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E3 Is Cancelled, Is It For Good?

3 has been cancelled for 2023, but is this the final nail in the coffin? And is the event’s demise something we should celebrate?Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoReviews/Previews Mentioned:One Piece Odyssey ReviewEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:18 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:02:36 - One Piece Odyssey ReviewTHE NEWS00:05:07 - E3 2023 Is Cancelled00:22:17 - Question of The Show00:26:13 - Summer Game Fest Schedule So Far00:29:39 - Aussie Gov Comes After Loot Boxes00:34:32 - Vampire Survivors Win Big At The BAFTAs00:39:55 - MultiVersus Was In Beta?00:41:46 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom GameplayOUTRO00:55:24 - GoodbyeResourcesPress StartE3 2023 HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY CANCELLEDTHE AUSSIE GOVERNMENT IS COMING AFTER LOOT BOXES WITH ITS LATEST CLASSIFICATION REFORMVAMPIRE SURVIVORS HAS WON BEST GAME AT THE BAFTA GAMES AWARDSThe VergeE3 might be gone, but this summer still has some big gaming events to watchHere’s 10 minutes of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 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

Resident Evil 4 Review, Lego 2K Drive Revealed

Our review for Resident Evil 4 is live, and we talk about the Lego 2K Drive reveal.Also, this week, we have a 10/10 review on the site with Dredge; final thoughts on Bayonetta Origins, the first Future Games Show for 2023 and ahead of its release, we discuss the final trailer for The Super Mario Bros Movie. Reviews MentionedResident Evil 4 ReviewDredge ReviewStoryteller ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:24 - Today On The ShowGAME REVIEW #100:02:40 - Resident Evil 4 Review00:15:39 - Question Of The ShowGAME REVIEW #200:19:26 - Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and The Lost Demon ReviewARTICLE SHOUTOUTS00:28:40 - Dredge Review00:32:53 - Storyteller ReviewTHE NEWS00:35:38 - Future Games Show - March 202300:40:51 - Lego 2K Drive Revealed00:48:26 - The Super Mario Bros Movie Final TrailerOUTRO00:56:31 - The Roast of CiaranResourcesExplosion NetworkTHE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE GETS ONE FINAL TRAILER AHEAD OF APRIL RELEASEYoutubeLEGO 2K Drive | Director's Cut 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

WWE 2K23 & Bayonetta Origins Impressions

We discuss our impressions of both Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and The Lost Demon, as well as WWE 2K23.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:47 - Ciaran Isn't Here To Talk About Resident Evil 4 RemakeREVIEW IN PROGRESS #100:01:52 - Cody VS Roman00:02:49 - WWE 2K23 Review In Progress00:10:53 - Question Of The ShowGAME REVIEW #100:11:50 Like a Dragon: Ishin - Final Thoughts00:14:07 - Marvel Snap New RoadmapREVIEW IN PROGRESS #200:16:21 - Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and The Lost DemonTHE NEWS00:26:49 - Destiny Players Mourn Lance Reddick00:30:31 - PAX 2023 Tickets On SaleOUTRO00:33:28 - GoodbyeResourcesPC GamerDestiny players are gathering in the Tower to pay last respects to Lance ReddickTwitterPAX tickets on sale tomorrowArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Dylan Went To The Game Expo

This weekend saw a brand new Australian gaming convention start with Dylan on hand to experience everything. Hear what he thought of The Game Expo, what it did right and what needs to be worked on.Also, Ciaran has been playing Destiny 2 and Ashley watched the video game documentary series Double Fine PsychOdyssey.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloGAME DISCUSSION00:01:19 - Ciaran’s returned to Destiny 2THE NEWS00:14:50 - Suicide Squad Delayed00:21:41 - Starfield Delay00:25:35 - Sony and Microsoft’s Battle Over Call Of Duty ContinuesMAIN TOPIC00:45:53 - Dylan Experience at The Game ExpoGAMING DISCUSSION01:12:26 - Double Fine PsychOdyssey01:19:25 - The Streamer AwardsOUTRO01:25:45 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkThe Game Expo 2023 cultivates a cosplay and competitive gaming communityPolygonStarfield delay, 2023 release date announced by BethesdaPress StartSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Has Been Delayed Yet 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

Kirby & Ishin! & Pokemon Showcase

While one of us has been playing Kirby, another has been still working through Like A Dragon: Ishin. Plus, we talk about Pokemon Presents and all the news, including Pokemon Sleep! Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:13 - This Week On The ShowREVIEW IN PROGRESS #100:01:53 - Kirby Return to Dream Land DeluxeTHE NEWS00:11:35 - Pokemon Presents - Pokemon Day 202300:30:56 - The Games That The Olympics Has Chosen For eSports00:44:15 - Esports, Kick & TwitchREVIEW IN PROGRESS #201:03:14 - Like a Dragon: Ishin - Week Two With AshOUTRO01:12:16 - GoodbyeResourcesPolygonEverything announced at February’s Pokémon PresentsVICEThe List of Official Olympics Esports Games Is Extremely WeirdArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Atomic Heart Review, Like a Dragon: Ishin Hands-On & Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Impressions

While Dylan has been fighting his way through robots in the alt-history Soviet Union, Ashley has been on a revenge mission in the late Edo period, Japan. We talk about Atomic Heart and Like a Dragon: Ishin this week, as well as our thoughts on the gameplay released for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and the announcement that Blumhouse is getting in to video games. Reviews:Atomic Heart ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:37 - Today On The ShowGAME REVIEW #100:01:08 - Atomic Heart ReviewREVIEW IN PROGRESS #100:16:55 - Like a Dragon: Ishin! Review In ProgressTHE NEWS00:25:57 - Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Gameplay Impressions00:33:35 - Blumhouse Gets Into Video GamesOUTRO00:43:24 - GoodbyeResourcesBloody DisgustingBlumhouse Games – Blumhouse Launches New Subsidiary to Produce Original Horror Video GamesYoutubeSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Official Co-Op Gameplay - “No Matter the Cost”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

Wild Hearts Review, We’re Going Monster Hunting

We talk about Wild Hearts, the latest EA original and one that has us on the hunt against wild and dangerous Kemono beasts. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloREVIEW #100:01:10 - Wild HeartsREVIEW #2 00:34:23 - Lover WatchOUTRO?00:38:55 - Goodbye 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

Steam Next Fest Demos & The First Nintendo Direct Of 2023

We discuss all the Steam Next Fest games that we’ve played as well as the news from the Nintendo Direct including a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the Metroid Prime: Remaster.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResourcesExplosion NetworkEVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AND ALL THE TRAILERS FROM THE FEBRUARY 2023 NINTENDO DIRECTSteam GamesMika and the Witch’s MountainHello GoodboyGod of RockDriftwoodMail TimePlanet of LanaVoidtrainHorde HuntersBleak Sword DXTownseekMineko’s Night MarketLakeburg LegaciesBramble: The Mountain KingThe Last Case of Benedict FoxHighwaterCapesTape to TapeArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Cancel All The Games

We discuss the multiple games that have been cancelled this week; Dylan finishes off his Forspoken review and speaks about Devolver Tumble Time.Review/PreviewsForspokenInkulinatiMountain DisplayPadMountain MacroPadHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloGAME REVIEW #100:03:01 - Forspoken Review00:11:05 - Question Of The ShowGAME REVIEW #200:17:19 - Devolver Tumble TimeGAME REVIEW #300:23:41 - Inkulinati Early Access ReviewPREVIEWS/ARTICLES00:28:15 - Mountain Gear ReviewsTHE NEWS00:30:58 - Apex Legends Is Sunsetted00:36:30 - Apex/Titanfall Game Cancelled00:41:57 - Knockout City Is Knocked OutGAME DISCUSSION #100:46:24 - Marvel Snap: Battle Mode ImpressionsOUTRO00:56:15 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkAPEX LEGENDS MOBILE AND UPCOMING BATTLEFIELD MOBILE GAMES HAVE BEEN CANCELLEDEA HAS REPORTEDLY AXED RESPAWN’S SINGLE-PLAYER TITANFALL AND APEX LEGENDS GAMEKnockout CityThe Future of Knockout CityArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Dead Space Remake Review. Forspoken, Hi-Fi Rush Impressions

We’re talking about the sci-fi horror remake Dead Space, the much tweeted about Forspoken, everything announced at Xbox’s Devolver_Direct and more.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:40 - Today On The ShowGAME REVIEWS00:00:56 - Dead Space Review00:18:06 - A Space for the Unbound ReviewREVIEW IN PROGRESS #100:24:40 - Forspoken Review In ProgressPREVIEWS00:31:53 - Tray Racers PreviewTHE NEWS00:36:04 - Xbox & Bethesda Developer_DirectREVIEW IN PROGRESS #200:50:15 - Hi-Fi Rush Review In ProgressOUTRO01:00:49 - GoodbyeArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Dylan’s Playdate Is Finally Here, And Marvel’s Avengers Is Over

In our first episode back for 2023, we discuss what games we’ve been playing, which is mostly the Playdate for Dylan. We also go over the biggest news stories we’ve missed and the most recent, like Marvel’s Avengers ending.Reviews/PreviewsGoat Simulator 3Lone RuinAll of our Best of 2022 coverage is up nowhttps://explosionnetwork.com/articles/top-10-video-games-best-of-2022Dylan’s Playdate Ranking article is here:https://explosionnetwork.com/articles/playdate-journal-ranking-all-24-of-playdate-season-1-gamesHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:19 - Best of 2022 Is All Up00:02:45 - The Last of Us HBO Is Happening!MAIN TOPIC00:07:40 - What You Been Playing, How You Been?REVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:25:45 - Lone Ruin Review00:27:06 - Goat Simulator 3 ReviewKOALATY CRITIC00:28:05 - Fire Emblem Engage - Koalaty Score00:30:30 - One Piece Odyssey - Koalaty ScoreTHE NEWS00:33:27 - Skull & Bones Delayed Again00:36:20 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Has A Battle Pass00:38:07 - Marvel's Avengers Is Dead00:43:18 - Marvel Snap Adding Battle Mode This Month00:47:54 - Deadpool Is Coming To Marvel's Midnight Suns00:50:21 - D&D Problems Over Our Break00:56:44 - 343 Might Be Losing Halo01:02:54 - Developer_Direct Is This Week From XboxOUTRO01:06:12 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkDEADPOOL IS JOINING MARVEL'S MIDNIGHT SUNS ON JANUARY 26THMARVEL SNAP ADDS BATTLE MODE ON JANUARY 31STMARVEL'S AVENGERS IS COMING TO AN END, WILL BE DELISTED FROM DIGITAL STORES IN SEPTEMBERSUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE LEAKED SCREENSHOT SHOWS IT HAS A BATTLE PASSUBISOFT DELAYS SKULL AND BONES AGAIN, BUT STILL TARGETS 2023 RELEASEXBOX ANNOUNCES DEVELOPER_DIRECT SHOWCASE FOR JANUARY 26THGamespot343 Industries Will No Longer Make Halo Games, But Will Oversee Outside Development - ReportPolygonD&D will move to a Creative Commons license, requests feedback on a new OGLArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The Best Game of 2022: Cult of The Lamb

We discuss our pick for the Best Game of 2022, Cult of the Lamb.Check out the full list here:https://explosionnetwork.com/articles/top-10-video-games-best-of-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