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What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast

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What's Good Games

Join Andrea Rene, Brittney Brombacher and Riana Manuel-Peña as they analyze the week's video game news, give hands-on impressions of upcoming titles, discuss your questions, and have a little bit of "off-topic" conversation. With over 30 years of video game industry experience, the conversation is sure to be insightful and passionate, but never takes itself too seriously.

#409

Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Astro Bot Slay - Ep. 382

We're back from PAX West where we had an incredible time seeing so many folks who represented WGG at our Life is Strange: Double Exposure meetup! Thank you again to Square Enix for partnering with us on it :) In the news we chat about the pulling of Concord after just 11 days of sale, and the cheeky nod to Andrea's interview with Phil Spencer where he admits to passing on signing Destiny and Guitar Hero. In hands-on Britt loved her time with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, we all love our time with Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and Riana thinks Astro Bot could be the greatest platformer OF ALL TIME?!! *Access to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom provided by Nintendo *Access to Life is Strange: Double Exposure provided by Square Enix *Access to Astro Bot provided by PlayStation Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Punkdefied ---Joshua Franklin WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Time Stamps: 01:30 - Thank you to all who joined at PAX West for the WGG farewell party! 04:57 - Concord Is Suddenly Getting Pulled Offline With Sony Promising Full Refunds 11:41 - Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Passed on Destiny and Guitar Hero: I've Made Some of the Worst Game Choice Decision 20:12 - Tokyo Game Show coming up 21:16 - Break 1 21:18 - A Message from HIMS 23:00 - A Message from Shopify 24:27 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 27:19 - Game Puzzles 28:05 - Combat 30:46 - Skills 33:48 - WGG collab with Square Enix 34:48 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure 36:56 - Different Timelines 38:47 - Story Line 42:37 - Alternate endings 45:20 - Astro Bot 47:36 - Accessibility 48:17 - Weapons & Controls 48:58 - Story 49:36 - Platforming 52:02 - Levels 52:28 - Mechanics Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Sep 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:59

06 Sep 2024

#408

Black Ops 6 New ZOMBIES Details Look WILD - Ep. 381

To learn more about Life is Strange: Double Exposure and Pre-Order go to https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com/en-us/games/life-is-strange-double-exposure Go to http://ro.co/whatsgood to sign up for a membership today. This week the ladies are breaking down the latest Nintendo Indie World and Partner showcase! (And yes, Britt gets to grunt about Yakuza AGAIN.) Plus, Ri is over the moon about the latest information coming from Call of Duty Next. Andrea and Ri have lots of thoughts about their hands-on with Avowed and Ri has mixed feelings on A Little to the Left's DLC. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Punkdefied ---Joshua Franklin Time Stamps: 04:25 - RGG Showcase September 20th 05:20 - Nintendo Double Direct 06:01 - Yakuza Kiwami Is Finally Coming To The Nintendo Switch 07:26 - Tetris Forever: 40 years of games in a new collection 08:58 - Balatro is Collaborating With The Witcher 3, Among Us, and more! 10:54 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky The First Suikoden I & II HD Remaster 12:33 - Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Announcement Trailer ... 12:50 - Capcom Fighting Collection 13:02 - PowerWash Simulator Shrek Special Pack 13:12 - Date Everything 15:18 - Peglin 17:00 - Break 1 17:01 - A Message From Square Enix & Life Is Strange Double Exposure 19:05 - Call of Duty NEXT 20:58 - Game controls 21:57 - Omni movement 22:40 - Maps 22:47 - Strike Mode 23:50 - Customizations 24:13 - New Zombies Trailer - Liberty Falls 26:20 - Weapons 26:40 - Abominations 29:56 - Break 2 29:56 - A Message From [RO.CO] (http://ro.co/) 31:15 - SuperCast Shout-Outs! 32:41 - Avowed 33:10 - StoryLine Narrative 35:55 - Classes & Play Styles 40 34 - Dialogue Tree 49:17 - A Little to the Left: Cupboards and Drawers DLC Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

30 Aug 2024

59 MINS

59:48

30 Aug 2024

#407

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Gamescom Preview - Ep. 380

To learn more about Life is Strange: Double Exposure and Pre-Order go to https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com/en-us/games/life-is-strange-double-exposure Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. This week we're recapping the biggest announcements from Opening Night Live and chatting about Black Myth Wu Kong's record breaking launch. Andrea saw a special presentation of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and it is looking GOOD and Britt gives a teaser of her time with The Cult of the Lamb's new co-op DLC. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Punkdefied ---Joshua Franklin Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Subscribe to our channel and don't forget to hit the bell: http://bit.ly/2rAcJvF01:25 - 2024 Gamescom! Time Stamps: 03:50 - WGG is partnering up with Square Enix & Life Is Strange at Pax West 2024! 04:55 - Borderlands 4 - Official Teaser Trailer 09:05 - Dying Light 2: The Beast 12:31 - Dune: Awakening 13:44 - Game Play 16:54 - Marvel Rivals 19:41 - Game Characters 20:13 - Monster Hunter Wilds 20:37 - Monument Valley 3 21:03 - Squid Game: Unleashed 21:21 - ArtStyle 23:09 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance Il 23:17 - Lost Records: Bloom & Rage 25:22 - Break 1 25:23 - A Message From Life is Strange: Double Exposure 27:04 - A Message From Shopify 28:37 - Opening Night Live 29:46 - Masters of Albion 32:14 - Game Play Loop 34:34 - Indiana Jones and The Great Circle Release Date December 9th 34:57 - Mafia: The Old Country 36:30 - Black Myth: Wukong Becomes Most-Played Single-Player Game Ever on Steam 39:48 - Preview: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - Video game 41:03 - Britt's First Thoughts about the Trailer 42:32 - Uncharted meets Tomb Raider 44:44 - Stealth vs Combat 45:57 - Art & Animation Style 46:22 - Game Play Elements 48:53 - Combat Style 50:28 - Skill Upgrades 52:31 - Side Quests 53:31 - Cult of the Lamb - Official Unholy Alliance DLC Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

23 Aug 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:00

23 Aug 2024

#406

Tango Gameworks Is BACK! - Ep. 379

To learn more about Life is Strange: Double Exposure and Pre-Order go to https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com/en-us/games/life-is-strange-double-exposure Go to http://hims.com/games to get your personalized ED treatment options. Go to https://goldennuggetcasino.com and sign up with code WHATSGOODGAMES - new players can get $77 instantly in casino site credits with just a $7 deposit. Lots of positive vibes on the show this week as we chat about the resurrection of Tango Gameworks and the possibility of another Hi-Fi Rush. Britt theorizes about Dragon Age: The Veilguard's release date, Obsidian confirms Outer Worlds 2 is still in the works, and Two Point Museum was announced. In hands-on Riana is loving her time as a reality TV producer in The Crush House and Britt had a great time adventuring during her preview of The Plucky Squire. *Access to The Plucky Squire provided by Devolver Digital. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Punkdefied ---Joshua Franklin Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Create your own YouTube video chapters with InstantChapters! https://instantchapters.com/?via=whatsgood Timestamps: 01:47 - Special Announcement: WGG is partnering up with Square Enix & Deck Nine at Pax West 2024! 02:21 - Thank you to this month's Super Producers! 02:35 - WGG is live steaming Tuesday at 11:00 am Pacific time! 05:26 - Krafton saves Tango Gameworks 09:22 - Break 1 09:23 - A Message From Square Enix 11:16 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard Release Date is coming this week! 13:32 - Silent Hill 2 October 8th 13:35 - Metaphor: ReFantazio October 11th 13:37 - Mario Party™ Jamboree October 17th 13:39 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure October 29th 13:57 - Mario & Luigi: Brothership November 7th 14:04 - Assassin's Creed Shadows November 15th 16:54 - Obsidian studio head confirmed a sequel to The Outer Worlds is still in development 20:32 - Two Point Museum | Announce Trailer 24:46 - Break 2 24:46 - A Message From Hims 26:15 - A Message From Golden Nugget Online Casino 28:21 - The Crush House 29:03 - Game Play 35:49 - Preview: Plucky Squire 36:29 - Storyline 37:17 - Game Aesthetics 37:42 - Controls 38:38 - Art Style 42:04 - Puzzles Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Aug 2024

48 MINS

48:22

16 Aug 2024

#405

Zelda Echoes of Wisdom New Gameplay Reveal - Ep. 378

Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. We start the show with an announcement about the future of WGG before Britt dives into analyzing the new gameplay reveal from The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. She then theorizes what the new Yakuza Wars trademark from SEGA could mean before the conversation turns to Baldur's Gate 3's anniversary stats...involving bears and tentacles. In hands-on Britt talks about her time with Cat Quest III and Riana and Andrea have checked out Dungeons of Hinterberg. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Punkdefied ---Joshua Franklin Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Aug 2024

55 MINS

55:29

09 Aug 2024

#404

Designing Scoundrel Gameplay: Inside Star Wars Outlaws - Ep. 377

Go to http://ro.co/whatsgood to sign up for a membership starting at just $99 for your first month. Britt joins Andrea and Riana at the top of the show to chat about the Comic-Con teaser trailer from Like a Dragon: Yakuza and new information from the Dragon Age: The Veilguard panel. Then they dive into the SAG/AFTRA strike news and the disappointing Bungie layoffs. Andrea continues the Star Wars Outlaws coverage with more hands-on impressions along with insights from the development team including Julian Gerighty, Creative Director at Massive Entertainment, Steve Blank, Director of Franchise, Content and Strategy at Lucasfilm, and Nikki Foy, Lead Script Writer at Ubisoft Toronto. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Joshua Franklin ---Punkdefied Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Time stamps: 00:01:39 - Britt's Thoughts On the Yakuza Teaser Trailer from SDCC 00:07:49 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard New Info from SDCC 00:13:38 - SAG/AFTRA back on Strike for Video Games 00:19:34 - Bungie Announces Another Round of Layoffs 00:28:00 - Message from Ro 00:30:00 - Thank You Elite Super Friends! 00:31:40 - Andrea's Thoughts on her 4 Hours of Star Wars Outlaws 00:42:07 - Interview on Open World Design with Julian Gerighty and Steve Blank 00:55:10 - Interview on Storytelling and the Scoundrel Arc of Kay Vess with Nikki Foy 01:05:45 - Wrap Up: Will Andrea Ever Play Yakuza? Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

02 Aug 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:33

02 Aug 2024

#403

Marvel Rivals Hands-On with Closed Beta - Ep. 376

Andrea and Riana kick things off with their take on the Ubisoft statement on Assassin's Creed Shadows, then they recap the World of Warcraft union news, Humble Games shut down, and Reah Ripley coming to Call of Duty. In hands-on, both played the new Closed Beta for Marvel Rivals, an upcoming hero shooter. *Closed Beta access to Marvel Rivals provided by NetEase Games Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Punkdefied ---Justin Foshee ---Joshua Franklin Not an ad : Join Andrea in her Garden Joy decorating obsession: https://s.scope.ly/fDaCWTeuvwQ Listen Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Timestamps: 04:13 - Ubisoft Issues Weird Statement On Assassin's Creed Shadows Controversies 14:02 - Break 1 14:05 - A Message From Shopify 15:44 - Headlines: World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment 18:43 - Humble Games says it's 'restructuring, employees say its entire staff has been laid off 22:24 - Rhea Bloody Ripley coming to Call of Duty Season 5 24:59 - Break 2 25:00 - A Message From Boot.Dev 26:33 - A Message From Hims 28:34 - Marvel Rivals 29:37 - Game Breakdown 31:24 - Gameplay 33:48 - Field movement 39:20 - Characters 41:00 - Art Style 41:50 - How are progression, awards and monetizations going to pan out? 42:34 - Garden of Joy 45:41 - Destiny 2: The Final Shape Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

27 Jul 2024

53 MINS

53:27

27 Jul 2024

#402

New Like a Dragon Game Happening at TGS? - Ep. 375

Britt is in husbando heaven spectulating what RGG Studios is going to announce at Tokyo Game Show after they tease a new project is coming. All are happy to see a SEGA employee received monetary compensation after sustained online harassment and the Fallout TV series got a bunch of Emmy nods. In hands-on Britt chats at length about her time playing Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, a strategy RPG tower defense mash-up. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Punkdefied ---Justin Foshee ---Joshua Franklin WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Subscribe to our channel and don't forget to hit the bell: http://bit.ly/2rAcJvF Timestamps: 02:02 - Next Ryu Ga Gotoko Game to Be Revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2024 11:05 - Break 1 11:28 - Sega is Taking Legal Action Against Social Media User 16:16 - Amazon's Fallout TV adaptation nominated for 16 Emmy Awards 18:48 - Break 2 19:01 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess 19:45 - Game Setting 20:20 - Level Breakdown 21:59 - Game Progression 23:31 - Items & Collectables 24:20 - Maps 24:45 - Skill Trees 30:54 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Jul 2024

35 MINS

35:25

19 Jul 2024

#401

Xbox Game Pass Changes and Inside EVO 2024 - Ep. 374

Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. Go to https://goldennuggetcasino.com and sign up with code WHATSGOODGAMES - new players can get $50 instantly in casino credits with just a $5 deposit. Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=WGG and use my code WGG to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. That’s 25% off your first month or your first year, depending on the subscription you choose. This week Andrea and Riana discuss the price hike coming to Xbox Game Pass, Riana checked out the demo for the sci-fi space cloning game The Alters, and General Manager of EVO, Rick Thiher joins Andrea to chat about what's new for the fighting game tournament and festival in 2024. Learn more about EVO at: http://www.evo.gg Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Punkdefied ---Justin Foshee ---Joshua Franklin Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Time stamps: 02:02 - Xbox Game Pass is getting major tier changes 15:31 - Subscription price hikes across the board 20:49 - Break 1 20:50 - A Message from Spotify 22:54 - The Alters 24:21 - Story Breakdown 24:48 - Gameplay Breakdown 31:54 - Destiny 2: The Final Shape 33:56 - Garden Joy: Design Game 44:20 - Art Design 45:37 - Break 2 45:39 - A Message from Boot.Dev 47:09 - A Message from GoldenNuggetOnline 48:18 - Special Interview w. Rick Thiher of EVO 2024 49:38 - What is Rick's history with EVO? 56:58 - What makes EVO still exciting? 57:34 - What's good about the new location? 58:35 - How many people are expected to attend? 59:23 - What goes into game selection? 1:01:33 - How accessible is EVO to outsiders? 1:04:04 - What about inclusivity? 1:05:14 - Where should people go to get involved? 1:07:02 - Challenges? 1:08:59 - What does the future of fighting games look like? 1:10:23 - Canon Award 1:12:49 - What's the future looking like for EVO? Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Jul 2024

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:44

12 Jul 2024

#400

Game of the Year So Far 2024 - Ep. 373

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: [http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com] (http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com) It's July so that means time to assess what games are rising to the top in 2024. Who will be jockeying for the top spot in gamers hearts this year? Will it be Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Hades 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, or will a dark horse like Balatro surprise everyone? Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Justin Foshee ---Joshua Franklin ---Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Time stamps: 02:14 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 05:41 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 12:57 - Balatro 17:10 - Secrets of Grindea 24:34 - Helldivers 2 28:48 - Hades II 34:13 - XDefiant Want audio only? http://whatsgoodgames.com/podcast/ Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Jul 2024

44 MINS

44:34

05 Jul 2024

#399

Elden Ring DLC is...TOO HARD?? - Ep. 372

Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=WGG and use my code WGG to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. That’s 25% off your first month or your first year, depending on the subscription you choose. This week Andrea and Britt chat about Palworld and Nintendo's non-beef and how Elden Ring players are complaining the hard game is somehow...too hard? In hands-on Britt chats about playing Fear the Spotlight and Andrea chat about her time with The First Descendant, they both chat about what they saw from Unknown 9: Awakening at Summer Game Fest, plus Riana joins in to talk Parcel Corps and 1000xResist. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Joshua Franklin ---Justin Foshee ---Punkdefied Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

51 MINS

51:27

28 Jun 2024

#398

New Zelda Game Looks Amazing! - Ep. 371

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to [http://betterhelp.com/whatsgoodgame] (http://betterhelp.com/whatsgoodgame) s to get 10% off your first month. The latest Nintendo Direct is here and boy was it a whopper! No Nintendo Switch 2 news but Britt's excited about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom plus there is a new Mario & Luigi game, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally gets an update, and so much more. In hands-on we've got more from Summer Game Fest including Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Tales of the Shire, and Delta Force Hawk Ops. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Justin Foshee ---Joshua Franklin ---Punkdefied Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: [http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com] (http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com) WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Time stamps: 02:47 - Nintendo Direct June 2024 Everything Announced! 03:33 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 07:59 - Mario & Luigi: Brothership 10:01 - Super Mario Party Jamboree 11:38 - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake 12:07 - Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven 12:14 - Fantasian 12:41 - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD 13:35 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond 18:17 - Farmagia 21:39 - A Message from BetterHelp 23:01 - This week's Headlines: 23:06 - Beyond Good and Evil delisted on Steam Ahead of Remaster 26:17 - Banana Clicking Game 34:35 - Break 2 34:39 - Hands-On Section: 34:52 - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake 38:17 - Music & Graphics 38:23 - Gameplay 39:43 - Combat 40:21 - Difficulty Level 43:35 - Tales of the Shire 44:22 - Story Breakdown 45:22 - Customizations 51:47 - Delta Force: Hawk Ops 59:47 - Exoborne 1:00:52 - Hyper Light Breaker 1:01:58 - Path of Exile 2 Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

21 Jun 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:28

21 Jun 2024

#397

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Behind Close Doors! - Ep. 370

Thank you Shopify for sponsoring this week's episode! Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. This week Britt, Andrea, Ri and special guest Sarah LeBoeuf continue their conversation about Summer Game Fest 2024! The biggest announcements, teases, the BEST games and more are broken down in this semi-meaty episode. Follower Sarah: https://x.com/sarahthebeef Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh Punkdefied Justin Foshee Joshua Franklin Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com Timestamps with Ads: 00:49 - Sarah Leboeuf is here! 03:16 - Civilization VII 04:20 - Gears of War: E-Day 08:11 - Outersloth 14:12 - DOOM: The Dark Ages 16:28 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure 18:32 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 21:18 - Blumhouse 21:53 - Grave Seasons 23:10 - Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC coming 23:19 - Perfect Dark 24:07 - State of Decay 3 & Fable 25:28 - New Xbox Series X console and controller, alongside a refreshed Xbox Series S with 1B of storage 28:33 - Break 1 28:34 - A Message from Shopify 30:32 - Summer Game Fest Play Days 2024 31:31 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard 32:56 - Dragon Age Keep 34:13 - The Story of The Veilguard 37:01 - Combat 37:56 - Graphics 41:03 - LEGO Horizon Adventures 42:01 - The Game Play 48:00 - Building Relationships 50:32 - Phoenix Springs 51:43 - UFO 50 54:06 - Star Wars Outlaws 57:44 - Space combat 59:06 - Traversal Systems 1:03:01 - Metaphor: ReFantazio 1:09:21 - DeathSprint 66 1:12:04 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Subscribe to our channel and don't forget to hit the bell: http://bit.ly/2rAcJvF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

14 Jun 2024

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:53

14 Jun 2024

#396

Summer Game Fest Best in Show 2024 - What's Good Games

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: [http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com] (http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com) Summer Game Fest Play Days 2024 just wrapped and we'll have lots to say on our next full episode but we sat down with Ashley Esqueda, founder and CEO of Rowdy Skeleton, to chat about our picks for Game of the Show. It was really hard y'all, but I think our Top 4 picks are all pretty stellar and some are playable so soon! Follow Ashley on X: http://www.x.com/ashleyesqueda Follow Ashley on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/msashleyesqueda WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Chapters: 00:00:00 - Special Episode at Summer Game Fest Play Days 00:03:07 - Serendipitous Meetings with Ashley Esqueda 00:04:47 - Mind-Blowing Monster Hunter Wilds Demo 00:06:12 - Delicious Looking In-Game Food and Weapon Swapping 00:07:40 - The Mechanics of Healing and Greenery 00:09:07 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard Trailer Review 00:10:39 - Intense Reaction to the Demo and Highlights 00:12:06 - Excitement for Character Customization in Dragon Age 00:13:35 - Will It Be The Best Dragon Age Game Ever?? 00:14:56 - Dragon Age and the Game of the Show 00:16:32 - Astro Bot: The Perfect Platformer 00:17:59 - Progression and Difficulty in Platformers 00:19:19 - The Charm of Astro Bot 00:20:44 - Assassin's Creed Shadows: Finally In Feudal Japan 00:22:25 - Is Shadows The Next Black Flag? 00:23:54 - The Innovation and Beauty of Ubisoft's Franchise 00:25:16 - Graphic Violence in Assassin's Creed 00:26:44 - Different Distinct Play Styles 00:28:22 - Honorable Mention Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Jun 2024

31 MINS

31:00

12 Jun 2024

#395

Yakuza Like A Dragon TV Series is HAPPENING - Ep. 369

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/whatsgoodgames to get 10% off your first month. With Summer Game Fest upon us, what else is there to do but let Britt tell us all the nerdy details about the newly revealed Yakuza Like a Dragon TV Series from Amazon Prime? After the husbando discussion we chat hands-on with Cat Quest III, XDefiant, 33 Immortals, and Andrea may have found her new mobile game garden designing addiction in Garden Joy. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Faris Attieh ---Punkdefied ---Justin Foshee ---Joshua Franklin WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Time stamps: 02:50 - Like a Dragon: Yakuza Live-Action Series Announced for Amazon Prime Video This Fall!!! 06:05 - Series Plot Breakdown 07:24 - Character Descriptions 14:52 - Judgment TV Series is in the works, new RGG lead says 15:50 - Break 1 15:51 - A Message from BetterHelp 17:09 - Hands-on Section: 17:18 - Monthly Shout-Out to the Supercast friends. 19:15 - Britt's been playing Cat Quest III 20:05 - Cat Quest III Synopsis 24:58 - 33 Immortals 25:41 - Game breakdown 36:22 - XDefiant 40:49 - Skill Progression 43:52 - Garden Joy: Design & Makeover 54:03 - More Special Episodes Coming Up! Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

07 Jun 2024

57 MINS

57:34

07 Jun 2024

#394

Summer Game Fest Predictions by a Magic 8-Ball 2024 Edition - Ep. 368

Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. We've got a shiny new 8-Ball and we're shaking our way to the hot gaming reveals of 2024...or "ask again later" if you're Britt. We look at possible announcements from Summer Game Fest, Xbox Summer Games Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, PlayStation State of Play, and the mystery Nintendo Direct. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh, Punkdefied, Justin Foshee, and Joshua Franklin! Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com Time stamps: 01:07 - Summer Game Fest 2024 By Magic 8-Ball 08:22 - Q1: Is Remedy going to announce a stand-alone narrative DLC for Alan Wake 2? 09:23 - Palworld 11:04 - 2K to reveal new game in one of its biggest and most beloved franchises 15:25 - Q2: Will we see the next installment in the Borderlands franchise? 16:05 - Q3: Is 2K going to announce what happening in the BioShock Franchise 18:40 - Q4: Is there going to be a Resident Evil 9 announcement? 19:49 - Q5: Is there going to be a Shadow Drop? 21:10 - Q6: Will streamers make celebrity cameos at SGF? 22:03 - Q7: Will we see the Lord of the Rings game from Amazon at SGF? 23:03 - Q8: Will we get over 2 minutes of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf gameplay at SGF? 25:57 - Q9: Are we going to get any news about Dragon Age: Dreadwolf? 28:51 - Q10: Are we going to get a deeper look plus the release date for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra? 30:40 - Q11: Will we see Alexa Ray's personal project Black Panther? 31:13 - Q12: Are we going to see an announcement for Yakuza Kiwami 3? 31:59 - Q13: Are we going to see another look at Slitterhead? 32:29 - Break 1 32:29 - A Message From Shopify 34:21 - Xbox Summer Games Showcase 36:07 - Q14: Are we finally going to get the reveal of Gears Of War 6? 36:43 - Q15: Are we getting the Gears Of War 1-3 collection? 37:30 - Q16: Are we going to see the rumored handheld? 38:17 - Q17: Gameplay from State of Decay 3? 39:00 - Q18: What's going on with Perfect Dark? 41:04 - Q19: Will we see a new single-player Halo? 41:56 - Q20: Will we see a first look for a new Banjo-Kazooie? 43:33 - Q21: Are we going to get a first look at the Shattered Space DLC for Star Field? 44:15 - Q22: Will we see South Of Midnight gameplay? 45:58 - Q23: Will we see a Teaser Trailer for Diablo? 46:43 - Q24: Are we going to get a big mobile game announcement? 47:33 - Q25: Could we get an update on Outer Worlds 2 49:25 - Q26: Are we going to get a release date for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle? 49:59 - Q27: Are we going to see that Doom Year Zero game? 52:06 - Q28: Are we getting more content for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora? 53:35 - Q29: Will Britt be 100% sold on Assassin's Creed Shadows by the end of the showcase? 54:36 - Q30: Will XDefiant announce a new Assassin's Creed faction? 56:00 - Q31: Is Beyond Good and Evil 2 dead? 57:13 - Q32: Are we going to see a new IP from Ubisoft? 58:23 - Q33: Will there be a JRPG-a-Palooza during the Nintendo Direct? 59:06 - Q34: Metroid Prime 4? 1:00:03 - Q35: Is Britt going to get old Pokémon games on her Switch? 1:01:33 - Q36: Where is Mario Kart 9? 1:02:02 - Q37: New Smash Brothers announcement? 1:03:20 - Q38: Are we getting a new Donkey Kong platformer? 1:03:57 - Q39: Awe we going to get a Zelda port announcement? 1:05:03 - Q40: DLC announcement for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 at the State of Play? 1:05:32 - Q41: Are we getting a stand-alone Astro Bot game? 1:08:17 - Q42: Is Lego and Horizon going to have a partnership in the form of a game? 1:08:57 - Q43: Are we going to get a deep dive into Concord? 1:09:32 - Q44: Final Fantasy 9 Remake? 1:10:07 - Q45: Will we see anything about a Destiny Movie? 1:12:16 - Q46: Is Britt going to get her Ocarina of Time remake? 1:12:47 - Q47: Mother 3? 1:20:32 - Q48: Is Andrea going to be jumping up and down because of Peggle 3??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

31 May 2024

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:21

31 May 2024

#393

Facts About Gamers That Might Surprise You - Ep. 367

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com In this week's episode Andrea and Britt are joined by the CEO and President of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Stanley Pierre-Louis to discuss their new Essential Facts report for 2024. They discuss how there are more gamers in the U.S. than ever and how many of them are older than you think. They also chat about how AI is impacting game creators, what the ESA is keeping tabs on in this election year, and so much more! Learn about the Essential Facts Report at: http://www.theesa.com Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Bored Ape Gamer’s Club ---Faris Attieh ---Joshua Franklin ---Justin Foshee ---Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Time stamps: 00:00:00 - Special Interview with Stanley Pierre-Louis 00:02:20 - The Growing Demographic of Video Game Players 00:04:22 - The Evolving Face of Gamers 00:06:28 - The Benefits of Gaming with Family 00:08:29 - The Educational Benefits of Games for Kids 00:10:31 - Creating a Safe Community for Players 00:12:26 - The Growing Market for Video Games 00:14:40 - The Health of the Video Game Industry 00:16:38 - Growth and Stability of the Gaming Industry 00:20:55 - The Changing Definition of "Gamer" 00:23:06 - Embracing the Nerd Identity 00:25:19 - AI in the Gaming Industry 00:27:24 - Unanswered Questions about AI and Copyright 00:29:35 - AI Tools in Games and Media 00:31:40 - Advocating for the Gaming Industry in Policy Discussions 00:33:33 - The Impact of Younger Policy Makers on the Video Game Industry 00:35:47 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Gaming Perspectives 00:37:52 - The Video Game Ecosystem 00:40:17 - The Death of E3 and The Future of Consumer Shows 00:42:29 - Celebrating 30 Years of the Entertainment Industry Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 May 2024

44 MINS

44:09

24 May 2024

#392

Assassin's Creed Shadows Revealed - Ep. 366

Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. Get your INTO THE AM Elevated Everyday Graphic Tees now and save 10% off site-wide: https://intotheam.com/whatsgood Ubisoft debuted the first trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, previously codenamed Red, confirming that the game is set in Japan. We dive into the details about the new protagonists, new features, and more. In headlines there is more layoff news from Square Enix, Sony announced their 2 new CEOs, and Helldivers 2 is breaking more records. In hands-on Britt recounts her spooky time with Crow Country, a retro inspired horror adventure game. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Bored Ape Gamer’s Club ---Faris Attieh ---Joshua Franklin ---Justin Foshee ---Punkdefied Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com Timestamps: 01:11 - Riana's got news! 02:21 - What's Good Games @ Supercast.com is up and running!!! 03:14 - Ubisoft Assassin's Creed Shadows official world premiere trailer is out! 07:12 - Iconic Synchronization 17:07 - Break 1 17:07 - A Message From Shopify 18:58 - Headlines: 19:48 - Report: Square Enix to lay off workers in European and American divisions 21:57 - Sony announces two PlayStation CEOs to replace Jim Ryan 22:48 - 'Helldivers 2' Becomes PlayStation's Fastest-Selling Game Ever 24:47 - Capcom's "Monster Hunter" series exceeds 100 million units sold worldwide 25:49 - Mortal Kombat 2 Release Date Confirmed October 4th 2025 26:31 - Break 2 26:31 - A Message From Into the AM 28:20 - Hands-on Section: 28:31 - Brittney's been playing Crow Country 28:51 - So what is Crow Country all about? 32:06 - Exploration mode? 33:08 - Stardew Valley Expansion is Coming! 36:18 - Magic 8-Ball is back & coming soon! WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 May 2024

41 MINS

41:01

17 May 2024

#391

Why Hades 2 Early Access is Breaking Records - Ep. 365

Support The Show and Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com This week was a doozy with the massive news about Xbox studio closures including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin. Andrea and Riana dive into this tough topic before moving to headlines featuring Helldivers 2 PSN Linking drama, Nintendo finally acknowledging Switch 2, and projections that might see the Switch become Nintendo's best selling console of all time. In hands-on Riana is IN LOVE with Hades II and according to the Steam charts so are A LOT of other people. Andrea dipped her toes into the handcrafted Claymation world of Harold Halibut. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Bored Ape Gamer’s Club ---Faris Attieh ---Joshua Franklin ---Justin Foshee ---Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Timestamps: 03:01 - WGG lead story of the week: 03:22 - Xbox SHUTS DOWN Multiple Studios, Including Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, and More 06:03 - Matt Booty Head of Xbox Game Studio Email to staff 15:35 - Microsoft beats expectations as quarterly profits rise 20% to nearly $22B 17:31 - What's happening with Xbox GamePass 26:36 - Rumours Xbox might have more layoffs in the pipeline 28:08 - Break 1 28:14 - Headlines: 28:14 - Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement Backtracked on PC After Brutal Review Bombing Campaign 34:31 - Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will be announced this year 38:06 - Nintendo Announces Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition for Switch With Release Date and Debut Trailer 42:03 - Break 2 42:19 - SuperGiant's Hades Il 44:58 - Hades Breakdown 45:43 - What is a Roguelike? 53:48 - Harold Halibut 54:46 - Harold Halibut Story-Line & Game Mechanics Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 May 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:47

10 May 2024

#390

Is XBOX bringing BLACK OPS to the Summer Showcase?? - Ep. 364

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com Andrea and Britt dive in to the Xbox Summer Games Showcase announcement and speculate what they'll be showing off this June. All signs point to a Call of Duty Black Ops announcement and is it time for Gears of War to return?? They also chat about the massive $140M Square Enix content loss and their excitement about the upcoming Jackbox Naughty Pack. Instead of hands-on this week, Andrea sat down with CEO of Women in Gaming International (WIGI) Joanie Kraut to discuss the bevy of resources they provide for games industry professionals and their upcoming Run for Equality initiative to raise awareness about the gender pay gap in games. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Bored Ape Gamer’s Club ---Faris Attieh ---Joshua Franklin ---Justin Foshee ---Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Timestamps: 01:14 - What's Good Games Anniversary Stream, Friday 3rd of May!!! 05:41 - Xbox Summer Games Showcase 06:34 - Call of Duty is reportedly Microsoft's mystery June Direct game, new Gears title also set to be revealed 07:33 - Gears of War 6 09:29 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 09:46 - Starfield's Shattered Space Expansion Gets Release Window, New Patch Coming 10:11 - Avowed 10:15 - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 13:49 - Break 1 13:55 - Headlines: 14:07 - Square Enix announces it's tanked $140 million in losses due to 'content abandonment' 22:58 - Final Fantasy 7 Remake Vs. Rebirth 25:23 - Jackbox Naughty Pack 29:47 - Vampire Survivors DLC 30:32 - Starfield is getting a big update 37:01 - Breaking News: 37:08 - Take-Two Interactive Reportedly Shutting Down Two Private Division Studios 39:23 - Break 2 39:28 - Shout-outs to Patreon & Supercast members! 41:45 - Special Interview with Joanie Kraut, CEO of Women in Games International 48:51 - Is games still a welcoming place? 53:24 - WIGI new initiative: The Run for Equality 54:44 - The gender pay gap 59:35 - How does the job board work? Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

03 May 2024

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:12

03 May 2024

#389

Games Industry Giant Embracer Group Splits - Ep. 363

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com This week DocBrooke joins Andrea in discussing how video games industry giant Embracer Group is splitting into 3 separate companies. They take a look at Tales of the Shire cozy hobbit game trailer, chat new content for Disney Dreamlight Valley, and Fallout 76's new milestone. In hands-on, DocBrooke played the PC version of Horizon Forbidden West The Complete Edition and was wowed! *Code for Horizon Forbidden West: The Complete Edition provided by PlayStation Follow DocBrooke: http://www.x.com/ebphibbs http://www.twitch.tv/docbrooke Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Bored Ape Gamer’s Club ---Faris Attieh ---Joshua Franklin ---Justin Foshee ---Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Time stamps: 00:39 - Doc Brooke is here! 03:28 - WGG Announcement: First Exclusive Live Podcast - May 1st! 03:42 - WGG 7th Birthday Anniversary Stream - May 3rd! 04:52 - Embracer Group Saga 05:20 - Embracer boss admits "long list" of things he'd have done differently, as embattled company splits into three 10:15 - Comments from Embracer's CEO 16:08 - Break 1 16:25 - Headlines: New Trailer for Tales of the Shire 18:15 - Dreamlight Valley is getting a New Character Daisy Duck! 21:09 - New Update: You can take pictures of yourself on all the Disney rides 21:51 - Fallout 76 sets a record for over 1 million players in one day 24:26 - Break 2 24:32 - Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition on PC 26:23 - Specs 27:07 - Combat Mechanics 27:38 - Game Design Elements 31:22 - Is it a must-play on PC? 35:35 - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU 36:21 - Thoughts on Fortnite's Billie Eilish Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Apr 2024

42 MINS

42:36

26 Apr 2024

#388

Kingdom Come Deliverance II Preview - Ep. 362

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com Britt joins Andrea to chat about the new Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Take-Two's layoffs, and why everyone is suddenly obsessed with playing Fallout games. (I think you know why...) Britt got a special sneak peek at the upcoming Kingdom Come Deliverance sequel and it sounds like it's a medieval RPG extravaganza. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames 02:44 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase April 2024: Everything Announced!! 03:20 - Little Kitty, Big City 04:47 - Cat Quest Ill 06:14 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate 07:32 - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes 09:39 - Sticky Business 11:30 - Refind Self: The Personality Test Game 13:12 - Europa 14:43 - SteamWorld Heist II 18:34 - Break 1 18:40 - Headlines: Take-Two Announces Layoffs While Canceling Multiple In-Development Projects 22:02 - Hades Il Technical Test Incoming With Early Access 23:37 - Fallout Games Surge in Popularity Thanks to Fallout TV Show + Updates! 25:28 - Britt and Andrea's Thoughts on the Fallout TV Series 28:08 - Break 2 28:37 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is Releasing In 2024 37:21 - Some more GDC stuff: Dune Awakening 38:57 - Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed 39:39 - Dungeons Of Hinterberg 42:35 - Upcoming WGG 7th Year Anniversary Live Stream! Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Apr 2024

45 MINS

45:28

19 Apr 2024

#387

Destiny 2 Final Shape Hype is Real - Ep. 361

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: [http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com] (http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com) Andrea and Riana chat about the latest trailers for Star Wars Outlaws and Destiny 2 The Final Shape before jumping into headlines about Blizzard returning to China, Slay the Spire II, and Xbox's statement about their commitment to backwards compatibility. In hands-on Andrea is loving her time with Balatro while Riana gives spoiler-free initial thoughts on the Fallout TV series. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Bored Ape Gamer’s Club ---Faris Attieh ---Joshua Franklin ---Justin Foshee ---Punkdefied Check out The Danny and Riana Show: https://audioboom.com/channels/5126268-the-danny-and-riana-show WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Timestamps: 00:56 - Thank you to everyone who joined WGG premium membership @ Supercast! 02:08 - Star Wars Outlaws brand new Story Trailer. 02:35 - Star Wars Outlaws Will Launch August 30 04:11 - Ubisoft Forward Confirmed For June 10th 04:34 - Riana's thoughts on Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay 06:57 - Destiny 2 Announces The Final Shape Gameplay Reveal Showcase 12:28 - Destiny 2: The Final Shape's Prismatic subclass and Dread faction detailed 14:12 - Break 1 14:21 - Microsoft's Blizzard resumes NetEase partnership 14:43 - Microsoft, NetEase to re-launch Warcraft and other games in China 15:49 - Ubisoft Forward Confirmed For June 10th + Live event returns to Summer GameFest 17:03 - Ubisoft wall-runs onto the roguelike bandwagon with The Rogue: Prince of Persia 17:38 - Slay the Spire is getting a sequel 18:34 - Xbox President Sarah Bond has set up a new team dedicated to game preservation and forward compatibility 20:51 - Life is Strange studio Deck Nine allegedly accused of toxic workplace culture 24:25 - Break 2 24:35 - Balatro - A poker-inspired roguelike deck builder 33:46 - Riana & Danny went to the Fallout Series Premiere! Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

39 MINS

39:15

12 Apr 2024

#386

AbleGamers Celebrates 20 Years! - Ep. 360

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: [http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com] (http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com) Andrea chats with Steven Spohn, Senior Director of Business Development for AbleGamers, about AbleGamers 20th anniversary and their upcoming Gala 2! He takes her on sneak peek tour of their new Gala online social space and chats about AbleGamers mission to bring video games to everyone. Buy your ticket and support AbleGamers Gala: [https://ablegamers.org/gala-2024/] (https://ablegamers.org/gala-2024/) Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Bored Ape Gamer’s Club ---Faris Attieh ---Joshua Franklin ---Justin Foshee ---Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Create your own YouTube video chapters with InstantChapters! https://instantchapters.com/?via=whatsgood Chapters: 00:00:00 - Special Episode with Steven Spohn 00:01:31 - AbleGamers Gala 2 and 20 Years of Impact 00:03:00 - Introduction to AbleGamers and their mission 00:04:25 - Providing Accessibility for Gamers 00:05:49 - Expanding Accessibility in Gaming 00:10:19 - Balancing Gaming and Parenthood 00:11:55 - Celebrating 20 Years 00:13:26 - Gaming Community and Virtual Events 00:14:53 - Bringing Friends Together in a Virtual Environment 00:19:45 - Behind the scenes tour of the virtual world 00:21:16 - Table with Highlighted Area for Private Conversations 00:24:26 - Getting your character drawn at the gala 00:27:31 - Will Steve Dye His Hair Pink?? 00:29:03 - Million Dollar Eyebrow Challenge Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

30 MINS

30:43

05 Apr 2024

#385

Marvel Rivals Announced - Ep. 359

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29 Mar 2024

45 MINS

45:22

29 Mar 2024

#384

GDC 2024 with Alexa Ray Corriea - Ep. 358

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com Andrea sat down with WGG Alum and Writer Alexa Ray Corriea at the 2024 Game Developers Conference. They chatted about the GDC Talk Alexa gave, some of the cool narrative tools she saw on the show floor, and so much more. Andrea also got the chance to chat with Abubakar Salim, the Creative Director at Surgent Studios about his game Tales of Kenzera: ZAU. Follow Alexa Ray on X: http://www.twitter.com/alexarayc Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Bored Ape Gamer’s Club ---Faris Attieh ---Joshua Franklin ---Justin Foshee ---Punkdefied -WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Time stamps: ---00:00:00 - On the Floor from Game Developers Conference 2024 ---00:01:58 - Ideas for Talks at GDC ---00:03:45 - New Tools for Narrative Systems ---00:05:31 - Amy Hennig's Exciting Project ---00:07:35 - Excitement for 1943: Rise of Hydra from Skydance New Media ---00:09:32 - Unreal Engine's Powerful Tools for Game Development ---00:11:28 - Supporting Developers in a Tough Industry ---00:13:19 - GDC and Connecting with the Dev Community ---00:15:14 - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Interview with Abubakar Salim ---00:17:12 - Learning the Language of Game Development ---00:19:04 - The Rewarding Moments of Creation ---00:20:52 - A Personal and Connective Gaming Experience ---00:22:47 - Following Your Passion in Game Development ---00:24:34 - GDC Talks: Writing Authentic Characters in Apex Legends ---00:28:15 - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Spoilercast Tease Want audio only? http://whatsgoodgames.com/podcast/ Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com -------- Follow the crew ------- Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Mar 2024

32 MINS

32:57

22 Mar 2024

#383

Rise of the Ronin Reviewed: A Fun Mixed Bag

Listen Ad-Free on Supercast: [http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com] (http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com) Andrea and Britt have been playing Team Ninja's new samurai open world action RPG Rise of the Ronin. The latest PS5 exclusive published by Koei Tecmo and PlayStation brings a whole new (open) world to Team Ninja slate with a bevy of gameplay elements. Is their combat-focused new title too ambitious, or just the right balance? *Review Access for Rise of the Ronin Provided by PlayStation -WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Timestamps: 00:14 - Koei Tecmo's Team Ninja's Rise of the Rōnin 01:47 - Gameplay 01:58 - Storyline 10:41 - Skill Trees 11:32 - Narrative 15:32 - Open world map 16:37 - Traversal mechanics 26:20 - Unlocking the longhouse? 31:18 - Framerate 32:50 - Technical Issue 36:01 - Character development Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

21 Mar 2024

44 MINS

44:18

21 Mar 2024

#382

Fortnite's Poseidon is...Sexy? - Ep. 357

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: [http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com] (http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com) Andrea and Riana are excited that Summer Game Fest is coming back in June 2024! In the news: Stig Asmussen opened a new AAA studio, Activision QA workers unionized, a new Super Mario Bros movie is coming, and Warner Bros. is delisting video games. The new season of Fortnite is upon us and Riana is having a blast with the new Myths & Legends weapons...and is *very* excited about Poseidon and Korra. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Bored Ape Gamer’s Club ---Faris Attieh ---Joshua Franklin ---Justin Foshee ---Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: [https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames] (https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames) Timestamps: ---02:36 - Summer Game Fest 2024 dates and livestream announced! ---04:13 - Day of the Devs 2024 ---07:18 - Stig Asmussen left Respawn to form Giant Skull ---11:42 - Break 1 ---11:55 - 600 Activision QA workers unionize with recognition from Microsoft ---13:18 - A New Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Officially in Development ---15:52 - Warner Bros. is now erasing games as it plans to delist Adult Swim-published titles ---21:06 - The 2nd annual Ablegamers Gala ---22:49 - Break 2 ---24:07 - Fortnite Myths & Mortals ---28:03 - Avatar: The Legend of Korra coming soon! ---36:43 - Brandon Sanderson's new secret book! ---39:22 - GDC & Pax East next week Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Mar 2024

43 MINS

43:54

15 Mar 2024

#381

DUNE: Awakening Preview - Ep. 356

Andrea is joined in studio by Riana and special guest Naomi Kyle! She talks about her new show "This Week in Gaming" and discusses the news of the week including: Xbox Partner Preview recap, WB Games focuses on live service games, Yuzu Switch emulator shutting down, and more. Andrea has first look at upcoming survival MMO Dune: Awakening to kick-off hands-on. All the ladies are loving their time in Helldivers 2 and Naomi recounts some fond memories of Final Fantasy. Follow Naomi on Instagram: [http://www.instagram.com/thenaomikyle] (http://www.instagram.com/thenaomikyle) Learn about This Week in Gaming: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUejnVZMq8g] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUejnVZMq8g) Thank you to this month's Super Producers: ---Bored Ape Gamer’s Club ---Faris Attieh ---Joshua Franklin ---Justin Foshee ---Punkdefied Listen Ad-Free on Supercast: [http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com] (http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com) Time stamps: ---0:00 - Start ---00:55 - Naomi Kyle is back! Plus she's got a new podcast called This Week in Gaming!! ---04:54 - Xbox Partner Preview March 2024 ---06:41 - Unknown 9: Awakening ---11:28 - Creatures of Ava ---12:51 - Sinking City 2 ---13:03 - Roblox: Griefville x Chuckie ---13:18 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl ---14:21 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess ---15:41 - Warner Bros. Discusses "Volatile" AAA Console Games, Will Lean Into Free-To-Play And Mobile ---21:16 - Break 1 ---21:27 - Baldur's Gate 3 is getting a physical Deluxe edition ---22:21 - MLB The Show 24 unveils Road to the Show: Women Pave Their Way ---23:57 - Steam is going to let you hide the games you don't want your friends to see ---24:50 - Nintendo shuts down Yuzu Switch emulator ---28:35 - CEO of Twitch Open Letter ---32:01 - Rooster Teeth Is Shutting Down After 21 Years ---38:02 - Break 2 ---38:07 - Preview: Dune: Awakening ---46:38 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth ---53:44 - Helldivers 2 Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Mar 2024

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08 Mar 2024

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