Active Quest

Active Quest Episode 127: Assassin's Creed's Going Live Service, A Disappointing State of Play, And A New Switch (Kinda)

Joseph and Chris discuss the future of Assassin's Creed and the new Switch OLED Model. Plus, Chris reviews Boomerang X. * Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden [https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fjosephyaden] * Josh Nichols - twitter.com/itsjerkjersh [https://twitter.com/itsjerkjersh] * Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites [https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FPenwellWrites] * You can find us on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-quest/id1454726674], Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/active-quest], TuneIn [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Media--Entertainment-Podcasts/Active-Quest-p1222831/], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGOEhoHCTeZr6ioO6IA5b], and Google Play [https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivi7d3ywcllwr4oh7s2xyiknzlm?t%3DActive_Quest%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16]. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed [https://activequest.podbean.com/feed.xml]. Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow [https://twitter.com/ActiveQuestShow] Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com [ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com] Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Get our official shirt! teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front [https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front] We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 [https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275] Music Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm [https://soundcloud.com/novila-edm] Quick News Starts at 9:00 Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Bloodroots, Farming Simulator 19, UFC 4, and More Megan Spurr https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/07/06/coming-soon-xbox-game-pass-july-2021/ [https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/07/06/coming-soon-xbox-game-pass-july-2021/] PS Now Confirms Leaked Line-Up for July 2021, Plus More PS4 Games Liam Croft https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/07/ps_now_confirms_leaked_line-up_for_july_2021_plus_more_ps4_games [https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/07/ps_now_confirms_leaked_line-up_for_july_2021_plus_more_ps4_games] The Witcher 3’s next-gen version will include DLC based on the Netflix show Andy Robinson https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-witcher-3s-next-gen-version-will-include-dlc-based-on-the-netflix-show/ [https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-witcher-3s-next-gen-version-will-include-dlc-based-on-the-netflix-show/] Death Stranding: Director’s Cut has new story missions and improved combat Andrew Webster https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/8/22569182/death-stranding-directors-cut-new-features-release-date-ps5 [https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/8/22569182/death-stranding-directors-cut-new-features-release-date-ps5] News Watch Again: State of Play shows off 11 upcoming PS5 and PS4 games Chris Scullion https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/watch-again-state-of-play-shows-off-11-upcoming-ps5-and-ps4-games/ [https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/watch-again-state-of-play-shows-off-11-upcoming-ps5-and-ps4-games/] Ubisoft’s next Assassin’s Creed will be a live service game Maddy Myers https://www.polygon.com/22566556/ubisoft-assassins-creed-infinity-live-service-game [https://www.polygon.com/22566556/ubisoft-assassins-creed-infinity-live-service-game] Nintendo Switch OLED Model - Price, Release Date, Specs, Battery Life And Where It Leaves 'Switch Pro' Gavin Lane & Damien McFerran https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/nintendo-switch-oled-model-price-release-date-specs-battery-life-and-where-it-leaves-switch-pro [https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/nintendo-switch-oled-model-price-release-date-specs-battery-life-and-where-it-leaves-switch-pro] Listener Questions #1 Turner and Hooch Fan @TurnerandDouche Hey buds, so GTA 6... do you think we will finally be able to play as Grimace from McDongalds? What We’ve Been Playing Chris: * Boomerang X (review code provided for RetroWare review) * FIFA 21 manager mode Josh: * Joseph: * Warzone * Metro Exodus Recommended Reading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Active Quest Episode 126: PlayStation Makes Big Moves, Don't Miss Death's Door, and A New SIlent Hill?

Joseph and Chris discusses PlayStation's acquisition of Returnal developer Housemarque, Chris previews Death's Door, and is a new Silent Hill by horror studio Bloober Team on the way? Hosts and info: * Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden [https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fjosephyaden] * Josh Nichols - twitter.com/itsjerkjersh [https://twitter.com/itsjerkjersh] * Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites [https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FPenwellWrites] You can find us on [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-quest/id1454726674]iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-quest/id1454726674], Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/active-quest], TuneIn [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Media--Entertainment-Podcasts/Active-Quest-p1222831/], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGOEhoHCTeZr6ioO6IA5b], and [https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivi7d3ywcllwr4oh7s2xyiknzlm?t%3DActive_Quest%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16]Google Play [https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivi7d3ywcllwr4oh7s2xyiknzlm?t%3DActive_Quest%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16]. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed [https://activequest.podbean.com/feed.xml]. Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow [https://twitter.com/ActiveQuestShow] Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com [ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com] Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Get our official shirt! teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front [https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front] We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 [https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275] Music Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm [https://soundcloud.com/novila-edm] Quick News Ghost of Tsushima is getting an enhanced director’s cut on the PS4 and PS5 Jay Peters https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/1/22559264/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-sony-ps4-ps5-sucker-punch-iki-island [https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/1/22559264/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-sony-ps4-ps5-sucker-punch-iki-island] PS Plus July 2021 Free PS5, PS4 Games Announced Robert Ramsey https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/07/ps_plus_july_2021_free_ps5_ps4_games_announced [https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/07/ps_plus_july_2021_free_ps5_ps4_games_announced] New Games with Gold for July 2021 https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/06/29/new-games-with-gold-for-july-2021/\ [https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/06/29/new-games-with-gold-for-july-2021/%5C] News Sony buys Returnal developer Housemarque Wesley Yin-Poole https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-29-sony-buys-returnal-developer-housemarque [https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-29-sony-buys-returnal-developer-housemarque] Sony adds PC port developer to PlayStation Studios Michael McWhertor https://www.polygon.com/22558968/playstation-studios-acquires-nixxes-software-pc-ports [https://www.polygon.com/22558968/playstation-studios-acquires-nixxes-software-pc-ports] Sony Acquisition of Bluepoint Games Supposedly Leaked by Image Mistake Robert Ramsey https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/06/sony_acquisition_of_bluepoint_games_supposedly_leaked_by_image_mistake [https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/06/sony_acquisition_of_bluepoint_games_supposedly_leaked_by_image_mistake] Konami and Bloober Team announce partnership amid Silent Hill links Chris Scullion https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/konami-and-bloober-team-announce-partnership-amid-silent-hill-links/ [https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/konami-and-bloober-team-announce-partnership-amid-silent-hill-links/] Xbox Cloud Gaming is Now Fully Available to All Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers Joseph Knoop https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-cloud-gaming-game-pass-ultimate-release [https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-cloud-gaming-game-pass-ultimate-release] Dead Space 4 is reportedly ‘a full remake’ inspired by recent Resident Evils Andy Robinson https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/dead-space-4-is-reportedly-a-full-remake-inspired-by-recent-resident-evils/ [https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/dead-space-4-is-reportedly-a-full-remake-inspired-by-recent-resident-evils/] What We’ve Been Playing Chris: * Death’s Door (review code provided) * Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Josh: * Joseph: * Returnal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Active Quest Episode 125: Nintendo, Please Hand Over Your Old Games, Dead Space Rumors

Joseph, Josh, and Chris plead to Nintendo for access to their old games, new Dead Space rumors are spreading, and Chris talks about Phantom Abyss. * Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden [https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fjosephyaden] * Josh Nichols - twitter.com/itsjerkjersh [https://twitter.com/itsjerkjersh] * Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites [https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FPenwellWrites] You can find us on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-quest/id1454726674], Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/active-quest], TuneIn [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Media--Entertainment-Podcasts/Active-Quest-p1222831/], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGOEhoHCTeZr6ioO6IA5b], and Google Play [https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivi7d3ywcllwr4oh7s2xyiknzlm?t%3DActive_Quest%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16]. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed [https://activequest.podbean.com/feed.xml]. Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow [https://twitter.com/ActiveQuestShow] Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com [ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com] Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Get our official shirt! teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front [https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front] We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 [https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275] Music Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm [https://soundcloud.com/novila-edm] Quick News Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Gang Beasts, Limbo, Prodeus, and More Megan Spurr https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/06/23/xbox-game-pass-coming-soon-june-2021/ [https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/06/23/xbox-game-pass-coming-soon-june-2021/] Windows 11 reveal confirms Xbox Game Pass and xCloud integration, as well as Android Austin Wood https://www.gamesradar.com/windows-11-reveal-confirms-xbox-game-pass-and-xcloud-integration/ [https://www.gamesradar.com/windows-11-reveal-confirms-xbox-game-pass-and-xcloud-integration/] Tekken X Street Fighter Might Still Happen, It's Just On "Pause" Jeremy Winslow https://www.gamespot.com/articles/tekken-x-street-fighter-might-still-happen-its-just-on-pause/1100-6493204/ [https://www.gamespot.com/articles/tekken-x-street-fighter-might-still-happen-its-just-on-pause/1100-6493204/] News Ghost of Tsushima mini-sequel Ghost of Ikishima rumored for PS5 Austin Wood https://www.gamesradar.com/ghost-of-tsushima-mini-sequel-ghost-of-ikishima-rumored-for-ps5/ [https://www.gamesradar.com/ghost-of-tsushima-mini-sequel-ghost-of-ikishima-rumored-for-ps5/] Video game conventions are happening again Nicole Carpenter https://www.polygon.com/22545220/pax-west-2021-dates-announcement-badges [https://www.polygon.com/22545220/pax-west-2021-dates-announcement-badges] DESPERATE METROID FANS REVEAL WHY WE NEED NINTENDO GAME PASS Joseph Yaden https://www.inverse.com/gaming/metroid-wii-u-proves-we-need-nintendo-game-pass [https://www.inverse.com/gaming/metroid-wii-u-proves-we-need-nintendo-game-pass] EA’s IP revival is reportedly a Dead Space ‘reimagining’ Andy Robinson https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/eas-ip-revival-is-reportedly-a-dead-space-reimagining/ [https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/eas-ip-revival-is-reportedly-a-dead-space-reimagining/] Listener Questions Andrew McMahon @Mcmahon_BearPig Are you guys picking up Mario Golf? I was going to until I heard it only had 6 courses and was stripped of a lot of features from the previous games. Why do you think Nintendo is regressing so many of their games? Connor Ewing @Connoerewing If a new Dead Space did happen, would you prefer it to be a sequel (either direct or just in the same universe as 1-3) or a complete reboot? Zac LaRocque-Walker @Zaclw What are your top 3 picks from the Wii U Virtual Console? Brigitte @Skywardsiren Do you think PAX will reverse its stance on not requiring proof of vaccination for the event considering the backlash? What We’ve Been Playing Chris: * Phantom Abyss (preview code provided) * Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance (thanks Xbox Game Pass) * Sonic: Lost World * Spyro: Year of the Dragon Josh: * Sea of Thieves * Fortnite Joseph: * Mario Golf: Super Rush Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Active Quest Episode 124: Guilty Gear Strive Review + How Long Will The Switch Survive?

Josh and Chris have a hot and steamy discussion over the longevity of the Nintendo Switch and they discuss Mass Effect, Guilty Gear Strive, and Ninja Gaiden Sigma. * Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden [https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fjosephyaden] * Josh Nichols - twitter.com/itsjerkjersh [https://twitter.com/itsjerkjersh] * Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites [https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FPenwellWrites] You can find us on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-quest/id1454726674], Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/active-quest], TuneIn [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Media--Entertainment-Podcasts/Active-Quest-p1222831/], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGOEhoHCTeZr6ioO6IA5b], and Google Play [https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivi7d3ywcllwr4oh7s2xyiknzlm?t%3DActive_Quest%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16]. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed [https://activequest.podbean.com/feed.xml]. Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow [https://twitter.com/ActiveQuestShow] Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com [ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com] Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Get our official shirt! teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front [https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front] We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 [https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275] Music Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm [https://soundcloud.com/novila-edm] Quick News An Alan Wake Remaster Might Have Been Found In The Epic Game Store John Carson gameinformer.com/news/2021/06/18/an-alan-wake-remaster-might-have-been-found-in-the-epic-game-store [https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2021/06/18/an-alan-wake-remaster-might-have-been-found-in-the-epic-game-store] So Many People Are Playing Battlefield 4 Again That EA Is Increasing Server Capacity Zack Zwiezen kotaku.com/so-many-people-are-playing-battlefield-4-again-that-ea-1847134348 [https://kotaku.com/so-many-people-are-playing-battlefield-4-again-that-ea-1847134348] Rockstar Is Shutting Down GTA Online On PS3 And Xbox 360 In December Marcus Stewart gameinformer.com/2021/06/16/rockstar-is-shutting-down-gta-online-on-ps3-and-xbox-360-in-december [https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/16/rockstar-is-shutting-down-gta-online-on-ps3-and-xbox-360-in-december] The Medium Crosses Over To PlayStation 5 In September Marcus Stewart gameinformer.com/2021/06/16/the-medium-crosses-over-to-playstation-5-in-september [https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/16/the-medium-crosses-over-to-playstation-5-in-september] News Microsoft is bringing next-gen Xbox games to the Xbox One with xCloud Tom Warren theverge.com/2021/6/16/22536418/microsoft-xbox-series-x-games-on-xbox-one-xcloud-streaming [https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/16/22536418/microsoft-xbox-series-x-games-on-xbox-one-xcloud-streaming] Nintendo President Comments On New Switch Hardware Ben Reeves gameinformer.com/2021/06/18/nintendo-president-comments-on-new-switch-hardware [https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/18/nintendo-president-comments-on-new-switch-hardware] Listener Questions Andrew McMahon How do you think the next WarioWare will turn out considering how Super Mario Party was pretty paired down when it came to creativity when compared to previous iterations. Do you think they’ll do the same with this one to make it more accessible to casual players? Joseph Yaden If a Wario Wario Wario, how much Wario would a Wario Wario if a Wario Wario Wario? What We’ve Been Playing Chris: * Guilty Gear Strive (review code provided) * Biomutant (review code provided) * Ninja Gaiden Sigma (review code provided) * Josh: * Mass Effect 3 (Mass Effect Legendary Edition) * Fortnite Recommended Reading Nintendo president Doug Bowser talks Switch Pro, licensing and mobile gaming - The Washington Post [https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/06/18/nintendo-doug-bowser-switch-interview/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Active Quest Episode 123: All The Important News From E3 2021 And Link's Sex Hair

Josh, Chris, and special guest Abram Buehner from Back Log Banter and CBR review E3 2021 * Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden [https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fjosephyaden] * Josh Nichols - twitter.com/itsjerkjersh [https://twitter.com/itsjerkjersh] * Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites [https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FPenwellWrites] * Special guest Abram Buehner - https://twitter.com/PnguinsWitCapes [https://twitter.com/PnguinsWitCapes] You can find us on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-quest/id1454726674], Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/active-quest], TuneIn [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Media--Entertainment-Podcasts/Active-Quest-p1222831/], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGOEhoHCTeZr6ioO6IA5b], and Google Play [https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivi7d3ywcllwr4oh7s2xyiknzlm?t%3DActive_Quest%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16]. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed [https://activequest.podbean.com/feed.xml]. Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow [https://twitter.com/ActiveQuestShow] Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com [ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com] Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Get our official shirt! teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front [https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front] We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 [https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275] Music Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm [https://soundcloud.com/novila-edm] Quick News News and Rate the Conferences Summer Game Fest [https://www.windowscentral.com/summer-game-fest-e3-2021-everything-announced](Windows Central) * Elden Ring, gets January 21, 2022 release date * Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands (fantasy sci-fi FPS spinoff of Borderlands that stars Andy Samberg, Wanda Sykes, Will Arnett and Ashly Burch) * Metal Slug Tactics, a strategy version of the classic game * Death Stranding: Director’s Cut Ubisoft Forward [https://www.windowscentral.com/ubisoft-forward-e3-2021-everything-announced] (Windows Central) * Rainbow Six Extraction trailer and release date of September 16 * Mario + Rabbids: Spark of Hope - brings in Rabbid Rosalina and a space setting * Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - an open world first person action game set in the Avatar universe. It is based in the Western area of Pandora that hasn’t been seen in the film. 2022 release date. Gearbox [https://www.ign.com/articles/gearbox-e3-2021-showcase-announcements-games-news] (IGN) * A bizarre interview from Randy Pitchford on the set of Borderlands * Godfall is coming to PS4 * Homeworld 3 in production Devolver [https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/devolver-digital-e3-overview-every-game-announced-2967744] (NME) * Wizard with a Gun, 2022 * Inscryption from Pony Island creator, deckbuilding roguelite * Death’s Door releases on Xbox and PC on July 20 * Trek to Yomi, 2022, looks like Ghost of Tsushima in a 2D platformer Xbox and Bethesda Showcase [https://www.gamesradar.com/xbox-e3-2021/] (GamesRadar) * Starfield releases on November 11, 2022 * Forza Horizon 5 set in Mexico, releases November 9, 2021 * Battlefield 2042 gameplay looks amazing * Jack Sparrow makes appearance in Sea of Thieves with free episode on June 22 * Redfall is a new IP from Arkane Austin, releases in the summer * Contraband, new multiplayer co-op game by Just Cause developer * Yakuza: Like A Dragon on Game Pass * 12 Minutes - August 19, 2021 * Hades on Xbox - August 13, 2021. It’s on Xbox Game Pass. * Halo Infinite gameplay * Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass Square Enix [https://www.kotaku.com.au/2021/06/everything-announced-at-the-square-enix-e3-2021-showcase/] (Kotaku) * Guardians of the Galaxy from Eidos Montreal releases on October 26, 2021, will be single player only, will have TellTale style storytelling with dialogue options * Babylon’s Fall is a live service title, coming to PS5, PS4, and PC. * Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin comes to all platforms in 2022, demo released but doesn’t work. It’s similar to Devil May Cry. Limited Run Games * Somehow Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties gets physical and digital release this year on Switch, PC, and PS4 * Castlevania: Rondo of Blood gets re-release on TurboDuo * River City Girls 2 and River City Girls Zero coming Nintendo [https://www.techradar.com/news/nintendo-direct-e3-2021-the-key-announcements-you-need-to-see] (TechRadar) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]