Arcade Couch

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

The Game Awards 2021 - Talking About All The Winners & Trailers

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

Our Predictions Of What Will Be Announced At The Game Awards 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

Halo Multiplayer Impressions, The Game Awards Nominees

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

Battlefield 2042 Is Rough & How To Get Into League of Legends

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