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SGF 2024: Summer Game Fest, Devolver Direct, Wholesome Direct

We discuss the first batch of SGF week shows starting with Summer Game Fest itself, and then Day of the Devs, Devolver Direct, Future of Play and Wholesome Direct.
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The Summer Game Fest showcase featured a variety of games and announcements.
The presence of indie games in the showcase was notable, and it was seen as an opportunity for these games to gain more visibility.
There was discussion about the cost of trailers and the presence of AAA companies in the showcase.
Specific games like the Horizon Lego game, Star Wars Outlaws, and Metroid Dread were highlighted and discussed.
Overall, the hosts expressed excitement for the upcoming games and shared their opinions on the showcase. Blumhouse games segment showcases indie horror games and offers support to independent developers
The remaster of Sonic Generations with a new campaign featuring Shadow Sonic generates excitement
The Dune trailer provides insight into the story of the MMO
The hosts express their enthusiasm for upcoming games and appreciate the variety of genres and styles Alan Wake 2 is announced with a collector's edition available for pre-order.
The Night Springs DLC for Alan Wake 2 features three different chapters and expands on the game's universe.
Skate is coming to consoles, and a limited beta will be available on PS5.
Valorant is coming to PlayStation and Xbox, and a limited beta will be available on PS5.
Monster Hunter Wilds is generating interest among the hosts, with a new trailer and gameplay to be revealed at Gamescom. The hosts discuss various games showcased at Summer Game Fest and Day of the Devs
Notable games mentioned include Battle Vision Network, Tides of Tomorrow, and After Love EP
The hosts highlight the unique concepts and art styles of these games
They mention the upcoming showcases they plan to watch, such as Xbox Game Showcase and Ubisoft Forward
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
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Summer Game Fest 2024 Predictions

Our Summer Game Fest 2024 predictions and thoughts are good, great, excellent, and guaranteed to be on the money.
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Engaging discussion about upcoming gaming events
Insightful predictions for the Summer Game Fest
Discussions about the gameplay and features of Multiverses and XDefiant
Insights into the hosts' thoughts on the gaming industry and upcoming releases
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Resources
Registation for Nintendo Live 2024 Sydney Opens 17th of June - Explosion Network
Silent Hill Transmission - May 2024: All the news & trailers - Explosion Network
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Duck Detective: The Secret Salami & No Rest For The Wicked Reviews

Dylan shares his thoughts on three games this week, leading with the highly anticipated Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, before getting into Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, and No Rest For The Wicked.
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The launch of the Pokemon Center in Australia and New Zealand is highly anticipated.
There is a suggestion that Hideo Kojima should make a Mad Max video game
The Summer Game Fest is an event to look forward to, but expectations should be tempered. Upcoming gaming showcases and events like the Summer Game Fest and E3 generate excitement and anticipation among gamers.
No Rest For The Wicked is an early access ARPG that combines Diablo and Souls-like combat elements, but some mechanics, like the need to constantly craft health potions, can be frustrating.
Duck Detective is a cozy detective adventure game where players take on the role of a duck detective, solving the mystery of a stolen salami. The game features humorous writing, fully voice-acted characters, and word-solving puzzles.
The length of a game should not solely determine its value; shorter games can still provide a satisfying and enjoyable experience.
Pricing should be based on the overall quality and experience of the game rather than just its length.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Episode Timecodes
00:00:00 - Hello00:01:30 - Today On The Show00:01:42 - Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Review00:22:41 - Pokemon Centre Is Coming To AUSNZ00:25:03 - Who Should Make A Mad Max Game?00:29:49 - Summer Game Fest 2024 Schedule 00:44:42 - IGN Entertainment Buys All The Competition00:50:09 - No Rest For The Wicked Early Access Review00:58:04 - Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Review
Resources
Pokemon Centre is launching in Australia and New Zealand soon - Explosion Network
Hideo Kojima Best Person to Make a Mad Max Video Game, Reckons Franchise Director
Summer Game Fest 2024 Schedule: Australian times for all the showcases in June-August - Explosion Network
IGN Entertainment acquires Eurogamer, GI, VG247, Rock Paper Shotgun and more | GamesIndustry.biz
No Rest For The Wicked - Early Access Review - Explosion Network
Koalaty Critics: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - Australian Review Roundup - Explosion Network
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Review - Introducing Eugene McQuacklin - Explosion Network
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Assasin's Creed Shadows Revealed + Online Toxicity Goes Viral

Assassin’s Creed Shadows was revealed this week with a cinematic trailer, but some people are angry about one of the protagonists. Also, we discuss the pending announcement of a 2K games sequel, the Prime Video Tomb Raider series and Online Toxicity going viral this week.
Hosts:Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Episode Timecodes
00:00:00 - Hello00:01:15 - Assassin’s Creed Shadows Revealed00:35:54 - 2K Revealing A Sequel at Summer Games Fest00:44:15 - Prime Video Greenlights Tomb Raider TV Series00:51:03 - Can Online Toxicty Be Fixed?01:01:55 - Goodbye
Resources
The First Assassin's Creed Shadows Trailer Is Here And It's A Banger
Assassin's Creed Shadows' Release Date And Collector's Edition have Been Revealed 
You Can Play All Of Assassin's Creed Shadows Offline, But You Need A Connection To Install It - Game Informer 
Summer Game Fest Has Revealed A List Of Over 55 Partners Including PlayStation
2K will reveal a sequel to one of its ‘biggest and most beloved franchises’ next month
A Tomb Raider TV Series Has Officially Been Greenlit By Amazon 
Aussie Valorant Player’s Rape Comments Go Viral In Twitch Clip That Shows Just How Toxic Voice Chat Can Be  
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Hades II Impressions; Nintendo Switch II Announcement Is Coming; Xbox Is In Too Deep

Dylan has been playing some Hades II, the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement is coming before March 2025, and Xbox is in deep trouble with fans following the big cuts at Bethesda this past week.
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Hades 2 has been released and is receiving positive reviews.
The hosts speculate on the announcement and release date of the next Nintendo Switch console.
There is a possibility that Nintendo will improve their infrastructure and add achievements to their system.
Microsoft recently announced the closure of several studios, which has raised concerns about the impact on the gaming industry. The hosts criticize Xbox's decision to cut studios and express frustration with the lack of communication and reasoning behind the cuts.
They speculate on the potential release date of GTA 6 and discuss the anticipation surrounding the game.
The hosts mention the game Little Kitty Big City and its positive review, highlighting its accessibility and fun gameplay.
They remind listeners to support the podcast and provide links to their social media and support pages.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
00:00:00 - Hello00:01:00 - Hades II Impressions00:12:24 - The Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Is Coming00:20:43 - Diving Into This Xbox Mess00:44:31 - GTA 6 Page Was Live For A Moment00:48:26 - Little Kitty Big City Review00:52:10 - Goodbye
Resources
Little Kitty, Big City Review - Short and sweet meow meow meow - Explosion Network
A Nintendo Direct Has Been Confirmed For June 2024
Nintendo Is Referring To Its New Console As A "Switch Next Model"
Xbox President Sarah Bond Responds to Bethesda Studio Cuts, Points to Lack of Industry Growth and Need to Manage the Business 'Through This Moment of Transition' - IGN
A New Official GTA 6 Page Has Briefly Appeared With Release Date And Screenshot Sections
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May Is Looking A Little Light On Excitment

We're probably in for a quieter month in news and video game releases before the birth of June and Summer Game Fest.
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The beef between PlayStation and Xbox is a topic of discussion among gamers.
The controversy surrounding 'Stella Blade highlights the issue of censorship in video games.
Dylan and Ashley share their thoughts on upcoming video game releases. May is a month with several highly anticipated video game releases.
Upcoming games include Ghost of Tsushima, Read Only Memories: Neurodiver, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and World of Goo 2.
There is excitement and speculation about a new Batman Arkham game and a rumoured Kingdom Hearts movie.
Take-Two Interactive's decision to close studios is a topic of concern in the gaming industry.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
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Dreamhack Melbourne 2024 & Confusion Around Event Identity

Dylan and Ciaran discuss their time at Dreamhack Melbourne 2024, what they liked and didn't, and attempt to make sense of the audience.
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DreamHack Melbourne 2024 combined esports, content creation, and convention elements.
Some attendees enjoyed the cosplay, content creator meetups, and non-esports activities.
Others were disappointed that esports was not the main focus of the event.
The confusion around the event's identity and the lack of a prominent esports presence were major concerns.
The organizers may need to prioritize the esports aspect to create a more cohesive and satisfying experience for attendees. DreamHack Melbourne 2022 had a strong focus on content creation and lacked emphasis on esports.
The scheduling of non-esports marquee events on the main stage disappointed attendees.
The main stage area was poorly set up, with overlapping sound from other activities.
The event could benefit from better promotion and organization to attract a larger audience and create a more engaging experience.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
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Thumbnail Image: ESL - Sarah Cooper
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Resurfacing The Wolf Among Us 2 Thoughts & Latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase

The Wolf Among Us 2 still lives, and we've looked at all the games shown in the latest Indie World Showcase.
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The release of Fallout 4 and its tie-in with the Fallout TV show has led to increased sales of the game.
DreamHack Melbourne is an exciting event for gamers, featuring Pokemon Go activities and various esports tournaments.
Harold Halibut is a unique game with a claymation art style, but it lacks engaging gameplay elements.
Wolf Among Us 2 has resurfaced with new screenshots after a delay, generating excitement among fans. The hosts are excited about the upcoming release of Wolf Among Us 2 and speculate on its release date.
They discuss the games shown at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase and share their thoughts on titles like Silksong, Steamworld Heist 2, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splinter Fate.
The hosts express their excitement for games like Animal World, Duck Detective, and Shim.
They plan to play these games and share their anticipation for their releases.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Resources
Fallout 4 jumps to No.1 across Europe following TV show launch | GamesIndustry.biz
The Wolf Among Us 2 resurfaces after last year's delay with four new images | Eurogamer.net
Everything Announced At The Nintendo Indie World Showcase
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Fallout TV Series Review & Star Wars: Outlaws Drama

We discuss Prime Video's Fallout TV series, the debut taking the world by store. Plus, we break down the drama behind Star Wars: Outlaws and its Gold Edition price tag.
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The 'Fallout' Prime Video series has been well-received, with the show successfully bringing the world of Fallout to life and capturing the aesthetic and vibe of the games.
The show introduces new elements to the Fallout lore and answers some major questions from the games, which may divide fans.
The Prince of Persia roguelike game is an interesting departure from the traditional Prince of Persia games, and it's exciting to see Ubisoft taking risks with the franchise.
The success of these unique projects should encourage Ubisoft to support more creative and innovative games in the future. Sound design is an important aspect of video games and can greatly enhance the gaming experience.
The pricing and content of games, including season passes and DLC, can be a source of controversy among gamers.
There is a disconnect between gamers and developers when it comes to pricing and content expectations.
Game development is a complex process that involves multiple stages and timelines.
Gamers should have realistic expectations and understand the challenges faced by developers.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
00:00:00 - Hello00:01:21 - Fallout TV Series Review00:19:35 - Rogue-like Prince of Persia Revealed00:24:35 - Star Wars: Outlaws Coming August 3000:49:53 - Goodbye
Resources
Fallout 76 Is Free-To-Play For The Next Week And Has New Content From The Show
The Rogue Prince Of Persia Is A New Roguelite Platformer From The Developers Of Dead Cells
The new Star Wars Outlaws trailer introduces you to the criminal underworld - The Verge
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Content Warning is Viral Sucess + What Games are Coming in April

Content Warning has become a viral sensation after making a very risky marketing move. Plus we preview a bunch of games coming in April.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Episode Timecodes
00:00:00 - Hello00:00:50 - Dylan bought something00:07:06 - April Video Game Releases00:23:25 - Hellblade 2 Previews and Frame Rate Drama00:25:34 - Content Warning’s Viral Sucess00:32:47 - Goodbye
Resources
Video Game Releases in April 2024 - Explosion Network
Hellblade 2 Previews Have Arrived And It Sounds Like The "Next-Gen" Spectacle We've Been Waiting For
Content Warning Has Gone Gangbusters On Steam And A New Update Has Dropped
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