Arcade Couch

Can You Review A Game Based On Its Price?

We attempt not to talk about the drama surrounding The Last of Us Part 1’s price, only to do just that for the longest section, of one of our shortest episodes.Reviews/Previews Mentioned:Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered [PC] ReviewTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:37 - Marvel's Spider-Man PC Review00:02:27 - Trying Not To Talk About The Last of Us Part 1 Review Drama & Then Making It The Main Topic Of The Show00:06:49 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection ReviewTHE NEWS00:08:33 - Halo Infinite No Longer Getting Local Co-Op00:15:39 - Assassin's Creed Mirage Leaks & Then Reveals00:19:53 - Zelda Nintendo Switch Rumored For September00:21:55 - Resident Evil Netflix Series Cancelled00:26:27 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerZelda: Twilight Princess and Wind Waker Switch ports reportedly set for reveal in SeptemberPlayStation LifestyleLance Reddick Responds to Resident Evil Netflix CancellationPress StartASSASSIN’S CREED MIRAGE HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCEDHALO INFINITE’S LOCAL SPLITSCREEN CO-OP HAS BEEN CANCELLED WITH ONLINE CO-OP DELAYED AGAINArcade 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: Opening Night Live 2022 Breakdown

We break down Opening Night Live, all the trailers and what else Gamescom has offered up to us. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:05 - Today On The Show00:01:37 - Pokemon Worlds Wrap-UpTHE NEWS00:09:14 - Pqube Games Shits It00:14:03 - COVID At Events00:16:16 - Opening Night Live Thoughts01:20:09 - AEW: Fight Forever Gameplay01:26:13 - PlayStation Raises Console PricesOUTRO01:37:11 - PlayStation Raises Console PricesResourcesExplosion NetworkALL THE TRAILERS & EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED DURING OPENING NIGHT LIVE 2022Press StartMICROSOFT SAYS THE XBOX SERIES X/S PRICE WON’T INCREASE FOLLOWING THE PS5 PRICE HIKETHE PS5 JUST GOT A PRICE INCREASE IN AUSTRALIAThe VergeIndonesian developer accuses one of Guilty Gear’s publishers of exploitationUpcomerEvery 2022 Pokémon World Championships winnerYoutubeKENNY OMEGA VS ADAM COLE FULL MATCH GAMEPLAY REVEAL | AEW Fight Forever (Gamescom 2022)Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We Are OFK Review, Embracer Buys Everything & Pokemon Worlds 2022

Embracer Group has brought everything it seems and we don’t understand the licensing behind The Lord of the Rings IP. Dylan talks about his time with We Are OFK, plus how much Pokemon Worlds 2022 he’s been watching. Reviews/Previews:Live a Live ReviewWe Are OFK ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:32 - Pokemon Worlds REVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:09:00 - We Are OFK Review00:24:13 - Live A Live ReviewTHE NEWS00:26:10 - Wizards Presents 00:37:12 - Embracer Groups Buys Lots00:42:36 - Lord of The Rings Game Coming From Weta WorkshopWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:44:59 - Kirby's Dream Buffet00:50:03 - Ash Beats Cult of the Lamb01:01:06 - Two Point Campus Thoughts From AshOUTRO01:06:15 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkNEW GAMEPLAY: KIRBY'S DREAM BUFFET IS OUT NOWWIZARDS PRESENTS 2022: THE NEXT YEAR OF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS AND MAGIC: THE GATHERING LOOKS FANTASTICKotakuMelbourne’s ORDER Esports Enters Voluntary AdministrationPress StartEMBRACER GROUP JUST ANNOUNCED ANOTHER ROUND OF ACQUISITIONS INCLUDING MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, TRIPWIRE INTERACTIVE AND LIMITED RUNWETA WORKSHOP IS PARTNERING WITH PRIVATE DIVISION TO DEVELOP A NEW LORD OF THE RINGS 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

Starting A Cult & What Games Were Good From THQ Showcase

Cult of the Lamb is out and it’s very good! Plus we talk about both the games from the THQ 2022 Showcase and Splatoon 3’s Nintendo Direct.Reviews/PreviewsCult of the LambLost in PlayHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:10 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:33 - Cult of the Lamb Review00:08:20 - Lost in Play ReviewTHE NEWS00:11:18 - THQ Showcase00:30:03 - Splatoon 3 Nintendo Showcase00:35:25 - Forspoken Promotion Is Memed To Hell00:38:51 - Microsoft Accuses Sony Of Stopping Games From Being On GamepassWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:52:25 - As Dusk Falls Impressions00:59:55 - Power Wash Simulator Impressions01:03:40 - Marvel Snap UpdateOUTRO01:10:11 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkEVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AND SHOWN AT THE THQ NORDIC DIGITAL SHOWCASE 2022SPLATOON 3 ADDS THREE TEAMS SPLATFEST, CARD GAME, NEW WEAPONS AND MOREIGNForspoken Trailer Getting Memed: Elaborate Parody Versions for Bloodborne and MoreKotakuMicrosoft Accuses Sony Of Blocking Games From Game PassArcade 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 Scarlet and Violet Is About Riding Motorbikes

It’s the solo chair show this week as Dylan sits down to talk about the Pokemon Presents from last week, including new information on Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Reviews/Preview Mentioned:Two Point CampusHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:28 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:04 - Two Point Campus ReviewTHE NEWS00:02:08 - We Are OFK Gets Release Date00:03:39 - AEW: Fight Forevers Get Publisher In THQ Nordic00:08:14 - Koch Is Now PlaionWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:10:03 - Marvel Snap Update & They Return Gold Spent On Nexus EventMAIN TOPIC00:17:36 - Pokemon Presents Info On GO, Worlds, Cafe & Masters EX00:22:14 - Pokemon Scarlet & Violet InformationOUTRO00:35:45 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkMARVEL SNAP GIVING JANE FOSTER CARD TO ALL PLAYERS, AND RETURNING ALL GOLD SPENT ON THE NEXUS EVENTPokémon Scarlet and Violet’s New Gym Leader Makes Fans Sexually ConfusedWE ARE OFK BEGINS WITH A TWO EPISODE PREMIERE ON AUGUST 18THIGNAEW: Fight Forever Reveals Its Match Types and MorePress StartKOCH MEDIA HAS REBRANDED AND IS NOW CALLED PLAIONArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Rollerdrome Preview, Marvel Snap Addiction & Annapurna Showcase

Rollerdrome is going to be a great time, Dylan and Ashley are both addicted to Marvel Snap and they break down all the news and trailers from the Annapurna Showcase.Also on the show, GTA 6 is coming, but soon. Meta Quest now has a huge price increase and the Knights of The Old Republic Remake isn’t looking good. Reviews/PreviewsEndling - Extinction Is Forever ReviewRollerdrome PreviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:08 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:35 - Endling - Extinction is Forever Review00:03:18 - Rollerdrome PreviewTHE NEWS00:09:56 - GTA 6 Report 00:16:34 - Valve Changes Steam Images Rules00:22:02 - The Lord of The Rings: Gollum Delayed00:24:47 - Meta Quest Price Increase00:27:16 - Knights of The Old Republic Remake Troubles00:30:00 - Annapurna Interactive ShowcaseWHAT WE’RE PLAYING00:46:09 - Marvel Snap01:02:56 - Pokemon Unite - 1 Year LaterOUTRO01:09:36 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkMETA QUEST 2 WILL RECEIVE NEARLY $150 PRICE INCREASE FROM AUGUST 1STTHE GOLLUM GAME IS DELAYED "FOR A FEW MONTHS"GamesIndustry.BizStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake delayed indefinitelyIGNGTA 6 Will Reportedly Feature a First Female Playable Character and Add New Cities Over TimePress StartEVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AT THE ANNAPURNA INTERACTIVE SHOWCASEThe VergeValve won’t allow awards and reviews on Steam store images starting in SeptemberArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

MultiVersus, Marvel Snap

We’ve been playing both the MultiVersus and the Marvel Snap beta’s and loving both. These are two games to have on your radars this year and for very different reasons.We also talk about Ubisoft delaying a bunch of games, Dylan gets to scream about Bayonetta 3 and everyone’s been playing Stray.Reviews/Previews Mentioned:StrayHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:52 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:02:08 - Stray ReviewTHE NEWS00:10:54 - BAYONETTA 300:17:27 - Aussie Games Funding00:19:54 - An Asymmetric DBZ Game00:23:28 - Xbox Gets Discord Support00:26:01 - Ubisoft Cancels & Delays GamesMAIN TOPIC00:29:49 - MultiVersus Impressions00:48:04 - Marvel Snap ImpressionsOUTRO01:13:16 - GoodbyeResourcesKotakuXbox Is Finally Getting Real Discord Integration…SoonPC GamerTake one guess as to why people are mad about the new free-to-play Marvel CCGVG24/7Ubisoft cancels Ghost Recon: Frontline, Splinter Cell VR, and two other titlesWellPlayed31 Aussie Games Share In The Spoils Of Over $4 Million In Funding From Screen AustraliaYoutubeDRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS - Frieza Reveal TrailerArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

skate. Goes Free-to-Play & More Gaming Acquisitions

EA has revealed new information about the next entry in the Skate franchise including that it will be free to play. Ashley and Ciaran share their thoughts on how they might go about monetizing the game and whether this is a smart move.Also on the show week: a bunch of gaming acquisitions, another Kirby game is on the way and what games have people been tweeting about.Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:49 - Today On The ShowTHE NEWS00:01:17 - Ubisoft pulls titles from Steam, causes an overreaction00:10:40 - Skate 4 now called skate., Goes Free-To-Play00:19:01 - Respawn could be making an Apex Legends single-player game00:24:52 - Nintendo buys CG Production Company00:31:30 - Nordisk Games buys Supermassive00:37:20 - Another Kirby game is coming this year00:40:25 - Goldeneye Remaster in limbo due to Ukraine invasion00:10:40 - Twitter reveals what games we’re tweeting aboutMAIN TOPIC00:48:51 - What games should be remastered or made more modern?OUTRO01:00:37 - GoodbyeResourcesGamesIndustry.bizUbisoft titles pulled from Steam may lock out players who bought themNintendo to acquire visual production firm Dynamo PicturesNordisk Games acquires SupermassiveSpotify acquires music trivia game HeardleKotakuReport: GoldenEye 007 Remaster Reportedly 'In Limbo' Due To Ukraine InvasionPress StartKirby's Dream Buffet Is A Brand New eShop Exclusive Party Game Coming This YearTwitter BlogTwitter Gaming reports record conversation volume for first half of 2022WellPlayedSkate 4 Officially Called skate; Adopting A Free-To-Play ModelRespawn Could Be Working On An Apex Legends Single-Player Game According To Job ListingsCredits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Skulls & Bones Is Back

We discuss the gameplay re-reveal of Skull & Bones and try and work out the audience, and if much has changed in the years since it was originally shown off at E3. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:52 - Today On The Show00:01:58 - Kazuki Takahashi RIPTHE NEWS00:06:30 - Skull & Bones Gameplay & Re-Reveal00:18:26 - Rockstar Says No More RDRO To Work On Next GTA Game00:23:42 - Gollum Gameplay Trailer00:30:12 - Lollipop Chainsaw Remake Announced00:36:10 - UbiForward Set For September00:43:11 - E3 2023 Being Handled By ReedPopOUTRO00:46:44 - Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice00:49:17 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkLOLLIPOP CHAINSAW REMAKE ANNOUNCED FOR 2023 RELEASE DATEUBIFORWARD EVENT ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBERKotakuMega Events Company Won’t Let E3 Die, Promises ‘Return To Form’ In 2023NME‘GTA 6’ development means “major” ‘Red Dead Online’ updates will stopWellPlayedSkull And Bones Gets A November Release Date Alongside A Gameplay Reveal TrailerThe Lord Of The Rings: Gollum’s New Trailer Provides The First Look At GameplayArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Persona 5 Finally To Nintendo Switch & Overwatch 2 Early Access

Persona 5 is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch, as revealed in the latest Nintendo Mini Direct, and with Overwatch 2 in the wild (at least in an early access form), there’s much to discuss this week on the show.Reviews/Previews Mentioned:Aya Neo Pro 2021Fields of Glory IIHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:31 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:02:06 - The Quarry Review00:11:01 - Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Review00:19:05 - Fields of Glory II ReviewTHE NEWS00:24:16 - Nintendo Mini Showcase00:31:52 - People abuse Monkey Island dev for art00:40:21 - Mario + Rabbids showcase00:44:16 - More From Nintendo Mini Partner Showcase00:54:48 - Spellbreak shutdown00:57:46 - NBA Game From Niantic As They Let 9% Of Staff Go01:11:29 - Skull & Bones Release Date LeakWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:18:28 - Overwatch 2 Beta Impressions01:38:06 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerSkull and Bones launch details appear onlineExplosion NetworkNINTENDO DIRECT MINI: PARTNER SHOWCASE REVEALS PERSONA GAMES COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH AND MOREGrumpy GamerReturn to Monkey Island TrailerIGNPokémon Go Creator Niantic Announces NBA All-WorldKotakuFantasy Battle Royale Spellbreak Shutting Down, Studio To Be Absorbed By BlizzardPokémon Go Studio Cancels Projects, Cuts More Than 80 Staff As It Struggles To Find Next HitVooksNew gameplay details, characters & composers detailed in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope showcaseArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion