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Mortal Kombat Movie Review, DICE Awards & Battlefield Dreams

It’s all about MORTAL KOMBAT this week as Ashley discusses his thoughts on the film. Is it a good video game movies? That much seems for sure, but that doesn’t mean the film isn’t without its criticisms. Dylan and Ashley discuss their time playing Operation: Tango, which is a co-op puzzle game due out in June. Plus the two dive into the latest news including Discord no longer for sale, a Battlefield game announcement coming soon and Hades winning big at the 2021 DICE Awards.Reviews/Preview Mentioned:Mortal KombatOperation: TangoHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:49 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:14 - Mortal Kombat Movie Review00:10:33 - Operation: Tango PreviewTHE NEWS00:17:04 - Discord Isn't Being Sold... For Now00:20:30 - Star Wars: The Old Republic Remake Details00:25:50 - Battlefield News Is Coming Soon00:33:13 - DICE Awards - Hades Wins Big00:38:03 - Nintendo Switch Compatible Printer00:44:25 - Apex Legends Is Shaking Things Up SoonWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:50:59 - Clap Hanz Golf Thoughts00:55:40 - Magic: The Gathering - Strixhaven Set ImpressionsOUTRO00:59:10 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkApex Legends In-Game Teaser Names ‘The Arena’ OfficiallyMagic: The Gathering’s Latest Set, Strixhaven: School Of Mages Has Launched In MTG ArenaGamesIndustry.BizHades Wins Game of The Year At DICE Awards 2021Press-StartA New Battlefield Game Is Still Coming This Year And A Separate Mobile Battlefield Game Is Coming Next YearA Nintendo Switch Compatible Pikachu Photo Printer Is Coming Just In Time For Pokemon SnapVG24/7Discord Ends Talks With Microsoft, Will Remain An Independent CompanyStar Wars: Knights of The Old Republic’s Unannounced Remake Is Being Developed By Aspyr - ReportsArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Resident Evil Village Showcase + Nintendo Indie World

Dylan and Ashley discuss all the games shown off during the Nintendo Indie World, and the news and trailers during the Resident Evil Showcase. Also on the show, we have a job listing point towards an open-world Bioshock game, a job-listing pointing towards the League of Legends cinematic universe and some trailers to discuss. Buddy beat Ciaran in It Takes Two mini-games.Reviews/Previews Mentioned:Oddworld: Soulstorm Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:55 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:03:04 - Oddworld: Soulstorm ReviewTHE NEWS00:04:22 - Apex Legends Hits 100 Million Players00:07:11 - Next Bioshock To Be Open-World00:11:50 - League of Legends Cinematic Universe On Its Way00:17:32 - New Pokemon Snap Details00:22:57 - Rumours Of Square Enix Being SoldMAIN TOPIC00:29:20 - Nintendo Indie World - April 202100:52:28 - Resident Evil Showcase - Village & RE4 VROUTRO01:09:20 - GoodbyeResourcesAusGamersThe Next BioShock Looks To Be An Open World GameExplosion NetworkEverything Announced During Capcom’s Second Resident Evil ShowcaseNearly 7-Minute New Pokemon Snap Trailer Details The World, Items And Photography ToolsEurogamerApex Legends Hits 100m Player MilestoneIGNRiot Is Planning a League of Legends Cinematic UniverseKotakuEverything Announced During Today’s Nintendo Indie WorldNintendo LifeSquare Enix Says It's Not For Sale, Shoots Down Acquisition RumoursArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Outriders Review - It’s Actually Good! And Is Kojima Heading To Xbox?

After a week of playing Outriders, Dylan posted his review and has fallen for the games combat, loot and power systems. Is it without faults? Of course not, and Ashley and Ciaran discuss their thoughts on the game as well as some of their complaints. We also touch on the shaky launch period, and why you shouldn’t attack community managers online.Also on the show this week there are rumours Hideo Kojima could be joining forces with Xbox, Apple Arcade gets a massive update to its library, E3 2021 is going all-digital and much more — including a Ciaran v Buddy update.Reviews/PreviewsOutriders ReviewHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:17 - We Have PAX AUS 2021 Tickets!REVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:15:29 - Outriders ReviewTHE NEWS00:43:38 - Outriders Players Get Free Community Appreciation Pack After Server Issues00:48:58 - DontNod Is Publishing Games Now00:54:25 - Apple Arcade Gets A Big Update00:59:58 - E3 Goes Digital For 202101:13:33 - Could Hideo Kojima Release An Xbox Exclusive Game?OUTRO01:28:34 - Ciaran v Buddy Update In It Takes Two Mini-Games01:34:55 - GoodbyeResourcesE3Expo.ComE3 2021: Game OnGameIndustry.BizDontnod Moves Into Third-Party PublishingKotakuApple Arcade’s Biggest Expansion Yet Adds 30 New Games Including Fantasian, NBA 2K21, And Oregon TrailPunters Report 502 Errors, Double Charging & Queue Jumpers While Trying To Get PAX Aus TicketsPlayStation LifestyleOutriders Offers Free Community Appreciation Package for Those Affected by Launch Server IssuesPress StartXbox Is Apparently Trying To Steal The Deal For Hideo Kojima’s Next 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

It Takes Two & MTG Arena Reviews, Disco Elysium In Australia

We’ve all been playing It Takes Two and have a lot of thoughts on the follow up to A Way Out. Dylan’s also discusses his reviews for the Xbox Wireless Headset, and the iOS version of Magic: The Gathering Arena. Plus Ciaran’s been playing Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, which, as of recording, was still being sold on Steam, even though the game was refused classification in Australia. Long story short: Ciaran is loving it, and just wished someone had told him to play it earlier. There’s also some heavy NERD segments this week between the Magic: The Gathering and DOTA/LoL discussions. Enjoy. Reviews/Previews MentionedIt Takes TwoMagic: The Gathering Arena ReviewXbox Wireless HeadsetHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:49 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:01:07 - It Takes Two Review00:19:18 - Xbox Wireless Headset Review00:28:09 - Magic: The Gathering Arena ReviewTHE NEWS00:42:21 - DOTA: Dragon's Blood Skyrockets Character Popularity00:51:02 - Niantic Are Making Some Kind Of AR Headset00:58:23 - Disco Elysium Is Still Being Sold In AustraliaWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:00:53 - Ciaran's Been Playing Disco Elysium - The Final Cut01:07:32 - Dylan's Started Shadow of The Tomb RaiderOUTRO01:13:59 - GoodbyeResourcesIGNDota 2 Dragon Knight Pick Rate Increased Following Netflix ShowKotakuDisco Elysium Is Basically Banned In Australia, But Steam Is Like Fuck It, We’ll Keep Selling It AnywayVR Scout‘Pokémon Go’ Developer Niantic Is Working On Its Own HeadsetArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Discord To Microsoft? Best of ID@Xbox Showcase & Monster Hunter Rise Impressions

Microsoft is reportedly close to closing a deal to buy Discord. Would this be good news for gamers, and the general public — or just bad news bears? We discuss the implications of this purchase, compared to something like Skype and what it could achieve for a cross-system party play, communication, and community building. Dylan talks about popping his Monster Hunter cherry this episode as he’s been playing the latest entry in the franchise, Monster Hunter Rise. He’s also been playing Crash Bandicoot’s latest adventure, which is on mobile. Both Dylan and Ashley also discuss Gotham Knights delay, Xbox Live dying, a bunch of ID@Xbox Games and how Peter Dutton is sucking-ass on a daily. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:34 - Today On The ShowTHE NEWS00:01:15 - Gotham Knights Delayed Until 202200:04:53 - Xbox Live Is Dead00:08:59 - Six Best Games From ID@Xbox Presentation00:35:28 - Day & Date Games Announced For Game Pass00:37:38 - Ikumi Nakamura Starts Her Own Studio00:41:48 - Peter Dutton Blames Toxic Workplace Culture On Video Games00:50:33 - Microsoft In Talks To Buy DiscordWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:00:06 - Monster Hunter Rise Impressions01:07:18 - Crash On The Run Is An Okay Mobile RunnerOUTRO01:13:00 - GoodbyeResourcesIGNOver 20 ID@Xbox Games Are Launching Day One With Xbox Game PassKotakuReport: Microsoft Wants To Buy Discord For "Over $10 Billion"RIP, Xbox Live (2002-2021)Press StartGothan Knights Has Been Delayed Until Next YearPeter Dutton Suggested That Grand Theft Auto Could Be Partly To Blame For Men’s Toxic BehaviourVG24/7Ghostwire: Toky Developer Ikumi Nakamura Has Set Up Her Own StudioYoutubeDeath's Door - Announcement TrailerMoonglow Bay | Announce TrailerNobody Saves The World - Reveal TrailerThe Ascent | Co-op TrailerThe Wild at Heart | Release Date TrailerArcade 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 Colours Revealed, Sony Buys EVO, Disco Elysium Banned In Australia

We discuss everything show during ‘Square Enix Presents,’ with the highlight being the reveal of a brand new Life is Strange game. It’s being developed by Deck Nine Games, the team behind Life is Strange: Before The Storm. Which, by the way, is getting released alongside the original game in a remastered package. Exciting!This week we also talk about Sony buying Evo and what that means for the fighting game esports world. Plus Disco Elysium: The Final Cut has been refused classification in Australia. It’s ridiculous, it’s stupid, it’s a sign of how out-dated the classification system, but we sure hope it’s rectified. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:34 - Today On The ShowMAIN TOPIC00:01:10 - Square Enix Showcase - Overall Thoughts00:08:25 - Outriders Presentation00:11:55 - Tomb Raider 25th Anniversary00:13:29 - Square Enix Mobile Game Announcements00:15:17 - Marvel's Avengers Showcase00:22:24 - Balan Wonderland Is A Game00:23:22 - Life is Strange: True Colours Revealed00:36:02 - Forspoken Officially RevealedTHE NEWS00:39:15 - Sony Buys EVO00:43:58 - Starfield To Release This Year?!00:49:57 - EA Play Joins Game Pass For PC00:55:13 - Dying Light 2 Is Still A Game That's Coming Out00:57:07 - You Can Finally Buy Devotion Again00:59:29 - Are Pokemon GO Eggs Lootboxes?01:06:04 - Fortnite Is Trying To Build A Story01:10:45 - Disco Elysium Refused Classification In AustraliaOUTRO01:15:20 - GoodbyeResourcesKotakuDisco Elysium Has Been Refused ClassificationEverything We Saw In Today’s Square Enix PresentsPokemon Go’s Eggs Aren’t Lootboxes, They’re Fun PresentsSony Buys EvoPC GamerThe Avengers Directors Were Behind Fornite’s Season 6 CinematicPress StartDying Light 2 Is Apparently Still Releasing This YearEA Play Has Joined Xbox Game Pass PC Bringing 60+ Free Games To The ServicePolygonCensored Horror Game Devotion Available Once Again On New StoreVG24/7Starfield Seemingly Targeting 2021 Release, Bethesda Considering Summer RevealArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Xbox Completes Purchase of Bethesda, PAX AUS Dates Announced

Xbox finally got approval from the US and EU to acquire ZeniMax Media. After adding a stack of Bethesda’s back catalogue to Gamepass, Phil Spencer was unclear about the exclusivity of future titles. Will we see future titles on PS5 or are Deathloop and Tokyo: Ghostwire the final Bethesda Playstation games?Ashley and Ciaran also discuss their feelings about the announcement of dates for Pax Australia in October, the “EAGate” scandal that has hit Fifa 21 and Roblox being worth so much money.Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloTHE NEWS00:01:09 - Country Roads Take Me Home To Pax Aus00:06:34 - Square Enix Presents Coming00:21:25 - What was “EAGate”?00:28:28 - Roblox Rock Wall Street00:35:06 - A New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’s Game Has Us Excited00:38:26 - Esports Growth Predicted to ContinueWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:43:45 - Yakuza: Like A Dragon ImpressionsMAIN TOPIC00:49:29 - Bethesda Officially Joins XboxOUTRO01:00:22 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerFIFA 21 rocked by "EAGate" scandal after company employee is alleged to have sold coveted Ultimate Team cards for thousands of poundsGamesIndustry.BizGlobal esports, game streaming markets to reach $3.5b by 2025 - JuniperNewzoo anticipates global esports market will grow to $1.08b in 2021KotakuPAX Australia Is Back [Update]Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Is A Brand-New Old-School Beat-Em UpMicrosoft Confirms Some Future Bethesda Games Will Be Exclusive To Xbox And PCPolygonWhat is Roblox? And how did it get so huge?20 Bethesda games coming to Xbox Game Pass: Here's the full listPress StartSquare Enix Is Holding A Digital Showcase With Game Announcements And UpdatesXboxOfficially Welcoming Bethesda to Team XboxArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosionArcade Couch is the Explosion Network’s premiere video games podcast featuring discussions on the latest releases, tech, industry news and more, available every Saturday at 6 AM AEST

New Nintendo Switch 4K Launching This Year, Pokemon Go AR Show-Off & Aliens Fireteam Revealed

There’s credible reporting that states that a New Nintendo Switch model is about to hit production. This new Switch will include a larger OLED 720p screen. There’s also reports that the dock could display the Switch up to 4K. We discuss all of this, and if it’s a smart move for Nintendo to release an upgraded Switch wit the potential to alienate fans.Post Malone had his Pokemon Concert and Dylan was a fan, plus he discusses how much he likes the idea of Pokemon with HoloLens. Ciaran and Ashley aren’t sold as much. But there’s bickering to be had between both of them as soon as Ciaran once again dares to call Fall Guys a dead game. Even though Epic Game just bought the developer. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloTHE NEWS00:01:58 - We're Not Watching The Elden Ring Trailer00:08:44 - That Post Malone Pokemon Concert Was Good00:15:28 - Pokemon Go x Microsoft HoloLens00:20:37 - Aliens: Fireteam Revealed00:25:11 - Dungeons & Dragons AAA RPG In Development00:28:01 - Epic Games Buys Fall GuysWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING00:34:44 - Fights In Tight Places ImpressionsMAIN TOPIC00:43:04 - Report: Nintendo Switch With 4K Dock/720P OLED Screen In ProductionOUTRO01:05:21 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkPost Malone Pokemon Concert Was Short & SweetPC GamerThere’s A Big-Budget Open-World Dungeons & Dragons Game In DevelopmentUploadVRWatch: Pokemon Go HoloLens Demo Uses Microsoft Mesh For Multiplayer BattlesYoutubeAliens: Fireteam - Exclusive 25 Minutes of Gameplay | IGN FirstKicking Heads & Taking Names | Fights in Tights Spaces First Hour [Explosion Network Plays]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

Pokemon Arceus Reveal, Blizzcon 2021 News, Hogwarts Legacy Heats Up

It’s been a big week in video games news with a Pokemon Presents to discuss and Blizzconline from the back end of last weekend. We also talk about a bunch of games being cancelled like Anthem, but also once again talk about Hogwarts Legacy’s latest controversy and end up in a “is cancel culture a real thing?” conversation.Dylan and Ashley had also played some of the Outriders demo this past week, so they give their thoughts on that upcoming game. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoReview/Previews:Outriders PreviewEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:36 - Today On The ShowMAIN TOPIC00:02:14 - Pokemon Presents Thoughts00:06:04 - New Pokemon Snap00:09:27 - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shinning Pearl00:12:47 - Pokémon Legends: ArceusREVIEWS/PREVIEWS00:25:20 - Outriders PreviewTHE NEWS00:37:56 - Blizzconline 2021 Thoughts [Overwatch 2, Diablo 4]00:49:26 - Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 Is Over, For Now00:53:01 - Anthem Is Officially Cancelled00:59:33 - Hogwarts Legacy Stirs Up Some More Controversy01:01:00 - Cancel Culture Discussion01:30:41 - Halo TV Series Officially Coming Next Year01:35:39 - Hot Wheels: Unleashed Sounds Great01:38:35 - Aussie Indie Devs Getting Funding From Film VictoriaOUTRO01:44:23 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerHalo TV Series To Premiere In Early 2022Explosion NetworkEverything Announced During Pokemon Presents 25KotakuBioWare Says It’s Giving Up On AnthemEverything Announced At BlizzConline, The Virtual BlizzconPolygonUpcoming Harry Potter Game Keeps Brewing TroubleWellPlayedFilm Victoria Announces Which Games Will Share $550,000 In FundingGet Ready To Pedal To The Mattel In Hot Wheels UnleashedVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Developer Dropped From Project; Will Not Release In 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

Nintendo Direct (Zelda, Mario Golf), Marvel’s Avengers, Mortal Kombat Movie

For the first time in a very long time, we have a Nintendo Direct to discuss. We break down all the games shown and announced in a rather heavy RPG leaning showcase.Also, this week: Bungie announces plans to expand, Marvel’s Avengers announces the PS5/XBX and Hawkeye expansions, and we break down the first trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat movie. Ciaran has also been playing Valheim, which has taken the internet by storm this past week, and he explains what makes this Viking survival game so much fun. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:05 - Today On The ShowTHE NEWS00:03:36 - The First Nintendo Direct Of 202100:49:48 - Bungie Expands As A Studio & Plans More Destiny As Well As New IP00:55:18 - Marvel's Avengers Next-Gen Versions, Plus Hawkeye Expansion00:59:57 - Rainbow Six Quarantine Is Still Alive01:03:15 - Mortal Kombat Trailer ReviewWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:15:29 - Valheim Impressions01:23:44 - GoodbyeResourcesEurogamerNo, Rainbow Six Quarantine Hasn’t Been Renamed YetExplosion NetworkEverything Announced In 2021’s First Nintendo Direct (Skyward Sword HD, Mario Golf: Super Rush)Mortal Kombat Trailer: Our First Look Is Very Violent & GoryIGNBungie Expands Its Studio, Partly to Create Non-Destiny GamesKotakuMarvel’s Avengers Receives Hawkeye, Next-Gen Versions On March 18Nintendo LifeRumour: Zelda's 35th Anniversary Will See The Return Of Wind Waker And Twilight PrincessArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion