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The Biggest News Stories In Gaming For 2020

Dylan & Ashley discuss the biggest news stories that affected the gaming world in 2020. 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

Is Cyberpunk 2077 The Biggest Let Down Of All Time?

CD Projekt Red continues to step in it and the continuing tail of Cyberpunk 2077’s horrible console launch goes on. Is this the biggest let down upon release? We discuss.Dylan also talks about a handful of games he’s been paying this week including finishing Hades, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, as well as trying Monster Train and maintaining a pet bird on his phone with Bird Alone.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloMAIN TOPIC00:01:47 - Cyberpunk 2077 Is Pulled From PlayStation Store As Calls For Refunds Continue00:18:37 - CDPR Staff & Investors Aren't Happy With The Release Of Cyberpunk 2077; Working Conditions; Public Image00:29:01 - GOG Announces & Then Pull Placing Devotion On StorefrontTHE NEWS00:32:05 - Calisto Project Is In The PUBG Universe00:34:51 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla Now Has Paid Microtransactions00:38:58 - Vin Diesel Is More Than Just Starring In Ark 2WHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:43:52 - Dylan Finally Finished Hades00:49:29 - Ori & The Will of the Wisps Is Amazing According To Dylan00:51:45 - Bird Alone Is A Pet On Your Phone & Adorable Game00:54:48 - Monster Train Is As Good As Everyone Is Saying It Is00:58:08 - What Ciaran Is Loving About Cyberpunk 2077OUTRO01:01:40 - Here's When The Explosion Network Awards For 2020 Are Coming01:02:29 - GoodbyeResourcesGamesIndustry.BizRed Candle Games Announces Launch Of Devotion On GOG; GOG Says It Won’t List ItIGNPSA: Resident Evil Village Spoilers Have Seemingly LeakedKotakuSony Pulls Cyberpunk 2077 From Sale, Offers Ps4, PS5 Buyers RefundsPC GamerVin Diesel Isn’t Just Starring In Ark 2, He’s Also Working On The GamePolygonThe Callisto Protocol Is A Return To Sci-Fi Horror From Dead Space CreatorsVG24/7CD Projekt Staff Furious At Bosses Over Cyberpunk 2077 LaunchWell PlayedUbisoft Has Added Paid XP Boosts To Assassin’s Creed ValhallaArcade 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 2020 - Sephiroth! Perfect Dark! Mass Effect! & All The Winners

The Game Awards brought the big reveal as always with trailers for Perfect Dark, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and the reveal of Sepiroph joining Super Smash Bros — just to name a few. We discuss all of the trailers and pick some of our favourites as well as running down the list of winners and, as always, giving out thoughts on what could be done to improve The Game Awards show.At the back end of the show, both Ciaran and Ashley give their early impressions of Cyberpunk 2077 and Dylan talks about Call of the Sea. 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

Dragon Age & Mass Effects Future Looks Shaky

A mammoth amount of reviews to discuss this week. Dylan breaks down his reviews for Sackboy: A Big Adventure, The Pathless, Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition and discusses with Ash their time playing Worms Rumble. Our main discussion this week is about the recent departures of big people from Bioware, and what this could mean for the future of the studio. We want nothing but great things to come from the upcoming Mass Effect and Dragon Age games after all! If you stick around until the end of the show you’ll get to hear Dylan talk about playing Fortnite with Ash and how they both suck at the building. Reviews/Articles Mentioned:Sackboy: A Big Adventure ReviewThe Pathless ReviewWorms Rumble ReviewCall of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War Final ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:38 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:55 - Sackboy: A Big Adventure Review00:03:12 - The Pathless Review00:05:45 - Worms Rumble Review00:15:26 - Call of Duy: Black Ops - Cold War Review00:20:34 - Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition ReviewTHE NEWS00:23:57 - Nintendo World In Japan Is Looking Awesome00:26:48 - New Crash Bandicoot Game Being Teased00:31:01 - Microsoft Acquires Smash.gg00:34:09 - CD Projekt Red Doesn't Want You Streaming Cyberpunk 2077 Early00:43:50 - Bioware Studio Head & Key Producer LeaveOUTRO00:55:40 - The Game Awards Are On Friday00:58:31 - Dylan & Ashely Did Fortnite01:01:21 - GoodbyeResourcesGamesIndustry.bizMicrosoft acquires Smash.ggKotakuFirst Look Inside Super Nintendo World, Which Opens In Japan Next FebruaryBioWare Studio Head, Dragon Age Producer Both Leave StudioThe Sixth AxisNew Crash Bandicoot game potentially teased in Crash 4VG24/7Cyberpunk 2077 streams and Let's Plays will be taken down ahead of releaseArcade 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 2020 Predictions

Our annual Game Awards predictions episode is here! Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran attempt to pick each of the winners and then drop 5 trailer/reveal they think could happen each. Who will come out on top this year? Find out on December 11th when The Game Awards streams live around the globe.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

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales [Spoilercast]

Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran discuss everything from the ending to the teaser for the next Spider-Man game in this spoilercast about everything Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResources:Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ending (2020)Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Launch TrailerMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales - VENOM Post Credits CutscenesThe First 22 Minutes of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales On PS5Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Cyberpunk 2077 Is Going To Be Insane

Cyberpunk 2077 is now only a couple of weeks away. CD Projekt Red has dolled out the final details in the lead up to the release this past week in the final Night City Wire. A massive gameplay video, Keanu Reeves behind the scenes and gameplay comparison between Xbox Series X and Xbox One X are the showcase. There’s still more we’re waiting on — including PS5 VS PS4 Pro gameplay, but if you’re planning to play on PC the minimum specs for 1080p through to RT/4K has been served up.Dylan also discusses his time playing Demon’s Souls, Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War. Later in the show, Ciaran finally has his hands on an Xbox Series X and gives us his first impressions. We also have the nominees for this years The Game Awards. Our predictions episode is coming next week!Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloMAIN TOPIC00:01:13 - Cyberpunk 2077's Final Night City WireREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:15:08 - Demon's Souls Review00:23:02 - Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review00:24:09 - Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War ReviewTHE NEWS00:28:16 - The Game Awards 2020 Nominees00:39:44 - 007 Bond Game In Production At IO InteractiveWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:45:54 - Ciaran's Xbox Series X Impressions00:47:14 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla ImpressionsOUTRO01:02:33 - GoodbyeResourcesThe Game AwardsNomineesVG24/7Cyberpunk 2077 PC Specs Revealed For 1080p, 1440p, and 4K gameplayWellPlayedProject 007 Is A New James Bond Game From Hitman Developer IO InteractiveYoutubeCyberpunk 2077 Official GameplayCyberpunk 2077 - Night City Wire Special: Xbox One X and Xbox Series X footageCyberpunk 2077 - Behind the Scenes: Keanu ReevesArcade 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 PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X Reviews

It’s launch week for both the Xbox Series X & PlayStation 5 so we dive into both consoles and their libraries. Review mentioned:Astro’s Playroom ReviewBright Memory InfiniteBugsnax ReviewForza Horizon 4 - Xbox Series X ReviewThe Falconeer ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:04:43 - Xbox Series X - Launch Thoughts00:15:33 - Crackdown 3 Running On Xbox Series X00:16:03 - The Outer Worlds Running On Xbox Series X00:16:45 - Ori & The Will of The Wisps - Xbox Series X Enhanced00:19:21 - Forza Horizon 4 - Xbox Series X Review00:22:12 - Bright Memory Infinite - Xbox Series X Review00:25:51 - The Falconeer - Xbox Series X Review00:32:01 - Tetris Effect: Connected - Xbox Series X Review00:37:41 - Xbox Series X Review00:50:18 - DualSense Controller Is Next-Gen01:01:50 - Astro's Playroom - PS5 Review01:03:09 - Bugsnax Review01:07:36 - PS5 Launch Week Bugs01:19:20 - Nintendo Game & Watch Review01:24:09 - 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

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