Arcade Couch

It Takes Two Movie Announced & Dylan’s Pokemon Challenge

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

NVIDIA Leaks Add Up

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

[Spoilercast] Kingdom Hearts III

Enjoy a bonus episode of Arcade Couch this week with a repost of our Kingdom Hearts III spoilercast, which has been brought over from the now-defunct Review Discussion podcast feed. Original show description follows below:Dylan and Ashley discuss their overall thoughts on the latest entry in the long-running Disney/Square crossover franchise. The review discussion covers the hectic and stunning gameplay elements of Kingdom Hearts 3 as well as the confusing and heavy plot, including the epilogue scene and secret movie. Make sure to let us know what you think of the game in the comments below and any theories you may have for the epilogue and the secret movie as well.Synopsis:Believing light and darkness must remain in balance, Master Xehanort seeks to spark war against the "tyranny of light" to restore equilibrium. 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

Max Payne Remake & Returning To Monkey Island

A remake of Max Payne 1 & 2 is on the way from Remedy in partnership with Rockstar, and a brand new Monkey Island game was announced this past week. We also talk about the winner of the BAFTA game awards, and Dylan has finished Pokemon Shinning Pearl finally.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:24 - NFT's00:01:59 - Today On The ShowTHE NEWS00:03:05 - BAFTA Game Winners00:09:46 - Max Payne Remake Announced00:14:58 - New Monkey Island Game Revealed00:22:51 - LEGO Goes To The MetaVerse00:27:51 - Kirby Wins Grammy00:30:57 - Unreal Engine 5 Is OutWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:40:21 - Dylan Finishes Pokemon Shining PearlOUTRO00:54:28 - GoodbyeResourcesGamesIndustry.BizEpic launches Unreal Engine 5Kotaku2022 BAFTA Game Awards: Big Wins For Indies And AussiesKirby Is Officially The Only Nintendo Character To Win A Grammy AwardMonkey Island Returns With A New Game From Original Creators Later This YearPC GamerLego and Epic announce long-term partnership to 'shape the future of the metaverse'Press StartMAX PAYNE 1 & 2 ARE BEING REMADE INTO A SINGLE 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

Will E3 Ever Return?

Will E3 ever return? Should it? Do we care? Does anyone care? Anyway, it’s cancelled for 2022, but at least we have Summer Game Fest.This week, we also talk about the Zelda delay, Fortnite without building, and Dylan’s thoughts on Kirby and The Forgotten World.Reviews/PreviewsWeird West ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:37 - Daylight Savings00:02:51 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:03:01 - Weird West ReviewTHE NEWS00:04:56 - Activision/Blizzard settles00:07:52 - E3 2022 Is Cancelled00:14:34 - Breath of the Wild Sequel Delayed00:18:58 - Fortnite With No Building Is Permanent00:22:47 - Fallout TV Series Casting00:28:47 - Sonic 2 Mini-ReviewWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:32:47 - Kirby & The Forgotten World Is Really GoodOUTRO00:42:30 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerFallout TV adaptation adds Ella Purnell to its castLooks like Fortnite's "no building" mode will become permanentExplosion NetworkTHE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD SEQUEL HAS BEEN DELAYED UNTIL 2023KotakuActivision Blizzard Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $25 MillionPress StartE3 2022 HAS BEEN FULLY CANCELLED BUT YOU CAN STILL EXPECT LOADS OF ANNOUNCEMENTS IN JUNEArcade 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 Witcher 4 Announced, Ghostwire: Tokyo Review, Halo TV Show Impressions

A brand new Witcher game is on the way, but what is it about? And should we be as excited as we are given CD Projekt Red’s history?Also on this week’s episode is a review of Ghostwire: Tokyo, Tunic impressions, what we thought of the first episode of the Halo TV series and much more.Reviews/PreviewsAnno: Mutationem ReviewGhostwire: Tokyo ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:35 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:47 - Ghostwire: Tokyo Review00:13:38 - ANNO: Mutationem ReviewTHE NEWS00:17:23 - The Witcher 4 Is Happening00:28:39 - People Make Games Report Into Indie Developers00:31:46 - Ghostbusters 4v1 Game Revealed00:36:16 - That EB Games Marketplace Is Over00:37:44 - A Plague Tale Being Adapted For TVWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:40:39 - Tunic ImpressionsMAIN TOPIC00:46:46 - Halo TV Series ImpressionsOUTRO01:01:27 - GoodbyeResourcesKotakuNew Ghostbusters Game Coming To PC, ConsolesNew Witcher Game Director Promises No Crunch Despite Studio History Of CrunchPC GamerA Plague Tale: Innocence is going to be a TV seriesTwo reports paint a troubling picture of workplace abuses at acclaimed indie studiosPress StartA NEW THE WITCHER GAME IS NOW IN DEVELOPMENTTHE EB GAMES ONLINE ZING MARKETPLACE IS CLOSING 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

Trek To Yomi Preview, Starfield Details & WrestleQuest Grabs Our Attention

We discuss the most recent details released about Starfield, and Dylan has gotten hands-on with one of his most anticipated games of 2022, Trek To Yomi. Also, on the show, a surprise trailer for WrestleQuest moves the game quickly up Dylan and Ashley’s most anticipated games list, Mario Kart 8 DLC tracks are out, EA Play is cancelled and more.Reviews/Previews:Moss: Book IITrek To YomiHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:42 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:56 - Trek To Yomi Preview00:13:29 - Moss: Book II PreviewTHE NEWS00:15:30 - New Mario Kart 8 Tracks Are Live00:20:21 - EA Play Cancelled00:23:45 - Starfield Details In New Video00:30:47 - WrestleQuest Looks Great00:34:03 - The Quarry Is New Horror Game From Supermassive Games00:37:55 - Tencent's Latest Acquisition00:40:51 - The Streamer AwardsWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:44:27 - Dylan's Finished Pokemon Legends: ArceusOUTRO00:53:00 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkWRESTLEQUEST IS THE RPG FOR 80S AND 90S WRESTLING FANSIGNTencent Acquires Majority Stake in Rime Developer Tequila WorksKotakuEA Cancels Its Big Summer EventPress StartMARIO KART 8 DELUXE’S FIRST WAVE OF NEW TRACKS ARE AVAILABLE NOWSpielTimesTwitch: The Streamer Awards 2022 – All WinnersWellPlayedStarfield’s Companions, Dialogue Systems, Factions And More Have Been DetailedThe Quarry Is A New Teen-Horror Game From Until Dawn Developer Supermassive GamesArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

[Spoilercast] Horizon Forbidden West

Dylan and Ashley discuss Horizon Fordbidden West with full spoilers. Make sure you’ve played the game through til the credits before you check this one out. Horizon Forbidden West Reviewhttps://explosionnetwork.com/game-reviews/horizon-forbidden-west-reviewHosts: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

Yeah, Nah - Full Pokedex Part Two & Gran Turismo, Horizon Forbidden West Reviews

Our main topic this week is Pokemon Yeah/Nah as we finalise our teams. But before all of that, we do discuss Gran Turismo 7, Horizon Fordbidden West and PAX Australia 2022 dates. Reviews/PreviewsAztech Forgotten Gods ReviewGran Turismo 7 ReviewHorizon Forbidden West ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:25 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:02:23 - Gran Turismo 7 Review00:14:34 - Aztech Forgotten Gods Review00:15:47 - Horizon Forbidden West ReviewTHE NEWS00:27:43 - PAX AUS 2022 Is Happening00:32:14 - Gamescom Is Also Back IRL This Year00:35:51 - Overwatch 2 - Early Late NightsMAIN TOPIC00:39:55 - Yeah, Nah - Part 2 (Finale)OUTRO01:39:28 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerGamescom returns as physical event this yearPress StartPAX AUSTRALIA IS FINALLY HAPPENING AGAIN THIS YEAR AND HERE ARE THE DATESTwitter@VivinkArtArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Yeah, Nah - Full Pokedex Part One & Kirby The Forgotten Lands Impressions

Back on Arcade Couch Episode 55, we talked about Pokemon Yeah and Pokemon Nah and with the Pokedex from VivinkArt complete, we return to decide which Pokemon we’d want on our team.Also on the show this week are thoughts on the Kirby and The Forgotten Land demo, TGS, BAFTA nominees and Elden Ring. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:58 - Today On The ShowTHE NEWS00:04:37 - BAFTA Video Games Nominations 202200:10:40 - TGS Is Back For 2022 IRL00:22:07 - Nintendo Gets Closer To AchievementsWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:28:35 - Kirby and The Forgotten Land Demo Thoughts00:36:49 - Elden Ring, Still Hard, But There's A TutorialMAIN TOPIC00:48:13 - Yeah, Nah - Part One of Two01:34:06 - GoodbyeResourcesIGNBAFTA Games Awards 2022 Nominations AnnouncedKotakuThe 2022 Tokyo Game Show Will Be Held In-PersonPress StartTHE NINTENDO SWITCH JUST GOT MISSION AND REWARDS FEATURETwitter@VivinkArtArcade 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 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