Podcasts about rocket punch cast

Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/YACyPK2Thank You to our Patreon Producers:Chuck O.Joci M.Sam S.Jeremy M.Steven S.Tyler H.INTRO THEME: "Rocket Punch All!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jrEND THEME: "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://incompetech.com/Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, some big news is dropped by Sony that forces our hands to talk about! With the recent details about the "next-gen PlayStation" discussed online, Cam and Will pour through all the details they can about what Sony has in store for gamers in the next generation. Plus, the team asks, with this new information, what does this mean for Sony's future plans for PlayStation and could this be the gold standard that other competitors must reach in order to get ahead? All this, plus the team talks about all the details from the latest Inside Xbox episode, including the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, Ubisoft supporting Paris and Notre Dame, people still not getting over the Epic Game Store controversy, and more! Discord: https://discord.gg/b9ZYyjA Thank You to our Patreon Producers: Chuck O’Brien Joci Moore Sam Sugg Jeremy Moses Tyler Hughes Steven Sanders Kim Sedar SHOW NOTES: Release Date for Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3: https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/18/18484897/marvel-ultimate-alliance-3-release-date-nintendo-switch More Epic Games Store Drama: https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/randy-pitchford-defends-epic-games-store-1203193489/ Gamestop Updates their trade in policy: https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/16/18411123/gamestop-trade-in-program-full-credit-refund-48-hours Xbox News Galore!!: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/04/16/inside-xbox-april-episode-news-recap/ Some hints for Xbox E3??: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/04/16/microsofts-new-studios-will-reveal-unannounced-games-at-e3 Unity for All!: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/04/17/assassins-creed-unity-free-for-pc-ubisoft-donating-in-honor-of-notre-dame Joker steals your heart… and the eShop!: https://in.ign.com/super-smash-bros-for-nintendo-switch/134271/news/nintendo-switch-eshop-down-following-release-of-joker-and-ve No raiding for Division 2 players… yet: https://www.pcgamer.com/the-division-2-raids/ Next-Gen PlayStation Details Revealed!: https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-sony-next-gen-console/ INTRO THEME: "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME: "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://incompetech.com/Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the team bring you the latest news while quarantined due to illness! Will and Cameron chat through the powers of the internet about the reveal for Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order from Respawn Entertainment, and discuss their thoughts on the newly revealed trailer as well as talk about what they hope to see from the game. Will it rock our socks off, or do we expect it to run into trouble getting out of the looming, microtransaction-filled shadow of Battlefront 2? Plus, Will decides whether the PlayStation name changes are actually a big deal, Cameron is excited to see what is coming to Moonlighter, and more! Thank You to our Patreon Producers!: Chuck O’Brien - Joci Moore - Sam Sugg - Jeremy Moses - Tyler Hughes - Steven Sanders - Kim Sedar SHOW NOTES: Required Reading: https://kotaku.com/the-past-and-present-of-dragon-age-4-1833913351 You can change your PSN IDs NOW!: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/04/10/online-id-change-on-psn-your-questions-answered/ Moonlighter Sales Figures: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-10-digital-suns-moonlighter-has-sold-500k-copies Sekiro Sales Figures: https://venturebeat.com/2019/04/11/sekiro-sales/ Star Wars The Old Republic: Expansion Details: https://www.pcgamer.com/star-wars-the-old-republic-is-getting-a-free-expansion-called-onslaught-in-september/ Ashley Burch comes back to play Tiny Tina: https://www.pcgamer.com/ashly-burch-confirmed-to-return-as-tiny-tina-in-borderlands-3/ It’s Pizza Time: https://kotaku.com/its-pizza-time-in-halo-reach-1834018499 Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Reveal : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GLbwkfhYZk Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Details: https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/13/18309211/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-release-date-ps4-pc-xbox-one-story-trailer-ea-respawn INTRO THEME: "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME: "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://incompetech.com/Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, we throw our hats into the discussion on accessibility in gaming. With the recent debates originating from Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Will and Cameron sit and talk about the difference between difficulty in gaming and accessibility in gaming. What are some of those differences, and why do we get confused between the two when bringing them up? Plus, how can we make gaming more accessible to people who cannot play easily? Plus, we go over the recent article from Kotaku about the troubles with Anthem and its development, and give our thoughts on the revelations revealed, all while discussing whether Anthem can pull itself out of the hole it has dug itself into. All this, plus talk about the next Assassin's Creed game, details on Borderlands 3, and more await! Patreon Producers: Chuck O’Brien, Joci Moore, Sam Sugg, Jeremy Moses, Tyler Hughes, Steven Sanders, Kim Sedar Social Media: Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/b9ZYyjA Twitch: twitch.tv/rocketpunchlive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocketpunch FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/rocketpunchnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RocketPunchGo Instagrame: https://www.instagram.com/rocketpunchgo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rocketpunchgo Important Links From The Show: https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/3/18293258/borderlands-3-release-date-trailer-epic-store-exclusive?fbclid=IwAR2tz6_1gLq7dcvt5f9bKVXQwgRZrlppnWz4EYaflhmY7l_d6zmFzrHDgCg https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/04/03/persona-5-metroid-prime-trilogy-and-a-link-to-the-past-for-switch-listed-by-best-buy https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-persona-5-announcement-coming-in-april-and-its/1100-6465970/ https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-04-05-newly-discovered-the-division-2-easter-egg-points-to-viking-themed-next-assassins-creed https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/1/18290712/reddit-r-games-subreddit-closes-april-fools-1st-harassment-bigotry-protest https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/4/18296200/zelda-mario-vr-nintendo-labo-switch https://mashable.com/article/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-accessibility-difficulty/#Kv8j8YZmusqL https://kotaku.com/how-biowares-anthem-went-wrong-1833731964 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUopKcRLNGA&feature=youtu.be

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the team (FINALLY) gets to talk about a game people having been wanting for a long time: Borderlands 3! With the recent reveal of the game at PAX East this past weekend, Will and Cameron sit down and talk about their thoughts on what was shown, and also discuss what the game needs to do in order to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape. Plus, the team talks about the reveal of the Sega Genesis Mini, Cameron talks about whether Sony's attempt at a "Nintendo Direct" style presentations worked for them, Will figures out if the rumors on two new Nintendo Switch models is true, and more! SHOW NOTES: PS’s State of Play details: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/03/25/state-of-play-watch-live-at-2pm-pacific-today/ Xbox’s ID@Xbox Game Pass details: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/03/26/id-xbox-game-pass-news/ New models for the Switch???https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/25/18280482/nintendo-switch-2-new-model-release-date-wsj CDPR making BIG moves this year!: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/27/cyberpunk-2077-devs-e3-2019-is-most-important-ever-for-cd-projekt-red Monolith Soft hiring for Zelda game??: https://www.vg247.com/2019/03/29/legend-of-zelda-monolith-soft-game-hiring/ Sega Genesis Mini Revealed: https://kotaku.com/sega-will-release-the-genesis-mini-on-september-19-1833681956 Borderlands 3 (FINALLY) Revealed!: https://www.pcgamer.com/borderlands-3-everything-we-know/

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the team sit down and talk ALL about The Division 2! After getting some good hands-on time with the latest iteration of Ubisoft's military-style live service shooter, Will and Cameron discuss what has impressed them about the release so far, some of the stumbles they have seen, and also ask what other games in the genre, like Anthem and Destiny, could learn from The Division, for better or worse! Plus, Will is excited for the Master Chief Collection coming to PC and the first details on Project xCloud, Cameron thinks about whether the all-but-confirmed Borderlands 3 has a place in the current gaming landscape, the team wonders what Google will show at GDC next week, and more! SHOW NOTES: Discord: https://discord.gg/b9ZYyjA Jade Raymond joins Google: https://venturebeat.com/2019/03/12/jade-raymond-joins-google-as-a-vice-presidentBack 4 Blood announced!: https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/14/18265430/back-4-blood-turtle-rock-left-4-deadxCloud details: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/03/12/project-xcloud-choice-for-how-and-when-you-play/Master Chief Collection coming to PC!: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/03/12/halo-mcc-coming-to-pc/Borderlands 3 announcement incoming??: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/12/is-a-borderlands-3-reveal-imminent-gearbox-teases-never-before-seen-reveals-at-pax-east-2019No Mans Sky is bringing more updates: https://www.nomanssky.com/2019/03/no-mans-sky-beyond INTRO THEME: "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME: "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://incompetech.com/Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, Will and Cam group up to have an honest discussion about their first impressions with Anthem, the latest game from Bioware. With the multitude of mixed feelings over the internet on the title's release, the team talk about what Bioware got right and what they got wrong with their game, and give their impressions on how they are feeling with it so far. Plus, with the recent announcement of Reggis Fils-Aime leaving Nintendo, the team talk about their favorite memories of his tenure there, and also whether this will impact Nintendo in the future. All this, plus talk on the future of Xbox, Google's plans at GDC, and more! SHOW NOTES: Discord: https://discord.gg/b9ZYyjA Google has an event at GDC??: https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/19/18231474/google-gaming-keynote-gdc-2019 January NPD Numbers: https://venturebeat.com/2019/02/20/january-2019-npd-sales-down-as-kingdom-hearts-tops-charts/ Xbox continues to set groundwork for next-gen: https://www.smh.com.au/technology/how-xbox-s-netflix-for-games-is-expanding-players-horizons-20190212-p50x9h.html https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/02/21/rumor-microsoft-bringing-game-pass-and-published-titles-to-switch https://kotaku.com/in-japan-the-nintendo-switch-is-streaming-games-that-i-1829071837 Reggie Fils-Aime Retirement Notice: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-president-reggie-fils-aime-is-retiring-1832793123 INTRO THEME: "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME: "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://incompetech.com/Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

We are back with the Rocket Punch Cast this week, and we have a LOT to discuss! In this jam-packed episode, Will and Cam discuss the overall plans for Rocket Punch going into 2019, detailing what will be changing and what new things to expect! Plus, the crew talk about the recent financial woes of GameStop and ask a simple question: If we were the CEO of the company, what would we do to turn things around and get GameStop on the right track? All this, plus Cameron gives his impressions on Kingdom Hearts 3 and Resident Evil 2, Will talks about his hype for Wargroove, Cameron talks about his recent visit to PAX South in San Antonio, and SO much more! INTRO THEME: "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME: "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://incompetech.com/Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast is all about Xbox, as the crew sit and debrief over the latest round of announcements from the X018 Showcase in Mexico City. What were some of the surprises (if any) that Microsoft announced to the masses? Do Will and Cam think they got the presentation right? Plus, should more fan events like this be more relevant over traditional conventions like E3? Plus, the crew give their thoughts and memories as Prima Games shuts down, Cameron goes over the titles coming to the PlayStation Classic, Will make actually watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade thanks to Goku, and more more news topics for Anthem, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more! INTRO THEME: "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME: "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://incompetech.com/Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032 Discord: https://discord.gg/qsgHnNw Required Reading: Behind the Scenes for Ghosts of Tsushima: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-10-26-bringing-feudal-japan-to-life-in-ghost-of-tsushima SHOW NOTES: Discord: https://discord.gg/qsgHnNw The first trailer for MediEvil remake is here!: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/10/31/the-hero-of-gallowmere-rises-pay-witness-to-the-first-medievil-trailer/ The PlayStation Classic titles are announced!: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/10/29/announcing-playstation-classics-full-lineup-of-20-games/ The Final Smash Nintendo Direct is here!: https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/super-smash-bros-ultimate-nintendo-direct-unleashes-new-details Goku faces his toughtest challenge yet…: https://nerdist.com/goku-dragon-ball-super-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/ Fallout 76 News: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/fallout-76s-54-gb-day-one-patch-is-bigger-than-the-actual-game?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter https://kotaku.com/fallout-76-bug-accidentally-redownloads-entire-50gb-bet-18301 Prima Games saying goodbye: https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/9/18079380/prima-games-shutting-down Anthem looking to make a BIG splash: https://www.resetera.com/threads/ea-raises-sales-expectations-for-anthem.77973/ https://www.ea.com/games/anthem/news/anthem-closed-alpha-what-we-learned?utm_campaign=anth_hd_ww_ic_soco_twt_anthem-livestream-tw-11518&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&cid=52747&ts=1541454903045 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQRqc1iYXY88TO0e8l4_JqA RDR2 already making a BIG splash!: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-10-30-red-dead-redemption-2-makes-USD725-million-in-three-days https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/7/18073314/red-dead-redemption-2-sales-17-million-units NMS keeps on updating! https://www.nomanssky.com/2018/10/no-mans-sky-the-abyss-release/ Update for Destiny 2: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2s-upcoming-update-will-make-getting-new-e/1100-6462810/ The Disney Streaming service has a name: https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/new-star-wars-and-marvel-series-announced-for-disney-streaming-service/

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast is all about "Crunch"! Cameron and Will sit down to discuss the recent events from Rockstar and Red Dead Redemption 2 involving comments about their work practices, and take a hard look at some of the overtime work practices in the gaming industry. With game developers working so hard, lots of the time too hard, to get us the games that we desire, can there be ways to alleviate the burdens of crunch for them? How does crunch trickle down and affect consumes and shareholders? Is there a solution for all of this? Plus, Cameron gives his impressions after trying out Project Stream, Will reminds people to clear their hard drive for Red Dead Redemption 2, the team says goodbye to the Crunchyroll/Funimation partnership, and more! INTRO THEME: "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME: "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://incompetech.com/Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032 SHOW NOTES: Prepare you HDDs for Red Dead Redemption 2… https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/18/17995728/red-dead-redemption-2-install-hard-drive-space Skybound CEO wants former TT staff for Walking Dead finale: https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/10/18/skybound-ceo-wants-the-walking-dead-finale-to-be-entirely-developed-by-former-telltale Sega’s cancelled Shenmue HD remake: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2018-segas-cancelled-shenmue-remake Crunchyroll and Funimation ending their relationship… : https://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-1025862/update-to-the-crunchyroll-x-funimation-partnership Days Gone is delayed (we called it!): https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/10/19/playstations-worldwide-studios-release-lineup-the-next-wave-of-ps4-games/ Spider-Man DLC out this week: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/10/16/marvels-spider-man-the-heist-out-next-tuesday-adds-3-new-suits/ Spider-Man NGP is now live!: https://www.gamesradar.com/spider-man-ps4-new-game-plus/

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew ponder a thought: Is Microsoft and the power of X(box) is gonna give it to us in the next generation of consoles? Cameron and Will discuss the latest moves from Microsoft, including the announcement of the xCloud platform and rumors that they are purchasing Obsidian Entertainment, as well as their current service offering like Game Pass and backwards compatibility, and talk about whether they will have what it takes to rise to the top of the console heap when next-gen rolls around. Plus, PlayStation ID Name changes are real, Stardew Valley is coming to mobile, Will gives his thoughts on experiencing the "power of X" with his new Xbox One X console, and more! SHOW NOTES: Is MS buying Obsidian??: https://kotaku.com/sources-microsoft-is-close-to-buying-obsidian-1829614135 MS starting up their streaming service: https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/8/17950884/microsoft-xbox-cloud-streaming-project-xcloud PSN ID Name Change is REAL: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/10/10/psn-online-id-change-feature-entering-playstation-preview-program-soon/ Sony working on PS5: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-10-09-sony-finally-goes-on-the-record-to-say-its-working-on-a-ps4-successor KOTOR Unreal remake is shut down: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-10-12-oh-no-lucasfilm-has-shut-the-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-unreal-engine-4-remake-down Is Bully 2 real?: https://rockstarintel.com/2018/10/10/casting-calls-for-bully-2-may-have-been-released/ Stardew Valley is coming to iOS/Android: https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/9/17956504/stardew-valley-ios-android-release-date-trailer INTRO THEME: "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME: "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://incompetech.com/Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew do their best to pronounce "Leviosa" as they talk about the the big leak around a new action-based Harry Potter game. With the leak, Will and Cameron discuss what they think of the rumors and footage shown, and also try to figure out what they want to see from this game. Could there be some mini-games used as classes? How about a simple, yet robust spell system? What about having a Quidditch mode in there? The crew discuss their thoughts on this plus their recent impressions for Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Forza Horizon 4, and all the latest news from this past week, including a new president at Blizzard, PlayStation crossplay, and more! DISCORD: https://discord.gg/tnhx3XX SHOW NOTES: Harry Potter Game leaks: https://kotaku.com/leaked-video-seems-to-show-open-world-harry-potter-game-1829462702 Fortnite for iOS is makin’ money!: https://twitter.com/mkbhd/status/1048544593111932928?s=12 The Star Wars TV show is in production: https://www.starwars.com/news/the-mandalorian-revealed The Witcher author wants more money from CDPR: https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/03/witcher-author-demands-16m-royalties-cd-projekt-red/ Telltale releases the rest of the staff: https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/04/telltale-lays-off-rest-of-staff/ Deal reached for TWD final season: https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/6/17946806/the-walking-dead-the-final-season-release-complete-finished-telltale-games-skybound-entertainment MS announces X018: https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/09/25/microsoft-announces-the-xo18-fan-event PS has opened crossplay for Fortnite: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/09/26/extended-fortnite-cross-play-beta-launches-on-ps4-starting-today/ No PSX this year: https://www.resetera.com/threads/no-playstation-experience-for-2018.71525/ Mike Morhaime steps down from Blizzard: https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/04/blizzard-ceo-mike-morhaime/ New Nintendo Switch Model Incoming: https://nintendoeverything.com/rumor-new-switch-model-coming-in-second-half-of-2019/ INTRO THEME: "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME: "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://incompetech.com/Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

Extra, Extra, read all about it! This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew talk about the recent plagiarism issues with IGN and their editors, and talk about how gaming journalism is operating today after this event. Could these actions help to legitimize gaming journalism to the world? Along with this, will this help content creators push traditional games journalists out of the picture? All this and more are talked about in this episode! Plus, the crew talk about their recent trip to the Twitch Nashville Event, Cameron asks everyone what games they DO want on the Nintendo Switch, and more! Twitch Nashville Streamers to Check Out! twitch.tv/Prestonator27- twitch.tv/SavvySamurai- twitch.tv/ArielRages- twitch.tv/Zillanoises- twitch.tv/CallMeShelton- twitch.tv/GameWithWeezer- twitch.tv/MorganAmps- twitch.tv/JBisHERE- twitch.tv/KatDell- twitch.tv/ArtisticGypsy- twitch.tv/CaptainRedb3ard- twitch.tv/xHawkx97- Story on Filip Muicin: https://kotaku.com/ign-pulls-ex-editors-posts-after-dozens-more-plagiarism-1828357792 Come visit us on our Discord: https://discord.gg/qsgHnNw INTRO THEME "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew sit and have some tough talk about a difficult topic. Checking the latest news about the fake Fortnite article from a UK tabloid reported by Eurogamer, Cameron and Chris do their best to talk a bit about mental health in the gaming space. From how games have discussed this topic, to how media and other outlets talk about it in regards to gaming, the crew tread as best as they can through this challenging, but necessary conversation. Plus, the crew pick which games they would like to see as board games, Cameron has a tale to tell about getting chased by the Space Police in No Man's Sky, Chris talks about his recent birthday present, and more! INTRO THEME "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

You tend to get a lot of second chances in life, but what about in game development? This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew sit and talk about the upcoming release of No Man's Sky NEXT, and discuss why it feels so challenging for game creators to earn a second chance with their games when mistakes are made. Are gamers being too critical and unforgiving when these missteps are noticed from developers? Why are some developers given slack with bugs and glitches in the games? Can goodwill from a developer truly help with getting that second chance? Find out the crew's thoughts on this, plus discussions on recent announcements from San Diego Comic Con, Octopath Traveler, and more! SHOW NOTES: Interview with Eurogamer from Sean Murray: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-07-20-the-big-sean-murray-interview San Diego Comic Con Announcements: https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/19/17588084/sdcc-san-diego-comic-con-2018-news-trailers-announcements INTRO THEME "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew check out the recent news of Nintendo's plan for indie games on the Switch, and discuss the state of game curation in 2018. Why does it feel as though gaming curation hasn't gotten better, even with Steam and console marketplaces getting more and more titles everyday? Is there a way to make curation work for these platforms? Plus, the crew talk about their worst gaming confessions ever to be spoken on mic, their initial impressions with Octopath Traveler, and more! INTRO THEME "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

The sun is out this week on the Rocket Punch Cast, but the crew just want to stay inside and talk games! This week, Cam, Will, and Chris chat about their favorite video games they have played over the years during the sweltering summer months. What games made it hard for them to go out and play or swim during their breaks between school and snow? Find out here! Plus, Chris gives us more thoughts on his playing of The Last of Us, Cameron talks about his time with RUINER, Will still can't put Diablo 3 down, and more!  INTRO THEME "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

Welcome back to Creator Spotlight, where we sit down with creatives within the geek and gaming spaces and talk about what they how, how they do it, and tips for others to motivate others to do their own creative projects! It's has been a little while, but we here at Rocket Punch decided to make a few changes to the format of Creator Spotlight, the first of which is that episodes going forward will be integrated into the Rocket Punch Cast feed, so that more listeners can enjoy all the awesome interviews that we do! We have also expanded the interview format, which allows us to talk about more and dig deeper with the creatives we talk to, in order to provide you a better experience when we feature them. As always, keep sending us feedback to let us know how we are doing! The great thing about art is that it is extremely expressive; there are so many varieties and differences out there in the world that you'll never see the same piece twice. Plus, you can also look at art and see the motivations, experiences, and influences the artist applied to their work, which deepens their pieces. So, when we came across the work from Peter Lucker (pronounced "l-oo-ker"), aka FLOAT, in Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment Building in Huntsville, AL, we just couldn't pass on the chance to have him in to the studio to talk to us on the podcast! FLOAT, formerly out of Atlanta, GA, now lives and works in Huntsville, AL, making some incredible pieces at Lowe Mill and commissions for other customers. Having a hard time sitting still, he is always trying out new ways to create, and being self taught, he is always exploring new techniques and expanding his skill set into new avenues. Specializing in stenciling, FLOAT has learned to blend that in conjunction with free hand painting to create his finished pieces for people enthralled by his artwork.  Using cartoons, comics, Sci-fiction, fantasy, graffiti and street art as inspiration, FLOAT has been bringing his own spin to canvas painting, custom collectables, murals, furniture refurbishing, sticker/t-shirt design, logo design, and more. Join us as we chat with FLOAT about how he got his start in the artistic world, where he came up with his specific stylistic art, as well as discussing his experiences creating art within a large tech and engineering-minded city such as Huntsville, some successes and struggles he has had as an artist, the hurdles that come with creating your own small business, and more! FLOAT INFO: Creator: Peter Lucker Art: Website: www.Float782.com SOCIAL: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Float782 Facebook: http://facebook.com/Float782 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Float782 Store: CONTACT: Email: Float782.shop@gmail.com Check out more of FLOAT's work over on his Facebookpage!

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast we discuss the E3 leaks from Walmart and our favorite promotional crossovers from our childhoods and what we would love to have as a promo in the future. INTRO THEME "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

We don't have links to the news this week, we talked some stuff but the main focus was Infinity War.  Because it was the most ambitious crossover event in history, we decided to follow suit.  Jules organized the most ambitious podcast crossover event in (our) history.  We had over 20 podcasters give us their thoughts on Infinity War.  You can check out the full list below: Blame Your Brother: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blame-your-brother/id1137767468?mt=2 Fate and the Fablemaidens: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fate-and-the-fablemaidens/id1346888283?mt=2 What Are You Worries About?: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/what-are-you-worried-about/id1337122977?mt=2 The Snappy Hour: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-snappy-hour-with-j-d-and-brian/id1082462240?mt=2 Piecing It Together: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/piecing-it-together-all-points-west/id1355980034?mt=2 Genuine WrestleBoys: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genuine-wrestleboys/id1262927297?mt=2 Popcorn Junkie: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-junkie/id1097698787?mt=2 Murder Down Under: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-down-under/id1290052967?mt=2 Super Hopped-Up: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/super-hopped-up/id1083797969?mt=2 A Bit Much: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-bit-much/id1363854294?mt=2 Two Chicks & the Plural of Apocalypse: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/two-chicks-the-plural-of-apocalypse/id1193285794?mt=2 Double Issue: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/double-issue/id1342495418?mt=2 The Wild Pitch: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-pitch/id1219734739?mt=2 The M Word: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-m-word/id1359975253?mt=2 Relevant to Our Interests: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/relevant-to-our-interests/id1011700269?mt=2 Podcasts Collected Presents: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-collected-presents/id1296658401?mt=2 American Gods Cast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/american-gods-cast-an-american-gods-media-podcast/id1167285732?mt=2 Song Appeal: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/song-appeal/id1358577224?mt=2 Pop Culture Cosmos: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-cosmos/id1150783424?mt=2 UnfollowTheRevolution: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unfollowtherevolution/id1330692787?mt=2 Rocket Punch Cast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-punch-cast/id1068581209?mt=2 Pop Up Film Cast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-up-film-cast/id1291166693?mt=2 WhatTheFanboy: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whatthefanboy/id1244974158?mt=2 Talking Fail: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-fail/id1229502725?mt=2 2 Skeptical Chaps: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2-skeptical-chaps/id1017409073?mt=2

Who does whatever a spider can? Well, that's who we are talkign aobut this week ont he Rocket Punch Cast! This week, the crew sit down and pour over the breaking news on the upcoming Spider Man game for PlayStation4, and discuss what their hopes and impressions are of the game so far, based on the info on the web. Plus, each of the crew members goes through Spider Man games throughout the ages, and makes their picks for some of their favorite one. All this, plus some talks on Far Cry 5 on console and PC, The Division, Hearthstone, and more! SHOW NOTES Discord: https://discord.gg/qsgHnNw GameInformer Spider Man Coverage: http://www.gameinformer.com/p/spiderman.aspx INTRO THEME "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

Indie developers are loving the Nintendo Switch, and this week on the Rocket Punch Cast, we try to figure out why! Chris, Will, and Cameron sit down this week to discuss the booming success that indie games are seeing on the Nintendo Switch, and figure out what the house of Mario is doing better than the competition to help devs out, and whether that success can last for them. Plus, Cameron talks about his foray back into The Division, Chris FINALLY gets his Allied Race for World of Warcraft, Will can't NOT talk about the final episodes of Dragon Ball Super, and more! INTRO THEME "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

Celebrations are in order for one of our favorite consoles of recent memory! This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, Will and Cam sit and talk about how the Nintendo Switch has fared since launch, and decide on where the console could go in 2018 and beyond. Plus, Cam talks about jumping back into Kingdom Hearts, Will barely makes the cut in Warcraft 3, and more! INTRO THEME "Punch It!" by TechnoCenturion is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: https://soundcloud.com/charles-e-samuel-jr END THEME "Bye Bye, See You Again" by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew decides on one important question: Is 2017 the best year for gaming? Bringing forth case for, and against, Cameron and Will chat to see if all of the events in the industry over the last year put in on top of other years. Plus, the crew talks about their time with Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris, the Monster Hunter World Beta, Will keeps it SFW (as best as he can) with South Park: The Fractured But Whole, Cameron discusses his Nazi-killing exploits with Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus, and more! INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

Since Cam bailed on us this week Chris Scott of Credible Threat Gaming fame joins us on the Rocket Punch Cast.  We deal with the death of the Kinect and the 4.0 update to the Nintendo Switch. We also cover our Destiny 2 PC Impressions and of course we talk about Super Mario Odyssey.  Show Notes Kinect related articles https://kotaku.com/kinect-is-officially-dead-1819837204 http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/10/25/microsoft-fully-discontinues-the-kinect Switch related articles  https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/24/16533924/switch-gamecube-controller-virtual-console-super-smash-bros Extra Life  Links Main Link: http://www.rocketpunchgo.com/extralife T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/rocketpunch Our Hospital of Choice: https://www.childrensal.org/ Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/rocketpunchlive INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032  

It time to #MakeScaryGamesGreatAgain on the Rocket Punch Cast! As the crew celebrates their Halloweek festivities, Cam and Will talk about how the Horror genre in gaming is holding up, and what can be done to bring more light to the awesome games and creativity in this space of scares and frights. Also, the crew looks at the recent loss of Visceral Games by EA, and wonder if the recent signs may signal an end to single-player gaming as we know it. All this, plus some Stardew Vallery, Destiny 2 on PC hype, and more, as well as talks on Rocket Punch's Halloweek events and Extra Life plans! SHOW NOTES EA Closes Visceral Games: https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/17/16490960/ea-closing-visceral-games-star-wars-game-delayed Activision Microtransaction patent: https://kotaku.com/activision-patents-matchmaking-that-encourages-players-1819630937 INTRO THEME/END THEME "Halloweek" by Charles "TechnoCenturion" Samuel is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://technocenturion.bandcamp.com/

It's time to look to the past to help our future, in this episode of the Rocket Punch Cast! This week, the crew sits down to talk about gaming history, and what ways we as an industry are working to preserve it for future gamers. From remasters, to vintage consoles and antique gaming store, and more, Will and Cam figure out if the plans we have laid out are truly helping, or if we need to do more to keep our gaming history safe. Plus, Cam talks about the IGN/Humble Bundle purchase, and wonders if that is a great move for IGN, or if it make hurt the charity gaming site. All this, plus Destiny 2 chat, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, and more! INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew is joined by  Chris Scott of Credible Threat Gaming, as they discuss the controversy surrounding the latest stream from PewDiePie, and ask whether gamers and the industry as a whole, is becoming too desensitized to that type of behavior, and what everyone can do to combat it. Plus, the crew brings up  Weird Giraffe Games launching their new board-game Stellar Leap on Kickstarter, their upcoming Community Event with the AHGD group: Building Your Community, Nintendo’s recent fortunes, and more! Hosts Will | Cam | Chris SHOW NOTES   Nintendo Direct Showcase: https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/13/16305178/nintendo-direct-september-2017 http://www.rollingstone.com/glixel/news/super-mario-odyssey-nintendo-direct-the-best-news-w503051 https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/12/16293660/nintendo-nes-classic-edition-back-in-stock-2018 INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

The day has finally come! The relaunch for Rocket Punch has arrived, and the crew have so much to share! This week, the team goes through the new updates to Rocket Punch, including a new site, new content, and the video version of the Rocket Punch Cast! Afterwards, Cam and Will sit down and discuss the Nindies initiative at Nintendo, and talk on whether it will garner the company some goodwill with other 3rd parties developers. Then, the guys dig into Destiny 2 PC Beta impressions, and decided whether or not the PC version may turn to be a blessing or a curse for Bungie in the long run. All this plus, Will talks about his time in the Gundam Versus open beta, Cam gives some impressions on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, and more! SHOW NOTES Nindies Showcase: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08/30/17-games-highlighted-in-todays-nintendo-switch-nindies-showcase Red Cross Support for TX: https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

After a question was asked to the Rocket Punch crew, what better way than to answer it on the Rocket Punch Cast! This week, the crew asks themselves whether they (and gamers in general) should be playing "bad" games. What is even considered a "bad" game? Plus, the crew talk about the recent moves by Sony to get control of Funimation, and what that could mean for anime in the gaming space. Find our the answers to these thought-provoking questions on this episode! HOSTS Seth  |  Cam  |  Will SHOW NOTES Bad Games article on Gamasutra: http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/AndriiGoncharuk/20170727/302609/Should_you_play_bad_games.php Sony's control of stake in Funimation: https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/03/sony-funimation-best-friends/ INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

Nintendo is on fire this year, but they are also on fire this year. While the Switch is selling amazingly well, the SNES Classic is being poorly managed (much like it's older sibling, the NES Classic). The Rocket Punch crew is joined by our buddy Chris from Credible Threat Gaming to disuss Nintendo's progress so far in 2017! Power up your ears, because it's time for episode 70 of the Rocket Punch Cast! HOSTS Seth  |  Cam  |  Guest: Chris- Credible Threat Gaming INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

We hope you're ready for the sexiest Rocket Punch Cast episode yet!!! Seth returns this week and the crew catches up on what we've played! This extra sexy episode has everything: Snapchat Hot Dogs, daddies, awesome board game meetups, and maybe even video games! We also dive in to talk about the recent shakeup at Bioware, and we reflect on the future of Mass Effect and Anthem. Set your phasers to sexy , because it's time for the Rocket Punch Cast! HOSTS Seth  |  Will |  Cam INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, we celebrate a well-deserved birthday! Will and Cam reflect on the 30th anniversary of Metal Gear, and talk about their favorite moments from the games in the franchise and what the games have meant to them and the industry overall. Plus, with the latest update on Kingdom Hearts 3 (LOL), the crew talks about video game release dates, and try to figure out what the best strategy is for developers to announce their titles. All this plus talks on Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon 2, and more! SHOW NOTES **Kingdom Hearts 3 Update: ** http://kotaku.com/kingdom-hearts-iii-coming-2018-has-a-toy-story-world-1796951173 HOSTS Will |  Cam INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

It's time to visit the Land of the Rising Sun in this week's episode of the Rocket Punch Cast! This time, we break down the numbers from a recent Kotaku article on Japanese Gaming sales data, and discuss some of the things that we expected, and surprised us, with them and how gaming in Japan may be different from gaming in the West. Plus, Will and Cam talk about the upcoming Destiny 2 Beta and chat about their expectations for it and whether it will live up to them. Cam talks about the end of Horizon: Zero Dawn, Will brings us up to speed on Dokkan Battle, and the crew gives their impressions of Spider-Man: Homecoming on this week's episode. SHOW NOTES **Japan Sales Numbers: ** http://kotaku.com/so-far-the-biggest-selling-games-and-hardware-this-yea-1796634013 **IGN First Destiny 2 Coverage: ** http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/03/destiny-2-all-the-newest-details-in-one-place-a-ign-first HOSTS Will |  Cam INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

Xbox has been on a bit of a killing spree with console exclusives, and we're starting to get concerned. The Rocket Punch crew reflects on the last six months of Xbox cancelations in episode 55 of the Rocket Punch Cast! HOSTS Seth  |  Will  |  Cameron |  Chaz INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

It's Pewdiepie vs. the Media as the main event this week on the Rocket Punch Cast! The crew chats about this latest social battle, and overall how marketers and influencers are changing in the game industry and the digital landscape. Plus, we chat about the latest Mass Effect: Andromeda trailer, Cameron offers an alternative to No Man's Sky, Seth hits a wall in Resident Evil 7 on Madhouse difficulty, Will can't put down his latest book, and more! HOSTS Seth  |  Will  |  Cameron  INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

The E3 saga continues as this year's show opens to the public. The Rocket Punch crew reflects on this decision, and we discuss the real purpose of E3 in the age of live streams and media events. We also deep dive the recent discussion around GameStop's Circle of Life program, and we share our views on the digital vs physical media debate in 2017. The whole crew is BACK IN BUSINESS BABY with episode 53 of the Rocket Punch Cast! HOSTS Seth  |  Will  |  Cameron  |  Chaz INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

The annual Rocket Punch Game of the Year Awards discussions for 2016 continues on the Rocket Punch Cast! Each year, we "deliberate" as a group and figure out some of the best games from the past year.  In the penultimate episode, we pick our Best Developer from 2016! As much as we love to talk about games, we have to give credit to the hard working people who toil endlessly to create the games that we love each and every day. Who among these developers has earned the right to be called the best at their trade? Jump in now to listen and find out! NOMINEES: Blizzard Entertainment Bethesda Studios Concerned Ape I/O interactive Eidos Interactive Square Enix Turn 10 Studios Game Freak Capcom Bandai-Namco Traveler’s Tales CyberConnect 2 Dimp Niantic Lab Naughty Dog HOSTS Cameron | Will | Chaz INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

The annual Rocket Punch Game of the Year Awards discussions for 2016 continues on the Rocket Punch Cast! Each year, we "deliberate" as a group and figure out some of the best games from the past year.  In the eighth topic of ten, we choose the Best Story from 2016! Many a tale has been woven in 2016, from thrilling action set pieces, to nuanced and serene moments of peace. Who told their tales the best? Find out in this episode! NOMINEES: Firewatch Quantum Break Titanfall 2 Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Fire Emblem Fates DOOM Dragonball Fusions Batman: A Telltale Series Gears Of War 4 Dark Souls III Final Fantasy XV Adr1ft Hyper Light Drifter XCOM 2 Mafia III HOSTS Cameron | Will | Chaz INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

The annual Rocket Punch Game of the Year Awards discussions for 2016 continues on the Rocket Punch Cast! Each year, we "deliberate" as a group and figure out some of the best games from the past year.  In the seventh topic of ten, we choose the Best Weapon/Item from 2016! Many characters in our favorite video games this past year have implemented many tools of the trade to complete their goals, but which tools stands out as the best?? Find out in this episode! NOMINEES: The BFG - DOOM Mei’s Ice Gun - Overwatch MTs - Final Fantasy XV Domino - Dishonored 2 Reinhardt’s Rocket Hammer - Overwatch Smart Pistol - Titanfall 2 Iron Gjallarhorn - Destiny Pixel Gun - Rachel and Clank (2016) Maw of the Damned - World oif Warcraft: Legion Scale of the Earth-Warder and Scaleshard - World oif Warcraft: Legion HOSTS Cameron | Will | Chaz INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

The annual Rocket Punch Game of the Year Awards discussions for 2016 continues on the Rocket Punch Cast! Each year, we "deliberate" as a group and figure out some of the best games from the past year.  In the sixth topic of ten, we pick our winner for Best Music of 2016! So many games have provided some amazing, catchy, and memorable scores in their respective games from this past year, but which one kept our feet moving to the beat? Listen in now to find out! NOMINEES: Bravely Second: End Layer World of Warcraft: Legion Overwatch Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Final Fantasy XV World of Final Fantasy Hyper Light Drifter Dark Souls III The Flame in the Flood Firewatch Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Stardew Valley     HOSTS Seth | Cameron | Will | Chaz INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

Nintendo just dropped the biggest bombshell of 2017 so far, by revealing their newest console: the Nintendo Switch. Cameron, Chaz, and Will give their opinions right after their bonus live stream of the event, and we are delivering them "directly to you" in a special bonus episode of The Rocket Punch Cast!   HOSTS Cameron | Will | Chaz INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

The annual Rocket Punch Game of the Year Awards discussions for 2016 continues on the Rocket Punch Cast! Each year, we "deliberate" as a group and figure out some of the best games from the past year.  In the fourth topic of ten, we choose our Unexpected Gem from 2016! We love talking about the great things that happened to video games each year, but some events do always go the way we or developers planned, and it can get pretty ugly. Who did we think dropped the ball the hardest this past year? Listen in now to find out! NOMINEES: No Man’s Sky Battleborn Street Fighter V launch Clash of Clans Mighty No. 9 Metal Gear Survive Announcement Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater Pachinko Machine F@#*ing Konami The Division Destiny Communication Issues HOSTS Seth | Cameron | Will | Chaz INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

The annual Rocket Punch Game of the Year Awards discussions for 2016 continues on the Rocket Punch Cast! Each year, we "deliberate" as a group and figure out some of the best games from the past year.  In the fourth topic of ten, we choose our Unexpected Gem from 2016! With so many games released this year, which one came out and surprised us in an unexpected and interesting way? Listen in now to find out! NOMINEES: Firewatch Pokken Tournament The Witness Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Tales of Zestiria World of Final Fantasy Overwatch Titanfall 2 DOOM Tap Titans 2 Pokemon Sun/Moon Battlefield 1 Hitman (2016) Stardew Valley The Flame in the Flood Super Mario Run HOSTS Seth | Cameron | Will | Chaz INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

The annual Rocket Punch Game of the Year Awards discussions for 2016 continues today on the Rocket Punch Cast! Each year, we "deliberate" as a group and figure out some of the best games from the past year.  In the third topic of ten, we choose our Best Moment from 2016! Which moment from video games in 2016 really struck a chord with us? Listen in now to find out! NOMINEES: Paul Serene seeing himself walk out of the time machine in its first live test - Quantum Break The Final Act of the Game - INSIDE Opening a Loot Box - Overwatch The end of the Leviathan fight - Final Fantasy XV The Final Act/Ending - Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End The Final Act - Titanfall 2 Finishing the starting area for the Demon Hunter class - World of Warcraft: Legion The death of fan-favorite heroes  - World of Warcraft: Legion Getting the BFG - DOOM HOSTS Seth | Cameron | Will INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

The annual Rocket Punch Game of the Year Awards discussions for 2016 continues today on the Rocket Punch Cast! Each year, we "deliberate" as a group and figure out some of the best games from the past year.  In the second topic of ten, we sit back and pick the Best Character! With so many new and returning people form this past year, we decide which character made an impact for us in their respective game and really stood out from the others. Who did we end up choosing? Tune in to find out! NOMINEES: DOOM Marine - DOOM Lincoln Clay - Mafia 3 Adam Jensen - Deus Ex Chibi Lightning - World of Final Fantasy Tracer - Overwatch Mei - Overwatch Zomboss - Plants vs Zombies Setsuna - I Am Setsuna Henry - Firewatch Reinhardt - Overwatch Beerus the Destroyer/ Whis his attendant - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 BT-7274 - Titanfall 2   HOSTS Seth | Cameron | Will INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

More Star Wars has been given to us, but how does the Rocket Punch crew feel about it? This week, Seth and Cameron discuss the latest release in the Star Wars saga, Rogue One, and figure out if it is as good as some people think (WARNING: There will be spoilers!). Plus, Cameron needs to find out if the latest Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary rumors are true, Super Mario Run is finally released and the crew shares what they think, and Seth actually gives his opinions after playing... Final Fantasy XV?? All this, plus the latest happenings from the After Hours Game Dev group in Huntsville, AL, are waiting in this episode. This is the last Rocket Punch Cast for 2016, so be sure not to miss it! SHOW NOTES: After Hours Game Devs FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AfterHoursGameDev/ Snowmaggedon Stencyl game: http://www.stencyl.com/game/play/35753 HOSTS Seth | Cameron  INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

Hello Games has finally broken their silence about No Man's Sky, and brought along some new updates and plans along for the ride, but is it too little, too late for gamers? This week in the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew discusses Hello Games and their plans, and look at the bigger picture of how we as gamers are interacting with developers. Are we justified in our comments to devs when good or bad things happen? Are there better ways to go about it? Plus, the crew talks about what they expect at the Video Game Awards and PlayStation Experience, everyone continues to gush over Pokemon Sun and Moon, Will shows his sister the ropes in Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, and more! Don't miss out!  Show Notes: No Man's Sky Update: http://www.no-mans-sky.com/foundation-update/ VGA Nominees: http://thegameawards.com/nominees/ HOSTS Will | Cameron | Chaz INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

Where do your allegiances lie? Team Rowlet? Team Litten? Team Popplio? You can only choose one, but it's up to you to decide which is best. We discuss all things Pokemon Sun and Moon in this week's Rocket Punch Cast! We also dive into EA's big decision to make things more transparent for sponsored streamers. We also decide which Bethesda open world series we like best, Fallout or Elder Scrolls!

We've got an all new format for the Rocket Punch cast! We're going to highlight interesting topics based on interesting things in gaming this week! We dive straight into the new format with our thoughts on the NES Classic Edition debacle. We also reflect on the Mass Effect: Andromeda launch trailer, plus we share what we want from the game. Set phasers to FUN, because it's time for another Rocket Punch Cast!!!

While we're all casting our votes for villains anyways, we discuss which video game/anime villains we would want to rule the world. We also react to Bethesda's pre-release game policy, and we mourn the passing of Vine. We finally get a date for the full Nintendo Switch announcement, and we get E-Sports while we react to the League of Legends world championship. Fire up the bass cannon, and prepare to fire. It's time for the Rocket Punch Cast! HOSTS Seth | Will | Cameron | Chaz INTRO THEME Victory Lapse by Roboctopus is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: https://roboctopus.bandcamp.com/album/victory-lapse END THEME Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bye Bye, See you Again by wyver9 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/637032

WELCOME BACK to the next installment in our Rocket Punch Creator Spotlight series! This week, we could not hold in our excitement to have the opportunity to chat with Jeffrey Parker and Zac King, two members of the cast and crew filming the Star Wars fan film, Star Wars: Battle of Rocket City, right here in Huntsville, Alabama! Once hearing about the Star Wars Fan Film Awards coming up within the next few months, Jeffrey worked hard to bring together a brilliant cast and crew to make this fan film set within the Star Wars universe a reality, and with submissions coming up soon, Jeffrey and his team are working tirelessly to create an excellent, memorable film that fans around the Southeast, and the world, will surely enjoy! We were so thrilled to get the chance to sit down with them and talk to them about the creation of this film, the challenges they faced, and some of the lessons they have learned during this experience!If you would like to read the transcription of the interview, or listen to Jeffrey and Zac as special guests on this week's episode of The Rocket Punch Cast, click the labeled button below. You can also check out more info on Star Wars: Battle of Rocket City on Facebook. Read Battle of Rocket City Interview Hear Battle of Rocket City on Rocket Punch Cast Ep. 17

In the first ever Rocket Punch Creator Spotlight, we sit down and talk to Halley Martin, a young woman from Huntsville, AL, who had an inventive idea with her friends to help get some money for a trip to DragonCon, but did not expect what that event would turn into and how big it would become! If you would like to read the text version of the interview, or listen to Halley as a special guest on this week's episode of The Rocket Punch Cast, click one of the corresponding buttons below. You can also check out more info on the Nerd Rummage Sale on Facebook.