What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast

Thank you to Felix Gray and MeUndies for sponsoring this week’s episode!Go to http://felixgrayglasses.com/games to get your Felix Gray glasses.Go to http://meundies.com/wgg to get 15% off your first order and free shipping.USE CODE SANTASBUTT TO GET 15% AT WGG.COM/STOREThis week Britt and Andrea talk about Respawn taking Titanfall off the market and the latest details about Bethesda Game Studio’s Starfield. Britt is playing Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Final Fantasy IX (again) and Andrea is still mad at LEGO Star Wars Battles.   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: 0:00 - 5:45 - Intro (USE CODE SANTASBUTT TO GET 15% AT WGG.COM/STORE)6:45 - 12:55 - Titanfall coming down from storefronts12:55 - 15:00 - AD 1 FELIX GRAY15:00 - 28:45 Starfield News!28:45 - 31:15 - AD 2 ME UNDIES31:15 - 39:15 - Britt plays Pokemon39:15 - 45:45 - Andrea's still mad at Lego Star Wars Battles45:45 - 50:15 - Britt is somehow playing FF9 again50:15 - 1:01:00 - The Wheel of Time1:01:00 - END - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Honey, Hello Fresh, and Fixture Gaming for sponsoring this episode of What's Good Games! Visit http://joinhoney.com/WHATSGOOD to get Honey for free. Go to http://hellofresh.com/whatsgood14 and use code whatsgood14 for up to 14 free meals and 3 free gifts! Get $5 off your Fixture S1 with code WGG at www.fixturegaming.com or purchase directly through Amazon today: https://bit.ly/fixturegamingBritt is back to chat with Andrea about the ongoing mess over at Activision Blizzard with embattled CEO Bobby Kotick. They also chat about the recently revealed Multiversus fighting game and Star Citizen's massive $400M haul. Britt got hands-on with Halo Infinite's campaign and breaks down her impressions. 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: 0:00 - 6:00 - Intro6:00 - 13:40 - ATVI/Blizzard HR woes Continue13:40 - 20:30 - WB Multiverses is real!20:30 - 22:45 - AD #1 HONEY22:45 - 34:15 Star Citizen raises $400M raised34:15 - 36:30 KOJIMA Productions Opens Linear Media division36:30 - 37:15 - Halo Infinite Co-Op Campaign pushed to 202237:15 - 39:25 - AD #2 Hello Fresh!39:25 - 41:30 - AD #3 - Fixture S141:30 - 1:03:15 - Halo Infinite Hands On!1:03:15 - END - WRAP  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to ExpressVPN, Felix Gray, and Postmates for sponsoring this episode of What's Good Games!Go to http://expressvpn.com/whatsgoodgames to get 3 months free on a 1-year package.Go to http://felixgrayglasses.com/games to get your Felix Gray glasses.Get 50% off your first 5 orders of $50 or more when you use code WHATSGOOD on Postmates.This week Andrea is joined by a special panel of guests to talk about working in game development and the impact diverse perspectives have on the process. But first, Belinda Garcia, Alyssa Harrison, and Mel Ramsden join Andrea in chatting about the Game Awards 2021 nominations before talking about their game Stonefly and taking community questions.Follow Mel on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/melramblesFollow Belinda on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bbcgarciaFollow Alyssa on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/hyperlyssThank 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.comTime stamps:1:10 - Special guest introductions3:43 - Game Awards nominations discussion5:55 - Game of the Year nominees15:03 - Innovation in Accessibility nominees24:00 - The weird feeling devs get watching people play their game28:45 - Sponsor messages35:15 - What is Stonefly?37:40 - Does one person pick the idea for a game or a group brainstorm?49:45 - Media training and game developers: what is interviewing with media like?1:02:55 - What game idea relevant to women would you like to see? (hint: MOMS)1:05:17 - Gendered game experiences: is it ok?1:09:40 - Things they are excited about right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Shin Megami Tensei V and Fixture Gaming for sponsoring this week’s show!Go to http://bit.ly/SMT5WGG to order the Digital Deluxe and Standard Editions on the Nintendo eShop! Get $5 off your Fixture S1 with code WGG at www.fixturegaming.com or purchase directly through Amazon today: https://bit.ly/fixturegamingThis week Mari Takahashi joins us to talk about The Game Award’s tease of showcasing 40-50 games, Forza Horizon 5’s HUGE launch, that new Mass Effect teaser image and more. Hands-on includes Call of Duty Vanguard, Halo 5: Guardians, Animal Crossing, Mario Party Superstars and more! Follow Mari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtomicMariThank 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: Intro - 0:00 - 5:00News! Keighley Talks Game Awards - 5:00 - 14:50Mass Effect Teaser Image - 14:50 - 24:25AD 1 - SMTV 24:25 - 25:30Riot Surprise Drops a Rhythm Game and Arcanethoughts- 25:30 - 32:15Steam Deck is delayed! 32:15 - 34:00Thunderful Worlds Show announces new games! -34:00 - 35:30AD 2 - Fixture Gaming -  35:30 - 37:55What We've Been Playing!Call of Duty Vanguard - 37:55 - 45:35Animal Crossing Update - 45:35 - 49:40Mario Party Superstar - 49:40 - 52:00A Brief Detour into Brit's Grandma's historyof playing games - 52:00 - 55:55Lego Star Wars Battles - 55:55 - 1:02:35Halo 5 - 1:02:35 - 1:07:00All About Mari:1:07:00 - 1:26:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Felix Gray, Hello Fresh, and Postmates for sponsoring this episode of What's Good Games! Go to http://felixgrayglasses.com/games to get your Felix Gray glasses. Go to http://hellofresh.com/whatsgood14 and use code whatsgood14 for up to 14 free mealsAND 3 free gifts! Get 50% off your first 5 orders of $50 or more when you use code WHATSGOOD on Postmates.This week Game Informer's Kimberly Wallace joins us to talk about the Nintendo Switch Shortage, Blizzard's co-leader stepping down, Netflix's venture into games and more! In hands-on she gives us a thorough look into Shin Megami Tensei V and Andrea is having fun...unpacking...in Unpacking.Follow Kim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kstar1785Thank 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:  Intro: 0:00 - 3:30Nintendo News - 20% fewer switches in production than expected: 3:30 - 7:15Bowser vs Bowser, a lawsuit between the REAL Nintendo brothers: 7:15 - 10:00Jen Oneal Steps down from Blizzard: 10:00 - 15:15AD 1 - Felix Gray 15:15 - 17:00AD 2 - Hello Fresh!: 17:00 - 18:55Netflix Games Are Rolling Out: 18:55 - 26:15ICYMIts - Marvel's Midnight Suns is delayed, Diablo is Delayed, Harry Potter Wizards Unite shutting down: 26:15 - 34:40AD 3 - Postmates! - 34:40 - 37:10Shin Migami Tensei V - 37:10 - 1:11:20Lego Star Wars Battles: 1:11:20 - 1:12:20Unpacking: 1:12:20 - 1:18:30Wrap-Up : 1:18:30 - End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to MeUndies and Fixture Gaming for sponsoring this week’s episode!Go to http://meundies.com/wgg to get 15% off your first order and free shipping.Get $5 off your Fixture S1 with code WGG at www.fixturegaming.com or purchase directly through Amazon today: https://bit.ly/fixturegamingThis week Rebekah Valentine joins Britt and Andrea to chat about the latest State of Play and that leaked WB platform fighting game. In hands-on Britt chats Shin Megami Tensei V and Age of Empires 4, Rebekah has been playing Disco Elysium, and Andrea has been chilling withmobile app Happy Color.Follow Rebekah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/duckvalentineThank 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: Intro: 0:00 - 5:45PlayStation State of Play - 5:45 - 6:15Deathverse: Let It Die - 6:15 - 11:10We are OFK - 11:10 - 14:00Death's Door - 14:00 - 16:45Five Night's at Freddy's - Security Breach -16:45 - 18:45Bugsnax Expansion - The Isle of BigSnax -18:45 - 21:00Star Ocean Comin! - 21:00 - 24:30Little Devil Inside - 24:30 - 27:15Q: "Was this the weakest State of Play ina long time?" - 27:15 - 29:15ICYMI - WB Smash Clone Leaked? - 29:15 - 35:00AD 1 - MEUNDIES - 35:00 - 36:55AD 2 - FIXTURE GAMING - 36:55 - 39:05Games We've Been Playing - 39:05 - 39:50Deltarune Chapter 1 - 39:50 - 46:05Ocarina of Time on Switch - 46:05 - 49:55Disco Elysium on Switch - 49:55 - 55:55Shin Migami Tensei V - 55:55 - 1:04:45Happy Color - Andrea's a Coloring Fiend -1:04:45 - 1:12:30Age of Empires IV - 1:12:30 - 1:19:25Wrap-Up - 1:19:25 - End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Felix Gray and Postmates for sponsoring this week’s episode!Go to http://felixgrayglasses.com/games to get your Felix Gray glasses.Get 50% off your first 5 orders of $50 or more when you use code WHATSGOOD on Postmates.This week Andrea and Britt are joined by Jae Lin from the Games and Online Harrassment Hotline to chat about the massive Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Direct, the update to Nintendo's online subscription, and God of War coming to PC. In hands-on Britt is playing some top secret games, Andrea spent more time in Back 4 Blood and Jae returned to her ACNH island. They also have a candid conversation about harassment in online spaces, the work Jae is doing with the Hotline, and how to approach and educate those who cause harm in online communities. 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: Intro: 0:00 - 4:45Nintendo Animal Crossing Direct Recap: 4:45 - 18:00Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack Release Date: 18:00 - 26:30God of War is coming to PC: 26:30 - 28:15Cyberpunk 2077 Next Gen Patch Delayed (and some Crunch Talk): 28:15 - 35:45Ad 1! - Felix Gray: 35:45-37:25Ad 2! - Postmates!: 37:25 - 38:55What we've been playing!Britt's got Secrets and Andrea played more Back4Blood: 38:55 - 42:15Jae's back into Animal Crossing: 42:15 - 47:45Jae's also playing backlog games! (hyperlight drifter and Aviici): 47:45 - 54:00Talking about Games and Online Harassment Hotline: 54:00 - 1:22:00Wrap Up: 1:22:00 - End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Express VPN and Demon Slayer for sponsoring this week’s episode! Go to http://expressvpn.com/whatsgoodgames to get an extra 3 months free on a 1-year package.Go to http://bit.ly/DSHCWGG to order Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles and unlock 2 bonus characters.This week we’re joined by G4’s Riana Manuel and GamertagRadio’s Danny Peña! We talk about Final Fantasy 14’s incredible numbers, the potential Innersloth and Epic Games colab, and Britt breaks down the Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City trailer. Hands-on includes the Switch OLED, Back 4 Blood, and Britt’s returning Pokémon obsession. 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: · Intro and Danny/Ri are engaged! and G4 is Launching! - 0:00 - 6:15· FFXIV has 24 Million Players! - 6:15 - 10:45· Epic Credits Innersloth as inspiration for "impostor mode" in Fortnite - 10:45 - 15:15· Resident Evil Movie Welcome to Racoon City Trailer! 15:15 - 22:30· AD BREAK 1 - Express VPN 22:30 - 24"20· AD BREAK 2 - Japanese Game with Long Name Again! - 24:20 - 25:45· Brit's Getting into Tiktok - 25:45 - 27:30· Nintendo Switch OLED is Here! - 27:30 - 45:00· Back 4 Blood Hands On - 45:00 - 1:07:00· Britt's Poke-Card Obsession is Getting worse - 1:07:00 - 1:12:00· Andrea Makes Good on her Bet and some talk of Platform Exclusivity and Wrap Up - 1:12:00 - End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Hello Fresh, Demon Slayer and Felix Gray for sponsoring this week’s episode! Go to http://hellofresh.com/whatsgood14 and use code whatsgood14 for up to 14 free meals, including free shipping!Go to http://bit.ly/DSHCWGG to get early access to the game and unlock 2 bonus characters.Go to http://felixgrayglasses.com/games to get your Felix Gray glasses. This week Janet Garcia joins Britt and Andrea to chat about the massive Twitch leak, Sora joining Smash, and what can we expect from the Animal Crossing Direct next week? Far Cry 6 is out and all 3 have tried it and chat about their first impressions, plus Janet played the Life is Strange Wavelengths DLC and Andrea tried Mini Motorways on Apple Arcade. Lastly, Janet answers your questions including how she got started and advice on how to succeed in games media.Follow Janet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GameonysusPen to Pixels: https://pentopixels.com/Game Industry Guides: https://gameindustryguides.com/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: Intro and Janet's Here! - 0:00 - 4:00 NEWS! Twitch Leak - 4:00 - 16:45 Sora is in Smash! - 16:45 - 30:45 Animal Crossing New Horizons Event is Coming - 30:45 - 42:15 Resident Evil Welcome to Racoon City Movie Footage is coming! - 42:15 - 47:00 AD 1 - Hello Fresh - 47:15 - 49:15 AD 2 – Demon Slayer 49:15 - 50:30 Hands On! - Far Cry 6 - 50:30 - 1:10:00 Life is Strange Wavelengths - 1:10:00 - 1:15:30 Mini Motorways and some Apple Arcade talk - 1:15:30 - 1:24:00 AD 3 - Felix Grey - 1:24:00 - 1:26:00 Questions for Janet! 1:26:00 - End ·        1:01:45-End - Wrap Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Felix Gray and MeUndies for sponsoring this week’s episode! Go to http://felixgrayglasses.com/games to get the best Blue Light glasses on the market.Go to http://meundies.com/wgg to get 15% off your first order plus free shipping! Thank you to our Patreon Producers: ·        Chewy’s Godson·        Alex Rigopulos·        Faris Attieh·        Justin Foshee·        Matthew Goderre·        Punkdefied·        Trevor StarkeyThis week Britt and Andrea enjoy a lil’ speculation about what may seen at Tokyo Game Show and, yet again, dive into the latest “Switch Pro” rumors. And then because they feel like torturing themselves, they try official Diablo hot sauce which does nothing but cause pain. Speaking of, Britt talks about her hands-on time with Diablo II Resurrected and Andrea has finished Life is Strange True Colors! Support 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: 0:00-3:00 - Intro3:00-8:30 - TGS Talk! (Speculation Galore!)8:30-16:15 - Another Switch Pro Speculation Update? 16:15-20:15 - Donkey Kong Theme Park Expansion20:15-21:30 - Resident Evil 4 VR Release Date!21:30-24:15 - Marvel's Avengers coming to GamePass24:15-27:30 - Amazon New World Launch27:30-29:45 - AD READ 1: Felix Gray!29:45-31:45 - AD READ 2: MeUndies!31:45-45:30 - Diablo 2 Unboxing and Spontaneous Hot Sauce Tasting45:30-52:45 - Life Is Strange Beyond The Storm52:45-57:45 - House Flipper and Hometopia 57:45-1:01:45 - Lost Judgment Continued...1:01:45-End - Wrap Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices