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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Kicks 2024 Off In Style & We Discuss Palworld Controversy

We start 2024 by talking about how good Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is and why Palworld may be ripping off Pokemon.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:27 - What Have We Played On Holidays?REVIEW - 100:10:26 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown ReviewTHE NEWS00:23:15 - Xbox Developer_Direct 2024 Showcase00:44:27 - Palworld ControversyPREVIEWS/SHOUTOUTS01:14:54 - The Cub Review, JSAUX RGB Docking Station ReviewOUTRO01:17:11 - Big Games Coming In 202401:39:15 - Goodbye
Resources
Explosion Network
Best of 2023 Stuf
Everything announced at the Xbox Developer_Direct 2024 Showcase
JSAUX RGB Docking Station Review
Koalaty Critics: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Australian Review Roundup
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review
The Cub Review – A Suprise Masterpiece To Start 2024
Polygon
The 50 most anticipated new games of 2024
Video Games Chronicle
Palworld embroiled in AI and Pokémon ‘plagiarism’ controversy
Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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Top 3 Games of 2023 - Talking About The Official Explosion Network List

We discuss the top three games from Explosion Network's Top 10 Video Games of 2023 list, which you can check out now at https://explosionnetwork.com

Our Personal Favourite Games of 2023 Lists

Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran go over their top ten games of 2023.
Our full Explosion Network Top 10 Games of 2023 list will be coming this Sunday, with a bonus Arcade Couch discussing the top three games.

The Last of Us Online, E3 & More Studio Cancellations To End 2023

It's the last episode of Arcade Couch for 2023, and in fitting style, we're talking about games, studios and events being cancelled!
We have other good news to talk about too, like The Game Awards speeches we didn't get to hear, what we've been playing, including some hidden gems, and the upcoming Death Stranding movie coming from A24.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:55 - House Keeping00:02:30 - Article Shoutout For IGN00:06:01 - E3 Is Officially Dead00:19:05 - The Last of Us Online Is Cancelled00:29:15 - The Day Before Developer Shuts Down00:35:40 - Skull & Bones Has A Release Date00:41:08 - More Video Game Layoffs00:44:51 - Death Stranding Video Game Coming From A2400:50:34 - What Dylan's Been Playing & Plans To Play00:53:09 - What Ashley's Been Playing & Plans To Play00:55:49  - What Dylan's Been Playing & Plans To Play 200:58:16 - What Ciaran's Been Playing & Plans To Play01:05:04 - Goodbye
Resources
Eurogamer
E3 is officially dead
Embracer layoff streak continues, with 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks latest to be affected
IGN
The Game Awards Winner Speeches We Didn't Get to Hear
Press Start
THE DAY BEFORE DEVELOPER FNTASTIC IS SHUTTING ITS DOORS LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER LAUNCH
THE DEATH STRANDING MOVIE IS BEING DEVELOPED BY A24 AND KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
THE LAST OF US ONLINE HAS BEEN CANCELLED
UBISOFT SINGAPORE IS FINALLY READY TO DROP SAIL ON SKULL AND BONES
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The Game Awards 2023 - Reaction and Thoughts On This Year’s Show

What did we think of The Game Awards 2023? Should it be called "The Game Awards" anymore? What were the best trailers? Do people make games, or do they just appear?
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00 - Hello01:31 - Disappointment with The Game Awards 202303:01 - Lack of Recognition for Social Issues05:23 - Insensitivity and Controversial Jokes08:00 - Lack of Time for Award Speeches10:54 - Overemphasis on Trailers and Ads13:19 - Geoff Keighley's Role and Influence16:33 - Avoidance of Political Issues19:29 - High Number of Job Losses in the Industry23:58- Highlights and Disappointments of the Show26:09 - Bingo Card Discussion27:16 - Bingo Game Results33:16 - The Game Awards Winners Recap40:52 - Trailers at The Game Awards 202301:39:04 - GTA VI Trailer01:39:27 - When Will They Announce The Voice Cast01:40:16 - Reaction to Leaks01:41:35 - Renaming The Game Awards01:42:03 - Goodbye
Resources
The biggest announcements from The Game Awards 2023
Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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What We Want To Play Before GOTY Voting

We discuss the games we want to play before our GOTY and award season voting. Plus, the games we've been playing now in the lead-up to those votes.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
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The Game Awards 2023 Predictions

Our annual predictions for The Game Awards show are with a new twist this year as we play Bingo!
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:23 - The Week Of Content Creators VS A Dev VS Journalists00:28:25 - The Game Awards 2023 Predictions01:01:30 - Goodbye
Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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Dave the Diver & More Drama From The Game Awards 2023 Nominations

Is Dave the Diver an indie game? No, it's not. It's not a debate, but somehow it has become one. Nonetheless, we dive into that, plus the rest of The Game Awards 2023 nominees.
Also on the show this week:
Indie World Showcase
Persona 5 developer Atlus increases employee salary
Koalaty Critics for Persona 5 Tactica & Super Mario RPG
American Arcadia review
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:02 - Black Friday SalesTHE NEWS #100:04:09 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase00:09:53 - Samurai Punk Shutting Down00:12:48 - Atlus Gives More Money To Its WorkersREVIEW IN PROGRESS00:17:03 - Persona 5 Tactica ImpressionsKOALATY CRITICS00:26:25 - Koalaty Critics - Super Mario Bros RPG00:28:51 - Koalaty Critics - Persona 5 TacticaREVIEW/ARTICLE SHOUTOUTS00:29:29 - American Arcadia Review00:31:40 - Gunhead ReviewTHE NEWS #200:32:37 - The Game Awards NomineesOUTRO01:24:11 - Goodbye
Resources
Explosion NetworkAmerican Arcadia Review – The Running Truman ShowAussie studio Samurai Punk is shutting its doors after 10 yearsGunhead Review – Simple Pirate Mech-ingIndie World Showcase – November 2023: Everything announced and all the trailersKoalaty Critics: Super Mario RPG- Australian Review RoundupThe Game Awards 2023 nominees have been revealed
Nintendo LifePersona Developer Atlus Is Raising Its Average Employee Salary By 15%
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Grand Theft Auto VI Anticipation Begins, Overwatch League Ends

Rockstar have confirmed that the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto game is coming in December so it’s time to speculate about what it is going to be again. Also, Ciaran feels nothing about Overwatch League ending and he’s been playing a game described as ‘The Next Phasmaphobia’.
Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:53 - Today On The ShowTHE NEWS00:01:14 - Larian Studio Wins Lots of Golden Joysticks00:11:51 - Game Awards Nominee Predictions00:15:04 - Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Coming in December00:28:23 - Valve Announces a New Steamdeck We Can’t Buy00:34:10 - Overwatch League is Retired00:45:15 - Sony Making A Live-Action Legend of Zelda MovieSHOUTOUTS00:53:13 - WarioWare: Move It! Review00:54:13 - Jackbox Party Pack 10 Review00:55:24 - JSAUX Adjustable Lazy Long-Arm Universal Stand Review00:55:53 - JSAUX Shoulder Bag ReviewWHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING00:56:32 - Lethal CompanyOUTRO01:01:00 - Goodbye
Resources
EXPLOSION NETWORK
[Updated] GTA 6 official announcement reportedly coming this week
The Legend of Zelda live-action movie officially announced by Nintendo, to be co-produced by Sony
WarioWare: Move It! Review - For the family-friendly game nights
Jackbox Party Pack 10 Review - Another great addition to any games night
JSAUX Adjustable Lazy Long-Arm Universal Stand Review - Handy accessory for content creation
JSAUX Shoulder Bag Review - For Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch & More
GAMESRADAR
Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2023 winners
PRESS START
The Improved Steam Deck OLED Has Been Announced But Australia Still Misses Out
THE VERGE
The Overwatch League ends after six seasons
Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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Tony Hawk Heads to Brisbane & We Discuss Silent Hill: Ascension Plus Modern Warfare 3

Tony Hawk is coming to Brisbane, and we discuss why Ashley should be heading to the show. And we also talk about the drama around Modern Warfare 3 and Silent Hill: Ascension.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:04 - Game of the Year Soon00:01:55 - Today On The ShowTHE NEWS00:02:05 - Tony Hawk Is Coming To Brisbane00:07:57 - Modern Warfare 3 Drama00:15:44 - Blizzcon 202300:18:43 - Silent Hill: Ascension Is An Odd Project00:31:39 - Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 ReviewSHOUTOUTS00:36:36 - Assassin's Creed Mirage Review00:41:06 - JSAUX Transparent Backplate with RPG and Vents Review00:41:47 - Spellbook Review
Resources
EUROGAMER
Modern Warfare 3 players are not happy with its short campaign
EXPLOSION NETWORK
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Review – Powerful gaming laptop, but not one to take with you on a holidayAssassins Creed: Mirage Review – A return to what made the franchise great
JSAUX Transparent backplate with RGB and Vents Review
Spellbook Review – Bound to become a new regular in games nights
Tony Hawk is coming to Brisbane in January to celebrate 25 years of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
PC MAG
Silent Hill: Ascension Falls Flat With Glib Approach to Trauma, Microtransactions
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