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In Keen Cast's twentieth episode, Sean, David, and Tim speculate what the future holds for Google Stadia and if the streaming console will ever be ale to recover from its lackluster launch. We also talk about the streaming movement as a whole and offer our opinions on whether or not the phenomenon will replace physical media in the near future.
Other topics of conversation include Kathleen Kennedy's comments regarding the Star Wars franchise and its lack of source material, Valve's announcement of Half-Life: Alyx, and our picks for who should win at this year's Game Awards. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
David's impressions of The End of the F***ing World – 00:01:48
Sean's impressions of Pokemon Sword – 00:32:15News Stories:
It’s hard to make Star Wars movies because there’s no source material, according to President of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy (00:48:25) Valve announces Half-Life: Alyx, a new VR game (01:07:26) The Game Awards announces its nominees (01:20:22)Topic of the Show:
What does the future hold for Google Stadia? (01:40:39)
Google Stadia launch is exactly what you knew it would be.
Google Stadia wants you to replace your video game console. Don't.
Game developers are worried Google will kill Stadia
Google promotes ‘gender neutral’ colored controllers (white, black, greenish)
Final Verdict – Our official consensus – 02:01:49
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In Keen Cast's nineteenth episode, Sean, David, and Tim offer their opinions on what publishers and developers should do to stem the tide of unfinished games that have been releasing recently. We also talk about Pokemon Sword and Shield's installation bug, Anthem's troubled development, and Fallout 76's disastrous launch.
Other topics of conversation include Hideo Kojima's comments on the criticism surrounding Death Stranding, Disney Plus' shaky debut, Sonic's redesign for his upcoming movie, and the ramifications of COPPA, or the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, especially when it comes to content creators on YouTube. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
David's impressions of One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows – 00:01:35
Tim's gambling adventures – 00:14:14Check out Sean's interview with World of Warcraft designer John Staats here!
News Stories:
Hideo Kojima says that Death Stranding criticisms in the US are due to the country's favor for FPS games (00:37:47) Disney Plus puts The Simpsons in widescreen and ruins sight gags (00:56:52) The Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer reveals Sonic's new design (01:11:58) New COPPA regulations could hurt YouTubers (01:21:27)
Reddit reacts
YouTuber Chadtronic offers his opinionTopic of the Show:
Are unfinished games an epidemic? (01:39:19)
Pokemon Sword and Shield bug uninstalls games on a Switch's SD
Bug documented on stream
Final Verdict – Our official consensus – 02:07:57
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In Keen Cast's eighteenth episode, David, Sean, and Tim discuss the recent Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokedex leaks and determine whether or not we should accept developer Game Freak's decisions with the titles. We also predict if the games will be successful even with all the controversy surrounding them.
Check out links and timestamps below:
Topic of the Show:
Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokedex leaked
Our standouts (00:01:31)
Our overall opinions on the Pokedex (00:20:05)
Employee morale at Game Freak is at an 'all-time low' (00:26:18)
Final Verdict – Our official consensus – 00:40:42
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In Keen Cast's seventeenth episode, David, Sean, and Tim discuss Blizzard's weak apology at BlizzCon this year and offer our insight on how the company can repair its reputation moving forward. We also talk about Overwatch 2, Diablo 4's lack of an offline mode, and World of Warcraft's newest expansion, Shadowlands.
Other topics of conversation include the announcement of Death Stranding for PC and EA games coming to Steam thanks to a new partnership with Valve. Sean also offers us his opinion on The Lighthouse, a new drama starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, and vents his frustrations with Destiny 2. Tim joins in on the criticism and gives us his opinion on Living with Yourself, a Netflix show starring Paul Rudd. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
Sean's frustrations with Destiny 2 – 00:01:13
Sean's impressions of The Lighthouse – 00:11:44
Tim's opinions on Destiny 2 – 00:17:37
Tim's impressions of Living with Yourself – 00:25:41News Stories:
Death Stranding announced for PC (00:30:01) EA games are coming back to Steam (00:41:00)BlizzCon News Stories:
Diablo 4 announced (00:50:14)
The game will not have an online mode
World of Warcraft Shadowlands expansion announced (01:01:09)
Changes will include reduced player levels
Overwatch 2 announced (01:14:09)
New hero looks revealedTopic of the Show:
How can Blizzard make things right? (01:32:13)
BlizzCon opens with apology from Blizzard President J. Allen Brack
Final Verdict – Our official consensus – 01:51:40
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In Keen Cast's sixteenth episode, Sean, David, and Tim determine whether or not video game leaks damage a title's momentum before release. Can they effect how well a product will perform on the market? Yup, this means we're talking about that recent Fortnite Chapter 2 leak and those Overwatch 2 reports!
We also discuss the never-ending controversy surrounding Fallout 76 and determine whether or not Bethesda will be able to make a comeback in the near future. Other topics include Joker's international success, Five Below's bizarre efforts to appeal to esports fans, and a surprise showing of Terminator: Dark Fate. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
Tim's impressions of Obsidian's The Outer Worlds – 00:02:40
David's impressions of The Outer Worlds – 00:31:45
Find David's review of The Outer Worlds here.News Stories:
Fallout 76 gets paid subscription service offering private worlds and unlimited stash (00:52:12)
Oops! It’s broken - private worlds aren’t private and stashes are deleting
Five Below to open esports centers within select Philadelphia stores (01:20:09) Joker becomes top grossing R-rated movie of all time (01:21:25) Terminator 2 showing turns out to be surprise screening of Terminator: Dark Fate (01:23:29)Topic of the Show:
Do video game leaks damage a game's momentum? (01:30:08)
Epic suing Fortnite Chapter 2 leaker
Our reaction to the Overwatch 2 reports – 01:48:44
Final Verdict – Our official consensus – 01:55:55
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In Keen Cast's fifteenth episode, Sean and David decide whether or not censorship is good for the video game industry. Would we support titles that have been heavily censored? The controversy doesn't stop there, as we revisit Blizzard's recent fiasco regarding Hong Kong and its banning of a professional Hearthstone player. We also talk about another prominent Hollywood director's comments on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Other topics on this week's roster include Xbox Game Pass' supposed success, Larian Studios' decision to put Divinity: Fallen Heroes on hiatus, and the data cap issues that may come with enjoying games through Google Stadia. On top of all that, Sean gives us his review of Lab Zero Games' Indivisible! Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
Sean's review of Lab Zero Game's Indivisible – 00:27:22
News Stories:
Study shows that six million Americans will easily hit their data caps by using Google Stadia (00:43:58) Xbox Game Pass users are playing 40 percent more games than normal users - including outside Game Pass (01:01:31) Divinity: Fallen Heroes put on hiatus by Larian Studios (01:13:01) Francis Ford Coppola calls the Marvel Cinematic Universe 'despicable' (01:18:59) Members of the United States Congress pen letter to Activision-Blizzard condemning the suspension of Blitzchung (01:32:25)Topic of the Show:
Is censorship good or bad for games? (01:47:00)
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE becomes the best-selling Wii U game on Amazon Japan after news of Switch censorship
Final Verdict – Our official consensus – 02:17:28
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In Keen Cast's fourteenth episode, David, Tim, and Sean try to answer a simple question: Was Blizzard wrong with the way it handled a pro Hearthstone player's comments regarding the Hong Kong protests? We also offer our opinions on how the house of World of Warcraft, StarCraft, and Overwatch should approach situations like this one in the future. The show isn't only about video games this week, as we also offer our impressions of Joker, My Hero Academia's fourth season, and The Flash!
Other topics on this week's roster include more information regarding the PlayStation 5 (yup, that's the official name!), our thoughts on the console's controller and its haptic technology, Doom Eternal's delay, and a game that looks a lot like Cuphead. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
Our impressions of Joker, My Hero Academia's fourth season, and The Flash - 00:01:04
News Stories:
PlayStation 5 announced and detailed - expected to release in Holiday 2020 (00:45:30) Doom Eternal delayed from November 2019 to March 2020 (00:58:11) Enchanted Portals looks a lot like Cuphead (01:05:39)Topic of the Show:
Was Blizzard wrong? (01:18:26)
Activision-Blizzard suspends pro Hearthstone player for comments about Hong Kong protests
Blizzard makes an official statement
Blizzard returns money to suspended Hearthstone player, Blitzchung
Blitzchung makes an official statement regarding his ban and ban reduction
Protests are being organized for BlizzCon this year
Players are trying to get Overwatch banned in China by using Mei as a protest symbol
Final Question – 01:40:43
Closing Thoughts – 02:06:40
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In Keen Cast's thirteenth episode, David, Sean, and Tim analyze Martin Scorsese's recent comments regarding superhero movies and determine whether or not the genre can ever be considered cinema. We also talk about Rockstar Games' announcement of Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, EA leaking the personal information of FIFA customers, Valve's interesting new approach to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's loot boxes in France, and the Writers Guild's decision to remove video game writing from its award categories. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
New York Comic Con 2019 Coverage: Impressions on Marvel's Avengers, My Hero: One's Justice 2, and Disintegration - 00:12:10
News Stories:
Red Dead Redemption 2 officially announced for PC - with exclusive pre-order bonuses on Rockstar Games Launcher (00:27:05) EA leaks personal information of FIFA customers (00:37:07) Valve introduces x-rays for loot boxes in France (00:45:43) Writers Guild will no longer award video game writing until more games are made by Guild members (00:53:40)Topic of the Show:
Are Marvel movies “cinema”? (01:02:19)
Director Martin Scorsese says, “The closest I can think of them… is theme parks.”
Actor Samuel L. Jackson responds
Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:13:38
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In Keen Cast's twelfth episode, Sean, Tim, and David attempt to answer how long publishers and developers should support live service games before they move on to other projects. We also talk about The Last of Us Part 2's lack of a multiplayer component at launch, WB Games Montreal's tease of a new Batman game possibly set in the Arkham universe, Epic Games' $10 million dollar exclusivity deal with Digital Bros. and Control, Microsoft's Inside Xbox presentation, and Sony's State of Play broadcast. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
News Stories:
The Last of Us Part 2 won't have any multiplayer modes at launch, but they could be coming at a later date (00:18:43)
WB Games Montreal teases a possible Batman Arkham sequel (00:28:06)
Digital Bros. reveal that Epic Games paid them nearly $10 million for exclusivity of Control (00:39:36)
Microsoft holds another Inside Xbox presentation (00:48:36)
Sony broadcasts another State of Play (00:55:51)
Naughty Dog and Sony reveal a new look at The Last of Us Part 2 (01:01:31)
Topic of the Show:
How long should developers support live service games? (01:18:09)
Treyarch announces that Dark Divide will be the last Operation in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:47:04
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In Keen Cast's eleventh episode, Sean, Tim, and David try to figure out whether roadmaps and season passes are just empty promises or beneficial for developers and consumers in the long run. We also talk about Pokemon Sword's newly announced Sirfetch’d, the controversial Rockstar Games Launcher, Shantae and the Seven Sirens on Apple Arcade, and a French organization's legal action against Valve's digital resale policies. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
News Stories:
Farfetch’d gets a new evolution - Sirfetch’d - exclusively for Pokemon Sword (00:26:57) Rockstar Games announces the Rockstar Games Launcher (00:39:36) Out of nowhere, the first past of Shantae and the Seven Sirens releases on Apple Arcade (00:56:29) France says Steam must allow the resale of digital games by consumers (01:06:12)Topic of the Show:
What do we think of post-launch loot boxes? (01:24:16)
Bioware and EA abandon Anthem's roadmap
Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:45:07
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In Keen Cast's tenth episode, David Lozada, Sean Rehbein, and Tim Ronan voice their opinions on post-launch loot boxes and discuss whether or not they're apprehensive of the developers and publishers who've implemented them. We also talk about Pokemon's Ash Ketchum becoming a League Champion after more than two decades, Billy Mitchell's latest lawsuit, KFC's official dating simulator, our beloved Sneak King, and all the major news from this year's Tokyo Game Show. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
KFC's Colonel Sanders gets an official dating simulator (00:21:13)
Tokyo Game Show 2019 (00:27:43)
Final Fantasy VII trailer
System Shock 3 pre-alpha gameplay trailer
Nioh 2 trailer
Death Stranding gameplay presentation
Ash Ketchum finally becomes a league champion after 22 years (00:40:19)Billy Mitchell threatens legal action against Twin Galaxies (00:46:05)
Topic of the Show:
What do we think of post-launch loot boxes? (00:51:36)
Loot boxes should be regulated as gambling, UK parliament says
The ESA 'strongly disagrees' with UK commission's finding on loot boxes
Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:16:56
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In Keen Cast's ninth episode, David Lozada, Sean Rehbein, and Tim Ronan determine whether or not publisher EA is really as terrible as the gaming community says it is. We also talk about that CD Projekt Red's decision to make Cyberpunk 2077 almost entirely first-person, Steam's redesigned library, Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles on Nintendo Switch Online, and all the ports and remasters announced during Nintendo's recent Direct presentation. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
Cyberpunk 2077 will be entirely in first-person - including cutscenes and sex scenes (00:15:28) Cyberpunk 2077 confirmed to have multiplayer (00:25:40) New library coming to Steam on September 17th (00:32:20) Nintendo Direct impressions (00:41:06)Topic of the Show:
Is EA really as bad as people say? (00:59:28)
EA wins the Guinness World Record for "most-downvoted comment on Reddit"
Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:18:48
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In Keen Cast's eighth episode, Sean Rehbein, Tim Ronan, and David Lozada discuss cancel culture and its impact on the video game and anime industries today. Disclaimer: please do not misinterpret this episode as an attack on anyone. We do not approve of malicious actions in any way, shape, or form. This episode is simply our opinion on an important topic we feel needs to be addressed.
We also talk about that Overwatch Switch case that leaked, Tracer in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (please no), Telltale Games' revival, Yakuza's new direction, NBA 2K20's embarrassing microtransactions, and all those delicious Shovel Knight announcements. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
Official licensed Overwatch Nintendo Switch case listed - then quickly removed (00:12:29)
Yakuza 7 announced - and it’s a JRPG (00:24:36)
Shovel Knight Dig, Shovel Knight Showdown, and Shovel Knight: King of Cards detailed (00:29:32)
Telltale Games to be revived (00:41:58)
NBA 2K20’s MyTeam trailer is a corkscrew dive into a Las Vegas outhouse (00:55:02)
Topic of the Show:
Should developers adhere to fan wishes or stick to the vision they have in mind? (01:12:05)
Night in the Woods developer passes away following sexual assault allegations
ProJared responds to sexual misconduct allegations
Skyrim composer calls rape allegations "outrageous"
Oculus co-founder accused of sexual assault
Leaked recordings allegedly reveal Dragon Ball Z cast making homophobic jokes
Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:49:10
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In Keen Cast's seventh episode, Sean Rehbein, Tim Ronan, and David Lozada determine whether or not developers should give in to fan criticism or stick to the original design they had in mind for their projects. We also talk about PlayStation's acquisition of Insomniac Games, Death Stranding's innovative urination gameplay, Mortal Kombat 11's Kombat Pack, Spider-Man's exit from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and all the new Marvel shows arriving on Disney+ sometime in the future. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
PlayStation acquires Insomniac Games (00:11:17)
Death Stranding shows off its urination mechanic (00:20:39)
Mortal Kombat 11's Kombat Pack revealed (00:37:12)
Spider-Man exits the MCU as Disney and Sony fail to reach a deal (00:47:52)
Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and She-Hulk Series Announced for Disney+ (01:09:57)
Topic of the Show:
Should developers adhere to fan wishes or stick to the vision they have in mind? (01:26:40)
Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:48:19
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In Keen Cast's sixth episode, David Lozada, Sean Rehbein, and Tim Ronan discuss cloud gaming's future and determine whether or not companies like Microsoft and Sony will offer streaming-only consoles at some point. We also talk about the supposed cancellation of an Arkham Knight sequel, Loot Crate's bankruptcy, Steam Workshop's new approval process for fan-made Counter-Strike: Global Offensive content, a ridiculously expensive Apex Legends ax, and romancing Fire Emblem waifus. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
News Stories:
Steam Workshop content must now go through an approval process (00:21:03) Loot Crate files for bankruptcy (00:31:34) Concept art from the cancelled Arkham Knight sequel has supposedly surfaced (00:47:17) Fire Emblem: Three Houses has the largest Fire Emblem launch in United States history (01:03:13) New Apex Legends ax costs $160 in in-game currency (01:11:21)Topic of the Show:
Is cloud gaming really inevitable? Will you by a streaming-only console in the future? (01:24:02)
Microsoft says cloud gaming is “inevitable” but “years” from mainstream
Phil Spencer doesn’t think that cloud systems will fully replace traditional consoles just yet
Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:52:45
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In Keen Cast's fifth episode, David, Sean, and Tim determine whether or not video games are to blame for the United States' most recent wave of gun violence. We also talk about Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo's decision to force developers to disclose loot box probabilities, the controversy surrounding Genshin Impact at ChinaJoy last weekend, Take-Two's attempts to silence a prominent Borderlands YouTuber, and the latest batch of Pokemon making their debut in Sword and Shield. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
News Stories:
Metal Gear’s Snake teased for Tekken 7 - whoops! It was a joke! (00:12:08) Is China’s Genshin Impact copying Breath of the Wild? (00:24:31) Take-Two tries to silence/punish Borderlands YouTuber using copyright strikes, taking down Discord servers and sending private investigators to his actual home (00:37:53) Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, and more agree to disclose loot box odds going forward (01:03:20) Pokemon Sword and Shield adds new Galarian forms of old Pokemon (01:24:01) Indivisible release date trailer (01:39:50)Topic of the Show:
Do video games cause gun violence? (01:47:14)
Politicians suggest video games are to blame for the El Paso shooting, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy
In response to the shootings, Wal-Mart plans to remove ads and demos for violent video games in their stores
Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 02:12:06
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In Keen Cast's fourth episode, Sean Rehbein, David Lozada, and Tim Ronan talk about the Ooblets fiasco and the importance of good public relation strategies in the video game industry. When all is said and done, do developers really owe anything to the people that helped fund their project? We also discuss Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's latest controversy, Riot's upcoming fighting game, the adorable SkateBIRD, and our love of Sean's mom. Oh, and we attempt to understand what exactly this Fortnite thing is about. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
News Stories:
Arc System Works releases a Kill la Kill game and tells people not to stream the story mode (00:18:13) Rockstar North does not pay UK corporation taxes (00:31:33) Character trailer leaked for Street Fighter V on Steam (00:43:18) Fortnite mega streamer Ninja says he’s leaving Twitch for Mixer (00:50:50) PS4 becomes fastest home console to reach 100 million sales (01:04:26) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare developer addresses white phosphorus controversy (01:14:35) Riot confirms it is working on a fighting game (01:24:59) SkateBIRB game denied place on Epic Games Store because they also want to be on Steam (01:35:51)Topic of the Show:
Do developers owe anything to their backers? (01:44:24)
Indie game Ooblets becomes an Epic exclusive (as told through an incredibly condescending post)
Ooblets’ developers continue to look down on people with legitimate concerns
"We don't need the money..."
"Baby gamers"
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney officially responds to the controversy
Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 02:11:07
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In Keen Cast's third episode, Sean Rehbein, David Lozada, and Tim Ronan dare to address whether or not the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) should be over after learning about the company's plans for its fourth phase of films.
We also voice our concerns with Google Stadia, discuss whether Disney will indeed purchase Activision soon, and talk about yet another Bethesda controversy. We also explain why loot boxes are very not good. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
News Stories:
Google Stadia director attempts to ease concerns - and fails (00:18:22) Disney investment firm wants to acquire Activision (00:36:16) FIFA packs and loot boxes declared not gambling in UK (00:47:43) Overwatch reaches $1 billion in loot box sales alone (01:02:12) GTA V gets online casino that can use real money (01:08:42) The re-releases of Doom 1, 2, and 3 on Switch require Bethesda accounts to play (01:16:03)Topic of the Show:
Should the MCU be over? (01:32:46)
Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 02:04:52
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In Keen Cast's second episode, David Lozada, Tim Ronan, and Sean Rehbein carefully decide whether the gamer girl bath water saga has finally come to an end or if it's just the start of a bigger phenomenon.
On a slightly more serious note, we also talk about The Witcher's upcoming Netflix show, leaked footage of Marvel's Avengers, Overwatch's new role queues, and GameStop's store redesign. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
News Stories:
Division 2 creative director asks fans if they want a single-player Division spin-off game (00:03:55) GameStop aims to redesign their physical stores to appeal more to gamers (00:09:28) Tetris Effect coming to PC on July 23rd - as an EPIC exclusive (00:20:05) Blizzard introduces role queues to Overwatch (00:24:08) Marvel’s Avengers game footage from Comic-Con leaked (00:33:00) The Witcher Netflix series trailer (00:43:54)Topic of the Show:
Is the gamer girl bath water saga finally over? (00:52:47)
Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:11:11
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Welcome to Keen Cast, KeenGamer's official podcast! Join David Lozada, Tim Ronan, and Sean Rehbein as they discuss the week's hottest news stories and dissect the latest controversy shaking up the video game industry. In our debut episode, we determine whether or not the Nintendo Switch Lite is worth its $200 price tag.
We also talk about Cuphead's animated Netflix show, the latest G2A scandal, and Trigger's Shantae 5 intro. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:
News Stories:
Cuphead animated series is planned for Netflix (00:01:28) Studio Trigger's Shantae 5 animated intro (00:07:14) Digimon Cyber Sleuth/Hacker's Memory coming to PC (00:12:23) G2A trying to bribe upwards of 10 gaming sites for positive coverage (00:18:30) Steam launches “Steam Labs," built to help find games on Steam (00:27:08) Square Enix has "no plans for other platforms" regarding Final Fantasy 7 Remake (00:39:24)Topic of the Show:
Is the Nintendo Switch Lite worth the money? (00:47:42)
Nail in the Coffin - Our official consensus - 01:10:38
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