2 Bar Connection

On today's episode, the bois talk about the amazing success of Wukong and why it's important, why Concord failed before talking about more industry layoffs at Osuka Studios as well as paying tribute to Hideaki Itsuno and getting hyped for the Tails in the Sky remake reveal at the recent Nintendo Direct Thanks for listening! Please be sure to like, comment and subscribe if you want more -...

On today's episode, the bois talk about some more unfortunate layoffs and the closure of Ready At Dawn, but still get a good laugh at WB Games and the Borderlands movie while celebrating the return of Tango Gameworks Thanks for listening! Please be sure to like, comment and subscribe if you want more ------------------------------------------------------ Check us out on YouTube:  https:// www...

On today's episode, the bois talk about A LOT of layoffs going around AGAIN in the game industry. They also talk about the new union efforts and strikes going on between SAGAFTRA striking video game publishers and the WoW team unionizing before finishing off with a deep dive into a very interesting WIRED article on AI's impact on game development. WIRED Article: https:// variety.com/2024...

On today's episode, the bois give some quick updates to stories from last episode and talk about their most anticipated games of the later half of 2024. Thank you for listening and watching! Be sure to like, comment and subscribe! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on YouTube:https://...

In today's episode, the bois recount their jam packed weekends before discussing the troubling news around Helldivers' player count, Surgent Studios layoffs, Exoprimal ending support, some price hikes on Game Pass and about how Rob Schneider is about to f***** by Apex's new battle passes. Also Jesse talks for way too long about EVO. Thank you for listening and watching! Be sure to l...

In today's episode, the bois talk about Bethesda pissing everyone off again with more paid mods in Starfield, more studio closures, the most recent lawsuit against Valve, some weird banana game, the controversy surrounding Dr Disrespect, some interesting comments from Katsuhiro Harada before finishing off with some coverage of one of the best Nintendo Directs of all time. Thank you for listen...

Once again, the bois spend way too much time talking about their general impressions of SGF 2024 and the Xbox showcase. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening and watching! Be sure to like, comment and subscribe! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@UChK7Nymul3bqp0rkOtSTTBA  (no space) Apple: https:// podcasts.ap...

On today's episode, on the cusp of SGF 2024/Not E3, the boys discuss some rumors and leaks surrounding Doom, Destiny, RE Remakes and the newest Valve game before diving in to the Sony State of Play.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening and watching! Be sure to like, comment and subscribe! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.c...

On today's episode, the bois take a deep dive into what's going on at Xbox over the sudden closure of Hi-Fi Rush. RIP Tango Gameworks. However, they do  get a good laugh at the expense of WB, NetEase and Ubisoft. ------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening and watching! Be sure to like, comment and subscribe! Check us out on YouTube: https://www....

Rejoice fellow democracy enjoyers. For today, we celebrate out victory over the threat of Sony........oh and I guess we talk about Ubisoft, Take 2 and Bethesda tomfoolery too. -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening and watching! Be sure to like, comment and subscribe! Check us out on Apple: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ podcast/id1678668648 (no space)...

In what is the longest episode yet, the bois discuss the Gearbox buyout, Suicide Squad's continued woes, Discord ads, the puzzling interview with Phil Spencer and the troubling reports of Deck 9's environment, before getting hyped for the KOTOR remake living and the new Star Wars Outlaws game -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening and...

In today's episode, the boys talk about a series of rare wins within the industry with the announcement of a new union and rare CEO accountability. They also discuss another unsurprising blow dealt to OW2 before taking a peek at the newly announced Marvel Rivals. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Check us out on Apple: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ podcast/id16...

In today's episode, Jesse sings praises to James about FF7 Rebirth and why it's GOTY already before mourning the loss of their childhood with the closure of Rooster Teeth. The bois then get into discussions about WB doubling down on live services while laughing at "AAAA" flop that is Skull and Bones before finishing up with a reaction to the trailer for the Fallout series set t...

In today's episode, the bois make their OBS debut so you can now see them react to the new Borderlands movie trailer while discussing the unfortunate circumstances surrounding Sony and have a long discussion on whether or not this console generation has been a dud or not? -------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on Apple: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ p...

The bois discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding Palworld, laugh at Fntastic malding over "bloggers", lament the continuning layoffs before finishing off with a discussion over Xbox and spending way too much time talking about the State of Play ------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on Apple: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ podcast/id1678668648 (no space) A...

On today's episode, the boys talk about all the controversy surrounding the hot new "Pokemon with Guns" game "Palworld." They also delve into conspiracy theories surrounding the link between naked Chun-Li, Resident Evil Revelations and Capcom's "war on mods" the increasing layoff-apocalypse facing the industry as well as the recent Xbox Developer Direct ----...

The boys discuss their holidays and their favorite games of 2023, which will go down as one of the greatest years in gaming ------------------------------------------------------  Timestamps for each game James 7: 17:00  Jesse 10: 23:04 James 6: 27:57 Jesse 9: 44:54 Jesse 8/James 5: 51:30 James 4: 1:07:01  Jesse 7: 1:18:38 James 3: 1:26:14 Jesse 6 - 3: 1:38:14, 1:41:47, 1:45:55 Jesse and James Top...

The dudes discuss the award winning best and the studio shutting worst gaming moments of 2023. RIP E3 thanks for the memories! Thanks for listening or watching. If you like our videos be sure to like, comment and subscribe -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on YouTube:   /@2barconnection    (no spaces) Apple: https:// podcasts....

The dudes discuss the controversy around Jirard the Completionist's fishy Open Hand Foundation, Sony being scumbags and taking away content people paid for, huff copium over the KOTOR remake, get a good laugh over Ubisoft and Bethesda being weird and discuss the trailer for GTA6 ---------------------------------- All videos on latest updates over Jirard The Completionist and the Open Hand Fou...

The dudes talk about YouTube and their losing battle with ad blockers as well as entertainment news, the depressing state of Call of Duty, and a Zelda movie in the most technologically chaotic show to date! Thank you for watching and be sure the leave a like and subscribe! ---------------------------------------- All videos pertaining to The Completionist's allegations of charity fraud https:...

The dudes dive into stories dealing with executive mismanagement and the rewards they reap.  Welcome to the F*&% up club! Thanks for listening or watching. If you like our videos be sure to like, comment and subscribe -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on YouTube:   /@2barconnection    (no spaces) Apple: https:// podcasts.a...

The boys talk about scummy execs getting their just desserts, the layoff epidemic hitting Naughty Dog, BioWare getting sued, development woes of Gollum and much more before coming to the realization that Tony Hawk Underground was a Jackass game Thank you for joining us! We always appreciate your listen! ---------------------------------------- Check us out on Apple: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ po...

Jesse and James talk about what may be the biggest leak in gaming history, Jim(bo) Ryan leaving Sony and about the new Selaco and Trails of Heroes trailers Thank you for joining us! We always appreciate your listen! ---------------------------------------- Check us out on Apple: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ podcast/id1678668648 (no space) Amazon: https:// music.amazon.com/ podcasts/b68715cc-114c-4...

Jesse and James talk about how John Riccitiello, Unity and bunch of other people in the industry became fresh recruits for the f@$% up club Thank you for joining us! We always appreciate your listen! ------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on Apple: https:// podcasts.apple.com/ podcast/id1678668648 (no space) Amazon: https:// music.amazon.com/ podcasts/b68715cc-1...

The bois talk about a saddening, recent survey from IGN on why being a game dev sucks, as well as the equally saddening news about Volition and Mimimi Studios shutting down. Luckily, the Switch 2, FF16 on PC and Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 2 gives us something to look forward to. IGN Survey Source: https:// www.ign.com/articles/the-iatse-is-shining-a-light-on-the-video-game-industrys-lack-of...