The 8-bit Adventures Podcast

8-bit Adventures
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A weekly podcast covering the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Oct 25

    364: Private Equity Strikes Again

    The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS BioWare. Bloomberg reports that EA is cutting 400 jobs and eliminating veteran RPG studio BioWare. Switch 2. Nintendo Life reports that Nintendo appears to have removed SmileBASIC 4 from the eShop followed a supposed discovery of a Switch 2 jailbreak. United Wizards of the Coast-CWA. Wargamer reports that Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast declined to voluntarily recognize the union. World of Warcraft: Forever. The beta is now over, and name registration begins on October 27th. REVIEWS None LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    364: Private Equity Strikes Again

  2. Oct 18

    363: EPIC's AI-First Production Model

    The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS EPIC Games. Bloomberg reports that EPIC has delayed an upcoming Disney collaboration and directed developers to move to an “AI first” production model. Power to Players Act. Ars Technica reports that Rep. Ritchie Torres is proposing a bill to give consumers ownership of games, instead of a license. Trollheim: Gnomes. IGN received an early look at this upcoming Nordic folklore survival game. REVIEWS None LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    363: EPIC's AI-First Production Model

  3. Oct 11

    362: Tyro Squadron & 21st Century

    The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS 21 Century. For the third year in a row, I’m running Dungeons & Dragons workshops through our middle school’s afterschool program. Tyro Squadron. Wizards of the Coast unveiled images from their upcoming Star Wars x D&D crossover, Star Wars: Tyro Squadron Adventures at NYCC. United Wizards of the Coast-CWA. Gamesindustry.biz reports that the union is expanding to include the D&D team and Team X, which works on Magic: the Gathering and Duel Masters. REVIEWS None LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    362: Tyro Squadron & 21st Century

  4. Sep 20

    361: Testing WoW Forever

    The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS Level-5. Gamesindustry.biz reports that the makers of Professor Layton have admitted to using generative AI in their digital showcase and development pipeline. Monster Hunter Wilds. NintendoLife reports that Capcom has published expected resolution and performance stats for the upcoming Switch 2 version. Saltworks Entertainment. Gamesindustry.biz reports that Black Salt Games has launched a new studio (Team Trifold) and a white-label publisher. REVIEWS World of Warcraft: Forever. My experience beta testing Skyborne and Zephras Isle. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Sep 13

    360: Nintendo Directs & BlizzCon

    The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS Heroes of the Storm. Six years after the last hero update, Xalatath is being added to the roster. Kirby and the World Beyond. Kirby is getting a new open-world title. Mega Man: Dual Override. Mega Man and Proto Man return in another entry in the series. Metroid: Ravenous. Samus returns in the next 2D iteration of Metroid. Monster Hunter Wilds. The latest entry in the series is coming to Switch 2. Ocarina of Time Remake. The beloved classic is getting a modern update on Switch 2. Starcraft. The franchise returns as an open-world shooter in 2030. Warcraft 3: Reforged. A new campaign set around the fall of Lordaeron launched today. World of Warcraft: Forever. Classic enthusiasts will be getting a Vanilla-based experience with new content and abilities. Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2. A special Switch 2, pro controller, and case to commemorate Zelda’s 40th anniversary are coming at the end of October. REVIEWS No reviews this week. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Sep 6

    359: Taverns, Airships, and Double Directs

    The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS Dungeons & Dragons: Long Rest Tavern. Wizards of the Coast is partnering with developer Dotemu for this tavern-management game, set to release early 2027. Final Fantasy Resonance. Square-Enix revealed a trailer for the upcoming port, and announced a demo that’s available now! Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Square-Enix showcased trailers and information for the upcoming title during Sony’s State of Play presentation. Nintendo Direct. Nintendo announced via the Nintendo Today app that there will be two Nintendo Direct presentations next week. Xbox GamePass. Game Informer reports that Xbox has announced it will be putting monthly caps on game streaming in GamePass. REVIEWS No reviews this week. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Aug 9

    358: EA Goes Private

    The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS Electronic Arts. Gamesindustry.biz reports that Electronic Arts has become privately owned following a $55 billion payout from a consortium containing the Saudi Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. Legend of Zelda. Deadline reports several casting updates for the film, which have not been confirmed by Nintendo or Sony. Pokopia. The Bubbly Basin DLC is now available. REVIEWS No reviews this week. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Aug 2

    357: Consider the Coconut, and Warcraft D&D

    The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS Lorcana. Ravensburger has announced an open beta of Format [Coconut], Lorcana’s take on a multiplayer singleton format. Warcraft D&D. Wizards of the Coast has announced that an official World of Warcraft campaign setting is coming in November, the first official Universes Beyond partnership. REVIEWS No reviews this week. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A weekly podcast covering the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    8-bit Adventures
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    366
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2016 8-bit Adventures. All rights reserved.
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    The 8-bit Adventures Podcast

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