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Blizzcon 2023 Opener with the CORE crew

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BlizzCon 2023 predictions, including topics like WoW, Overwatch, Diablo IV, and potential new releases. This week's games, like Phasmophobia and RoboCop: Rogue City. Greg Street's new studio, Bungie layoffs and delays, Microsoft's ban on third-party controllers, and more. Emails and more!

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The episode opens with a teaser about "ghostbeef" and the unveiling of Lilith statue names. The controversy surrounding "Cities: Skylines 2," as it's receiving mixed reviews due to its work-in-progress nature. The hosts discuss the merits of early reviews versus player feedback. In the "Our Week in Gaming" segment, titles like "Return of the Obra Dinn," "Marvel's Spider-Man 2," and "Diablo 4 S2 Season of Blood." The episode also mentions other news topics, such as the release of "Alan Wake 2," the status of "Squardon 42," and updates in "Heroes of the Storm." Additionally, there's news about "Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest London," a Marvel-Hasbro partnership for MTG cards, Twitch's rule changes, and more. Voice mails and more!

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So which do we nab this week? "Super Mario Wonder" or "Spider-man 2"? We delve into the Microsoft ABK merger news. They highlight key points, including Kot-Dick's departure, Phil's plans for old IPs, and the delay of ABK games on GamePass. The hosts also share their recent gaming experiences, covering titles like CyberPunk 2077, Forgive Me Father 2, and Diablo IV. The episode includes a "Dear Martha Gameshow" segment and a listener's email about a new genre of multitasking games. Additionally, there's a heated discussion about Tim Hortons coffee. For reasons.

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Game developers will be required to use two-factor authentication to update games on Steam starting October 24, 2023. This is to prevent malicious updates.

Other news: John Riccitiello resigned as CEO of Unity Software. Diablo IV's second season is well-received. Sony unveiled a smaller, redesigned PS5 with a price hike. Meta Quest 3 launches on October 13, 2023.

This week on Shared Play: Cyberpunk 2077, RAGE 2, and Darktide. Voicemails: More about Star Citizen and the way people talk in CP2077.

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This week on CORE, we discuss a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 project by Anonymous Content, share their gaming experiences with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, AC Mirage, and various other titles. They touch on Diablo IV coming to Steam, Naughty Dog layoffs, and Animal Crossing's Lego adaptation. A listener email raises questions about the $600 million development cost of Star Citizen, emphasizing the need to focus on real issues rather than the money spent. And MORE!

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Cyberpunk 2077 has made a remarkable turnaround since its disastrous launch in 2020. The game has been patched and updated extensively, and it is now playing well on all platforms. As a result, the game has seen a huge surge in concurrent players, and it is now receiving 9's and 10's reviews from critics and gamers alike.

The Core Crew discusses the game's turnaround and why it's worth playing now. They also discuss other news from the gaming industry, such as the departure of Sony chief Jim Ryan, the return of Chris Metzen to Blizzard, and the wave of layoffs around the industry.

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Xbox/Microsoft accidentally leaking a lot of information, including new console and controller designs, a courted Nintendo acquisition, and underestimating the value of Baldur's Gate 3. We played: Starfield, DOOM 2016, Persona 5 Royal, Mortal Kombat 1, Frog Wrestling, Cyberpunk 2077, Portal 2 VR Mod, and Farthest Frontier. Dear Martha! Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 looking really rough, Netherrealm promising fixes, the good Baldur's Gate 3 memey song by Tom Cardy, Final Fantasy XIV getting official TTRPG books, Dead Space Co-Creator Glen Schofield leaving the new studio he helped form to make Callisto Protocol, Bluey the video game launching November 17, and Sea of Thieves adding private servers. Emails and more!

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Turns out teens remain hooked on Fortnite, Minecraft, and sometimes Warzone. Unity's clash with game devs, featuring a statement from RedHook, the Darkest Dungeon creators. Unity hasn't backed down yet, sparking worries about costs for Sony and Microsoft. John Riccatello's problematic history (EA) is discussed. Devs are scrambling to switch to Unreal or Gadot engines. Also, check out Scott's top five core games on the "MORE CORE" video series. In "Week in Gaming," Starfield shines, and Fae Farm and WWE 2K23 are mentioned. They later explore Steam reviews and cover news like Sony's State of Play, Nintendo Direct focusing on Switch 2, Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty trailer, Apple's push for native gaming on new iPhones, Dune Spice Wars' 1.0 launch, and Xbox's GamePass CORE. We end with emails and texts, including a fan's "Oct-Beau-ber Fest" suggestion for Beau's full-time gig and someone confessing they've never played Half-Life 2.

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Last week's preshow for a little bonus content. No reason cept we think it was particularly funny last week, and thought you might enjoy the distraction. Have fun!

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