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We discuss Star Wars Outlaws and Deadlock, the newest game from Valve!

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• Deadlock is praised for its MOBA elements and character variety
• Star Wars: Outlaws receives criticism for its lackluster narrative and repetitive missions
• The hosts express disappointment with Star Wars: Outlaws and rate it around 5.5 out of 10 Star Wars: Hunters has frustrating mechanics, including inconsistent enemy AI an...

Conchord is now out but it seems like no one has noticed. Is the new Playstation release already on life support or is it possible to turn around its weak launch? Plus all the games shown during Gamescom Opening Night Live.

Hosts: Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Episode Timecodes

00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:58 - Concord’s First Weekend Thoughts 00:27:26 - Gamescom Opening N...

Dylan and Ashley have played a couple of hours of The Plucky Squire, which finally has a release date, and they discuss what they've played and their thoughts on the game.

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• Dylan's mixed review of 'The Crush House.'
• The release date of Dragon Age: The Veil Guard
• Discussion on the potential release date of the Nintendo Switch 2
• Mention of Valve's unannounced hero shooter, Deadlock, and the large...

Ash has watched the Borderlands movie and says it's as bad as you've heard.

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• Cat Quest 3 is praised for its gameplay mechanics and visual style.
• The Borderlands movie has received negative reviews and criticism, with many considering it disappointing.
• The studio interference and lack of violence in the Borderlands movie have been major points of criticism.
• Metacritic provides a list of the top ...

Dylan talks about how funny Thank Goodness You're Here is, and we discuss the biggest news stories of the week. 

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• Game Informer, one of the last gaming magazines, is shutting down after 33 years.
• The closure of Game Informer is part of a trend of layoffs and closures in the gaming journalism industry.
• GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has emphasized the need to scrutinize expenses and eliminate waste.
• Th...

We discuss the Marvel Rivals beta, news about a Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver remaster, and upcoming games in August.

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• The SAG-AFTRA strike highlights the need for clear and enforceable protections for video game performers.
• The staff layoff at Humble Games is a blow to the indie gaming scene.
• The potential remaster of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is exciting for franchise fans.
• The delay of Stalk...

We discussed some short news stories this week, and Dylan had an impression of Dungeons of Hinterberg.

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• Dungeons of Hinterberg combines elements of Persona and The Legend of Zelda.
• The upcoming Untitled Goose Game exposition in Melbourne offers a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the indie game.
• Fallout received multiple Emmy nominations, surprising the hosts.
• The gameplay in Dungeons...

Concord is great, and it's Ciaran's new love, so we break down why it's taken his world by storm.

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• There is a lack of standout games in 2023 so far, with no big defining Sony IP and no game that revolutionises the industry.
• The closure of Kotaku Australia highlights the challenges faced by the games media industry despite the thriving games development scene in Australia.
• Xbox Game Pass is unde...

Dylan talks about playing the Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess demo and how much he enjoyed it, and Ciaran talks about The First Descendant now ticking a lot of boxes for him.

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• The Watch Dogs franchise has struggled with creating compelling protagonists, and there are doubts about the potential for a successful movie adaptation.
• The conversation highlights the importance of having interesting ...

We break down the June 2024 Nintendo Direct and all the news from the showcase.

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• The hosts discuss the highly anticipated release of Elden Ring and the mixed opinions surrounding its difficulty.
• They speculate about the upcoming Nintendo Switch successor and its impact on the current console's game releases.
• The hosts review the games featured in the Nintendo Direct, sharing their thoughts on e...

The latest Dragon Age news paired with a gameplay video is finally ready to admit; it's looking pretty exciting.

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• The hosts review their predictions for Summer Game Fest and determine the outcomes.
• They discuss the announcement of new games and trailers, including Alan Wake 2 DLC and Fable.
• The conversation touches on software updates, Ubisoft's Skull and Bones, and the niche appeal of certain ...

In the last of our SGF specials, we discuss Ubisoft Direct and The Future Game Show.

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• The Ubisoft Forward event had a strong start and finish, but the middle section felt like filler content.
• The open-world Star Wars game Star Wars Outlaws received mixed reactions, with some finding it generic and others intrigued by its mechanics.
• Ciaran felt that Ubisoft should reconsider its presentation for...

We're back with more SGF showcases to discuss, with the big one of this episode being the Xbox Games Showcase.

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• Alan Wake 2 was started by Ciaran
• The Xbox showcase had promising games and announcements, but some titles may have long release dates.
• Dragon Age 4 is expected to be a more mature and cinematic experience, focusing on the companions.
• State of Decay 3 seems to be improving upon its pr...

We discuss the first batch of SGF week shows starting with Summer Game Fest itself, and then Day of the Devs, Devolver Direct, Future of Play and Wholesome Direct.

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• The Summer Game Fest showcase featured a variety of games and announcements.
• The presence of indie games in the showcase was notable, and it was seen as an opportunity for these games to gain more visibility.
• There was discussion ab...

Our Summer Game Fest 2024 predictions and thoughts are good, great, excellent, and guaranteed to be on the money.

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• Engaging discussion about upcoming gaming events
• Insightful predictions for the Summer Game Fest
• Discussions about the gameplay and features of Multiverses and XDefiant
• Insights into the hosts' thoughts on the gaming industry and upcoming releases

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https:/...

Dylan shares his thoughts on three games this week, leading with the highly anticipated Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, before getting into Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, and No Rest For The Wicked.

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• The launch of the Pokemon Center in Australia and New Zealand is highly anticipated.
• There is a suggestion that Hideo Kojima should make a Mad Max video game
• The Summer Game Fest is an event to look...

Assassin’s Creed Shadows was revealed this week with a cinematic trailer, but some people are angry about one of the protagonists. Also, we discuss the pending announcement of a 2K games sequel, the Prime Video Tomb Raider series and Online Toxicity going viral this week.

Hosts: Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Episode Timecodes

00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:15 - Assassin’s Cr...

Dylan has been playing some Hades II, the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement is coming before March 2025, and Xbox is in deep trouble with fans following the big cuts at Bethesda this past week.

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• Hades 2 has been released and is receiving positive reviews.
• The hosts speculate on the announcement and release date of the next Nintendo Switch console.
• There is a possibility that Nintendo will improve ...