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Life is Strange Series
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Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
We discuss Life is Strange: Reunion, impressions, and its lack of marketing, go over the recent PlayStation console price increase, and break down the Xbox Partner Preview.
SHOW DOT POINTS
PlayStation has increased the prices of its consoles due to global economic pressures.
Early adopters of gaming consoles benefit from price increases for new buyers.
Nintendo's pricing strategy for digital vs physical games may influence consumer choices.
The Xbox showcase featured several new game announcements, but overall reactions were mixed.
The Super Mario Bros Galaxy movie is set to release soon, generating excitement among fans.
Digital games often provide a cost advantage over physical copies, especially for Nintendo titles.
The gaming industry is adapting to economic challenges by adjusting pricing strategies.
Collectors value physical copies of games, particularly for Nintendo consoles.
Marketing strategies for game releases are evolving, with teasers and character reveals becoming common.
The potential for a Smash Bros-style movie is a topic of speculation among fans. Nintendo and Illumination could create a cinematic universe.
Excitement for the new animated movie is palpable.
Concerns about the upcoming film having too many characters.
Yoshi's presence in the movie is a highlight for fans.
Star Fox's return is a significant topic in gaming news.
The gaming industry is facing major layoffs and closures.
Ocarina of Time remake could be a big deal for fans.
The future of live service games is uncertain.
The impact of Fortnite's decline on the gaming industry is concerning.
Upcoming releases like Pokémon Champions are generating buzz.
YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
00:00:00 - Intro00:01:10 - Console Price Increases00:14:25 - Xbox Partner Showcase: March 202600:28:25 - Fox McLoud is in Mario Galaxy Movie00:34:20 - New StarFox & Ocarina of Time Remake Rumours00:42:25 - Studio Clorsures & Layoffs00:52:10 - Life is Strange: Reunion Impressions
RESOURCES
Here's The New Aussie Prices For The PS5, PS5 Pro And PlayStation Portal
Nintendo Switch 2 Game Prices Are Changing With Digital Games To Be Cheaper
Everything Announced At The March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview
All-new Star Fox and Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake reportedly set for Switch 2 release this year | Eurogamer.net
Glen Powell is voicing Starfox's Fox McCloud in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie | Eurogamer.net
Wanderstop studio Ivy Road to close after funding for second game "didn't come to fruition" | Eurogamer.net
Krafton cancels F2P PUBG spin-off PUBG: Blindspot after just 2 months | Eurogamer.net
Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off another 1,000 staff
CREDITS
🎵 Music: Dylan Blight
🎵 Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay
🎨 Artwork: Cherie Henriques
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Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong is now available, and the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, aside from some amusing Google Reviews.
Show Dot Points
Hollow Knight: Silksong's launch caused significant storefront issues due to high demand.
The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong has been building for years, leading to a successful launch.
Sales figures for Hollow Knight: Silksong are expected to surpass those of the original game.
Players are experiencing challenges with new gameplay mechanics in Silksong compared to the original.
The gameplay reveal for Double A7: First Light showcased a mix of stealth and action elements.
Concerns were raised about the car chase mechanics in the Double A7 gameplay.
Voice performances in the new Bond game were well-received, adding depth to the characters.
The God of War TV series is set to begin filming, with a focus on staying true to the game's narrative.
The Life is Strange adaptation will follow the original characters, Max and Chloe, from the first game.
Sophie Turner has been cast as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series, raising questions about the direction of the adaptation.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Episode Timecodes
Chapters
00:00 Hello02:10 Top Five Daddies in Gaming05:07 Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch and Reactions07:50 Hollow Knight: Silksong Gameplay and Reviews10:38 Google Reviews and Player Reactions12:19 Double A7: First Light Gameplay Reveal20:36 Exploring Player Freedom in Game Design22:11 Character Dynamics and Voice Performances23:00 Collector's Editions and Exclusive Content24:54 Anticipating the God of War TV Series25:51 Adapting Video Games for Television31:02 Life is Strange: A New Adaptation35:11 Sophie Turner as Lara Croft: A New Era
Resources
Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Out Now — but It's So Popular It's Crashing Storefronts Including Steam - IGN
007 First Light's Release Date Has Been Revealed Alongside 30 Minutes Of Gameplay
Amazon's God of War TV series will finally start filming early next year, new report claims
‘Life Is Strange’ TV Series Set at Amazon From Charlie Covell, Square Enix, Story Kitchen, and LuckyChap (EXCLUSIVE)
Amazon's live-action Tomb Raider series has found its Lara Croft | Eurogamer.net
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Art by: Cherie Henriques
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