Arcade Couch

Next-Gen Preparation - Episode 24

The console that will most likely be known as the PlayStation 5 has been announced (kinda), but what does this mean for Microsoft who was expected to make the first move into next-gen? Dylan and Ashley discuss this and their general reactions to the PlayStation news.Also on this episodeGame Informer Australia Shuts DownXbox Announces The All-Digital ConsoleKatana ZERO Review (Read the full review)Cuphead Switch Review—INTRO—00:10 - Hello & On The Show This Week—NEWS—02:10 - The Witcher TV Series Arriving Later This Year06:45 - Xbox Announces The All-Digital Xbox One13:30 - Xbox Announces Xbox Game Pass Ultimate17:20 - Game Informer Australia Is Shutting Down28:50 - Gamescom Is Holding A Live Event—WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING—34:35 - Katana ZERO Review & Australian Ban 44:45 - Cuphead Switch—MAIN TOPIC—49:45 - PlayStation 5 (kina) Announced, What Does This Mean For Xbox?57:20 - What Forced This News?—OUTRO—01:05:00 - Wrap-Up01:06:04 - Ad-Read Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyResources:‘The Witcher TV Series Set To Debut On Netflix Later This Year’ - AusGamers‘The Xbox One S All Digital Edition Has Been Officially Announced’ - Press-Start‘Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass Ultimate’ - IGN‘Game Informer Australia Is Shutting Down’ - Kotaku AU‘Geoff Keighley Is Running A Live Show For Gamescom 2019’ - Kotaku AU‘Katana Zero Refused Classification In Australia/New Zealand’ - Explosion NetworkArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Star Wars Jedi Fallen: Order Reveal Impressions - Episode 23

Respawn Entertainment has revealed their Star Wars game at Star Wars Celebration 2019 and Dylan and Ashley are excited to break down all the details and trailer.Also on the showTroy Baker Not Back For BorderlandsCD Projekt Red At E3Labo VR Gets Zelda & MarioElder Scrolls: BladesGears Pop—INTRO—00:05 - Hello & On The Show This Week—THE NEWS—01:35 - SEGA Already Replaced 'Judgment' Actor09:50 - CD Projekt Red Says Get Excited About E324:45 - Troy Baker Isn't Back For Borderlands 335:50 - The Next Assassin's Creed Game Could Be About Vikings46:00 - Labo VR Gets Zelda & Mario Content—WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING—56:40 - Dylan & Ash's Elder Scrolls: Blade Impressions 01:04:55 - Gears Pop Early Access Thoughts From Ash01:09:00 - Feather -- The Latest Game From Samurai Punk —MAIN TOPIC—01:12:20 - Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Information Dump01:19:00 - Trailer Impressions 01:30:00 - Boiling Down The Story & Characters01:44:10 - What Could The Gameplay Be Like?—OUTRO—01:51:55 - Wrap-Up01:53:40 - Ad-Read Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriacornoResources:‘Sega Has Already Replaced Character Model Pierre Taki In Judgment’ - Bleeding Cool‘E3 2019 Will Be The “Most Important Ever” For Cyberpunk 2077 Dev CD Projekt Red’ - Push Square‘Troy Baker Isn’t Playing Rhys In Borderlands 3’ - Explosion Network‘More Sources Report The Next Assassin’s Creed Game Will Feature Viking’ - PlayStation Lifestyle‘Nintendo’s Labo VR Kit Will Work With Breath of The Wild and Super Mario Odyssey’ - The VergeMusic by: Dylan BlightAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Episode 22 - The Truth Behind Anthem

Jason Schreier's BioWare piece and behind the scenes story of Anthem's development sparks a lot of questions, but so does Bioware's attitude in response to the question. Dylan, Ashley and Cherie discuss the article and the response from Bioware towards journalists and particularly, Schreier.—INTRO—00:00:10 - Hello's & On The Show This Week—NEWS—00:02:15 - Swatter Finally Gets Punished 00:07:05 - Skyrim Grandma Will Be In Elder Scrolls 600:13:20 - Quakecon 2019 Around The Corner00:20:30 - Borderlands 3 Revealed 00:45:50 - Borderlands 1 Comes To PS4/Xbox One00:52:30 - Best Buy Leaks Some Nintendo Games—WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING—01:02:05 - Yoshi's Crafted World—MAIN TOPIC—01:13:20 - Jason Schreier (Thank God For Him) & His BioWare Anthem Piece01:39:00 - Why BioWare's Response Is Bad —OUTRO—01:51:00 - Wrap-Up01:52:07 - Ad Read Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriacornoResources:Tyler Barris Sentenced To 20 Years For ‘Swatting’ Hoax - ESPN‘Skyrim Grandma’ Will Be An NPC In The Elder Scrolls 6 - KotakuQuakecon.orgBorderlands 3 Officially Revealed At PAX East - Explosion NetworkThe Original Borderlands Is Getting A 4K Makeover - Explosion NetworkRumour: Persona 5, Metroid Prime Trilogy And A Link To The Past Are Switch-Bound According To Best Buy - Nintendo LifeHow BioWare’s Anthem Went Wrong - KotakuMusic by: Dylan BlightAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Episode 21 - Apple Arcade

Apple has announced its video game streaming service titled 'Apple Arcade.' The service will apparently bring 100+ games with a bunch of exclusives to iOS devices. Dylan discusses the news with Cherie and Ashley, two Android users, before bringing in Apple expert, Simon Blackburn of the Apple Slice podcast to break down the finer details of the show.Also on the show:Sekiro VS DylanTwo New Switch Models Coming?EA Lays Off 350 EmployeesBattlefield V's Battle Royale ModeScott Pilgrim Game Drama In 2019—INTRO—00:00:10 - Welcome & What's On The Show This Week—NEWS—00:01:35 - EA Games Lays Off 350 Employees 00:17:25 - Scott Pilgrim Game Is Still Causing Drama00:25:30 - There May Be Two New Switch Models Coming In 2019—WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING—00:45:35 - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Kills Dylan01:01:40 - Dylan Checks Out BFV Battle Royale Mode 'Firestorm'—MAIN TOPIC— 01:13:50 - Apple Announces Apple Arcade01:27:20 - Would Cherie & Ash Switch Phones For This Service?01:32:35 - Apple Guru Simon Blackburn's Impressions On Apple Arcade 01:40:00 - Why This Service Needs An Apple Controller 01:48:45 - Could We See A Proper Mario On Arcade?01:50:30 - Does Simon Think This Service Could Bring In New Apple Fans? 01:56:00 - How Much Does This Need To Cost To Be Successful? —OUTRO—02:00:30 - Wrap-Up02:02:20 - Ad Read Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriacornoGuests:Simon Blackburn: https://twitter.com/precisepathApple Slice Podcast: https://appleslice.com.au/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/applesliceauTake My Tone Podcast: https://takemytone.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/takemytoneResources:EA Lays Off 350 People In Marketing, Publishing, And More - KotakuEA Pays $48 Million to Design Chief Among Raises to Keep Talent - BloombergScott Pilgrim: The Game’s Band Behind Music: Stop “Falsely Accusing” Us of Title’s De-Listing - DualShockersMore Info On Those Two New Direct Nintendo Switch Consoles Have Appeared - Press-StartProfessor Layton And The Curious Village Looks To Be Coming To Nintendo Switch - Press-StartApple Arcade - AppleIntroducing Apple Arcade - Coming Fall 2019 - Apple Youtube ChannelApple Arcade has game developers excited, but questions remain - The VergeMusic by: Dylan BlightAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

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/