Arcade Couch
Arcade Couch is the Explosion Network’s premiere video games podcast featuring discussions on the latest games, tech, industry news and more. Available every Monday at 6 AM AEST
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Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
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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Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
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%
Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
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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Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
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
Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
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
Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
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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Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
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
Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
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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Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
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
Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
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
Arcade Couch Credits:Music by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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