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Ubisoft is calling this the future of gaming, we are less convinced. What We're Playing Cliff: Baldur's Gate Colby: Final Fantasy 6, Tales of Arise Dylan: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor News The FUTURE of Video Games New Parental Controls for Steam Finishing Every Mario Maker Level The PS5 Pro is Coming Game Pass for Minecraft Billionaires Calling Each Other Names Questions Primefan13: Thoughts on the Doom games? Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Call of the Wild: The Angler Atom Eve Xbox Game Pass Lightyear Frontier (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) MLB The Show 24 (Cloud and Console) The Quarry (Cloud and Console) – March 20 Evil West (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 21 Terra Invicta (Game Preview) (PC) – March 26 Diablo IV (Console and PC) – March 28 Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 28 Open Roads (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 28 Ark: Survival Ascended (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – April 1 F1 23 (Cloud) EA Play – April 2 Superhot: Mind Control Delete (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 2 PlayStation Plus Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Sifu Hello Neighbor 2 EA Sports F1 23 Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/games/humble-heroines-action-adventure-intrigue https://www.humblebundle.com/games/spring-into-learning-complete-humongous-collection https://www.humblebundle.com/games/plaion-hits-saints-row-red-faction-collection Prime Gaming Pearls of Atlantis: The Cove (Available March 21 through Legacy Games Code) Bus Simulator 21: Next Stop (Available March 28 Through Amazon Games App) Through the Darkest of Times (Available March 28 Through Amazon Games App) Bridge to Another World: Secrets of the Nutcracker (Available March 28 Through Amazon Games App) Patreon Alan Schulte Joe Cole Jr. Anonymous Rich Deacon Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

We talk about all of the Xbox news from the last week and how it might impact the Xbox's future. What We're Playing News Questions Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Xbox Game Pass PlayStation Plus PlayStation Plus Classic Humble Bundle Destiny 2: The Story So FarIGN Fan Fest 24 Prime Gaming Patreon Extra Life Extra Life Donation Link --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

A new study from GLAAD confirms that we need more games with LGBTQ characters and storylines and anyone who says otherwise doesn't really game that much anyway. What We're Playing News LGBTQ Inclusion in Video Games Everything Isn’t Great with the Dead Cells Team Some Xbox Games Might Not Be Just Xbox Games for Long Physical Games Aren’t as Expensive As I Thought Subnautica 2 is Getting 4 Player Coop Questions VR gaming feels like its flat and has lost momentum (Correct me if I am wrong). Do you feel it's going to claim a large stake of gaming in the future? Would you rather be unable to eat chocolate for the rest of your life or be unable to eat cheese for the rest of your life? Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Dakar Desert Rally is the biggest off-road rally racing adventure ever developed. Experience the speed and excitement of the largest rally race on the planet, featuring a wide variety of licensed vehicles from motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SSVs. Xbox Game Pass Humble Bundle Mindbending MasterpiecesMega Man Franchise PackControllerd ChaosExceptional Indie Allies Prime Gaming Patreon Extra Life Extra Life Donation Page --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

What We're Playing News Questions Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Xbox Game Pass PlayStation Plus Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/games/controllerd-chaoshttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/exceptional-indie-allieshttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/with-soulslike-these-you-need-enemies Prime Gaming Patreon Extra Life Byte Me Podcast's Extra Life --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

The folks that are making Dragons Dogma 2 think they know better than I do how I want to use fast travel. They are wrong. What We're Playing News Questions Joe Coleslaw: Wakes up from 8 week Coma Oh, hey guys! Great show last week! Did you know Sea of Thieves introduced a Safer Seas option, which would inevitably turn a PVP(ve) world into a Private, PVE world for only you, and up to 3 of your friends? [ begins to discuss the possibilities of bringing in old players who are sick of "sinking" hours and hours into a session only to come across 1 group of A**holes and ruin your experience] [Goes on to discuss the potential for gamer parents to introduce their families to this world without fear of toxic coms, or a sense of accomplishment in succeeding in a world event, or that voyage that sends you all around the world in 4 hours tops.] [CONTINUES to ramble on about how the Safer Seas mode brings more FIGHT from the folks WILLING/ABLE to Risk everything for the sake of rewards, GOLD, & GLORY in the 'regular' HIGH SEAS, adventure mode.] By the way, since writing that question in the first week of December... we have a new season that just started on Tuesday. Including some changes to the quest system, and direct diving to start your adventure, lastly, the level of reputation is increased from a 75 cap, to level 500. 100 prestige 5 times. So my question is, what other game could you see this option implemented? What game could benefit from taking out the opposition, and just letting you live in the world? Rich: Name one gaming accessory that everyone should have Name one office accessory that everyone should have Princess_Megan: In your opinion, what is the greatest gaming system of all time? It can be computer, arcade, or console as long as you can make a reasonable argument for it Alan S (zeroskill): The Steam Deck is almost 2! Do you still use yours just as frequently as you did the first year? What have you found to be your favorite game to play handheld? Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Xbox Game Pass PlayStation Plus PlayStation Plus Games Catalog Additions for January 2024 PlayStation Plus Classics Games Catalog Additions for January 2024 Prime Gaming Yars: Recharged – Epic Games Store – January 25 Patreon Extra Life Extra Life Donation Link --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

It's been a while, but we are back! Get the lowdown on our GOTY picks! What We're Playing Cliff: Baldur's Gate, While the Irons Hot Colby: Elden Ring, Vampire Survivor News Questions Primefan13: Thoughts on the big snow across the country? monotone screaming: What’s the next long-awaited game you’re hoping for in 2024? (i.e Titanfall 3, hollow knight silksong, etc.) Tr1pletrouble88: What would your favorite game character's new year's resolution be? and no it cannot be a screen resolution >:c Rich: So what was a game you were stoked to play, played forever then one day was like meh.... What is your favorite or 2nd favorite cereal if your 1st cereal is recalled for being toxic or just really boring? Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Game Pass Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/games/awesome-games-done-quick-2024https://www.humblebundle.com/games/play-pink-with-twin-sailshttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/outright-heroes-film-television Prime Gaming Patreon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

We've seen the GTA VI trailer and it looks great, but do we really have to wait until 2025 to play it? What We're Playing Cliff: Starfield, Cocoon, Meniko’s Night Market, Steamworld Build, From Space Colby: Biomutant, Soma Dylan: Planet Zoo, Steamworld Build, Tropico 6 News Questions Rdeacon: Cliff gets a call... we want to sponsor the podcast!!! What is your dream sponsor... and which one is your nightmare? Primefan13: Thoughts on the two new upcoming Godzilla movies? *monotone screaming* With the game awards in 2 days, what do you think will be game of the year? Also, general thoughts on the other categories? Tr1pletrouble88: What do you think your Spotify Wrapped would look like for your games this year? Top games, genres, developers even? Cheap/Free Games Epic Games: Xbox Game Pass: Coming to Game Pass Core on December 6 DLC / Game Updates PlayStation Plus Humble Bundle Uplifting Adventures Wholesome Games Bundle Fight T1D with JRPGs Prime Gaming Patreon Extra Life Donate to Extra Life --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

We all can't wait to play a remaster of Ski Resort Tycoon, right? What We're Playing Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ News Question Extra Life Icon: Question for the pod! I've been seeing a lot of conflict on the hour to dollar ratio for games like $70, what are your guy's takes on the conversation? Does a $70 game need to be 50 hr plus like Starfield, or can it be a tight but quality game like Spiderman 2 at 15 hrs? Rdeacon: Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Xbox Game Pass Humble Bundle Sid Meier's Ultimate Collection - One More TurnBandai Namco Fights, Frights, and FantasyLiving in Simulation Fright of your Life (pay what you want and help charity) Prime Gaming Patreon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

There is a new PS 5 Slim coming out this year with a removable $80 hard drive. What We're Playing News Questions Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Xbox Game Pass Leaving Game Pass PlayStation Plus Humble Bundle Bandai Namco Fights, Frights, and FantasyAwesome Indies from Humble GamesLaugh 'til You Die - Multiplayer Mayhem Prime Gaming Patreon Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

Unity Is In the "Finding Out" Stage I BelieveUnity made some absolutely terrible changes to their pricing structure and the indie games dev community is pissed. What We're Playing Cliff: Graveyard Keeper, Starfield It’s Hans, Bitch: Tarkov, Starfield, Rolling Thunder Colby: no Colby only, Zuul (Hans) Dylan: Fortnite News Questions *monotone screaming*: Many pieces of media have done the idea of a VR “deep dive” game, which is fully immersive to all senses. What are your thoughts on this, if it could actually be achieved in real life? Mansocks: Starfield is one of the few games I have left the music on in a game. I usually have my own music playing or nothing.... how about you all? Primefan13: Thoughts on the upcoming Assassin's Creed? Aslan the Incompetent: Who is your favorite video game creator? Cheap & Free Games Epic Games Xbox Game Pass PlayStation Plus PlayStation Plus Extra Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/games/pc-building-sim-rebootedhttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/strike-from-shadows-topdown-stealthhttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/dino-feverhttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/tales-from-wales-interactivehttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/cities-skylines-build-today-plan-for-tomorrow Prime Gaming Patreon Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

Now that Josh is officially Dr. Josh, we had him back on the podcast to have him give us an update on his video game research. What We're Playing Cliff: Graveyard Keeper, Everspace 2 Josh: BG3 Dylan: Stray, BG3, Fortnite Dr. Josh! Questions Primefan13: Thoughts on the DC Movieverse? Tr1pletrouble88: What do you think a mechanic would be in your ideal sports game? Personally? Individual players for each person on the team, but to play 22 players lobby Fifa. Princess_Megan: You have to pick a game to speed run. Which game are you playing, and how long do you think it'll take to complete? Epic Games Xbox Game Pass Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/games/if-you-build-it-cities-morehttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/masters-modern-3d-platformers Nintendo Online Patreon Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

The CEO of Take-Two is the right price for Red Dead Redemption...we think he's wrong. What We're Playing Cliff: The Cave, Figment 2: Creed Valley, Vampire Survivors, Broforce, Graveyard Keeper, Crusader Kings 3 Colby: Scourge Bringer, Broforce Forever, Remnant 2, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever Dylan: Baldur’s Gate 3, Stray News The Take Two CEO is Wrong Questions Princess_Megan: What is one mass change you would like to see across all video games? (You can't say make them shorter) Primefan13: Favorite text adventure game and why? Alan S (zeroskill): What is your favorite genre of tabletop games? Which tabletop game is your favorite? Hopefully Dylan is around for this one. Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Xbox Game Pass PlayStation Plus PlayStation Premium: Classics Humble Bundle Resident Evil: Decades Horror Village EditionJackbox Jukebox Playing OddsTake Your Turn Tactics RPGsHumble Bundle MembershipSpaced Out Prime Gaming Patreon Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

The rumors tell us that there could be a new Switch this time next year, but does anyone really want one? What We're Playing News Questions DA VINSTER (Vinny): What is your favorite single player game you've played this year and your favorite multiplayer game you've played this year? Princess_Megan: If you could temporarily retire tomorrow, which game would you play first? Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Xbox Game Pass Xbox Gold Playstation Plus Humble Bundle RPG Legends: Baldur's Gate & BeyondCozy Games Prime Gaming Nintendo Online Patreon Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

Once again, we've influenced the universe and just by mentioning it have willed a Red Dead Redemption Remaster into existence. Probably. Cliff: HiFi Rush, Bramble: The Mountain King Colby: AC Valhalla, Arcade Paradise Are We Getting an RDR Remaster? You Can Now Get (Essentially) GamePass for Your Quest Not Many Folks Are Going to Get These Six Items in Diablo 4 Can We Just Stop Blaming Video Games for Things? Tarkov is Going to Sue Data Miners Apparently, All Xbox Games are Shooters or Multiplayer According to Sony Don’t Count on Physical Releases for Much Longer Diablo 4 Treasure Goblins are Killing Hardcore Characters BIG CHAPPIE: How much you blowing up for the 4th? *monotone screaming*: How was your 4th of July? *monotone screaming*: Also, any new games coming out that you are interested in? Primefan13: Any thoughts on summer movies? Tr1pletrouble88: Any of the following: what’s the best classic rock? If soft serves egg was a thing, how??? And finally, if you had to choose a mascot for Microsoft, who would it be? Master chief? Cortana? Clippy? Epic Games GRIME Xbox Game Pass Xbox Gold PlayStation Plus Prime Gaming Nintendo Switch https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

Microsoft officially delays the acquisition of Activision/Blizzard until October 18, giving them more time to work with the FTC and CMA. What We're Playing News Questions Tr1pletrouble88: What do you imagine cartwheeling through jello is like? *monotone screaming*: Alternative question: do you think it would be more fun to destroy a big block of jello by tearing it apart hulk-style or smashing it apart with a baseball bat Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass DLC / Game Updates Leaving Game Pass PlayStation Plus PS Plus Classics Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/games/cyberpunk-playground https://www.humblebundle.com/games/athome-arcade Prime Gaming Patreon Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

What We're Playing Cliff:The Big Con, Bramble: The Mountain King Colby: AC Valhalla, Arcade Paradise, FarCry 6, Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer Dylan: Diablo IV News Microsoft Fought the FTC…and Won There Are a Lot of Classic Games Missing Game Pass Got More Expensive Terreria is a Lot More Popular Than I Would Have Thought Colby Can Finally Just Live in RDR2 Sega of America Has a Union Now Questions Rdeacon: Do you fold your pizza when you eat it If you get to a point in a game and find out you are only 1/3 through and sigh... does that make it a bad game? Tr1pletrouble88: Thoughts on live service games? Mazelnut: Taylor Swift is amazing, but what are your thoughts on her? *monotone screaming*: What are your thoughts on Stadia and it’s shutdown? Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Train Valley 2 Xbox Game Pass Common’hood (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 11 Insurgency: Sandstorm (PC) – July 11 Exoprimal (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 14 Techtonica (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 18 The Cave (Cloud and Console) – July 18 July 20 The Wandering Village Console, TBD July 31 Venba Console, TBD Prime Gaming Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - July 10 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin- July 13 Patreon Alan Schulte Joe Cole Jr. Anonymous Rich Deacon Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

Xbox showed us every game we're going to be playing for the next 18 months and I'm hyped! Also, sorry about the audio on this episode, it sounded fine when we were recording, not sure why it sounds like Cliff is in the back of a dark cave. Cliff: Planet of Lana, Ravenlock, High-Fi Rush, Chicory: A Colorful Talke Colby: AC Valhalla, The Big Con Primefan: Any big summer plans? Rdeacon: When does a game get to the point where the bugs/gliches are soo annoying that you stop playing? Do all jobs eventually suck? Tr1pletrouble88: What do you think the next generation of consoles will look like? Going from something like the ps3 to ps4 was about improving graphics, but going to the ps4 to ps5 was mainly about improving performance. Do you think the next gen will figure out how to improve graphics even more? mazelnut: What are your thoughts on the New Apple Vision Pro? Is it cool new tech or black mirror type stuff? Epic Games Xbox Game Pass PlayStation Plus Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/games/must-play-metroidvaniahttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/pixel-pride Prime Gaming June 15 Switch Online Capcom 40th Anniversary https://captown.capcom.com/en Patreon https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

There are some great games coming to the PlayStation (and they'd like you to think they aren't coming to the Xbox or PC, but they are). Cliff: Dragon Age: Inquisition Colby: Shadow Warrior 3, Ravenlok, Eastern Exorcist, Fall Guys, AC Valhalla, Planet of Lana Everything From the PlayStation Showcase Nintendo is Not a Fan of the Dolphin Emulator XBOX Appeals the CMA Decision Sony Is Making Money with Playstation Plus Folks Are Buying PSVR2 Regardless of What You Hear At Least Activision Blizard is Winning One Lawsuit Apparently It’s Not That Hard to Get Your Game Banned on the Switch Cade 6 is Back from the Dead…Maybe? Primefan: Favorite barbecue dish? Aslan the Incompetent: What year do you consider to be the greatest for video game releases? Squid: You’re stuck on an island, you can have three artists' entire discographies. What three artists do you choose! Tr1pletrouble88: What are your opinions on retro setups? Like having an actual NES and CRT with game cartridges. Brooke: What is your favorite video game music from when you were a kid? Epic Games Xbox Game Pass Chicory: A Colorful Tale (Cloud, Console, and PC)Farworld Pioneers (Console and PC)Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 1Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 1The Big Con (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 1Amnesia: The Bunker (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 6Hypnospace Outlaw (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 6Rune Factory 4 Special (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 8Stacking (Cloud and Console) – June 8Dordogne (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 13 Xbox Gold Prime Gaming June 1June 8June 15June 22June 29 https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message

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For three quarters in a row, Activision/Blizzard have been raking in cash from folks on PC, leaving the filthy console peasants in the dust. What We're Playing Cliff: Dragon Age: Inquisition Colby: Redfall, Immortals Fenyx Rising, TMNT News Activision is Making More Money Off of PCs Than Consoles Biden Wants to Tax Crypto Xbox SSDs are Coming Down in Price Phil Spenser is Disappointed in the CMA Decision Riot Games is Gonna Have to Spend a Lot of Money Doom 2 RPG is Now on PC Give a Friend GamePass (on PC) Questions QwertyHJKL1234: Are there any large brands that you will avoid because of a bad experience (even if their new products are amazing)? If so, what brand(s), and what happened to make you avoid it? Primefan: What are y’all’s thoughts on the new Transformers movie coming out in June? (it is not part of the Michel bay movies it’s a continuation of the bumblebee timeline) Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Xbox Game Pass Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/games/whitethorn-games-showcasehttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/feel-rhythm Game Pass Extra Life https://bytemepodcast.com/extralife/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message