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Tonight we're talking about the Nex Playground, WB Games' acquisition limbo, Activision shifting gears, and plenty more! ***** Watch the show LIVE Wednesday nights at 7PM Eastern - @benishandsomeyt ***** Reviews and subscriptions help us out so much. If you enjoyed the show, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. ***** Follow us on Twitter! Twitter.com/BenSmith2588 Twitter.com/csfdave Twitter.com/_gloriousginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FNaF 2 crushes box office expectations, proving (again) that game IP owns Hollywood. We break down Matthew Ball's take on the EA/PIF deal, why 93% ownership signals a sports-media empire play, not an LBO, and why the press got the story wrong.Then: the Nex Playground, a $200 kids' console that quietly outsold PS5 in November. Is this the next underserved frontier in family gaming?We also tear into UA financing schemes masquerading as “cohort funding.” Spoiler: the effective interest rates rhyme with credit-card debt, and studios have died using them.Call of Duty launches an apology tour for Black Ops 7 and vows to stop annualized crunch. We assess the odds.And we close with AppLovin beating Google on Android e-commerce ads, inside Google's own OS. A massive signal for the future of UA as e-comm competition starts eating the gaming pie.
Did Netflix almost buy Disney before shifting gears toward Warner Bros. Discovery? On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the shocking new report that Netflix seriously considered acquiring Disney before moving forward with its massive $82 billion Warner Bros. acquisition. We also discuss why WB Games reportedly wasn't even part of the deal, and what that means for gaming, DC, and the future of entertainment. Plus, Middle-earth fans react to the news that Aragorn is being recast for "Hunt for Gollum," sparking huge debate across the fandom. Marvel is also back in the spotlight as AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and Odyssey both set their trailer release plans, fueling massive MCU hype. In Star Wars news, Daisy Ridley opens up about her scrapped Star Wars film, revealing what almost was. And finally, Russell Crowe shares his honest thoughts on what Gladiator 2 was missing. From massive studio mergers to Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings — this episode is packed with blockbuster news and industry-shaking updates you won't want to miss. SPONSORS: PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/KRISTIAN and use code KRISTIAN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! AURA FRAMES: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/KRISTIAN. Promo Code KRISTIAN CASH APP: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #cashapppod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit https://www.cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. RAYCON: The Essential Open Earbuds are here for the holiday season and they're selling fast. Raycon audio products are up to 20% off this holiday season. Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/KRISTIANOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Order by December 15th guarantee delivery by Christmas because great gifts shouldn't show up late.
Jeff and Christian welcome Victor Lucas from EPTV back to the show this week to discuss an indie studio channeling Burnout unable to make it work, Netflix getting all of WB Games in its $82 billion purchase, and 50 upcoming VR games showcased. The Playlist: Vic: Octopath Traveler 0, Batman: The Animated Series GB on ModRetro Chromatic, Rogue Squadron N64 on Analogue 3D, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Metroid Prime 4, Expedition 33 Christian: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls closed beta 2; Metroid Prime 4: Beyond; Ghost of Yōtei VR Talk: Vic: Deadpool VR and Pistol Whip Jeff: Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, The Phoenix Gene Parting Gifts!
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What is a call of Duty campaign without veteran difficulty? We are going to find out this year, plus Mass Effect has a filming date, Nintendo Switch 2 beats the price allegations, Nic Cage is headed to HBO and Superman breaks the $600 million barrier. Plus a lookback at gamescom, horror icons hit the soda aisle and South Park is moving slow.
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Justin and Kyle bring you a catch up episode on that happenings around the DCU including rumors of WB games trying to make another live service game, Superman arriving on digital video on demand, Peacemaker season 2 being certified fresh, and the sudden breaking news of the passing of Terence Stamp.
Brice is a former AAA developer turned indie. He's currently developing World's Goodest Pup, with past experience at EA on the Sims franchise, Crowdstar's Covet Fashion, Lead GameDesigner on ChefVille at Zynga, WB Games and more. Part 2 of 2. Music by Danny Baranowsky
We back! Today we talking about the Trainwreck documentaries, our most nerdiest things, WB Games delving back into live service games, and more!
Brice is a former AAA developer turned indie. He's currently developing World's Goodest Pup, with past experience at EA on the Sims franchise, Crowdstar's Covet Fashion, Lead GameDesigner on ChefVille at Zynga, WB Games and more. Part 1 of 2. Music by Danny Baranowsky
This week on FGCism, we break down the latest fighting game madness! Andy Bogard drops in City of the Wolves, while Ken Masters steals the show in a fiery new trailer. Plus, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is announced, and Invincible VS shocks with Thula & Rex Plosion trailers!We also dive into Tricky Ballroom Royale, a Virtua Fighter-inspired event by Sajam Salm, and discuss the WB Games shakeup—what does it mean for NetherRealm Studios? Finally, we hit you with our Evo 2025 predictions (and a heavy dose of copium). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's episode, we talk Borderlands 4 previews, a delay to Marathon, and an internal shakeup over at Warner Bros. Games (and what we hope to see from them next).Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos01:59 - The News We Choose - Metroid Prime 4 is Out Now?!07:54 - The News We Choose - Borderlands 4 Sounds Promising16:40 - The News We Choose - Bungie Delays Marathon Indefinitely31:00 - Warner Bros. Games Has Changed its Internal Structure42:15 - What We Want from WB Games' Franchises01:16:52 - What Franchises Are Missing from WB Games' New Strategy?01:21:35 - What Have We Been Playing (Doom: The Dark Ages, The First Berserker: Khazan, Rematch)01:31:24 - OutroFollow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening, and leave us a rating and review.
This week on The Free Cheese, it's basically July. With six months on the books for the year and this season of the podcast, we break from The List and reflect. First, we talk about the hits and misses from this season so far. Then, we talk about the games we've been playing outside of the podcast. We look at some news stories and trends from 2025 in video games. Finally, we share our most anticipated titles still due out this year.
This week I am super happy because I am not playing Death Stranding 2. Kojima can't fool me twice! We hit up the big news stories over the past two weeks like Marathon's indefinite delay, WB Games restructuring, DK Bananza looking cool, and the SAG-AFTRA strike ending. Matt continued to play Borderlands the Pre-Sequel, while I finished up Doom the Dark Ages and went back to my 800 million hour playthrough of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.
On this week's episode,Kiaun will be going over Xbox announcing next generation hardware,the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to have issues with its Joy Con controllers,Sony is interested in buying WB Games and we get an update for Prince Of Persia Sands Of Time Remake.
El Punisher estará en Brand New Day. DC ya tiene a su nuevo Clayface. WB Games se reestructura. Anuncian dos nuevos crossovers de DC/Marvel. Y más. Recuerda seguirnos en redes sociales: https://linktr.ee/lacuevadelnerd Para comentarios, escríbenos a contacto@lacuevadelnerd.com Visita http://lacuevadelnerd.com para más noticias y reseñas. No olvides suscribirte para recibir notificaciones de nuevos programas.
On this week's sode, WB Games makes some more brilliant business moves, Nexus Mods has been taken over by venture capital, and Bungie has finally committed to delaying Marathon. Then we do another listener top ten and give a first impression rose to Undermine 2. Peterson selects his Dice game.
THIS WEEK: I give my thoughts on the latest Nintendo Direct, focusing on what's to come for the anticipated debut of Donkey Kong Bananza. Plus, XBOX announces they are still in the console wars, and WB Games is looking to refocus their studio.
Well now. There's a rumor floating around that Warner Bros Discovery is splitting because Sony wanted them to... so they could buy the parts they want. Then we talk about WB Games being split into four divisions -- Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, Games of Thrones and DC Comics.Watch this podcast episode 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.D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://news.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629
Well now. There's a rumor floating around that Warner Bros Discovery is splitting because Sony wanted them to... so they could buy the parts they want. Then we talk about WB Games being split into four divisions -- Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, Games of Thrones and DC Comics. Watch this podcast episode 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. D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://news.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
Tonight's topics: - Xbox announces AMD partnership for next console - The state of Switch 2's third-party game sales - WB Games restructures & possible Sony acquisition - Marathon on hold indefinitely - PS5 is the most profitable PlayStation ever - Stellar Blade sells 3 million copies - Capcom Spotlight announced - Digital Eclipse keen on Sega Saturn fighting collection Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC BSYK: https://tinyurl.com/3e24bn7y Store: https://tinyurl.com/ktbsdw3s ---------------------------------------------------------------- This week on The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast hosts Teegan, Kyle, and Joe talk about the rumors swirling that Sony is considering buying WB Games and Streaming services coming from the folks from Insider Gaming. These assets could come in the form of purchasing IP like Harry Potter, Game of Thornes, Batman, Superman, and of DC universe characters. Bungie delays Marathon indefinitely after Alpha previews and the stolen art drama unfolds the studio. PlayStation and Xbox is already talking about the PS6 and how the Next Generation PlayStation 6 is on top of mind at the SIE headquarters. Tee gives her impressions her Borderlands 4 gameplay preview. The gang plays Marvel Cosmic Invasion from Summer Game Fest and Reach impressions from nDreams SGF booth while joe also shares his time with the Gears of War Reloaded Beta on PS5 and FBC Firebreak impressions.
You heard it here a week later folks, Spaceballs 2 is finally coming! I hope you are excited as I am. Plus Xbox and PlayStation both tease their futures. Dune 3 gets some new cast members, and Harold and Kumar are coming back to our screens. Naked Gun released a new trailer, While James Gun opens up about how he really feels. Plus the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to dominate.
Fred is still making his way through Octopath Traveler 2, now sitting at around 34 hours in. Jake hasn't had much time for games lately but is still chipping away at Jedi Survivor.In the news, Starfield is officially headed to PS5, though there's no word yet on when that'll happen. Tony Hawk himself hand-picked some tracks for the Pro Skater 3 & 4 remakes, which pretty much guarantees a killer soundtrack. Over on PS Plus Essential, April's lineup is looking strong with Robocop: Rogue City, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth. Meanwhile, Naughty Dog has a second original game in the works that's been quietly in development for three years—and no, it's not The Last of Us Part III.WB Games has reportedly scrapped plans for Hogwarts Legacy DLC, according to Bloomberg. In a surprise move, Everybody's Golf is now under Bandai Namco, though it's unclear what they're planning for the series. Lastly, Intergalactic is apparently playable internally, and Neil Druckmann says it's shaping up to be something incredible. If all goes well, we could see it hit in 2027.Let's dive in!By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits:Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions.Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show.Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible.Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast.To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content.Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn't quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Game Informer is back, Valve is primarily Chinese, Japan is crushing it, WB Games is not. Then we took a road trip to luxurious Boise. JD asks about what gamers think they want but actually don't and Peterson reviews Dying Light.
In Part 1 of this episode of the Dead End Gaming Podcast Beezy and Granddad talk about the creation of the very first workers union in North America for the video game industry and the potential impact it could bring. They also give their thoughts on the return of Game Informer after being shut down almost two years ago, the WB Games kart racer that could've been, the latest update on the release plans for Switch 2 and finally a look back at 20 years of God of War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Part 1 of this episode of the Dead End Gaming Podcast Beezy and Granddad are back together again and they're all about the new trailer of the 2nd season of The Last of Us coming this April. They also discuss the sudden exit of WB Games chief David Haddad after a string of L's that have WB not looking so good. They also talk about the return of the OG game publisher Acclaim and what they hope they will bring back as well as go over the sales from the recent Mar10 Day. The trailer for the final DLC in MK1, T-1000 has dropped and he will be here this month. They lastly talk about the leaks of a new Xbox handheld and hardware that's possibly in the works withing the next couple of years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Alanah and Mike start out by talking about the lay-offs across WB Games, then jump into talking about Microsoft's newly announced AI "Muse", and then we - finally - get Alanah's thoughts on Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Check out Monster Hunter Now here! https://mhn-web.onelink.me/ZLW3/tswfcfq5 Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - How to Save WB Games - Blessing's Pitch - Roger's Pitch - Greg's Pitch - Tim's Pitch - Tom & Jerry - Other Ideas & SuperChats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check out Monster Hunter Now here! https://mhn-web.onelink.me/ZLW3/tswfcfq5 Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - How to Save WB Games - Blessing's Pitch - Roger's Pitch - Greg's Pitch - Tim's Pitch - Tom & Jerry - Other Ideas & SuperChats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check out Monster Hunter Now here! https://mhn-web.onelink.me/ZLW3/tswfcfq5 Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - How to Save WB Games - Blessing's Pitch - Roger's Pitch - Greg's Pitch - Tim's Pitch - Tom & Jerry - Other Ideas & SuperChats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check out Monster Hunter Now here! https://mhn-web.onelink.me/ZLW3/tswfcfq5 Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - How to Save WB Games - Blessing's Pitch - Roger's Pitch - Greg's Pitch - Tim's Pitch - Tom & Jerry - Other Ideas & SuperChats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It has been a whirlwind of a week for the games industry. Massive studio closures continue at a rapid pace and now we have Fable delay for the cherry on top! Where to begin? Well, for the Xbox faithful, let's sink into Fable first. It was given a 2025 release window at Xbox's 2024 Summer Showcase, but Playground Games has pulled the plug early on that happening. Announced by new head of Xbox Game Studios Craig Duncan, we also got a glimpse at some pre-alpha gameplay for Fable. The game looks great, at least visually, but has left many wondering what's taking so long? Rumors of this game started kicking around in 2018 only for the game to be fully announced in 2020. By summer 2026, we're looking at six full years of building this game up. So, what gives? Is it a PS5 port, the looming release of GTA VI, or something much deeper? The Dukes discuss in Cog's return! Naturally, we dive deep into the mismanagement of WB Games as we have for weeks. To put an exclamation point on things, they have shut down Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. As their game's division continues its tailspin, the Dukes sift through the wreckage to see if there's any hope in saving what remains of WB Games. We also tackle the conversation around MUSE once more following new comments by Satya Nadella, how NetEase is hitting a speed bump despite the rocketing success of Marvel Rivals, and much more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:33:55 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 has been rated 0:39:50 - 11 games announced at ID@Xbox showcase 0:43:33 - The truth behind Avowed's development revealed 0:53:23 - Satya Nadella speaks on MUSE 1:08:09 - Bloober Team and Konami announce a deal together 1:09:52 - Some updates on the January hardware performance 1:12:45 - What's going on with NetEase? 1:22:18 - Tekken 8 has reached 3 million copies sold 1:27:16 - Exodus is targeting a 2026 release window 1:29:45 - Persona 4 Remake on the way? 1:32:11 - God Of War remasters soon? 1:33:43 - Dragon Age The Veilguard is already on PS Plus 1:38:27 - What We're Playing 2:14:16 - Xbox delays Fable to 2026 2:44:16 - WB Games shuts down three studios 3:15:06 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rand and Shpeshal Nick chop it up in a special episode of XB2. This week, the guys tackle Xbox's roadmap, the big Fable delay, WB Games in turmoil, Wonder Woman's delay, and much more. SPONSOR: TRY 4XP GAMING, for the freshest, most hydrating gaming drink around. https://4xpgaming.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, TV discussion. 00:40:00: Banjo speculation, Tony Hawk speculation, Bioware's future. 01:20:00: New Terminator game, games Rand and Nick are playing, Fable delayed. 02:40:00: Forza 5 on PlayStation, WB Games implodes. 03:50:00: Konami x Bloober, Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#WBGames #Fable #gamingnews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss a bombshell week of news as Fable has been delayed to 2026 by Xbox. WB Games announced the closing of Monolith, Player First Games, and Warner Bros Games San Diego. Multiple projects cancelled. That and Luke's review of Monster Hunter Wilds! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry. Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost | Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
Support Inside Games on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insidegamesYTHosted by:Lawrence: http://twitch.tv/sirlarr | Bruce: http://twitch.tv/brucegreene | Brian Gaar: https://www.twitch.tv/briangaarEdited by: ShooklynTV: https://linktr.ee/ShooklynWritten by: Brian GaarSources --[Kotaku] Monster Hunter Wilds Explodes On Steam Despite Terrible User Reviews - https://kotaku.com/monster-hunter-wilds-pc-performance-steam-framerate-1851766992[Metacritic] Monster Hunter Wilds - https://www.metacritic.com/game/monster-hunter-wilds/[The Verge] Monster Hunter Wilds thrives on spectacle - https://www.theverge.com/games-review/617587/monster-hunter-wilds-review-ps5-xbox-steam[YouTube, Digital Foundry] Monster Hunter Wilds PC - Profound Perf Problems Must Be Addressed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yhacyXcizA[Eurogamer] Monster Hunter Wilds - we can't recommend the PC version - https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-monster-hunter-wilds-pc-weve-got-issues[X, Monster Hunter] - https://x.com/monsterhunter/status/1892178573198242241[Kotaku] Warner Bros. Cancels Wonder Woman Game And Shuts Down Shadow Of Mordor Studio - https://kotaku.com/monolith-productions-wonder-woman-multiversus-cancel-wb-1851766400[TweakTown] Full backstory revealed on why WB Games axed Monolith Productions - https://www.tweaktown.com/news/103578/full-backstory-revealed-on-why-wb-games-axed-monolith-productions/index.html[Eurogamer] Shadow of Mordor's brilliant Nemesis system is locked away by a Warner Bros patent until 2036, despite studio shutdown - https://www.eurogamer.net/shadow-of-mordors-brilliant-nemesis-system-is-locked-away-by-a-warner-bros-patent-until-2036-despite-studio-shutdown[GamesIndustry] Warner Bros shuttering Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros San Diego - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-shuttering-monolith-productions-player-first-games-and-warner-bros-san-diego[Eurogamer] BioWare co-founder reflects on Mass Effect 3 ending controversy, life under EA, and the "worst advice" received from Xbox - https://www.eurogamer.net/bioware-co-founder-reflects-on-mass-effect-3-ending-controversy-life-under-ea-and-the-worst-advice-received-from-xbox[Seattle Times] Microsoft Debuts Generative AI That Can Create Video Game Scenes - https://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft-debuts-generative-ai-that-can-create-video-game-scenes/Music —Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvsFunk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc
#Gaming #Interview #JasonSchreier Luke Lohr sits down with Jason Schreier, gaming journalist for Bloomberg and author of three distinct books spotlighting game development's inner workings. Schreier discusses the closing of WB Games, Monolith, and more industry layoffs. Jason Schreier Social: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social Play Nice: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jason-schreier/play-nice/9781538725429/ Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry. Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost | Threads: @InsipidGhost Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
Go to https://kindafunny.com/chicago to grab your tickets! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/kindafunny to get 10% off your first month. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping THE HUNT IS ON! Answer the call of the wilds and join GREG MILLER and the crew this Friday February 28 for the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds! Greg will lead the crew for a marathon stream exclusively on Twitch.tv/kindafunnygames where they'll stream for as long as you want to hunt. Also play alongside the crew so you can jump in and help on the hunts if/when the crew needs it! Today: You already got our live reaction to the Pokemon Direct and Gamescast as a Pokemon Post-Show! The STREAM is a LONG Monster Hunter Wilds one with Greg, MIke, and the team! If you're a Kinda Funny Member: You can get today's Gregway about Monica Lewinsky stealing gregway from you yesterday. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Delaney Twining, Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Karin Lindner The Roper Report - - Terminator 2D: No Fate Announced - EVEN MORE WB Games Woes, Eddie @ GameSpot - Ad - Pokemon Presents Recap - Eternal Strands teams up with Final Fantasy artist and No More Heroes studio for free DLC, Matt Wales @ Eurogamer - Could We Get College Basketball Back? Steven T. Wright @ GameSpot - HEY, LOOK AT THIS: A Dating App for Picking Games! Ethan Gach @ Kotaku writes: - Wee News! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kelsey Lewin, Jacob Geller, Jeff Marchiafava, and Sarah Podzorski talk about the huge release of Capcom's Monster Hunter Wild, follow-up on the fun to be had in Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and finally rave about The Roottrees Are Dead. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version - https://youtu.be/PJU4-TC8xR8 Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: BEMYPLAYERTWO https://www.factormeals.com/factorpodcast - 50% off first box plus free shipping with promo code FACTORPODCAST To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:07 - Monster Hunter Wilds 00:46:58 - Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii 01:03:44 - The Roottrees Are Dead 01:13:02 - A Game About Digging A Hole 01:17:38 - Die in the Dungeon 01:21:05 - Castle V Castle 01:22:31 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:24:32 - Community questions 01:39:43 - WB Games closing Monolith and more 01:46:58 - Community Questions 02:06:20 - Get A Load Of This JeffM's GALOT - https://www.polygon.com/gaming/528753/twitch-likkrit-russian-lawsuit-sanctions Jacob's GALOT - https://youtu.be/JRnDYB28bL8?si=2h_1Bch61IvGum3N Hanson's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSa7fqQ9lBo Kelsey's GALOT - https://www.acquired.fm/ Sarah's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/MonsterHunter/comments/1gj84ap/rescue_palicos_would_run_all_the_way_back_to_base/ Community GALOT - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/samurai-pizza-cats-blast-from-the-past-video-game-announced/ Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - MinnMax Stream Archives - YouTube Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC BSYK: https://tinyurl.com/3e24bn7y Store: https://tinyurl.com/ktbsdw3s This week on The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast hosts Teegan, Kyle, and Joe talk about WB Games Canceled Wonder Woman, what the future of Warner Brothers in the gaming industry after the closure of Monolith Productions the crteators of F.E.A.R. series, Lord of the Rings Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War. The studio revolutionized the nemesis system. PlayStation 4 Pro is outselling the PS5 Pro, God of War Greek Trilogy Remastered is rumored to be revealed near the God of War 20th Anniversary and so much more!
Go to https://kindafunny.com/chicago to grab your tickets! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/kindafunny to get 10% off your first month. Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:39 - Housekeeping 00:03:00 - Jason Schreier Breaks Down the Mess at WB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Go to https://kindafunny.com/chicago to grab your tickets! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/kindafunny to get 10% off your first month. Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:39 - Housekeeping 00:03:00 - Jason Schreier Breaks Down the Mess at WB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Go to https://kindafunny.com/chicago to grab your tickets! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/kindafunny to get 10% off your first month. Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:39 - Housekeeping 00:03:00 - Jason Schreier Breaks Down the Mess at WB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Go to https://kindafunny.com/chicago to grab your tickets! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/kindafunny to get 10% off your first month. Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:39 - Housekeeping 00:03:00 - Jason Schreier Breaks Down the Mess at WB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're hunting monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, checking out a whole bunch of demos from the Steam Next Fest, Driving is Hard, and going back to skating in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2. We also chat about the very real rumblings now of a Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 game coming out, news revolving around WB Games selling off or shutting down some studios, Assassin's Creed Shadows leaks, and more!
After a long build up, the boys have played and finished Avowed! Joining the Dukes is Gene Park where we discuss everything from our combined experience with Avowed, to a preview with South Of Midnight, and even Sony's recent State Of Play. While there are few subjects to tackle, each of them have a lot of meat on their bones. So, let's not delay any further. Is Obsidian's latest RPG worth the dive? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 00:07:31 - State of Play 01:53:21 - WB Games continues to plummet 02:17:48 - Warhorse Studios updates 02:27:40 - Elden Ring Nightreign launch date 02:31:05 - GTA6 is still on for 2025 02:36:11 - What We're Playing (Avowed) 04:02:43 - Game Pass Pick of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff and Christian welcome the solo developer behind Citizen Sleeper, Gareth Damien Martin to the show to discuss their newest game, Citizen Sleeper 2 Starward Vector, as well as new prototypes from Misfits Attic, a follow up for E3 from the ESA, and Warner Bros problems, despite a stellar roster of developers. The Playlist: Gareth: The Thaumaturge, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Sky Caravan. Christian: Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics; Monster Hunter Wilds open beta Jeff: Neon Spellstorm demo, Citizen Sleeper 2 Tabletop Time: Gareth: Everdell, D&D (Eberron) Christian: Otrio Jeff: Magic the Gathering, That's Not a Hat Parting Gifts!