Episodes

Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
We discuss the Xbox & Bethesda 2022 showcase, our thoughts on what Xbox has planned for the next 12 months, the big games that were missing and a few shoutouts from the Guerrilla Collective, PC Gaming Show, Wholegames Showcase and Future Games Show.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResourcesExplosion NetworkALL THE TRAILERS AND EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AT THE XBOX & BETHESDA SHOWCASE 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

Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
We breakdown all the trailers and news from Summer Game Fest 2022, as well as some of our favs from Days of The Devs and Devolver Digital. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:10 - Today On The ShowMAIN TOPIC00:02:00 - Summer Game Fest Breakdown & Discussion01:13:30 - Fav Picks From Day of the Devs01:22:28 - Devolver Digital Showcase Breakdown & DiscussionTHE NEWS01:29:36 - Someone Spent $10 Thousand In Diablo Immortal01:31:46 - Kojima Game LeaksOUTRO01:40:50 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkALL THE TRAILERS AND EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AT SUMMER GAME FEST 2022KotakuDude Spends $6,000 On Diablo Immortal, Gets No 5-Star Legendary GemsKojima Productions Tries To Take Down Report That Apparently Leaks Upcoming GamePress StartALL OF THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM DEVOLVER DIGITAL SHOWCASEThe Sixth AxisEvery game from Day of the Devs at Summer Game Fest 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

Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
We break down and discuss all the details from the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer that dropped this week. Also on the show this week, Masuda leaves Game Freak, Dontnod is now Don’t Nod, Sonic Frontiers gameplay and more.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloMAIN TOPIC00:02:59 - Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet Trailer BreakdownTHE NEWS00:22:14 - Junichi Masuda Leaves Game Freak00:25:47 - Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Is The Name Of The Next DA Game00:27:29 - Hollow Knight: Silk Song Affected By COVID00:34:06 - Life Is Strange Developer Re-Names00:37:32 - Sonic Frontiers Gameplay TrailerOUTRO00:41:44 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkPOKÉMON SCARLET & POKÉMON VIOLET ARE THE FIRST OPEN-WORLD RPG'S IN THE SERIES HISTORY, AND OUT NOVEMBER 18THKotakuPokémon Pioneer, Game Freak Co-Founder Junichi Masuda Leaves Studio For Bigger RoleNintendo LifeLife Is Strange Devs DONTNOD Announce Rebrand, Plus A Peek At Their New GamesWellPlayedDragon Age: Dreadwolf Officially Announced; More News To Come Later This YearHollow Knight Silksong’s Development Was Impacted By The Pandemic According To Geoff KeighleySonic Frontiers Gameplay Teaser Reveals A Familiar Breath Of The Wild-Esque ExperienceArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
Some are saying that Xbox Game Pass isn’t worth the money right now? Are they right? We discuss the lack of first-party games from Xbox on the platform and we also dive into the news that EA could be looking to sell. Also on the show this week we talk about the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor trailer, Roller Champions impressions and what we think or hope we could be getting from Summer Game Fest. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:38 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:02:15 - Kao The Kangaroo ReviewTHE NEWS00:04:49 - First Major Gaming Union At Major Studio In U.S00:06:45 - EA Wants To Sell/Merge00:21:07 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Trailer00:29:09 - Ni No Kuni On The Blockchain00:33:52 - Pokemon GO - Season Of GO00:41:08 - Calisto Proctol Is No Longer Part Of the PUBG Universe00:43:55 - LOTR: Gollum Release Date00:45:54 - Xbox Game Pass Burnout?WHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:04:53 - More On Evil Dead Game01:11:02 - Roller Champions ImpressionsMAIN TOPIC01:16:44 - Hopes & Dreams For Non-E3 WeekGOODBYE01:30:17 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkPOKEMON GO: SEASON OF GO DETAILS - SPAWNS, RAIDS, COMMUNITY DAYS, GO BATTLE LEAGUE CUPS + MOREKotakuAfter Years Of Hype, The Xbox Game Pass Burnout Is HereGaming Gets Its First Union At A Major U.S. StudioNi No Kuni: Cross Worlds Launches In Australia, Tries To Downplay Blockchain LinksPlayStation LifestyleThe Callisto Protocol is No Longer Set in the PUBG UniversePress StartTHE LORDS OF THE RINGS: GOLLUM FINALLY HAS A RELEASE DATEPushsqaureJuggernaut Publisher EA Planning to Sell or MergeVG24/7New social features are coming to Pokemon Go sometime within the next few monthsYoutubeStar Wars Jedi: Survivor - Official TeaserArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
We go over the upcoming months and what’s on the schedule for non-E3 events including Summer Game Fest, Xbox & Bethesda and much more. This week on the show we also discuss the new Marvel CCG that was revealed titled Marvel Snap, and Dylan has his impressions of the Evil Dead game which he has been playing recently. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:33 - This Week On The ShowTHE NEWS00:00:46 - Non-E3 Schedule00:22:18 - Marvel Snap Revealed00:33:06 - Roller Champions Is Out This Week00:37:06 - Pokemon Home 2.0 Update00:42:04 - The Witcher 3 Complete Edition Is Back, Un-DelayedWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:45:11 - Evil Dead: The Game Impressions00:55:42 - Apex Legends Mobile ImpressionsOUTRO00:59:01 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkMARVEL SNAP IS A NEW CCG FROM EX-HEARTHSTONE DESIGNER AND GAME DIRECTOR[UPDATED] NON-E3 SHOWCASE TIMES FOR 2022 INCLUDING SUMMER GAME FEST, XBOX & BETHESDA, GAMESCOM: OPENING NIGHT LIVE[UPDATED] POKÉMON HOME 2.0.0 PATCH NOW LIVE, ADDS POKÉMON DIAMOND/PEARL & LEGENDS: ARCEUS SUPPORTROLLER CHAMPIONS IS LAUNCHING FREE-TO-PLAY ON MAY 25THTHE WITCHER 3 ON PS5 AND XBOX SERIES X|S IS UN-DELAYEDArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
We go over each of the games in the latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase, discuss Bethesda delaying Starfield and Redfall, plus our impressions of the latest Gotham Knights gameplay trailer.Also on the show this week we talk about how well Apex Legends is doing, the upcoming Avatar game, the Dead Space remake release date, Star Wars Jedi sequel news and much more. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:54 - Supporting Pro-Choice00:06:24 - Today on the ShowTHE NEWS00:06:37 - Bethesda Delays Games00:11:15 - Gotham Knights Gameplay00:17:04 - Apex Legends Is Doing Very Well00:22:26 - That Avatar Game Is Still Coming Soon00:25:30 - Star Wars Jedi Sequel Name Leaked00:28:35 - Dead Space Remake Release Date Set00:31:02 - Resident Evil Netflix Series Trailer00:35:36 - Alan Wake TV Series00:38:45 - Players Series Trailer MAIN TOPIC00:45:50 - Nintendo Indie Showcase BreakdownOUTRO01:11:28 - Bayonetta 3 Is Coming This Year01:15:28 - GoodbyeResourcesAusGamersDead Space Remake Release Date SetEurogamerNintendo lays out 2022 game release scheduleExplosion NetworkALL THE TRAILERS & EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED DURING MAY 2022'S NINTENDO INDIE WORLD DIRECTKotakuAlan Wake Is Coming To Switch And Also TV Via AMC ShowPress StartTHE TITLE OF RESPAWN’S STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER SEQUEL MAY HAVE LEAKEDSTARFIELD AND REDFALL HAVE BOTH BEEN DELAYED UNTIL NEXT YEARPush SquareApex Legends Is Pulling in Insane RevenueLengthy Gotham Knights Gameplay Walkthrough RevealedTwitter@ParamountPlusYoutubeResident Evil | Official Teaser | NetflixArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
We talk all about Square Enix selling big IP and developers to the Embracer Group and tell goes over his thoughts on Trek To Yomi, a game that unfortunately let him down. Reviews/Previews Mentioned:Trek To Yomi ReviewEPOS H3PRO Hybrid ReviewMountain Makalu 67 Mouse ReviewMountain Everest Max Keyboard ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:22 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:03:05 - Trek to Yomi Review00:10:15 - EPOS H3PRO Hybrid Review00:14:33 - Mountain Makalu 67 Review00:15:43 - Mountain Everest Max ReviewTHE NEWS00:17:09 - New York Sues Activision00:23:21 - AEW Game Official Titled Revealed With New Footage00:29:19 - New Mafia Game Sounds To Be In Development00:32:32 - District 9 Director Reveals His Game00:37:21 - Fortnite Is Back On iOS (kinda)00:39:56 - Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake Troubles00:44:27 - EB Games Swanston Street Nintendo Experience Is Closed00:46:52 - Summer Game Fest Live Date & Tickets Announced00:49:59 - Xbox Fan Fest Events For AusWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:52:00 - Pokemon Sword Living Dex Completion00:56:21 - Dylan's Pokemon Home Update00:59:20 - Pokemon GO Mega Evolution Changes01:01:23 - Pokemon Hisuian Anime Comes To YT On 18thMAIN TOPIC01:02:57 - Embracer Group Buys Big Square Enix IP & Development TeamsOUTRO01:16:16 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerDistrict 9 director's game is a battle royale where 150 players fight on a constantly evolving mapFormer WWE developer Yuke's announces AEW Fight ForeverXbox has helped Fortnite sneak its way back onto iPhonesExplosion NetworkEMBRACER GROUP BUYS TOMB RAIDER DEVELOPER, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DEUS EX DEVELOPER, EIDOS MONTREAL AND MOREPOKEMON GO INTRODUCES CHANGES TO MEGA EVOLUTIONS, LIVE IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND NOWPRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME REMAKE DEVELOPMENT HANDED OFF TO UBISOFT MONTREALKotakuNFT Market Collapses Just As Square Enix Sells Tomb Raider To Bet Big On BlockchainNow New York City Is Suing Activision BlizzardPC GamerA new Mafia game is reportedly in development under new studio leadershipPress StartXBOX IS HOSTING AN EXCLUSIVE WATCH PARTY IN MELBOURNE FOR THE JUNE XBOX/BETHESDA SHOWCASEVG24/7Summer Game Fest 2022 set for June 9VOOKSRIP: The Nintendo Experience at EB Games Swanston Street has closedArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
While Dylan & Ashley have been playing bowling and kicking balls in Nintendo Switch Sports, Ciaran’s returned to the world of Overwatch to play the Overwatch 2 beta.Also on the show this week, we discuss Pokemon some more as Dylan’s journey continues, Disney Dreamlight Valley being announced, an Xbox Showcase coming in June and more.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:27 - Mario Movie Jokes00:03:43 - Today On The ShowTHE NEWS00:04:05 - Xbox Showcase In June00:06:13 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Announced00:09:21 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Coming Next Year00:15:09 - Disney Dreamlight Valley Looks Good00:21:48 - Hot Wheels Movie Announced00:28:06 - Australia Is Gamescom 2022 Partner00:30:43 - Telltale's The Walking Dead Was Pitched As Left 4 Dead Spinoff00:38:01 - Balan Wonderland Directors Speaks OutWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:42:51 - Overwatch 2 Beta Thoughts00:58:11 - Dylan Completes The Pokemon Sword PokedexMAIN TOPIC01:18:33 - Nintendo Switch Sports ImpressionsOUTRO01:42:05 - Goodbye ResourcesIGNCall of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Confirmed, First Logo RevealedTelltale's Walking Dead Was Originally Pitched as a Left 4 Dead Spin-OffPolygonBalan Wonderworld director Yuji Naka says he was kicked off project, sued Square EnixPress StartAUSTRALIA HAS BEEN NAMED THE OFFICIAL PARTNER COUNTRY OF GAMESCOM 2022DISNEY DREAMLIGHT VALLEY IS A NEW ADVENTURE GAME STARRING ICONIC DISNEY AND PIXAR CHARACTERSSTAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER 2 IS APPARENTLY RELEASING NEXT YEAR ON PS5 AND XBOX SERIES XXBOX HAS ANNOUNCED ITS E3 SIZED XBOX AND BETHESDA GAMES SHOWCASEThe VergeWarner Bros. and J.J. Abrams are working on a live-action Hot Wheels movieArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
A movie for It Takes Two has been announced, and guess what? Ciaran isn’t happy about it — we talk about it anyway, and a few other pieces of gaming adaptation news. Also this week, Dylan’s Pokemon journey continues as he lays down a challenge Ciaran doesn’t think he’ll complete, and we talk about Amy Hennig getting another go at Star Wars, and early reviews of the Playdate. Reviews/PreviewsHyperX Cloud Alpha Wired Headset ReviewSteelseries Prime Mini Wireless ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:56 - Today On The Show00:01:33 - Hosting DutiesREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:02:20 - SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless Mouse Review00:04:03 - HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Headset ReviewTHE NEWS00:05:50 - Amy Hennig Gets Another Shot At Star Wars00:09:54 - New Tales From The Borderlands Game Announced00:12:52 - Halo Infinite Season 200:18:04 - Playdate Reviews Sound Good00:22:16 - Steam Deck Also Doing WellWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:27:29 - Ciaran’s Played Overwatch00:31:36 - Dylan's Pokemon Sword ChallengeMAIN TOPIC00:48:26 - Streets Of Rage Movie Announced00:51:11 - Minecraft Movie Adds Jason Momoa00:54:42 - It Takes Two Movie AnnouncedOUTRO01:03:48 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkPLAYDATE IS NOW SHIPPING, POSITIVE EARLY REVIEWS, AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUTURE OF THE HANDHELDKotakuAfter Months Of Disappointment, Halo Infinite Is About To Get A Whole Lot BetterReport: Jason Momoa Will Star In That Minecraft MoviePC GamerAmy Hennig is taking another shot at making a Star Wars gamePolygonJohn Wick creator turning Sega’s Streets of Rage into a moviePress StartA NEW TALES FROM THE BORDERLANDS GAME IS COMING THIS YEARPush SquareIt Takes Two Movie Officially Underway at Amazon, and The Rock Is Involved TooThe VergeThe Steam Deck is not a flopArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
With the reveal of Kingdom Hearts 4, it seems there could be more to the NVIDIA Ge-Force leak than we gave it originally.Also on the episode this week, Dylan talks Pokemon Sword, Ciaran’s been playing Tiny Tina’s, and The Witcher and CD Projekt news.Reviews/Previews:Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok ReviewIkai ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:03 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:03:28 - Ikai Review00:04:30 - AC - Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok ReviewTHE NEWS00:07:44 - The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Delayed00:13:38 - Cyberpunk 2077 & More From CD Projekt Red00:19:54 - Peridot Revealed From Niantic00:28:27 - Bugsnax Comes To New Consoles With New ContentWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:34:38 - Dylan Finishes Pokemon Sword00:44:22 - Ciaran's Finished Tiny Tina's Wonderlands00:53:49 - Episode I-III Of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaMAIN TOPIC01:08:25 - A Harder Look At The NVIDIA Ge-Force LeakOUTRO01:33:36 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkFREE BUGSNAX UPDATE TAKES PLAYERS TO THE ISLE OF BIGSNAX ON APRIL 28TH, GAME ALSO COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH & XBOXPOKEMON GO CREATOR REVEALS ORIGINAL PET GAME PERIDOTTHE WITCHER 3 ON PS5 & XBOX SERIES X|S IS DELAYED WITH NO NEW RELEASE DATEPress StartCYBERPUNK 2077’S FIRST EXPANSION IS APPARENTLY COMING OUT IN 2023Redditr/GamingLeaksAndRumoursArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion