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Fresh Looks At Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League & Gotham Knights

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

Switch OLED, Far Cry 6 Impressions & Twitch Hacks

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

Hot Wheels Unleashed Review, Netflix Buys Oxenfree Developer & Strangers Paradise: Final Fantasy Demo Thoughts

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

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