

What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast
What's Good Games
Join Andrea Rene, Brittney Brombacher and Riana Manuel-Peña as they analyze the week's video game news, give hands-on impressions of upcoming titles, discuss your questions, and have a little bit of "off-topic" conversation. With over 30 years of video game industry experience, the conversation is sure to be insightful and passionate, but never takes itself too seriously.
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Apr 22, 2022 • 1h 33min
New Star Wars Game Coming - Ep. 272
This week Maude Garrett joins Britt and Andrea to chat about the new Star Wars game in development from Skydance New Media and Amy Hennig, the latest VR trailers from Meta Quest, and why the heck isn't Portal 3 in development yet? In hands-on Britt finished the Kaito files, while Maude and Andrea chat about their time in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Maude laments some griefing she suffered in Elden Ring.Follow Maude on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/maudegarrettWatch Maude Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/geekbombFollow Maude on Instagram: https://instagram.com/maudegarrettThank you to this month's Patreon Producers:Chewy’s GodsonAlex RigopulosFaris AttiehJustin FosheeMatthew GoderrePunkdefiedSubscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/2rAcJvFSupport us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgamesWant audio only? http://whatsgoodgames.com/podcast/Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesOur discord channel: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comTimestamps:8:05 New Star Wars17:10 Meta Quest VR recap33:20 Where is Portal 3?!41:00 Xenoblade Chronicles is coming sooner than we thought44:12 Minecraft movie starring Jason Momoa?!46:30 Crazy Taxi is coming back, baby!50:56 The Kaito Files1:00:05 Elden Ring1:12:25 Let’s chat with Maude! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2022 • 1h 44min
Kingdom Hearts 4 Revealed! - Ep. 271
Thank you to Maple Story and Zavvi for sponsoring this episode of What's Good Games! Go to http://bit.ly/Maple_WGG to get MapleStory! Visit Zavvi's US store at https://bit.ly/3jCn7Qk and use code WGG for 20% off clothing and 10% off the rest of the site (exclusions apply) This week the one and only Alexa Ray – also known as the Kingdom Hearts Expert – joins Britt and Andrea to give everyone a HELLUVA look into the latest announcement, including theories, burning questions and more. The ladies also talk about Sony’s latest investment into the Metaverse, and Alexa brings Britt to tears while talking about Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. Follow Alexa Ray on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/alexaraycBuy Alexa Ray’s Boss Fight Book: Kingdom Hearts II on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Hearts-Boss-Fight-Books/dp/1940535166 Thank you to our Patreon Producers: · Chewy’s Godson· Alex Rigopulos· Faris Attieh· Justin Foshee· Matthew Goderre· PunkdefiedSupport What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgamesDiscuss the podcast on our social channels!http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgameshttp://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gameshttp://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgamesJoin the community page!https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/Timestamps:3:45 Kingdom Hearts 4 announced48:40 Sony invested $1 billion into the metaverse59:30 CDPR Updates1:09:20 Ghost of Tsushima film has a screenwriter!1:12:35 Hands on with Stranger of Paradise1:29:10 Moon Knight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2022 • 1h 13min
E3 2022 CANCELED - Ep. 270
Thank you to MeUndies, Hello Fresh, and ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode of What's Good Games!Go to http://meundies.com/wgg to get 25% off your first Membership item or 15% off your first order.Go to http://hellofresh.com/whatsgood16 and use code whatsgood16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!Go to http://expressvpn.com/whatsgoodgames to get an extra 3 months of ExpressVPN on a 1-year package. Holy game announcements Batman! Andrea and Britt go over the new Tomb Raider, new Monkey Island, and remakes of Max Payne news in addition to discussing the cancellation of E3 2022 and what it means for the future of games events. Andrea goes full fantasy nerd on the Brandon Sanderson and Bandai Namco rumors while Britt is still digging the Halo TV series. Thank you to our Patreon Producers:· Chewy’s Godson· Alex Rigopulos· David Iacolucci· Faris Attieh· Justin Foshee· Matthew Goderre· PunkdefiedSupport What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgamesDiscuss the podcast on our social channels!http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgameshttp://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gameshttp://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgamesJoin the community page!https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/Timestamps:4:20 New Tomb Raider announced11:35 Return to Monkey Island is real!16:00 Max Payne is coming back!32:40 E3 2022 is cancelled ☹47:02 Brian Sanderson + Bandai Namco = ???1:00:45 ICYMI1:02:56 Unreal Engine 51:06:45 Halo TV show – episode 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 2022 • 2h 9min
Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed & New Theories - Ep. 269
Andrea and Britt are joined by Isla Hinck of Easy Allies to chat about the changes to PlayStation Plus, Breath of the Wild 2's delay, and the debut of the Halo TV series. In hands-on Isla has been loving Elden Ring while Britt and Andrea are having a blast with the carefree hilarious fun of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. Isla takes your questions and throws down her GOTY so far.*Tiny Tina's Wonderlands provided by 2K Games*Elden Ring provided by Bandai NamcoCheck out Easy Allies at http://www.easyallies.comFollow Isla on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/islahinckThank you to this month's Patreon Producers:Chewy’s GodsonAlex RigopulosDavid IacolucciFaris AttiehJustin FosheeMatthew GoderrePunkdefiedSubscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/2rAcJvFSupport us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgamesWant audio only? http://whatsgoodgames.com/podcast/Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesOur discord channel: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com#eldenring #halo #breathofthewild2 #tinytinaswonderlands #whatsgoodgamesTimestamps:5:30 PlayStation has new subscription services24:02 Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed37:13 One Piece has a new game41:10 Halo’s TV series49:50 Halo cont.1:09:45 Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands1:01:18 Elden Ring1:22:25 Darkened Skye1:33:32 Let’s talk to Isla! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 21min
New Witcher Game in the Works - Ep. 268
This week Andrea and Britt chat about the new Witcher game in development, PlayStation's new studio acquisition, Ghostbusters: Spirit Unleashed’s reveal, and why it's complicated to be excited about Harry Potter Legacy. In hands-on Britt when full horny casino, *ahem*, horny farm simulator with Rune Factory 5 and Andrea dipped her toes into the multiplayer waters of Elden Ring. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: · Chewy’s Godson· Alex Rigopulos· David Iacolucci· Faris Attieh· Justin Foshee· Matthew Goderre· PunkdefiedSupport What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgamesDiscuss the podcast on our social channels!http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgameshttp://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gameshttp://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgamesJoin the community page!https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/Timestamps:6:05 New Witcher game announced16:10 Sony acquires Haven21:55 Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed26:06 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy49:35 Rune Factory 558:45 Elden Ring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2022 • 1h 55min
Elden Ring's Highs and Lows - Ep. 267
Thank you to Felix Gray, Honey, and Fixture Gaming for sponsoring this episode of What's Good Games!Go to http://felixgrayglasses.com/games to check out Felix Gray!Visit http://joinhoney.com/WHATSGOOD to get Honey for free.Get $5 off your Fixture S1 with code WGG at www.fixturegaming.com or purchase directly through Amazon today: https://bit.ly/fixturegaming Elden Ring is taking the world by storm and our podcast conversation as Andrea and Britt are joined by Alexa Ray Corriea this week. They also rundown news from the ID@Xbox Showcase, new NPD numbers, and how EA PLAY is skipping this year. In hands-on Britt got early access to Ghostwire Tokyo and has FEELINGS about it, Andrea and Alexa chat about their time in Elden Ring, and Alexa worked on the new game Aztech: Forgotten Gods. Plus it wouldn't be an Alexa Ray show if she didn't talk about Japanese puppets. Follow Alexa Ray on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/alexarayCLearn about Aztech: Forgotten Gods - https://www.playaztech.com/ Thank you to this month's Patreon Producers:Chewy’s GodsonAlex RigopulosDavid IacolucciFaris AttiehJustin FosheeMatthew GoderrePunkdefiedSubscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/2rAcJvFSupport us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgamesWant audio only? http://whatsgoodgames.com/podcast/Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesOur discord channel: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comTimestamps5:50 Elden Ring has sold A LOT12:25 ID@Xbox Recap27:15 New Starfield info33:10 EA Play Live event isn’t happening this year36:30 2021 Accessibility Awards38:00 ICYMI43:00 Ghostwire: Tokyo hands on1:00:51 Elden Ring1:26:20 Let’s talk to Alexa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2022 • 1h 17min
PlayStation’s State of Play Recap – Episode 266
Thank you to Hello Fresh, HIDEit Mounts, and ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode of What's Good Games!Go to http://hellofresh.com/whatsgood16 and use code whatsgood16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!Go to http://expressvpn.com/whatsgoodgames to get an extra 3 months free!Go to http://hideitmounts.com/whatsgood to get a HIDEit mount!Andrea is back to join Britt in recapping the PlayStation’s March 2022 State of Play including Capcom's new "fever dream" Exo, game developers are raising money for Ukraine, and Pokemon cards sent a man to jail. In hands-on Andrea talks about her time finishing Horizon Forbidden West and the beginning of Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, while Britt tried Ghostwire Tokyo Prelude and is playing some secret stuff. They both are planning to try Elden Ring but are curious why people get so mad about it.Thank you to our Patreon Producers:· Chewy’s Godson· Alex Rigopulos· David Iacolucci· Faris Attieh· Justin Foshee· Matthew Goderre· PunkdefiedSupport What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgamesDiscuss the podcast on our social channels!http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgameshttp://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gameshttp://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgamesJoin the community page!https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/Timestamps:4:10 PlayStation’s State of Play recap23:13 Bundle for Ukraine live on itch.io26:42 Lost Judgment DLC29:55 Pokémon Cards sent a man to prison33:05 ICYMI49:15 Ghostwire Tokyo Prelude51:28 Horizon Forbidden West updated thoughts54:10 Elden Ring1:08:11 Destiny 2:Witch Queen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4, 2022 • 1h 49min
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Announced – Ep 265
Thank you to MeUndies, Fixture Gaming and Guild Wars 2 for sponsoring this week’s episode!Go to http://meundies.com/wgg to get 15% off your first order plus free shipping.Go to http://bit.ly/rt_wgg to get Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons!Get $5 off your Fixture S1 with code WGG at www.fixturegaming.com or purchase directly through Amazon today: https://bit.ly/fixturegaming This week Brian Shea from Game Informer returns to WGG and joins Britt to talk about what went down during Pokémon Day and to theorize what we might see in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. New releases of Resident Evil are gushed over, and Brian talks about his time playing Dying Light 2 and Gran Turismo 7. Follow Brian:https://twitter.com/BrianPSheahttps://www.gameinformer.com/allthingsnintendohttps://www.instagram.com/brianpshea/ Thank you to our Patreon Producers:· Chewy’s Godson· Alex Rigopulos· David Iacolucci· Faris Attieh· Justin Foshee· Matthew Goderre· PunkdefiedSupport What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgamesDiscuss the podcast on our social channels!http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgameshttp://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gameshttp://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgamesJoin the community page!https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/Timestamps::55 Welcome to the show!6:50 Pokémon Day WENT HARD57:20 Resident Evil is getting some re-releases!1:05:28 Nintendo is adding some new Missions and Rewards1:08:26 Ghostwire: Tokyo is getting a visual novel prequel1:14:26 Dying Light 2 hands-on1:28:33 Gran Turismo 7 hands-on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 2022 • 1h 26min
Elden Ring Is Out! – Episode 264
Thank you to HIDEit Mounts for sponsoring this week’s episode!Go to http://hideitmounts.com/whatsgood to get a HIDEit mount! This week Britt is joined by Lisa Wallen, streamer, comedian and overall badass to talk about the Elden Ring reviews, PSVR2 announcement and more. Hands-on includes EarthBound, Ocarina of Time and Dark Souls 3. Lisa and Britt chat about their favorite moments in Yakzua and then some in the third segment! Follow Lisa:https://twitter.com/wisalallenhttps://www.twitch.tv/wisalallen Thank you to our Patreon Producers:· Chewy’s Godson· Alex Rigopulos· David Iacolucci· Faris Attieh· Justin Foshee· Matthew Goderre· PunkdefiedSupport What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgamesDiscuss the podcast on our social channels!http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgameshttp://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gameshttp://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgamesJoin the community page!https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2022 • 1h 39min
Horizon Forbidden West Review - Ep. 263
Thank you MeUndies and FixtureGaming for sponsoring this week's episode of What's Good Games! Go to http://meundies.com/wgg to get 25% off matching pairs plus 15% off your order. Get $5 off your Fixture S1 with code WGG at www.fixturegaming.com or purchase directly through Amazon today: https://bit.ly/fixturegamingThis week Britt and Andrea dive into their hands-on impressions and impressions of Horizon Forbidden West. They also discuss Nintendo's decision to pull eShop purchases from the Wii U and 3DS, Capcom's upcoming announcement, Cyberpunk's next-gen patch and more!Horizon Forbidden West provided by PlayStation. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: · Chewy’s Godson· Alex Rigopulos· David Iacolucci· Faris Attieh· Justin Foshee· Matthew Goderre· PunkdefiedSupport What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgamesDiscuss the podcast on our social channels!http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgameshttp://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gameshttp://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgamesJoin the community page!https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/Timestamps: 3:30 Nintendo is closing down eShops13:07 Capcom has a new countdown!19:20 Cyberpunk’s next-gen patches are live29:40 Video game movie talk – there’s a LOT!45:30 Dune preview48:15 Horizon Forbidden West hands-on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices