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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is fantastic, and we react to the Xbox Podcast

We talk about Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the Future of Xbox, and the rumour of a Nintendo Switch 2 coming in early 2025.
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'Banishers: Ghosts of the New Eden" receives a positive review for its gameplay and story from Dylan.
The hosts praised the mature romance and character development in the game 'Tell Me Why'.
The hosts expressed disappointment with Xbox's communication strategy and the leaks surrounding exclusivity.
Speculation was made about the potential success of Xbox games on other platforms.
Rumours of a delay for the Nintendo Switch 2 were discussed. Rumours suggest a delay for the Nintendo Switch 2 to prepare a stronger lineup of first-party software.
The DICE Awards are praised for giving developers a platform to speak and for focusing on the industry rather than being a giant ad.
Dylan finds that the Tomb Raider Remastered Collection doesn't hold up well and lacks modern features. Supporting the show through donations is important for its sustainability.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:15 - Today On The Show00:01:50 - Banishers: Ghost of New Eden Review00:15:30 - The Future of Xbox & What That Means00:34:15 - Nintendo Switch 2 Sounds Like It's Coming Early 202500:46:55 - The DICE Awards Are Great Celebration Of Video Games00:56:05 - Tomb Raider I-III Collection Impressions01:04:45 - Goodbye
Resources
Four Xbox First Party Games Are Officially Coming To Other Platforms
The Nintendo Switch 2 Will Now Release In 2025 According To Multiple New Claims
The DICE Awards show is the celebration developers and fans deserve - The Verge
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Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
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If Xbox Games Are Coming To Other Consoles, What Does It Mean?

The rumours say that Xbox games are coming to PlayStation and Nintendo. But what could that mean, and how would it work?
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:21 - Discussion about Yellow Paint in Video Games00:03:06 - Upcoming Xbox Event and the Possibility of Games Going Multi-Platform00:33:08 - Disney's Investment in Epic Games00:38:57 - Preview of Penny's Big Breakaway00:43:36 - Review of New JSAUX Gear00:44:45 - Tower Pets - Steam Next Fest Demo00:46:37 - Minami Lane - Steam Next Fest Demo00:48:08 - Pacific Drive - Steam Next Fest Demo00:49:53 - Mullet Mad Jack - Steam Next Fest Demo00:57:36 - Rotwood - Steam Next Fest Demo00:58:03 - Backpack Battles - Steam Next Fest Demo00:59:53 - Diets and Deities - Steam Next Fest Demo01:01:45 - Goodbye
Resources
Microsoft Will Be Sharing Its "Vision For The Future Of Xbox" Next Week
Disney invests $1.5B in Fortnite maker Epic Games
Penny's Big Breakaway Preview - SEGA-era throwback with some modern twists - Explosion Network
JSAUX Portable Wireless Speaker Review - Explosion Network
JSAUX Folding Travel Stand Review - Explosion Network
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Controversies, Layoffs, and Unprecedented Successes

Welcome to another thrilling episode of ArcaCast, your premier non-stop gaming podcast. This episode of ArcaCast stands at the intersection of controversy and success, tackling pressing gaming news and providing insightful ramifications in the industry.
In this episode, our keen critics Ashley Hovely and Kieran Marchant delve into the controversies surrounding 'The Suicide Squad'. They explore the polarizing opinions in the gaming community, the inconsistencies in the game's lore, characters' traversal systems and ultimately, the ripple effect of these on gamers' reception.
The narrative then shifts from controversy to success, as we celebrate the impressive first-week international sales of 'Yakuza: Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth'. As an unexpected hit beyond Japan, this monumental accomplishment sparks an exhilarating conversation about the growth of the Japanese RPG genre.
Switching gears, the episode touches on recent developments in the gaming industry, including layoffs at Blizzard esports and peculiar antics from 'Bears in Space' developers. These discussions offer a sober reflection on the industry's volatile side, juxtaposing gaming's glamorous successes with its unsettling realities.
To drench you in the gaming thrill, ArcaCast presents an adventurous journey featuring a blend of Japanese RPGs' superlative weirdness and the refreshing touch of experimental indie games. We delve into captivating narratives, excellent gameplay, and splendid character development in games like Lyca Dragon. We also examine 'Out of Action', a vividly coloured unique team-based shooter, and '#Drive Rally', a retro-style rally racer game.
So whether you're an avid gamer or simply intrigued by gaming, this episode promises to offer a comprehensive guided tour of the gaming world, seamlessly blending excitement, knowledge, and quick-paced revelations. Stay updated and engrossed with ArcaCast. We assure weekly round-ups of the hottest gaming news, industry insights, critiques of new releases, and much more. Tune in and Game on!
 
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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth and More Gaming Layoffs

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a fantastic game worth devoting your life to but 2024 has again seen massive gaming layoffs with Microsoft and Riot Games making cuts this week.
Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:03 - Today On The ShowREVIEW00:01:22 - Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthTHE NEWS00:18:23 - Microsoft layoffs following Activision-Blizzard Acquisition00:25:46 - Riot Games layoff 530 Staff00:37:09 - Pokemon Company Investigating Palworld00:44:57 - Do Consumers Even Care How Games Are Made?00:50:00 - Do Gamers Need To Stop Caring About Owning Games?00:55:57 - Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Won’t Have Reviews Before ReleaseSHOUTOUTS01:04:05 - Turnip Boy Robs a Bank01:05:04 - Tekken 8OUTRO01:08:28 - Goodbye
Resources
Explosion Network
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank Review
Forbes
What’s Going On With ‘Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’ Reviews
Polygon
Microsoft cuts nearly 2,000 workers from gaming business
Press Start
Riot Games Just Laid Off 530 Of Its Staff
The Pokémon Company Says It Will Be "Investigating" Palworld And "Taking Appropriate Measures"
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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
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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
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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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