Good Gains, Well Played

We've got a tiny controller from Xbox, a Sony patent for frame gen, DOOM music might go on the road, and more. Then in the back end, Xya is excited about Rune Factory and I have some major issues with the end of Star Wars Zero Company. Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:18 Mick Gordon Might Take DOOM On The Road - 06:33 Xbox Nano Controller Announced - 09:10 Legislation Introduced To Let Peo...

Xbox is informing employees about their 'Family of Consoles' plan for the next Xbox, they've also established a new Entertainment Division, and we've got an interesting situation with Bit Reactor. Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:15 Xbox Family Of Devices - 03:30 XP Entertainment Division - 06:33 Ninja Theory Devs Already Jumping Ship - 07:40 Bit Reactor's Furlough And...

We've got layoff fear at The Initiative, QSSR coming to PS5, more Uncharted rumors, and when will the Resident Evil remakes stop? In the back half Isli talks No Man's Sky, I give more spoiler filled impressions of Star Wars Zero Company, then we have a group discussion about R.E.P.O. Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:18 The Initiative Fears Layoffs - 10:55 Call Of Duty XP Token Update...

This episode covers the surprise moves from Xbox involving the Halo franchise, Sony asking devs about physical game releases, and Wolverine patches the scent trails.  Then in the back half Xya talks about decision paralysis for what to play, I talk about a major midpoint spoiler for Star Wars Zero Company, then we talk about a silly game called Wobbly Life.   Enjoy! Here are the timestamps: Intro...

We've got some random delays, Sony halting a PC mod, and a Kojima interview about splitting from Sony on Physint.  Then in the back half Isli talks about playing No Man's Sky again, Xya talks Hello Kitty Island Adventure, I recap my WH40k League games, more Star Wars Zero Company, and we all got the Big Walk platinum. Enjoy! Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:32 Sony Halts A TLoU2 Mod -...

This week we cover some news we missed from the week we were out, recap BlizzCon, and discuss the strange move from Sony regarding Physint. Then in the back half Xya talks the new FFXIV update, I give some big impressions of Star Wars Zero Company, and then we talk a little Big Walk puzzle cleanup. Enjoy! Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:20 Recapping Some News We Missed While Out - 03:00 Sony B...

This week we recap Opening Night Live from Gamescom, and then we get into spoiler talk about the fantastic ending to Big Walk. Enjoy! Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:45 Recapping Opening Night Live What We're Playing - 42:26 Lego Party - 46:23 Project Zomboid - 54:10 Four Player Big Walk Finale

We've got the official recasting announcement for the God of War TV series, news that the Horizon multiplayer game is being rebooted, and more.  Then in the back end we talk more about The Talos Principle II, Xya is lukewarm on Project Zomboid, and Big Walk with three players is so much better. Enjoy! Here are the timestamps: Intro - 01:04 God Of War Series Official Recast - 05:20 Horizon Mul...

This week we have more layoffs, updates on some delayed games, Bethesda Devs protesting Asha Sharma, and a unique mod situation. Then in the back half Isli talks about why Talos 1 is better than 2, Xya talks Project Zomboid, and I played my second Warhammer game.  Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:47 More Layoffs - 07:35 Tomb Raider Catalyst Release Window Update - 08:35 PS5 Custom Fac...

We've got more layoffs this week at That's No Moon, and a developer at id Software speaks up about the state of the studio. Then in the back half we talk more about The Talos Principle II, then Xya and I talk about Big Walk. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:35 Xbox Adding Party Chat Game Capture - 02:14 Layoffs At That's No Moon - 03:51 id Software Developer Speaks Open...

This week we cover additional fallout due to the Microsoft layoffs with Double Fine having to layoff staff after going independent and ESO having to delay their content updates. Then we discuss who should handle Baldur's Gate 4 and some bad industry analyst takes. In the back half Isli and I talk about The Talos Principle 2, how it's a little too easy (so far), and then I talk about my f...

This week we've got some delays to cover, some exciting release dates, and some FF14 news highlights from FanFest. We also have some interesting, if not expected, comments from Clint Hocking with regards to developing a game that has too many people involved. Then in the back half Xya talks about FF14 and I started Talos Principle 2. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:32 Microsoft...

It looks like the God of War TV show is having some setbacks with an injury on set and potential recasting rumors. We also have Bethesda giving a full game plan update after all the layoffs, I suppose to reassure gamers out there. Then in the back half Xya talks about Into the Emberlands and I discuss the end of the Lies of P DLC. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:25 Monster Hunter Wil...

The Xbox layoff rumors were true and we cover the fallout from that big decision, the layoffs yet to come, and the studios that could still be impacted.  Then Isli talks about doing NG+ in Mina The Hollower and I've completed the Lies of P DLC. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:14 Nintendo Switch 2 With Replaceable Battery In Europe - 10:35 Correction From Last Week - 14:22 God Of...

We've got another game moving its release date in September, Unionized Xbox developers upset with the company, ridiculous ESA claims, and Sony making an insane decision about physical games. Then in the back half Isli gives his final thoughts on Mina the Hollower, Xya talks Into the Emberlands, and I discuss my time with the Lies of P DLC. Xya and I also talk about how much we want to play Me...

This week we cover Kojima's tease of an adaptive fear mechanic for OD, Bungie layoffs, the Xbox price hike, and more.  Then in the back half we talk about Mina the Hollower and me finally jumping into the Lies of P DLC. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Lords Of The Fallen 2 Delayed 08:47 - Kojima Teases "Adaptive Fear" For OD 16:02 - God Of War Laufey Thought Up In 201...

In this episode we cover the weird world of AI in game development, our first delayed game out of the packed September, Capcom adjusting Code Veronica's story to fit the current timeline, and Xbox is trying to fix things on the backend. Then in the later half Xya and I talk Mina the Hollower.  00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Valor Mortis Pushes Release Date 00:58 - 1666 Amsterdam AI Asset Slip 02:04 -...

This episode we recap State of Play and Summer Game Fest. Then in the back I talk a little about Mina the Hollower and Isli finished Saros.  02:09 - Design Reasons Why You Can't Kill Fish In Subnautica 2 13:00 - No Rest For The Wicked Not Releasing On Xbox Yet Because Of Series S 16:10 - State Of Play Recap 47:45 - Summer Game Fest Recap What We're Playing 01:13:08 - Mina The Hollower 01...

We've got the surprise announcement of new content coming to The Witcher 3 in 2027, huge price increases for the Steam Deck, a delay for Fable, and an out of nowhere huge balance patch for StarCraft 2. Then Isli and Xya talk about Mina The Hollower, and I continue my journey through Escape Simulator 2 with a few gripes. Here are the timestamps: Intro  News Bits - 00:30 PS+ For June - 03:40 Me...

We're a few weeks away from Summer Game Fest and we got the announcement that Destiny 2 content updates will end in June, to the surprise of the developers and the community. We've also got the unexpected news that Final Fantasy 11 could possibly receive new content? Here are the timestamps: Intro  News Bits - 01:26 Subnautica 2 And Killing Fish - 04:51 Game Pass Wave 2 Line-up - 05:37 W...

We've got quite the spread of news this week capped off with some interesting details about Amy Hennig's version of Uncharted 4. Then in the backend we haven't played much collectively this week, but I give some impressions of Escape Simulator 2, my issues with the Xbox app's UI, and Isli doesn't understand potty training.  Here are the timestamps: Intro  News Bits - 00:32...

We've got some fun games coming to Game Pass this month, Pragmata has some good sales figures for Capcom, Double Fine is unionizing, and we need a third review tier for games on Steam.  In the backend Isli just started Saros so he doesn't have too many opinions so far, but I've beating the game in full so I give my final thoughts and how I think it compares to Returnal.  Here are th...

Subnautica 2 finally has a release date for early access, and it's right around the corner. We've got a lot of Final Fantasy news that we missed from FanFest, and we've got the unfortunate closer announcement for the developers of Greedfall. Then in the back half Xya talks the recent FFXIV update prepping for Evercold, Isli can't get away from Hades II, and I give my thoughts o...

We've got the surprise price drop for Game Pass this week, the announcement of the well known AC Black Flag remaster, and the announcement of the next FFXIV expansion.  Then in the back half Isli gives his final thoughts on Hades 2, Xya is prepping for FFXIV's 7.5 update, and I talk Hades, Gray Zone Warfare, and Dome Keeper.   Here are the timestamps: Intro  News Bits - 00:58 Game Pass P...

It's a light week of news but we have an interesting interview with Pete Hines where he talks about frustrations with Xbox after acquiring Bethesda. We also get the announcement of a new Metro game that comes out at the end of the year. Then Xya talks about her new computer, and Isli and I talk Hades I & II.  Here are the timestamps: Intro  News Bits - 00:12 Pete Hines Interview - 03:34 M...