Arcadian Insight

We discuss whether or not a person needs to complete a game in order to enjoy it. Trending news includes Sekiro Shadows Die Twice wins GOTY at The Game Awards, Apex Legends is getting an Esports league, Twitch is being sued by a Russian internet company, and Ninja will be streaming Fortnite with Mark Hamill . Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We discuss whether or not we think RNG has made its way into too many competitive games. Trending news includes 2K Game's Bioshock 4 announcement, Dr Disrespect's television deal, Twitch's exclusive streaming contracts with Timthetatman, Lirik, and DrLupo, and Metacritic's removal of six thousand negative Death Stranding reviews. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We get nostalgic about Playstation's impressive and unforgettable 25 years. Trending news includes Riot Games' $10 million gender discrimination lawsuit, Halo Master Chief Collection is the top selling game on Steam, Microsoft has no plans for VR, and Lil Bub has passed away. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

Is cloud gaming good for the consumer? Is it really where we want to go? Trending news includes Amazon's cloud gaming service, Pokemon Sword and Shield tops the sales charts, and Google Stadia has a gender neutral controller. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We discuss whether or not the current trend of casting celebrities for roles in AAA video games is a good thing for the industry moving forward. Trending news includes Google Stadia's rough launch (30:50), Pokemon Sword and Shield won't let you catch them all (45:30), Bioware plans a complete overhaul for Anthem (56:56), and The Game Awards have announced their GOTY list (01:01:47). Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We talk all about our trip to Blizzcon 2019 and provide our thoughts on the upcoming game announcements. Diablo IV (01:18), Overwatch 2 (08:40), WoW Shadowlands (18:05), Blizzcon (31:16). Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

In this week's episode we discuss what qualities make a game worthy of the title "Game of the Year." Trending news includes: a study has found insufficient evidence that gaming is a clinical disorder (44:57), Twitch streamer Shroud has officially moved to Mixer (54:26), US Congress has sent Blizzard a letter urging them to reconsider Blitzchung’s suspension (1:03:08), Google has very quietly announced the launch date of Stadia (1:10:17). Support the show...

We discuss Riot Games' impressive 10-year anniversary video, while comparing these announcements to Blizzard's polished presentation style and current roster of games. Trending news includes Halo Infinite has lost two creative team leads in two months (43:08), Bethesda has announced premium subscriptions for Fallout 76 (49:56), Fortnite rolled out Chapter 2 with a black hole (55:48), and Diablo 4 artwork has been leaked (59:53). Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We focus on the aftermath of the Blizzard Hong Kong situation. Trending news includes Twitch affiliates are now able to earn ad revenue (37:56), FIFA 20 tops the sales charts (44:26), and a Gears of War 5 player has been banned for 640 days (49:32). Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We discuss the pros and cons of PC and consoles. Trending news includes the Blizzard Hong Kong situation, a player has spent $62,000 on Runescape, Fortnite revenue plummets, and a pug has been hired as a voice actor in Halo Infinite. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

Gaming industry revenue is down 20% for August 2019, as older games and remakes top the sales charts. Trending news includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has an exclusive PS4 game mode and Borderlands 3 becomes the best-selling game in 2K Games history. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

Should you ever pay full price for a remake or remaster of your favorite game? Trending news includes NBA 2K20 features slot machines, prize wheels, and pachinko, and Apex Legends puts a new axe skin behind an insanely high paywall. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We discuss WoW Classic's return to the scene and popularity; will it last? Trending news includes Battlefront II aims to regain the community's trust, Pewdiepie hits 100 million subscribers, and a group of Buddhist monks has won an esports tournament. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we talk solely about Heroes of the Storm with our guest, NotParadox. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We have a special guest this week - Morgan from SwordChomp!! We discuss how our gaming preferences have changed over the years and what games we're enjoying in 2019. Trending news includes Walmart removes violent video game ads and loot boxes are now required to disclose odds. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We discuss the growing trend of esports vs traditional sports and our expectations for both industries moving forward. Trending news includes Ninja moves to Mixer, Epic Games continues to get backlash over exclusivity, and HOTS releases a new hero: Qhira. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we discuss politics in video games. Are game studios hesitant to center their games around politic narratives due to outrage and cancel culture? Trending news includes the Fortnite World Cup and a recent report on gaming harassment. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

Our main topic this week is time manipulation in games! What games have done this the best? What could devs improve upon in the future? Trending news includes Alinity and her cat, the Google Stadia AMA, and Frank Pearce is leaving Blizzard. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

Is there a positive correlation between replay value and quality? We explore what replay value means to us, and how some of our favorite games implement replay value. Trending news includes EA struggling with being the bad guys, announcement of the Nintendo Switch Lite, and Outer Worlds creative director Leonard Boyarsky talks politics. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we discuss everything weapons! Our favorites, least favorites, most OP and most unforgettable. Trending news includes the top viewed games on Twitch for the first half of 2019, a DDoS hacker has been sentenced to 27 months in prison, and we talk about the Steam Summer Sale. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)