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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

Forza Horizon 5 Review, Elden Ring Gameplay & Squid Game Rocks Twitch

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

Unpacking Review! Guardians of the Galaxy Impressions + more

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

GTA: The Trilogy Looks Good! And What Direction The Dark Pictures Should Head

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