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Dec 10, 2024 • 21min

Sony PlayStation’s Latest Update & The Game Awards: What to Expect and Who Might Win

This Week: Ubisoft announces the shutdown of XDefiant, while BioWare celebrates Dragon Age Day with a standalone character creator app for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Plus, a new study reveals gamers are spending more time watching games than actually playing them, FromSoftware talks Elden Ring sequel, and PlayStation takes us back in time with a nostalgic update for the PS5. And in bizarre gaming news, KFC introduces a play on the old school Tomagatchis. Our special guest, Trisha Hershberger, joins us to chat The Game Awards’ biggest contenders, expected announcements, and how gaming is evolving as younger players grow older.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 22min

Sony’s Handheld Console Rumors & Witcher 4 Starts Production

This Week: CD Projekt RED is moving forward with the next chapter of The Witcher series, while PlayStation is rumored to be developing their own handheld console. We’ll also share the touching story of a Borderlands fan’s dream come true, unpack the outrage sparked by Tencent’s Light of Motiram, a game that looks strikingly similar to Horizon Zero Dawn, and dive into Hideo Kojima’s bold vision for the Death Stranding movie. Plus, Parris Lilly, host of Gamertag Radio and Kinda Funny, joins us to discuss Sony’s handheld plans, if we think it's a good idea, and our predictions for this year’s Game of the Year winner!
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Nov 26, 2024 • 22min

Nintendo's Black Friday Deals & Sony Looking to Buy Elden Ring Developer?

See all of my favourite gaming deals on Amazon here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: Nintendo's Black Friday deals are in full swing, offering discounts on popular titles like Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8, along with select Nintendo Switch bundles. Roblox has finally introduced new safety features for kids after facing backlash. Meanwhile, Balatro has officially dethroned Minecraft on mobile and could win Game of the Year. Big news for Elden Ring fans, Sony is eyeing a purchase of Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware. Plus, Steam cracks down on Season Pass transparency. Danny Pena joins to discuss parental controls in gaming and Steam’s latest policy updates!
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Nov 19, 2024 • 23min

Is Xbox Ditching Consoles? & Game of the Year Nominees Spark Major Debate

Shop all my Pre-Black Friday gaming deals here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: Xbox is doubling down on cloud and PC gaming—but what does that mean for console players? The Game Awards nominees are here and we have all the details, with titles like Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth battling it out for Game of the Year. Plus, expansions like Shadow of the Erdtree are now GOTY contenders, sparking plenty of debate. Sophie Turner is being eyed for the role of Lara Croft in Amazon’s Tomb Raider series, and big news—we’ve finally landed our first sponsor! Kahlief Adams is back to talk Canadian-made South of Midnight, Xbox’s future, and the Game Awards nominees.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 21min

Switch 2 News, Mass Effect Heads to TV, & Nintendo Sues Gamer Over Piracy Brag

Check out my top picks for early Black Friday gaming deals here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: The latest on the Switch 2, Nintendo's legal battle with Palworld, and their crackdown on game piracy—including a massive lawsuit against one player for leaking over 50 Nintendo games. Then we cover the Hogwarts Legacy sequel and how it's set to tie into the upcoming HBO show while Mass Effect gets its own TV adaptation. And are there plans for Dragon Age: Veilguard DLC? Join me, and our special guest Lucy James as we chat about Nintendo’s latest battles and our biggest hopes for the Mass Effect TV series.
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Nov 5, 2024 • 24min

New Dragon Age Breaks Records & Black Ops 6 Becomes Microsoft’s Biggest Launch

This Week: Dragon Age: The Veilguard is here and is breaking records on Steam, while Black Ops 6 becomes the biggest Call of Duty release yet! Nintendo drops a new music app, giving fans instant access to iconic game soundtracks, and a clever gamer finds a way to dodge future PlayStation Plus price hikes. In less fun news, Sony closes down two studios, including Firewalk Studios the makers of Concord. Lastly, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle makes sure players won’t have to harm any canine companions. Join me and our guest, Victor Lucas as we share our thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard and whether stacking 24 years of a PS Plus subscription is a good idea.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 22min

New Fallout Announcements & Must-Play Spooky Games for Halloween!

This Week: Netflix shuts down its AAA gaming studio, and a new survey suggests VR might be losing its edge, even with major tech releases like Apple’s Vision Pro. Plus, Ubisoft announces big changes, shifting Prince of Persia developers to new projects and delaying Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Bethesda’s first-ever Fallout Day brought exciting updates for Fallout 76, and we’ve got all the juicy details. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris’s campaign teams up with Fortnite to launch a custom map aimed at connecting with young voters. Join me, along with IGN’s Stella Chung, as we share our favorite spooky video games for Halloween!
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Oct 22, 2024 • 23min

New Xbox Game Reveals, Our Fallout Day Predictions, & More!

This Week: Space Marine 2 gets review-bombed after its latest update, and Spider-Man 2 is coming to PC next year but with a small catch. We recap the Xbox Partner Preview showcase, where they revealed a ton of new games like Alan Wake 2 DLC and FBC: Firebreak, set in the Control universe. Plus, Fallout fans can look forward to the first-ever Fallout Day. Special guest Kahlief Adams from Spawn On Me joins to talk review-bombing and our predictions for Fallout Day.
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Oct 16, 2024 • 22min

Nintendo Launches Unexpected Tech & What to Expect from Xbox’s Big Upcoming Event

This Week: Nintendo has revealed its latest piece of tech and it's not what you think. Meanwhile, Pokémon developer Game Freak is grappling with a massive hack that leaked a bunch of sensitive data. We'll also dive into Activision’s AI-powered tool to reduce toxicity in Call of Duty and explore Xbox's exciting new Cloud Gaming feature allowing users to stream their own game libraries. Plus, we’ll look ahead to Xbox’s upcoming Partner Preview event and what surprises might be in store. Join me and special guest Victor Lucas from the Electric Playground Network as we dive into it all!
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Oct 8, 2024 • 22min

Halo Announces Major Rebrand & Alien Isolation Is Getting a Sequel!

This Week: Halo is back, with 343 Industries officially rebranding and making some major changes to the franchise. Alien fans, get excited—Alien: Isolation is getting a sequel! And Sony’s tackling scalpers head-on with new strategies for the limited-edition PS5 Pro bundles. We’ll also touch on Final Fantasy 14’s pause on house demolitions in light of the recent hurricanes and Palworld is heading to mobile. Join me and our special guest, Riana Manuel-Pena, as we break it all down!

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