Arcade Couch

We're probably in for a quieter month in news and video game releases before the birth of June and Summer Game Fest.

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• The beef between PlayStation and Xbox is a topic of discussion among gamers.
• The controversy surrounding 'Stella Blade highlights the issue of censorship in video games.
• Dylan and Ashley share their thoughts on upcoming video game releases. May is a month with several highly ant...

Dylan and Ciaran discuss their time at Dreamhack Melbourne 2024, what they liked and didn't, and attempt to make sense of the audience.

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• DreamHack Melbourne 2024 combined esports, content creation, and convention elements.
• Some attendees enjoyed the cosplay, content creator meetups, and non-esports activities.
• Others were disappointed that esports was not the main focus of the event.
• The confus...

The Wolf Among Us 2 still lives, and we've looked at all the games shown in the latest Indie World Showcase.

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• The release of Fallout 4 and its tie-in with the Fallout TV show has led to increased sales of the game.
• DreamHack Melbourne is an exciting event for gamers, featuring Pokemon Go activities and various esports tournaments.
• Harold Halibut is a unique game with a claymation art style, but...

We discuss Prime Video's Fallout TV series, the debut taking the world by store. Plus, we break down the drama behind Star Wars: Outlaws and its Gold Edition price tag.

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• The 'Fallout' Prime Video series has been well-received, with the show successfully bringing the world of Fallout to life and capturing the aesthetic and vibe of the games.
• The show introduces new elements to the Fallout lore a...

Content Warning has become a viral sensation after making a very risky marketing move. Plus we preview a bunch of games coming in April.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Episode Timecodes

00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:50 - Dylan bought something 00:07:06 - April Video Game Releases 00:23:25 - Hellblade 2 Previews and Frame Rate Drama 00:25:34 - Content Warning’s Viral Suces...

Marvel Rivals has us excited as a game that could be both a great hero shooter and something for fans of Marvel characters.

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• Metacritic gaming publisher rankings provide insights into the performance of different publishers.
• Gearbox Entertainment has been sold to Take-Two for $460 million.
• Fans have high expectations for Borderlands 4, hoping for a return to the heights of Borderlands 2.
• Randy ...

Dylan talks about playing South Park: Snow Day! We also cover why Larian won't be making more Baldur's Gate 3 content or sequels.

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• Marvel 1943 Rise of Hydra is an upcoming game that generated excitement among the hosts, who discussed the trailer and potential gameplay.
• Screen Australia has provided funding for 27 Australian game projects, supporting the future of Australian game development. 
• T...

We have a cast for the Among Us show, but we still have no idea what kind of format the show will have or what platform it'll be heading to. 

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• Storied Experienes is an all-new Twithc-based show.
• The Summer Game Fest 2024 has been confirmed and will feature live streams and announcements.
• Geoff Keighley tweeted about layoffs in the games industry and offered his time as a mentor to job seekers.
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Ashley gives his review for WWE 2K24, and Dylan and Ciaran discuss Final Fantasy VII Rebirth more as they continue to play it in opposite ways.

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• The hosts are excited about the upcoming Storied Experiences Twitch show, where they will play through Telltale Games' The Walking Dead and discuss their choices.
• They discuss the gameplay and new features in WWE 2K22, including special referee matches...

Alongside the continuing trent of layoffs in 2024, we discuss the 2024 Pokemon Day Showcase and our initial impressions on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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• Layoffs continue to affect game studios, with Toys for Bob leaving Activision and EA laying off nearly 700 employees.
• Dylans reviews the game Dites and Deities, highlighting its unique music and gameplay.
• The focus on Ultimate Team in games like ...

We break down the first Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase of 20224 and talk about the reviews for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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• The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack offers classic rare games to subscribers.
• The Borderlands movie trailer has received mixed reactions.
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has received positive reviews, with some divisive opinions on the ending.

Hosts: Dylan Blight:...

We talk about Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the Future of Xbox, and the rumour of a Nintendo Switch 2 coming in early 2025.

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• 'Banishers: Ghosts of the New Eden" receives a positive review for its gameplay and story from Dylan.
• The hosts praised the mature romance and character development in the game 'Tell Me Why'.
• The hosts expressed disappointment with Xbox's communication strategy and the ...

The rumours say that Xbox games are coming to PlayStation and Nintendo. But what could that mean, and how would it work?

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

Episode Timecodes

INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:21 - Discussion about Yellow Paint in Video Games 00:03:06 - Upcoming Xbox Event and the Possibility of Games Going Mul...

Welcome to another thrilling episode of ArcaCast, your premier non-stop gaming podcast. This episode of ArcaCast stands at the intersection of controversy and success, tackling pressing gaming news and providing insightful ramifications in the industry.

In this episode, our keen critics Ashley Hovely and Kieran Marchant delve into the controversies surrounding 'The Suicide Squad'. They explore the polarizing opinions in the gaming ...

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a fantastic game worth devoting your life to but 2024 has again seen massive gaming layoffs with Microsoft and Riot Games making cuts this week.

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

Episode Timecodes

INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:03 - Today On The Show REVIEW 00:01:22 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth THE NEWS 00:18:23 - Microsoft layo...

We start 2024 by talking about how good Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is and why Palworld may be ripping off Pokemon.

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

Episode Timecodes

INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:27 - What Have We Played On Holidays? REVIEW - 1 00:10:26 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review THE NEWS 00:23:15 - ...

It's the last episode of Arcade Couch for 2023, and in fitting style, we're talking about games, studios and events being cancelled!

We have other good news to talk about too, like The Game Awards speeches we didn't get to hear, what we've been playing, including some hidden gems, and the upcoming Death Stranding movie coming from A24.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhoble...