Episodes
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
We discuss The Game Awards 2021, all the winners, the reveals and massive trailers. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResourcesKotakuAll The Winners From The Game Awards 2021 [Updated]PC GamerEvery trailer at The Game Awards 2021Arcade 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 Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
It’s that time of the year again — our annual predictions for what trailers, reveals or surprises could happen during The Game Awards 2021.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:19 - Arcade Couch HousekeepingMAIN TOPIC00:04:20 - Our Predictions For The Game Awards 2021 Reveals, Surprises & TrailersOUTRO00:36:52 - 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
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
We discuss the surprise launch of the Halo Infinite: Multiplayer, Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, why Bobby Kotick sucks and go over The Game Award 2021 nominations while giving our predictions for who will win each category.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoReviews/Previews:Exo One ReviewNyxi Wireless Joy-Pad With 9 Colors LED ReviewRiders Republic ReviewSherlock Holmes Chapter One ReviewEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:49 - On The Show This WeekREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:29 - Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Review00:09:07 - Riders Republic Review00:10:04 - Exo One Review00:11:15 - Nyxi Wireless JoyPad With 8 Colours LED ReviewTHE NEWS00:12:37 - Bobby Kotick Sucks00:28:44 - The Game Awards Winners Nominees & Predictions01:07:51 - The Elders Scrolls 6 Is Xbox/PC Exclusive01:10:35 - Riot Forge Shadow Drops League of Legends Spin-Off01:15:50 - WB's MultiVersus Officially Revealed01:22:26 - Ed Sheeran In Pokemon GO01:25:40 - Mario Kart Live Update01:30:09 - Hunt: The Showdown Series In WorksWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:32:46 - More Call of Duty: Vanguard Thoughts01:35:23 - Halo Infinite Multiplayer Impressions01:51:19 - Ciaran's Been Playing Some Teamfight Tactics01:55:48 - Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story Impressions01:59:51 - Game & Watch: Zelda ThoughtsOUTRO02:01:36 - EB Games Level 5 Story02:04:16 - GoodbyeResourcesGamesIndustry.BizThe Elder Scrolls 6 confirmed as Xbox and PC exclusiveIGNWB's MultiVersus Officially Announced, Features Batman, Arya Stark, and MoreKotakuCalls For Bobby Kotick’s Resignation Intensify As Employees Stage WalkoutPokemon GO LiveA brand-new collaboration event with Ed Sheeran!The Game AwardsDeathlooop And Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Lead Nominations For The Game Awards 2021The Sixth AxisHunt: Showdown live action TV series announcedVG24/7Halo Infinite got 100,000 players on Steam in under an hour, attracted 272,000 in its first nightVoooksNew Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit update adds split-screen and more contentRiot Games shadow-drop two League of Legends spin-off games, announce two moreArcade 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 Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Dylan discusses his Battlefield 2042 review experience over the past week, and with Arcane being such a big hit, what is the best game to start playing to get into League of Legends? Also on the show this week is videos of GTA: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition buggy AF, PlayDate being delayed, Knockout City still being good and The Game Awards approach.Reviews/Previews:Battlefield 2042 Review in ProgressBright Memory: Infinite ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:30 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:02:36 - Battlefield 2042 Review In Progress00:26:16 - Bright Memory: Infinite ReviewTHE NEWS00:29:21 - Forza Horizon 5 Is Massive00:34:36 - GTA Trilogy - Definitive Editions Are Bugged AF00:38:41 - SteamDeck Delayed00:39:38 - PlayDate Delayed00:43:31 - Play League of Legends: Wild Rift Is You're Enjoying Arcane00:48:18 - Another League of Legends Spin-Off Announced00:52:42 - The Game Awards, Lot Of Games, No NFT'sWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:55:36 - Knockout City On PS5 Is Still Good00:58:16 - Call of Duty: Vanguard ImpressionsOUTRO01:02:48 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerForza Horizon 5 "largest launch" of any Microsoft gameKotakuHextech Mayhem Gives League Of Legends’ Weirdest Character His Own GameSteam Deck Delayed, Valve ApologizesPolygonCaitlyn and Jayce arrive in League of Legends: Wild Rift’s new eventPress StartA Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Definitive Edition Bug Montage AHas Arrived ANd It Pays Tribute To Cyberpunk 2077VG24/7The Game Awards will showcase 'at least 40 games', offer 'true next-gen-stuff'WellPlayedThe Launch Of Playdate Has Been Delayed Until Early 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 Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
We discuss Forza Horizon 5, Football Manager 2022 reviews, the Elden Ring gameplay, how a Squid Game inspired Steam game is taking Twitch by storm, and how one Twitch streamer is dealing with harassment over her username, SquidGame.Reviews & Previews Mentioned:Age of Empires IV ReviewFootball Manager 2022 ReviewForza Horizon 5 ReviewIn Sound Mind ReviewInscryption ReviewMario Party Superstars ReviewMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:03:42 - Today on the ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:04:11 - Forza Horizon 5 Review00:17:49 - Football Manager 2022 Review00:21:20 - Mario Party Superstars Review00:30:14 - In Sound Mind Review00:31:34 - Inscryption Review00:32:28 - Age of Empires IV Review00:35:10 - Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy ReviewTHE NEWS00:39:33 - Elden Ring Gameplay00:49:06 - Unpacking Is Worth Your Money + Has Fantastic Sound Design Too00:58:44 - Jinx Is In Fortnite01:00:17 - Red Dead Redemption Remaster Rumours01:06:31 - Devolver Digital Goes Public01:11:31 - Squid Game Clone Takes Over Twitch01:19:38 - A Streamer Unfortuantly Has The Username SquidGameOUTRO01:25:30 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerLeague of Legends' Jinx joins Fortnite ahead of Netflix's animated TV showGamesRadarRed Dead Redemption remaster reportedly in developmentKotakuA Squid Game Clone Is Taking Over TwitchHit Puzzle Game Unpacking Features 14,000 (!) Audio Files Replicating Ordinary SoundsNetflix's Squid Game Is Accidentally Making One Twitch Streamer's Life Way HarderPC GamerDevolver Digital has gone public with Sony acquiring a minority stakeYoutubeELDEN RING - Gameplay PreviewArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
After winning big at the AGDA’s Dylan gives his review of Brisbane based developer Witch Beam’s zen-puzzler, Unpacking, and Ashley and Ciaran dive into their thoughts on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.Also on this episode reviews for Moonglow Bay, Circuit Superstars and Age of Empires IV, plays A Quiet Place game announced, Halo Infinite trailers and Warner Bros fighting game leak. Reviews/Previews:Age of Empires IV ReviewCircuit SuperstarsMoonglow Bay ReviewUnpacking ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:02:30 - Unpacking Review00:17:05 - Moonglow Bay Review00:22:31 - Age of Empires IV Review In Progress00:24:57 - Circuit Superstars ReviewTHE NEWS00:28:10 - Queensland Games Tax Rebate00:30:30 - Amy Hennig Is Making A Marvel00:38:20 - Halo Infinite Story Gameplay00:41:39 - Tomb Raider 25 News00:46:00 - Warner Bros Fighting Game Leak00:51:47 - A Quiet Place Game00:55:46 - Does Snoop Dogg Leak The Next Grand Theft Auto?00:59:54 - PAX South Cancelled, What's That Mean For Australia?WHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:11:20 - Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy ImpressionsOUTRO01:22:01 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkA Quiet Place Game Announced, QuietlyHalo’s New Not-Cortana AI And Improved Visuals On Display In Halo Infinite’s Updated Campaign TrailerKotakuLeak: Batman, Steven Universe Come Together In Smash Bros.-Style Fighting GameQueensland To Introduce 15 Percent Tax Rebate For Game DevelopersTomb Raider’s 25th Anniversary Brings Sales And Details On New AnimeUncharted’s Amy Hennig Is Making A Marvel GamePlayStation LifestylePAX South Canceled Indefinitely as it Fails to Expand, Compounded by Effects of COVID-19Push SquareSnoop Dogg: Dr. Dre Working on 'Great F***ing Music' for GTA 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
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
The Grand Theft Auto Trilogy - Definitive Edition has its first trailer and screenshots in the wild, and it looks surprisingly good. We break down all that’s new about it, and if we’re interested in diving back into those games. The big release of the week however is The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, which Dylan didn’t love, so he discusses with Ash what they should do in the future to improve the series. Reviews/Previews:Despot’s Game: Dystopian Army Builder - Early Access ReviewEcho Generation ReviewThe Dark Pictures Anthology: House of AshesOther Reviews Of The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Mentioned:Checkpoint GamingWellPlayedHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:43 - Blue LightsREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:02:14 - The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Review00:11:06 - The Last Dark Pictures Game Announced For Season One00:18:38 - Echo Generation Review00:26:58 - Despot's Game: Dystopian Army Builder - Early Access ReviewTHE NEWS00:28:10 - Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Trailer & Screenshots Revealed00:35:02 - Nintendo Direct's Are 10 Years Old00:37:37 - New Splinter Cell Could Be In Production00:41:55 - Xbox Fridge Gets Picked Up By Scalpers00:49:13 - Cyberpunk 2077 & The Witcher 3 Current-Gen Versions All DelayedOUTRO00:51:59 - Random Tetris 99 Talk00:54:20 - GoodbyeResourcesGamesRadarThe Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me trailer is now online thanks to horror speedstersIGNScalpers Are Selling Sold Out Xbox Series X Mini FridgePress StartThe First Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edtion Screenshots And Gameplay Footage Have ArrivedTwitter@CDPROJEKTREDVGCA decade later, Ubisoft has finally greenlit a new Splinter Cell, sources claimVooksThe first Nintendo Direct took place 10 years ago todayArcade 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 Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
We discuss the Suicide Squad: Kill THe Justice League & Gotham Knights trailer that has come out of DC FanDome 2021. Also on the show this week Dylan talks about his final reviews for Back 4 Blood and Nickelodeon All-Stars, as well as his review for TRIOS and the EPOS H3 Hybrid headset. Reviews/PreviewsBack 4 Blood ReviewNickelodeon All-Stars ReviewTRIOS ReviewEPOS H3 Hybrid ReviewLittle Kite ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloMAIN TOPIC00:02:44 - [DC FanDome] Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League00:12:46 - [DC FanDome] Gotham KnightsREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:18:05 - Back 4 Blood Review00:31:10 - Nickelodeon All-Stars Review00:36:05 - TRIOS Review00:38:07 - E3 Hybrid Review00:40:48 - Little Kite ReviewTHE NEWS00:41:42 - What's Inside The Nintendo Switch OLED00:44:19 - Metroid Dread Developers Aren't All Credited00:50:33 - Animal Crossing Direct + Nintendo Switch Online Pricing01:05:52 - Battlefield 2042 Hazard Zone RevealOUTRO01:12:28 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkBrand New Trailer For Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Straight Out Of DC FanDome 2021The Court of Owls Are Here In The Latest Trailer For Gotham KnightsKotakuMetroid Dread Developers Criticise Studio For Not Crediting ThemThe Switch OLED Is Pretty Different On The InsidePC GamerBattlefield 2042 Hazard Zone is a PvPvE mode that takes cues from Hunt: Showdown, TarkovPress StartEven More Addictive DIY Is Coming In Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Huge Paid ExpansionArcade 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 Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
With his hands on the Nintendo Switch (OLED) model, Dylan gives his thoughts on the updated model, as well as his impressions of Metroid Dread. Ciaran’s been playing Far Cry 6 and has thoughts on Ubisoft’s latest. And we break down the Twitch leak, and if it’s okay to be discussing how much money streamers make.Also on the show this week are thoughts on Battlefield 2042, Back 4 Blood, the new Resident Evil movie trailer, Super Smash Bros Ultimate final reveal and much more.Reviews/Previews:Battlefield 2042 PreviewRainbow Billy: The Curse of The Leviathan Review The Last Friend ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:21 - Today On The Show00:01:48 - PSA: PAX Radio 2021 SpecialMAIN TOPIC00:05:53 - Nintendo Switch (OLED) Impressions w/ Metroid DreadREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:23:53 - Rainbow Billy: The Curse of The Leviathan Review00:31:59 - The Last Friend ReviewTHE NEWS00:33:28 - Australian Game Developer Awards00:39:15 - The Big Twitch Leak00:56:55 - GTA Trilogy Announced01:01:37 - Ghost Recon Battle Royale Announced01:04:01 - Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City Trailer Thoughts01:07:23 - Randy Pitchford Leaves Gearbox Games To Work On Gearbox Movies01:12:10 - Super Smash Bros Ultimate Final Fighter Revealed01:18:38 - Pokemon Arceus Isn't Open WorldWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:22:43 - Battlefield 2043 Beta01:34:12 - Far Cry 6 Impressions01:40:54 - Back 4 Blood ImpressionsOUTRO01:49:21 - PSA: PAX Radio 2021 Special Update01:51:07 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkSora From Kingdom Hearts Is The Final Fighter To Join Super Smash Bros UltimateUnpacking Picks Up Game Of The Year At The Australian Game Developer Awards 2021KotakuUbisoft Announces Ghost Recon Battle Royale In The Year Of Our Lord 2021PC GamerRandy Pitchford is leaving Gearbox games to focus on Gearbox movies, is still head of Gearbox overallPress StartGrand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edtion has Been Officially Announced And Is Releasing This YearVG24/7Twitch resets stream keys following major hack, just to be cautiousVooksPokémon Legends Arceus not open world, structured more like Monster HunterYoutubeRESIDENT EVIL: WELCOME TO RACCOON CITY - Official Trailer (HD)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
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Hot Wheels Unleashed is a surprisingly fun arcade racer; Netflix has bought Oxenfree developer, Night School Studio and Strangers Paradise: Final Fantasy is back with another demo. Also, on the show this week, there are many reviews and content from contributors that you should check out; Bandai Namco changed their logo for some reason, the League of Legends Arcane trailer is excellent, and cloud gaming comes to Australia.Reviews/Previews:A Juggler’s Tale ReviewHot Wheels Unleashed Review Love Colors ReviewTeacup Review[Steam Next Fest 2021] Aztech Forgotten Gods PreviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:44 - Bayonetta 300:06:52 - On The Show This WeekREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:07:39 - Hot Wheels Unleashed Review00:12:46 - Teacup Review00:14:00 - A Juggler's Tale Review00:14:28 - Love Colors Review00:14:47 - Aztech Forgotten Gods PreviewTHE NEWS00:15:39 - Dobly Vision On Xbox Series X|S00:16:39 - Bandai Namco Change Their Logo00:18:53 - TGS: Square Enix Showcase, Including Thoughts On New Strangers Paradise: Final Fantasy Demo00:29:51 - Nintendo Openly Says New 4K Switch Rumours Are False00:36:35 - Netflix Acquires Night School Studio00:40:15 - League of Legends Arcane Trailer ThoughtsWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:45:45 - Xbox Cloud Gaming Impressions00:55:41 - GeForce Now with RTX ImpressionsGOODBYE01:02:28 - Ash's Fucking TV01:03:48 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerNetflix acquires Oxenfree developer Night School StudioExplosion NetworkArcane - What To Expect From The League Of Legends Animated SeriesIGNSquare Enix Showcase at Tokyo Game Show 2021: The Biggest Announcements and RevealsKotakuAustralia Will Get Xbox Cloud Gaming From TomorrowBandai Namco Changed Its Logo And Fans Think It Kinda SucksPress StartDolby Vision Is Now Available On Xbox Series X/S With Over 1100 Games SupportedNintendo Has Shut Down More Reports Of A 4K Nintendo Switch Pro Being In DevelopmentYoutubeArcane | Official Trailer | 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