After a year off (apologies), we are back! Quite a bit has happened since we were last here. So we chat what we've played over the past year as well as give reactions to the recent Switch 2 reveal and the latest GTA VI trailer amongst other tidbits.

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In today's episode, Mark and Nath discuss yet more failings in the video game workforce as Take-Two close two studios and one developer is forced to close themselves down. Democracy is threatened on Steam as backlash grows following Sony's implementation of enforcing a PSN account link on the platform to play Helldivers II. Plus, there are updates on a couple of showcases coming later in the year.   Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

Welcome once more to a new episode of the podcast. This week's topics include the controversial new edition of Escape from Tarkov, a content creator being banned from WWE 2k24, Gary's Mod coming under fire from Nintendo, 2 N64 games being added to the Switch Online library, rumours on the new Joy Cons for Switch 2 and finally we talk about the new next gen upgrade to Fallout 4. Thanks for listening! Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

Welcome to the Joking Dolphin Gaming Podcast. Join Mark, Mat and Nathan as we talk about the hottest gaming news and other video game related antics! We go over last year’s growth in the UK video game market We review a live service developer game survey Golden Axe is getting an animated series The Fallout series has caused a massive resurgence in Fallout players Thanks for listening! Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

In this week's episode, Ubisoft have courted more controversy regarding revoking players licences for the games they own. EA continue to not cover themselves in glory with their antics too. However, in good news, the BAFTA Games Awards took place, where there were worthy winners and a few surprises.   Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

Welcome once again to a new episode of the Joking Dolphin podcast.On this one, the lads discuss the summer gaming events and what we'd like to see make an appearance, news on a leaked Batman game from Monolith, the top 20 iconic game characters according to BAFTA and the best from April Fools day.   Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

Welcome to the Joking Dolphin Gaming Podcast, Join Mat, Mark and Nathan as we talk about the hottest gaming news and other video game related antics!   Xbox series X digital leaks   Take Two acquires GearBox from Embracer   Sega announces it's selling Relic Entertainment and are cutting 240+ jobs   Sony opens up Game Help to the community so users can upload their own help videos   Russia looks to create its own Video Game Console   We could be getting Spyro 4 at long last! Thanks for listening!   Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

Hello! Today the guys ponder the reason to buy the new potential PS5 Pro following its apparent spec leaks, as well as the winners from the recent GDC Awards. Marvel also showed off a visually stunning new title. Plus, who were the top publishers of 2023 according to their games Metacritic score?   Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

Here we are again with a new episode of the podcast.The topics for this week, the lads are talking about the leaked cancelled multiplayer mode for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, what got announced for Mario Day, the cast for the new Among-Us animated series, when we can expect the Summer Games Fest to kick off, as well as a spicy hot take from Nathan, as well as the Capcom Highlights and the nominees for the World Hall of Fame for Games.   Thanks for listening! Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

Welcome to the Joking Dolphin Gaming Podcast, Join Mat, Mark and Nathan as we talk about the hottest gaming news and other video game related antics!   Xbox Partner Preview - March 2024   BAFTA game award nominations   Warner Bros. closes Rooster Teeth   Watch Dogs is the latest game series to get turned into a movie   Spider Man 2 gets an update and a bug   We talk about Akira Toriyama and how his creations impacted us     Thanks for listening!   Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

Today we discuss yet more mass layoffs across the gaming industry. This time involving EA and Sony PlayStation. However, there is some good news as one studio has broken free from the corporate machine to go independent. Plus, the guys discuss everything announced during the Pokémon Presents event to celebrate Pokémon Day.   Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

Welcome to a new episode of the podcast, on this week's agenda is the latest Partner Showcase Direct from Nintendo, Xbox has revealed the four games going multi-platform, we finally get the first trailer for the Borderlands film, plus Sony are looking at bringing the PS VR2 to PC! Thanks for listening! Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

Welcome to the Joking Dolphin Gaming Podcast, Join Mat, Mark and Nathan as we talk about the hottest gaming news and other video game related antics!   We talk about the future of Xbox PlayStation is not going to bring out any 1st party games until after the 31st of March 2025 Bandai Namco has canceled 5 games and has vowed to have stricter standards for game development We may have a potential release date for the switch 2, Q1 2025 apparently… We go over the D.I.C.E. Awards winners! Thanks for listening! Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

In today's episode we chat about our experience at the Game On exhibition currently residing at The Dome in Doncaster. If you wish to visit yourself, further details can be found at https://attractions.dclt.co.uk/the-dome/book/playzone/107?_ga=2.160138301.1889737338.1696599648-468183069.1696407043 There have been plenty of Xbox rumours circulating regarding the future of their platform and we discuss what that may involve going forward. Plus, Square Enix also unveil more details about the imminent release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with a special PlayStation State of Play. Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

In this week's episode, the lads talk about everything that was shown at the first PlayStation State of Play of 2024! We get a brand new look at Stellar Blade, Godzilla comes to Dave the Diver, Sonic Generations is getting a Shadow upgrade, we get news on two Silent Hill games, plus our very first look at Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! - https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

Welcome to the Joking Dolphin Gaming Podcast, Join Mat, Mark and Nathan as we talk about the hottest gaming news and other video game related antics! Microsoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox employees We talk everything Palworld Wii U and 3DS online play comes to an end in April Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has new game plus behind a paywall We got over the 20 most downloaded PS4 and PS5 games of 2023 in Europe We have a potential game title leak for Kojima’s Death Stranding sequel We give out the latest WWE 2k24 details Xbox collaborates with the European Space Agency to give you the opportunity to design and see your dream spacesuit come to life Thanks for listening! Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

In today’s episode, we mull over the recent Xbox Developers Direct as they reveal more details about some of their new releases later this year. Plus, there’s another video game to film adaptation coming, and also potential plagiarism controversy surrounding the recently released Palworld game. Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

The lads are back again as we move forward into 2024. We talk about voice actors coming out in anger over a new AI deal, mixed thoughts are shared over the new Suicide Squad preview, some news on the upcoming Developer Direct from Microsoft including the new Indiana Jones game, a new Dual Sense could be on it's way, news from this year's CES event where you can drive a car using a controller and some casting news for HBO's The Last of Us!   Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7

Welcome to the Joking Dolphin Gaming Podcast, Join Mat, Mark and Nathan as we talk about the hottest gaming news and other video game-related antics! We go over what Santa got us for Christmas Mark hosts a quiz as we look back at gaming over the last year We go over the top 10 worst games of 2023 from Metacritic A 13-year-old boy has become the first human to “beat” Tetris, good lad! The Xbox Series S toaster is real We go over our video game New Year’s resolutions Thanks for listening! Find Joking Dolphin everywhere here! https://podfollow.com/jokingdolphin Twitter: https://twitter.com/JokingDolphin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokingdolphin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokingdolphin Website: https://www.jokingdolphin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpDOWqwIEPOlArcsf31ang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joking-dolphin-3b13761a7