CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers Scott Johnson - Jon Jagger - Beau Schwartz

So it turns out Fallout on TV is rad, and we have lots of thoughts, with ZERO spoilers. As a result, some of us delved back into Fallout 4 and 76 with a weird twist. Also, confirmed leaks about PS5 Pro specs and PlayStation's new PC trophy feature this week. Todd Howard says "no dates" on Fallout 5. Hades 2 had a big test. Golden Axe gets animated at Comedy Central. Heist 2 is here to make us happy. Your texts too! And some calls on the other side.
GAMES THIS WEEK:
SCOTT
All the Fallouts, especially 76
Final Fantasy 14
Buckshot Roulette
JON
Spell Rogue
Balatro
NeiR Replicant
BEAU
No Rest For The Wicked
Starcraft 2
WoW SoD
BG3 Multiplayer Run

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Lots to discuss and none of it has to do with girls faces. Time to highlight BAFTA Awards Winners, the Fallout TV show's critical acclaim, and Microsoft/Blizzard's new deal with Netease, despite previous breakdowns. We hit on the absence of Dead Space 2 Remake and the reasons why, the pricey Ubisoft SW game, and Microsoft/Xbox's progress on their next console. Seems like that thing is full steam ahead. Listener emails and texts, including recommendations for Blood Bowl 3 and excitement over Slay the Spire 2's announcement. And more! (Dear Martha too!)
GAMES WE PLAYED THIS WEEK
SCOTT
Dead Island 2
Final Fantasy 14
Spell Rogue
Balatro
Hotwheels 2
JON
NieR Replicant
Fortnite
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Balatro
BEAU
World of Warcraft phase 3
- Scored Sul'Thraze the Lasher on day 2
- Sunken Temple
- Much more WoW biz

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What to do with a Sonic balloon. The dominance of older games in recent research is a little eyeopening, raising questions on innovation and project impacts. "Dear Martha" delves into gamer drama, while BAFTA polls honor Lara Croft. Notable points about System Shock remake update and some other side news. Plus, emails and texts!
WHAT WE PLAYED:
SCOTT GAMES
Darksiders
Darksiders II
Songs of Conquest
AFK Journey
JON GAMES
More No Man's Sky, Baldur's Gate 3, WWE 2K24, and Helldivers 2
Dragons Dogma 2
Final Fantasy XIV's XVI event
Legend of Korra in Fortnite
BEAU GAMES
Solo Adventures in Hearthstone
Shogun Showdown
SpellRogue
Fights in Tight Spaces
Griftlands

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The whole world seems to be playing Dragon's Dogma 2, but not us. Wonder what's up with that! Also, we've a discussion about Phil Spencer's concerns regarding the gaming industry growth and Xbox's strategy shift. Interesting stuff. Other news includes Stardew Valley's revived success, Take 2 acquiring Gearbox, and Relic becoming independent again. Emails clarifying male anatomy terms and a text suggesting a new co-op game, "Plate Up!", and a giveaway of a Mobius Gaming Laptop from DogHouse Systems!
SCOTT PLAYED
Lightyear Frontier
Dying Light 2: Stay Human
Serious start to Crusader Kings III
The System Shock remake
And some usuals.
JON PLAYED
Baldur's Gate 3
No Man's Sky new update
BEAU PLAYED
Starcraft 2 Coop commanders
WoW Classic
HL2 in VR!

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Ubisoft unveiled an AI-driven virtual assistant, offering visual and audio features. And it kinda sucks. Scott explored "Lightyear Frontier" and "Enslaved: Odyssey to the West," while Jon enjoyed "Civilization VI" and "Baldur's Gate 3." Beau made progress in "Like A Dragon" and tried "Timberborn" and "Plunderstorm." Blizzard's WoW Battle Royale mode, BG3 news, and Stardew Valley's record-breaking update. Also, Margot Robbie plans a Sims movie, while Nvidia predicts AI-generated games within a decade. Emails and texts and more!
SHARED PLAY
Ravenswatch
SCOTT PLAYED
Lightyear Frontier (Gamepass, Steam)
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West (Steam)
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (Steam...insanely on sale)
(more BORE Blasters...so hooked...and other stuff from last couple weeks)
JON PLAYED
Civ 6
Baldur's Gate 3
BEAU PLAYED
Plunderstorm (wow)
Classic WoW
Tiberborn
Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth


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On this episode of CORE: The woes of moving house. Scott got a Playstation Portal and is excited about several games including Unicorn Overlord and Granblue Fantasy Relink as a result. Jon has been busy moving but has also been playing WWE 2K24 and building FROG Wreslting 2.0. Beau has been playing WoW, FF7 Remake/Rebirth, and Spider-Man 2. We get breaking news about a PS5 Pro rumor. In the news, the controversy surrounding the recent release of STAR WARS™: Battlefront Classic Collection, the surprising success of Sea of Thieves pre-orders on PS5, and the announcement of Summer Games Fest. They also discuss the passing of Dragonball Z creator Akira Toriyama. The episode ends with a listener-submitted dad joke and some calls and stuff!
SCOTT GAMES
The Playstation Portal
Unicorn Overlord
Granblue Fantasy Relink
BORE Blasters
Honkai Star Rail
JON GAMES
WWE 2k4
BEAU GAMES
WoW SoD
FF 7 Remake
FF 7 Rebirth
Spider-Man 2

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