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Normally we don't stick to the news because we like to cover timeless topics that can be enjoyed whenever, however in this case we just couldn't resist. The announcement that Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard King is not only a huge deal in gaming but for entertainment in general. What does this mean for the future of the industry? How does this impact Playstation? We cover this and more...

Often described as a harassment campaign, online movement and even culture war, this was a very impactful time for the industry. With this unfortunate situation in the rearview mirror, we look back at what happened and chat about it for your entertainment.

Just like in film, there is an independent scene in video games. Calling a game an "indie" comes with its own expectations regarding budget, art style, narrative and a very specific gameplay feel. However, sometimes the line is somewhat blurry and we find that there is a spectrum within independent experiences.

What's the difference between a remake and a remaster? Are they a tool that not only allows to preserve games but also introduce them to a whole new audience or are they cash-grabs? In this episode, we answer these questions and discuss the state of remasters and remakes in the video game industry.

Everybody has a hot take that makes them feel unique in having a specific opinion (even if that's statistically impossible). What is the worst Nintendo console? What games are overrated? We all have them, so here are ours.

One of the things that stick with us the most about our favorite games are their soundtracks. Like in films, music is used to evoke emotion, however in gaming their implementation can even go a step beyond that. Sound designers, composers and programmers come together and creatively use the tools at their disposal to create a cohesive experience where music can take many different forms and mean m...

We'd love to sit here and be able to say that video game adaptations have come a long way since the days of the Super Mario Bros. Movie back in 1993, but we can't lie to ya. Most examples go from slightly negative to absolute garbage. However, it's not all bad as there are a couple of examples that could be worth your time. Why do video game makers think that they HAVE to do these adaptations? And...

WARNING: some hot takes in this episode! Open world games have become very common in the video game industry during the PS4/Xbox One era as the technology starts to allow more and more expansive games. However, these ever-growing worlds are mostly about quantity rather than quality, when we see the track record of companies like modern-day Ubisoft, for example. How does the beloved The Legend of Z...

A recent Kotaku article discussing current emulators being able to run Metroid Dread made an impact on social media and major gaming podcasts. We invited friend of the show and fellow Venezuelan, Gaming en Off's Fabio Diaz to discuss the importance of emulation and our perspective as South Americans on piracy.

When does realism serve or detract from video games? With technical fidelity getting us closer to hyperrealism, there are games that benefit from this a great deal, like simulators and racing titles. However, within games mechanics sometimes this is taken a bit too far, where we ask ourselves the question: is this even fun anymore?

Judgment is Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's first foray on a spin-off of their own Yakuza series. In it you play as ex-lawyer turned detective, Takayuki Yagami, who is investigating a series of heinous murders occurring in Kamurocho. In preparation for the sequel we sit down and talk at length about the game, its characters, narrative, themes and more!

This week things take a personal turn as we explore the relationship between mental health and video games. How and at what level of quality has it been depicted in games? How can gaming positively impact our mental health? What experiences have we had, where we have found our beloved medium helpful?

Modern gaming outlets such as IGN, Gamespot, Kotaku, Polygon, etc are pillars of the industry that have always been there for us gamers. However, with the rise in popularity of independent creators, youtubers & streamers, their reach and relevance seems to be waning. In an attempt to fight this some have shifted their content into something that mostly antagonizes not only their audience but also...

Every year a wide variety of games are released to various amounts of fanfare. Some are highly regarded GOTY contenders while others are received negatively. But what happens to a third group of great games that are overlooked? This episode is precisely about those hidden gems that we came to love, but were baffled to see that were underrated.

Following the allegations of impropriety regarding companies like Ubisoft and Activision Blizzard, some gamers ask themselves whether or not they should keep buying their games as a sign of protest or solidarity. At first, it seems like the obvious way to make an impact as consumers. However, on this episode of the podcasts we ask ourselves: Who are we actually hurting by doing this?

Throughout history various games have made incredible steps to move the medium forward. Some of these moments have made great impressions on us, however very frequently they don't have the same impact the second time around. Here are 10 games we would gladly delete (or deneuralyze) from our brains so that we can experience their glory once more for the first time.

Ubisoft is one of the biggest names in the video game industry. For decades, they've made some of the most iconic games, worked on franchises from the likes of Prince of Persia, Rayman, Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six, FarCry and many others. Growing up in the Playstation 2/ Gamecube/ Xbox era, this was one of the most common logos we saw before getting to play some of ou...

Difficulty in video games is a topic that tends to get very heated. On the one hand there are gaming purists that enjoy challenging interactive experiences and on the other, there's people who cannot access these titles due to disabilities or other reasons. However, there is a lot in between, as well, like for example: git gud internet trolls, journalists who pride themselves on exclusively playin...

Following its history of iterating on its own hardware, Nintendo unveils the Switch (OLED Model), which contradicts reports and rumors of a new Pro model with 4K capabilities. Subscription service Playstation Now adds Red Dead Redemption 2, Nioh 2 and Judgment to its catalogue of titles in July 2021. Ghost of Tsushima gets a Director's Cut with a new expansion. Which Mass Effect is better? What's...

The Blue Box Game Studios conspiracy rabbit hole with Hideo Kojima and Silent Hills reaches Charlie Day - Pepe Silvia levels. Sony acquires the developers of Returnal and long time second party relationship studio, Housemarque. In announcing that, Playstation Japan tweets the wrong image showing Bluepoint Games' logo, which confirms an imminent additional acquisition. Also, we're not sure if this...

La E3 tuvo lugar en los últimos días y estuvo cargada de conferencias virtuales y anuncios. Algunos emocionantes y otros no tanto. En este episodio nos sentamos a discutir nuestros anuncios preferidos y qué pueden deparar para el futuro de la industria. ¿Cuál fue tu anuncio favorito?

FarCry 6 no se decide de si es un juego político o no. El State of Play donde es revelado el gameplay de Horizon Forbidden West es recibido no sólo con gran emoción sino con críticas, específicamente a la apariencia de su protagonista, Aloy. Hermen Hulst es entrevistado por el Playstation blog donde cubre una gran variedad de temas incluyendo la decisión de sacar futuras exclusivas como God of War...

Cubrimos el caso legal de Epic Games vs Apple y las posibles consecuencias que puede tener para el resto de la industria. Nintendo añade fast travel a The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD sólo para aquellos que compran el amiibo de Zelda con Loftwing.

Jon habla de su experiencia con Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Discutimos juegos que borraríamos de nuestra mente para poder volver a experimentarlos por primera vez y si temas políticos tienen cabida en los videojuegos.

Con la salida de Returnal, un juego con un cierto nivel de dificultad, hubo varias personalidades en la industria que admitieron que no terminan los juegos antes de escribir una reseña. Juan da sus primeras impresiones de Resident Evil Village. Jon y Juan discuten un juego indie fenomenal llamado Narita Boy.