Arcade Couch

Starfield Impressions

It’s Starfield week, so what are Ciaran’s first impressions of one of the year's biggest games?We also discuss upcoming PAX AUS 2023 news and the reveal of the Lenovo Legion GO.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloREVIEW IN PROGRESS 00:01:47 - StarfieldTHE NEWS00:34:47 - PAX AUS 2023 Storytime Speaker Announced00:40:16 - AGDA Nominees Announced00:50:30 - Lenovo Legion GO Revealed00:57:16 - SAG-AFTRA Votes For Strike AuthorizationOUTRO01:07:26 - Quick Super Maro Bros Wonder Recap01:09:09 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkAUSTRALIAN GAME DEVELOPMENT AWARDS FINALISTS AND WHERE TO PLAY THEMKOALATY CRITICS : STARFIELD - AUSTRALIAN REVIEW ROUNDUPPAX AUS 2023 STORYTIME SPEAKER REVEALEDPress StartTHE LENOVO LEGION GO HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY REVEALED ALONG WITH AN AUSTRALIAN PRICE AND RELEASE WINDOWSAG-AFTRASAG-AFTRA National Board Votes Unanimously to Send Interactive Media (Video Game) Strike Authorization Vote to MembersArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live & Future Game Show Breakdown

We discuss Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2023 and The Future Games Show.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Texas Chainsaw Massacre Impressions and Its Gamescom Week!

Impressions on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and we prepare for Gamescom week.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResourcesExplosion NetworkALAN WAKE 2 DELAYED BY TEN DAYSASSASSIN'S CREED MIRAGE WILL NOW RELEASE A WEEK EARLIER DIABLO IV REVIEW - NOT AS ADDICTING AS PREVIOUS RELEASESPUBLISHER BEHIND UNTITLED GOOSE GAME AND FIREWATCH IS HOLDING A SHOWCASE THIS MONTHTHE FUTURE GAMES SHOW - GAMESCOM 2023 EDITION IS STREAMING ON AUGUST 23WHEN YOU CAN WATCH GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE IN AUSTRALIAArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Stray Gods Doesn’t Sing A Tune For Everyone

We discuss Stray Gods and the mixed reaction from reviews leading to an average Koality Critics score. Plus, Dylan breaks down the latest Pokemon Presents, including a new trailer for Detective Pikachu Returns. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:40 - This Week On The ShowTHE NEWS #100:01:11 - Pokemon Presents - August 2023REVIEW IN PROGRESS00:11:56 - Stray Gods - Review in ProgressGAME REVIEW00:24:36 - Flutter Away ReviewTHE NEWS #2 00:26:28 - Devolver Delayed 202300:27:49 - THQ Nordic Showcase 202300:36:47 - PAX AUS is bringing Nintendo & BethesdaWHAT WE’RE PLAYING00:42:51 - Pikmin 4 Is Still One Of Dylan's Fav Games This Year00:45:00 - Baldur's Gate 3 Week 2OUTRO01:02:54 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkDEVOLVER DIGITAL DELAYS A BUNCH OF GAMES INTO 2024EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AT THE THQ NORDIC SHOWCASE 2023FLUTTER AWAY REVIEW - SHORT & WHOLESOME NARRATIVE ADVENTURE IN THE AMAZONIAN FOREST WITH A CAPYBARAKOALATY CRITICS: STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL - AUSTRALIAN REVIEW ROUNDUPNINTENDO, BETHESDA AND DEVOLVER DIGITAL WILL BE AT PAX AUSTRALIA 2023POKÉMON PRESENTS - AUGUST 2023: THE TEAL MASK RELEASE DATE, DETECTIVE PIKACHU & MOREArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Baldur’s Gate 3 Could Be GOTY & What We Want From A Nintendo Switch 2, If It Releases In 2024

We’re all playing Baldur’s Gate 3 and loving it. We also talk about what we’d want from a potential Nintendo Switch 2 in 2024, and Dylan shares his review of Venba.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:15 - Today On The ShowGAME REVIEW00:01:27 - Venba ReviewREVIEW IN PROGRESS00:09:37 - Baldur's Gate 3 ImpressionsTHE NEWS00:46:19 - Xbox Has Big Plans For Gamescom00:49:30 - We Might Be Getting a New Nintendo Console Next YearOUTRO01:11:20 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkVenba ReviewPress StartXBOX IS BRINGING STARFIELD AND S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 TO ITS BIGGEST EVER GAMESCOM BOOTH THIS MONTHVideo Games ChronichleSources: Nintendo targets 2024 with next-gen consoleArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Pikmin 4 Is Great and Another One Of Us Loves Dave the Diver

According to Dylan, Pikmin 4 is very adorable, and Ashley has now joined the ranks of those on this podcast who love Dave the Diver.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:45 - Today On The ShowGAME REVIEW00:01:00 - Disney Illusion Island ReviewTHE NEWS00:13:13 - Activision Sues A TikToker, Or Reverse00:20:47 - PAX AUS 2023 Indie Showcase WinnersWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:40:00 - Now Ash Is Playing Dave The Diver00:44:24 - Pikmin 4 Thoughts From DylanOUTRO00:57:31 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerActivision suing TikTok user over Crash Bandicoot and pizza contentExplosion NetworkDISNEY ILLUSION ISLAND REVIEW - NOT EVEN THE CHARM OF MICKEY & FRIENDS CAN SAVE THIS UNINSPIRED METROIDVANIAPAX AUS 2023 INDIE SHOWCASE WINNERS IN BOTH VIDEO GAMES AND TABLETOPArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Pokemon Sleep, Pokemon GO Plus+ & Gunbrella Impressions

What Pokemon has Dylan been meeting in his sleep? He discusses week one of playing Pokemon Sleep with Pokemon Plus+.Also on the show, a preview of Gunbrella, and we talk about the latest round of games getting Aussie funding.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloREVIEW IN PROGRESS 00:01:20 - Pokemon Sleep & Pokemon GO Plus+PREVIEWS00:15:35 - Gunbrella PreviewTHE NEWS00:21:04 - Xbox Live Gold Is Dead00:25:54 - Glorbo Catches AI News Sites00:29:27 - Screen Australia Announces New AUS Game Funding00:31:50 - But We're Not Making The Bluey GameOUTRO00:37:14 - What Aussie Thing Should Get A Game00:40:21 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerSorry, Glorbo isn't coming to World of Warcraft, but you already knew that, didn't youExplosion NetworkGunbrella PreviewXBOX LIVE GOLD IS ENDING AND XBOX GAME PASS CORE IS TAKING ITS PLACEPress StartSCREEN AUSTRALIA HAS ANNOUNCED $3 MILLION OF FUNDING FOR 23 AUSSIE GAMES AND STUDIOSVooksBluey is getting her very own video gameArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Dave the Diver Is Fantastic & FTC VS Xbox Ends?

We discuss the latest in the seemingly never-ending tale of the FTC VS Xbox & talk about how good Dave the Diver is and why you should all play it. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:47 - Xbox VS FTCTHE NEWS00:19:23 - Major Nelson Leaves Xbox00:23:50 - ID@Xbox Indie EventWHAT WE’RE PLAYING00:41:39 - We All Love Dave The Diver OUTRO01:03:57 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerFTC motion denied, as Microsoft's Activision acquisition nears completionExplosion NetworkPLAY THESE 40+ DEMOS ON XBOX NOW AS PART OF ID@XBOXKotakuMajor Nelson Is Leaving Xbox After Two DecadesArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

What Games Are We Excited About For The Rest Of 2023?

What games are getting us most excited for the remainder of the year? And does Dylan hate big AAA games?Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:51 - This Week On The ShowTHE NEWS00:02:10 - AEW: Fight Forever Adds Battle Royale00:05:27 - Does Dylan Hate Big Games Like Final Fantasy XVI?00:14:20 - Games Coming For Rest Of 2023WHAT WE’RE PLAYING00:44:38 - Ciaran Is Playing YakuzaOUTRO00:53:44 - GoodbyeResourcesPress StartTHE BIGGEST GAMES COMING OUT IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2023Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

AEW: Fight Forever, Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2023 & Roggers Unite

We discuss AEW: Fight Forever, Annapurna Interactive’s 2023 showcase, Dave the Diver and coining a new term for ASUS Rog Ally fans.

Final Fantasy XVI Impressions, Mario Elephant, Asus Rog Ally Impressions

Our impressions on Final Fantasy XVI, reviews of Aliens: Dark Descent, Speed Crew, and the first couple of weeks with the ASUS Rog Ally.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:16 - Today On The ShowREVIEW IN PROGRESS #100:01:36 - Final Fantasy XVI - Kaoality Critics Score00:02:23 - Final Fantasy XVI - Our ImpressionsGAME REVIEW #100:23:00 - Aliens: Dark Descent ReviewGAME REVIEW #200:28:59 - Speed Crew ReviewARTICLES SHOUTOUT00:32:19 - Forever Skies Early Access Review00:33:19 - Rogue Legacy 2 ImpressionTHE NEWS00:34:41 - Nintendo June 2023 Direct BreakdownREVIEW IN PROGRESS #201:02:38 - Asus ROG Ally - First Couple WeeksOUTRO01:25:19 - GoodbyeResourcesArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Major Restructuring at Embracer Group, Twitch and Overwatch 2 Upset Users

After a hectic Non-E3 week, things return to normal with lots of bad news headlined by major restructuring taking place at Embracer Group. Meanwhile, Twitch have upset all their creators with their new changes and Overwatch 2 angers players with their new paid story missions. Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode Timecodes00:00:00 - Hell000:02:18 - Non-E3 Showcase Reflections00:10:44 - Final Fantasy XVI Demo00:13:49 - Xbox Games Showcase Extended 202300:21:54 - Embracer Group’s Major Restructuring00:31:15 - Twitch’s Partner Plus Problems00:43:51 - Overwatch 2 Continues to Anger Players (and Ciaran)00:57:34 - People Can Fly Making A New Xbox Game 01:01:50 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkXbox Games Showcase Extended 2023: All the trailers & news from the showcaseEurogamerOutriders studio People Can Fly working on new project based on Microsoft IPKotakuTwitch Enrages Streamers Again With Convoluted New Revenue Share ProgramOverwatch 2's Story Missions Cost $US15 ($21)Press StartEmbracer Group Is Closing Studios And Cancelling Projects In A Major RestructureArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion