Assassin's Creed Valhalla was too damn long — but Mirage won't be! We're joined by Sam Tolbert to talk about the new game in the Assassin's Creed franchise, and a preview of New Tales from the Borderlands. We also touch base on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Embracer Group's shopping spree, a handheld console from Logitech, and more. LINKS: Assassin's Creed Mirage officially revealed, more coming at Ubisoft Forward | Windows Central Grafaiai — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official...

It's a smorgasbord of news this week as the gang talk about PS5 price hikes, Kirby's Dream Buffet, and all the announcements from Gamescom 2022. LINKS: Sony raises PS5 prices in Canada, Europe, Japan, and other markets | Android Central Xbox responds to PlayStation’s price hike | Windows Central Gamescom 2022 LIVE: Latest announcements, news, trailers, and more | Windows Central Kirby's Dream Buffet for Nintendo Switch review: A sweet little racer reminiscent of Mario Party minigames |...

The console wars rage on as Sony says Xbox's Call of Duty acquisition could 'influence users' console choice'. We tell you why it's not such a big deal, plus we nerd out latest on Splatoon 3 information, Kirby's Dream Buffet, and more. LINKS: Sony says Xbox’s Call of Duty acquisition could ‘influence users’ console choice,’ Microsoft responds | Windows Central Microsoft says Sony's concerns about acquisition are unfounded, will keep ABK games multiplatform | Windows Central Everything...

Our own Nadine Dornieden hangs out with Carli and Rebecca for a look at poor financial earnings from Activision Blizzard due to a decline in Call of Duty sales, and the Xbox Game Pass 'Family Plan'. Nintendo is facing its own reduction in sales. But with a new Pokémon game later this year, we expect things will turn around. LINKS: Activision Blizzard Q2 earnings fall due to Call of Duty decline | Windows Central Nintendo's declining sales due in part to economic issues and part shortages...

Sam Tolbert fills in for Jen this week and the crew check in on what's going on with Oculus Quest 2 and mobile gaming. They also chat about the indefinite delay of Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic for PS5, MultiVersus for PC and Xbox, and just generally go off the rails. As usual! LINKS: Meta's making the Quest 2 more expensive. What does that mean for the future of VR? | Android Central The Oculus Quest 2's price increase is all our fault | Android Central Meta Q2 revenue goes...

Mojang Studios has issued a statement about their decision to not allow NFTs and blockchain tech in Minecraft. We talk about why we're so happy about this stance. We also dig into a significant delay for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Chris Pine's fashion sense, and more. LINKS: Blizzard Entertainment's Albany studio QA workers file for unionization | Windows Central Activision Blizzard employees to walk out today to demand end to gender inequity, other issues | Windows Central Mojang...

GameStop is in the NFT market. But thankfully we have worthwhile gaming news to discuss as well. Bayonetta 3 is on the way for an October release, and Kirby's Dream Buffett will stuff your Switch this summer. We also review Stray for PS5, Endling - Extinction is Forever, and more! LINKS: Bayonetta 3 gets October 2022 release date on Nintendo Switch | iMore Kirby's Dream Buffet rolls onto Nintendo Switch this summer | iMore Nintendo recap: Bayonetta 3 finally gets release date, new...

What do sketchy new consoles that incorporate NFTs as a means of preordering and lame X-Men powers have in common? Well, nothing, except they are discussed in this episode of Jiggle Physics! The also chat about Skull and Bones, God of War Ragnarok, a Splatoon 3 themed Switch, and more. LINKS: ABetterABK 💙 ABK Workers Alliance on Twitter: "In light of the recent attacks on the civil liberties of our employees, the employee-led Committee Against Sex and Gender Discrimination has scheduled a...

There's a new God of War on the way, but people on the internet are making that difficult for devs. We talk about that, news on the Nintendo front, and go on many other tangents. LINKS: Everything announced in the June 2022 Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase | iMore Nintendo recap: Metroid Prime rumors, shareholder talks F-Zero, and several Switch games in fall | iMore

Numerous game companies are speaking out in support of reproductive rights for their employees after the US Supreme Court has revoked Roe v. Wade. Rebecca and Jen are joined by special guest Miles Dompier for a conversation about this along with our review of The Quarry, a new Pokémon game, and more. LINKS: The Quarry review: A summer horror blockbuster | Windows Central Microsoft and other companies come out to support US workers after Roe v. Wade decision | Windows Central Home -...

Jen and Rebecca are joined by Sam Tolbert for an update on Activision Blizzard, Overwatch 2, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Overwatch 2 will be free-to-play in all sorts of places, while Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a PS5 exclusive. They also chat about the announcement of Dragon's Dogma 2, and what to expect at the upcoming Nintendo Direct. LINKS: Activision Blizzard finds there is no 'evidence' of harassment at Activision Blizzard | Windows Central Microsoft enters labor neutrality...

There is no E3 this year, but that didn't stop multiple publishers, and even our own parent company, from hosting announcements for a staggering number of new games. We're here for you with all the highlights and our own most assuredly amazing ideas. LINKS: Summer Game Fest 2022: Game announcements, trailers, and everything you missed | Windows Central Xbox Games Showcase Extended LIVE: Starfield, Forza, Halo, and all the latest Xbox announcements | Windows Central Wholesome Direct June...

There's a ludicrous amount of game news to cover this week. We go in-depth with everything from the PlayStation State of Play, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and more. LINKS: PlayStation State of Play: Everything announced for PS VR2 | Android Central PlayStation State of Play: Everything announced in the June 2022 showcase | Android Central Resident Evil 4 remake announced for PS5, coming in March 2023 | Android Central We got our first look at Street Fighter 6's open-world gameplay, new...

Content Warning: Please note that we address the recent school shooting in Uvalde, TX during the first third of this week's show. If you'd prefer to not listen to that segment, skip ahead to 27:43 in the episode. In some positive video gaming news, the Raven Software QA unit has voted to unionize, and a teaser for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was released. Literally, as we were recording! The team also talk about PlayStation Studios, new PS VR2 games, Master Chief's on-screen romances, and...

The world is awful and sometimes it feels like games NEVER actually ship. But, we promise we have a great episode for you chock full of industry news, including some Pokémon goodness, what we've been playing, and more. LINKS: Starfield and Redfall delayed to first half of 2023 | Windows Central Xbox head Phil Spencer responds to the Starfield, Redfall delays | Windows Central Nintendo gaming recap: Switch financial reports and tons of Pokémon news | iMore

We're joined this week by freelance games journalist, Nico Deyo, and Tyler Colp of PC Gamer to talk about their experiences playing the Overwatch 2 beta. Embracer Group bought parts of Square Enix for not a whole lot of money. Well, at least in the world of corporate acquisitions. The team also have news about Nintendo, a lawsuit against Activision filed by New York City, and more. LINKS: New York City sues Activision, claims Kotick 'unfit' to negotiate Microsoft deal | Windows Central ...

Tune in this week for another heaping spoonful of games industry nonsense, including an ad system for Xbox games, Sonic Origins' preorder scheme, and "girl boss" energy. Also, Gearbox has announced a new Tales from the Borderlands game, a 'leaked' Game Boy emulator for Switch, and more. LINKS: Meta's Sheryl Sandberg reportedly pressured outlet to drop story on Activision CEO Bobby Kotick | Windows Central Gearbox announces new Tales from the Borderlands game | Windows Central Report:...

After tackling some news in Activision Blizzard corner, we discuss updates and shortcomings in Halo Infinite. There's also a Nintendo recap, an overview of Kingdom Hearts games are worth playing, and more. LINKS: Vicarious Visions officially merged into Blizzard Entertainment, renamed Blizzard Albany | Windows Central Whistleblower claims Gov. Newsom interfered in Activision Blizzard case | Windows Central Certain Affinity announces a 'deeper' commitment to Halo Infinite | Windows Central...

We won't bury the lede, folks. We forgot to mention that E3 has been canceled for 2022. Whoops! But in news we DO actually discuss, Sony has revealed their new PlayStation Plus membership. The next Zelda game won't be released until 2023, but Nintendo has delivered a morsel of a teaser. Carli reports on her field trip to GDC 2022, and more! LINKS: The best (and worst) April Fools' Day video game jokes of 2022 | Windows Central US senators call out lack of accountability for Bobby Kotick...

Sam Tolbert is back as our special guest! We go on a romp through the latest gaming and gaming-related news, including PlayStation's Spartacus service, Tiny Tina, a new Witcher game, Halo on Paramount+, and more. LINKS: Tiny Tina's Wonderlands review: Bringing D&D magic to Borderlands | Windows Central Halo TV series Season 1, Episode 1 review: Bloody and victorious first contact | Windows Central Next Witcher game medallion is a lynx, CD Projekt RED confirms | Windows Central ...

Development of Perfect Dark is not going well, according to a recent report. There's also news about bad workplace behavior by the founders of Moon Studios. Hogwarts Legacy is expected this holiday season, and Rebecca tells us all about the first wave of content from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass. LINKS: Perfect Dark development 'painfully' slow, 'as much as half' the core team has quit, states report | Windows Central Ori developers accuse Moon Studios' founders of...

This week, the gang report on the PvP beta for Overwatch 2 coming in April, and Sony's suspension of PlayStation sales in Russia. They check out everything announced at the March 2022 PlayStation State of Play, Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, and more. LINKS: Overwatch 2 is really happening; PvP beta begins in April | Windows Central Sony suspends PlayStation sales in Russia | Android Central PlayStation State of Play: Everything announced in the March 2022 showcase...

Miles Dompier joins the crew during the first half of this week's episode to review the Steam Deck and birth of the Toilet Console genre! We also talk about everything announced at the February 2022 Pokémon Presents, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and more. LINKS: Ukrainian video game studios respond to Russian attacks, share how to help | Windows Central Russia-Ukraine War: Info and ways to help Game developers pull games from Russia in response to invasion | Windows Central Steam Deck...

Sam Tolbert is here with a review of Elden Ring for Xbox. Spoiler: It's an early contender for Game of the Year. We talk in depth about the game, plus a possible delay of Call of Duty 2023, subscription tiers for PlayStation's Spartacus, and more. LINKS: Ukrainian video game studios respond to Russian attacks, share how to help | Windows Central Elden Ring for Xbox review: FromSoftware's magnum opus | Windows Central Don't play Elden Ring on PC ... yet | Windows Central Elden Ring for...