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In this week's news, Coronavirus and gaming, Stadia's floundering, Xbox Series X and PS5 HDMI spec could cost more money, and more! GDC 2020 Postponed due to Coronavirus - 2:20 Bloodstained dev ditches previously funded KS stretch goal - 7:18 Unannounced Star Wars game appears on PSN - 14:06 Caslevania SOTN is now on Android & iOS - 19:21 Half-Life Fan Remake "Black Mesa" Officially Finished,...

In this week's topic, The NPCs dig into their hearts and souls (or lack thereof) and decide on the top saddest deaths in gaming history. From the explosion-based loss of Mordin in Mass Effect 3 to the sword-through-the-heart death of Aerith in Final Fantasy VII, The NPCs mourn many a character... maybe one character in particular more than the others? Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provi...

In this week's Whadaya' Playin', Preston checks out some more Dreams, Kyle is still swinging building to building in Spiderman, Dan cruises the streets of Los Santos in GTA Online, and the entire NPCs crew gets together for some Division 2.  Also - Power Ranger Ninja Turtles? Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video: youtu.be/Oa_qvIZV_9E Download: 99l.tv/wreakha...

In this week's news, The NPCs try to figure out why Ninja can't stop being pissed off, hear how Coronavirus is still impacting the gaming world, and that a favorite video game handheld of old is returning to store shelves soon! Weekly News Timestamps: Sony backs out of PAX East due to Coronavirus concerns - 1:21 GTA 4 Back on Steam, but no Multiplayer - 3:58 Hasbro is plans to relaunch classic Tig...

Welcome to The NPCs Weekly Topic for February 16th 2020! In this week's topic, we plan our turns wisely as we collect resources and construct additional pylons in the greatest debate of all: Top Strategy Games. Does Civilization 5 hold up against it's console counterparts? Is South Park Fractured But Whole really a strategy game? How much do we all love Red Alert? And... uh... we need more vespene...

In this week's Whadaya' Playin', Preston professes his love for Dreams, Kyle is really digging Spiderman, Dan & Preston talk about Bleeding Edge's beta, and Travis finally jumps on the bandwagon that is Division 2. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter @ TheNPCsPodcast Check us out on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJ2S1kyT42SUqYoq5fQCLQ/ Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music pr...

Welcome to another episode of The NPCs Weekly News Roundup for the week of February 16th 2020. In this week's news: Steam will now recommend your next game via your library - 1:17 Untitled Goose Game & Control Win Big at DICE Awards - 3:32 Final Fantasy VII Remake Opening drops online, and drops jaws too - 6:49 Overwatch - YouTube Deal making it harder to earn OWL Skin Tokens - 9:25 New PSVR h...

 Preston, Kyle, Dan, and Travis set off on a journey of self discovery as they tear apart some of their favorite gaming franchises and see just how overrated they are. Is World of Warcraft more overrated than Fortnite? What about Half Life? Why not tune in and find out if these and many other beloved franchise made the list in The NPCs Weekly Topic: Top Overrated Gaming Franchises. Intro: Son...

It's been two weeks... of playing games that is! Tune in and see what The NPC's have been up to including: How much of a headache Warcraft 3 Reforged is for Kyle, what Dan's thoughts on A Plague Tale are, what's new in Apex for Travis, and why you should play GTA Online with Preston! Timestamps: Dan - 1:32 Kyle - 12:38 Travis - 23:48 Preston - 29:23 Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provide...

In The NPCs Weekly News Roundup for the week of February 8th, we collectively roll our eyes at Warcraft 3's relaunch chaos, discuss the possibility for expandable storage in the Series X, and... did someone say Sora in Super Smash Bros? Weekly News Roundup Timestamps: Warcraft 3 Reforged Refunds & Issues Galore - 1:43 Xbox Series X mystery port may be expandable storage - 7:57 Phil Spencer bel...

In this Weekly Topic for the week of January 25th, The NPCs tear down and size up a list of Top Iconic Video Game Weapons. From Final Fantasy 7's Buster Sword to the Mass Effect Omni Blade to the Portal Gun, and more! Why not have a listen and see if your favorite Video Game weapon made it to the final list! Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video: youtu.be/Oa_qvIZV...

In this week's Whadaya' Playin', The NPCs keep working through Dark Souls, finish FrostPunk, and... are attacked by cats?  Whadaya' Playin' Timestamps: Kyle: 1:54 Dan: 8:39 Travis: 14:05 Preston 24:52 Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video: youtu.be/Oa_qvIZV_9E Download: 99l.tv/wreakhavocYU Outro: Song: Martini on the Rocks - Finesu Music provided by Ninety9Li...

In this week's News Roundup, the NPCs talk about all of the free Half Life games they can play (for a few months),  that Tencent may be buying everything up just because it can, and SURPRISE! The PS5 may be getting it's debut sooner than you think!  Weekly News Timestamps: Half-Life Games F2P through Alyx Launch: 1:26 GTA VI Development confirmed… via tax return?: 4:59 Tencent continues...

Welcome to The NPCs Weekly Topic for January 18th 2020! In this episode we break down the history of Naughty Dog games and rank their releases, from PC/Sega Genesis games all the way up through their most recent Playstation titles. Care to find out if your favorite Naughty Dog game made it to the top 10? Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video: youtu.be/Oa_qvIZV_9E...

In this week's Whadaya' Playin', The NPCs discuss Frostpunk at great length, discover Kyle's mic isn't on, and jump into The Turing Test's storyline and ending! Why not have a seat and listen in? Timestamps: Dan: 2:07 Kyle: 12:17 Travis: 19:34 Preston: 30:25 Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video: youtu.be/Oa_qvIZV_9E Download: 99l.tv/wreakhavocYU Outro: Song: Mart...

Welcome to The NPCs Weekly News Roundup for January 18th 2020. In this week's news we dive into what Cyberpunk 2077's delay means for the game and it's developers, how Ubisoft's editorial team change is for the better, and why Sony skipping E3 2020 is not necessarily a bad thing. Timestamps: Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed to September: 1:57 Elder Scrolls Online returns to Skyrim: 8:37 Horizon Zero Dawn co...

Is there one antagonist in Video Game history that just pissed you off to no end? Is there one that was annoying for the sake of being annoying, but still had their place in the story? Well, why not tune in and find out which of those baddies made it to our list! Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video: youtu.be/Oa_qvIZV_9E Download: 99l.tv/wreakhavocYU Outro: Song:...

In the words of Starship Troopers: Would you like to know more? Timestamps: Travis - 01:39 Kyle - 08:44 Dan - 19:00 Preston - 24:29 Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video: youtu.be/Oa_qvIZV_9E Download: 99l.tv/wreakhavocYU Outro: Song: Martini on the Rocks - Finesu Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video: https://youtu.be/5GufzQRq5aE Download: http://99l.tv/martiniont...

Is Overwatch 2 going to make an appearance this year? Did CES 2020 wow us with new gaming tech? And did Nintendo freak everyone out during their recent Pokemon focused Direct? Why not tune in and find out in this week's Weekly News Roundup for January 11th 2020. Timestamps: Overwatch 2 dropping in 2020? - 1:21 Pokemon Nintendo Direct News - 5:32        Expansion...

In the stunning conclusion to 'The NPCs' Games of the Decade discussion, Preston, Dan, Kyle, and Travis finalize the list and tear apart more games as they narrow down to  10 games that defined the decade. Did your favorite game make the cut? Do you agree with this list? Well, then listen in and rejoice (or be pissed off) at Part 2 of Games of the Decade 2009-2019. Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc -...

In 'The NPC's' weekly topic: Preston, Dan, Kyle, & Travis discuss and debate on a long list of games that felt to be the most important of the last 10 years. Maybe one of your games made the list? Why not tune in and find out in today's episode! Part 2 will be available soon! Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video: youtu.be/Oa_qvIZV_9E Download: 99l.tv/wreakhav...

Timestamps: Travis: 1:54 Kyle: 15:16 Dan: 28:12 Preston: 48:59 Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video: youtu.be/Oa_qvIZV_9E Download: 99l.tv/wreakhavocYU Outro: Song: Martini on the Rocks - Finesu Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video: https://youtu.be/5GufzQRq5aE Download: http://99l.tv/martiniontherocksYU

Timestamps: PS5/Xbox Series X Specs Leak: 1:09 PS5 Remastering Engine: 11:10 Destiny 2's Stadia Numbers are No Bueno: 15:50 Ninja has his own Adidas line: 23:57 Final Fantasy 7 Demo Leaks: 29:05 Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video: youtu.be/Oa_qvIZV_9E Download: 99l.tv/wreakhavocYU Outro: Song: Martini on the Rocks - Finesu Music provided by Ninety9Lives Video:...

In this week's episode, we look ahead to 2020 and discuss the games we are excited for, dig into what we want to see in the gaming industry in the new year, and finish off with updates on the future of this podcast. Timestamps: Games in 2020: 9:58  Halo Infinite: 10:44  Final Fantasy VII: 13:17  FF: Crystal Chronicles: 17:59  Half-Life: Alyx: 21:57  Cyberpunk 2077: 28:29 &...

Welcome to Part 2 of The NPC's Best of Gaming 2019. In Part 1, we decided on Best Surprise, Best Story, Best Looking and Best Music! In Part 2, we continue the debate as we move into Worst Game of the Year and finally finish off with 2019's Game of the Year.  Timestamps: Worst Game: Start of Episode Game of the Year: 28:35 Intro: Song: Wreak Havoc - Axtasia Music provided by Ninety9Lives Vide...