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Nintendo Direct Delivers New Kirby, N64 +Sega Genesis Expansion Pack and Chris Pratt is Mario

It’s safe to say that Nintendo delivered a Nintendo Direct that everyone is unlikely to forget. Ciaran and Ashley discuss the reveals of Kirby and the Forgotten City and Splatoon 3, the announcement of Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack and the voice cast for the Mario movie. Chris Pratt is Mario.REVIEWS/PREVIEWSDeathloop ReviewKena: Bridge of Spirits ReviewHosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloMAIN TOPIC00:01:01 - Nintendo DirectREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:45:46 - Deathloop00:58:29 - Kena: Bridge of SpiritsTHE NEWS00:59:24 - Quantic Dream Making a Star Wars Game01:03:33 - Xbox Enlists Crystal Dymanic’s Help on Perfect Dark01:08:29 - Persona is celebrating 25th AnniversaryOUTRO01:10:40 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkAll The Trailers & Everything Announced During September 2021's Nintendo DirectAtlusThe Persona 25th Anniversary Celebration begins!EurogamerMicrosoft's Perfect Dark reboot will be co-developed by Crystal DynamicsWell-PlayedQuantic Dream Is Rumoured To Be Working On A Star Wars 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

Life is Strange: True Colors + TOEM Reviews, Tomb Raider Anime Casting & Apple vs Epic Finale

We review a bunch of games this week including Life is Strange: True Colors, TOEM and SkateBIRD. In the latter half of the episode, we also have impressions on Deathloop and the latest WarioWare game. In the news this week is the end (maybe) of Apple vs Epic so we talk about “who won.” There’s also a couple of video game/movie/tv news stories, game delays and much more.REVIEWS/PREVIEWSLake ReviewLife is Strange: True Colors Review SkateBird ReviewTOEM ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:48 - Today on the ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:05 - TOEM Review00:05:13 - SkateBIRD Review00:21:56 - Life is Strange: True Colors Review00:32:19 - Lake ReviewTHE NEWS00:36:59 - THQ Nordic 10th Anniversary Showcase00:47:40 - Battlefield 2042 & Dying Light 2 Delayed00:51:12 - Pokemon 25 The Album release date00:53:38 - Hayley Atwell cast in Tomb Raider anime00:56:02 - Driver TV Show in works01:01:07 - Apple vs Epic FINALE01:13:30 - Deltarune: Chapter 2 is out now01:19:24 - WarioWare: Get It Together Impressions01:28:01 - Deathloop ImpressionsOUTRO01:45:55 - GoodbyeResourcesDualShockersDying Light 2 Delayed Yet Again - No Longer Releasing in 2021.Explosion NetworkBattlefield 2042 Delayed To November 2021Bleeding CoolTomb Raider: Netflix Anime Series Taps Hayley Atwell as Lara CroftDeltarune: Chapter 2 Is Out Now For Free, Plans For Chapter 3-5 Will Cost Money When ReleasedPokemon 25: The Album Arrives Next MonthTHQ Nordic Announces New SpongeBob, Destroy ALl Humans 2 Remake And More During 10th Anniversary ShowcaseGamesIndustry.BizUbisoft revives Driver as a live-action seriesThe VergeApple And Epic Both Lost 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

The Artful Escape & Australian Game Developer Award Finalists

The Artful Escape is another game to receive big praise out of the Explosion Network offices and Dylan talks about why it’s so great. Pair this with the announcement of the Australian Game Developer Awards shortlist, which The Artful Escape is part of, and it’s a great week for that team.Also on the show this week we talk about not having playing Life is Strange: True Colors yet, the Pokemon Happy Meals at McDonald’s, Zing opening a marketplace and the Tripwire CEO getting himself thrown out of his office in a record time.Reviews/PreviewsF.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow TorchThe Artful EscapeHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:42 - This Week On The Show00:02:02 - We Talk About Not Being Able To Talk About Life is StrangeREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:10:05 - F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch Review00:11:35 - The Artful Escape ReviewTHE NEWS00:27:40 - Tripwire CEO00:32:17 - Focus Home Interactive Re-Names00:34:58 - Crash 25th Disappointment00:36:53 - All These Pokemon Happy Meals, Donuts & More00:46:51 - Zing Opens A Marketplace00:54:16 - Australian Game Developer Awards ShortlistOUTRO01:02:02 - GoodbyeResourcesKotakuEB Games Launches Zing Marketplace, AKA Nerdy GumtreeTripwire CEO 'Steps Down' After Supporting Texas Anti-Abortion LawNintendo LifeThere's More Crash Bandicoot Coming "Very Soon", According To Toys For BobPlayStation LifeStyleFocus Home Interactive Rebranded to ‘Focus Entertainment’ With Renewed Emphasis on Unique GamesPress StartPokemon Oreos Are Now A Thing BEcause Krispy Kremes & Happy Meals Weren't EnoughThe Pokemon 25th Anniversary McDonald’s Happy Meal Packs Are Hitting Australia This WeekArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

First Looks At Dead Space Remake and Marvel’s Midnight Suns

We have a lot of reviews to discuss this week including Ghost of Tsushima, Golf Club: Wasteland and The Big Con. Afterwards, we dive into the latest look at the Dead Space remake, Marvel’s Midnight Suns and more. Reviews/Previews:Fire Tonight ReviewGhost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut ReviewGhost of Tsushima - Iki Island DLC ReviewGolf Club: Wasteland ReviewKing’s Bounty II ReviewRoad 96 ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:19 - Shaping up the rest of 202100:08:59 - On the show this weekREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:09:25 - Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Review00:22:44 - Fire Tonight Review00:24:55 - The Big Con Review00:31:00 - Golf Club: Wasteland Review00:36:27 - Road 96 ReviewTHE NEWS00:48:21 - Our first look at the Dead Space remake00:57:49 - Midnight Suns gameplay reveal01:03:24 - Gameboy games might be coming to Switch Online01:06:26 - First look at the new Resident Evil movieOUTROGoodbye - 01:13:53ResourcesExplosion NetworkMarvel’s Midnight Suns Uses A Card-Based Battle SystemKotakuHere’s An Extremely Early Look At The Dead Space RemakePC GamerResident Evil film reboot reveals Claire, Leon, and the rest of the gangPress StartGame Boy & Game Boy Color Games Are Apparently Coming To Nintendo Switch OnlineArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Gamescon 2021: Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Halo Launch Date, Saints Row Reboot + Much More

We wrap up all the news out of Gamescon 2021 including Microsoft presentation and Geoff Keighley’s big Opening Night Love Showcase.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:56 - Talking about review scoresMAIN TOPIC - Gamescom00:09:25 - Xbox Gamescom Presentation00:20:26 - Opening Night Live hosted by Geoff KeighleyTHE NEWS01:35:30 - Netflix is now testing that games as part of service01:37:43 - Gamasutra changes their name01:39:31 - Summer of 58' developer suffers under Steams refund policy01:48:15 - Elden Ring news from previews01:54:23 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerNetflix adds first mobile games to streaming service in Poland-only testExplosion NetworkAll the Trailers and Everything Xbox Showed During Their Gamescom 2021 Showcase StreamGamescom Opening Night Live (ONL): All The Trailers And News From The ShowGames DeveloperSteam refund abuse has Summer of '58 developer Emika Games considering hiatusKotakuHere’s All The New Elden Ring News Worth KnowingYoutubeSAINTS ROW Welcome to Santo Ileso Trailer [ANZ]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

Psychonauts 2 Is GOTY Contender & Twelve Minutes Has Some Big Twists & Turns!

Ciaran has been playing Psychonauts 2 and explains why it’s is his GOTY for 2021 so far and what’s so special about the game. Dylan’s been playing Twelve Minutes and found the gameplay engaging, but the story to lose itself. And there are more games to talk about on top of those big reviews!Also on the show this week we discuss Skyrim getting release.. again, Fornite’s new mode being super-similar to Among Us, the Pokemon Presents and the reveal of Call of Duty: Vanguard.Reviews/Previews Mentioned:Psychonauts 2 ReviewTwelve Minutes ReviewOmno ReviewClid the Snail PreviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:27 - Psychonauts 2 Review00:17:49 - Twelve Minutes Review00:34:49 - Clid the Snail PreviewTHE NEWS00:43:54 - Fornite Mode Very Similar Too Among Us00:55:32 - Skyrim is Getting Released... Again00:57:15 - No Halo Infinite Co-Op At launch01:03:09 - Pokemon Presents - Info on Pokemon Legends: Arecus & More01:22:49 - Call of Duty: Vanguard RevealedOUTRO01:37:45 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerSledgehammer addresses Activision Blizzard allegations as it announces Call of Duty: VanguardExplosion NetworkPokemon Showcase: Gameplay From Brilliant Dimoan, Shining Pearl And Pokemon Legends: ArceusPress StartSkyrim Anniversary Edition Is Yet Another Skyrim Release With 500 Community Mods Including FishingVG24/7Among Us developer disappointed there was no collaboration with Epic on Fortnite Impostors modeWellPlayedHalo Infinite Won’t Have Campaign Co-Op Or Forge Mode At LaunchYoutubeReveal Trailer | Call of Duty®: VanguardArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Life is Strange: Wavelengths First Look, Nintendo Indie Showcase Shadowdrops & Idris Elba

Square Enix released their first trailer for the Life is Strange: True Colours prequel DLC, Wavelengths. Ashley and Ciaran share their thoughts on the footage and share their expectations a month out from the game’s release.In this week’s episode, they also discuss Halo Infinite getting classification in Australia, A number of games being shadow dropped out of the Nintendo Indie Showcase and Idris Elba announced as Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloTHE NEWS00:01:48 - PAX AUS 2021 Cancellations Make Us Feel Emotions00:09:38 - Nintendo Indie Showcase Features Shadowdrops00:15:20 - Should They Rename Overatch’s McCree? 00:22:35 - White Men Open a Studio00:27:14 - Halo Infinite’s Classification Means It’s Coming Soon00:32:49 - First Look at Life is Strange: Wavelengths00:44:23 - Idris Elba Is Knuckles the EchidnaOUTRO00:51:34 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkPAX Australia 2021 is cancelled and everyone is rightfully sad about itEverything announced and all the trailers from Nintendo Indie World Showcase for August 2021KotakuOverwatch League Casters Stop Saying McCree's NameEx-Far Cry Dev's New Game Studio Is 4.7% Women, Ready For MorePress StartHalo Infinite Looks Locked In For A 2021 Release After Being Rated In AustraliaPolygonLife is Strange: Wavelengths gets the spotlight in the latest trailerVarietyIdris Elba Joins ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ as KnucklesArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Back 4 Blood Impressions, Pokemon Go Boycott & Ariana Grande Fortnite

Our impressions on the Back 4 Blood beta and we also discuss the latest Fornite musical extravaganza as Ariana Grande joins the fornite-verse. Also on the show, Dylan talks about playing Golf Club Wasteland, Ashley talks about Fall Guys: Season 5 and we talk about the Pokemon GO boycott.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:26 - Today On The ShowMAIN TOPIC00:04:12 - Back 4 Blood ImpressionsTHE NEWS00:20:44 - Ariana Grande in Fortnite00:26:40 - PUBG Rebrands as PUBG: Battlegrounds00:33:00 - Focus Home Interactive Purchases Dotemu00:38:41 - AC: Valhalla Orlog Game Coming To EB Games00:45:04 - Another Massive RPG Is On The Way From Elder Scrolls Devs00:51:19 - Pokemon Go BoycottWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:01:00 - Fall Guys: Season 5 Impressions01:04:24 - Golf Club Wasteland [Preview]OUTRO01:11:07 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerPUBG is called PUBG: Battlegrounds now, I guessGameIndustry.BizFocus Home Interactive acquires Dotemu for €38.5mPC GamerFormer Elder Scrolls devs announce 'Grand RPG' The Wayward RealmsPolygonPokémon Go’s biggest players call on Niantic to restore pandemic bonusesPush SquareAriana Grande Rocks Our World in Epic Fortnite ConcertWellPlayedEB Games Is Stocking The Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Dice Game OrlogArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

PlayDate Preorders & Annapurna Interactives Showcase

PlayDate orders went live and were a big success. Did Dylan preorder one? Find out this episode. We also discuss all the trailers and news that came out of the Annapurna Interactive Showcase and how much we all love Stray.In this week’s episode, we also discuss the Halo Infinite leaks, Knockout City: Season 2, Pokemon Unite’s PTW items and Ciaran talks about his big dive into Final Fantasy XIV Online. Reviews/PreviewsNight Book Review SteelSeries Prime ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:19 - On The Show This WeekREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:02:42 - Night Book Review00:04:31 - SteelSeries Prime Mouse ReviewTHE NEWS00:08:20 - PlayDate Sales Go Live00:26:43 - Halo Infinite Single-Player Leaks00:30:33 - Annapurna Interactive ShowcaseWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:53:50 - Knockout City Season 200:58:20 - AEW: Elite General Manager01:03:35 - Pokemon Unite (We Don't Like Its Pay-To-Win)01:23:45 - Final Fantasy XIV OnlineOUTRO01:34:10 - Gimmick Collectables vs Microtransactions Poll Update01:36:57 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkAll the trailers and everything shown at Annapurna Interactive’s ShowcaseGameSpotPlaydate Sells Out 2021 Stock, Still Taking 2022 ReservationsPC GamerUh oh, Halo Infinite campaign details are leaking from the tech testPolygonPokémon Unite feels a little too ‘pay to win’ for some playersArcade 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, Pokemon Unite Impressions

EA Play Live 2021 brought several reveals including the rumoured Dead Space remake, and we discuss all the news on this week’s show. We’ve also been playing Pokemon Unite since last week’s attempt to explain the game and think it’s pretty good.This week we also discuss the Activision/Blizzard report and discuss the studio’s alleged abuse and power structure that sounds like it’s a “frat house.” Dylan has also reviewed Death’s Door and after months of hoping it’ll be one of the years best games, he’s happy to report it is his GOTY currently. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:06 - Today On The ShowMAIN TOPIC00:02:13 - Activision/Blizzard Suck00:11:39 - Ubisoft SucksREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:22:41 - Death's Door ReviewTHE NEWS00:34:32 - Fall Guys Season 500:38:36 - Netflix Getting Into Gaming00:43:58 - Tom Clancy's Elite Squad Is A Dead Game00:46:40 - Xdefiant Revealed00:51:17 - Skate 4 Is In Development00:54:27 - EA Play Live 2021WHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:14:29 - Cris Tales Impressions01:20:13 - Pokemon Unite ImpressionsOUTRO01:43:20 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkEA Play Live - All the trailers and everything revealed from the showNetflix takes first big step into the gaming marketGamesIndustry.BizReport details toxic culture, sexual harassment and racial pay disparity at Ubisoft SingaporeKotakuActivision Blizzard Sued By California Over Widespread Harassment Of WomenUbisoft Shutters Troubled Tom Clancy Game A Year After LaunchPC GamerEverything we know about XDefiant: Ubisoft's Tom Clancy crossover FPSPush SquareFall Guys Season 5 Introduces Limited Time Events, New Rounds, and More on PS4VG24/7Skate 4 likely open world, has multiplayer and character customizationArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion