• Episode 628: Ghost of 2Shima
    Sep 27 2024

    This week the guys talk about the latest State of Play, Nintendo’s lawsuit against Palworld, the Stellar Blade trademark infringement, and much much more!

    Everything announced at PlayStation’s September 2024 State of Play
    https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/state-of-play-september-2024-everything-announced/

    Just as it looked like Palworld might escape Nintendo's gaze, the lawsuit has been filed: Nintendo is suing Pocketpair for patent infringement
    https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/nintendo-is-suing-the-palworld-developer-claiming-it-infringes-on-patents/

    PlayStation And Shift Up Are Being Sued By A Company Called Stellarblade
    https://www.thegamer.com/playstation-shift-up-sued-stellar-blade-trademark-infringement/

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 627: Hustle Until Paris
    Sep 20 2024

    In the first of a series of 2-man shows, Tim and Ed talk about the PS5 Pro announcement, Annapurna Interactive’s staff walkout, the return of Flappy Bird, and much much more!

    The PS5 Pro is an impressive, expensive mid-gen refresh that feels less essential than the PS4 Pro did in 2016
    https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/ps5/the-ps5-pro-is-an-impressive-expensive-mid-gen-refresh-that-feels-less-essential-than-the-ps4-pro-did-in-2016/

    The entire staff of beloved game publisher Annapurna Interactive has reportedly resigned
    https://www.theverge.com/games/2024/9/12/24243317/annapurna-interactive-staff-reportedly-resigns

    Flappy Bird Creator Reacts To The Return Of His Game
    https://www.gamespot.com/articles/flappy-bird-creator-reacts-to-the-return-of-his-game/1100-6526502/

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 626: Surprise Wrench
    Sep 13 2024

    This week the guys talk about Sony’s “technical presentation,” whether or not Sony has enough original franchises, the price hike of PS5 controllers, and much, much more!

    Sony announces ‘technical presentation’ that sounds like a PS5 Pro reveal
    https://www.polygon.com/news/449338/sony-ps5-pro-reveal-announcement-livestream

    Sony Doesn't Have Enough Original Franchises Built From the Ground Up, Executive Says
    https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-doesnt-have-enough-original-franchises-built-from-the-ground-up-executive-says

    PS5 Controllers Are Now More Expensive
    https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5-controllers-are-now-more-expensive/1100-6526346/

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 625: All Up in the Wukong
    Sep 6 2024

    This week the guys talk about the end(?) of Concord, Remedy’s Games Coming to Hollywood, and much much more!

    An important update on Concord
    https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/03/an-important-update-on-concord/

    Remedy’s Supernaturally Beloved Games Are Coming to Hollywood
    https://gizmodo.com/remedy-control-alan-wake-adaptations-2000492937

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Episode 624: Elden Wings
    Aug 30 2024

    This week the guys talk about Indiana Jones coming to PS5, Game Pass Standard’s game release timing, the Amazon Games boss’s stance on AI and voice actors, and much, much more!

    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released on PS5, too
    https://www.polygon.com/gamescom/442222/indiana-jones-great-circle-playstation-port-release-date-gamescom-2024

    It Can Take Up To 12 Months 'Or More' For Some Stuff To Come To Xbox Game Pass Standard
    https://kotaku.com/xbox-game-pass-standard-day-one-cod-blops-6-1851626993

    As game actors strike for AI protections, Amazon Games boss says we need more AI and it's not "taking work away" because "for games, we don't really have acting"
    https://www.gamesradar.com/games/as-game-actors-strike-for-ai-protections-amazon-games-boss-says-we-need-more-ai-and-its-not-taking-work-away-because-for-games-we-dont-really-have-acting/

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 623: The Things of Things
    Aug 23 2024

    This week the guys talk about the COD H2M mod being shut down, Fortnite going back on the iPhone, and much, much more!

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered mod H2M shuts down after cease and desist demand
    https://www.eurogamer.net/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-remastered-mod-h2m-shuts-down-after-cease-and-desist-demand

    Fortnite is back on the iPhone
    https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/16/24221361/fortnite-iphone-epic-games-app-store

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 622: Battery Check
    Aug 16 2024

    This week the guys talk about Krafton acquiring Tango Gameworks, Take Two’s Take on Subscription Services, and much, much more!

    Krafton acquires Tango Gameworks and Hi-Fi Rush IP from Xbox
    https://www.gamesindustry.biz/krafton-acquires-tango-gameworks-and-hi-fi-rush-ip-from-xbox

    Take-Two expects Call of Duty will boost Game Pass numbers 'for a period of time'
    https://www.gamesindustry.biz/take-two-expects-call-of-duty-will-boost-game-pass-numbers-for-a-period-of-time

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    1 hr
  • Episode 621: Password Notebook
    Aug 9 2024

    This week the guys talk about Bungie’s mass layoff’s, their actual situation pre-Sony acquisition, Game Informer shutting down, and much, much more!

    Bungie Announces Mass Layoffs Less Than Two Months After Destiny 2: The Final Shape's Launch
    https://flip.it/Hky5LE
    Bungie Misled Sony About Its Financial Position Ahead of Acquisition – Report
    https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2024/08/02/bungie-misled-sony-financial-position-acquisition-report/

    GameStop Shuts Down Game Informer, The Longest-Running Gaming Magazine In The US

    https://flip.it/uygfHx

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    58 mins