The Last of Us Online, E3 & More Studio Cancellations To End 2023

It's the last episode of Arcade Couch for 2023, and in fitting style, we're talking about games, studios and events being cancelled!
We have other good news to talk about too, like The Game Awards speeches we didn't get to hear, what we've been playing, including some hidden gems, and the upcoming Death Stranding movie coming from A24.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:55 - House Keeping00:02:30 - Article Shoutout For IGN00:06:01 - E3 Is Officially Dead00:19:05 - The Last of Us Online Is Cancelled00:29:15 - The Day Before Developer Shuts Down00:35:40 - Skull & Bones Has A Release Date00:41:08 - More Video Game Layoffs00:44:51 - Death Stranding Video Game Coming From A2400:50:34 - What Dylan's Been Playing & Plans To Play00:53:09 - What Ashley's Been Playing & Plans To Play00:55:49  - What Dylan's Been Playing & Plans To Play 200:58:16 - What Ciaran's Been Playing & Plans To Play01:05:04 - Goodbye
Resources
Eurogamer
E3 is officially dead
Embracer layoff streak continues, with 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks latest to be affected
IGN
The Game Awards Winner Speeches We Didn't Get to Hear
Press Start
THE DAY BEFORE DEVELOPER FNTASTIC IS SHUTTING ITS DOORS LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER LAUNCH
THE DEATH STRANDING MOVIE IS BEING DEVELOPED BY A24 AND KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
THE LAST OF US ONLINE HAS BEEN CANCELLED
UBISOFT SINGAPORE IS FINALLY READY TO DROP SAIL ON SKULL AND BONES
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The Game Awards 2023 - Reaction and Thoughts On This Year’s Show

What did we think of The Game Awards 2023? Should it be called "The Game Awards" anymore? What were the best trailers? Do people make games, or do they just appear?
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00 - Hello01:31 - Disappointment with The Game Awards 202303:01 - Lack of Recognition for Social Issues05:23 - Insensitivity and Controversial Jokes08:00 - Lack of Time for Award Speeches10:54 - Overemphasis on Trailers and Ads13:19 - Geoff Keighley's Role and Influence16:33 - Avoidance of Political Issues19:29 - High Number of Job Losses in the Industry23:58- Highlights and Disappointments of the Show26:09 - Bingo Card Discussion27:16 - Bingo Game Results33:16 - The Game Awards Winners Recap40:52 - Trailers at The Game Awards 202301:39:04 - GTA VI Trailer01:39:27 - When Will They Announce The Voice Cast01:40:16 - Reaction to Leaks01:41:35 - Renaming The Game Awards01:42:03 - Goodbye
Resources
The biggest announcements from The Game Awards 2023
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What We Want To Play Before GOTY Voting

We discuss the games we want to play before our GOTY and award season voting. Plus, the games we've been playing now in the lead-up to those votes.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
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The Game Awards 2023 Predictions

Our annual predictions for The Game Awards show are with a new twist this year as we play Bingo!
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:23 - The Week Of Content Creators VS A Dev VS Journalists00:28:25 - The Game Awards 2023 Predictions01:01:30 - Goodbye
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Dave the Diver & More Drama From The Game Awards 2023 Nominations

Is Dave the Diver an indie game? No, it's not. It's not a debate, but somehow it has become one. Nonetheless, we dive into that, plus the rest of The Game Awards 2023 nominees.
Also on the show this week:
Indie World Showcase
Persona 5 developer Atlus increases employee salary
Koalaty Critics for Persona 5 Tactica & Super Mario RPG
American Arcadia review
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:02 - Black Friday SalesTHE NEWS #100:04:09 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase00:09:53 - Samurai Punk Shutting Down00:12:48 - Atlus Gives More Money To Its WorkersREVIEW IN PROGRESS00:17:03 - Persona 5 Tactica ImpressionsKOALATY CRITICS00:26:25 - Koalaty Critics - Super Mario Bros RPG00:28:51 - Koalaty Critics - Persona 5 TacticaREVIEW/ARTICLE SHOUTOUTS00:29:29 - American Arcadia Review00:31:40 - Gunhead ReviewTHE NEWS #200:32:37 - The Game Awards NomineesOUTRO01:24:11 - Goodbye
Resources
Explosion NetworkAmerican Arcadia Review – The Running Truman ShowAussie studio Samurai Punk is shutting its doors after 10 yearsGunhead Review – Simple Pirate Mech-ingIndie World Showcase – November 2023: Everything announced and all the trailersKoalaty Critics: Super Mario RPG- Australian Review RoundupThe Game Awards 2023 nominees have been revealed
Nintendo LifePersona Developer Atlus Is Raising Its Average Employee Salary By 15%
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