In this very Nintendo-centric episode, Rebecca, Carli, and Sam geek out over the recent Animal Crossing Direct, Switch Online Expansion Pack, and Metroid Dread. There's also details to report on Avowed, an upcoming Xbox exclusive title. LINKS: Everything announced in the October 2021 Animal Crossing Direct | iMore Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise — Everything you need to know | iMore Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack pricing revealed, starts at $50 for one year | iMore It's safer to buy the Animal Crossing: New Horizons DLC separately than with the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack | iMore Animal Crossing: New Horizons — How to use the Island Backup & Restoration Service | iMore Nintendo Switch OLED model review: The prettiest handheld experience Nintendo has to offer | iMore Metroid Dread for Nintendo Switch review: A gorgeous return to form for Samus | iMore Metroid retrospective: A history of the franchise | iMore Details on Xbox exclusive Avowed: The Outer Worlds meets medieval fantasy | Windows Central 

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Trash Island

We are 100! To celebrate, we bring back Russell Holly for some reminiscing, gaming news, and LOTS of cryptic talk! LINKS: Alan Wake Remastered review: Bringing a great game back into the light | Windows Central Myst in VR would have made 10-year-old me cry happy tears | Android Central The Legend of Zelda 35th anniversary retrospective: A windy adventure | iMore You don't know what a Zelda game is | iMore Assassin's Creed history: The full story (so far) | Windows Central 

Their Magic is Sparkles

Carli is out this week, so Rebecca leads Jen and special guest Sam Tolbert on an expedition into recent game dev studio acquisitions, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Switch OLED, and more. LINKS: Netflix makes its first gaming acquisition in Oxenfree developer Night School Studio | Windows Central Sony acquires Bluepoint Games as a PS5 developer for Sony Worldwide Studios | Android Central Demon's Souls remake crosses 1.4 million copies sold, Bluepoint's next game is an original title for PS5 | Android Central Pokémon Legends: Arceus — Everything you need to know | iMore Are there gyms in Pokémon Legends: Arceus? | iMore Nintendo 4K kit claims and Switch OLED Models out in the wild ahead of launch | iMore Nintendo Switch OLED Model is a much bigger deal than you think | iMore 

A Very Small Doom

The JP team report on everything announced at the September 2021 Nintendo Direct, including news that Chris Pratt will voice our favorite plumber in an upcoming film. Needless to say, we have thoughts! LINKS: Apple rejects Epic's request to bring Fortnite back to the App Store | iMore Activision Blizzard, CEO Bobby Kotick subpoenaed by SEC over toxic workplace allegations | Windows Central Everything announced at the September 2021 Nintendo Direct | iMore N64 and Sega Genesis emulators coming to Nintendo Switch in late October | iMore Death Stranding Director's Cut for PS5 review: More light-hearted fun, even for new players | Android Central Kena: Bridge of Spirits for PS5 review — Charming its way into my heart | Android Central 

The One About Chris Pratt

This week, we make a few quick stops into Epic v. Apple and Activision Blizzard corner before signing the praises of Deathloop for PS5. Nintendo Switch has finally received a software update that enables Bluetooth audio support. Additonally, rumors are swirling about Nintendo Switch Online getting N64 games, and a curious firmware update has been released for the dock accessory of the OLED Switch model. LINKS: As expected, Epic Games has appealed a court ruling in its spat with Apple | iMore Epic Games pays Apple $6 million as result of Epic v. Apple lawsuit | iMore Deathloop for PS5 review: A deadly day I didn't want to end | Android Central Activision Blizzard charged with violating labor laws in union complaint | Windows Central Nintendo Switch finally gets Bluetooth audio support with latest update | iMore Rumor: Nintendo Switch Online to get Nintendo 64 games and different pricing tiers | iMore 

Inaccessibility Options

The JP crew talk about the Epic vs. Apple court ruling, Tripwire Interactive's now-former CEO, and everything announced at PlayStation Showcase 2021. Find a partner in life who speaks about you with the same level of affection that our hosts do about Venom! LINKS: Tripwire Interactive CEO out after supporting Texas anti-abortion law on Twitter | Windows Central Epic Games wins lawsuit victory against Apple over App Store payments | iMore Everything announced at the PlayStation Showcase 2021 — Wolverine, God of War: Ragnarok, more | Android Central 

Harrison Ford Corner

We've got a lot of news and rumors in store for you this week! Next-gen versions of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 may not be arriving this year. Also, the gang cover everything you need to know about preordering Horizon Forbidden West, Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles may be coming to Nintendo Switch, and more. LINKS: Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 next-gen versions may not arrive this year | Windows Central Horizon Forbidden West preorder guide: Every edition and what's in them on PS4 & PS5 | Android Central Report: Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles coming to the Nintendo Switch | iMore Game Boy games "likely" headed to Switch and Baldo makes us question the eShop | iMore GIVEAWAY: Win one of seven PowerA Nintendo Switch accessories! | iMore 

Mr. Twitch and Captain Pickhard

Sam Tolbert teams up with Carli and Rebecca for their analysis of everything announced at Gamescom 2021. They also check out Call of Duty: Vanguard, Saints Row, and chat about why you shouldn't preorder Halo Infinite. LINKS: DFEH says Activision Blizzard interfering with workplace investigation | Windows Central Overwatch is changing McCree's name after namesake fired from Blizzard | Windows Central Niantic restores pandemic bonus for US in Pokémon Go | iMore Xbox Gamescom 2021: Game announcements, trailers, and everything you missed | Windows Central Opening Night Live Gamescom 2021: Game announcements, trailers, and everything you missed | Windows Central Why Saints Row is a reboot: 'Those were games of a time' | Windows Central Call of Duty: Vanguard preview — A return to the fictional past | Windows Central Don't preorder Halo Infinite | Windows Central 

Team Trebuchet

Fortnite eschews originality by ripping off Among Us with their 'Imposter' mode. The crew also go Poké Balls deep into everything announced at the August 2021 Pokémon Presents. LINKS: Among Us devs react to Fortnite's shameless 'Impostor' mode rip off | Windows Central Everything announced at the August 2021 Pokémon Presents | iMore Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl dazzle in new gameplay, new features detailed | iMore Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut on PS5 review: Steep entry cost to a great expansion | Android Central 

Yu-Gi-Oh! on Motorcycles

This week, the gang check out the announcements from Nintendo Indie World, ID @ Xbox Showcase, and more! LINKS: Diablo 4 director, two others no longer with Activision Blizzard | Windows Central Nintendo Indie World: Everything announced during the August 2021 showcase | iMore ID@Xbox Showcase August 2021: Game announcements, trailers, and everything you missed | Windows Central Old Friends Dog Game interview: Eternally touching the hearts of players | Android Central Back 4 Blood open beta hands-on: Everything a Left 4 Dead fan could want | Windows Central 

Oh No! You're Hot!

There's more to say about the Activision Blizzard debacle, including a few rays of hope for change. The team also chat about a delay of Horizon Forbidden West to 2022, the painfulness of SSD expansion options for PS5, and loads more. LINKS: Activision Blizzard employees walk out in protest of leadership's response to lawsuit. But they're hopeful. | Windows Central Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick calls initial response to lawsuit 'tone deaf' | Windows Central Nearly 500 Ubisoft employees sign letter standing with Activision Blizzard walkout | Windows Central Horizon Forbidden West for PS5 and PS4 is reportedly delayed to 2022 | Android Central Sony's PS5 SSD storage expansions suck, but only for now | Android Central PS5: SSD storage expansion guide | Android Central 

We'll Be Your Friends

Activision Blizzard is being investigated by the state of California for sexist practices. Turns out, they appear to be yet another game developer with a toxic workplace. We also have our reviews of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and Pokémon Unite. LINKS: Activision Blizzard (Call of Duty, WoW) is being investigated for sexist workplace practices | Windows Central The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for Nintendo Switch review — Improvements can't help this remake from still falling short | iMore Pokémon Unite for Nintendo Switch review: A great introduction to the MOBA genre | iMore 

Please Don't Respect Me

The gang share their thoughts on the newly announced Steam Deck, including the target audience and how the experience is likely to differ from other consoles and PC-based gaming rigs. They also talk about enjoying games how you want to play them — and that includes easy mode! LINKS: Steam Deck: Specs, cost, and everything you need to know | Windows Central With the Steam Deck, Valve might beat Nintendo at its own game | Windows Central How to preorder Nintendo Switch OLED model | iMore Xbox is combating exclusion with its accessibility drive, and others should follow | Windows Central 

Just the Facts

This week, we weigh in on the Nintendo Switch OLED and express some trepidation that Assassin's Creed Infinity will be a "live service" game. The crew also check out Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, a new season of The Witcher, and more. LINKS: Nintendo Switch OLED model revealed, coming in October for $350 | iMore Differences between the Nintendo Switch OLED model and the previous models | iMore The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is not the upgrade we wanted | iMore Assassin's Creed Infinity reportedly pivoting to live service, yet leadership concerns loom large | Windows Central Assassin's Creed Infinity: Release date, gameplay, and everything you need to know | Windows Central Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin for Nintendo Switch review — Pokémon could learn a thing or two | iMore Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin tips and tricks for beginners — Battles, stats, eggs, genes, Monsties, and more | iMore 

They're more than just plastic...

Zachary Boddy hangs out with Carli and Jen this week as they talk about some recent Sony acquisitions, Minecraft, upcoming games, and more. LINKS: Zachary Boddy (@BoddyZachary) / Twitter Sony acquires Returnal dev Housemarque for PlayStation Studios | Android Central Sony acquires PC porting team Nixxes Software for PlayStation Studios | Android Central Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut comes to PS4 and PS5 in August alongside new expansion | Android Central Bloober Team possibly tackling Silent Hill is bittersweet for a desperate fandom | Windows Central Minecraft guide: How to survive your first night in Minecraft | Windows Central Report: Dead Space remake is in the works, inspired by Resident Evil remakes | Windows Central Doki Doki Literature Club Plus review: The cult horror game is now complete | Windows Central 

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