Annapurna Interactive has its staff quit out of nowhere, so what's going on there?

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• The PlayStation Pro announcement sparked significant discussion among gamers.
• Microsoft's layoffs reflect ongoing challenges in the gaming industry.
• Total War Warhammer 3 continues to be popular among players.
• Space Marine 2 has received positive feedback for its gameplay and design.
• Flappy Bird's return is marred by controversy surrounding its new ownership.
• Assassin's Creed Shadows will be featured at PAX Australia, generating excitement.
• The gaming community is eager for big announcements at upcoming events.
• The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the context behind gaming news.
• The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of the gaming industry.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Resources

• Annapurna Video-Game Team Resigns, Leaving Partners Scrambling - Bloomberg
• Microsoft lays off further 650 Xbox staff, no games cancelled or studios closed | Eurogamer.net
• Space Marine 2 most successful Steam launch for Warhammer 40K series | Eurogamer.net
• That Flappy Bird Revival Is Not As Wholesome As You Think
• Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Be Playable At PAX Australia Ahead Of Release

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• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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One video game is released to acclaim, and the other lasts just less than two weeks before it's scrubbed from the timeline.

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• NBA 2K25 features improved gameplay and animations but continues to face criticism for its monetization system.
• The game Concord was poorly marketed and executed, leading to its cancellation just 11 days after release.
• Sony's focus on multiplayer games and lack of support for smaller, single-player experiences like Astro Bot is a cause for concern.
• The Secret Level episode based on Concord will still be released despite the game's cancellation.
• There is a need for better marketing and support for indie games and single-player experiences in the gaming industry. The hosts have mixed opinions on the gaming market, with criticisms of PlayStation and Xbox's performance.
• Astro's Playroom is praised for its nostalgic and joyful elements, and the hosts express excitement for the game.
• The design choices in the Minecraft movie trailer receive criticism, particularly the use of live-action components.
• The hosts discuss the reactions to the Minecraft movie trailer, including right-wing backlash.
• The conversation highlights the importance of creativity and imagination in gaming experiences.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Resources

• The Minecraft Movie Teaser Looks Like A Nightmarish Fever Dream
• Concord will reportedly remain in Amazon's upcoming Secret Level series despite recent shutdown | Eurogamer.net

Arcade Couch Credits:

• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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We discuss Star Wars Outlaws and Deadlock, the newest game from Valve!

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• Deadlock is praised for its MOBA elements and character variety
• Star Wars: Outlaws receives criticism for its lackluster narrative and repetitive missions
• The hosts express disappointment with Star Wars: Outlaws and rate it around 5.5 out of 10 Star Wars: Hunters has frustrating mechanics, including inconsistent enemy AI and confusing level design.
• The Nintendo Direct announcements include a variety of upcoming game releases and updates.
• The new trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 generates excitement and showcases the interplay between Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. The Sonic 2 spoiler cast on What Do Want To Watch was the most donated episode last month.
• The updated Zelda timeline places Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on separate timelines, which has sparked debate among fans.
• The Nintendo Live event had some logistical issues, but attendees still had a good time.
• Annapurna has acquired the film and TV rights for Control and Alan Wake in a partnership with Remedy Entertainment.
• Emio the Smiling Man is a visual novel game on the Switch that features a creepy villain and engaging gameplay.
• Arco is a pixel art isometric game set in Latin America in the late 1800s, where players control indigenous characters fighting against bandits.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Resources

• Star Wars Outlaws players told to restart game offered cosmetic ship trinket by Ubisoft as apology | Eurogamer.net
• Everything Announced At The August Double Nintendo Direct
• The First Sonic 3 Movie Trailer Shows Off Keanu Reeves As Shadow And Double The Jim Carrey
• A New Zelda Timeline Confirms That BOTW And TOTK Exist On A Different Timeline To The Rest Of The Games
• Alan Wake and Control film and television rights acquired by Annapurna | Eurogamer.net

Arcade Couch Credits:

• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

All Episodes:

• https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/

Support Us:

• http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion