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Episode 20 - Stadia: I Can’t Believe It’s Not A Console!

Google have finally revealed how they are entering the gaming space: Stadia, a gaming platform that allows you to stream games on anything with Chrome. Can a service that requires a good, constant internet connection succeed?Also on the show:Epic’s new partnershipNindies ShowcaseThe Division 2Devil May Cry 5Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoDylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilResources:What We Know And Don't Know About Google's New Gaming Platform StadiaBethesda’s E3 Press Conference Announcement Looks To Be Hinting At StarfieldApex Legends Battle Pass Release Date, Details ConfirmedEpic Game Store Titles Coming to Humble Store, With Exclusives18 Games Highlighted in the March 20 Nintendo Switch Nindies ShowcaseMusic by:Dylan Blight—INTRO—00:10 - On The Couch—NEWS—01:42 - Google reveal Stadia24:38 - Bethesda is going to E329:00 - Apex Legends releases its Battle Pass and new Legend35:41 - Epic Games Store titles coming to Humble Store—WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING—41:58 - The Division 250:43 - Devil May Cry 5—MAIN TOPIC—57:44 - Nintendo Switch March 2019 Nindies Showcase—OUTRO—01:01:16 - Wrap-UpAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-c...Web: http://bit.ly/ArcadeCouchWebApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PSvACRSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2OWbu5fCasts: https://pca.st/yEREStitcher: http://bit.ly/ACStitcherPlayerFM:http://bit.ly/FMArcadeCouchArcade 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

Episode 19 - Remedy’s Control

What is Remedy's Control? The new game from Alan Wake, Max Payne and Quantum Break developers will be out in 2019, but it isn't getting much attention. With Game Informer dropping a bunch of information and coverage about the game this month though, Dylan has boarded the Control hype-train and tries to spread the train tickets to Ashley and Cherie as well.Also on the show:- The Division 2 Impressions- Borderlands 3 Teased- Halo: Master Chief Collection On PC- Wizard Unite Gameplay- Doom: Annihilation Trailer- Apex Legends Bans—INTRO—00:10 - Hello & On The Show This Week—NEWS—02:10 - Doom: Annihilation Trailer Thoughts07:15 - Apex Legends Bans 355,000 Players 15:30 - Inside Xbox Announced Halo: Master Chief Collections Comes To PC22:00 - Xbox Also Shows Off Project xCloud 28:10 - Gearbox Teases Borderlands 337:50 - Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Gameplay & Information 50:35 - Sega Removing Judgment Eyes From Shelves in Japan—WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING—54:15 - Dylan's The Division 2 Impressions —MAIN TOPIC—01:06:45 - What Is Remedy's Control? 01:12:20 - Why Haven't We Been Paying Attention To ControL/01:19:45 - What We Know About The Story/Lore—OUTRO—01:24:05 - Wrap-Up Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriacornoResources:Doom: Annihilation “We Call It Hell” Trailer - YoutubeApex Legends Banned More Than 355,000 Players For Cheating During Its First Month Online- The InsiderInside Xbox March Episode News Recap - Xbox.com Borderlands 3 Reveal Seemingly Confirmed For PAX East - DualShockersBorderlands 3: What A Fan Wants From The Highly Anticipated Series Return - Explosion NetworkNew Harry Potter Game From Pokemon Go Creators Shows Portkeys, Giant Spider - Kotaku After Cocaine Arrest, Sega Halts Sales Of New PS4 Game - Kotaku 94 Rapid-Fire Questions About Control - Game Informer Every Supernatural Ability In Remedy’s Control - Youtube (Game Informer)Control World Trailer - Youtube (PlayStation)Music by: Dylan BlightAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/

Episode 18 - Steam Is Bad

(Content Warning for rape this week as our main topic discusses the 'rape simulator' game recently deleted from Steam)Dylan has had it with Steam and their inability to take a real stance against games that simply shouldn't be allowed on any self-respecting platform. Discussing with Ashley the two talk about why Valve takes the backseat attitude to their storefront platform Valve and why would anyone want to make a game about simulating rape in the first place?Also on the show:-WTF Is Up With Sonic?- Nintendo Switch VR + Gamepass- Australian Government Findings In Loot Boxes- THQ Nordic Half-Assed Apology.—INTRO—00:10 - It's A Light Show This Week—NEWS—00:50 - WTF Is Up With Sonic?05:00 - Nintendo Labo Gets VR15:00 - More Xbox Live On Switch Proof21:20 - Australian Government Loot Box Findings30:00 - THQ Nordic Half-Assed Apology —MAIN TOPIC— 42:00 - Valve RIGHTFULLY But Slowly Removes Rape Simulation Game50:40 - Steam Sucks 58:10 - Why Do People Makes These Games?01:03:10 - What Audiences Are Valve Playing Too? 01:06:10 - Is This "Freedom of Speech?"—OUTRO—01:11:20 - Spicy Outro01:12:20 - The Bit Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyResources:The Internet, And Sonic’s Creator, React To Sonic’s Movie Design - KotakuNintendo Announces Labo VR Kit For Switch - KotakuPhil Spencer Wants to Bring Xbox Game Pass to Any Device Someone Wants To Play On - DualshockersThe Government’s Response To The Loot Box Inquiry: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ - KotakuComputer Games Content Research: Final Report - Classification.gov.auLars Wingefors Statement Regarding the Recent AMA EventMusic by: Dylan BlightArcade Couch Art by:Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/

Episode 17 - The Galar Region

Brand new Pokemon games are on their way in the form of Pokemon Sword & Pokemon Shield. Both were announced in a Pokemon Direct from Nintendo early Thursday morning and Dylan, Ashley and Cherie break down the new games and starter Pokemon.Also on the show- Ape Out Review- Detective Pikachu Trailer- THQ Nordic Loses Their Minds- Overkills Walking Dead Cancelled- Anthem & Wargroove Impressions- Yoshi's Crafted World Demo—INTRO—00:10 - Welcome00:47 - On The Show This Week...—NEWS—01:25 - THQ Does An AMA On 8Chan17:15 - Overkills The Walking Dead Is Cancelled —WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING—23:05 - Wargroove Impressions (Ash)25:05 - Anthem Impressions (Dylan)29:15 - Yoshi's Crafted World Demo Thoughts (Dylan)31:40 - Ape Out Review (Dylan)—MAIN TOPIC— 37:00 - Cherie Joins The Couch 37:30 - Detective Pikachu Trailer Thoughts 46:40 - Pokemon Sword & Pokemon Shield Reveal Impressions 58:15 - Gen 8 Starter Thoughts 01:05:15 - Overall Thoughts On The Pokemon Direct01:10:55 - Pokemon Generation 8 Needs To Be Accessible—OUTRO—01:20:30 - Wrap-UpHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriacornoResources:THQ Nordic facing serious backlash after 8chan AMA - GameDaily.bizOverkill’s The Walking Dead Canceled For PS4, Xbox One, PC Version Support To Be Discontinued - IGN Pokemon Detective Pikachu (Trailer 2) Review - Explosion NetworkPokemon Generation 8 Revealed As “Pokemon Sword” & “Pokemon Shield” - Explosion NetworkMusic by: Dylan BlightAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/

Episode 16 - What Game Is Nintendo Resurrecting?

Prior to last week’s Nintendo Direct, Game Informer senior editor Imran Khan said that there is a “game that’s thought to be dead that Nintendo’s reviving”. Ashley, Ciaran and Nick speculate what that game could be and whether reviving a cancelled game is a good move for Nintendo at all.Also on the show:- An In-depth look at Game Pass- Google’s future in Gaming- Tetris 99Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoNicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPriorResources:How Xbox's 'Netflix for games' is expanding players' horizonsGoogle Unveiling Their Gaming Plans Next MonthVR Game Sees Huge Increase In Sales As Players Confuse It For Apex LegendsFortnite 'Festival' Ends In Predictable ShamblesRumor: Pokemon Switch Titles are called Pokemon King and QueenReport: Scalebound resurrected as a Nintendo Switch ExclusiveSome Of The Cancelled Games Nintendo Could ReviveMusic by:Dylan BlightGame Pass, Xbox, Google, Apex Construct, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Epic Games, Fortnite Live, Fortnite Festival, Pokemon, Pokemon King, Pokemon Queen, Game Freak, Nintendo, Switch, Scalebound, Metroid Dread, Project H.A.M.M.E.R, Super Mario Spikers, F-Zero, Mother 3, Earthbound, Fantasy Live Online, Wii Sports, Project Giant Robot,—INTRO—00:10 - On The Couch—NEWS—01:05 - The Game Pass “Propaganda” Article17:14 - Google Is Going To Be At GDC25:25 - Apex Construct Gets a Huge Boost Because Gamers Can’t Read27:41 - “Fortnite Live” Is More Like Junk Junction Than Paradise Palms31:07 - How Did Fans Figure Out the New Pokemon Game’s Name?—WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING—34:55 - Tetris 99—MAIN TOPIC—42:55 - Nintendo Reviving a Cancelled Game—OUTRO—01:01:16 - Wrap-UpAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-c...Web:http://bit.ly/ArcadeCouchWebApple Podcasts:https://apple.co/2PSvACRSpotify:https://spoti.fi/2OWbu5fCasts:https://pca.st/yEREStitcher:http://bit.ly/ACStitcherPlayerFM:http://bit.ly/FMArcadeCouchArcade 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

Episode 15 - Nintendo’s Awakening of 2019

Nintendo has shown their first Direct for the year of 2019 and with it came lots of announcements including, a remake of a Zelda game. Dylan, Ashley and Cherie discuss all the things shown in the Direct and what stood out the most to them.Also on the show:- Activision Fires 800 Employee's- The Outer Worlds Gets New Gameplay- Crackdown 3 Review- The Stillness of The Wind Review—INTRO—00:20 - Ciaran Is Played01:35 - Ash Wins Apex Legends05:40 - On Today's Show—NEWS—06:00 - Activision/Blizzard Lays Off 800 Employees29:30 - The Outer Worlds Gets New Information —WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING—40:50 - Crackdown 3 Review53:40 - The Stillness of The Wind Review—MAIN TOPIC— 57:40 - Nintendo's First Direct of 2019 Impressions1:00:00 - Super Mario Maker 201:06:35 - Captain Toad Co-Op01:11:00 - Dragon Quest 11 Definitive Edition01:16:30 - What Are Starfox Friends Called?01:20:26 - Fire Emblem: Three Houses01:23:05 - Tetris 9901:35:45 - Astral Chain 01:38:00 - Link's Awakening Remake—END—01:44:15 - Wrap-Up01:44:35 - LOL Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriacornoCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResources:Activision Blizzard Reports Record Revenue Ss They Fuck Over 800 EmployeesThe Outer World GameplayNintendo Direct February 2019Music by: Dylan BlightAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/

Episode 14 - Xbox Game Pass on Nintendo Switch?

Microsoft is bringing Xbox Live to iOS, Android and the Nintendo Switch platforms. The news comes from Eurogamer who spotted the information on Microsoft’s own schedule for GDC 2019, which is taking place next month. Dylan, Ashley, Ciaran and Cherie dive into the idea of Xbox Live being on other platformers, and also discuss Dylan's hypothesis that Xbox is building to have Game Pass on as many platforms as they can in the foreseeable future.Also on the show:— Marshmello Goes Epic in Fortnite— We are getting Star Wars Jedi in 2019— Games Turning 10 In 2019— Apex Legends Impressions and Launch—INTRO—00:10 - On The Couch —NEWS—02:00 - Epic Through A Marshmello Concert In Fortnite 11:50 - Games Turning 10 Years Old In 201941:30 - Respawn Has Titanfall and Star Was Coming In 2019—WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING—51:10 - Apex Legends —MAIN TOPIC— 01:11:25 - Microsoft Is Bringing Xbox Live To Switch, iOS and Android—OUTRO—01:37:50 - Wrap-Up Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriacornoCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResources:Marshmello Full Concert - IGN 37 of The Biggest Video Games Anniversaries In 2019 - IGNStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and New Titanfall Coming This Fall - Variety Microsoft Plans Xbox Live for Nintendo Switch, Mobile - EurogamerMusic by: Dylan BlightAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/

Episode 13 - Acknowledgement and Transparency In Game

Nintendo offered fans of the upcoming Metroid 4 Prime a straight-cut piece of news via a video this week where they announced that the game will be restarted at Retro Studios. This, of course, pleased many as they are the studio behind the original Prime Trilogy. But should everyone react so fast to a simple developer name? Shouldn't people check more often the same people behind the company name are working in these teams? And also, is this transparency good for the industry?Also on the show:- Kingdom Hearts 3 Impressions- Metro Exodus Goes Epic Games- Anthem VIP Demo Success—INTRO—00:10 - The Couch 01:15 - On Today's Show—NEWS—01:40 - Epic Games Lands Metro Exodus 11:20 - Anthem VIP Beta 24:45 - Xbox Teases Big E3 2019WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING27:30 - Kingdom Hearts 347:15 - Bury Me, My Love49:00 - New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe51:40 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 453:35 - Mini Metro—MAIN TOPIC—56:10 - Nintendo Gives Metroid Prime 4 To Retro Studios58:40 - Is The Transparency Nintendo Gave Good?01:00:00 - Why Do We Associate Studios Names More Than The People At Studios?01:17:20 - Is More Transparent Development Better?—SHOW CLOSE—01:25:15 - Wrap-UpHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyResources:THQ TwitterBioware Details Anthem Changes and Fixes After VIP Demo - IGNBury Me, My Love | Play It On Your Phone - Explosion NetworkMetroid Prime 4 Production Is Cancelled As Production Begins Fresh At Retro - Explosion NetworkMusic by: Dylan BlightAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/

Episode 12 - Destiny Leaves Orbit

Bungie has certainly found a wizard on their moon and with it decided to jump ship from Activision. Is this good news for Destiny fans in the long run? And how will Activision do with one-less big tent-pole franchise under their umbrella?Also on the show:- EA Cancels More Star Wars - EA's Star Wars History- What Games We Played On Our Holiday - Special Guest Rockamummy Stops By To Talk Kingdom Hearts 3—INTRO—00:10 - Welcome01:20 - On Today's Show—NEWS—01:48 - EA Cancels Another Star Wars Game32:35 - Bungie Parts Ways With Activision —WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING—47:28 - Intro The Breach 49:33 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 58:50 - DOOM01:02:08 - The Quiet Man01:08:55 - Unicycle Giraffe01:10:55 - Battle Chasers: Nightwar01:12:30 - DCS MiG-2101:15:30 - Forza Horizon 401:20:20 - Sea of Thieves —MAIN TOPIC WITH ROCKAMUMMY—01:23:50 - Rockamummy Introduction 01:24:40 - What Is Our Kingdom Hearts History?01:30:00 - Do We Have A Grasp On The KH Story?01:36:25 - Which Worlds Are We Looking Forward To Most?01:49:10 - Things We Hope Are In Kingdom Hearts 301:53:00 - Rockamummy Outro —OUTRO—01:53:30 - Outro01:54:42 - BloopHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyNicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoGuests:Rockamummy: https://twitter.com/RockamummyResources:Star Wars Open World Game Cancelled At EA - IGNEvery Star Wars Game EA Has Released… And Cancelled - IGNOur Destiny - BungieMusic by: Dylan BlightAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Explosion Network:Twitter DiscordTwitchYoutube

Episode 11 - Our Personal Top 10 Games of 2018

Dylan, Ciaran and Ashley each list their Top 10 Games of 2018 lists and explain each pick in this special episode of Arcade Couch, apart of our Best of 2018 content.Also on the showNick Drops His Top 5 Games—INTO— 00:10 - Welcome—10-TO-5—02:28 - Number 1008:10 - Number 914:14 - Number 819:32 - Number 723:53 - Number 627:07 - Number 533:28 - Nick's Top 5 Games—4-TO-1— 43:07 - Number 449:00 - Number 357:30 - Number 201:03:13 - Number 1—OUTRO—01:12:15 - Honourable Mentions01:15:15 - Wrap-Up Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoGuests:Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPriorMusic by: Dylan Blight