On today’s episode #181, Unity decides to backtrack on a controversial price hike for their software amid backlash from developers, Neuralink begins open recruitment for their recently approved BCI implants, and we’ll take a look at the list of who is striking in the US today. Also, announcements from several showcases, we tried out another one-shot, and of course, we’ve been playing games.
Read MoreThe Forecast Ep. 180 | The Greatest Actor of our Generation
On today’s episode #180, the SAG-AFTRA board unanimously votes to give an interactive media strike to members, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem was so successful it’s getting a video game sequel, and Apple reps for their next event. Also, Baldur’s Gate III has dropped out of the top 10 highest-rated games of all time list, Starfield makes some weird choices, and of course, we’ve been playing games.
Read MoreThe Forecast Ep. 179 | Expectations Managed
On today’s episode #179, we cover national news for Alex because he keeps seeing headlines but scrolling, and Charles Martinet is replaced by Chris Pratt as the voice of Mario. Plus, we played an RPG that we couldn’t pronounce, Overwatch 2 gets an absolute gem of a rating on Steam, and of course, we’ve been playing games.
Read MoreThe Forecast Ep. 178 | The Fate of the Gate
On today’s episode #178, Twisted Metal on Peacock of all streaming services has a 94% audience score while EVE online gets a new board game. Plus, Baldur’s Gate III released to nearly universal acclaim, the LotR novels are passed by the total amount of dialogue in Baldur’s Gate III, and of course, we’ve been playing Baldur’s Gate III.
Read MoreThe Forecast Ep. 177 | Women's Tackle Football
On today’s episode #177, the brother of the guy from Ancient Aliens talks UAPs with Congress while the division between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP deepens. Plus, Activision Blizzard lays off 50+ people from their esports division, Frosthaven hits a special rank on Board Game Geek, and of course, we’ve been playing games.
Read MoreThe Forecast Ep. 176 | Final Fantasy Power Hour
On today’s episode #176, we talk a lot about Final Fantasy but since we’re hipsters it’s not about the most recent game. Plus we dive into Dave the Diver, remakes, remasters, development hell, and of course, we’ve been playing games.
Read MoreThe Forecast Ep. 175 | What even is Summer?
On today’s episode #175, the best movie of the summer so far features a callback to multiple video games in the franchise and the FTC is pushing back against the Microsoft / Activision merger/acquisition. Plus, CDPR has opinions on your opinions of Cyberpunk 2077, BlizzCon announces that it will be streamed free this year, Tim is getting ads to go to work in American Truck Simulator, and of course, we’ve been playing games.
Read MoreThe Forecast Ep. 174 | It's Showcase Season!
On today’s episode #174, all of the major summer games showcases happened and we’re going to spend the entire podcast talking through the good news, and the bad. Plus, Sports Illustrated’s video games section notes that ‘Starfield being 30fps on Xbox is a complete non-issue’, it’s been four years since MP4 was announced, October officially has too many games released, and of course, we’ve been playing games.
Read MoreThe Forecast Ep. 173 | We Traveled to Self-Similar Space
On today’s episode #173, the Summer Games festival is right around the corner with everyone anticipating more delays on top of those that have already been announced. Plus, Diablo IV reviews are in with the game looking spicy and of course - we’ve been playing games.
Read MoreThe Forecast Ep. 172 | Thanks, Jeff!
On today’s episode #172, Tears of the Kingdom lets fans get lost in an incredible world, while the source code for Overwatch 2 PVE is lost. Plus, Gloomhaven moves down the list again and of course - we’ve been playing games.
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