Cultured Swine

Unpacking the Far Out event; the iPhone 14 is here!

This week, Luke, Karen, and Stephen unpack all the announcements from Apple's Far Out event. With plenty of talk about Dynamic Island, Apple Watch Ultra, iPhone 14 Plus, and much more! Links: * Apple Watch SE 2 (2022) confirmed: Specs, price, release date, and everything you need to know | iMore [https://www.imore.com/health-fitness/apple-watch/apple-watch-se-2-2022-rumors] * Apple Watch Series 8 confirmed: Features, specs, price, and release date | iMore [https://www.imore.com/apple-watch-series-8-rumors-price-features-and-more] * Apple Watch Ultra confirmed: Features, specs, price, and release date | iMore [https://www.imore.com/apple-watch-pro] * iPhone 14 (2022) confirmed: Specs, price, release date, and everything you need to know | iMore [https://www.imore.com/iphone-14] * iPhone 14 Pro confirmed: Release date, price, specs, and everything you need to know | iMore [https://www.imore.com/iphone/iphone-14/iphone-14-pro] * AirPods Pro 2 (2022): Specs, release date, price, and everything you need to know | iMore [https://www.imore.com/airpods-pro-2-2022] Hosts: * Karen Freeman [https://twitter.com/KarenSFreeman] * Luke Filipowicz [https://twitter.com/LukeFilipowicz] * Stephen Warwick [https://twitter.com/StephenWarwick9]

"Smaller Scale"

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 [https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/assassins-creed-mirage-officially-revealed-more-coming-at-ubisoft-forward] * Grafaiai — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website [https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/grafaiai/] * New Tales from the Borderlands preview: Misfits and mayhem return | Windows Central [https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/new-tales-from-the-borderlands-preview] * Embracer Group acquires The Lord of the Rings IP, Limited Run Games, Tripwire Interactive, and more | Windows Central [https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/embracer-group-acquires-the-lord-of-the-ring-ip-limited-run-games-tripwire-interactive-and-more] * Logitech G Gaming Handheld sounds like a squarely mid-range cloud gaming console | Android Central [https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/logitech-g-gaming-handheld-leak] * Nintendo recap: Direct with Zelda games Wind Waker and Twilight Princess rumored for September | iMore [https://www.imore.com/gaming/nintendo-switch/nintendo-recap-direct-with-zelda-games-september]

Everyone is a Duncan Idaho

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 [https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/playstation/sony-raises-ps5-prices-in-canada-europe-japan-and-other-markets] * Xbox responds to PlayStation’s price hike | Windows Central [https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-responds-to-playstations-price-hike] * Gamescom 2022 LIVE: Latest announcements, news, trailers, and more | Windows Central [https://www.windowscentral.com/news/live/gamescom-2022] * Kirby's Dream Buffet for Nintendo Switch review: A sweet little racer reminiscent of Mario Party minigames | iMore [https://www.imore.com/gaming/nintendo-switch/kirbys-dream-buffet-for-nintendo-switch-review]

Salmon Cannons

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 [https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/sony-says-xboxs-call-of-duty-acquisition-could-influence-users-console-choice-microsoft-responds] * Microsoft says Sony's concerns about acquisition are unfounded, will keep ABK games multiplatform | Windows Central [https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-says-sonys-concerns-about-acquisition-are-unfounded-will-keep-abk-games-multiplatform] * Everything announced in the Splatoon 3 Direct | iMore [https://www.imore.com/gaming/nintendo-switch/everything-announced-in-the-splatoon-3-direct] * How to download the Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere demo | iMore [https://www.imore.com/gaming/nintendo-switch/how-to-download-the-splatoon-3-splatfest-world-premiere-demo] * Kirby's Dream Buffet rolls onto Nintendo Switch next week | iMore [https://www.imore.com/gaming/nintendo-switch/kirbys-dream-buffet-rolls-onto-nintendo-switch-on-august-next-week]

Cultured Swine

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 [https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/activision-blizzard-q2-2022] * Nintendo's declining sales due in part to economic issues and part shortages | iMore [https://www.imore.com/gaming/nintendo-switch/nintendos-declining-sales-due-in-part-to-economic-issues-and-part-shortages] * Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Best Fidough fan art | iMore [https://www.imore.com/gaming/nintendo-switch/pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-fidough-took-the-world-by-storm-and-were-hungry-for-more] * Everything announced at the August 2022 Pokémon Presents | iMore [https://www.imore.com/gaming/nintendo-switch/everything-announced-at-the-august-2022-pokemon-presents] * Xbox Game Pass 'Family Plan' FAQ: This is how much money you'll save sharing | Windows Central [https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-family-plan] * Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for Nintendo Switch review: A massive tale with emotional depth | iMore [https://www.imore.com/gaming/nintendo-switch/xenoblade-chronicles-3-nintendo-switch-review]