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This week, we're celebrating 200 episodes! But first, we discuss headlines such as Tencent's move to control Tequila Works, the reason Reggie Fils-Aime left Gamestop, PlayStation's State of Play featuring Hogwart's Legacy, ID@Xbox, special guest voices and more. Get the Bundle for Ukraine HERE Website: https://pencilpaperproductions.com/supermegacrash/ Twitter: @SuperMegaCrash Instagram: https://w...

This week, in honor of the now belated March 10th celebration, we decided to delve into the history of gaming's greatest icon. But first, we discuss headlines such as the loot box lawsuit against Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's pay to upgrade stance on GTAV, the latest PlayStation State of Play, excitement for the Cowabunga Collection, Our Flag Means Death and more. Get the Bundle for Ukraine HER...

This week, in honor of the release of the Batman, we are taking a look at the Dark Knight's history in video games. But first, we discuss headlines such as the hack at NVIDIA, an extensive delay for Star Wars Eclipse, updates on PlayStation Spartacus, Amazon Luna officially launches, new Twitch policies, customer service nightmares and more. Website: https://pencilpaperproductions.com/supermegacra...

This week, we're review the recent released PS5 exclusive Horizon Forbidden West. But first, we discuss headlines such as rumors circulating around a Fallout: New Vegas 2, Sony reveals the first official pictures of the PSVR 2 as well as their Game Pass project called Spartacus, shareholders file lawsuits against Activision Blizzard, talk about Ukraine and more. Website: https://pencilpaperproduct...

This week, we're hanging out with Jed Shaffer, host of the Gamer Parent's Strategy Guide, a podcast helping parents navigate the gaming world with their kids. We talk about the genesis of the project, his approach to parenting his gamers, and much more. But first, we discuss headlines such as EA's struggle with Battlefield 2042, the big changes with Cyberpunk's 1.5 update, Walton Goggins cast in A...

This week, we decided to celebrate Valentine's Day and the big sportsball game with a little game of our own. But first, we discuss headlines such as SSD price hikes due to chip shortages, Ubisoft doubles down on NFTs, the reveal of The Wolf Among Us 2, Nintendo's recent Direct presentation, Werewolves Within and more. Website: https://pencilpaperproductions.com/supermegacrash/ Twitter: @SuperMega...

This week, we cover the past week's headlines such as Sony's acquisition of Bungie, two new State of Plays and rumors of a PSVR2 reveal, CD Projekt Red hires for two new games, confirmation of Grand Theft Auto VI, a lack of creativity, We Need to Talk About Cosby and more. Website: https://pencilpaperproductions.com/supermegacrash/ Twitter: @SuperMegaCrash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supe...

As the title suggests, we have to discuss our delay into 2022. But we eventually catch up on the biggest headlines over the last month such as Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and all bits associated with it, Atari's dive into NFTs, a slew of new Star Wars games, Steam Deck emails, Peacemaker and more. Website: https://pencilpaperproductions.com/supermegacrash/ Twitter: @SuperMegaCra...

This week, we‘re ending the season with the last chapter of the ESRB saga. What it brought, what it wrought, and the event that shifted the industry. But first, we discuss the past week's headlines like the outrage from Star Wars fans over David Cage's involvement with Star Wars Eclipse, a judge's ruling against the state of California in the ongoing Activision Blizzard drama, Square Enix suspends...

This week, we‘re recapping all of the announcements, trailers and award winners from the 2021 Game Awards Show. But first, we hit on a few other headlines such as the controversy surrounding the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves collection, Nick Offerman joins the Last of Us cast, the passing of the lead NES architect Masayuki Uemura and more. Website: https://pencilpaperproductions.com/supermegacrash/...

Our tale of the ESRB‘s origin continues with the events that transpired at the United States Congressional Hearings in 1993. But first, we discuss headlines such as the reintroduction of the 'Stopping Grinch Bots Act' to crack down on scalper-run bots, Take-Two Interactive's lawsuit against Hazelight Studios, developer of the hit indie game "It Takes Two," Playstation's possible push at its own Ga...

Due to the holiday weekend, we‘ve decided to forego our regular show and instead treat you to a mini-sode full of raw emotion and humor. Website: https://pencilpaperproductions.com/supermegacrash/ Twitter: @SuperMegaCrash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supermegacrashbrosturbo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@supermegacrash Join us on Discord HERE Email: supermegacrash@gmail.com Patreon: https...

This week, after setting up would would be the tale of Night Trap, we instead look more into the unreleased console responsible for the game's creation. But first, we discuss headlines such as the Wall Street Journal article outing Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, Rockstar's response to the GTA Trilogy launch, the controversial permaban of Call of Duty cheaters, Saints Row gets delayed, Sifu...

This week, we're continuing the tale that led to the creation of the ESRB, centering on the game that pushed boundaries far beyond any other mainstream title and made one company consider a compromise of ethics. But first, we discuss headlines such as the botched launch of the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, Crystal Dynamics official reveal of Spider-Man for Marvel's Avenge...

This week, we're kicking off a multi-part tale that chronicles the origins of the ESRB, starting in the 1970s when video game censorship was not even being considered. But first, we discuss leadership changes at Activision Blizzard, EA and 2K's battle over FIFA, a money laundering scam unveiled from the Twitch leaks, updates on GTA 6, a LOCA success story and more. Website: https://pencilpaperprod...

This week, we review the highly anticipated title Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy developed by Eidos-Montréal. But first, we discuss Activision Blizzard's new commitment to zero tolerance and dissolution of Vicarious Visions, Playstation's State of Play featuring new games and announcements of a new Apple Music app and Playstation on PC, Nintendo drops a 64-bit ball, vegan cheese and more. Backgr...

This week, we're chatting with Drake Kazmierczak and Nicholas Haye, the duo behind October Games. We chat about their recent release Horror Legends, their upcoming Puppet Master game, a love for horror and more. But first, we discuss a damaging update on the Activision Blizzard lawsuit, Square Enix quietly removing Denuvo from their games, NetEase acquires Grasshopper Manufacture, the Uncharted mo...

This week, we review MercurySteam's newest take on Nintendo's classic sci-fi series, Metroid Dread. But first, we discuss various headlines like EA losing the FIFA name, Nintendo's pricing of their expanded Online service, a progress blocking bug on Metroid Dread, announcements from DC Fandome, Superman comes out and more. Background review music by Soshi Abe and Sayako Doi Website: https://pencil...

This week, we review Square Enix's remake of a SNES classic: Actraiser Renaissance. But first, we discuss the newest updates surrounding Epic vs. Apple, the massive Twitch leak, the trailer for the newest Resident Evil movie, Randy Pitchford's new job, hacking Oculus and more. Background review music by Koshiro Yūzō Website: https://pencilpaperproductions.com/supermegacrash/ Twitter: @SuperMegaCra...

This week, we review developer Ember Lab's first foray into video games, Kena: Bridge of Spirits. But first, we discuss an $18M settlement issued by Activision Blizzard, Sony's acquisition of Bluepoint Studios and Netflix's acquisition of Night School Studios, more damage from Amazon's New World, paying Twitch for advertising and more. Background review music by Jason Gallaty Website: https://penc...

This week, we're talking about one of the most iconic flops in the video game industry: the Power Glove. But first, we discuss more lawsuits coming to Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft outs their own projects, various announcements from Nintendo's latest direct such as the voice cast for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie, our stance on review trades and more. Background icon art by Lethandralis Webs...

This week, we review the recently released title, The Artful Escape. But first, we discuss a new lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, updates to the Nintendo Switch and PS5, scalpers take a hit, past regrets and more. Music from the Artful Escape written and performed by Johnny Galvatron and Josh Abrahams. Purchase the soundtrack: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1744410/The_Artful_Escape__Origi...

This week, we are hanging out with Paul Franzen, co-founder of Oh, a Rock! Studios, chatting about his journey to game development, upcoming game releases, spoon collecting and more! But first we discuss the judge's ruling in the Epic vs. Apple lawsuit, Twitch's lawsuit against hate raiders, Steam's return policy, PlayStation's State of Play and more. Follow Paul on Twitter: @PaulMFranzen Follow O...

This week, Stephen reviews the recently released title, No More Heroes III. But first, we discuss the new gaming restrictions in China, the controversy surrounding the release of Horizon Forbidden West, Dr. Lupo and Tim the Tatman leave Twitch for YouTube, what happened to Shawn Layden, Shang-Chi and more! Website: https://pencilpaperproductions.com/supermegacrash/ Twitter: @SuperMegaCrash Instagr...

This week, we are one of the gaming industry's most innovative peripherals that allowed players to play THEIR way! But first, we discuss updates on the Activision Blizzard lawsuit and Kinguin's Frostpunk 2 scam, Soulja Boy's beef with Atari, a deep dive into Gamescom 2021, Mooby's and more. Website: https://pencilpaperproductions.com/supermegacrash/ Twitter: @SuperMegaCrash Instagram: https://www....