What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast

This week, Spawn on Me's Kahlief Adams returns to join the crew to chat about Nintendo's Nindies Direct, Xbox's new All Access program, and the game play reveal of Cyberpunk 2077. They also discuss the tragic events that occurred in Jacksonville, and the response by PAX West and EA. In Hands-On Britt can finally go into detail about her time with Dragon Quest XI, Kahlief has been playing the NBA Live 19 demo, Donut County, and Dead Cells, plus Steimer finally finished Ni No Kuni 2. Lastly, Kahlief discusses the road to 250 episodes of Spawn on Me and their initiative to help get voters registered in #Spawn4Good with VoteRiders. Find Kahlief at http://www.patreon.com/SpawnonMe Learn about #Spawn4Good at http://www.twitter.com/spawnonme Segment One: News :40 Welcome to the show! 1:30 Oatmeal raisin cookies, man 4:22 PAX stuff! 12:13 Nintendo’s latest Nindies showcase 19:32 Microsoft is offering financing for Xbox One 26:41 Cyberpunk 2077’s gameplay 44:55 Tragedy in Jacksonville Segment Two: What we’ve been playing 57:55 Welcome back! 58:08 Britt’s Dragon Quest XI review 1:21:22 Kahlief’s NBA Live impressions 1:30:05 Donut County 1:41:54 Dead Cells 1:46:57 Steimer finished Ni No Kuni 2 1:54:17 Andrea’s thoughts on the new Destiny 2 trailer Segment Three: Kahlief! 1:59:29 Welcome back, let’s talk to Kahlief!Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! Gain access to behind-the-scenes content, exclusive videos, extra podcast segments and more. http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames Discuss the podcast on our social channels! http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games http://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgames Join the community page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/ *** Brittney http://twitter.com/blondenerd http://facebook.com/blondenerd http://youtube.com/blondenerd Andrea http://twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_/ Steimer http://twitter.com/steimer https://www.instagram.com/ksteimer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shoutout to King for help sponsoring this episode of What's Good Games! Try Legend of Solgard available for free at http://bit.ly/WGGSOLGARD today!This week the ladies take on the massive wave of news coming from Germany at Gamescom 2018, including a new series from Supermassive, a Dark Souls collection, new Life is Strange 2 footage and more! Plus they give their take on the Twitch and Amazon news and how it affects creators, and discuss the decision to skip 2019 for Assassin's Creed. In hands-on Britt played the rag doll, 3D, action game Guts and Glory, Andrea spent time with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Spyro, plus she got to try Reigns: Game of Thrones. Steimer is plugging away at Octopath Traveler and Ni No Kuni 2, and getting some much needed down time from screens.Segment One: Gamescom News :42 Welcome to the show – Britt is breathing fire! 1:59 Let’s talk about our PAX plans! 9:10 Microsoft at Gamescom 17:45 New release date announcements 18:08 Future of Nintendo 3DS? 21:02 Shenmue 3 finally has a release date in August 2019. 23:35 Dark Souls Triology release date 24:32 Supermassive Games and “The Dark Pictures”’ 30:14 A new Life is Strange 2 trailer! 37:39 Resident Evil has a new trailer with Claire Redfield!!! Segment Two: Other News! 41:53 Welcome back! 42:40 Twitch Prime will no longer include ad-free viewing 54:40 Amazon Prime’s video game pre-order is ending 1:00:43 No new Assassin’s Creed in 2019 1:05:44 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night delay Segment Three: What We’ve been playing 1:14:04 Welcome back! 1:14:25 Turbo patron SHOUTOUTS! 1:20:20 Britt played Guts and Glory 1:23:30 Legend of Solgard impressions 1:27:50 Andrea’s Reigns: Game of Thrones impressions 1:32:57 Andrea’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice impressions 1:43:01 Anrea’s Spyro: Reignited impressions 1:45:52 Steimer’s new game plan Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! Gain access to behind-the-scenes content, exclusive videos, extra podcast segments and more. http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames Discuss the podcast on our social channels! http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games http://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgames Join the community page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/ *** Brittney http://twitter.com/blondenerd http://facebook.com/blondenerd http://youtube.com/blondenerd Andrea http://twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_/ Steimer http://twitter.com/steimer https://www.instagram.com/ksteimer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you Quip for sponsoring this episode! Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/whatsgood It's Vincero's 4th Anniversary check out their massive limited time sale at http://vincerowatches.com/WGGSALE Special guest Naomi Kyle returns to the show! She joins the ladies to chat about the leaked Diablo 3 on Switch news, streamer Ninja's stance on streaming with only men, and a recap of Quake Con news including Pete Hines not-so-subtle smack talk about PS4 cross-play. Naomi chats about her time with World of Warcraft's Battle for Azeroth, Steimer is loving Ni No Kuni 2, Britt is deep into Dragon Quest XI (but can't talk about it), and Andrea expands on her time with We Happy Few. Plus they chat with Naomi about her new show Everybody Games, life in L.A. post-IGN, her take on the IGN plagiarism situation, and more. Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! Gain access to behind-the-scenes content, exclusive videos, extra podcast segments and more. http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames Segment One: News  :41 Welcome to the show, let’s welcome Naomi Kyle!  2:50 We’re going to be at PAX West in a BIG way!  10:31 Diablo 3 is coming to Switch after all!  19:12 Ninja’s refusal to stream with females?  33:10 QuakeCon stuffthings!  41:13 Elder Scrolls Legends might skip PS4?  50:12 Rockstar responds to our Red Dead gameplay impressions!  Segment Two: What We’re Playing  58:14 Welcome back!  1:02:36 Naomi is playing World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth!  1:12:47 Steimer is loving Ni No Kuni 2!  1:17:58 Andrea is playing We Happy Few!  Segment Three: Grab Bag  1:31:58 Let’s chat with Naomi about life in LA, and her new show, Everybody Games!  1:45:17 IGN’s plagiarism fiasco  Discuss the podcast on our social channels! http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games http://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgames Join the community page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/ *** Brittney http://twitter.com/blondenerd http://facebook.com/blondenerd http://youtube.com/blondenerd Andrea http://twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_/ Steimer http://twitter.com/steimer https://www.instagram.com/ksteimer/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of What’s Good Games is Presented by PayPal! Support your favorite creators to help #LevelthePayingField and close the gender pay gap at http://bit.ly/LevelThePayingField. #sponsoredThis week the crew brings you a special live presentation of the show presented by PayPal! We've got lots of news including the Super Smash Bros Ultimate Nintendo Direct, Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Let's Go, Red Dead Redemption 2 new gameplay trailer, Fortnite is FINALLY on Android, and so much more. In hands-on, Britt continues her Octopath Traveler adventures, Steimer jumped in to Ni No Kuni 2, and Andrea panicked in kitchens of Overcooked 2. (Yes of course she had lots to say about Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes event.) Lastly, the girls chat about what #LevelthePayingField means and how we can address the gender pay gap in content creation, plus they recap their adventures at RTX Austin. Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! Gain access to behind-the-scenes content, exclusive videos, extra podcast segments and more. http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgamesSegment One: News :43 Welcome to the show! 1:10 We’re broadcasting live courtesty of PayPal! 7:25 LET’S TALK SMASH BROS ULTIMATE 23:36 Mega Evolutions coming to Pokemon 29:13 Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay reveal 1:04:11 Fallout 76 won’t be on Steam at launch 1:09:41 Diablo 4 tease?! Segment Two: What We’re Playing 1:13:54 More of Britt’s Octopath Traveler thoughts 1:18:18 Steimer is playing Ni No Kuni 2 1:24:44 Andrea is playing Overcooked 2! 1:33:13 Andrea has been playing more – wait for it – Destiny 2 (Solstice of Heroes tho) 1:39:41 Andrea’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider tease Segment Three: Grab Bag 1:48:24 Let’s talk about #LevelThePayingField 2:07:56 RTX AUSTIN RECAP!!! Discuss the podcast on our social channels! http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games http://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgames Join the community page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/ *** Brittney http://twitter.com/blondenerd http://facebook.com/blondenerd http://youtube.com/blondenerd Andrea http://twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_/ Steimer http://twitter.com/steimer https://www.instagram.com/ksteimer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At a recent preview event for Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Andrea sat down with Lead Writer Jill Murray and Game Director Daniel Chayer-Bisson to chat about Lara's journey to become the Tomb Raider. They chatted about her relationship with Jonah, how she is coping with Trinity, the new open world aspects of the game, and much more.Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! Gain access to behind-the-scenes content, exclusive videos, extra podcast segments and more. http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames Discuss the podcast on our social channels! http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games http://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgames Join the community page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/ *** Brittney http://twitter.com/blondenerd http://facebook.com/blondenerd http://youtube.com/blondenerd Andrea http://twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_/ Steimer http://twitter.com/steimer https://www.instagram.com/ksteimer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Vincero! Visit http://www.vincerowatches.com/WGG and use the promo code WHATSGOOD for 15% off your total order! Man oh man, Nintendo is really kicking some serious butt. This week the ladies talk about Nintendo’s awesome numbers and discuss the potential of the Switch catching up to the PS4. Speaking of PS4, Sony had some awesome numbers to report as well! Hands-on impressions include Spellforce 3, Pool Panic and Britt laments about her bad luck in Octopath Traveler. The third segment is all about answering YOUR questions! Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! Gain access to behind-the-scenes content, exclusive videos, extra podcast segments and more. http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames Discuss the podcast on our social channels! http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games http://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgames Join the community page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/ *** Brittney http://twitter.com/blondenerd http://facebook.com/blondenerd http://youtube.com/blondenerd Andrea http://twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_/ Steimer http://twitter.com/steimer https://www.instagram.com/ksteimer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Quip for sponsoring this episode! Go to http://www.getquip.com/whatsgood to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this episode! To receive 20% off your first subscription box, go to http://bespokepost.com, and enter promo code WHATSGOODThis week the ladies are joined once again by Alanah Pearce! Let’s talk about those Xbox Scarlett rumors and what it could mean for the industry (if true!), Rocket League’s transparent drop rates and the insane amount of money Fortnite mobile is making. Hands-on impressions include updated Octopath Traveler impressions, No Man’s Sky and after going hands-on with it, Andrea’s not so sure about Resident Evil 2. The third segment accidentally becomes a discussion/mini-spoilercast all about Ready Player One!Segment One: News :43 Welcome to the show! Alanah Pearce is here! 17:12 New Xbox hardware rumors: SCARLETT! 30:10 Rocket League drop rate 35:04 Fortnite’s daily mobile revenue is bananas 39:37 Porn and video games drive VR revenue – WHO KNEW?! Segment Two: What We’re Playing 44:12 Welcome back! 48:12 Updated Octopath Traveler impressions 59:49 Andrea played Resident Evil 2 and wasn’t impressed 1:13:54 No Man’s Sky NEXT impressions 1:18:25 Alanah played Infliction and it was scary Segment Three: Grab Bag 1:24:00 Ready Player One review/mini-spoilercast Thanks to Alanah Pearce for coming on the show! Find her channels at: http://www.youtube.com/charalanahzard http://www.twitch.tv/charalanahzard http://www.twitter.com/charalanahzard Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! Gain access to behind-the-scenes content, exclusive videos, extra podcast segments and more. http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames Discuss the podcast on our social channels! http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games http://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgames Join the community page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/ *** Brittney http://twitter.com/blondenerd http://facebook.com/blondenerd http://youtube.com/blondenerd Andrea http://twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_/ Steimer http://twitter.com/steimer https://www.instagram.com/ksteimer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the team chats the revival of No Man's Sky, changes to Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Destiny 2's new Summer Solstice event, and what the heck is Nathan Fillion up to? Plus, Britt and Steimer have lots of thoughts on Octopath Traveler, Andrea got nothing but net in Mario Tennis Aces, and Britt talks about a rage-quit worthy ending to Vampyr. They round out the show with memories of San Diego Comic-Con and what they're looking forward to at this year's show.Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgamesSegment One: News :46 Welcome to the show! 8:00 No Man’s Sky revival 21:00 Shadow of War’s major update 29:25 Destiny 2’s summer event 37:59 Nolan North is gonna be Cayde-6?! 45:40 Trogdor board game!Segment Two: What We’re Playing 50:05 Britt & Steimer’s Octopath Traveler impressions (and teaching Andrea about JRPGs) 1:15:39 Andrea’s Mario Tennis Aces impressions 1:25:00 Britt’s Vampyr rage-quit storySegment Three: Grab bag 1:37:56 Turbo-patrons shout-outs! 1:42:30 Favorite SDCC memories/stories Discuss the podcast on our social channels! http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games http://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgames Join the community page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/ *** Brittney http://twitter.com/blondenerd http://facebook.com/blondenerd http://youtube.com/blondenerd Andrea http://twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_/ Steimer http://twitter.com/steimer https://www.instagram.com/ksteimer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the team discusses Nintendo's new directive to add lots more indie games to the eShop for Switch, what the heck is going on with Fortnite's Season 5 teases, Xbox's Special Olympics tournament, and some crazy E3 2018 statistics. In segment 2, Steimer discusses Hero U, Britt has played more Vampyr and Resident Evil 2, and Andrea jumped back into the Division. And finally, the Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit spoilercast is here!Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! Gain access to behind-the-scenes content, exclusive videos, extra podcast segments and more. http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames Segment One: News 0:42 Welcome to the show! We’re sweaty! 5:15 Andrea’s panels at SDCC! Go watch! 14:45 Nintendo wants more indies on the eShop 24:36 Darksiders 3 coming this November 30:13 Fortnite is invading our world 36:50 Xbox gaming tournament at the Special Olympics 39:02 E3 was big this year! Segment Two: What We’re Playing 42:05 Welcome back! 43:00 Britt has been playing Destiny 2 48:36 Steimer has been playing Hero-U 59:27 Andrea’s Switch Adventures 1:16:25 Britt’s updated Vampyr impressions 1:20:21 Steimer’s West of Loathing impressions Segment Three: Grab Bag 1:23:16 Welcome back! Let’s spoil the CRAP out of The Awesome Adventures of Captain SpiritDiscuss the podcast on our social channels!http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games http://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgames Join the community page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/ *** Brittney http://twitter.com/blondenerd http://facebook.com/blondenerd http://youtube.com/blondenerd Andrea http://twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_/ Steimer http://twitter.com/steimer https://www.instagram.com/ksteimer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Quip for sponsoring this episode! Pick out your toothbrush and get your free refill at http://www.getquip.com/whatsgoodHO-LY CRAP, it's hard to believe, but 2018 is more than halfway over. You know what this means, right? It means it's time for us to talk about our favorite games (so far!) of 2018. Which games are contenders for Game of the Year, and which ones won't make the cut? Which upcoming games will top the list?:41 Welcome to the show! 7:06 Let’s talk about Game of the Year contenders 8:35 Britt’s favorite RPG of 2018 so far 14:42 God of War 22:25 Monster Hunter World 27:40 Detroit Become Human 38:50 Our favorite indie games of 2018 so far 41:45 Tower defense games of 2018 44:38 How are we doing on our 2018 gaming resolutions? 46:55 Do expansions count as finished games? 48:43 The Switch has been CLUTCH in 2018 50:00 Andrea is still dwelling on her 2018 gaming resolution 51:25 A few games we stopped midway through in 2018, and games we powered through 53:33 State of Decay 2 56:23 Contenders that have yet to release in 2018, and our GOTY predictions Support What’s Good Games on Patreon! Gain access to behind-the-scenes content, exclusive videos, extra podcast segments and more. http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames Discuss the podcast on our social channels! http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games http://www.youtube.com/whatsgoodgames Join the community page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatsgoodgames/ *** Brittney http://twitter.com/blondenerd http://facebook.com/blondenerd http://youtube.com/blondenerd Andrea http://twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_/ Steimer http://twitter.com/steimer https://www.instagram.com/ksteimer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices