Active Quest The HP Video Game Podcast Network
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Three great friends Joseph Yaden, Josh Nichols, and Chris Penwell discuss the week's news or main topic with plenty of humor and digs at each other. Then, they discuss what they've been playing. You can join in too with the discussion!
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Assassin's Creed Going Live Service, A Disappointing State of Play, And A New Switch (Kinda)
Joseph and Chris discuss the future of Assassin's Creed and the new Switch OLED Model. Plus, Chris reviews Boomerang X.
Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden
Josh Nichols - twitter.com/itsjerkjersh
Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites
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Music
Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm
Quick News
Starts at 9:00
Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Bloodroots, Farming Simulator 19, UFC 4, and More
Megan Spurr
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/07/06/coming-soon-xbox-game-pass-july-2021/
PS Now Confirms Leaked Line-Up for July 2021, Plus More PS4 Games
Liam Croft
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/07/ps_now_confirms_leaked_line-up_for_july_2021_plus_more_ps4_games
The Witcher 3’s next-gen version will include DLC based on the Netflix show
Andy Robinson
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-witcher-3s-next-gen-version-will-include-dlc-based-on-the-netflix-show/
Death Stranding: Director’s Cut has new story missions and improved combat
Andrew Webster
https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/8/22569182/death-stranding-directors-cut-new-features-release-date-ps5
News
Watch Again: State of Play shows off 11 upcoming PS5 and PS4 games
Chris Scullion
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/watch-again-state-of-play-shows-off-11-upcoming-ps5-and-ps4-games/
Ubisoft’s next Assassin’s Creed will be a live service game
Maddy Myers
https://www.polygon.com/22566556/ubisoft-assassins-creed-infinity-live-service-game
Nintendo Switch OLED Model - Price, Release Date, Specs, Battery Life And Where It Leaves 'Switch Pro'
Gavin Lane & Damien McFerran
https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/nintendo-switch-oled-model-price-release-date-specs-battery-life-and-where-it-leaves-switch-pro
Listener Questions
#1 Turner and Hooch Fan
@TurnerandDouche
Hey buds, so GTA 6... do you think we will finally be able to play as Grimace from McDongalds?
What We’ve Been Playing
Chris:
Boomerang X (review code provided for RetroWare review)
FIFA 21 manager mode
Josh:
Joseph:
Warzone
Metro Exodus
Recommended Reading
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PlayStation Makes Big Moves, Don't Miss Death's Door, and A New SIlent Hill?
Joseph and Chris discusses PlayStation's acquisition of Returnal developer Housemarque, Chris previews Death's Door, and is a new Silent Hill by horror studio Bloober Team on the way?
Hosts and info:
Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden
Josh Nichols - twitter.com/itsjerkjersh
Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites
You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.
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Music
Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm
Quick News
Ghost of Tsushima is getting an enhanced director’s cut on the PS4 and PS5
Jay Peters
https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/1/22559264/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-sony-ps4-ps5-sucker-punch-iki-island
PS Plus July 2021 Free PS5, PS4 Games Announced
Robert Ramsey
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/07/ps_plus_july_2021_free_ps5_ps4_games_announced
New Games with Gold for July 2021
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/06/29/new-games-with-gold-for-july-2021/\
News
Sony buys Returnal developer Housemarque
Wesley Yin-Poole
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-29-sony-buys-returnal-developer-housemarque
Sony adds PC port developer to PlayStation Studios
Michael McWhertor
https://www.polygon.com/22558968/playstation-studios-acquires-nixxes-software-pc-ports
Sony Acquisition of Bluepoint Games Supposedly Leaked by Image Mistake
Robert Ramsey
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/06/sony_acquisition_of_bluepoint_games_supposedly_leaked_by_image_mistake
Konami and Bloober Team announce partnership amid Silent Hill links
Chris Scullion
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/konami-and-bloober-team-announce-partnership-amid-silent-hill-links/
Xbox Cloud Gaming is Now Fully Available to All Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers
Joseph Knoop
https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-cloud-gaming-game-pass-ultimate-release
Dead Space 4 is reportedly ‘a full remake’ inspired by recent Resident Evils
Andy Robinson
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/dead-space-4-is-reportedly-a-full-remake-inspired-by-recent-resident-evils/
What We’ve Been Playing
Chris:
Death’s Door (review code provided)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Josh:
Joseph:
Returnal
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Nintendo, Please Hand Us Your Old Games, Dead Space Rumors
Joseph, Josh, and Chris plead to Nintendo for access to their old games, new Dead Space rumors are spreading, and Chris talks about Phantom Abyss.
Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden
Josh Nichols - twitter.com/itsjerkjersh
Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites
You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.
Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow
Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com
Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!
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Music
Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm
Quick News
Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Gang Beasts, Limbo, Prodeus, and More
Megan Spurr
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/06/23/xbox-game-pass-coming-soon-june-2021/
Windows 11 reveal confirms Xbox Game Pass and xCloud integration, as well as Android
Austin Wood
https://www.gamesradar.com/windows-11-reveal-confirms-xbox-game-pass-and-xcloud-integration/
Tekken X Street Fighter Might Still Happen, It's Just On "Pause"
Jeremy Winslow
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/tekken-x-street-fighter-might-still-happen-its-just-on-pause/1100-6493204/
News
Ghost of Tsushima mini-sequel Ghost of Ikishima rumored for PS5
Austin Wood
https://www.gamesradar.com/ghost-of-tsushima-mini-sequel-ghost-of-ikishima-rumored-for-ps5/
Video game conventions are happening again
Nicole Carpenter
https://www.polygon.com/22545220/pax-west-2021-dates-announcement-badges
DESPERATE METROID FANS REVEAL WHY WE NEED NINTENDO GAME PASS
Joseph Yaden
https://www.inverse.com/gaming/metroid-wii-u-proves-we-need-nintendo-game-pass
EA’s IP revival is reportedly a Dead Space ‘reimagining’
Andy Robinson
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/eas-ip-revival-is-reportedly-a-dead-space-reimagining/
Listener Questions
Andrew McMahon
@Mcmahon_BearPig
Are you guys picking up Mario Golf? I was going to until I heard it only had 6 courses and was stripped of a lot of features from the previous games. Why do you think Nintendo is regressing so many of their games?
Connor Ewing
@Connoerewing
If a new Dead Space did happen, would you prefer it to be a sequel (either direct or just in the same universe as 1-3) or a complete reboot?
Zac LaRocque-Walker
@Zaclw
What are your top 3 picks from the Wii U Virtual Console?
Brigitte
@Skywardsiren
Do you think PAX will reverse its stance on not requiring proof of vaccination for the event considering the backlash?
What We’ve Been Playing
Chris:
Phantom Abyss (preview code provided)
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance (thanks Xbox Game Pass)
Sonic: Lost World
Spyro: Year of the Dragon
Josh:
Sea of Thieves
Fortnite
Joseph:
Mario Golf: Super Rush
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Guilty Gear Strive Is An Anime Spectacle + How Long Will The Switch Survive?
Josh and Chris have a hot and steamy discussion over the longevity of the Nintendo Switch and they discuss Mass Effect, Guilty Gear Strive, and Ninja Gaiden Sigma.
Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden
Josh Nichols - twitter.com/itsjerkjersh
Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites
You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.
Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow
Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com
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Music
Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm
Quick News
An Alan Wake Remaster Might Have Been Found In The Epic Game Store
John Carson
gameinformer.com/news/2021/06/18/an-alan-wake-remaster-might-have-been-found-in-the-epic-game-store
So Many People Are Playing Battlefield 4 Again That EA Is Increasing Server Capacity
Zack Zwiezen
kotaku.com/so-many-people-are-playing-battlefield-4-again-that-ea-1847134348
Rockstar Is Shutting Down GTA Online On PS3 And Xbox 360 In December
Marcus Stewart
gameinformer.com/2021/06/16/rockstar-is-shutting-down-gta-online-on-ps3-and-xbox-360-in-december
The Medium Crosses Over To PlayStation 5 In September
Marcus Stewart
gameinformer.com/2021/06/16/the-medium-crosses-over-to-playstation-5-in-september
News
Microsoft is bringing next-gen Xbox games to the Xbox One with xCloud
Tom Warren
theverge.com/2021/6/16/22536418/microsoft-xbox-series-x-games-on-xbox-one-xcloud-streaming
Nintendo President Comments On New Switch Hardware
Ben Reeves
gameinformer.com/2021/06/18/nintendo-president-comments-on-new-switch-hardware
Listener Questions
Andrew McMahon
How do you think the next WarioWare will turn out considering how Super Mario Party was pretty paired down when it came to creativity when compared to previous iterations. Do you think they’ll do the same with this one to make it more accessible to casual players?
Joseph Yaden
If a Wario Wario Wario, how much Wario would a Wario Wario if a Wario Wario Wario?
What We’ve Been Playing
Chris:
Guilty Gear Strive (review code provided)
Biomutant (review code provided)
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (review code provided)
Josh:
Mass Effect 3 (Mass Effect Legendary Edition)
Fortnite
Recommended Reading
Nintendo president Doug Bowser talks Switch Pro, licensing and mo -
All The Important News From E3 2021 And Link's Sex Hair
Josh, Chris, and special guest Abram Buehner from Back Log Banter and CBR review E3 2021
Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden
Josh Nichols - twitter.com/itsjerkjersh
Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites
Special guest Abram Buehner - https://twitter.com/PnguinsWitCapes
You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.
Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow
Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com
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Music
Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm
Quick News
News and Rate the Conferences
Summer Game Fest (Windows Central)
Elden Ring, gets January 21, 2022 release date
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands (fantasy sci-fi FPS spinoff of Borderlands that stars Andy Samberg, Wanda Sykes, Will Arnett and Ashly Burch)
Metal Slug Tactics, a strategy version of the classic game
Death Stranding: Director’s Cut
Ubisoft Forward (Windows Central)
Rainbow Six Extraction trailer and release date of September 16
Mario + Rabbids: Spark of Hope - brings in Rabbid Rosalina and a space setting
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - an open world first person action game set in the Avatar universe. It is based in the Western area of Pandora that hasn’t been seen in the film. 2022 release date.
Gearbox (IGN)
A bizarre interview from Randy Pitchford on the set of Borderlands
Godfall is coming to PS4
Homeworld 3 in production
Devolver (NME)
Wizard with a Gun, 2022
Inscryption from Pony Island creator, deckbuilding roguelite
Death’s Door releases on Xbox and PC on July 20
Trek to Yomi, 2022, looks like Ghost of Tsushima in a 2D platformer
Xbox and Bethesda Showcase (GamesRadar)
Starfield releases on November 11, 2022
Forza Horizon 5 set in Mexico, releases November 9, 2021
Battlefield 2042 gameplay looks amazing
Jack Sparrow makes appearance in Sea of Thieves with free episode on June 22
Redfall is a new IP from Arkane Austin, releases in the summer
Contraband, new multiplayer co-op game by Just Cause developer
Yakuza: Like A Dragon on Game Pass
12 Minutes - August 19, 2021
Hades on Xbox - August 13, 2021. It’s on Xbox Game Pass.
Halo Infinite gameplay
Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass
Square Enix (Kotaku)
Guardians of the Galaxy from Eidos Montreal releases on October 26, 2021, will be single player only, will have TellTale style storytelling with dialogue options
Babylon’s Fall is a live service title, coming to PS5, PS4, and PC.
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin comes to all platforms in 2022, demo released but doesn’t work. It’s similar to Devil May Cry.
Limited Run Games
Somehow Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties gets physical and digital release this year on Switch, PC, and PS4
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood gets re-release on TurboDuo
River City Girls 2 and River City Girls Zero coming
Nintendo (TechRadar)
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E3 2021 Predictions And Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Takes 3D Platforming To The Next Level
Chris and Joseph go over their totally accurate E3 predictions, answer a question about God of War being overrated, and discuss Insomniac's open world approach with Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden
Josh Nichols - twitter.com/itsjerkjersh
Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites
You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.
Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow
Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com
Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!
Get our official shirt!
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Music
Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm
Quick News
Bend Studio is working on a new IP that ‘builds on Days Gone’s open-world systems’
Tom Ivan
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bend-studio-is-working-on-a-new-ip-that-builds-on-days-gones-open-world-systems/
Upcoming Releases/Announcements
News
God of War 2 delayed to 2022
Jordan Gerblick
https://www.gamesradar.com/god-of-war-2-delay-2022/
New Battlefield reveal coming June 9
Michael McWhertor
https://www.polygon.com/22463141/battlefield-6-announcement-date-stream
E3 2021 Schedule Details Revealed As Fan Registration Opens
https://e3expo.com/news/e3-news/e3-2021-schedule-and-fan-registration
https://www.gamepur.com/guides/all-summer-gaming-live-stream-events-how-to-watch-summer-game-fest-e3-2021-ubisoft-forward-and-more
Rumor: Square Enix Set to Announce a New Action-RPG Final Fantasy Spinoff
Imran Khan
https://www.fanbyte.com/news/rumor-square-enix-set-to-announce-a-new-action-rpg-final-fantasy-spinoff/
E3 Predictions
Joseph
Chris
Listener Questions
#1 Turner and Hooch Fan
@TurnerandDouche
Hey buckorooni's, I need some help. Can you send me some cheat codes for The Mummy on PS1? Brendan Frasier is lookin pretty rough and I want to give him a funny hat.
Sterling Silver
@SilverSt3rling
Do you think this is the Switch's most important E3 since we're in the consoles second half of its like and its gotten releases for all their major franchises? We get to see where their priorities are with smaller series and if we're getting sequels to certain games.
Andrew McMahon
@McMahon_BearPig
Convince me god of war isn’t overrated. Like, it’s good, but still sits at a 4/5 for me due to repetition
PlayStacin
@PlayStacin
Why do people gotta complain about cross-gen titles? Its annoying af
What We’ve Been Playing
Joseph:
Resident Evil Village (review code provided)
Chris:
Virtua Fighter V Showdown
Fortnite
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (review code provided)
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