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Screen Looker Podcast is a video games podcast bringing friends and Lookers together to have fun reacting to the latest video game news, discussing the latest releases, and getting hype about the latest announcements!
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Episode 74: Console Warz - PS5, Switch Mini, and Xbox SAD(E)
Screen Lookers
Martin Benn, software consultant
Daniel George, tired boi three weeks running
Rebekah Valentine, embodiment of the entire games industry
Matt Rutkowski, #teamnosuperlatives
Eric Chrisman, #teamnosuperlatives
“Ooh, That’s New!”
So you’re saying there’s a PlayStation 5? Color Me Badd with my Third Eye Blind, I can’t believe it!
https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-sony-next-gen-console/amp
Xbox One S All-Digital Edition (Xbox One SAD) launches May 7
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-xbox-one-s-all-digital-edition-launches-may-7
There probably is a smaller Switch coming out later this year
https://www.usgamer.net/articles/nintendo-switch-pro-delay-lite-dock-report?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Quarter Lookies!
These were the most notable releases for everyone released between Jan 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2019 in the video game news for the Lookers!
Martin - Anthem (known reasons), Division 2, Kingdom Hearts III, Resident Evil 2 (piggyback off Daniel)
Rebekah - Eastshade, Baba Is You, Yoshi's Crafted World
Daniel - (Brain is Melt backup) Slay the Spire, Resident Evil 2, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Matt - :) Celeste (not new, but very notable as always)
Eric - KH3, Travis Strikes Again -
Episode 73: A Star Wars Is Brewing
Guests
Martin Benn - @gotmab21 Twitter
Daniel G. - @itsdanielgeorge Twitter
Michael Owens - @realmikeowens Twitter
Eric Chrisman - @realedc30 Twitter
“Ooh, That’s New!” for all our new trailer news!
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order gets its first big trailer!
https://youtu.be/0GLbwkfhYZk
Also, let’s just talk Star Wars! Nothing but Star Wars!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXbP_toJWq0
Topics
PSN Name Changes are finally here!
PlayStation blocked cross progression for Destiny 2!
Related: Bungie made gun available to all then had to remove it
What will Xbox do next with all of their studio acquisitions?
Are there any big hitters coming out of Xbox Game Studios anytime soon?
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy games are all amazing and Daniel thinks you’re all wrong for not playing them
Power Rangers Battle for the Grid is not that bad guys, come on says a pensieve Michael Owens bringing you all back to your childhood -
Episode 72: Dancing Mad With Anthem
Guests
Martin, off-brand Cuba Gooding, Jr.
Daniel G., tired boi
Matt R., Big Meat Stick Eater
“So… that actually just happened” sponsored by Fallout 76
Anthem was a mess until the last 18 months
Kotaku article: https://kotaku.com/how-biowares-anthem-went-wrong-1833731964
Bioware response: http://blog.bioware.com/2019/04/02/anthem-game-development/
Further Bioware internal response: https://kotaku.com/bioware-boss-addresses-studio-issues-vows-to-continue-1833802608
Conversations
Final Fantasy VI turns 25
https://apptrigger.com/2019/04/02/final-fantasy-vi-25-years-old/
Seamlessly switching main characters
The game was a glitchy mess but still magnificent
Dancing Mad is a Masterpiece
Don’t play Blush Blush
Matt spent less than an hour playing and being disappointment by a gacha dating sim.
Why can't life just provide the joys of hawt anime guys for cheap!
Intro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/twirl-me-you-fool-then-its
Outro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/your-eternity-or-mine-this
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Episode 71: PlayStation's 'State of Death Stranding'
Topics
“So… that actually just happened” sponsored by Fallout 76
Emotions by David Cage are headed to PC
How many more gaming shows will everyone have to endure each month!
PlayStation reveals the name of their instant marketing source: State of Play!
Microsoft doesn’t think an hourlong borefest is enough to present you everything they’re doing. So here is yet another show to watch, ID @ Xbox Game Pass:
Google is here to try to take over your living room and your PC
Stadia starts shift away from consoles?
Stadia is claiming exceptionally low latency on input
Can we take Stadia claims at their word or should we just be cautious?
Everyone is working on Game Services now
Apple announcing multiple services on Monday including a Paid App gaming service?
Wal-Mart is interested in creating a games service
Recap of all gaming services
PS Now - Sony - Paid
Game Pass/Xcloud - Microsoft - Paid
Stadia - Google - Free?
Steam Link - Valve - Free
GeForce Now - Nvidia - Free
Origin Access Premiere/EA Access - Electronic Arts - Paid
Epic Games Store - Epic Games - Free
Discord Nitro+ - Discord - Paid
Guests
Martin Benn - @gotmab21 Twitter
Daniel George - @itsdanielgeorge Twitter
Rebekah Valentine - @duckvalentine Twitter
Eric Chrisman - @realedc30 Twitter
Intro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/twirl-me-you-fool-then-its
Outro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/your-eternity-or-mine-this
Follow the show @screenlookerpod on Twitter or find us at Screen Looker Podcast on Facebook. Don't forget to Like, Rate, Share, and Subscribe on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and all your favorite RSS feeds! Add us to your favorite RSS Feeder. Leave us your feedback or questions atscreenlookerspod@gmail.com and we will read it on the show. -
Episode 70: Captain Marvel Has Also Stopped Playing Anthem
Topics:
I can't believe this actually happened brought to you by Fallout 76
Players in Anthem discover level 1 weapon was the most powerful gun in the game
Conversations
Nintendo Labo VR Kit aka what are we doing here Nintendo?
EA Play will skip on the conference, go straight into live streams and two days of free fanfest (get your tix now)
Death Stranding will never be coming out
The Heavy Stuff
THQ Nordic issues a higher up apology
Ending on a Lighter Note
From Software creator Hidetaka Miyazaki wants to make the Dark Souls of battle royale games down the line.
Guests:
Martin Benn - @gotmab21 Twitter
Daniel George - @itsdanielgeorge Twitter
Intro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/twirl-me-you-fool-then-its
Outro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/your-eternity-or-mine-this
Follow the show @screenlookerpod on Twitter or find us at Screen Looker Podcast on Facebook. Don't forget to Like, Rate, Share, and Subscribe on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and all your favorite RSS feeds! Add us to your favorite RSS Feeder. Leave us your feedback or questions atscreenlookerspod@gmail.com and we will read it on the show. -
Episode 69: Detective Pikachu Needs to find Mark
Eric travels back through bland 90s nostalgia, Michael Owens talks through the latest in FGC controversy as Melee is left out of Evo, Daniel George makes a strong declaration against THQ Nordic executives, Bridget takes down WoW’s latest endgame, Martin breaks down the numerous issues with Anthem, and Matt... Matt tells us all the cheerful things to come in the next Pokémon as we drown in memes!
Guests:
Martin Benn - @gotmab21 Twitter
Daniel George - @itsdanielgeorge Twitter
Eric Chrisman - @realedc30 Twitter
Matt Rutkowski - @montaworldpeace Twitter
Bridget S. - @briggybug twitter
Intro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/twirl-me-you-fool-then-its
Outro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/your-eternity-or-mine-this
Follow the show @screenlookerpod on Twitter or find us at Screen Looker Podcast on Facebook. Don't forget to Like, Rate, Share, and Subscribe on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and all your favorite RSS feeds! Add us to your favorite RSS Feeder. Leave us your feedback or questions at screenlookerspod@gmail.com and we will read it on the show.