Oh, Elden Ring (is delayed), and we talk about Nintendo's new Online strategy. News we talk about in this episode: Twitch leaks: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-entirety-of-twitch-has-reportedly-been-leaked/ Elden Ring delayed to Feb 25, 2022: https://twitter.com/ELDENRING/status/1450100145689927683 The entirety of Twitch has reportedly been leaked (Source codes and user payouts among the data) | VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-entirety-of-twitch-has-reportedly-been-leaked/ Paid XP boosts have been added to Avengers, despite promises it would never happen: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/paid-xp-boosts-have-been-added-to-avengers-despite-promises-it-would-never-happen/ Final Fantasy 14 Surpasses 24 Million Players, Becomes Most Profitable Final Fantasy Game In the Series - IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-14-24-million-players-most-profitable Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack to be $49.99 USD for 12 months, $79.99 USD for family membership: https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/q8pk3m/nintendo_switch_online_expansion_pack_to_be_4999/ You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

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Episode 80 - Expansion Pass Plus

After 6 weeks, the gang is back! We talk about State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and everything in between. Oh, and SORA IS IN SMASH. News we talk about in this episode: General State of Play discussion: https://www.gamesradar.com/playstation-showcase-september-2021/ Epic vs Apple ruling revealed: Apple must allow App Store devs to redirect users to other payment systems: https://9to5mac.com/2021/09/10/epic-vs-apple-ruling-revealed-apple-must-allow-app-store-devs-to-redirect-users-to-other-payment-systems/ Konami is set to revive Metal Gear, Castlevania and Silent Hill: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/konami-is-set-to-revive-metal-gear-castlevania-and-silent-hill/ General Nintendo Direct discussion: https://www.gamesradar.com/nintendo-direct-september/ You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 79 - We‘re Back

We discuss some updates in the ActivisionBlizzard lawsuit, Gamescom, and DocWatch returns?! News we talk about this episode: Activision Blizzard ‘suppressed’ evidence in sex discrimination lawsuit, California claims: https://www.polygon.com/22641099/activision-blizzard-dfeh-gender-discrimination-lawsuit-amendment   Dr Disrespect Knows Why Twitch Banned Him And He’s Planning To Sue: https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2021/08/24/dr-disrespect-guy-beahm-suing-twitch-over-ban/ You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 78 - Gamescom 2021

Blizzard continues its turmoil, we talk about Back 4 Blood, and dig deep into Epic Games' financial plans. News we talk about this episode: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Sales Were Well Above EA's Expectations: https://www.ign.com/articles/mass-effect-legendary-edition New leadership at Blizzard: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/blizzard/23706475/new-leadership-at-blizzard Jason Schreier: "NEWS: Blizzard's head of HR, Jesse Meschuk, is also no longer at the company, Bloomberg has learned": https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1422653540774907907 PS5 is the fastest-selling PlayStation as it hits 10m sales milestone: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-07-28-ps5-is-the-fastest-selling-playstation-as-it-hits-10-million-sales-milestone Epic has sunk $500M into the Epic Games Store, doesn't expect to make a profit until 2027: https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-has-sunk-dollar500m-into-the-epic-games-store-doesnt-expect-to-make-a-profit-until-2027/ Deathloop has gone gold! https://twitter.com/deathloop/status/1423297769524056064 New World Delays Release Until September 28th: https://twitter.com/playnewworld/status/1422969580394319877 You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 77 -Bumpin' Beats

The actual, better new Nintendo Switch from Valve is announced! Also, the viewport team talks about how Blizzard has screwed up big time, and their excitement about the new Battlefield 2042 game mode. News we talk about this episode: Blizzard is a frat house: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/activision-blizzard-sued-by-california-over-frat-boy-culture Blizzard Botched Warcraft III Remake After Internal Fights, Pressure Over Costs: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/blizzard-botched-warcraft-iii-remake-after-internal-fights-pressure-over-costs-1.1631788 Due to ongoing situation, no work being on on WOW: https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/world-of-warcraft-dev-says-no-work-is-being-done-on-the-game-following-company-lawsuit-3002950 Steam Deck: https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck EA play live 2021: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/ea-play-live-2021-live-blog You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 76 - Steam Deck and The Rest of 2021

It's been a little bit hasn't it? Per tradition, it's been a little bit quiet after E3, but there has been some huge hardware news from Nintendo and a State of Play from Sony. Warning: We talk about what we've been playing for about 45 minutes. News we talk about this episode: Switch OLED: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/oled-model/ State of Play July 2021: https://blog.playstation.com/2021/07/08/state-of-play-july-2021-all-trailers-and-complete-recap/ FF16 News: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-16-may-skip-tgs-2021-but-story-is-finished-and-english-vo-almost-done/1100-6493802/ You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 75 - Catch Up

For the first time, live from West Seattle, it's Viewport Relay Live! The viewport team talks about what they thought about E3 2021 IN PERSON. Which conference got the highest marks? Which got the lowest? Find out in this episode. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 74 - E3 2021

E3 is just around the corner! The viewport team shares their raw takes on what they think will happen at the Ubisoft, Xbox, Nintendo and Square Enix conferences. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 73 - PrE3 2021

With E3 looming, the news starts to dry up. We still have time to talk about Fanfest, Ubisoft, and The International! News we talk about this episode: FFXIV FanFest: https://fanfest.finalfantasyxiv.com/2021/na/ Total War Warhammer 3 cinematic and gameplay trailer released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--89PwHsKJM Ubisoft says it will shift to more “high-end free-to-play” games: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-says-its-changing-strategy-to-focus-on-more-high-end-free-to-play-games/  Starfield is exclusive to Xbox and PC: https://twitter.com/jeffgrubb/status/1393383582370992128  The International 10: https://www.dota2.com/newsentry/3066366095803889976  EA Play Live is coming back July 22nd: https://twitter.com/EA/status/1392147491915763719  You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 72 - Thirst

It begins. The Big Book of Bets. The viewport team is tasked with finishing games by a deadline or else face the consequences. News we talk about this episode: Epic Apple documents show PS4, not iPhone, is Fortnite’s cash cow: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/28/22407939/fortnite-biggest-platform-revenue-playstation-not-ios-iphone State of play: https://www.cbr.com/state-play-biggest-reveals-april-2021/  Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – Gameplay Trailer I PS5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p_gg9UW9k4  Battlefield 6 - Leaked 2 Screenshots: https://twitter.com/_tom_henderson_/status/1388622810231279619?s=21 Battlefield Franchise Update: https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/news/battlefield-franchise-update-oskar-gabrielson  Respawn is forming a new IP that will "pioneer new ways to enable 'adventuring until the heat death of the universe'": https://www.respawn.com/careers/software-engineer-new-product-incubation  You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 71 - Big Book of Bets

Amazon Game Studios continues to struggle, we discuss if BioShock Infinite was a good game, and Jeff Kaplan's departure from Blizzard. News we talk about this episode: Bloomberg: Sony’s Obsession With Blockbusters Is Stirring Unrest Within PlayStation Empire: https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1380476925811032065?s=21 Amazon Cancels Its The Lord of the Rings MMORPG: https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-cancels-its-the-lord-of-the-rings-mmorpg BioShock 4 will be an open world game, a job advert has suggested | VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bioshock-4-will-be-an-open-world-game-a-job-advert-has-suggested/ Deathloop delayed until September 14, 2021: https://twitter.com/deathloop/status/1380160144206626824?s=19 Our Improved PlayStation 5 Packaging: https://www.sie.com/en/blog/our-improved-playstation-5-packaging/ Age of Empires IV - Gameplay Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTaCrP_U4ao Jeff Kaplan leaves Blizzard. New Overwatch game director — Aaron Keller: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/news/23665015/ PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita Will Continue Operations: https://blog.playstation.com/2021/04/19/playstation-store-on-ps3-and-ps-vita-will-continue-operaions/ You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 70 - Changes

It's the end of year 3, which means another installment of Annual Analysis! Thank you so much for all your support in the past three years. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 69 - Annual Analysis 3

Continuing to talk about the new Nintendo Switch, dead games that aren't really dead, and Discord's acquisition news. News we talk about this episode: Square Enix Presents: https://www.polygon.com/22337940/square-enix-presents-march-2021-announcements-trailers-release-dates MS and Discord: https://twitter.com/business/status/1374183042600820743  Switch pro news: https://twitter.com/6d6f636869/status/1374260197724626944?s=19 ‘Marvel Avengers’ Sees 5x Player Increase After Hawkeye’s Release: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2021/03/22/marvels-avengers-sees-5x-player-increase-after-hawkeyes-release/?sh=3b7f17ce738a Fallout 76 | Fallout 76: Inside the Vault – 2021 Roadmap and AMA: https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/article/5XyzcQiBzFCYI4hMris1L3/fallout-76-inside-the-vault-2021-roadmap-and-ama Play at Home 2021: https://blog.playstation.com/2021/03/17/play-at-home-2021-update-10-free-games-to-download-this-spring/ You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 68 - International Individuals

We talk Perfect Tower II, Loop Hero, State of Play, new Pokemon games, dead games, and the new Nintendo Switch. News we talk about in this episode: February 2021 - State of Play: https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-playstation-state-of-play-february-2021-live-updates-everything-announced-news Pokemon Sinnoh Remakes + RPG: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-legends-arceus-plus-pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-pokemon-shining-pearl-for-nintendo-switch Anthem: https://blog.bioware.com/2021/02/24/anthem-update/ Artifact: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/583950/view/3047218819080842820 Jason Schreier: "Following the success of Jedi Fallen Order and the failure of Anthem, EA has allowed BioWare to make the next Dragon Age a single-player RPG. Previously, it was planned as a service game": https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1365005940739743745 Nintendo to buy rigid OLED display panels from Samsung Display for a new Switch model planned this year, people familiar with the matter say. 7-inch, 720p. Mass production as early as from June: https://twitter.com/6d6f636869/status/1367277999721050114 New Switch model will have exclusive games that won’t run on normal Switch: https://screenrant.com/nintendo-switch-pro-exclusive-games-rumor/ You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 67 - The New Switch

Two events happened in the past 2 weeks, so let's talk about it. We talk Nintendo Direct, and Blizzcon. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Episode 66 - Directly to You

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