Turn-Based Cynics: Unleashing Snark and Wit on the Gaming World

Turn-Based Cynics: Unleashing Snark and Wit on the Gaming World

Join Turn-Based Cynics, the snark-infused podcast where Resobaso and ColdDeath dive into gaming, igniting fiery discussions, unapologetic critiques, and sardonic roasts of games and news. With a fearless and cynical mindset, we share honest opinions, delving into controversial topics. Whether you agree or dare to challenge us, our episodes offer captivating entertainment and thought-provoking insights. Tune in to unleash your inner cynic!

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August 2, 2025 68 mins

While I normally wouldn't have us cover something like this, but man this story absolutely couldn't go unsaid.Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbasedcynics📺 Check out my Archive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@resobasoarchi...

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Due to lack of actual talk worthy stuff, we decided that now that Stop Killing Games has something meaty for us to talk about, we would talk about it. Or should I say, SOMEONE???Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbasedcynics📺 Check ou...

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🎮 In this video, Summer Game Fest and Future Games Show absolutely blowing up everyone's feed!

Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbasedcynics📺 Check out my Archive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@resobasoarchive8260

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🎮 In this video, Some people really should just keep their fat mouths shut.Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbasedcynics📺 Check out my Archive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@resobasoarchive8260

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🎮 In this video, Sure there were video games, but Star Citizen is one of Reso's favorite topics.

Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbasedcynics📺 Check out my Archive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@resobasoarchive8260

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🎮 In this video, Switch 2 News, Clair Obscuara , and Berseria, and even some Lunar news!Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbasedcynics📺 Check out my Archive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@resobasoarchive8260


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🎮 In this video, Complaining about long and drawn out boss fights and a Nintendo Direct that turned some serious heads.Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbasedcynics📺 Check out my Archive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@resobasoarc...

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🎮 In this video, Reso gets his hands on a lot of games, Helldivers 2 literal propaganda, Also Ubisoft is losing its power Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbasedcynics📺 Check out my Archive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@resobaso...

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🎮 In this video, Monster Hunter eattin good out here, Reso has new Games and Before Dawn Remaster Studio goes tits up!Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbasedcynics📺 Check out my Archive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@resobasoarch...

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🎮 In this video, Quite a light show but you know what, its nice to the industry not eating itself alive for a changeConnect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbasedcynics📺 Check out my Archive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@resobasoarchiv...

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🎮 In this video, A misunderstanding due to the internet farming for clicks, and LRG somehow manages to screw things up.Prior Podcast on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsoWK9l3e9A&Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnba...

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In this video, We have a sit down with Nimicry about RPGs, things we are passionate about and even some MMO'sWhere You can Find Nimicryhttps://www.twitch.tv/nimicryhttps://x.com/nimicry?lang=enConnect with me on social media for more gaming goodness:Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbas...

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From Games, to Failed Live Services, and the Switch 2 Announcement...So much has gone on. Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness: Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ 📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/ 🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbasedcynics 📺 Check out my Archive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@resobasoarchive8260


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🎮 In this video, after months of being off the air, and a few medical things and nearly dying, 2025 is going off with a bang with my own Podcast on this channel Connect with me on social media for more gaming goodness: Join The Discord!: https://discord.gg/6H9nNJqDsZ 📷 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resobaso/ 🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: Https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turnbasedcynics 📺 Check out m...

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Steam Game Recording Beta:

https://store.steampowered.com/sale/gamerecording


Steam releases controller usages stats:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110/view/4142827237888316811


Forza Horizon 4 store delisting announced:

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/forza-horizon-4-delisting-player-surge


Elden Ring DLC sells 5 million units in 3 days:

https://www.gematsu.com/2024/06/elden-ring-expansion-shadow-of-the...

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"Life By You" cancelled and studio closed:

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/life-by-you-has-been-cancelled-by-paradox-

interactive/

Some Behind the scenes stuff:

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/life-by-you-dev-cancellation


"Alone in the Dark" reboot studio closed:

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/embracer-is-closing-alone-in-the-dark-studio-pieces-interactive/


Limited Run Games annou...

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Lawsuit against Valve by CEO of Parent Zone in the UK:

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/valve-faces-a-656-million-lawsuit-in-the-uk-for-overcharging-14-million-pc-gamers/


Ultimate Edition of new Life is Strange title includes 2 weeks

Early Access:

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fomo-is-alive-and-well-life-is-strange-double-exposure-has-a-2-week-early-access-period-if-you-cough-up-some-dough-for-its-ultimate-edition/


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GOG enforcing 200 MB Cloud Saves limit (per game):

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/gog-will-purge-your-cloud-saves-that-hit-over-200mb/


Baldur's Gate 3 getting mods tools in September:

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/baldurs-gate-3-mod-tools-september


Depending on who you talk to, Rocksteady is either safe or

in danger:

Bloomberg article: https://archive.ph/XvRjw

Closure / layoffs rumour: https://x.com/Vara_D...

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Square Enix' new strategy revealed:

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enix-will-make-aaa-games-multiplatform-as-part-of-its-aggressive-new-business-plan/


Kingdom Hearts coming to Steam:

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/kingdom-hearts-steam


Playstation replaces one CEO with... two CEOs:

https://www.gamesradar.com/games/playstation-replaces-outgoing-ceo-jim-ryan-with-two-new-bosses-as-co-ceos-hermen-huls...

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Microsoft announces closures / layoffs

https://fxtwitter.com/Wario64/status/1787836099429011460

https://twitter.com/GenePark/status/1788439560847831067

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/hi-fi-rush-review-bomb


Switch successor going to be announced this fiscal year

https://twitter.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/switch-2-tech-specs-may-have-been-found-in-customs-and-shippin...

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