What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast

Britt is in husbando heaven spectulating what RGG Studios is going to announce at Tokyo Game Show after they tease a new project is coming. All are happy to see a SEGA employee received monetary compensation after sustained online harassment and the Fallout TV series got a bunch of Emmy nods. In hands-on Britt chats at length about her time playing Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, a strategy RPG tower defense mash-up.Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh Punkdefied Justin Foshee Joshua Franklin WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesSubscribe to our channel and don't forget to hit the bell: http://bit.ly/2rAcJvFTimestamps:02:02 - Next Ryu Ga Gotoko Game to Be Revealed at Tokyo Game Show 202411:05 - Break 111:28 - Sega is Taking Legal Action Against Social Media User16:16 - Amazon's Fallout TV adaptation nominated for 16 Emmy Awards18:48 - Break 219:01 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess19:45 - Game Setting20:20 - Level Breakdown21:59 - Game Progression23:31 - Items & Collectables24:20 - Maps24:45 - Skill Trees30:54 - Kingdom Come: DeliveranceMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. Go to https://goldennuggetcasino.com and sign up with code WHATSGOODGAMES - new players can get $50 instantly in casino credits with just a $5 deposit.Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=WGG and use my code WGG to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. That’s 25% off your first month or your first year, depending on the subscription you choose.This week Andrea and Riana discuss the price hike coming to Xbox Game Pass, Riana checked out the demo for the sci-fi space cloning game The Alters, and General Manager of EVO, Rick Thiher joins Andrea to chat about what's new for the fighting game tournament and festival in 2024.Learn more about EVO at: http://www.evo.ggThank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh Punkdefied Justin Foshee Joshua Franklin Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comWGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTime stamps:02:02 - Xbox Game Pass is getting major tier changes15:31 - Subscription price hikes across the board20:49 - Break 120:50 - A Message from Spotify22:54 - The Alters24:21 - Story Breakdown24:48 - Gameplay Breakdown31:54 - Destiny 2: The Final Shape 33:56 - Garden Joy: Design Game44:20 - Art Design45:37 - Break 245:39 - A Message from Boot.Dev47:09 - A Message from GoldenNuggetOnline48:18 - Special Interview w. Rick Thiher of EVO 202449:38 - What is Rick's history with EVO?56:58 - What makes EVO still exciting?57:34 - What's good about the new location?58:35 - How many people are expected to attend?59:23 - What goes into game selection?1:01:33 - How accessible is EVO to outsiders?1:04:04 - What about inclusivity?1:05:14 - Where should people go to get involved?1:07:02 - Challenges?1:08:59 - What does the future of fighting games look like?1:10:23 - Canon Award1:12:49 - What's the future looking like for EVO?Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the hosts as they dive into the best games of 2024 so far. They unpack the emotional depth of 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' and its evolving narrative. Discover the quirky charm of 'Balatro,' a fun mix of poker and roguelite mechanics. They also share insights on the cooperative chaos in 'Secrets of Grindea' and excitement around 'Hades 2,' focusing on its new protagonist, Malinoe. Plus, there's a lively discussion on the arena shooter 'XDefiant' and a call for listener nominations for Game of the Year!

Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=WGG and use my code WGG to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. That’s 25% off your first month or your first year, depending on the subscription you choose.This week Andrea and Britt chat about Palworld and Nintendo's non-beef and how Elden Ring players are complaining the hard game is somehow...too hard? In hands-on Britt chats about playing Fear the Spotlight and Andrea chat about her time with The First Descendant, they both chat about what they saw from Unknown 9: Awakening at Summer Game Fest, plus Riana joins in to talk Parcel Corps and 1000xResist.Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comWGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/whatsgoodgames to get 10% off your first month.The latest Nintendo Direct is here and boy was it a whopper! No Nintendo Switch 2 news but Britt's excited about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom plus there is a new Mario & Luigi game, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally gets an update, and so much more. In hands-on we've got more from Summer Game Fest including Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Tales of the Shire, and Delta Force Hawk Ops.Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh Justin Foshee Joshua Franklin Punkdefied Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comWGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTime stamps:02:47 - Nintendo Direct June 2024 Everything Announced!03:33 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom07:59 - Mario & Luigi: Brothership10:01 - Super Mario Party Jamboree11:38 - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake12:07 - Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven12:14 - Fantasian12:41 - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD13:35 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond18:17 - Farmagia21:39 - A Message from BetterHelp23:01 - This week's Headlines:23:06 - Beyond Good and Evil delisted on Steam Ahead of Remaster26:17 - Banana Clicking Game34:35 - Break 234:39 - Hands-On Section:34:52 - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake38:17 - Music & Graphics38:23 - Gameplay39:43 - Combat40:21 - Difficulty Level43:35 - Tales of the Shire44:22 - Story Breakdown45:22 - Customizations51:47 - Delta Force: Hawk Ops59:47 - Exoborne1:00:52 - Hyper Light Breaker 1:01:58 - Path of Exile 2Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you Shopify for sponsoring this week's episode! Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period.This week Britt, Andrea, Ri and special guest Sarah LeBoeuf continue their conversation about Summer Game Fest 2024! The biggest announcements, teases, the BEST games and more are broken down in this semi-meaty episode. Follower Sarah: https://x.com/sarahthebeefThank you to this month's Super Producers:Faris AttiehPunkdefiedJustin FosheeJoshua FranklinWatch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comTimestamps with Ads:00:49 - Sarah Leboeuf is here!03:16 - Civilization VII04:20 - Gears of War: E-Day08:11 - Outersloth14:12 - DOOM: The Dark Ages16:28 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure18:32 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 621:18 - Blumhouse21:53 - Grave Seasons23:10 - Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC coming23:19 - Perfect Dark24:07 - State of Decay 3 & Fable25:28 - New Xbox Series X console and controller, alongside a refreshed Xbox Series S with 1B of storage28:33 - Break 128:34 - A Message from Shopify30:32 - Summer Game Fest Play Days 202431:31 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard32:56 - Dragon Age Keep34:13 - The Story of The Veilguard37:01 - Combat37:56 - Graphics41:03 - LEGO Horizon Adventures42:01 - The Game Play48:00 - Building Relationships50:32 - Phoenix Springs51:43 - UFO 5054:06 - Star Wars Outlaws57:44 - Space combat59:06 - Traversal Systems1:03:01 - Metaphor: ReFantazio1:09:21 - DeathSprint 661:12:04 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the GoddessWGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesSubscribe to our channel and don't forget to hit the bell: http://bit.ly/2rAcJvF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comSummer Game Fest Play Days 2024 just wrapped and we'll have lots to say on our next full episode but we sat down with Ashley Esqueda, founder and CEO of Rowdy Skeleton, to chat about our picks for Game of the Show. It was really hard y'all, but I think our Top 4 picks are all pretty stellar and some are playable so soon!Follow Ashley on X: http://www.x.com/ashleyesquedaFollow Ashley on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/msashleyesquedaWGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesChapters:00:00:00 - Special Episode at Summer Game Fest Play Days00:03:07 - Serendipitous Meetings with Ashley Esqueda00:04:47 - Mind-Blowing Monster Hunter Wilds Demo00:06:12 - Delicious Looking In-Game Food and Weapon Swapping00:07:40 - The Mechanics of Healing and Greenery00:09:07 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard Trailer Review00:10:39 - Intense Reaction to the Demo and Highlights00:12:06 - Excitement for Character Customization in Dragon Age00:13:35 - Will It Be The Best Dragon Age Game Ever??00:14:56 - Dragon Age and the Game of the Show00:16:32 - Astro Bot: The Perfect Platformer00:17:59 - Progression and Difficulty in Platformers00:19:19 - The Charm of Astro Bot00:20:44 - Assassin's Creed Shadows: Finally In Feudal Japan00:22:25 - Is Shadows The Next Black Flag?00:23:54 - The Innovation and Beauty of Ubisoft's Franchise00:25:16 - Graphic Violence in Assassin's Creed00:26:44 - Different Distinct Play Styles00:28:22 - Honorable MentionMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/whatsgoodgames to get 10% off your first month.With Summer Game Fest upon us, what else is there to do but let Britt tell us all the nerdy details about the newly revealed Yakuza Like a Dragon TV Series from Amazon Prime? After the husbando discussion we chat hands-on with Cat Quest III, XDefiant, 33 Immortals, and Andrea may have found her new mobile game garden designing addiction in Garden Joy.Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh Punkdefied Justin Foshee Joshua Franklin WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTime stamps: 02:50 - Like a Dragon: Yakuza Live-Action Series Announced for Amazon Prime Video This Fall!!!06:05 - Series Plot Breakdown07:24 - Character Descriptions14:52 - Judgment TV Series is in the works, new RGG lead says15:50 - Break 115:51 - A Message from BetterHelp17:09 - Hands-on Section:17:18 - Monthly Shout-Out to the Supercast friends.19:15 - Britt's been playing Cat Quest III20:05 - Cat Quest III Synopsis24:58 - 33 Immortals25:41 - Game breakdown36:22 - XDefiant40:49 - Skill Progression43:52 - Garden Joy: Design & Makeover54:03 - More Special Episodes Coming Up!Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. We've got a shiny new 8-Ball and we're shaking our way to the hot gaming reveals of 2024...or "ask again later" if you're Britt. We look at possible announcements from Summer Game Fest, Xbox Summer Games Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, PlayStation State of Play, and the mystery Nintendo Direct.Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh, Punkdefied, Justin Foshee, and Joshua Franklin!Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comTime stamps:01:07 - Summer Game Fest 2024 By Magic 8-Ball08:22 - Q1: Is Remedy going to announce a stand-alone narrative DLC for Alan Wake 2?09:23 - Palworld11:04 - 2K to reveal new game in one of its biggest and most beloved franchises15:25 - Q2: Will we see the next installment in the Borderlands franchise?16:05 - Q3: Is 2K going to announce what happening in the BioShock Franchise18:40 - Q4: Is there going to be a Resident Evil 9 announcement?19:49 - Q5: Is there going to be a Shadow Drop?21:10 - Q6: Will streamers make celebrity cameos at SGF?22:03 - Q7: Will we see the Lord of the Rings game from Amazon at SGF?23:03 - Q8: Will we get over 2 minutes of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf gameplay at SGF?25:57 - Q9: Are we going to get any news about Dragon Age: Dreadwolf?28:51 - Q10: Are we going to get a deeper look plus the release date for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra?30:40 - Q11: Will we see Alexa Ray's personal project Black Panther?31:13 - Q12: Are we going to see an announcement for Yakuza Kiwami 3?31:59 - Q13: Are we going to see another look at Slitterhead?32:29 - Break 132:29 - A Message From Shopify34:21 - Xbox Summer Games Showcase36:07 - Q14: Are we finally going to get the reveal of Gears Of War 6?36:43 - Q15: Are we getting the Gears Of War 1-3 collection?37:30 - Q16: Are we going to see the rumored handheld?38:17 - Q17: Gameplay from State of Decay 3?39:00 - Q18: What's going on with Perfect Dark?41:04 - Q19: Will we see a new single-player Halo?41:56 - Q20: Will we see a first look for a new Banjo-Kazooie?43:33 - Q21: Are we going to get a first look at the Shattered Space DLC for Star Field?44:15 - Q22: Will we see South Of Midnight gameplay?45:58 - Q23: Will we see a Teaser Trailer for Diablo?46:43 - Q24: Are we going to get a big mobile game announcement?47:33 - Q25: Could we get an update on Outer Worlds 249:25 - Q26: Are we going to get a release date for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle?49:59 - Q27: Are we going to see that Doom Year Zero game?52:06 - Q28: Are we getting more content for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora?53:35 - Q29: Will Britt be 100% sold on Assassin's Creed Shadows by the end of the showcase?54:36 - Q30: Will XDefiant announce a new Assassin's Creed faction?56:00 - Q31: Is Beyond Good and Evil 2 dead?57:13 - Q32: Are we going to see a new IP from Ubisoft?58:23 - Q33: Will there be a JRPG-a-Palooza during the Nintendo Direct?59:06 - Q34: Metroid Prime 4?1:00:03 - Q35: Is Britt going to get old Pokémon games on her Switch?1:01:33 - Q36: Where is Mario Kart 9?1:02:02 - Q37: New Smash Brothers announcement?1:03:20 - Q38: Are we getting a new Donkey Kong platformer?1:03:57 - Q39: Awe we going to get a Zelda port announcement?1:05:03 - Q40: DLC announcement for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 at the State of Play?1:05:32 - Q41: Are we getting a stand-alone Astro Bot game?1:08:17 - Q42: Is Lego and Horizon going to have a partnership in the form of a game?1:08:57 - Q43: Are we going to get a deep dive into Concord?1:09:32 - Q44: Final Fantasy 9 Remake?1:10:07 - Q45: Will we see anything about a Destiny Movie?1:12:16 - Q46: Is Britt going to get her Ocarina of Time remake?1:12:47 - Q47: Mother 3?1:20:32 - Q48: Is Andrea going to be jumping up and down because of Peggle 3??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comIn this week's episode Andrea and Britt are joined by the CEO and President of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Stanley Pierre-Louis to discuss their new Essential Facts report for 2024. They discuss how there are more gamers in the U.S. than ever and how many of them are older than you think. They also chat about how AI is impacting game creators, what the ESA is keeping tabs on in this election year, and so much more!Learn about the Essential Facts Report at: http://www.theesa.comThank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTime stamps:00:00:00 - Special Interview with Stanley Pierre-Louis00:02:20 - The Growing Demographic of Video Game Players00:04:22 - The Evolving Face of Gamers00:06:28 - The Benefits of Gaming with Family00:08:29 - The Educational Benefits of Games for Kids00:10:31 - Creating a Safe Community for Players00:12:26 - The Growing Market for Video Games00:14:40 - The Health of the Video Game Industry00:16:38 - Growth and Stability of the Gaming Industry00:20:55 - The Changing Definition of "Gamer"00:23:06 - Embracing the Nerd Identity00:25:19 - AI in the Gaming Industry00:27:24 - Unanswered Questions about AI and Copyright00:29:35 - AI Tools in Games and Media00:31:40 - Advocating for the Gaming Industry in Policy Discussions00:33:33 - The Impact of Younger Policy Makers on the Video Game Industry00:35:47 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Gaming Perspectives00:37:52 - The Video Game Ecosystem00:40:17 - The Death of E3 and The Future of Consumer Shows00:42:29 - Celebrating 30 Years of the Entertainment IndustryMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices