This Week in Gaming

This week: Helldivers 2 sparks controversy with Sony and gets review bombed into oblivion, the Fallout TV show becomes Amazon’s 2nd most-watched show, Star Wars: Hunters gets a release date, and a continuation of the Batman: Arkham franchise gets announced. Square Enix announced project cancellations, plus the latest on the Elden Ring and Starfield expansions. Fellow Canadian, Victor Lucas, joins me to unpack exactly what happened with this massive controversy surrounding Helldivers 2, Sony, and their fans. All that and more on This Week in Gaming!

This week: Embracer Group divides into three, Gears 6 gets teased, and the best mashups ever, from Baldur's Gate/Stardew Valley to Lord of the Rings/Animal Crossing? But wait, there's more! Fans struggle with the new Fallout 4 next-gen update, everything from this week's Xbox Digital Showcase, and BlizzCon 2024 is officially canceled. Join me and Maude Garrett as we break it all down and more on This Week in Gaming!

This week: Cyberpunk 2077 developers talk experimenting with AI, former Blizzard president suggests tipping game developers and Skybound Entertainment crowdfunds a AAA Invincible game. Plus, a new Nintendo emulator called Delta makes waves and Keanu Reeves joins the Sonic movie franchise. Kahlief Adams is back to break it all down and more on This Week in Gaming!

This week in gaming, Fallout 4 gears up for a major update following the success of the Fallout TV series, Baldur’s Gate 3 hits a new milestone, and Star Wars Outlaws teases fans with a new trailer. Meanwhile, Ubisoft draws criticism for its handling of The Crew's server shutdown and the cost of games continues to be a hot-button issue. Plus, we have new guest Riana Manuel-Pena on to discuss the rise of successful video game adaptations in Hollywood and why they're finally working. All that and more on This Week in Gaming!

This week: Larian Studios speaks out on industry layoffs, Xbox unveils their next-gen plans, and we dive into the latest buzz surrounding the major game announcements slated for this summer. In other news, Nintendo shuts down 3DS and WiiU servers, the KOTOR Remake is safe and sound, and the Among Us TV series drops its final cast reveal. Plus, my chat with Parris Lilly in which we discuss the importance of game preservation and our biggest hopes and dreams for the next Xbox console.

This week: GameStop announces job cuts adding to an already grim future, Take-Two Interactive acquires Gearbox Entertainment, and indie devs raise concerns about game subscription models. Marvel introduces Marvel Rivals, the Sonic 3 movie wraps production, and the Among Us TV series expands its star-studded lineup. Kahlief Adams joins us to talk about the digital age takeover and more!

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This week in gaming was quite the rollercoaster: Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios shocked fans by parting ways with D&D, leaving behind their planned DLC. GTA 6 rumors hint at a possible delay. Stardew Valley's latest update has everyone hooked again and The Sims franchise announces it's headed to Hollywood! Join us as Danny Pena and I unpack Larian's surprising move and more on This Week in Gaming.

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This week in gaming was quite the rollercoaster: Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection is off to a very rocky start, while we get an update on the Knights of the Old Republic remake. And while rumors about the unannounced PS5 Pro were everywhere, Activision's workforce made headlines with a groundbreaking union and the Elden Ring DLC got a surprise discount way ahead of its release. And our guest Kalief Adams had quite a lot to say about the PS5 Pro leak and leaks in general. All that and more on This Week in Gaming.

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In this episode: Warner Bros is shifting focus to live-service games, Prime Video drops their first trailer for the Fallout TV series, and Mario Day festivities kick off with Nintendo delivering some exciting announcements. Meanwhile, the closure of Rooster Teeth after two decades, Dragon's Dogma 2's character creator, and the passing of Akira Toriyama all shake up the gaming world. Then, Parris Lilly joins us to discuss the future of single-player games and the constantly evolving state of our industry. All that and more on This Week in Gaming!

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This Week: Sony and EA deal with some big layoffs and game cancellations, while Rockstar's got some employee issues brewing. On the brighter side, Nintendo dropped some exciting new game reveals for Pokemon Day, and Fortnite's rolling out two new game modes for LEGO fans. Embracer Group might be "freeing" a couple of their major game studios, too. Plus, we've got a study showing the not-so-fun side of online gaming communities, and Andrea Rene drops by to chat about parenting in the gaming age. Catch all that and more on This Week in Gaming!

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