On this edition of Will Talks About Games, I talk about the canceled Assassin's Creed game, Microsoft doing damage control, and some behind-the-scenes dirt on Mindseye.Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Skip Intro03:14 - UbiSoft11:05 - Mindseye21:49 - Microsoft Game Pass damage control27:03 - Call of Duty loss33:41 - R.IP. Itagaki35:43 - Cool thing (I am your beast)38:11 - ConclusionGames:InfernaxThe GunkDeadwireI am your beastFind Me On Social media (Including information about my podcast) over athttps://linktr.ee/screwfacecaponeSave on this year's top games at Fanatical! Use my affiliate link at https://www.fanatical.com/en/?ref=screwfacecapone
I know, I'm back right? On this edition of WTAG, I talk about the recent Microsoft price increases and the recent EA purchase by the Saudis.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Skip Intro - 00:20
Microsoft Price Increases - 2:27
EA Saudi Acquisition - 13:47
Cool stuff - 36:18
Conclusion - 37:36
Kotaku's article about the merger: https://kotaku.com/ea-sale-saudi-arabia-madden-pif-jared-kushner-2000629829
Gamespot's list of companies the Saudis invested in: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/all-the-gaming-companies-saudi-arabia-owns-or-has-invested-in/2900-7081/#2
Lina Khan's Tweet about Microsoft: https://x.com/linamkhan/status/1974192096841265511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1974192096841265511%7Ctwgr%5E009298a98bc6a38085a073c33814889acd75f786%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fkotaku.com%2Fxbox-game-pass-price-lina-khan-ftc-microsoft-activision-merger-2000631611
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It's been a while since I did one of these things, hasn't it? Anyway, on this edition of WTAG, I take a look at the recent gamer meltdown involving Assassin's Creed Shadow, the cancellation of Life By You, more industry layoffs, and the Nintendo Direct.
Links:
My linktree (reach me on social media and check out my youtube channel) - https://linktr.ee/screwfacecapone
Jason Schreier's twitter thread about Suicide Squad Kills the Justice League: https://x.com/jasonschreier/status/1798679945625194808
Jason Schreier's article from Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-06/-suicide-squad-warner-bros-s-200-million-flop-haunts-the-gaming-industry?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTcxNzY3MzY3MywiZXhwIjoxNzE4Mjc4NDczLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTRU5QQUlEV0xVNjgwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.yB-HVmx3nZL3rpzfiy_eMucOVRoO4LbwqaSoNNzKNzM
Abubakar Salim's message - https://x.com/Abzybabzy/status/1796602487522328761
Everything revealed at the Nintendo Direct - https://www.polygon.com/24180900/nintendo-direct-june-2024-everything-announced-games
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I'm back with Season 3/Episode 1 of Will Talks About games! On this edition, I talk about the recent uptick in gaming industry layoffs, the Sweet Baby "Controversy", and that time when Xbox Gamers got worked into a hissy fit.
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Skip Intro
04:41 - Sweet Baby (Controversy)
17:49 - College Football
21:05 - When Xbox Owners worked themselves into a tizzy
25:55 - Rare Games On Nintendo
29:52 - Game Industry layoffs
50:17 - Cool Thing and Outro
https://kotaku.com/game-industry-layoffs-how-many-2024-unity-twitch-1851155818
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In this episode of Will Talks About Games, we explore an alternate universe where SNK never went bankrupt. How different would the industry be? Come take a trip into the multiverse with me.
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King of Fighters Anthology: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_dbHEwXy6mU8TrJEls2FIv_GUKRTW2Pj&si=x5YACRA8lvfsRsHj
On this episode, I talk about the CMA approval of the Microsoft/Activision merger, trouble with the PS5 remake of Knights of the old republic, the layoffs at Epic and Sega, and more!
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Sources and links:
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sag-aftras-talks-with-video-games-industry-ends-with-no-resolution/1100-6518071/
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/canceled-star-wars-kotor-2-dlc-for-switch-has-spawned-a-class-action-lawsuit/1100-6518055/
https://www.polygon.com/23885373/unity-technologies-install-fee-pricing-change
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/epic-games-lays-off-nearly-900-staff
https://twitter.com/CAGames/status/1707394879368704471
https://twitter.com/PlayHyenas/status/1707394793649647990
On this video episode of Will Talks About Games, (The actual Episode 6) I break down the details from the Xbox Leak this past week. Learn about the rumored mid-gen console refresh, new Bethesda games, and more! Listen to this episode on spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/show/1X0BUstmfQJ4BAYxAyVRWu Use the linktree to find the podcast on other podcast hosting providers, and reach out to me. https://linktr.ee/screwfacecapone Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Skip Intro 03:39 - Bethesda Lineup 11:34 - New Consoles 19:37 - Nintendo Switch 2? 24:09 - Possible Acquisitions (Nintendo, Valve, WB) 36:13 - New Hardware? 41:49 - Game Pass and Scramble to fill 2022 Lineup 45:50 - Why Yakuza 7 was a timed Xbox Series X/S Exclusive 56:58 - TGS Roundup, Cool Thing of the week, and Starfield Sources: https://kotaku.com/xbox-leak-email-microsoft-activision-nintendo-console-1850858540 https://www.resetera.com/threads/bethesda-title-release-schedule-leaked-fallout-3-remaster-doom-year-zero-dishonored-3-ghostwire-tokyo-2-etc.765923/ https://kotaku.com/yakuza-like-a-dragon-ps5-xbox-series-x-s-exclusive-why-1850854888 https://www.gameshub.com/news/news/xbox-tokyo-game-show-2023-news-roundup-2629715/ https://www.ign.com/articles/xboxs-phil-spencer-acknowledges-massive-court-document-leak-so-much-has-changed https://www.ign.com/articles/leaked-xbox-emails-reveal-microsofts-scramble-to-fill-huge-hole-in-2022-game-lineup https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-briefed-activision-on-switch-2-late-2022-performance-discussed https://www.ign.com/articles/leaked-microsoft-email-reveals-xbox-boss-phil-spencer-really-wants-to-buy-nintendo https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/09/heres-a-look-at-the-new-sebile-xbox-controller-set-to-launch-in-2024 https://www.geekwire.com/2023/major-leak-reveals-microsofts-xbox-plans-for-2024-and-beyond/
On this episode, I talk about the Unity install fee, and why it will harm developers. By the way, I incorrectly call this episode 6 when it's actually episode 5. It's monday, right?
Links:
Techradar Threats To Unity Article
(Techradar) Unity hints at potential fee U-turn after developer backlash
On this episode of Will talks about games, I go over the one thing everyone is missing about the closure of Saint's Row developer volition, Killer Instinct getting a new update, Vampire the masquerade 2 getting a new developer, a new Atari 2600 model, and the Sag Aftra strike involving video game voice actors.
https://atari.com/products/atari-2600-plus
https://www.sagaftra.org/about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw2frvZnWZQ
This is a short one. I know I'm late but had some things to deal with these past few days. Anyway, I talk about 15 games coming out this fall, and Starfield. I also talk about Ultra Pro Wrestling.
UPW Update Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX0knzn73qc&t=294s
My linktree - https://linktr.ee/screwfacecapone
Growing up as a gamer during the 80s and 90s, I was able to watch the genre evolve. Though I like what it's become now, there are things I miss from growing up.
Welcome to the kick off for season 2 of Will Talks About Games!
In this episode, I talk about Quake 2, Starfield, The Embracer group, and the Baldur's Gate 3 'controversy'!
The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of Data East (Youtube)
Everything Announced at THQ Nordic
Xalavier Nelson Twitter Thread About Baldur's Gate 3
Will Talks About The Saudi's Purchasing SNK (Season 1, Episode 10)
Will Talks About The Saudis Purchasing Another Game Publisher (Season 1, Episode 11)
Will Talks About Square Enix Investing In Web 3.0 (Season 1 Episode 14)
(Originally Published 1/25/2023)
I talk about the recent Microsoft layoffs, and square doubling down on Web 3.0.
(Originally Published 2/16/2023)
I talk about the amount of dead live services games.
(Originally Published 7/9/2022)
I speak on the stupid tweet EA made, along with Rockstar Shutting down mods.
(Originally Published 6/10/2022)
I talk about the Saudis purchasing another game company along with Microsoft's kinect developer controversy.
(Originally Published 5/27/2022)
I discuss the Saudi royal family purchasing SNK.
(Originally Published 8/15/2022)
I give my thoughts about Ubisoft as well as how to fix it.
(Originally Uploaded 8/1/2022)
On this episode I weigh in on teh 'games as art debate'.