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The latest video game news, hosted by Kyle Hilliard daily at 5pm ET. 15 minutes and you're up to date.
Fri. 08/28 - The final episode of Gaming Ride Home
It’s the final episode of Gaming Ride Home and Kyle can't thank you enough for tuning in and giving the show a shot. He shares some ideas he never got around to during the show and reads some e-mails and comments from listeners. In terms of video games news today, Sony has a lottery set up for PS5 pre-orders and it sounds like it will be releasing in November, and Gamescom shares new Dragon Age, Ratchet & Clank details, and more.Links:Register for an opportunity to be one of the fir
Thu. 08/27 - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War gets a PlayStation 5 trailer and Control AWE DLC impressions
It’s the last week of Gaming Ride Home, and I apologize if that news has caught you off guard. I would recommend listening to the beginning of the Friday August 21 episode for more details there.Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War gets a proper, PlayStation 5 gameplay trailer, a live action Resident Evil show is coming to Netflix, you can now play as all kinds of Marvel characters like She Hulk and Wolverine in Fortnite, and I played the Alan Wake Control DLC and have some impressions for
Wed. 08/26 - Nintendo drops a surprise third-party Direct and next-gen games will probably be $70
It’s the last week of Gaming Ride Home, and I apologize if that news has caught you off guard. I would recommend listening to the beginning of the Friday August 21 episode for more details there.Nintendo shared a surprise Direct this morning focusing on third-party publishers, there is more evidence that next-gen games are probably going to cost $70, Oculus seems to be rebranding, and The Sinking City’s developer is butting heads with its publisher which has lead to the game being delis
Tue. 08/25 - Apple blocks Fortnite, but not Unreal and Joel Moore joins to talk Gaming Ride Home's music
It’s the last week of Gaming Ride Home, and I apologize if that news has caught you off guard. I would recommend listening to the beginning of the Friday August 21 episode for more details there.The court rules that Apple can still block Fortnite from the App Store, but not Unreal Engine, and musician Joel Moore joins the show to talk to about making all the music for Gaming Ride Home.Links:Apple Defeats Epic’s Effort to Restore Fortnite on App Store (Bloomberg)No Straight Roads on the
Mon. 08/24 - Gotham Knights doesn't have Batman in it and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is self-explanatory
It’s the last week of Gaming Ride Home, and I apologize if that news has caught you off guard. I would recommend listening to the beginning of the Friday August 21 episode for more details there.Gotham Knights is officially a game and developer WB Montreal showed a detailed trailer and lots of gameplay, we learned a whole lot more about Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad game, and Marvel’s Thor appears to be making his way to Fortnite.Links:Gotham Knights trailerGotham Knights gameplaySuicide S
Fri. 08/21 - Game Ride Home is coming to a close and the next Call of Duty has a subtitle
The Gaming Ride Home podcast is, unfortunately, coming to an end. Next week will be the final week of episodes, but it has been a great ride! The next Call of Duty has an official subtitle and it’s the subtitle we all assumed it would be, Remedy and 505 Games offer some additional explanation about its decision to not give Control a free next-gen update.Links:@Treyarch’s tweet about Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarKnow Your History | Official Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Trailer (Yo
Thu. 08/20 - Steve Bannon's arrest has tertiary ties to video games and Rocksteady responds to sexual harassment allegations
Kingdoms of Amalur’s original developer’s former CEO is wrapped up in a laundering scheme related to raising money to build a US/Mexico border wall, Rocksteady responds to sexual harassment allegations, Valve is going to be lenient with Microsoft Flight Simulator refunds, Marvel's Avengers is getting an open beta this weekend, and Battletoads is out today.Links:Steve Bannon Arrested In Scheme To Raise Money For Trump's Border Wall (npr.org)@IsaacDovere’s tweet about Curt Schilling’s inv
Wed. 08/19 - A Prince of Persia Remake may be on the way and Oculus will require a Facebook account soon
A remake of Prince of Persia may be coming later this year, Oculus will require a Facebook account soon, Rockstar producer, writer, and actor Lazlow Jones has left the company, Deathloop has been delayed, and some kind of shooter MMO based in the Alien universe is in the works.Links:@KenXyro’s tweet about Prince of Persia RemakePrince of Persia Remake on max.com@iyagovos’ tweet about a previously Prince of Persia Remake rumor report@jasonschreier’s tweet about the Prince of Persia Remak
Tue. 08/18 - Untitled Goose Game is getting co-op and Apple is trying to block the Unreal Engine
Untitled Goose Game is getting co-op and Hades is coming to Switch according to Nintendo’s IndieWorld showcase, Apple is blocking Unreal Engine on the App Store in retaliation to Epic, and the Batman: Arkham series developer is being accused of sexual harassment issues. Links:Indie World Showcase 8.18.2020 - Nintendo Switch (YouTube)Epic Asks Court To Prevent Apple From Blocking Fortnite And The Unreal Engine (Kotaku)Games firm Rocksteady accused of inaction over staff harassment (thegu
Mon. 08/17 - Nintendo is holding an IndieWorld showcase tomorrow and Ghost of Tsushima is getting multiplayer
Nintendo is holding an indie world showcase tomorrow, Ghost of Tsushima is getting a surprise co-op mode, Master Roshi is coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ, the Persona 5 anime looks like it is coming to Funimation’s streaming service, and Microsoft Flight Simulator reviews are very positive.Links:@NintendoAmerica’s tweet about the IndieWorld showcaseGhost of Tsushima: Legends coming to PS4 Fall 2020 (blog.playstation.com)DRAGONBALL FighterZ – Master Roshi Announcement Trailer (YouTube)@Fu
Fri. 08/14 - Fortnite's creator is suing Apple and Google
Epic is going head to head with both Apple and Google and the mobile version of Fortnite is being held hostage as a result, we will learn more about WB Montreal’s game at DC Fandome, Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad game appears to have a subtitle.Links:App Store war: Apple, Google delete Fortnite after Epic Games adds direct payment (venturebeat.com)Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite - #FreeFortnite (YouTube)DS Fandome scheduleBatman: The Court of Owls - Max Spoilers (YouTube)EA Sports UFC 4 Review –
Thu. 08/13 - Xbox Series X is launching in November
The Xbox Series X is releasing in November, but we still don’t know the exact release date, THQ Nordic’s parent company, Embracer Group, acquired a bunch of studios including 4A Games the developer behind the Metro series, and Fall Guys continues to take over the world.Links:Xbox Series X Launches this November with Thousands of Games Spanning Four Generations (news.xbox.com)Embracer Group acquires 4A Games (embracer.com)@DarkDetectiveNL’s tweet about 4A Games’ historyFall Guys on Gamst
Wed. 08/12 - Halo Infinite has been delayed
Halo Infinite has been delayed into 2021, Control is getting a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, but it won’t be a free upgrade if you currently own the game, Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell is coming to Rainbow Six Siege, and Dante from Devil May Cry will be in the upcoming remake of Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne as DLC.Links:@Halo’s tweet about Halo Infinite’s delayIntroducing Control Ultimate Edition (controlgame.com)Rainbow Six Siege: Operation Shadow Legacy Reveal Trailer | Ubisoft (Yo
Tue. 08/11 - The Series S may be a cheaper less powerful next-gen Xbox and Injustice 3 may be in development
The Xbox Series S is a potentially cheaper and less powerful version of the Xbox Series X, Injustice 3 2ith Watchmen characters might be in development, and longtime Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono is leaving Capcom.Links:Microsoft’s new Xbox Series S console confirmed in leaked controller packaging (The Verge)@Bosslogic’s Injustice 3 tweetDC Comics, DC Universe Hit By Major Layoffs (hollywoodreporter.com)@Yoshi_OnoChin’s tweet about departing CapcomHyper Scape on the PlayStation
Mon. 08/10 - CD Projekt Red details Cyberpunk 2077's classes, music, and guns
CD Projekt Red details the classes, music, and guns of Cyberpunk 2077, The Last of Us Part II is getting a harder difficulty and a permadeath mode, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Fall Guys are both selling very well, and Warner Media might be reconsidering the sale of its video game division.Links:Cyberpunk 2077 — Night City Wire: Episode 2 (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do51eJowSygThe Last of Us Part 2 getting permadeath, Grounded difficulty in new update (Polygon) - https:/
Fri. 08/07 - Rocksteady is making a Suicide Squad game and Sony showed off lots of PS5 gameplay
Rocksteady, the studio behind Batman: Arkham Asylum, City, and Knight, are making a Suicide Squad game and Sony’s State of Play presentation showed gameplay for games like Crash 4, The Pathless, Spelunky 2, Bugsnax, and more and they also announced a remaster of Braid and that the recent Hitman trilogy will soon be playable in VR.Links:@RocksteadyGames’ tweet about Suicide SquadState of Play | August 6th 2020 (YouTube)@calibrono’s tweet about Aeon Must Die@FocusHome’s tweet about Aeon M
Thu. 08/06 - Microsoft pauses iOS xCloud plans and Final Fantasy VII HD is coming to Game Pass this month
xCloud, Microsoft’s game streaming service, is not coming to iOS devices, at least not near the planned launch, Darksiders Genesis, the original Final Fantasy VII, and more are coming to Game Pass, and Microsoft celebrates games leaving the subscription service with a weird song, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate added a new minor stage with the latest update, and Epic Games Store is experimenting with a free, weekly, video game sitcom.Links:Microsoft cuts xCloud iOS testing early as its futur
Wed. 08/05 - Konami lowers Silent Hill expectations and Pikmin 3 is coming to Switch
Konami calms fervor surrounding Silent Hill rumors, while also establishing a new official Silent Hill twitter account, the Xbox digital storefront is getting overhauled, Pikmin 3 is coming to Switch, and Activision has confirmed that Treyarch and Raven Software are making the next Call of Duty.Links:Konami tells fans to go "easy" on Silent Hill rumours but then links to a new "official" Twitter account (GamesRadar)A New Microsoft Store Experience is Coming to Xbox Insiders (news.xbox.c
Tue. 08/04 - Spider-Man is exclusive to the PlayStation version of Marvel’s Avengers
Spider-Man will be exclusive to the PlayStation version of Marvel’s Avengers. It’s no longer rumor. Blizzard employees are frustrated over pay disparities, Microsoft’s game streaming service launches in September, Halo Infinite’s multiplayer will be free-to-play, and Fall Guys is out today.Links:Spider-Man Coming to Marvel’s Avengers Exclusively on PlayStation (blog.playstation.com)Blizzard Workers Share Salaries in Revolt Over Wage Disparities (Bloomberg)@jasonschreier’s tweet about th
Mon. 08/03 - PS4 accessories will work on PS5, but not for playing PS5 games
Sony answers some questions about PlayStation 5 compatibility regarding PlayStation 4 accessories and sets a date for an upcoming State of Play presentation. Rumors are pointing toward Spider-Man potentially being a PlayStation exclusive for the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers, a new Leisure Suit Larry has been announces, and Microsoft is probably going to buy TikTok.Links:PlayStation 5: Answering your questions on compatible PS4 peripherals & accessories (blog.playstation.com)Avengers’
Fri. 07/31 - Splinter Cell is getting a Netflix anime adaptation and Battletoads has a release date
A Splinter Cell anime is coming to Netflix, the house chooses not to pass a bill that would prevent the military from recruiting on twitch, Battletoads has a release date, and the Tony Hawk remake’s soundtrack is growing.Links:‘Splinter Cell’ Anime Series From ‘John Wick’ Writer Derek Kolstad Set at Netflix (Variety)After impassioned speech, AOC’s ban on US military recruiting via Twitch fails House vote (theverge.com)@AOC’s tweet about congress and TwitchBattletoads - Official Release
Thu. 07/30 - Animal Crossing adds bad luck and Valve's Gabe Newell prefers Xbox Series X
Animal Crossing adds luck to the game which may have larger implications regarding the game’s future, Valve boss Gabe Newell says he prefers Xbox Series X over PlayStation 5, and CD Projekt Red warns against clicking links in e-mails about a Cyberpunk 2077 beta.Links:Looks like Animal Crossing is about to get a luck system (Polygon)PS5 or Series X? Gabe Newell picks next-gen Xbox over PlayStation (cnet.com)Liberated on SteamYakuza Kiwami 2 Is Now Available For Xbox One And Windows 10 (A
Wed. 07/29 - Ori's creators are making a new IP action RPG with Private Division and Sekiro is getting an update
The studio behind the Ori games are working on an action RPG in a new, original IP with Private Division, the director behind the Yakuza series has nice things to say about Ghost of Tsushima, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is getting a free update in October.Links:Private Division Teams Up with Moon Studios, League of Geeks, and Roll7 on Upcoming New Games (take2games.com)@moongamestudios’ tweet about its next game@PrivateDivision’s tweet about Moon Studios’ new IPYakuza Director Praises
Tue. 07/28 - A Nintendo leak surfaces all kinds of information about classic games and Ubisoft canceled a King Arthur game
A massive Nintendo leak has surfaced all kinds of behind-the-scenes Nintendo oddities, Ubisoft cancelled a King Arthur game, you will be able to back up your Animal Crossing save soon, but you still can’t transfer it, and Cuphead surprise released on PlayStation 4 today.Links:Huge Nintendo 'Gigaleak' Reveals Tons Of SNES & N64 Secrets, Like Luigi In Mario 64 (Kotaku)Ubisoft’s Planned King Arthur Game Was Nixed by Ex-Creative Head (Bloomberg)Animal Crossing is finally getting island
Mon. 07/27 - Black Ops Cold War is rumored to be the next Call of Duty subtitle and Persona 5 Scramble is coming to America
Rumor points to the next Call of Duty being subtitled Black Ops Cold War, Persona 5 Scramble has finally been confirmed for a North American release, The Witcher is getting a spin-off series that will also be live-action, Hideo Kojima will be a judge at the Venice Film festival and might be working on a horror video game, and Fall Guys is going to be a PlayStation Plus game.Links:Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Revealed Through Doritos Promo (modernwarzone.com)Persona 5 Scramble: The Ph
Fri. 07/24 - Ghost of Tsushima is selling well and G4TV teases a return
Ghost of Tsushima is the PlayStation 4’s fastest selling first-party original IP, the video game television network G4 is teasing a return, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie sequel has a 2022 release date, a Tetris biopic is in the works, and the creators of Sonic the Hedgehog are teaming up for a new video game.Links:@PlayStation’s tweet about Ghost of Tsushima salesG4 Teases a Return in Some Form (IGN)‘A Quiet Place 2,’ ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Delayed Until 2021 (Variety)Tetris Movie Locks Dow
Thu. 07/23 - Microsoft announces a new Fable, shows Halo Infinite gameplay, and lots more
Microsoft shows Halo Infinite campaign gameplay, shares all kinds of Xbox Series X and Game Pass announcements, and announces Stalker 2 and a new Fable. Links:Xbox Series X - Xbox Games Showcase - Games Announce Trailer (YouTube)Carrion on the eShopCrysis Remastered is out on the eShopRöki on SteamDying Light Receiving Hellraid DLC This Summer (Game Informer)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed. 07/22 - Rocket League is going free-to-play and Xbox shares Halo Infinite's box art
Rocket League is going free to play, we will definitely learn more about Halo Infinite’s campaign tomorrow, as we as some kind of new Square Enix action game, Mafia: Definitive Edition is a more substantial remake than we realized, and you can now play and create in VR in Dreams.Links:Rocket League going free-to-play, new players will have to get it on the Epic Store (PC Gamer)@xbox’s tweet about Halo Infinite@Nibellion’s tweet about Balan CompanyMafia: Definitive Edition Gameplay Revea
Tue. 07/21 - Bloomberg dives deep into Ubisoft's internal issues and the Assassin's Creeds that could have been
Bloomberg shares a big, in depth article detailing the internal issues and shake-ups that have been affecting Ubisoft, more than 70 Xbox One games received demos today, and The Nagasaki Prefecture and Tsushima Island tourism associations have a website dedicated to Ghost of Tsushima.Links:@jasonschreier’s story about the Ubisoft issuesUbisoft Family Accused of Mishandling Sexual Misconduct Claims (Bloomberg)Summer Game Fest Demo Event Coming July 21 to an Xbox One Near You (news.xbox.co
Mon. 07/20 - Nintendo is bringing Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne to Switch and Metacritic user reviews will be delayed
Nintendo shares a surprise mini direct to announce two Shin Megami Tensei games, new content is coming to Cadence of Hyrule, and Metacritic is instituting a delay before users can start submitting user reviews.Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase | July 2020 (YouTube)Metacritic Will Delay User Reviews For Games (GameSpot)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fri. 07/17 - Sony promises not to surprise everyone by suddenly opening PlayStation 5 pre-orders
Sony promises it will give fair warning before it opens up PlayStation 5 pre-orders, The Last of Us Part II and Ring Fit Adventure sold really well in June, a Prince of Persia VR Escape Room is in the works, and Ghost of Tsushima and Paper Mario: The Origami King are both out today.Link:@geoffkeighley’s tweet about PS5 pre-orders@MatPiscatella’s NPD threadPrince of Persia: The Dagger of Time (ubisoftescapegames.com)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N
Thu. 07/16 - xCloud is getting to added Game Pass Ultimate and Dr Disrespect speaks up without explaining why he was banned
Microsoft’s xCloud streaming service will be part of Game Pass Ultimate in the future, Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm, is doing interviews, but we’re no closer to learning why he was banned, and it seems the Uncharted movie has finally begun shooting.Links:You Are the Future of Gaming (news.xbox.com)@aarongreenburg’s tweet about the Xbox Games ShowcaseDr Disrespect is speaking again (The Washington Post)Interview: Dr Disrespect talks about his Twitch ban, the rumors, and his future (PC Gamer
Wed. 07/15 - Sony is making more PlayStation 5s and Paper Mario: The Origami King reviews are online
Sony is reportedly boosting its PlayStation 5 production efforts, Paper Mario: The Origami King reviews are online ahead of its Friday release, Nintendo is making a Lego NES and accompanying Lego TV, and Netflix is making a Dragon’s Dogma anime.Links:Sony Boosting Output of PlayStation 5 to Meet Surge in Demand (Bloomberg)Paper Mario: The Origami King Review: A Crafty and Clean Must-Have for Fans (comicbook.com)Paper Mario: The Origami King review: "Something special that should be cele
Tue. 07/14 - Ghost of Tsushima reviews are live and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is coming to Stadia
Ghost of Tsushima reviews are online and I have some of my own thoughts to share. It’s good! Google also shared a Stadia Connect presentation, and Death Stranding is out on PC today.Links:Ghost of Tsushima Review – A Most Honorable Epic (Game Informer)Ghost of Tsushima Review – This is the Way (Of the Samurai) (IGN)Review: Ghost of Tsushima (Easy Allies)Ghost of Tsushima Review: Hopefully Not The Last Samurai (usgamer.net)Ghost Of Tsushima Review - Tool-Assisted Ninja Run (GameSpot)Stad
Mon. 07/12 - Ubisoft announces Far Cry 6 while underplaying its internal shakeups
Ubisoft announces Far Cry 6, gives Watch Dogs: Legion an October release date, shows lots of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gameplay, and tries not to publicize the big internal changes that are happening within the publisher/developer too much. And Devolver made a bunch of announcements, as well.Links:Ubisoft Forward: Official Livestream - July 2020 | Ubisoft (YouTube)Ubisoft Employees Have 'Grave Concerns' Over Toronto Studio's Misconduct Allegations (Ubisoft)Three top Ubisoft execs are le
Fri. 07/10 - Sony invests millions into Epic and and Far Cry 6 is real and will feature Giancarlo Esposito according to a leak
Sony is investing heavily in Epic games, Far Cry 6 is happening and Giancarlo Esposito is in it according to a recent leak, Nintendo gets everyone’s hopes up and then reveals a new Bakugon game, Capcom shared a Mega Man VR trailer, and Tencent is in talks to take ownership of Warframe.Links:Sony invests $250 million in Fortnite maker Epic Games (venturebeat.com)Far Cry 6 leak confirms Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito will star (eurogamer.net)@NintendoAmerica’s tweet about a Treehouse l
Thu. 07/09 - A Sony patent inspires hope for PS5 backwards compatibility and Ninja is streaming on YouTube
A patent teases some potential backwards compatibility options for PlayStation 5, Fortnite streamer Ninja has moved over to YouTube, Deadly Premonition 2 should hopefully be getting patched after release, a The Sims reality show is on the way, and Sony shares what PlayStation 5 game boxes will look like.Links:Sony Patent Suggests PS1, PS2 and PS3 Could Be Backwards Compatible Via the Cloud (IGN)Ninja Starts Streaming on YouTube (IGN)@patrickklepek’s tweet about Deadly Premonition 2 upda
Wed. 07/08 - Donkey Kong Country is coming to Switch and Deadly Premonition 2 reviews are online
Donkey Kong Country is coming to Switch, reviews are live for Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise, Capcom is asking for Resident Evil Village feedback, and Halo 3 is coming to PC in less than a week.Links:@NintendoAmerica’s tweet about new SNES and NES games coming to SwitchDeadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise Review — Always Trust the Pizza, Zach (dualshockers.com)Review: Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing In Disguise (destructoid.com)Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in
Tue. 07/07 - Microsoft may be considering a WB Games purchase and Giancarlo Esposito might be in Far Cry 6
Microsoft might be thinking about buying WB Games, Far Cry 6 may be revealed soon and it might feature actor Giancarlo Esposito in a major role, Stardew Valley’s creator teases a big update, and director Rian Johnson made a Pokémon Go commercial.Links:Microsoft Expresses Interest in Acquiring Warner Game Unit (theinformation.com)Microsoft Interested In Buying Batman, Mortal Kombat Dev WB Games – Report (GameSpot)@Nibellion’s tweet about WB GamesResetEra thread about Far Cry 6 rumorsGian
Mon. 07/06 - Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase is happening on July 23 and Naughty Responds to online harassment
Microsoft’s games showcase which will show first party Xbox Series X games will be airing later this month, Naughty Dog responds to harassment it has received for The Last of Us Part II, rumor is pointing to Rockstar planning a big triple A, open-world VR game, Shadows of the Damned is on sale, but has also been delisted, which is weird, and Shadow Warrior 3 has been announced.Links:@Xbox’s tweet about the upcoming Games Showcase@Naughty_Dog’s tweet condemning harassmentVideo Games Delu
Fri. 07/03 - Imran Khan joins to explain why EVO 2020 was cancelled and Sony is considering putting Warframe in its pocket
EVO 2020 has been cancelled and Imran Khan joins the show to explain exactly what happened, Sony is considering a sale that could put Warframe in its pocket, and Horizon Zero Dawn is coming to PC in August.Links:Sony weighs bid for Hong Kong-listed gaming firm Leyou (bnnbloomberg.com)Iron Man VR on PlayStation 4Supraland's Crash DLCHorizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC – PC Features Trailer (YouTube)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt
Thu. 07/02 - Video games prices are increasing for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Westworld's creators are making a Fallout show
Video games might cost $10 more in the next console generation, Amazon is making a Fallout show with the creators of Westworld, and Kyle played a bunch of Mortal Shell, a Dark Souls-inspired game that is releasing later this year.Links:NBA 2K21 price is $10 more expensive on Xbox Series X and PS5 (gamesindustry.biz)@MatPiscatella’s tweet about next-gen price jumps@Fallout’s tweet about the Amazon TV show‘Fallout’ TV Series From ‘Westworld’ Creators Based On Games In Works At Amazon With
Wed. 07/01 - Amazon’s Crucible is unreleasing and Nintendo apologizes for Switch shortages
Amazon’s Crucible is unreleasing and going back into beta, Crysis R emastered has been delayed after the game’s reveal trailer leaked, Nintendo offers various updates related to Switch shortage, COVID-19 and more, an Ape Escape twitter account goes dark, and Fallout 76 and CrossCode are coming to Xbox Game Pass.Links:Developer Update: Crucible Beta (playcrucible.com)Crysis Remastered delayed after fans react poorly to leaked trailer (Polygon)@Crysis’ tweet about delaying the Switch ver
Tue. 06/30 - The Harry Potter game is real, but still unnanounced and Commander Keen may have been cancelled
The Harry Potter game that leaked a few years ago is real, according to Bloomberg, but its developers have expressed concern about recent comments from Harry Potter creator JK Rowling, it looks like the Commander Keen mobile game may have been cancelled, and the publisher of Descenders shares some interesting information about Game Pass’ effect on its sales.Links:Some Harry Potter Game Developers Rattled by J.K. Rowling Backlash (Bloomberg)@nitomatta’s tweet about Commander Keen@RaveofR
Mon. 06/29 - Dr Disrespect and Donald Trump have been banned and suspended from Twitch
Dr Disrespect has been banned from Twitch and Donald Trump’s account has been suspended, some secretive Fable and Perfect Dark twitter accounts surfaced online this weekend, and Disco Elysium is coming to television at some point.Links:Twitch bans popular streamer Dr Disrespect (Polygon)@Slasher’s tweet about Dr Disrespect’s ban@drdisrespect’s tweet about getting bannedTwitch temporarily bans President Trump (The Verge)@tomwarren’s tweets about the Perfect Dark and Fable twitter ac
Fri. 06/26 - A leak says Microsoft is still committed to multiple next-gen Xboxes and The Banished are returning for Halo Infinite
A leak confirms Microsoft’s multiple next-gen Xbox consoles plans, The Banished appear to be returning for Halo Infinite, Netflix shows a little animation from The Cuphead Show, Square Enix announces plans for a The World Ends With You anime, Tales of Arise has been delayed out of 2020, and The Last of Us Part II is Sony’s fastest-selling first-party PS4 exclusive ever.Links:Leaked Microsoft document hints at second next-gen Xbox (theverge.com)Halo Infinite teaser suggests The Banished
Thu. 06/25 - CD Projekt offers lots of Cyberpunk 2077 details and ocean diving is coming to Animal Crossing.
CD Projekt Red reveals a whole lot more about Cyberpunk 2077 and announces a Cyberpunk anime from the studio behind Promare, the next Animal Crossing update will let you go diving, Crystal Dynamics shares new Marvel’s Avengers details, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s director is off the project.Links:Announcing an original anime series – CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS! (cyberpunk.net)Cyberpunk 2077 — Official Trailer — The Gig (YouTube)Everything You Need To Know About Cyberpunk 2077’s Customis
Wed. 06/24 - The game industry struggles with myriad abuse allegations and The Pokémon Company announces a Pokémon MOBA
A number of developers, streamers, and game journalists have shared stories of abuse in the industry, Pokémon Unite, a Pokémon MOBA, was announced this morning, former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden reminisces about shorter games with smaller budgets, Facebook Gaming will not be integrated into Xbox One to replace Mixer, and Christopher Nolan’s Inception will be airing in Fortnite on Friday.Links:Get ready to tune in for Pokémon Presents! (YouTube)Shawn Layden: "I would welcome a re
Tue. 06/23 - Mixer is shutting down and Rocksteady might be working on a Suicide Squad game
Mixer is shutting down and merging with Facebook gaming, the latest Rocksteady rumors point to the Batman Arkham developer working on a Suicide Squad game, the New Game Plus expo reveals a number of Japanese games, and Oculus acquires developer Ready at Dawn.Links: The Next Step for Mixer (blog.mixer.com)@Ninja’s tweet about Mixer’s shutdownNinja, Shroud, and other top Mixer streamers are now free to stream on Twitch again (The Verge)Yes, Batman Arkham developer Rocksteady is making a S
Mon. 06/22 - Crash 4 is a real game and Arms' Min Min is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time has gone from leaked rumor to real, official game, Min Min, the ramen-inspired character from Arms is coming to Smash Bros. and Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has two TVs in his living room, and Nintendo is backing away from making mobile games.Links:Crash 4 - First Gameplay and Interview! (YouTube)Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Min Min" (YouTube)Nintendo Chills Mobile Ambitions After Animal Crossing Success (Bloomberg)Azure S
Fri. 06/19 - EA shows off Star Wars Squadrons and says a new Skate is in development
EA showcases Star Wars Squadrons, announces Skate is coming back, and brings a bunch of EA games to Steam. A new Crash Bandicoot game has leaked, Cyberpunk PS4 will be backwards compatible on PS5, and The Last of Us Part II is out today.Links:EA Play Live June 2020 (YouTube)Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time rated for PS4, Xbox One in Taiwan (Gematsu)@ZhugeEX’s tweet about Crash 4@CyberpunkGame’s tweet about backwards compatibilityResetEra thread about CD Projekt RED Cyberpunk 2077 call
Thu. 06/18 - Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed and Insomniac offers some Spider-Man: Miles Morales details
Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed by about two months, we know a little more about Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the Avengers video game twitter account apologizes for a poorly timed tweet about revering statues, and there is a new mobile game subscription service.Links:@cyberpunkgame’s tweet about the delayMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales – An update from Insomniac Games (blog.playstation)@PlayAvengers’ tweet apologizing for a different tweetGameClub Android Launch Titles (gameclub.io)Rui
Wed. 06/17 - A new Pokémon Snap is in development and Fortnite's new season covers the world in water
A new Pokémon Snap game is finally coming after a 20 year wait, a Pokémon game designed to help you brush your teeth released, a new Pokémon puzzle game is coming soon, Fortnite’s new season starts today and it’s very wet, and we learn a few more small details about the PlayStation 5.Links:Pokémon Presents | 6.17.20 (YouTube)Pokémon SmilePokémon Café MixNew Pokémon SnapFortnite Chapter 2 - Season 3 | Splashdown Launch Trailer (YouTube)Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 3 | Battle Pass Gameplay
Tue. 06/16 - Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a new rhythm game and Fortnite prepares for the new season
Square Enix announces a Kingdom Hearts rhythm game, the Pokémon company is teasing some announcements for tomorrow, Fortnite’s The Device event covered the world in water and set up the new season, Bloodrayne and Advent Rising may be making a return, and we should be learning about some DC video games from WB Games soon.Links:Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Japanese trailer (YouTube)@Pokemon’s tweet about Pokémon news@FortniteGame’s tweet about limiting players able to witness The Devi
Mon. 06/15 - The Warner Bros. gaming unit might be sold, Star Wars: Squadrons has been announced, and Last of Us Part II reviews are in
The Warner Bros. gaming group might get sold to a different publisher, EA has announced a new Star Wars flight game, the Xbox Series X’s dashboard is going to be very familiar, and The Last of Us Part II is reviewing very well.Links:AT&T seeks sale for Warner gaming unit, could fetch about $4 billion, sources say (CNBC)Star Wars: Squadrons – Official Reveal Trailer (YouTube)@tomwarren’s tweet about the Xbox Series X’s UIThe Last Of Us Part II Review – A Perfect Circle (Game Informer
Fri. 06/12 - Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Horizon II: Forbidden West, Resident Evil VIII have all been announced, and Sony shows the PlayStation 5
Sony reveals a new Spider-Man game, a new Ratchet & Clank game, Resindent Evil VIII, Horizon II: Forbidden West, the Horizon Zero Dawn sequel, lots of other games, and it shows off the consoles itself.Links:PS5 - The Future of Gaming Show (YouTube)PS5 launch: Plenty of promise, but questions still hang over Sony's new console (telegraph.co.uk)@jasonschreier’s tweet about Spider-Man: Miles MoralesNew Spider-Man Game for PS5 Will Be Separate From Original (Bloomberg)Warborn on SteamSe
Thu. 06/11 - We won't be seeing a Destiny 3 anytime soon and Persona 4 Golden is rumored for release on Steam
There won’t be a Destiny 3 any time soon, Persona 4 Golden is probably coming to Steam, Alex Kidd is getting remade, a new Transformer’s game is on the way, Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 Grand Prix leaks, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare’s latest update is somehow bigger than it’s supposed to be.Links:Destiny won’t be getting rid of the ‘2’ anytime soon (Polygon)[Rumor] Persona 4 Golden to be Released on Steam on June 13, 2020 (personacentral.com)IGN Expo Day 1: Everything Announced and Reve
Wed. 06/10 - PS5 price potentially teased by online reteailer and Dead Space writer teases something for Thursday
An Amazon listing might have shown PlayStation 5’s price tag, the writer of the first Dead Space game is teasing something for Thursday’s PlayStation 5 stream, Crucible is losing two of its modes, and Microsoft has revealed its June Game Pass games.Links:@Wario64’s tweet thread about the PlayStation 5 price listings, etc.@imranzomg’s tweet about the upcoming PlayStation event@AntonyJohnston’s tweet about Thursday’s PS5 streamCrucible Developer update: June 4, 2020 (playcrucible.com)Game
Tue. 06/09 - Naughty Dog doesn't know what's coming after The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II’s director, Neil Druckmann talks about what might come next for the studio and we learn some new details about The Last of Us HBO show, and itch.io is selling a bundle of 1,000 games for charity.Links:The Last of Us Part II: how Naughty Dog made a classic amidst catastrophe (GQ)Johan Renck on the Success of ‘Chernobyl’ & the Status of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ – Exclusive Interview (discussinfilm.net)Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality (itch.io)The Dark Eye: B
Mon. 06/08 - Sony’s PlayStation 5 stream is back on for Thursday and Bloodborne is likely coming to PC
PlayStation set a new date for their big reveal of games for the PlayStation 5 and rumors are swirling about Bloodborne coming to the PC. Just to make things confusing, EA Play Live has been rescheduled to next week. And there are some fun Bungie rumors to catch up on as well.Links:UPDATED TIME: This Thursday, See the Future of Gaming on PS5From Software On The Possibility Of A Demon’s Souls Remaster (Game Informer)Bloodborne is getting a remaster - exclusive details about PC and PS5 po
Fri. 06/05 - Call of Duty puts a Black Lives Matter message before every match and The Outer Worlds releases on Switch
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone is showing a Black Lives Matter message before every online match, Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics and The Outer Worlds are out today on Switch, and Liberated gets a formal review.Links:@Cade_Onder’s tweet about Call of Duty’s new pre-game message@MaxKriegerVG's tweet about Call of Duty’s new pre-game messageClubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics on the eShopThe Outer Worlds on the eShop The Outer Worlds on Switch: an ambitious effort, but
Thu. 06/04 – Kingdoms of Amalur is coming back and Sims are peeing fire
Kingdoms of Amalur is coming back, EA has released a number of its games on Steam, Cyberpunk 2077’s next reveal has been delayed, Destiny 2 teases what’s next, and the Sims of Sims 4 are currently peeing fire.Links:Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on the Xbox storeA THQ Nordic Kingdoms of Amalur remaster would require the go-ahead from EA (Eurogamer)@Wario64’s thread about EA games on Steam@Futterish’s tweet about EA games on Steam@CyberpunkGame’s tweet about delaying its eventDestiny 2
Wed. 06/03 - Sega announces the Game Gear Micro and EA is donating $1 million to "the fight for racial justice"
Sega is releasing a series of miniature Game Gear handhelds with built-in games, EA is donating a lot of money to the "the fight for racial justice", and more game companies respond to the nationwide protests.Links:Sega Is Releasing A Game Gear Micro (Kotaku)Our Actions Against Racial Injustice (ea.com)@humble’s tweet about its fund for assisting black developers@NintendoAmerica’s tweet about George FloydSea of Thieves on SteamAwesome Pea 2 on the eShopDead Cells on the Google Play Stor
Tue. 05/02 - Sony delays its PlayStation 5 event and Call of Duty delays its next content updates
Sony is delaying its PlayStation 5 reveal, Call of Duty is delaying its upcoming content updates, Pokémon Sword and Shield’s first DLC has an actual release date, and Trackmania has a weird new monetization model.Links:@PlayStation’s tweet about delaying the PS5 event@CallofDuty’s tweet about delaying upcoming seasons of content@ATVI_AB’s statement about standing against inequality@eamadden’s statement about the protestsPokémon Sword and Shield expansion launching June 17 (Polygon)Ubiso
Mon. 06/01 - Take-Two's Google Stadia enthusiasm wanes and Cate Blanchett is officially Lilith in the Borderlands movie
Take-Two’s CEO says Google may have over-promised Stadia’s abilities, Cate Blanchett is officially in the Borderlands movie, we might learn about Resident Evil 8 officially soon, and Kingdom Hearts may become an animated Disney + show.Links:Google Stadia Overpromised On What It Could Do, Says Take-Two CEO (GameSpot)Cate Blanchett to star in Eli Roth's Borderlands movie (ew.com)Capcom Sets Resident Evil 8 Reveal for June 10? (GamesBeat)@Vullein’s tweet about the Kingdom Hearts showSeth K
Fri. 05/29 - Sony will share PS5 games next week and the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting a sequel
Sony will show PlayStation 5 games next week, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting a sequel, Hideo Kojima is working on his next project, and Cyberpunk 2077 is on track and CD Projekt Red will be sharing hands-on with the game soon.Links:‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Sequel in the Works (Variety)Hideo Kojima interview on news.livedoor.comResetera thread about Hideo Kojima interviewCondensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statement of the CD Project Group for the Period Between 1 January and 3
Thu. 05/28 - Naughty Dog offers all kinds of Last of Us Part II details and Microsoft shares the Xbox Series X's backwards compatibility capabilities
Naughty Dog offers all kinds of new details about The Last of Us Part II, Microsoft details just how backwards compatible the Xbox Series X is, new Marvel’s Avengers gameplay will be shown in late June, and a lot of new games came out today.Sponsors:nordvpn.com/grh (coupon code: GRH)Links:The Last of Us Part II - State of Play | PS4 (YouTube)Xbox Series X: The Most Powerful and Compatible Next-Gen Console with Thousands of Games at Launch (news.xbox.com)@PlayAvengers’ tweet about its up
Wed. 05/27 - There might be a PS5 event next week and Silent Hill content is coming to Dead by Daylight
We will probably learn more about PlayStation 5 next week, Take-Two SEC filings might be hinting at a Grand Theft Auto VI release window, Dead by Daylight is getting Silent Hill DLC, Street Fighter V is getting five new characters, and a Dragon Quest action RPG based on popular Dragon Quest manga is coming to Japan.Sponsors:nordvpn.com/grh (coupon code: GRH)Links:Sony Is Planning a PS5 Conference for as Early as Next Week (Bloomberg)@JeffGrubb’s tweet about a potential PlayStation event
Tue. 05/26 - The Last of Us Part II is getting a State of Play and Minecraft Dungeons is out today
The Last of Us Part II will get its likely final information dump this week prior to release, there is a Jak & Daxter remake PlayStation 5 rumor that seems unlikely but would be exciting, IGN has revealed its surprisingly dense Summer of Gaming schedule, No Man’s Sky is coming to Xbox Game Pass, and Minecraft Dungeons is out today.Sponsors:nordvpn.com/grh (coupon code: GRH)Links:State of Play: Get a Preview of The Last of Us Part II Wednesday (blog.us.playstation.com)@GameOverGreggy
Fri. 05/22 - A lot of people bought video games last month and the new Tenet trailer premiered in Fortnite
A lot of people bought video games last month according to the latest NPD numbers, Tenet’s latest trailer premiered in Fortnite last night and it was almost cool, Pac-Man turns 40, Serious Sam is getting a new numbered entry, and the Fairy Tale video game has been delayed.Links:@MatPiscatella’s tweet setting NPD expectationsApril 2020 US Video Game Market Results from The NPD Group (YouTube)@geoffkeighley’s tweet about a Nolan movie screening in FortniteSerious Sam 4 - A Classic Returns
Thu. 05/21 - Valorant has a June release date and Tencent has taken control of System Shock 3
Valorant has a release date, the Scott Pilgrim video game might be making a return, there is a small tease for what the Cuphead animated show will look like online, Tencent is taking the System Shock franchise forward, and a bunch of interesting indie games released today.Links:Are we ready for launch? (beta.playvalorant.com)@PlayVALORANT’s tweet about the release date@Ubisoft’s Scott Pilgrim tweetThe Cuphead Show! (Annecy.org)@OtherSide_Games’ tweet about System ShockTencent offic
Wed. 05/20 - Call of Duty's next subtitle is Black Ops Cold War and Amazon's Crucible is out today
The next Call of Duty’s subtitled has leaked and it has four words two of which are Black Ops, Embracer has more games in development than you think, New Game Plus Expo will share a lot of Japanese game news in June, Amazon’s shooter, Crucible, is out today, and Konami puts a bunch of Castlevania soundtracks on Spotify.Links:This year's Call of Duty is called Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (EuroGamer)Call of Duty: Warzone's bunkers are open - and fans think there's a Black Ops tease (
Tue. 05/19 - Rumor points to Resident Evil: Code Veronica getting remade eventually and Assassin's Creed Valhalla may be bigger than Odyssey
Resident Evil: Code Veronica may be getting remade after Resident Evil 4 and Alex Aniel, the author of the upcoming book An Itchy, Tasty History of Resident Evil, calls in to discuss the rumor, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla may be just as big as Odyssey, or maybe even longer, Sony is releasing a Last of us Part II PlayStation 4 Pro console, and Mafia II definitive edition is out today.Links:Capcom Reportedly Planning To Remake Resident Evil – Code: Veronica (wegotthiscovered.com)Alex Aniel’
Mon. 05/18 - Nintendo braces for delays and Minecraft's developer teases future projects
Nintendo sets expectations for potential delays, Minecraft developer Mojang changes its name to tease future projects, we know what songs won’t be in the Tony Hawk remake, and Oculus Quest hand-tracking is moving out of beta soon.Links:Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2020 (Conference Call) Nintendo Co., Ltd. Q & A Summary (nintendo.co.jp)Meet Mojang Studios (minecraft.net)Five Classic Tracks Won't Be In The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Remasters (Kotaku)Celebrating
Fri. 05/15 - Ghost of Tsushima gets a deep dive and Epic is giving away Grand Theft Auto V
Sony and developer Sucker Punch shared a ton of new information about Ghost of Tsushima, Grand Theft Auto V is free on the Epic Games Store, Ubisoft is giving away both Assassin’s Creed Discovery Tours, and Reggie Fils-Aime joins the board of a toy company.Links:Ghost of Tsushima - State of Play | PS4 (YouTube)Grand Theft Auto V on the Epic Games StoreUbisoft’s free games site@Reggie’s tweet about joining Spin MasterDOOM Eternal - Update 1 Available Now (YouTube)NES & Super NES - Ma
Thu. 05/14 - Nintendo announces Paper Mario: The Origami King, Pikmin 3 Deluxe is on the way, and EVO announces its line-up
Nintendo announces a new Paper Mario, and it’s not too far away, EVO announces its lineup and it does not include Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VentureBeat’s Jeff Grubb joins to talk about how Pikmin 3 Deluxe should be happening soon, and The Culling is giving battle royale another shot with a new monetization model.Links:@NintendoAmerica’s tweet announcing Paper Mario: The Origami King@EVO’s lineup announcementPaper Mario: The Origami King revealed with July launch date (VentureBeat)@Pla
Wed. 05/13 - Epic shows PlayStation 5 gameplay and unveils Unreal Engine 5 and the Mafia games are getting remastered
Epic shows PlayStation 5 gameplay, with a few caveats, and reveals Unreal Engine 5, the Mafia games are getting remastered or maybe remade, Sony is showing about 20 minutes of Ghost of Tsushima gameplay on Thursday, and Ubisoft is holding an E3-style showcase in July.Links:Summer Game Fest: Special Wednesday Showcase + Interview (YouTube)Fortnite is Headed to Next-Gen Consoles (epicgames.com)@mafiagame’s tweet teasing the trilogyThursday’s State of Play is All About Ghost of Tsushima (b
Tue. 05/12 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is back (in September) and Arnold Schwarzenegger is coming to Predator: Hunting Grounds
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 are getting remade for modern consoles, Arnold Schwarzenegger will be making an appearance in Predator: Hunting Grounds, Sony rebrands a little, and there is a special Tetris 99 Animal Crossing mash-up event this weekend.Links:@tonyhawk’s tweet about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2@Wario64’s tweet about Tony Hawk’s text@TonyHawkTheGame’s tweet with a gameplay trailerTony Hawk Documentary ‘Pretending I’m a Superman’ Lands at Wood Entertainment (Variety)@
Mon. 05/11 - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will features Beowulf mythology and don't expect Elder Scrolls VI or Batman Arkham news anytime soon
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will explore Beowulf mythology, don’t expect any Elder Scrolls VI or Batman video game news anytime soon, a Nintendo localizer shares some rare insight into localizing Animal Crossing New Horizons, former Titanfall developers announce a new studio, and Tokyo Game Show is officially going digital.Links:Assassin's Creed Valhalla Legend of Beowulf mission confirmed by newly discovered season pass info (GamesRadar)@DCDeacon’s tweet about Elder Scrolls VI@geoffkeigh
Fri. 05/08 - Mass Effect is getting remastered with guest Jeff Grubb and Cate Blanchett might play Lilith in the Borderlands movie
A Mass Effect trilogy remastered collection is happening according to Venture Beat’s Jeff Grubb, who joins today to talk about it, Cate Blanchett might be in the Borderlands movie, the Detroit Lions use Animal Crossing: New Horizons to announce its 2020 season schedule, and a bunch of games have release dates, including Halo 2 on PC.Links:EA remains focused on live services with 14 new games this year (VentureBeat)Cate Blanchett in Talks to Play Lilith in ‘Borderlands’ Film Adaptation (
Thu. 05/07 - Microsoft shows lots of Series X games and Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the Switch's fastest selling game
Microsoft shows lots of Xbox Series X gameplay and new games, as well as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is setting Switch game sales records, and EA confirms there will be more Jedi Fallen Order games in the future.Links:Inside Xbox Presents First Look Xbox Series X Gameplay (YouTube)@imranzomg’s tweet about Yakuza: Like a DragonNintendo's Consolidated Financial Statements Results for the Years Ended March 31, 2019 and 2020 (nintendo.co.jp)Fiscal Year Ended Mar
Wed. 05/06 - Last of Us II gets its last trailer, Mortal Kombat 11 gets RoboCop, and a cancelled Prince of Persia game surfaces
The Last of Us Part II gets a, presumably, final trailer, Mortal Kombat 11 is getting more story and a RoboCop, Dragon Ball FighterZ welcomes its eighth Goku, Amazon unveils Crucible, Cyberpunk 2077’s ESRB descriptor reveals some surprise mechanics, and a cancelled Prince of Persia game surfaces on YouTube.Links:The Last of Us Part II - Official Story Trailer | PS4 (YouTube)@MortalKombat’s tweet about the Aftermath expansionDragon Ball FighterZ – Ultra Instinct Goku (YouTube)@SurielVazq
Tue. 05/05 - Microsoft (probably) shares Xbox Series X's startup sound and Last of Us II and Mortal Kombat are getting reveals tomorrow
Microsoft isn’t delaying anything and it teases the Series X’s startup sound, there will be a new Last of Us Part II trailer and a Mortal Kombat 11 reveal tomorrow, something Cyberpunk 2077 is happening in June, Amazon reveals its hero shooter, Crucible, and THQ Nordic and Koch Media trade a bunch of properties for some confusing reason.Links:Xbox 20/20: Join Us as We Look into the Future of Xbox (news.xbox.com)@Naughty_Dog’s trailer tease tweet@Naughty_Dog’s tweet about The Last of Us
Mon. 05/04 - A Nintendo leak reveals early game builds and more and it's Star Wars day
A recent Nintendo digs into the company’s past, we know how The Last of Us Part II’s leak happened from a technical perspective, there are a few Star Wars video game surprises and sales, and I finally beat Final Fantasy VII Remake.Links:Massive Nintendo Leak Reveals Wii Code, N64 Demos, and Early Pokémon Designs (Siliconera) @imranzomg’s tweets about the Nintendo leakThe Nintendo leak saga continues: biggest Nintendo leak in history, full source code / design files for Wii released
Fri. 05/01 - Sony knows who leaked The Last of Us Part II and Final Fantasy VII Remake's story won't be too different for the sequels
Sony figured out who leaked the Last of Us Part II plot details, Square Enix offers some spoiler-free hints about where Final Fantasy VII Remake’s story is going, Microsoft will be sharing Xbox Series X gameplay next week, Geoff Keighley announced Summer Game Fest, and GDC is going digital for the summer.Links:The Last of Us Part 2 leaked online (gamesindustry.biz)@Neil_Druckmann’s tweet about the leak confirmationFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Ultimania Book Interview with Nomura, Kitase, and
Thu. 04/30 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla revealed and Apex Legends get a new season and new Legend
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gets a full reveal with a cinematic trailer, Apex Legends gets a new season and a new Legend, movies based on SimCity and The Sims are apparently in the works, and don't write off Nier Automata just because it requires multiple playthroughs.Links:Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer (YouTube)Apex Legends Season 5 – Fortune's Favor (ea.com)SimCity and The Sims Live-Action Movies In Development At Legendary Pictures (thegww.com)@NintendoAme
Wed. 04/29 - Ubisoft is teasing the next Assassin's Creed and Google makes lots of Stadia announcements
Ubisoft is teasing the next Assassin’s Creed, Google made a bunch of Stadia announcements, there are some new Nier Replicant details, Indivisible released for Nintendo Switch so suddenly that the developer didn't even know it was happening, and Reggie Fils-Aime is starting a podcast.Links:@assassinscreed’s tweet about the series’ next settingStadia Connect 4.28.2020 (YouTube)@StormYorha’s tweets about Nier ReplicantNew Nier Replicant details from ryokutya2089.comTalking Games With Reggi
Tue. 04/28 - Final Fantasy VII Remake's creators want the next part ASAP and Deadly Premonition 2 is coming soon
Final Fantasy VII Remake’s director wants the next parts to release ASAP, The Last of Us Part II story details have leaked, so be careful as you explore the internet, Deadly Premonition 2 is releasing sooner than expected, and Nintendo should really let us upload our Animal Crossing save files to the cloud.Links:@aitaikimochi’s translated tweets about Final Fantasy VII Remake@Naughty_Dog’s tweet about The Last of Us Part II leaks@Swery65’s tweet about Deadly Premonition 2See Privacy Pol
Mon. 04/27 - Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima have new releases dates and Travis Scott sets Fortnite records
The Last of Us Part II has a release date again, Ghost of Tsushima has been pushed back a bit, the Travis Scott Fortnite event was insane, there won’t be a proper WWE 2K game this year, but there will be something, Bethesda is donating a substantial sum to COVID-19 research, and NPD shares some interesting Resident Evil and Final Fantasy data.Links:Release Date Updates For The Last of Us Part II, Ghost of Tsushima (blog.us.playstation)@FortniteGame’s Travis Scott tweetFightful.com’s @Se
Fri. 04/24 - Horizon Zero Dawn might become a trilogy and some Nintendo accounts have been comprised
Guerrilla Games might have multiple Horizon: Zero Dawn games in the works, Nintendo confirms that accounts were compromised, Bandai Namco is giving away Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, and a new Tintin game is in development.Links:Guerrilla is planning a Horizon Zero Dawn trilogy (videogameschronicle.com)@Nintendo’s tweet about the hackReport on unauthorized login to "Nintendo Network ID" and request for safe use of "Nintendo Account" (Nintendo.co.jp)@Nibellion’s tweet about the Nintend
Thu. 04/23 - GameStop re-opens stores as its executives take pay cuts and Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass
GameStop is re-opening some of its stores while its executives are taking pay cuts, it might be a good idea to change your Nintendo account password, Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to Game Pass in May, Minimal Affect is a full on Mass Effect parody video game, and reviews are online for XCOM Chimera Squad.Links:GameStop Provides Business Update Related to COVID-19 (GameStop)Nintendo owners urged to secure accounts (BBC)Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console: Red Dead Redemption 2 (n
We. 04/22 - Far Cry 3's Vaas might be making a return, Fornite is in the Google Play store, and Valorant gets patched
Far Cry 3’s Vaas might be making a return, Fortnite is finally on the Google Play Store, there is a Crash Bandicoot mobile from the makers of Candy Crush, Nvidia’s Geforce Now game streaming service loses some big titles, and Valorant gets a patch.Links:Michael Mando’s Reddit AMAEpic Games launches Fortnite on the Google Play Store and they’re not happy about it (techcrunch)Crash Bandicoot Mobile on the Google Play storeNvidia’s GeForce Now will lose access to titles from Xbox Game Stud
Tue. 04/21 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons sold very well and is getting new villagers and Super Mario Maker 2 is getting a final upate
Both Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Maker 2 are getting updates this week, NPD numbers are in and Animal Crossing basically demolished everyone, Final Fantasy VII Remake has sold more than three million copies in three days, and the My Nintendo app released in Japan.Links:@animalcrossing’s tweet about the next update@NintendoAmerica’s tweet about Super Mario Maker 2’s big final updateNPD’s @MatPiscatella’s tweets about game sales for March, etc.Final Fantasy on FacebookJa
Mon. 04/20 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons data mines and special edition Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One consoles
An Animal Crossing: New Horizons data mine hints at the future of the game, there is going to be a special edition Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X console, controller, and more, Michel Ancel's Wild reappears, the Nier mobile game actually looks interesting, Comic-Con 2020 has been cancelled, and Gris from developer Nomada has sold over 1 million copies.Links:Animal Crossing: New Horizons data mine hints at vegetable growing, diving, and Crazy Redd’s return (Polygon)@_Ninji’s tweets about the
Fri. 04/17 - Rockstar is working on a new GTA and making life better for its employees and Gamescom and Oculus Connect are going ditial
Rockstar is working on a new Grand Theft Auto and improving its work environment according to a report, Gamescom and Oculus Connect are going digital as a result of COVID-19, Cyberpunk 2077 is teasing maybe a special edition Xbox One console, and Ninjala is getting an open beta.Links:18 Months After Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar Has Made Big Cultural Changes (Kotaku)@gamescom’s tweet about the showing going digital@gamescom’s official statement about the 2020 eventAn Update on Oculus
Thu. 04/16 - PS5 is on track for 2020, but may be hard to find and the dramatic Cooking Mama: Cookstar saga continues
PlayStation 5 should be out this year, but it might hard to find, the latest entry in the ongoing Cooking Mama: Cookstar saga may be the most interesting and dramatic yet, and a number of smaller game and port announcements round out the end of the show.Links:Sony Plans Limited PlayStation 5 Output in First Year (Bloomberg)Re: Unauthorized Release of Cooking Mama: Cookstar by Planet Entertainment LLC (offer.co.jp)EXCLUSIVE: Cooking Mama Cookstar Switch eShop Controversy Explained (Scree
Wed. 04/15 - Sony is giving away Uncharted, Fortnite's next season has been delayed, and Hello Neighbor is getting a cartoon adaptation
Sony is giving away games and establishing a helpful fund for indie devs, Fortnite’s next season has been delayed, the next batch of Xbox Game Pass games has been revealed, Chex Quest HD and the next Dark Pictures Anthology entry are releasing this summer, and Hello Neighbor is getting an animated adaptation.Links:Announcing the Play At Home Initiative (blog.us.playstation)Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 2 Extension (epicgames.com)Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console: The Long Dark, De
Tue. 04/14 - XCOM: Chimera Squad releases in 10 days, Switch has been updated, and ray tracing is coming to Minecraft
The Switch operating system, has been updated to version 10.0.0, Minecraft is going to look a lot prettier soon, a new XCOM, Chimera Squad, is releasing in 10 days, Fallout 76’s big Wastelanders updated is live, and Rick May, who voiced Peppy in Star Fox 64, has sadly passed away after being diagnosed with COVID-19.Links:Nintendo Switch System Updates and Change History (support.nintendo.com)@NVIDIAGeForceUK’s Minecraft RTX On beta tweetPlanned Graphics Improvements For Minecraft Cancel
Mon. 04/13 - Rumors point to a Resident Evil 4 remake, ESRB is calling out paid random elements, and Crysis is teasing something
A Resident Evil 4 remake is rumored to be in production and Resident Evil 2 and 3 remake are selling very well, ESRB is now calling out in-game purchases with random results, Grounded is getting an arachnophobia mode, and the Crysis twitter account is active for the first time in four years.Links:Capcom is working on a Resident Evil 4 remake (videogamechronicles.com)Resident Evil 3 Ships 2 Million Units Five Days After Release (Capcom.co.jp)@cvxfreak’s Resident Evil tweetIntroducing a N
Black Mesa interview with writer/designer Benjamin Truman
In this bonus episode of Gaming Ride Home, Kyle talks to Benjamin Truman, a writer and designer for Black Mesa, the remake of Half-Life that was in development for more than a decade. Truman talks about what it's like to work on a game for so long, how involved Valve was with the project, and how the team managed to officially release the game right before the release of Half-Life: Alyx.Black Mesa on SteamBenjamin Truman on TwitterDeveloper Crowbar Collective on twitterSee Privacy Polic
Fri. 04/10 - Cyberpunk 2077 is on track, Blizzard isn't sure about Blizzcon, and Final Fantasy VII Remake is out today
Cyberpunk 2077 is on track for its September release, Blizzard isn’t sure about Blizzcon yet, and Final Fantasy XIV’s next update has been delayed, but that’s okay because today marks the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake.Links:Grupa CD PROJEKT - wyniki finansowe za 2019 r. | KOMENTARZ (YouTube)@AdamBadowski's tweet about Cyberpunk 2077's ratingsA Note About BlizzCon (blizzcon.com)On the Impact of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on FFXIV Service and Development (na.finalfantasyxiv.com)Fi
Thu. 04/09 - Google Stadia is free, Resident Evil 8 rumors are online, and there won't be an official digital E3 event
Google Stadia is free right now, or at least it will be very soon, Resident Evil 8 rumors point the game being subtitled Village, and a digital version of E3 won’t be happening in 2020, at least not one guided by the ESA.Links:Play Stadia Pro for free, starting today (blog.google)Sources: Resident Evil 8: Village Test Demo Details Leak (relyonhorro.com)New Rumors Arise About Resident Evil 8 (biohazardcast.com) @Nibellion’s tweets about Resident Evil 8E3 2021 dates revealed, but the
Wed. 04/08 - Sony unveils PlayStation 5's controller, the DualSense, and CD Projekt RED shares a little bit of Cyberpunk 2077 lore
Sony reveals the PlayStation 5 controller, which it has dubbed the DualSense, CD Projekt Red is sharing some little bits of Cyberpunk 2077 lore, Rhythm Heaven’s composer and producer wants help bringing the game to Switch, and Valorant did break Twitch viewership records yesterday as expected.Links:Introducing DualSense, the New Wireless Game Controller for PlayStation 5 (PlayStation Blog) PlayStation product manager @toshimasa_aoki’s tweet about the headphone jack AsboZaprude
Tue. 04/07 - Valorant is setting Twitch records, the Cooking Mama: Cookstar saga gets an update, and Disco Elysium is reportedly coming to Switch
Valorant will probably have set a Twitch viewership record by the time you’re listening to this episode, there is a new wrinkle in the mysterious case of Cooking Mama: Cookstar, Chrono Trigger’s composer is working on a throwback RPG, No Man’s Sky has mechs now, and Disco Elysium is reportedly in development for Switch.Links:Valorant on TwitchEXCLUSIVE: Cooking Mama Cookstar Switch eShop Controversy Explained (Screenrant)Sea of Stars KickstarterEXO Mech: Introducing Update 2.4 (No Man’s
Mon. 04/06 - Cooking Mama probably isn't mining cryptocurrency, Animal Crossing removes eggs, and Final Fantasy VII Remake reviews are live
Nintendo is limiting Animal Crossing: New Horizons eggs, Cooking Mama: Cookstar might be mining cryptocurrency, but probably isn’t, Final Fantasy VII Remake’s review embargo has lifted, and Saint’s Row: The Third is getting a big remaster.Links:Animal Crossing nerfs some egg drop rates for Bunny Day (Polygon)@konjak’s Animal Crossing tweetThe Cooking Mama Game for Switch That Came Out, and Then Disappeared (IGN) Cooking Mama: Cookstar Creators Move to Quash Cryptocurrency Mining Sp
Fri. 04/03 - The Last of Us Part II has been delayed and Final Fantasy VII Remake's release has not been pushed up
The Last of Us Part II has been delayed and no longer has a release date, Final Fantasy VII Remake will not be releasing any earlier than April 10, Hideo Kojima is still interested in making a horror game, Platinum Games should have a real fourth announcement soon, Rogue Legacy 2 has been announced, and Resident Evil 3 is out today.Links:@PlayStation tweet about delaying The Last of Us Part II and Iron Man VR @Naughty_Dog’s tweet about The Last of Us Part II’s delay@jasonschreier’s
Thu. 04/02 - Gearbox employees dispute bonuses, J.J. Abrams' Spyjinx has been unveiled, and Sea of Thieves and Fallout 76 are coming to Steam
Gearbox employees are disputing bonuses related to Borderlands 3, J.J. Abrams and Epic announced Spyjinx a long time ago, but now we finally know what it is, Sea of Thieves and Fallout 76 are coming to Steam, there are a few more April Fools’ Day pranks to talk about even though it is April 2, and I have almost finished Half-Life Alyx.Links:Sources: Despite Huge Sales, Borderlands 3 Developers Are Getting Stiffed On Bonuses (Kotaku)Beta Test Announcement Blog (Epic Games) Spyjinx G
Wed. 04/01 - It's April Fools' Day, Bethesda won't have a showcase in June, and Ryan Reynolds is making a Dragon's Lair movie
There are lots of April Fools’ Day pranks on the internet today so Kyle runs down the ones that stand out the most, Bethesda won’t be sharing a digital showcase in June, Ryan Reyonolds and Netflix are making a Dragon’s Lair movie, and Pokémon Go’s developer, Niantic, acquires an augmented reality startup and continues to make the game easier to play from home.Links:Overwatch heroes are wearing googly eyes (Polygon)Capcom’s Neco DropHal’s Boxboy beat ‘em up tweetFantasy Battle Royale (pu
Tue. 03/31 - Gamescom is still happening, Artifact moves into beta 2.0 with Suriel Vazquez, and Wasteland 3 and Minecraft Dungeons get delays
Gamescom is still happening, but it might be more digital, Artifact’s overhaul is starting to ramp up and Suriel Vazquez calls in to tell me about it, The Outer Worlds, Wasteland 3, and Minecraft Dungeons all have new release dates, and Persona 5 Royal is out today.Links:gamescom 2020: Organisers update revised plans (gamescom.com)What's the plan - Beta 2.0 (Steam)@nintendoamerica’s tweet about The Outer Worlds’ new release dateThe Outer Worlds to Launch on Nintendo Switch on June 5, 20
Mon. 03/30 - Modern Warfare 2 Remastered might release tomorrow, a collection of 3D Mario games might be coming to Switch, and Nier is coming to the current generation
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered might be out tomorrow, a number of classic Mario games might be coming to Switch, the original Nier is getting remade for modern consoles and PC, Sony is slowing down the PlayStation Network in the U.S. to help with bandwidth, it looks like OXM, Official Xbox magazine, may have folded, and Resident Evil 3 remake reviews are out in the wild.Links:Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Remaster launches tomorrow (Eurogamer)Nintendo has big plans for Super
Fri. 03/27 - Microsoft and Sony set COVID-19 expectations, Remedy and Playdead tease future games, and the Switch is scarce
Microsoft and Sony offer somewhat reassuring comments about game delays, there is a little more to the Epic publishing announcement yesterday, Switches are scarce right now, and Plague Inc. is doing its part to help fight COVID-19.Links:Statement Regarding the Impact of the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus (Sony) Xbox Releases Statement On COVID-19's Impact On Exclusive Game Development (GameSpot)Remedy Entertainment signs with Epic Games to publish two new multi-platform games (Rem
Thu. 03/26 - Nintendo makes Xenoblade, Smash Bros., and Pokémon announcements, and Epic is publishing Remedy, Playdead, and GenDesign games
Nintendo released a surprise Direct this morning with Xenoblade, Smash Bros., Pokémon news, and a lot more, and Remedy, Playdead, and GenDesign all sign game publishing deals with Epic.Links:Nintendo Direct Mini 3.26.20 (YouTube)Epic Games Publishing Announces Partnerships with gen DESIGN, Playdead, and Remedy Entertainment (Epic)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed. 03/25 - Animal Crossing updates won't be delayed, Minecraft adds free educational content, and Half-Life: Alyx impressions
Animal Crossing’s creators spoke with The Washington Post about time travel, potential delays, and more, Minecraft adds free educational content, Plague Inc. is helping with COVID-19 research, and I stayed up way too late last night playing Half-Life: Alyx.Links:Nintendo explains philosophy behind Animal Crossing’s big changes, such as gender expression and terraforming (The Washington Post/Launcher)A Message to the Gaming Community on What We’re Doing to Help Today (news.xbox.com)Plagu
Tue. 03/24 - Sony is slowing down the PlayStation Network, Konami denies Silent Hill rumors, and early Control DLC impressions
PlayStation is lowering download speeds in Europe, Konami is pushing back against Silent Hill rumors, photo mode is not PC-exclusive for Death Stranding, and Kyle has early impressions for the upcoming Control DLC, The Foundation, which is coming out Thursday.Links:Preserving Internet Access for the Entire Community (PlayStation Blog)@KazHiraiCEO’s PSN bandwith tweetKonami Claims Recent Silent Hill Rumors are False (Rely on Horror)@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN’s photo mode in Death Stranding tweetSe
Mon. 03/23 - PS5 will play most PS4 games, GameStops are closing, and Nintendo doesn't like Dreams
The PlayStation 5 will play more PlayStation 4 games than we thought, GameStop is closing stores to fight the COVID-19 spread, Nintendo doesn’t want Dreams creators making Mario games, Twitch streamer Kaceytron gets banned, and a new Half-Life game is out today.Links:Unveiling New Details of PlayStation 5: Hardware Technical Specs [UPDATED] (PlayStation Blog)GameStop Provides US Store Operations and Customer Service Update (GameStop)GameStop Shuts Down Stores In California (Kotaku)Sony
Fri. 03/20 - GameStop is "essential" retail, Artifact is getting overhauled, and Fallout 76 players are hoarding toilet paper
GameStop is staying open and calling itself essential retail, Valve is giving Artifact another shot, Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell is coming to Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Fallout 76 players are hoarding toilet paper, A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 remaster might be in the works, SonicFox takes the next step in his esports career, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom Eternal are out today.Links:GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail' (Kotaku)Game
Thu. 03/19 - Xbox Series X almost had a release date, Final Fantasy VII hasn't been delayed, and MapleStory 2 is shutting down with guest Leo Vader
Xbox Series X had a release date for a little while yesterday, Square Enix clears some confusion around Final Fantasy VII Remake delays, the White House asks for gamers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Untitled Goose Game takes home the big GDC award, and Leo Vader calls in to talk about the unexpected closure of MapleStory 2.Links:The Xbox Series X releases this Thanksgiving (Mashable)Square Enix’s @finalfantasyvii tweetWhite House Doctor: We Need Millennials To Stay Healthy Bec
Wed. 03/18 - New PlayStation 5 details, Hearthstone's Ashes of Outland expansion, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey is getting a free weekend
Sony and Mark Cerny detail the PlayStation 5, Hearthstone’s big Ashes of Outland expansion adds a new class, Call of Duty: Warzone’s solo mode is live, we know exactly when Half-Life: Alyx will release, and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is having a free weekend.Links:Inside PlayStation 5: the specs and the tech that deliver Sony's next-gen vision (EuroGamer/Digital Foundry)Announcing Ashes of Outland – Hearthstone's Newest Expansion! (Blizzard)Introducing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks Plus N
Tue. 03/17 - PS5 news is coming tomorrow, Nintendo announces lots of indie games, and Smash fighters might be delayed
The PlayStation 5 is getting an in-depth reveal tomorrow, Nintendo announced a bunch of Indie Stuff, Super Smash Bros. announcements and DLC might be delayed, Trials of Mana is getting a demo, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is getting some DLC, and Square Enix released the first part of its Final Fantasy vii remake documentary series.Links:@PlayStation’s tweet about the PlayStation 5Link to Japanese excerpt from Sakurai’s Famitsu column @PushDustIn’s tweet about Super Smash Bros. reveal de
Mon. 03/16 - More Xbox Series X technical details, Animal Crossing reviews are online, and Resident Evil 3 Remake is getting a demo
Microsoft goes into even further detail with the Xbox Series X, Animal Crossing: New Horizons reviews are dropping online, Resident Evil 3 remake is getting a demo and Resident Evil Resistance is getting an open beta, there will be an indie focused Nintendo direct tomorrow, Control is getting its first big expansion, and Gamescom is still planned for later this year.Links:Inside Xbox Series X: the full specs (EuroGamer/Digital Foundry)Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review – A Wholesome I
Murder by Numbers interview with director Ed Fear
In this bonus episode of Gaming Ride Home, Kyle talks to Murder by Number director, Ed Fear, about his history with picross, the fear of accidentally making a Phoenix Wright spiritual successor, their mutual appreciation for Tina Fey, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fri. 03/13 - Silent Hill rumors appear, February 2020’s NPD numbers are live, and we know who bought the Nintendo PlayStation
Konami may be returning to Silent Hill and though it is strictly rumor and should be treated as such, Hideo Kojima might be involved with the project. February 2020’s NPD numbers are live, we know who bought the Nintendo PlayStation, coronavirus is causing more statements, changes, and cancellations, and Nioh 2 is out today.Links:Sources: PlayStation Backs Silent Hill Series Reboot & Silent Hills Revival (Rely on Horror)Exclusive: Meet The Person Who Spent $360,000 To Own The ‘Ninte
Thu. 03/12 - Lego Mario is weird, Nintendo and more react to E3's cancelation, and Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition is coming to consoles
The recently teased Lego Mario is a new, unique type of Lego set, big publishers like Nintendo , Microsoft, and more react to E3’s cancellation which may have robbed us of Rocksteady, Batman, and Harry Potter video game details, the coronavirus is causing esports cancellations, a Nintendo class action lawsuit takes a small step forward, and the 1997 Blade Runner game is getting enhanced for consoles and Steam.Links:@NintendoAmerica’s Lego Mario tweetLEGO Super Mario Revealed, How It Bri
Wed. 03/11 - E3 is cancelled with guest Mike Futter, 2K returns to football, and Ori and the Will of the Wisps is very good
After a number of rumors and speculation last night, E3 has been cancelled and GameDev Business Handbook author Mike Futter stops by to discuss the announcement, 2K will be making football games again, but don’t expect a return to the ESPN NFL 2K series, Spelunky 2 gets a small update, and Ori and the Will of the Wisps is both out today and a very good video game.Links:E3 2020 Cancelled Due To Growing Concerns Over COVID-19 Virus (theesa.com)E3 2020 has been canceled (Ars Technica)@Futt
Tue. 03/10 - Reggie Fils-Aimé joins GameStop’s board of directors and Nintendo is doing something with Lego on Mario Day
Reggie Fils-Aimé joins GameStop’s board of directors, Nintendo is doing something with Lego that’s probably not a video game, but could be, Resident Evil 3 remake’s safe rooms are safe again, the coronavirus is affecting more video game and video game-adjacent events, and it’s Mario day, which is the perfect excuse for Kyle to talk about his favorite Mario game.Links:@Reggie’s tweet about joining GameStopGameStop Appoints Reginald Fils-Aimé, William Simon and James Symancyk to Board of
Mon. 03/09 - Call of Duty: Warzone is free-to-play and releasing tomorrow, and Mortal Kombat is getting an animated film
Warzone is a free-to-play battle royale Call of Duty mode that is releasing tomorrow, SonicFox wins big with Mortal Kombat, NetherRealm shows off Spawn gameplay and shows a trailer for an upcoming animated Mortal Kombat movie, changes are happening at Ubisoft Paris, andom someone bought the Nintendo PlayStation for $300,000.Links:Introducing a Game-Changing Free-to-play Experience - Call of Duty: Warzone (blog.activision.com)Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack – Official Spawn Gameplay Trailer
Fri. 03/06 - Frictional Reveals Amnesia: Rebirth, TurboGrafx-16 Mini gets delayed, and iam8bit leaves E3
Frictional Games, the creators of Amnesia, have announced a sequel, the TurboGrafx-16 Mini has been delayed due to the coronavirus, iam8bit is no longer creative directing e3 2020, and Kyle takes a look at today’s new releases and runs down some sales that recently caught his eye.Links:@konamieu’s tweet detailing the TurboGrafx-16 Mini’s delayiam8bit resigns as E3 2020 creative director (gamesindustry.biz)@iam8bit’s E3 2020 resignation tweetThe Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been delayed
Thu. 03/05 - Stadia hires a prominent God of War developer, Ghost of Tsushima arrives in June, and Last of Us is coming to HBO
Sony Santa Monica’s head leaves for Stadia and Stadia gets another update, Ghost of Tsushima has a summer release date, and the Last of Us is getting a TV adaptation for HBO.Sony Names New Head of Santa Monica Studio (IGN)Our new Stadia Games and Entertainment Studio in Playa Vista (blog.google)Google starts rolling out 4K Stadia gaming on the web (9to5google)Ghost of Tsushima Out June 26: Collector’s & Digital Deluxe Editions Detailed (PlayStation Blog)'The Last of Us' Series in th
Wed. 03/04 - Star Wars Maverick appears, Stadia gets an update, and PlayStation 2 is 20 years old today
A new Star Wars game, Maverick, was revealed in a data mine, Google Stadia gets a small, but welcome update, the Uncharted movie takes a step towards becoming a real thing, we learn why Romance of the Three Kingdoms is cool, and the PlayStation 2 is 20 years old today.Links:@psnrelease’s Star Wars: Project Maverick tweetUnannounced Star Wars game appears to leak via PlayStation Network (Polygon)@GoogleStadia’s tweet about the game capture library updateStadia Just Added A Much-Requested
Tue. 03/03 - Indies explain why they're not on Stadia, Mario Kart mobile gets multiplayer, and Japan decides which Final Fantasy is best
Indie devs explain why they’re not on Stadia, Mario Kart Tour is finally getting multiplayer, different polls reveal the video game movies people want to see and decide the best Final Fantasies and Final Fantasy characters, and we learn about Granblue Fantasy Versus from the creators of Dragon Ball FighterZ.Links:Google's ambitious push into gaming is floundering, and it's due largely to too few games on its Stadia platform — here's why developers have held back (Business Insider)@mario
Mon. 03/02 - GDC has been postponed, The Final Fantasy VII Remake demo is out now, and Mark Hamill is not Vesemir
GDC has been delayed to the ambiguous late summer, the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo is available now for PlayStation 4, Death Stranding PC has a release date and includes a number of Half-Life bonuses, The Witcher season 2 on Netflix has cast its Vesemir and it’s not Mark Hamill, Platinum explains why The Wonderful 101 won't come to be Xbox One, and the duct tape ceiling Counter-Strike player is getting a documentary.Links:Important GDC 2020 Update (gdconf.com)GDC Postponed Due To Coro
Fri. 02/28 - Rockstar might be teasing something, Plague Inc has been removed from the Chinese App Store, and Epic questions Fortnite statistics
Rockstar might be teasing something with some logo changes, Plague Inc. has been pulled from China’s App Store, which is very likely related to the coronavirus, Epic is unsure about data that is being shared about Fortnite, and we look at what games released today.Links:Rockstar Games is updating its website with mysterious new imagery (GamesRadar)Pandemic simulation game 'Plague Inc' pulled from China's App Store (Mashable)Statement on the Removal of Plague Inc. from the China App Stor
Thu. 02/27 - Stardew Valley is getting another Update, it's Pokémon day, and Platinum Games reveals Project GG
More content is coming to Stardew Valley, today is Pokémon Day, Platinum Games is self-publishing its first game, Sanzaru is an Oculus studio now, and a few Ghost Recon Breakpoint updates have been delayed at the last second.Links:@ConcernedApe’s Stardew Valley tweetThe Mythical Pokémon Zarude discovered! (pokemon.com)Google and the Pokémon of the year poll (YouTube)Hideki Kamiya’s blog announcing Project GG (platinumgames.com)Welcoming Sanzaru Games to Facebook (oculus.com)Tom Clancy's
Wed. 02/26 - GOG changes refund policy, Horizon: Zero Dawn might be coming to PC, and Uncharted's director opens the door for a sequel
GOG is making it a lot easier to return games, Horizon: Zero Dawn might be coming to PC, Uncharted 4’s director opens the door a little bit for an Uncharted sequel, more developers and publishers are backing out of PAX, and Kunai gets a full, proper scored review.Links:GOG’s Updated Refund Policy has your back (even more) (gog.com)@Wario64’s tweet about Horizon Zero DawnThe Last of Us | The Definitive Playthrough - P15 (Troy Baker, Nolan North, Neil Druckmann, Ashley Johnson)(YouTube)Cy
Tue. 02/25 - Capcom and more change PAX and GDC plans, Black Mesa has a release date, and there is a new young Pokémon champion
The coronavirus is causing more publishers and developers to back away from shows like PAX and GDC, the fan-made Half-Life remake, Black Mesa has a release date, there is a new unstoppable Pokémon champion who is only seven years old, and Shenmue is doing okay, even if it doesn’t have a mass market appeal.Links:@CapcomUSA_’s tweet about PAX PlayStation and Facebook cancel GDC appearances citing coronavirus concerns (gamesindustry.biz)Kojima Productions' tweets about exiting GDC, (2
Mon. 02/24 - Xbox Series X gets detailed, coronavirus is causing PAX problems, and EA caceled another Star Wars game
Microsoft details the technical specifications of the Xbox Series X, the coronavirus is causing problems for PAX, and EA reportedly cancelled another Star Wars game.Links:What You Can Expect From the Next Generation of Gaming (Xbox.com)Xbox Series X to Feature Dedicated Audio Hardware Acceleration (WCCFTech)Building Audio Gateways Into Immersive Worlds With Spatial Sound (GDC panel description)@CyberpunkGame’s tweet about Smart Delivery for Cyberpunk 2077Sources: EA Canceled A Star Wars
Fri. 02/21 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons details, Batman game rumors, and the Uncharted movie
There are tons of new Animal Crossing New Horizons details thanks to a recent direct, we add more rumors to WB Games Montreal’s potential Batman game, and there is a surprising amount of video game movie news probably thanks to the success of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie.Links:Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo DirectNew Batman logo spotted at WB Games MontréalTom Holland: Uncharted Movie Will Start Filming in 'Four Weeks' (IGN)@IGN's Uncharted movie director tweetBorderlands Movie
Thu. 02/20 - Potential PSVR 2 patents, GameStop troubles, and Persona 5 Scramble
A new patent shows something that might be a new PSVR controller with new capabilities, GameStop continues to struggle, Biomutant is still being developed, and Persona 5 Scramble is out… in Japan.Links:Sony Patents Valve Index-Like VR Controller With Finger Tracking (UploadVR)GameStop employees report extreme pressure from ‘desperate’ bosses (Polygon)The Truth About Working at GameStop: Workers Reveal Their Experiences (IGN)Tiger’s retro LCD handheld games are making a comeback (The Ver
Wed. 02/19 - New Switch Lite colors, Witcher 3 Switch update, and Animal Crossing
There will be a lot of new Animal Crossing details later this week, a new Switch Lite Color is on the way, the Switch version of Witcher 3 just got a big meaningful update, and Final Fantasy VII is going to be a big game. Links:@NintendoAmerica announces Animal Crossing Direct@NintendoAmerica announces new Switch Lite color@A_i announces Sayonara coming to Xbox One@Simogo ready for new adventures@baldursgate3 is coming to PAX@NaughtyDog is bringing The Last of Us Part II to PAXThe Last
Tue. 02/18 - HQ Trivia shuts down, Bioshock and XCOM might come to Switch, and what's next for Gran Turismo
The popular mobile quiz show gaming app HQ Trivia shut down with little warning, it looks like Bioshock, Catherine, and XCOM may be making their way to Switch, and the creator of the Gran Turismo series thinks 4K might be enough.Links:Game over for HQ Trivia (CNN)@ScottRogowsky's tweet for Rus YusupovCatherine: Full Body and XCOM 2 Collection Rated For Nintendo Switch In South Korea (Siliconera)Gran Turismo’s Future: “4K Resolution is Enough”, But 240fps is the Target (GTPlanet)See Priv
Mon. 02/17 - The DICE Awards, the next PlayStation VR, and the IRS notices Fortnite
Today we see who took home DICE Awards, a new PlayStation VR may be in the works, a Nintendo PlayStation prototype console is up for auction, and the IRS backtracks its initial plans to have tax payers report their Fortnite V-Bucks purchases.Links:Sony Is Struggling With PlayStation 5 Price Due to Costly Parts (Bloomberg)Bidding begins on ‘Nintendo Play Station’ prototype (Polygon)Nintendo Play Station Super NES CD-ROM Prototype (Heritage Auctions)IRS quietly deletes guideline that Fort
Fri. 02/14 - E3's future, Call of Duty battle royale rumors, and PS5 pricing
There are some difficult questions to answer about the future of E3, the rumored Call of Duty Modern Warfare battle royale mode looks like it will be called Warzone, and we have some idea of what the PlayStation 5 might cost.Links:The President of The ESA On The Waning of Big Names at E3, Winning Back Media's Trust, and More (usgamer.net)Geoff Keighley will not participate in E3 2020 (gamesindustry.biz)Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Warzone gameplay leaks, all but confirming a battle roya
Thu. 02/13 - Welcome To The Gaming Ride Home Podcast!
Today, Kyle explains what this thing is and why he hopes you will listen, Pokémon Home is out in the wild, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting some decent reviews, and there is some surprise Devil May Cry 3 news.Links:Pokémon Home is available nowThe Sonic The Hedgehog movie is getting some decent reviews (Rotten Tomatoes)Sonic the Hedgehog Is No Longer Terrifying (The Atlantic)One of Vancouver's biggest players in film animation shutters weeks before Christmas (CBC)Devil May Cry 3’