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

Episode 10 - Checking Out 2019

It’s time to get prepared for the year that is 2019. Dylan, Ashley, Ciaran and Cherie dive into a list of upcoming games in 2019 and go over which ones they're most excited about including everything from hardcore shooters, too cute and fun indie titles.—INTRO— 00:12 - Hello's—MAIN TOPIC—02:00 - January 2019 11th New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe 15th - The Walking Dead Episode 3 Broken Toys17th - YIIK: A Postmodern RPG 18th - Ace Combat 7: Skis Unknown24th - Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes24th - Life is Strange 2 Episode 2: Rules25th - Resident Evil 229th - Kingdom Hearts 318:55 - February 201915th - Crackdown 315th - Far Cry New Dawn15th - Metro Exodus 21st - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy22cnd - Anthem26th - Dirt Rally 2.030:28 - March 2019 8th - Devil May Cry 515th - The Division 221st - The Sinking City22cnd - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice38:38 - April 201923rd - Mortal Kombat 1126th - Days Gone42:17 - May 201910th - Pikachu Movie14th - Rage 247:25 - June 2019 11th-13th - E3 201921st - Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fuelled53:10 - August + September 2019 16th - Angry Birds Movie 28th - Sonic Movie 55:25 - TBD 2019A Plague Tale: InnocenceAfterparty Animal CrossingBiomutantConcrete GenieControlDaemon X MachinaDreamsDoom Eternal Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered EditionFire Emblem: Three HousesGears 5In The Valley Of the GodsJenny LeClueLuigi’s Mansion 3Man of MedanMarvel Ultimate Alliance 3MediEvilMineko’s Night MarketNecrobarista OobletsOri and the Will of WispsPokemon GamePsychonauts 2SableSea of SolitudeSkull & BonesShenmue 3Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderThe Last CampfireThe Outer WorldsThe PathlessThe Stanley Parable: Ultra DeluxeTunicUntitled Goose GameWolfenstein: YoungbloodYoshi’s Crafted World02:02:00 - Outro Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriacornoCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoMusic by: Dylan Blight

Episode 09 - 2018: The Year That Was

What were some of the biggest news stories of the year? Particularly, what were some of the biggest controversies in gaming? Using the list from WatchMojo Dylan goes over some of these stories with Ashley, Cherie and Ciaran before wrapping up a look back on 2018 by asking everyone what their 2018 gaming love was.Also on the show:- Our Christmas Hauls—INTRO— 00:15 - The Merry Cast01:50 - What'd We Get For Christmas? Or Buy On Sales?—MAIN TOPIC—25:45 - Let's Talk About 2018, The Year That Has Been27:25 - Dylan Fails To Get Everyone Pumped30:00 - Let's Read WatchMojo's 'Biggest Gaming Controversies Of 2018'30:31 - Quantic Dream's Toxic Workplace32:24 - Woman In Battlefield V34:40 - World Health Gaming Organization Makes Gaming Addiction45:00 - Rockstar Overtime 47:05 - PUBG Co Sues Epic Games49:50 - Active Shooter Game52:42 - Filip Miucin Plagiarism 58:55 - Riot Games Workplace Sexism 01:02:50 - Telltale Games Closes01:09:35 - Trump Attacks Video Games01:12:00 - Our Personal Biggest News Stories Of The Year01:25:00 - Our Gaming Loves Of 2018—OUTRO— 01:38:20 - Wrap-Up01:39:24 - Ad Read Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriacornoCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResources:2018 In GamingWatchMojo VideoMusic by: Dylan Blight

Episode 08 - The Australian Game Awards

The Australian Game awards aired this past week around a lot of criticism and after their initial thoughts on the show, Dylan and Ashley go over the final show and its winners. Is the show receiving just criticism, or are people just being negative and should cut it some slack?Also on the show:- Jaydan's Official Game Awards Predictions Round-Up- Discord Ups Epics Game Store- Life is Strange 2 Episode 2 Trailer- Pokemon Go Adds PVP—INTRO— 00:23 - On The Show This Week01:55 - Official Referee Jaydan Prior's Game Awards Results —NEWS—13:38 - Discord Offers 90/10 Split For Developers 20:57 - Life Is Strange 2 Episode 2 Trailer32:40 - Pokemon Go Adds PVP—MAIN TOPIC—48:50 - Overall Thoughts On The Australian Game Awards 01:00:50 - The Winners Of Each Category 01:11:10 - Final Thoughts & What Could Be Done To Make It Better In 2019—OUTRO—01:16:15 - Wrap-Up01:16:55 - Ad ReadHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyMusic by: Dylan Blight

Episode 07 - Epic Game Takeover

The Epic Game Store had a huge push at The Game Awards and with several publishers and developers now choosing to pull their games from Steam in favour of the Epic Store, it's time to wonder if 2019 could see a big shift in the PC gaming store-front.Also on the show:- Sonic Movie Gets A Poster- DOOM 25th Anniversary- Hades Preview- Into The Breach Thoughts- Pokemon Go Hooks Cherie—INTRO—00:17 - Why Does Ash Cheer His Own Name?—NEWS—02:00 - Sonic Movie Motion Poster Thoughts09:30 - DOOM 25th Anniversary & Our DOOM Gaming Pasts —WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING— 19.00 - Cherie Is A Pokemon Go Addict 26:50 - Ash Has Dived Into The Breach 32:10 - Hades Preview From Dylan —MAIN TOPIC—45:33 - Is The Epic Games Store Going To Cause Real Challenge To Steam In 2019? —OUTRO—01:03:03 - Wrap-Up01:04:17 - Ad ReadHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCherie Henriques: https://twitter.com/CheriacornoMusic by: Dylan Blight

Episode 06 - Game Awards & Kinda Funny Showcase 2018 Hype!

Dylan, Ash and Ciaran discuss all the winners from The Game Awards 2018 and find out who won their predictions, they also break down all the trailers and announcements from the show. Dylan and Ash then go through all of the games shown at the Kinda Funny Showcase and discuss if the show was worth waking up bright and early for.00:12 - Intro 02:48 - The Game Awards 2018 Results 35:10 - Trailers & Announcements From The Game Awards 201835:30 - Sayonara Wild Hearts 36:45 - Journey To The Savage Planet37:50 - The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe Edition40:15 - Among Trees41:25 - Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order43:55 - Far Cry New Dawn52:38 - Hades56:10 - Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey59:08 - Scavengers 01:00:45 - Anthem01:03:13 - Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled 01:07:25 - The Outer Worlds01:10:30 - The Last Campfire01:11:50 - Atlas01:13:55 - Dragon Age #TheDreadWolfRises01:17:10 - The Pathless01:18:35 - Stranger Things 301:20:30 - Mortal Kombat 1101:21:34 - Psychonauts 2 |01:22:40 - Devil May Cry 5 01:23:55 - Fornite 'The Block'01:26:17 - Rage 201:26:40 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC 'Persona 5' Joker01:32:15 - Who Won Our The Game Awards Winners Predictions? 01:34:03 - The Kinda Funny Showcase Overall Thoughts 01:41:00 - The Rundown Off All 69 Games Shown02:55:00 - Favourite Game From The Showcase02:58:02 - The Wrap-Up02:59:03 - Ad ReadHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoResources:https://junkee.com/the-game-awards-2018-trailers/185831Music by: Dylan Blight

Episode 05 - Fallout 76 Impressions & More Game Awards Predictions

A whole lot more of Game Awards stuff from all directions of Earth this week as The Australian Game Awards have released their nominees' list and Dylan, Ash and Ciaran try and predict the announcements coming out of Geoff Keighley’s Game Awards.Dylan and Ash have finally put some time in Fallout 76 and break down what they think of the very confusing and messy experience it is right now. Ciaran gives his thoughts on the latest digital card game, Artifact which is based on DOTA. And then Nick drops by the couch to tell Dylan about his time in Red Dead Online.Also on the show:Super Smash Bros LeakedHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoGuests:Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPriorMusic by: Dylan BlightWoody Jackson (The Disaster)All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Explosion Network:Twitter DiscordTwitchYoutubeiTunesSpotifyPocket CastsStitcherPlayerFMRSS