The Gaming Aroma Podcast

KDB
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Gaming talk fuelled by coffee, with KDB.

  1. 05/23/2025

    33. Has Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 exposed the video game industry?

    I am BACK after an unplanned break, and as if by some beautiful poetic irony, episode 33 of The Gaming Aroma Podcast has a big focus on Expedition 33 and the many conversations surrounding it. Game dev, game pricing, game pass and more. The year's biggest surprise hit so far is a looking to be a watershed moment for gaming... will it change anything? Probably not, but we can hope for those who come after, a better industry lies ahead. Grab your coffee, and let's catch up - KDB Find me on BlueSky: Find on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kdb-innit.bsky.social

    1h 2m

  2. 03/23/2025

    32. Steam games on Xbox? | Game TV/Movie adaptations | Assassin's Creed Shadows first impressions

    Did someone at Xbox accidentally put out an image which revealed their future intentions, or is Xbox testing the water to see everyone's reactions? Plus I muse on the perceptions of video game to TV and film adaptations, and give you my initial impressions of new release Assassins Creed Shadows. Find me on BlueSky: Find on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kdb-innit.bsky.social

    51 min

  3. 03/09/2025

    31. Robocop vs Terminator | Sony's horrible PS5 leasing | I bought a PC!

    New Robocop and Terminator games in 2025? - I get hyped. Plus Sony are being anti-consumer as always so let's call them out on that...and the biggest news of the week - I've finally joined the PC realm.

    44 min

  4. 02/23/2025

    30. Xbox unveils Muse AI tool for game devs | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater returning | Avowed is still good!

    Is AI going to ruin video games? The tools are here to stay and everyone hates them. What possible good could AI do?! I give some thoughts on the latest reason for everyone to hate xbox, get excited about new Tony Hawk games, and talk trips to CEX and more time with Avowed. 00:00 Intro and Fantasy Critic update 06:40 - Xbox unveils Muse AI 32:45 - Tony Hawk's 3+4 teases 39:31 - Marvel Rival's lay offs 44:09 - CEX bargains 47:54 - Avowed, still playing! Find on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kdb-innit.bsky.social

    54 min

  5. 02/15/2025

    29. Sony State of Play takeaways | Ubisoft all in on live service | Avowed impressions

    There was plenty of great stuff on show at the Playstation State of Play, so why is the internet so mad about it? I give some thoughts on the highs and lows of their latest showing. I also discuss Ubisoft's commitment to live service, and give some first impressions on Avowed, the new RPG from Obsidian - and more! 00:00 - Intro (What do Americans call Squash?) 06:19 - Fantasy Critic update 08:44 - Ubisoft all-in on GAAS 21:36 - PS5 hits 70m sold 24:10 - State of Play 35:00 - What I've been playing (Uncharted) 40:35 - Avowed impressions Find on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kdb-innit.bsky.social

    53 min

  6. 02/09/2025

    28. PSN Outage & why physical is still important | Ninja Gaiden | Cyberpunk

    The trappings of modern gaming strike again as the playstation network was down for almost an entire 24 hours. Do service providers like Sony and Microsoft need to do better in offering a contingency for times like this? I ramble about the digital service and why we're seeing a spike in physical in other mediums. Plus I've been playing A LOT of Ninja Gaiden on Xbox and Nintendo DS, and I have news of my Cybperunk 2077 journey. Enjoy. 00:00 - intro 03:30 - Fantasy Critic update 08:27 - PSN outage and physical importance 29:30 - More xbox games going to playstation 32:10 - What I've been playing Find on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kdb-innit.bsky.social

    45 min

  7. 01/19/2025

    27. Playstation cancels more games but it’s ok because Xbox is giving them some | Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal

    The first episode of 2025 is here and there is no shortage of topics as the games industry tectonic plates continue to shift. Sony Playstation has cancelled more games, including a new god of war game, but it's ok because Xbox is apparently still porting all their heavy hitters like Halo and Gears to other platforms. Plus, at long last, The Switch 2 is official - was it good? was it bed? I get into it, and what I've been playing. Enjoy! 00:00 - intro / fantasy critic 09:33 - More Xbox games everywhere 20:30 - Playstation cancels more games 35:08 - Was the Switch 2 reveal rubbish? 49:19 - What I've been playing Find on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kdb-innit.bsky.social

    1h 4m

  8. 12/30/2024

    26. *New Year Special!* Was gaming good in 2024? (featuring guests!) | Games of the year + News re-caps

    2024 is wrapping up, so I take some time to reflect on the biggest news stories from the gaming industry of 2024, while also spotlight my own games of the year... it doesn't stop there though, this episode also features many special guests for a 2024 Games of the Year 'call-in' section, where everyone gets to share their own personal gaming highlights. Thank you for the support of this little show in 2024, bring on 2025! 00:00 - Intro 03:25 - Industry layoffs and shifts 11:41 - Less exclusives than ever 21:33 - Concord failure 27:10 - Launch of PS5 pro 35:43 - My games of the year 1:02:41 - Guest Call-ins! 1:39:55 - Honourable mentions and outro Find on me threads: @kd_buck

    1h 44m
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