonfrost Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/
Al and Kevin talk about farming and cooking in Pokopia Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:01:41: What Have We Been Up To 00:09:06: Feedback 00:12:48: Game News 00:18:25: New Games 00:25:57: Pokopia Farming And Cooking 01:11:38: Outro Links Cozy Sanctuary Release Date Sky Harvest “Rain Maker” Update Sprout Valley “Quality of Life and Controller Fixes” Update Dave The Diver “In The Jungle” DLC Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/
Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board game news, share insights on game complexity, play mats, game acquisition, and play Redacted Reviews, a fun game review challenge. Lastly, in the Goldilocks segment, they discuss which games are overrated, underrated, and just right!00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:46 - Board Games as Home Decor00:07:54 - Deluxe Game Components00:10:49 - Deluxification of Games00:13:58 - The Rules Ratio Concept00:16:52 - Essen Spiel Expansion00:21:09 - Discussion on Scenarios in Board Games00:29:08 - The Value of Neoprene Playmats00:34:17 - Transitioning from New Games to Accessories00:40:17 - Redacted Reviews: Guessing Game00:50:37 - Goldilocks: Game Ratings Discussion00:52:45 - Game Ratings and Player Counts00:55:27 - Exploring Pandemic Legacy00:58:03 - Sushi Go: A Drafting Delight01:01:13 - Castles of Burgundy: A Euro Game Classic01:03:58 - Junk Orbit: A Unique Space Adventure01:08:21 - Captain Flip: A Rising Star
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Happy Pokemon Day! Join us live to break down the Pokemon 30th Anniversary celebration stream as we break down the announcement of Gen 10, as well as all the new games for Pokemon fans to enjoy. Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!
The Replay Gamers stops by to talk about why he sometimes looks for new games to play.
Al and Codey talk through the recent news Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:01:44: Pokemon Day Is Coming 00:06:55: What Have We Been Up To 00:23:42: Game News 00:54:56: New Games 01:03:57: Outro Links Collector’s Cove Release Everholm 2.0 Update Ancient Farm “The Well” Update Echoes of the Plum Grove 1.0.6.01 Update Farlands 0.8 Update Everdream Village 1.13 Update Go-Go Town “Lunar New Year and Valentine’s” Update The Farmer Was Replaced “Themes” Update Hello Kitty: Island Adventure “Springtime Celebration” Timber Life Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Including new VR games we played such as Viper Vice, Crossings, and a new update from Grim featuring horses! We also saw some great PS VR2 announcemnts such as Forefornt coming to the console and Titan Isles release date. We also talk some updates from Bootstrap Island, Into The Radius 2, and Cards & Tankards. The Quest 3S on sale, Quest 4 confirmation, and more!0:00 - Episode Start1:10 - Grim Horses Update6:25 - Crossings16:00 - Viper Vice33:15 - Titan Isles PS VR2 Release Date36:00 - Forefront PS VR239:20 - Bootstrap Island Full Launch41:20 - Cards & Tankards Season 344:15 - Into The Radius 2 Update 0.14.446:15 - Quest 3S Sale47:50 - Quest 4 Still On Roadmap51:35 - Haymaker UpdateUse code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show
This week, the Punching Up crew celebrates their 100th episode and discusses a variety of news topics, including the new Super Mario Galaxy trailer, Pokémon coming to Universal Studios, Nintendo Direct rumors, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:24:53 - New Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer0:29:46 - Nintendo Veterans Leave the Company0:32:41 - Pokémon is Universal Studios0:40:48 - Blizzard 35 Showcase0:43:06 - Tomodachi Life Living the Dream Direct0:47:18 - Highguard thoughts with Gene1:00:31 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellable Park Info1:19:41 - Nintendo Rumors are heating up1:25:45 - What We're Playing1:39:58 - Xbox Developer Direct1:47:33 - Nintendo Sales US1:52:42 - New Games coming to NSO1:59:00 - Ubisoft Trouble2:01:51 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa rarely speaks outside of investor briefings, but a new interview offers a rare look at how Nintendo is thinking about its future. Today, we break down Furukawa's comments on Switch 2 supply, pricing concerns, software plans beyond 2026, and Nintendo's long term strategy for games, movies, and brand expansion. From accessibility and developer freedom to Mario, Zelda, and even the idea of anime, this episode gives us one of the clearest pictures yet of where Nintendo is headed next.For ad-free episodes, subscribe here. https://anchor.fm/nintendo-power-cast/subscribeConnect with meMy Nintendo Switch Recommendations: http://n64josh.com/amazonDiscord: http://n64josh.com/discord Twitch: https://twitch.com/n64josh Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/n64josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/n64josh