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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

Avengers Is Actually Good!

Avengers is actually good it turns out? Ciaran dishes out all his thoughts on the release of the mega Marvel game and all his hopes for its future.Also on the show:Tell Me Why Review35th Mario Anniversary Mega NewsHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:10 - Hello01:10 - Today On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS01:30 - Tell Me Why ReviewTHE NEWS09:14 - Gamescom 2020 Final Thoughts/Gamescom 2021 Will Be Online & Physical Event13:30 - PAX Online 2020 Schedule21:20 - Super Mario Bros 35th Anniversary News55:45 - Nvidia’s Next Line Of GPU’s01:03:40 - Ubisoft Event Next Week, Includes Immortals Fenyx RisingWHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING01:10:10 - Marvel’s Avengers - Ciaran Seems To Love It01:33:15 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Impressions01:35:05 - Ash’s Wasteland 3 Impressions01:40:00 - Crusader Kings III Impressions & Aus Ratings Board SchenanigansResources:CNET’The Secret Avengers Video Game The World Never Got To Play’Explosion Network’Every Game & Announcement From The Super Mario Bros 35th Anniversary Direct’’PAX Online 2020 Schedule Features Mike Pondsmith & Tony Hawk’Kotaku’Nvidia’s RTX 3090, 3080 And 3070 GPUs: Australian Price, Specs, Release Dates’PCGamer’Immortals Fenyx Rising Release Date Leaks Ahead Of Next Week’s Reveal’Press Start’Marvel’s Avengers First Post-Launch Hero Is Kate Bishop’VG24/7’Gamescom 2021 Will Be A Physical And Digital Hybrid Event’Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Gamescom 2020

We break down everything from Opening Night Live and the main stage of Gamescom 2020.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoReviews/Preview:WindboundResources:Explosion Network’All The Trailers & Announcements From Gamescom Opening Night Live’’I Choose You, Striga! - It’s A Witcher AR Game’GamesIndustry.Biz’Xbox Brings In Bungie Veteran To Keep Delayed Halo Infinite On Track’Kotaku’Netflix Confirms It’s Working On A Resident Evil TV Series’’Players Are Chasing Hurricanes In Microsoft Flight Simulator’Press Start’A New Nintendo Switch Model Is Apparently Coming Next Year’Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

DC’s Knights And Squads

DC Fandome gave us our long awaited first looks at both WB Games Montreal’s new title, Gotham Knights, and Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. Were they worth the wait?Also on the show:- Why are gamers expecting a free Control Next-Gen Upgrade?- Legends: Season 6 ImpressionsHosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:10 - Hello00:38 - This Week On The ShowTHE NEWS01:29 - WB Games Montreal Reveal Gotham Knights20:44 - First Impressions of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League31:38 - Are Games Entitled To A Control Next-Gen Upgrade?42:03 - Prince of Persia Remake May Be ComingWHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING 46:01 - Apex Legends: Season 6OUTRO54:51 - GoodbyeResources:IGNBatman: Gotham Knights Online Co-Op Explained and Characters DetailedSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Set in Batman: Arkham UniversePress Start505 Game Has Apologised For Control’s Paid Next-Gen Upgrade But You’ll Still Need To PayA Prince Of Persia Remake Looks To Be Coming This YearArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Epic Games VS Apple

Epic Games is attempting to take Apple and Google to court over their store policies. Is this good or bad? It’s probably bad.Also on the show:Halo Is CancelledExpect Two DC Games Next WeekHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResources:Explosion Network’Halo Infinite Delayed Until 2021’’Xbox Series X/S Controller Leaks Are Real, Had Do Not Open Date Of November 6th’’Warner Bros Interactive Is No Longer For Sale’ ’WB Games. Montreal Will Reveal New Game Next Week’Kotaku’Everything About This Sucks’Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Marvel’s Avengers Beta Thoughts

After diving into the beta for Marvel’s Avengers what do we think? Is the GaAs Avengers cross-over working? Is the story interesting enough? Is the gameplay engaging? All of those questions answered and more.Also on the show:Remedy’s Connected UniverseSuicide Squad From Rocksteady Is RealReviews mentioned:SkullyFall Guys: Ultimate KnockoutHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode Timecodes:INTRO00:10 - Hello01:55 - This Week On The ShowREVIEWS/PREVIEWS02:15 - Skully Review04:25 - Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout ReviewTHE NEWS23:40 - Remedy Connected Universe Is Happening32:35 - Pikmin 3 Is Coming to Switch35:40 - Is Xbox Rebranding Xbox Game Pass54:40 - Suicide Squad Game From Rocksteady Is RealMAIN TOPIC01:11:10 - Marvel’s Avengers Beta Impressions/Thoughts/ConcernsOUTRO01:43:40 - GoodbyeResources:Explosion Network’Suicide Squad Game From Rocksteady Officially Revealed’IGN’Microsoft Update Xbox Game Pass Branding by Removing the Word “Xbox” From Social Logos’PC Gamer’The next ‘Remedy Connected Universe’ Game Is Already In Development’Press Start’Pikmin 3 Deluxe Is Coming To Nintendo Switch So Get Plucking’Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Upcoming Video Game Movies & TV Shows

Let’s discuss all the upcoming movie and tv series based on video games. Splinter Cell & Beyond Good & Evil are coming to Netflix - but what else?Also on the show:Ooblets First ImpressionsHalo Infinite Multiplayer Is Free To PlayHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResources:IGN’Halo Infinite Multiplayer Is Free to Play, 343 Confirms’’Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Coming To Steam, VR Support Coming Later This Year’Kotaku’Beyond Good & Evil Is Being Made Into a Netflix Movie’Press Start’All The Marvel’s Avengers Beta Information That You Need To Know’’Hawkeye Is The First Free Post-Launch Marvel’s Avengers Character’VG24/7’Splinter Cell Anime Series From John Wick Writer Coming To Netflix’Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion