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Pokemon Gen 9, Elden Ring Impressions & Steam Next Fest Previews

Pokemon Gen 9 has been revealed for an end of 2022 release, which is crazy! We rate the recently revealed starters and later dive into the biggest game out now, Elden Ring. Dylan has a bunch of Steam Next Fest previews to talk about, as well as reviews for Shadow Warrior 3, Expeditions: Rome and Martha is Dead, which is the lowest-rated game on Explosion Network. Reviews/Previews:Blacktail PreviewCard Shark PreviewExpeditions: Rome ReviewExpedition Zero PreviewKao The Kangaroo PreviewMartha Is Dead ReviewShadow Warrior 3 ReviewSubmerged: Hidden Depths PreviewTinykin PreviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:50 - Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions00:02:55 - Today On The ShowMAIN TOPIC00:03:31 - Pokemon Gen 9 RevealREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:28:26 - Martha Is Dead Review00:36:45 - Shadow Warrior 3 Review00:38:18 - Expeditions: Rome Review00:40:52 - Kao the Kangaroo Preview00:41:54 - Card Shark Preview00:48:16 - Tinykin Preview00:50:36 - Blacktail Preview00:52:37 - Expedition Zero Preview00:56:03 - Submerged: Hidden Depths PreviewTHE NEWS00:58:36 - No Call of Duty In 202201:04:19 - Fortress Sydney Opening This Year01:08:30 - "Fuck Bobby Kotick"01:14:37 - DICE Awards WinnersWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:18:00 - Elden Ring Impressions01:45:46 - SIFU Speed Runs01:50:58 - Horizon: Forbidden West Update01:58:14 - Pokemon GO Screwed Dylan OverOUTRO01:59:33 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkPOKÉMON SCARLET & POKÉMON VIOLET: GEN 9 IS RELEASING IN 2022 + MORE ALL THE NEWS FROM POKÉMON PRESENTSIGNElden Ring Is Currently One of the Best-Reviewed Games in Modern HistoryKotakuGaming Awards Show Host Gets On Stage, Says ‘Fuck Bobby Kotick’PC GamerElden Ring creator feels 'apologetic' to anyone frustrated by his gamesPress StartA NEW CALL OF DUTY GAME APPARENTLY WON’T BE RELEASING NEXT YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARSSYDNEY IS GETTING ITS OWN FORTRESS GAMING VENUEPush SqaureRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart Takes the Most Trophies at DICE Awards 2022Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Bioshock Movie, Sonic 3, More Halo & We All Hate NFT’s

There’s a lot of video game movies and tv series news to discuss this week with a Bioshock movie coming to Netflix, Sonic 3 already getting greenlit, and Halo getting another season.Also on the show, a bunch of reviews, Cyberpunk 2077 is back, while devs from CD Projekt Red start a new studio. Reviews/Previews:Batora: Lost Haven PreviewIn My Shadow ReviewNekograms ReviewWhat The Dub?! ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:21 - Ciaran's House00:06:25 - HousekeepingREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:08:32 - Nekograms Review00:10:01 - In My Shadow Review00:10:47 - What The Dub?! Review00:13:35 - Batora: Lost Haven PreviewTHE NEWS00:17:15 - Platinum Games Says No To NFT's00:19:07 - Nacon acquires Daedalic Entertainment00:23:43 - Nintendo closing 3DS & Wii UeShops00:34:53 - Uncharted Movie00:36:41 - Bioshock movie coming to Netflix00:40:41 - Halo: Season 2 is already a thing00:50:59 - Sonic 3 & More00:55:59 - Cyberpunk is back01:00:58 - New studio from ex-CD Projekt Red devsOUTRO01:05:16 - Housekeeping 201:06:59 - GoodbyeResourcesBleeding CoolHALO: Paramount+ Confirms Season 2, New Showrunner & EP David WienerHollywood Reporter‘BioShock’ Movie in the Works at NetflixKotakuParamount Goes All In On Sonic 3 And KnucklesPlatinum Games On NFTs: “No Positive Impact” And “Zero Interest”Nintendo Gamer1,000 "Digital-Only" Titles Estimated To Disappear When Nintendo Closes 3DS & Wii U eShopPC GamerNacon acquires Daedalic Entertainment for $60 millionWitcher 3 director and Cyberpunk 2077 veterans announce new studio and 'AAA dark fantasy' RPGPress StartCYBERPUNK 2077’S PS5/XBOX SERIES X UPDATE IS OUT NOW WITH HUGE IMPROVEMENTS AND A FREE TRIALArcade 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 Eats Us Whole: Our Thoughts On The Nintendo Direct

We discuss all the trailers and news to come out the first Nintendo Direct of 2022. This includes the surprises like Kirby eating a car, becoming a cone, and Mario Strikers making a return.Plus we talk about The Wolf Among Us 2 trailer, the next Assassin’s Creed and AFL games. Reviews/Previews:Pokemon Legends: ArceusSifuHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:39 - Today On The Show00:02:54 - FFXIV MapREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:05:13 - Sifu Final Review00:09:18 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus ReviewTHE NEWS00:10:54 - The Wolf Among Us 2 Gets A Trailer00:18:34 - Will There Be A Lawsuit Against DICE For Battlefield 2042?00:32:32 - Esports Joins Commonwealth Games For 202200:39:27 - Next Assassin's Creed Game Started As DLC00:43:16 - AFL Games Back With Big Ant00:48:24 - Our Thoughts On The First Nintendo Direct For 2022OUTRO01:45:40 - Special Announcement01:47:46 - GoodbyeResourcesAusGamersEsports Are Coming to the 2022 Commonwealth GamesPolygonThe Wolf Among Us 2 has a new trailer, 2023 release windowPress StartTHE NEXT AFL GAME IS BEING DEVELOPED BY BIG ANT STUDIOSVG24/7Class action lawsuit beckons for EA after Battlefield 2042 refund petition gains tractionNew Assassin’s Creed game in the works, will star Valhalla's Basim - reportArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Sifu Is Very Hard & Dying Light 2 Is Finally Out

Dylan discusses his time with Sifu, which, at the time of recording was prior to him beating the game and writing his final review. He’s also reviewed OlliOlli WOrld, a fantasy skateboarding adventure. Ciaran also talks about his time with Dying Light 2 and how he’s restarted God of War.Plus everyone talks about Pokemon and Nintendo doing well, and the assortment of new video game tv and movie news. Reviews/Previews:OlliOlli World ReviewSifu ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:47 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:03:06 - SIFU Review [at the time] In Progress00:23:52 - OlliOlli World ReviewTHE NEWS00:31:00 - Pokemon Arceus Sells BIG00:39:01 - Nintendo Switch Best Selling Console00:40:55 - American McGee's Alice Games Being Adapted For TV00:44:07 - It Takes Two Being Adapted For TV or Movie00:49:12 - Halo TV Series Trailer Released00:54:15 - Reports State Suicide Squad Game Is DelayedWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:58:23 - Dying Light 2 Impressions01:06:21 - Ciaran Is Back on God of WarOUTRO01:09:29 - FFXIV Raiding Is A Full-Time Job01:12:50 - 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

What We Expect From New Star Wars Games + Pokemon Legends: Arceus Impressions

We discuss the upcoming Star Wars games from EA, what we think they could each be, and what ones would excite us the most. Some Star Wars 1313 rough gameplay also leaked this past week, so we talk about that as well.Dylan gives his thoughts on Pokemon Legends: Arceus as well, after a few hours with the game. Reviews/Previews:God of War PC ReviewNyxi Wireless Transparent Pro ControllerUncharted: Legacy of Thieves CollectionHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloReviews/Previews00:03:06 - God of War PC Review00:04:14 - Nyxi Wireless Transparent Pro Controller Review00:04:41 - Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection ReviewTHE NEWS00:05:46 - Lots More Star Wars Games On The Way00:16:00 - Star Wars 1313 Gameplay00:20:11 - Hyperscape Is Dead00:22:21 - Crysis 4 Announced00:25:35 - FFXIV Online AUS Servers LaunchMAIN TOPIC00:32:56 - Pokemon Legends: Arecus ImpressionsOUTRO00:42:17 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkCrysis 4 Announced In A Crytek AnnouncementKotakuAussie And NZ Players Rejoice! The Oceania Data Centre For Final Fantasy XIV Online Is LiveMore Star Wars Games Are Being Developed By Jedi: Fallen Order Studio RespawnPress StartMore Leaked Gameplay Footage Of The Cancelled Star Wars: 1313 Boba Fett Game Has AppearedPC GamerHyper Scape, Ubisoft's forgotten battle royale, is shutting downArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Xbox Buys Activision, What A Way To Start 2022

It's our first official show back in the Explosion Network offices, so we spend some time catching up before diving it the massive news that is Microsoft/Xbox buying Activision.Our Best of 2021:https://explosionnetwork.com/articles/top-10-best-video-games-of-2021Reviews/Previews: Nobody Saves the WorldHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello, Let’s CatchupMAIN TOPIC00:19:06 - Xbox Buys Activision, Let's Break It DownREVIEWS/PREVIEWS01:06:38 - Nobody Saves The World ReviewOUTRO01:17:39 - A Look At What Video Games Are Coming In 202201:28:52 - GoodbyeResourcesGamespot2022 Upcoming Games Release SchedulePress StartXbox Has Confirmed That Call of Duty Will Stay on PlayStation With All Current Agreements KeptArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Our Favourite Games of 2021

What were Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran’s favourite games of 2021? They list their Top 10 each, while also dropping some honourable mentions. Check out the Explosion Network’s picks for Top 10 Games of 2021, and much more at our Best of 2021 below!https://explosionnetwork.com/bestof2021Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Game of the Year 2021 Special - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Game of the Year 2021 Special - Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartExplosion NetworkWe discuss the Explosion Networks pick for Game of the Year 2021: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Read our full list of the Top 10 Games of 2021:https://explosionnetwork.com/articles/top-10-best-video-games-of-2021All of our Best of 2021 coverage: https://explosionnetwork.com/bestof2021Our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Spoilercast from earlier in 2021https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch-podcast/2018/11/7/draft-of-arcade-couch-76fe6-k8pbc-lydt8-d3grb-9dxjfHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Five Years Podcasting and What Have We Learned? [PAX Aus Online 2021 - Extended Cut]

After five years of podcasting, what have we learned about recording, editing and more? How about turning a podcast into a fully-fledged pop culture, games and movie website? In this special episode, we discuss questions from the audience and tidbits about the past five years of Explosion Network and its podcasts. As a special end of year episode, here is our Extended Cut of the podcast that aired for PAX Australia 2021 on the Audio-Technica stage. If you missed it live, or wanted to hear nearly thirty minutes of extra material, it’s all here for you to enjoy. Thanks to Audio-Technica for hosting us for this special for PAX Australia 2021. Have a happy holiday’s everyone and we’ll see you on the couch in 2022!Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Our Most Anticipated 2022 Video Games

We discuss our most anticipated games of 2022 including Elden Ring, Horizon: Forbidden West, Pokemon, Final Fantasy XIV Online expansions and more. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion