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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

Who’s Buying A Steam Deck? & We Prepare For Pokemon Unite And Predict The Metagame

We discuss the Steam Deck and if it’ll find a solid audience — if we ever get them in Australia. Who’s planning to buy one on the couch and who thinks it’s a big waste of money? Your first guess is probably right.Also on the show this week we discuss Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, a bunch of game delays. We also dive into Pokemon Unite which is releasing this week and try and make sense of the mechanics, different Pokemon types and meta-game. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:01 - Playing & Reviewing Games On EasyTHE NEWS00:09:25 - Steam Deck Announced & Our Thoughts00:34:54 - Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Revealed00:39:40 - Rider's Republic, Rainbow Six Extraction & Ghostwire: Tokyo Delayed00:47:47 - Pokemon Unite Releases This WeekOUTRO01:02:46 - GoodbyeResourcesKotakuBethesda’s PS5-Exclusive Ghostwire: Tokyo Delayed To 2022Everything You Need To Know About Steam DeckPC GamerSteam Deck reservations are already selling on eBay for absolutely stupid pricesThe Sixth AxisNickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a Smash like fighter coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and SwitchWellPlayedRainbow Six Extraction Delayed Until January 2022Ubisoft Delays Riders Republic Release To Late OctoberYoutubePokémon UNITE Launches on Nintendo Switch on July 21!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

Switch OLED Reveal & The Future of Assassin’s Creed + GTA 6

Nintendo has revealed the long rumoured ‘Nintendo Switch Pro’ to be an OLED model, and we discuss what we think about it. Also on the show this week we discuss the news of GTA 6 being set in Vice City, and a possibly 2023-2024 release date, plus the super early and weird announcement of what the next Assassin’s Creed project is about. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:45 - Today on the showMAIN TOPIC00:01:56 - Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) RevealTHE NEWS00:18:00 - Melbourne Esports Open Cancelled00:24:12 - GTA 6 Report00:31:56 - Assassin's Creed's FutureTHE NEWS00:46:41 - The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (Hands-On Preview)00:54:38 - Mario Golf: Super Rush Multiplayer ThoughtsOUTRO01:00:19 - GoodbyeResourcesAusGamersMelbourne Esports Open 2021 is No Longer HappeningExplosion NetworkNintendo Switch (OLED Model) Revealed, Releasing October 8thPress StartGrand Theft Auto 6 Will Apparently Be Set In A Modern Day Vice City With An Evolving MapUbisoftAn Update on Assassin’s Creed Infinity and the Future of the Assassin’s Creed FranchiseArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Death’s Door, Hot Wheels & more previews + a Dead Space reboot?!

A lot of hands-on games to be discussed in this week’s episode as Dylan discusses his time with Phantom Abyss, Hot Wheels Unleashed and Death’s Door. In the news, there’s a lot to talk about as well. From the rumour of a Dead Space reboot to the announcement that Bloober Team is working with Konami on a (not so) mysterious game. Reviews/Previews mentioned:Death’s DoorHot Wheels UnleashedPhantom AbyssScarlet NexusHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:49 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:29 - Scarlet Nexus Review00:02:18 - Phantom Abyss Early Access Review00:22:32 - Hot Wheels Unleashed Preview00:28:36 - Death’s Door PreviewTHE NEWS00:42:48 - Magic: Legends Shuts Down00:45:41 - Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Review00:48:13 - Casey Hudson Has Opened a New Game Studio00:51:04 - Control Sequels and Spin-Offs00:57:25 - Konami and Bloober Team Partner Up01:04:05 - A New Pokémon Theme Park In Japan01:08:33 - Dead Space Re-boot/Remake RumoursOUTRO01:21:17 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkMagic: Legends To Shutdown Servers November 1stGamesIndustry.BizFormer BioWare GM Casey Hudson forms Humanoid StudiosKotakuNew Pokémon Theme Park That Celebrates Nature Opening In JapanReport: Dead Space Reboot Is Actually A RemakePress StartA Control Multiplayer Game And A Big Budget Sequel Are On The WayKonami Is Partnering With Bloober Team And A New Silent Hill Game Is Almost Certainly On The WayArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Scarlet Nexus, Mario Golf: Super Rush Reviews

Dylan & Ashley discuss Scarlet Nexus, Mario Golf: Super Rush and how Knockout City is a month out from release. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

[Spoilercast] Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Join Dylan, Ashley & Ciaran for a spoiler discussion of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, the latest in the franchise from developed Insomniac Games.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

E3 2021 Awards: Best Game, Best Trailer + More

We wrap E3 2021 by picking our favourite conference, trailers, moment and our top five games of the show. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloMAIN TOPIC00:06:17 - Top 3 Things You're Disappointed Weren't At E300:21:02 - Best Conference Or Show Of E3 202100:22:47 - What Is Our Best Moment Of E3 202100:25:49 - Top 2 Trailers From E3 202100:30:06 - Our Top 5 Games Of E3 2021OUTRO00:55:55 - GoodbyeArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion