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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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Quick News

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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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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



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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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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




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Music
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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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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. 

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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

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. 

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Music
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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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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

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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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