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Xbox Partner Showcase & Talking About Magic: The Gathering

We break down the Xbox Partner Showcase, which included games like Alan Wake 2, Ark: Survival Ascended, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and more. On the opposite ends of things, Dylan and Ciaran also go deep into some Magic: The Gathering discussions this week as Ciaran's been playing MTG: Arena.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:35 - Today On The ShowTHE NEWS00:04:06 - Xbox Partner Showcase BreakdownKOALATY CRITICS/SHOUTOUTS00:29:00 - Koalaty Critics - Ghostrunner 200:32:07 - Hellboy Web of Wyrd ReviewWHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING00:34:03 - Talking Some MTGOUTRO00:45:20 - Goodbye
ResourcesExplosion NetworkAll the trailers and everything announced at the Xbox Partner ShowcaseHellboy Web of Wyrd Review – As Deep as a Single Comic IssueKoalaty Critics: Ghostrunner 2 – Australian Review Roundup
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Wonder and Assassin’s Creed Mirage Discussions

One of the biggest weeks in gaming for 2023 sees the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. We've been playing both and discussing our thoughts on the games so far.
Also this week:
Detective Pikachu Returns Review
Wizard with a Gun Review
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Bilkins' Folly Review
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:28 - We Weren't At SXSW or IEM 2023 In SydneyREVIEW IN PROGRESS #100:05:11 - Marvels Spider-Man 2KOALATY CRTICIS SHOUTOUTS00:25:59 - Assassin's Creed MirageGAME REVIEW #100:35:53 - Detective Pikachu ReturnsREVIEW/ARTICLE SHOUTOUTS00:41:48 - Wizard with a Gun Review00:44:14 - Bilkins' Folly ReviewREVIEW IN PROGRESS 200:46:11 - Super Mario Bros. WonderOUTRO01:02:26 - Why Dylan Hadn't Played Spider-Man Yet01:04:56 - Goodbye
ResourcesEXPLOSION NETWORK
Bilkins’ Folly Review – Treasure hunting weighed down by technical hiccupshttps://explosionnetwork.com/bilkins-folly-review-treasure-hunting-weighed-down-by-technical-hiccups/
Detective Pikachu Returns Review – Get this detective a Cawfee!https://explosionnetwork.com/detective-pikachu-returns-review/
Koalaty Critics: Assassin’s Creed Mirage – Australian Review Roundup
Koalaty Critics: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Australian Review Rounduphttps://explosionnetwork.com/koalaty-critics-marvels-spider-man-2-australian-review-roundup/
Koalaty Critics: Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Australian Review Rounduphttps://explosionnetwork.com/koalaty-critics-super-mario-bros-wonder-australian-review-roundup/
Wizard With a Gun Review – A tight roguelike with some base building toohttps://explosionnetwork.com/wizard-with-a-gun-reivew/
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Should Sony and Xbox Return For PAX AUS 2024?

Dylan and Ciaran discuss PAX AUS 2023 and whether big names like Sony and Xbox should return to the event in 2024. 
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:40 - Post-PAX Discussion With CiaranTHE NEWS00:34:04 - Xbox and Activision Deal Is Officially Over00:36:03 - The Game Awards Returns On December 8thGOODBYE00:41:40 - Goodbye
ResourcesExplosion NetworkThe Game Awards returns on December 7th, 2023Xbox has OFFICIALLY and FINALLY acquired Activision Blizzard KingKotakuPlayStation And Xbox Need To Get Their Asses Back To PAX Aus
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PAX AUS 2023 - Live From The Show Floor

Live from the PAX Australia 2023 floor: Dylan and Ashley discuss their favourite games and the PAX AUS experience for the show's 10th anniversary.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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Massive Layoffs From Epic Games To SEGA & Looking Ahead At October Game Releases

We discuss the Epic Games layoffs, SEGA cancelling Hyenas, and all the massive games that are releasing in October.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:20 - Pre-PAX Thoughts00:04:49 - Game ShoutoutsTHE NEWS00:06:34 - Epic Games Cutting 870 Jobs00:13:53 - SEGA Cancells Hyenas Game00:18:48 - Video Game Actors Vote Yes To Strike00:25:21 - Queensland Games Industry Gets Funding Boost00:32:53 - October Games Are MassiveOUTRO00:49:14 - Goodbye
Resources
GizmodoVideo Game Actors Vote ‘Yes’ on Strike AuthorisationKotakuEpic Games Cutting 870 Jobs, 16 Percent Of Its WorkforceSega Cancels Hyenas And Other Unannounced Games, Creative Assembly Facing LayoffsQueensland Games Industry To Receive $5 Million Funding BoostPress StartGAMES COMING IN OCTOBER THAT YOU SHOULD BE EXCITED FOR 
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The Big Xbox Leak + Lies of P and Payday 3 Impressions

Xbox's future plans have been leaked but how much of it actually matters? Plus Ciaran's been playing Lies of P and Payday 3 while Ashley's hyped up about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:58 - PAX AUS 2023 PSAREVIEW IN PROGRESS00:04:48 - Payday 3 First Impressions00:08:07 - Lies of P First ImpressionsTHE NEWS00:14:48 - Xbox Plans Leak 00:42:47 - UK to Clear Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard acquisition00:44:04 - Unity backpedals on payment scheme00:47:39 - Bluey: The Video Game is coming in November00:50:04 - Xbox at the Tokyo Games Show00:56:34 - Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Trailer00:59:50 - No Save Progression in Final Fantasy VII RebirthOUTRO01:01:50 - Goodbye
Resources
GamesIndustry.bizEverything we learned from the Xbox leakUK preliminarily approves Microsoft's acquisition of Activision BlizzardUnity kills Runtime Fee for Personal users, offers rev share for others
GameshubBluey video game officially announced with trailer, featuring core voice castXbox at Tokyo Game Show 2023: Every major announcement
Game InformerLike A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Gets New Trailers And January Release Date
Explosion NetworkBethesda Returns With More Community Events for PAX AUS 2023
 
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Unity Engine Pricing Isn’t Good News For Devs and Nintendo Direct Breakdown

We discuss the game developers who are rightfully not happy about the Unity Engine pricing changes and break down all the news from the September 2023 Nintendo Direct.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:06 - Today On The ShowTHE NEWS00:01:22 - Mario Comes To PAX AUS 202300:11:56 - Unity Engines Fee Changes Cause Mass Outrage00:21:14 - Stig Asmussen Leaves Respawn00:29:46 - Immortals of Aveum Studio Lays Off Half Its StaffREVIEWS/ARTICLES00:29:46 - Jumplight Odyssey Review00:31:57 - Starfield Final ReviewTHE NEWS #200:33:51 - Nintendo Direct RecapOUTRO01:02:31 - GoodbyeResourcesABC NewsUnity engine proposed fees leave video game developers confused and outraged - ABC NewsExplosion NetworkNintendo Direct September 2023: All the trailers & news including Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Princess Peach: Showtime, Super Mario RPG — Explosion NetworkIGNStar Wars: Jedi Survivor Director Stig Asmussen Is Leaving Electronic ArtsPress StartSEGA's PAX Aus 2023 Booth Will Feature Sonic Superstars And Like A Dragon GaidenThe Studio Behind Immortals Of Aveum Has Laid Off Almost Half Of Its StaffArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Goodbye Volcano High Review & Starfield Gets Better With New Game Plus

The journey in Starfield continues into New Game+, and the world is ending, maybe, in Goodbye Volcano High.Also, this week, we discuss the Nintendo Switch follow-up being shown behind closed doors and ASUS keyboard & mouse reviews from Dylan.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:43 - Today On The ShowGAME REVIEW00:01:57 - Goodbye Volcano High ReviewREVIEW IN PROGRESS00:08:57 - Starfield Adventures Hit NG+KOALITY CRITICS00:21:24 - Fae FarmTECH REVIEW00:26:26 - ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Aim Edition & ROG Azoth Keyboard ReviewsTHE NEWS00:42:11 - Nintendo Switch 2 Was Behind Closed Doors At GamescomOUTRO01:01:10 - GoodbyeResourcesArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Starfield Impressions

It’s Starfield week, so what are Ciaran’s first impressions of one of the year's biggest games?We also discuss upcoming PAX AUS 2023 news and the reveal of the Lenovo Legion GO.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloREVIEW IN PROGRESS 00:01:47 - StarfieldTHE NEWS00:34:47 - PAX AUS 2023 Storytime Speaker Announced00:40:16 - AGDA Nominees Announced00:50:30 - Lenovo Legion GO Revealed00:57:16 - SAG-AFTRA Votes For Strike AuthorizationOUTRO01:07:26 - Quick Super Maro Bros Wonder Recap01:09:09 - GoodbyeResourcesExplosion NetworkAUSTRALIAN GAME DEVELOPMENT AWARDS FINALISTS AND WHERE TO PLAY THEMKOALATY CRITICS : STARFIELD - AUSTRALIAN REVIEW ROUNDUPPAX AUS 2023 STORYTIME SPEAKER REVEALEDPress StartTHE LENOVO LEGION GO HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY REVEALED ALONG WITH AN AUSTRALIAN PRICE AND RELEASE WINDOWSAG-AFTRASAG-AFTRA National Board Votes Unanimously to Send Interactive Media (Video Game) Strike Authorization Vote to MembersArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live & Future Game Show Breakdown

We discuss Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2023 and The Future Games Show.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyArcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/Support Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion