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In our latest podcast episode, we break down the biggest highlights from Summer Game Fest 2024, covering an incredible array of game reveals and exciting trailers. We discuss the much-anticipated Lego Horizon Adventures, the upcoming Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and the brutal zombie shooter No More Room in Hell 2. Additionally, we delve into the new gameplay footage for Star Wars Outlaws and the announcement of Sid Meier's Civilization VII. Tune in as we explore the diverse lineup, including titles from Blumhouse Games, a VR Batman adventure, and the return of EA’s Skate. We cover the highlights, including the return of beloved franchises like Gears of War with "E-Day" and Doom with "The Dark Ages." We also explore fresh looks at highly anticipated games like "State of Decay 3," "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," and "Perfect Dark." The showcase wasn't just about games, though; it also unveiled three new Xbox Series X|S console options and an exciting deep-dive into "Call of Duty: Black Ops 6." Join us as we break down these announcements and more, offering insights and reactions to what promises to be an exhilarating year for gamers.

0:00 Intro

0:40 Updates

4:06 Summer Game Fest 2024: Everything Announced https://tinyurl.com/mtewvnw4 

6:30 Lego Horizon Adventures

7:54 Quidditch Champions

10:41 Star Wars Outlaws

15:01 Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

17:08 Batman: Arkham Shadow VR

18:56 Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind

19:31 MECHA Break 

22:03 The First Descendant 

22:29 Alan Wake 2 Night Springs DLC 

23:45 Skate gameplay reveals

25:12 Valorant is coming to consoles

26:43 Dune: Awakening

27:43 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

30:30 Delta Force: Hawk Ops

31:44 Killer Bean

32:53 Wanderstop

33:34 New World: Aeternum

37:06 Phantom Blade Zero

38:34 Missed Games

42:30 Xbox Games Showcase 2024

44:31 Avowed

45:55 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

46:25 Doom: The Dark Ages

47:46 Fable

49:49 Gears of War: E-Day

53:18 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

54:41 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

55:22 Perfect Dark 

57:01 South of Midnight

59:01 State of Decay 3

1:01:07 World Premieres1:24:11 New Updates for Live Games 

1:32:30 Ubisoft Forward 2024: Everything Announced https://tinyurl.com/mr22fu57 

1:42:37 Outro



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In our latest episode, we dive into Take-Two's potential closure or sale of its indie label Private Division, exploring what this means for the indie game scene. We also highlight Juicy Button's impressive $3 million seed funding to develop a new 4X strategy game, backed by industry veterans. Additionally, we discuss The Believer Company's release of its open-source tool, Friendshipper, aiming to revolutionize game development. For horror fans, we break down the exciting new trailer and release date for the Silent Hill 2 remake, set for October. Finally, we recap the latest PlayStation State of Play, showcasing upcoming titles like Concord, Astro Bot, and Monster Hunter Wilds.

0:00 Intro

0:44 Updates

8:49 Take-Two reportedly planning to close or sell Private Division https://tinyurl.com/y4ndt9be

17:17 New studio Juicy Button raises $3 Million https://tinyurl.com/2p9bmr9j

26:59 Believer Open-source tool Friendshipper https://tinyurl.com/2s3ja8te

38:11 Silent Hill 2 remake get new gameplay trailer release date https://tinyurl.com/2hup2wnm

1:02:03 PlayStation State Of Play Full Showcase https://tinyurl.com/yc8fsfj4 

1:20:11 Summers Game Fest Predictions1:24:30 Outro



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In the latest episode of the M2 Podcast, we dive into the impressive launch of Ubisoft's XDefiant, which has amassed nearly 8 million unique players in its first week, shattering expectations. We also discuss the ongoing saga of Star Citizen, which has now raised over $700 million without a release date in sight. YouTube's new Playables feature, offering a range of casual games across mobile and desktop, is another highlight, reflecting the trend of tech companies integrating gaming into their services. Sony's upcoming State of Play broadcast promises exciting updates on 14 PS5 and PS VR2 games, potentially from beloved studios like Naughty Dog and Insomniac Games. Finally, we reflect on CD Projekt Red's announcement that they have officially ceased development on Cyberpunk 2077, marking the end of a long and tumultuous journey for the game.

0:00 Intro

0:34 Updates17:01 XDefiant Hits Around 8 Million Players https://tinyurl.com/4x5myes3 23:08 Star Citizen Pushes Through the $700 Million https://tinyurl.com/2e5x28dc 

39:36 YouTube rolls out its new Playables games to all users https://tinyurl.com/5ekyp5sf 45:37 PlayStation State Of Play https://tinyurl.com/3tp9mbr8 

57:43 No One Is Working on Cyberpunk 2077 https://tinyurl.com/3jadht5v 

1:14:41 Video Game Releases 

1:21:15 Outro



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In our latest episode of the M2 Podcast, we dive into the tech-packed OneXPlayer X1 Mini, a handheld gaming PC featuring detachable controllers, swappable SSDs, and more. We also discuss Nintendo's surprising acquisition of Shiver Entertainment, the studio behind the Switch ports of Mortal Kombat 1 and Hogwarts Legacy. Additionally, we cover IGN's purchase of several major gaming sites, the new Super Mario 64 mod allowing players to create and share their own levels, and Activision's formation of Elsewhere Entertainment, a studio dedicated to developing a narrative-based AAA franchise. Tune in for an in-depth look at these exciting developments in the gaming world!

0:00 Intro

0:30 Update

8:32 The OneXPlayer X1 Mini https://tinyurl.com/5ettvs54

18:56 Nintendo acquiring the studio that ported Hogwarts Legacy https://tinyurl.com/5av53nch

29:44 IGN Buys Four Major Gaming Sites https://tinyurl.com/439kknvy

47:01 Super Mario 64 Mod Lets You Build And Share Your Own Levels https://tinyurl.com/3d5wyj7y

53:28 Activision Creating Narrative-Based AAA Franchise https://tinyurl.com/mrbc483z

1:09:43 Outro

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In our latest episode of "Bits, Bytes, and Banter," we dive deep into the current turbulence in the gaming industry. First, we discuss Epic Games facing yet another fine, this time $1.2 million from the Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets, for exploiting children with Fortnite's microtransactions. We then shift to Ubisoft's major announcements and cancellations, including the reveal of Assassin's Creed Shadows, which introduces dual protagonists—a samurai and a shinobi—and the surprising cancellation of The Division Heartland. Additionally, we marvel at the breakout success of Animal Well, a critically acclaimed Metroidvania that's only 34MB in size. Join us as we break down these headlines and explore what they mean for the future of gaming.

0:00 Intro

0:43 Updates

6:28 Epic gets fined over Fortnite shop https://tinyurl.com/3ct3mdpf 

14:48 The first Assassin’s Creed Shadows trailer shows off dual samurai / ninja action https://tinyurl.com/3xujx2s5 

25:12 Ubisoft has canceled The Division Heartland  https://tinyurl.com/5n7dbk3u 

37:19 Metroidvania hit Animal Well is only 34MB https://tinyurl.com/ycykt6jr 

48:09 Tierlist https://tiermaker.com/create/video-game-series-928883 

1:33:31 Outro


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In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the recent shake-ups in the gaming industry, including Remedy Entertainment's cancellation of 'Project Kestrel' to focus on other projects, the fallout from a Helldivers 2 community manager's dismissal after encouraging negative reviews over a now-canceled PSN mandate, Microsoft's devastating cuts at Bethesda, and the turmoil within Microsoft's Xbox leadership following studio closures. We also discuss growing criticism towards Xbox boss Phil Spencer for the recent decisions made by the company. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of these developments and their implications for the gaming community.

0:00 Intro

0:35 Updates

14:05 Remedy Cancels Project Kestrel To Focus On Other Games https://tinyurl.com/3am6ek5n 

20:21 Helldivers 2 community manager seemingly fired  https://tinyurl.com/3w2e3727 30:16 Microsoft Closes Developer Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks https://tinyurl.com/yzf9bk4j 

53:26 Inside Microsoft’s Xbox turmoil https://tinyurl.com/27fwutkf 

1:13:46 It's Time To Stop Giving Xbox Boss Phil Spencer A Pass https://tinyurl.com/7mmfyszv 

1:25:52 Outro



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