Arcade Couch — News, reviews & spicy takes on the week in games. Arcade Couch is the Explosion Network’s premiere video games podcast featuring discussions on the latest games, tech, industry news and more. Available every Monday at 6 AM AEST/AEDT.
We discuss the PAX AUS 2025 exhibitor list and the panels you should check out each day.
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We discuss the September 2025 Nintendo Direct & Ciaran also gives his impressions on Borderlands 4.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong is now available, and the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, aside from some amusing Google Reviews.
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There are rumours of the PlayStation 6 behind a handheld/hybrid console. Are we really ready to start talking about the next generation of consoles already?
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We discuss our first impressions of Mafia: The Old Country, the fourth entry in the series; we also take a look at everything that was announced during Gamescom - Opening Night Live 2025.
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Battlefield 6 took over the gaming world with huge numbers on Steam, but does Ciaran think it will outperform this year’s Call of Duty? Additionally, we preview Opening Night Live and discuss our growing anticipation for PAX AUS 2025.
Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleyhobley.bsky.social Ciaran Marchant: https://bsky.app/profile/en-ringo.bsky.social
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Xbox has cancelled another game, and we discuss if anyone remembers Contraband. Plus, there are rumours for the Xbox ROG Ally release date, which could lead to the same for Hollow Knight: Silksong.
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Dylan and Ashley discuss the THQ Nordic Showcase and the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, both of which aired in the last week, delivering new updates and game reveals.
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We discuss the 2025 Pokémon Presents and the reveal of Battlefield 6.
Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
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Dylan talks about his time with Donkey Kong Bananza, which has turned into a surprise and one of the year's best games.
Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
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Ashley and Ciaran discuss updates on Dune: Awakening, the unique gameplay of Date Everything!, and insights from the recent State of Play for Ghost of Yotei.
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Microsoft lays off over 9.000 employess, and we discuss the effects it has had on Xbox and their development studios.
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Ciaran talks about how much he's enjoying Dune: Awakening, and how it'll get him to watch the films.
Dylan & Ashley also touch on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, which they've both started playing.
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Dylan and Ashley discuss their excitement for the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza. They also touch on the FBC: Firebreak game and the lack of support for Beat Saber on PS VR2, reflecting on the state of VR gaming.
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Ciaran shares his journey with the Switch 2, including gameplay experiences and comparisons with other consoles, such as the Steam Deck. The conversation also touches on Nintendo's marketing strategies, the sales performance of the Switch 2, and the public's perception of the console.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss their experiences over a busy gaming weekend, including impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2, highlights from various game showcases, and break down the Xbox Gaming Showcase.
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Dylan & Ashley discuss the Summer Game Fest, sharing their thoughts on the overall experience, standout announcements, and trailers. They express disappointment in the show, highlighting a lack of engaging content and the prevalence of similar game types.
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In this special bonus episode of Arcade Couch, Dylan and Ashley react to the latest State of Play showcase, discussing their overall impressions, standout game reveals, and specific titles that caught their attention.
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Our predictions for Summer Game Fest 2025.
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Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
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We break down the announcement of an Elden Ring movie with A24 and Alex Garland being involved, as well as other news stories from the week that was.
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