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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Nintendo Switch announcements, DOOM, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer. The Brief: Nintendo Switch announcement details. GameStop is in big trouble. Gabe Newell does an AMA. Titanfall 2 is getting a big update. Multiplayer: Free Play. The Grind: Jala: Ran a marathon. Ben: Darkest Dungeon. DOOM. Dennis: Darkest Dungeon. Bloodborne. Dark Souls III. Kole: Hyper Light Drifter. Super Mario Run. Links:Videogame Sales Are Fading and It’s Crushing GameStop - Barron'sTitanfall 2’s next big update is pilot-only ‘Live Fire’ - PolygonDongBear comments on Hi. I'm Gabe Newell. AMA.

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Vermintide, the Scalebound cancelation, and we ask you for your 2017 video game predictions. The Brief Cuba is developing its own indie game. Scalebound is canceled without fanfare. The most toxic League of Legends player. Elite: Dangerous players find aliens. Multiplayer What are your 2017 video game predictions? The Grind Jala: Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. Steins;Gate. Dracula X Chronicles. Dishonored 2. Kole: Dishonored 2. Ben: GDC videos. DOOM. Dennis: Vermintide. Mini Metro. Links:Cubans Create First Independent Video Game To Come From Isolated Country : All Tech Considered : NPRThe cancellation of 'Scalebound' is a huge blow for PlatinumGamesReign of Fire (video game) - Wikipediapeaceful skeleton realm attacked by helicopter - YouTubeThe difficulty in banning the ‘most toxic League of Legends player in North America’ - PolygonElite: Dangerous players make first contact with aliens after years of waiting - PolygonKole Ross on Twitter: "Ascension. https://t.co/oqb8GrzM7j"2017-01-01-richter-the-cowboy_1.png (750×669)

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Forced Showdown, Fallout 4 hacking the election, and we ask you about holiday events in games. The Brief: Fallout 4 footage used to describe Russian hacking. Iran bans Clash of Clans. Carrie Fisher did VO work for Dishonored 1. Lots of Steam data. Multiplayer: Favorite seasonal events in games? The Grind: Dennis: Bloodborne. Dark Souls III. Forced Showdown. Kole: Dishonored DLC. Dishonored 2. Ben: Telltale’s Batman. David: Darkest Dungeon. Halcyon 6. Links:Achewood § April 2, 2003Why CNN used images from Fallout 4 to illustrate a story on hacking.stock photo programming - Google SearchIran blocks Clash of Clans - PolygonCarrie Fisher secretly recorded a few lines for the first Dishonored

Kole, Ben, Jala, and David answer some lingering Free Play multiplayer questions to close out 2016.

Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the Title of the Year 2016 results, Super Mario Run, and we ask you what games you would use to introduce novices to games. The Brief: Arkham Origins team is making a new Batman Game. Steam Awards are all wonky. Title of the Year 2016 Assassin’s Creed movie gets panned. Multiplayer: What game would you use to introduce people to games? The Grind: Jala: Ghost Trick. David: Sunless Sea. Darkest Dungeon. Ben: Darkest Dungeon. Kole: Dishonored: Knives of Dunwall. Super Mario Run. Links:SKYRIM eps 1 - YouTubeNew Batman Game Coming from Arkham: Origins Dev, as Suicide Squad Title Is Canceled - Report - GameSpot2016 Steam Awards finalists go all the way back to 2006 - Polygon — 5

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Let It Die, the Hitman Christmas Special, and we ask you about the most useful game advice you’ve gotten. The Brief: Hitman goes after Marv and Harry. Oculus has split between mobile and PC. Telltale Batman concludes. Gen2 Pokémon are coming to Pokémon Go. Multiplayer: What’s the most useful advice you’ve gotten The Grind: Kole: Nothing. Dennis: Let it Die. Transistor. Ben: Game Awards Recap. SUPER HOT. Rise of the Tomb Raider. Star Wars: Republic Commando. Darkest Dungeon. Jala: Dishonored 2. Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star. Links:Pokemon Go has several Gold/Silver Pokemon as of todayOculus boss Brendan Iribe steps down to lead new PC focused VR division | PC GamerHitman’s latest target: The two burglars from Home Alone - PolygonBatman: The Telltale Series concludes next week (update) - PolygonThe Level TOTY 2016 SurveyDark Insight E38: Cosmic Cthulhu Whales by Dark Insight Podcast | Free Listening on SoundCloud5-niersidequestchart.png (800×600)

Kole, Jala, David, and Allison talk about Dishonored 2, the Sunless Sky announcement, and we ask you about your holiday game-playing traditions. The Brief: Capcom Cup results. NES Classic Edition sells out at Urban Outfitters, improbably. Failbetter games announces Sunless Skies. We’re getting The Last of Us: Part 2. The Multiplayer: Holiday gaming traditions. The Grind: Allison: Resident Evil 7 Demo. Final Fantasy XV. Jala: Dishonored 2. Kole: Pokémon Moon. David: Sunless Sea.

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Pokémon Moon, the No Man’s Sky patch, and we ask you about your favorite way to get around in games. The Brief: No Man’s Sky gets a huge update. Final Fantasy XV has an absurdly long boss fight. Stardew Valley is coming to consoles. Multiplayer: What’s your favorite mode of transportation in games? The Grind: Kole: Pokémon Moon. Dennis: Overwatch. Warframe. Steep. Ben: Darkest Dungeon. David: Hero Siege. Sunken Sea. Dishonored.

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Bethesda Zen Pinball announcement, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and we ask you how you get over difficulty walls. The Brief: Zen Pinball might be doing Bethesda tables. Super Mario Run gets a release date and a price. The virtual reality hangover.. Overwatch gets a free weekend. Multiplayer How do you get over difficulty walls? The Grind: Kole: Resident Evil Zero. Resident Evil HD Remaster. David: Dishonored. Dennis: Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Bloodborne. The Witness. Ben: Rise of the Tomb Raider.

Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Jackbox Party Pack 3, the BlizzCon announcements, and we look for any alternative. The Brief: Blizzard reveals Sombra, a new Overwatch character. Blizzard is also opening up Starcraft 2 AI development. The Multiplayer: Which video game character would you elect president? The Grind: David: Dex. Overwatch. Ben: Human Resource Machine. Ori and the Blind Forest. Valiant Hearts: The Great War. Rise of the Tomb Raider. Jackbox Party Pack 3. Kole: Jackbox Party Pack 3. Resident Evil 0. Jala: Magicka 2. Child of Light.