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The Medium Refused Classification In Australia

The Xbox Series X|S is out tomorrow. The PS5 Thursday. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:34 - Are Scores For Consoles Dumb?00:09:40 - The Final Next-Gen Check-In: What'd We Wheel & Deal?00:35:06 - November Games PreviewTHE NEWS00:51:37 - The Medium Banned In Australia & Delayed Worldwide00:55:46 - Marvel's Avengers Does Poor Sales For Square Enix01:02:09 - Mass Effect Collection Officially Announced01:11:56 - Watch Dogs: Legion (Week 2 Thoughts)01:23:16 - GoodbyeResources:EurogamerBloober Team's dual-reality horror The Medium has been delayed until JanuaryExplosion NetworkNovember 2020: The Video Games You Should Be Excited AboutPC GamerThe Medium has been refused classification in AustraliaPress StartMass Effect Legendary Edition Brings Together All Three Mass Effect Games Remastered In 4KVG 24/7Square Enix financials indicate Marvel's Avengers hasn't done as well as hopedYoutubeMarc RebilletArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Don’t Harass Devs Over Cyberpunk 2077 Delay

Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed, again. But doesn’t mean you should be harassing developers about it. We do discuss what implications and reasons could be behind the delay and what it means for the team of CD Projekt Red.This week Dylan has a bunch of reviews to discuss, including one of his favourite games of the year, Ghostrunner, the next Dark Pictures Anthology game, Little Hope and two Oculus Quest 2 reviews alongside some first impressions of the headset.In the new Assassin’s Creed is getting a Netflix series, Nintendo chuck their last Partner Direct for the year and Halo loses another director.Reviews/Articles Mentioned:The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope ReviewGhostrunner ReviewLittle Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing ReviewBlair Witch: Oculus Quest EditionHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloMAIN TOPIC00:11:16 - Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed, AgainREVIEWS00:29:05 - The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope Review00:33:15 - Ghostrunner Review00:43:45 - Oculus Quest 2 Thoughts w/ Little Witch & Blair Witch: Oculus Edition ReviewsTHE NEWS00:53:38 - Nintendo Mini Direct Run-Down01:04:56 - Halo Infinite Loses Another Director01:13:40 - Assassin's Creed Netflix Series On The Way01:25:42 - Nintendo Switch Pro To Use New Screen TypeWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:33:24 - Watch Dogs: Legion ImpressionsOUTRO01:42:55 - GoodbyeResources:Eurogamer"We are people, just like you" says Cyberpunk 2077 dev in response to death threatsExplosion NetworkEverything Announced In The Final Nintendo Partner Showcase For 2020KotakuHalo Infinite Loses Another DirectorOver 760,000 Australians Discovered Video Games Because Of COVID-19, Survey SaysNintendo LifeRumour: 'Switch Pro' Could Feature A Mini-LED Display, According To A New ReportPC GamerCyberpunk 2077 is 'ready for the PC,' but current-gen console versions still need workVG 24/7Assassin’s Creed live-action series coming to NetflixArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Our Gaming Bad Habits

With a light news week, we decide to discuss what some of our bad gaming habits are this week. Ranging from the dark side of trophy/achievement chasing to the allure of too many side quests. Plus why eating greasy food while your game is definitely a bad gaming habit.Dylan also discusses his reviews for The Red Lantern and Second Extinction and his impressions of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. We discuss why Nintendo continuing to make timed exclusive game release is bad, the Monster Hunter movie trailer is a mess and we break down the Xbox Series X/S launch lineup.Reviews/Articles Mentioned:The Red Lantern ReviewSecond Extinction Early Access PreviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:32 - Next-Gen Preorder UpdatesREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:09:40 - The Red Lantern Review00:17:43 - Second Extinction Early Acces PreviewTHE NEWS00:28:14 - Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light Is A Limited Release00:37:19 - The Xbox Series X/S Launch Lineup00:48:08 - Monster Hunter Movie Trailer ThoughtsWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING 00:53:49 - Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit MAIN TOPIC01:05:01 - Our Bad Gaming HabitsOUTRO01:21:39 - GoodbyeResources:Kotaku30 Years Later, The Original Fire Emblem Is Getting Localised For SwitchPress StartEB Games Will Have A VIP Trade Deal Event For PS5/Xbox Series X Pre-OrdersXbox Wire30 Games Fully Optimized on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Launch DayYoutubeMONSTER HUNTER - Official TrailerArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Top 25 Games of The Generation

Record live on twitch.tv/explosionnetworkIn a special episode celebrating Episode 100 Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran try to debate and select the Top 25 Games of the Generation.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 HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Should You Roll The Dice On Baldur’s Gate 3?

Both Ciaran and Ashley have been playing the Early Access release of Baldur’s Gate 3, but do they recommend it?Also on the show:Gamespot Australia ShutdownJB Hi-Fi Preorders MessReviews/Articles Mentioned:Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:17 - Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time ReviewTHE NEWS00:06:12 - JB Hi-Fi Preorder Mess Continues00:25:01 - ADGA Winners00:40:22 - Riot Shuts Down OPL00:51:00 - Gamespot Australia Is Shutdown00:58:18 - Another Resident Evil Movie On The Way01:06:51 - Epic Games v Apple Scheduled For 202101:12:08 - Amazon’s Crucible Is ClosedWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:20:29 - Baldur’s Gate 3 (Early Access) ImpressionsOUTRO01:39:44 - Episode 100 Is Next Week01:41:07 - GoodbyeResources:Explosion NetworkADGA 2020 Winners And Where To Play ThemKotakuAmazon Shuts Down Crucible Only 5 Months After LaunchGamespot Australia Has Shut DownJB Hi-Fi Will Now Let You Use Gift Cards On PS5 And Xbox Series X Pre-Orders, Sort OfRiot’s Australian Office And The Oceanic Pro League Is Shutting DownThe Resident Evil Movies Are Getting Rebooted With An Adaptation Of The First Two GamesPC GamerEpic And Apple Will Go To Trial In May 2021Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Crash 4 & Star Wars Squadrons Impressions

We discuss two big releases with Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time & Star Wars: Squadrons. Are we liking the latest that the PS1 mascot has to offer and is EA’s budget Star Wars game worth the price of entry?Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoTimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:03:10 - Star Wars: Squadrons Impressions00:23:00 - Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time Impressions00:37:10 - WTF Is Genshin Impact?THE NEWS00:45:45 - CD Projekt Red Still Crunching01:06:00 - Warner Bros. Games Says J.K Has Right To Her Views01:10:50 - 1-In-4 Ubisoft Employees Don’t Feel Safe01:14:25 - Target Cancells Xbox Preorders01:21:40 - Apex Legends Gets Crossplay Next WeekOUTRO01:25:15 - Episode 100 DetailsResources:EACross-Play Arrives Along With The Aftermarket Collection EventExplosion NetworkTarget Is Cancelling Xbox Series X PreordersKotakuOne In Four Ubisoft Employees Witnessed Or Experienced Misconduct, Internal Survey FindsReport: Warner Bros. Games President Says Transphobe J.K Rowling Has “The Right To Hold Her Opinions”The VergeCyberpunk 2077 Dev Breaks Promise, Will Force Employees To Work Six Days A WeekArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Xbox Has The Best Mobile App Going Around

The Xbox Series X/S preorders went about as well as the PS5s did. Did we all get one? Maybe. At least we have some good Xbox news to discuss: they have purchased Bethesda and they have a great new mobile app.Also on the show:Everyone’s Playing HadesThe Game Awards Will Be Back This Year(Apologies for some background noise this week, Ciaran is moving house!)Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:10 - Hello00:01:10 - Today On The ShowTHE NEWS00:01:40 - Listen To Our Bonus Episode00:02:10 - Buying An Xbox Series X/S Was Hard00:10:40 - People Accidentally Buying Xbox One S00:13:50 - Xbox Storage Is Expensive00:19:00 - Great New Xbox App00:26:00 - Xbox Will Probably Buy More Studios00:28:50 - Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be “Slightly Shorter”00:34:45 - Yakuza Movie In The Works00:37:45 - The Game Awards Are Back This December00:44:20 - Amazon Announces Gaming Streaming Service00:52:10 - Among Us 2 CancelledWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:57:25 - We’re All Playing Hades01:05:50 - Kingdom of Amalur Re-Reckoning ImpressionsOUTRO01:12:30 - Episode 100 Plans01:15:30 - GoodbyeResources:EurogamerCyberpunk 2077 Will Be “Slightly Shorter” Than The Witcher 3 Because Players Complained The Witcher 3 Was “Too Long”IGNAmazon Luna: Everything We Know About The New Video Game Streaming ServiceYakuza Movie Being Developed By SegaKotakuA Lot of People Accidentally Bought A Xbox One X YesterdayIt’ll Cost At Least $359 To Upgrade Your Xbox Series S/X Hard DrivePolygonGeoff Keighley’s The Game Awards Returns Dec. 10The Sixth AxisAmong Us 2 Cancelled As Decs Choose To Focus On Improving Among UsVG24/7Microsoft Will Consider More Developer Acquisitions Because It’s Harder To Build StudiosNew Xbox App Beta Lets You Download Xbox Games Before You Buy ThemArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We React To Xbox Buying Bethesda - What Does This Mean For PlayStation, Nintendo & The Future of Game Pass?

Massive news! Xbox has purchased Bethesda. What does this mean for the future of Xbox? How does this help bolster Game Pass? And what about little old PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, are they okay?Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResources:Explosion NetworkThe Elder Scrolls Online, Ghostwire: Tokyo & Deathloop Are Still Coming To PS5, Future Titles “On Case-By-Case Basis”Xbox is Buying Bethesda/Zenimax In $7.5 Billion AcquisitionKotakuEvery ZeniMax IP Microsoft Should Bring Back From The DeadArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

PS5 Pre-Orders VS Xbox Series X/S Pre-Orders

The PS5 pre-orders were a complete mess, but did we all get one? Do we think the Xbox Series X/S pre-orders will go smoother? And how does the PS5 price affect the Xbox Series X/S?Also on the show:Hogwarts Legacy & J.K Rowlings InvolvementOculus Quest 2 RevealedSuper Mario 3D All-StarsReviews/Preview Mentioned:Welcome to ElkHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:10 - Hello 00:01:00 - Today On The Show REVIEWS/PREVIEWS 00:01:50 - Welcome To Elk Review THE NEWS 00:04:40 - PS5 Pre-Order Mess 00:26:45 - Xbox Series X/S Pre-Order Information 00:43:00 - Oculus Event + Oculus Quest 2 01:03:40 - 3DS Is Dead 01:05:05 - Nintendo Direct Mini (New Monster Hunter Games) 01:17:40 - Cyberpunk 2077 Is Having A Lot Of Cameos 01:22:50 - "Hunter" Star Wars: Squadron Short Film 01:25:45 - Hogwarts Legacy & J.K Rowling WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING 01:51:50 - Super Mario 3D All-Stars - Impressions 02:00:45 - Among Us - What & What Is It? 02:10:40 - Hades - Full Release/Switch Impressions OUTRO 02:17:20 - Pile Of Shame Coming Into Next-Gen 02:22:25 - Episode 100 Is Coming Up 02:24:30 - GoodbyeResources:DualShockersAlanah Pearce Is The Latest Internet Celeb To Have A Cameo In Cyberpunk 2077Explosion NetworkNintendo Direct Mini (September) - Everything AnnouncedWhere To Pre-Order The PlayStation 5 In AustraliaWhere To Pre-Order The Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S In AustraliaOculusIntroducing Oculus Quest 2, The Next Generation Of All-In-One VRPolygonJ.K Rowling “Not Directly Involved” In Creation Of Hogwarts Legacy Game, Warner Bros. SaysVooksThe Nintendo 3DS Has Now Been DiscontinuedVR ScoutEvery Oculus Quest 2 Game Announced At Facebook ConnectYoutubeStar Wars: Squadrons - “Hunted” CG ShortArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Xbox Series X/S Price, Release Date & Comparison Breakdown

We break down all the news about the Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S. Pre-order information, the price, release date and comparison of the consoles. Will PS5 match the price? And much moreAlso on the show:Ubisoft Forward (September)Pitching Mario Kart LiveReviews/Previews Mentioned:Ary and the Secret of Seasons ReviewDap PreviewBest Friend Forever ReviewTell Me Why ReviewUnpacking PreviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriacornoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:10 - Hello00:01:15 - Today On The ShowMAIN TOPIC00:01:50 - Xbox Series X/S Leak & Following Price, Release Date & DetailsREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:31:10 - Best Friend Forever Review00:36:45 - Ary and the Secret of The Seasons Review00:39:10 - PAX Online Early Thoughts/ Dap & Unpacking PreviewTHE NEWS00:49:40 - Ubisoft Forward Overall Thoughts00:52:40 - All The Games Announced & Shown During Ubisoft Forward01:16:40 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity01:19:25 - Nintendo Asking Devs To Make Switch Games “4K-Ready”OUTRO01:27:10 - We Argue About Mario Kart Live, Again01:39:40 - GoodbyeResources:Explosion NetworkEverything Announced During Ubisoft Forward September 2020PAX Online 2020Xbox Series X/S Release Date, Price & Pre-Order Information RevealedGamespotHyrule Warriors Prequel To Zelda: Breath of The Wild RevealedKotakuReport: Nintendo Asking Studios To Make Switch Games “4K-Ready”Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion