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Get ready for a supercharged San Diego Comic-Con edition of IGN's Beyond! Join us, Max Scoville, along with Brian Altano, Akeem Lawanson, and the awesome Lisa Wallen - a stand-up comedian, Twitch streamer, and fellow weeb! We learned more about Spider-Man 2, Venom, and touch on fan-buzz regarding reused animations in the game. Then, we'll jump to the galaxy far, far away with Star Wars Outlaws - exciting new updates await! We also take a trip to Sand Land and discuss Mortal Kombat 1's Bad Superhero DLC, including Homelander, Peacemaker, and Omni-Man. We've got al our favorite highlights wrapped up in this episode, so you don't wanna miss this! 00:00:10 - Intro & New Updates on Spider-Man 2 + Venom!00:10:23 - Star Wars: Outlaws is an Open World Game00:19:43 - Akeem Played Sand Land!00:29:58 - Mortal Kombat 1 Revealed Their Bad Superheroes DLC00:40:04 - Our SDCC Highlights & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game director Stig Asmussen discusses the surprising plot twist and character of Bodekuna in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the development process and storytelling approach for the game, the creation of the 'heavy' stance, exploration of freedom and optional activities for players, intricate game mechanics and level designs, and the challenges of designing a toilet in the game.

In this week's show, we'll dive into EA's highly anticipated Black Panther game and explore its potential to stand out among other superhero games. We'll also discuss future Marvel games, sharing our wishlist and realistic expectations for characters like Blade, Ghost Rider, and the Fantastic 4. But that's not all! We'll delve into the delightfully weird Baldur's Gate 3, a game that captures the comedic essence of Dungeons & Dragons. We'll also take a look at "The Last Hope - Dead Zone Survival," a hilarious ripoff that puts a unique spin on "The Last of Us" on Switch. 00:00:10 - Intro & Video Game of the Year w/ Jordan Minor00:11:02 - EA Announces a New Black Panther Game00:19:18 - What Will the Next Marvel Game Look Like?00:28:00 - Baldur's Gate III Lets You Seduce Bears00:40:38 - The Story Behind Street Shark's Mandella Effect00:44:48 - "The Last Hope" is "The Last of Us at Home" & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jump into the world of Final Fantasy XVI with us as we pull back the curtain on what makes this game tick. From the insane boss battles to the incredibly well-realized characters and their relationships that, believe it or not, pack more punch than the actual story – we've got the scoop. And hey, if you're new to Final Fantasy or character action games, FF16 might just be your perfect starting point. It's accessible without being too hand-holdy for the seasoned players. Ever wondered if Final Fantasy XVI could bring in a new wave of fans? Or if it’s the most on-point Final Fantasy we've seen in over a decade? We sure did. After all, it's been a wild ride with the FF series, from the mixed bag that was FFXIII, the near-miss cancellation of FF14, to FF15's incomplete run, and the long wait for the rest of the FF7 Remake. But FF16? It's been different, in a good way – announced with the PS5, steady updates, and a launch just under 3 years later that's been met with a whole lot of love from fans and critics alike. But that's not all. We've got some juicy PlayStation gossip fresh from the Xbox Activision trial, and a rundown of 2023's best games so far (yes, "Final Fantasy XVI" makes the cut). So grab your controller, and let's dive in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

But also: does it even matter? This week join Max Scoville along with IGN’s Kat Bailey and Ben Watts, plus special guest Kahlief Adams from the podcast SpawnOnMe. We frantically recap some of the highlights of the vaguely E3-shaped blob of showcases, presentations and virtual events, including: Mortal Kombat 1 striking a balance between being charmingly cartoony and disgustingly realistic, while also appealing to both hardcore and casual fighting game fans. Sidenote, which is grosser: a man being cleaved in half by a hat made out of a razor-sharp saw blade, or casually blowing a snot rocket in polite company? Star Wars Outlaws looks awesome, and we could probably prattle on about that until we’re blue in the face, but why do that when we can have a serious discussion about how successful Foamstars will be in the already crowded service game space? On a less enthusiastic note, we reflect on Sony’s recent PlayStation Showcase, which effectively kicked off the summer event season, but paled in comparison to some of the big reveals that followed. Does it matter? There are plenty of new games coming out, PlayStation 5 is selling well. Sure, PSVR 2 owners are being woefully neglected, and the Project Q is something nobody asked for, but it’d be nice if Sony was as willing to put on a show like some of the competition. In other news, Diablo 4 is a massive game in a year full of massive games, and we reflect upon how it’s hooking new and old players alike. As IGN’s resident Armored Core fan, Kat has strong feelings about the rapidly approaching Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. It seems to be taking a few cues from FromSoftware’s recent games, but it’s staying faithful to the original games, not trying to be a mecha-flavored Soulsborne. As IGN’s resident Yakuza (er, Like a Dragon) fan, Max has some strong feelings about the reveal trailer for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and feels it is easily the best video game trailer featuring a nude man on a beach since Death Stranding’s debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special IGN Summer of Gaming and Capcom Showcase post-show, the Podcast Beyond team dives into their favorite game reveals of the week! From tons of surprise announcements including Star Wars Outlaws, Path of the Goddess, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth as well as a number of disappointments to talk about, so you're not gonna wanna miss out with Max Scoville, Jada Griffin, Matt Kim, and Akeem Lawanson! #IGNSummerOfGaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this spoiler-filled episode of Podcast Beyond, we have Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's game director Stig Asmussen along with us on a deep dive on how the game came together. With everything from why we couldn't change Cal's hair color to the crazy [REDACTED] with [REDACTED], there's a lot of surprising new info we have in store for you! Join Max Scoville, Jada Griffin, and Josh Du as they dig into what made Star Wars Jedi: survivor such a hit with its audience.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sony's PlayStation May Showcase had some excellent reveals like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Remake, and Spider-man 2, but it left us with a lot more questions about the other first party Sony studios. Did the showcase live up to the hype of other showcases or was it a glorified State of Play? Can the Snake Eater Remake succeed without Hideo Kojima? Who is the target audience for Project Q? Why didn't we at least get a tease from other studios like Bluepoint, Housemarque, or Bend Studios? Join Jada Griffin, Taylor Lyles, Benny Watts, and Jeffrey Vega for their thoughts about the Playstation Showcase after giving it a second look.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sony's PlayStation Showcase was packed full of exciting new trailers, we're here to talk about some of our favorite reveals! We saw everything from a new gameplay trailer for Dragon's Dogma II (FINALLY!!!!!! - Red, the Producer) to tons of new Spider-Man 2 gameplay, a Metal Gear Solid 3 surprise reveal, as well as a remake of Bungie's classic franchise, Marathon! There's just so much to talk about, you won't want to miss this. Join Max Scoville, Brian Altano, Jada Griffin, and Akeem Lawanson for their PlayStation Showcase reactions!00:00:00 - Intro & the Best New Trailers!00:16:40 - Our favorite 3rd Party Trailers  00:35:00 - Is the PSVR 2 Worth Getting Yet?  00:41:55 - Project Q and New PlayStation Hardware00:46:50 - Grading the PlayStation Showcase  00:56:52 - Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta Trailer Breakdown & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices