Aloha and welcome back to another episode of our new series - Ace World Roundtable! In this week's podcast, Alex, Sam and AJ settle down with a few cold ones to discuss the immersive escapism that videogames afford gamers and how, in light on the ongoing pandemic, the medium has been a serious help to many people around the world in providing some much needed levity in trying times. So, make yourself comfortable and lose yourself in these incredible videogame worlds!

Timestamps: START - 01:44 - Intro and plugs

01:44 - 14:00 - Sam picks Bioshock (or not) and Stardew Valley

14:00 - 22:52 - AJ goes for Mass Effect

22:52 - 35:03 - Alex escapes to Deus Ex

35:03 - END - Other gaming escapes and wrap up 

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Welcome to a brand new show format to add to our podcast series, Ace World Roundtable! In this first instalment, Alex, Sam and AJ share their hopes and dreams for future Final Fantasy Remakes after the overwhelming success of the FFVII remake in 2020.  This is pure dreamland here folks, we are taking away the logistics and commercial politics of remaking Final Fantasy games and sharing our personal picks for what we would love to see from Square Enix in future. If you enjoy the show be sure to get in touch to tell us your dream FF remake!

Timestamps: Intro and plugs: 00:00 - 01:57

AJ picks Final Fantasy IV: 01:57 - 18:39

Alex picks Final Fantasy VIII: 18:39 - 34:02

Sam picks Final Fantasy IX: 34:02 - END

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Welcome to another episode of Ace World After Hours! In this week's instalment Alex, Sam and AJ sit down to discuss the recent Pokémon 25th Anniversary celebration and game announcements. Gen 4 remakes are set for release later in 2021 with Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and a kind of Pokémon game was revealed in Legends: Arceus which could be a bold new direction for the franchise if done right. Lots to discuss about the state of Pokémon in 2021 and beyond, so grab a cold one and let's talk some games!

Timestamps: Intro and plugs: 00:00 - 02:30

Catch-up: 02:30 - 08:30

Pokémon 25 celebrations: 08:30 - 15:58

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl discussion: 15:58 - 24:50

Pokémon Legends: Arceus discussion: 24:50 - END

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In our latest newscast, Alex, Sam and AJ discuss Sony's Latest State of Play showcase. There are ton of videogames to look forward to this year and so join team Ace World for their takeaways from the event including new gaming announcements and reveals.

Timestamps:

Intro: 00:00 - 03:48

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, PS5 Upgrade: 03:48 - 06:15

Returnal overview trailer impressions: 06:15 - 09:33

Knockout City beta: 00:09:33 - 11:54

Sifu looks insane: 11:54 - 16:45

Solar Ash gameplay reveal: 16:45 - 19:16

Security Breach reveal: 19:16 - 20:40

Oddworld: Soulstorm: 20:40 - 22:42

Kena: Bridge of Spirits: 22:42 - 30:29

Deathloop discussion: 30:29 - 38:39

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade & Episode Yuffie: 38:39 - 54:34

Final thoughts & outro: 54:34 - End

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Join Alex, Sam and Steve for another After hours session!

This week's topic of discussion, the return of Lucasfilm Games! Geeks and gamers around the world rejoiced at the announcement of Lucasfilm Games coming back to forge new partnerships with developers to make exciting games from the Lucasfilm stable.

We've got an open-world Star Wars game to look forward to and a long-awaited return of Indiana Jones to the gaming world. Sit back and relax as we speculate wildly on our dream Lucasfilm Games, reminisce about the good old days of Lucas Arts and keep our fingers crossed for the return of Monkey Island!

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Join Alex, Sam and AJ for the very first instalment of a new podcast series on our channel - Ace World After Hours! Catch up with the team and unwind with an uncut discussion on a hot gaming topic, releasing every week. In this episode, we are unpacking the tragedy of Cyperpunk 2077, can CD Projekt Red redeem themselves? Time will tell... Check out our other Ace World content - Retrospectives, Top 5 lists and Newscasts - available on Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and DEEZER.

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Get your sneak on and join Alex and Sam for an under-the-radar retrospective on Sly Cooper! Originally released in 2002 on the Playstation 2, Sucker Punch's charming and cunning master thief was an instant hit. Armed with devilishly cool stealth gameplay and gorgeous  cel-shaded graphics, this platformer was a breath of fresh air. Jump into the Cooper van and let's replay Sly's journey across the globe to reclaim the Thievious Raccoonus from the evil clutches of the Fiendish Five!

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Ahoy there Mighty Pirates! Revisit one of the most iconic titles in adventure gaming for this week's episode. Grab yourself a cup of grog, take a seat in the SCUMM bar and join Alex, Sam and Steve as they remember the good old days of Lucasfilm Games and their seminal swashbuckling hit, The Secret of Monkey Island. Originally  over 30 years ago, it's time to journey back to Mêlée Island and enjoy a look back at the history and events of Guybrush Threepwood's first showdown with the evil zombie pirate LeChuck!

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