Concord is great, and it's Ciaran's new love, so we break down why it's taken his world by storm.

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• There is a lack of standout games in 2023 so far, with no big defining Sony IP and no game that revolutionises the industry.
• The closure of Kotaku Australia highlights the challenges faced by the games media industry despite the thriving games development scene in Australia.
• Xbox Game Pass is undergoing changes in subscription models and prices, with the removal of the Game Pass for console tier and price increases for other tiers.
• Opinions on the value of Xbox Game Pass vary, with some seeing it as a decent deal despite the price increase, while others are frustrated by the removal of day one releases from the standard tier. Xbox Game Pass offers a great value for gamers, but the recent price increase and introduction of pricing tiers has caused confusion among consumers.
• Concord is a hero arena shooter developed by Firewalk Studios and published by Sony. It features unique gameplay mechanics and a focus on versatility and teamwork.
• Angerfoot is a fast-paced kicking and shooting game developed by Free Lives. It offers unique gameplay and a fun and challenging experience.
• Both Concord and Angerfoot have received positive reviews and are worth checking out for fans of their respective genres.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Resources

• https://explosionnetwork.com/anger-foot-review/
• Kotaku Australia to shut down | GamesIndustry.biz
• Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Price Increases Along With A New "Standard" Tier

Arcade Couch Credits:

• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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Dylan talks about playing the Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess demo and how much he enjoyed it, and Ciaran talks about The First Descendant now ticking a lot of boxes for him.

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• The Watch Dogs franchise has struggled with creating compelling protagonists, and there are doubts about the potential for a successful movie adaptation.
• The conversation highlights the importance of having interesting characters and engaging gameplay mechanics in video games. Nintendo has officially ended repair services for the Wii U due to a lack of spare parts.
• Nintendo claims to have resolved component shortages for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
• There are concerns about the hardware capabilities of the Switch 2 and hopes for improved technology.
• The Legacy of Kain series is making a return in the form of a prequel graphic novel.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Resources

• The Watch Dogs Movie Has Finally Begun Filming
• Sorry, you can no longer send your Wii U in for repair | Eurogamer.net
• Switch 2 won't suffer from component shortages, Nintendo says | Eurogamer.net
• You Need To Play Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess' Demo Right Now

Arcade Couch Credits:

• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

All Episodes:

• https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/

Support Us:

• http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discussed the Dr Disrespect news from the last week and what it could mean for Twitter and Youtube.