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The same dynamic trio as last episode, Dony, Luke and Ben get through another light news week, not before though, Ben gives his thoughts on the Portal six months in. Xbox games are showing success on PlayStation across the board, but should PlayStation be concerned by this? Embracer splits into three companies, Luke gives his legal expertise on this matter, could there be light at the end of the tunnel for them? Housemarque has teased some Returnal content, though that seems to have fallen flat in what could merely be a comic series, it doesn't stop the boys waxing lyrical about the incredible game that is, Returnal. Lastly, Stellar Blade is out, all three played over the weekend and they give their early impressions on the game. It would also be remiss not to discuss the latest gaming discourse which comes in the way of apparent censorship of a certain bunny outfit in the game. 00:00 Intro 03:30 Ben's thoughts on the Portal six months in 12:35 Xbox games find success on the PS Store 24:30 Fallout TV/game boost 29:30 Changes at Embracer for a brighter future 44:15 Housemarque tease and Returnal love 56:30 Stellar Blade early impressions

Join your hosts Couchy (@CouchyGamer) and DeadbeatpunK(@WTFDYWPOD) in episode six of Pure Dead Xbox. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the latest episodes @puredeadxbox Website: www.puredeadgaming.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/PureDeadXbox

If you enjoy the episode, please rate and review to help support the podcast. To get involved in next week’s show use our form:: https://shorturl.at/kpEZ2 TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Nonsense 18:18 Games Played 38:34 Weeks Biggest Releases 44:44 Bethesda Bugs 58:10 Fallout TV Show Discussion (Spoilers) 1:15:20 News ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AkGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson

Let us know what you think of the Fallout TV Series ahead of next weeks show here TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Nonsense 12:07 Games Played Dave the Diver Harrold Halibut Balatro Botany Manor Dragon's Dogma 2 37:26 Weeks Biggest Releases 53:00 News 1:06:32 Fallout Initial Impressions ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AkGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson

Joining Dony this episode is Luke Steele, and dragging him back to the world of Podcasting, the Podcaster formally known as Grumpy Gamer Ben. The show starts off putting the toxic gaming world to rights with some of the negativity around "ugly" protagonists in the way Star Wars: Outlaws which is the latest game being given the "anti-woke" treatment. Game UK appears to be in trouble and with that so is physical game sales. Helldivers 2 sales continue to shine, although the boys argue with Ben over Spider-Man 2 selling 10m copies "only". Vampire Survivors along with a Contra DLC will be coming to PlayStation finally, and we have another juicy month of monthly additions to PS Plus to look over including Dave The Diver, which Dony gives his early impressions of at the end of the episode. 00:00 Intro 02:45 Star Wars: Outlaws outcry 33:32 Game UK appears to be in trouble 42:30 Helldivers 2 sales, ie Spider-Man 2 sales 01:02:16 PS Plus April games 01:06:50 What we've been playing 01:35:55 Dony dives into Dave The Diver

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Joining Dony this week, Luke Steele returns after being in New York and tells us all how he needs to buy new pants. Kirk The Gamer is back fresh from doing his Tekken 8 review for Pure Dead Gaming, and he waxes lyrical about Rise Of The Ronin...even if admittingly, no one else is. BEND Studio move into Live Service gaming according to a job posting, leaving Dony wondering what have they been doing for 4 years, Gen-Z is reportedly killing hardware sales according to Phil Spencer, and rounding out the episode: Dony and Luke played the Stellar Blade demo and they discuss their thoughts on the jiggles. 00:00 Intro 06:50 Eddy Gordo and the Tekken 8 problem 15:20 BEND Studio go Live Service 23:50 Gen-Z are killing hardware sales 40:22 Devs apparently don't care about the PS5 Pro 57:00 Kirk reviews Rise of Ronin 01:12:00 Quick thoughts on Outlast Trial 01:15:20 Thoughts on the Stellar Blade Demo

Join your hosts Couchy (@CouchyGamer) and DeadbeatpunK(@WTFDYWPOD) in episode five of Pure Dead Xbox. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the latest episodes @puredeadxbox Website: www.puredeadgaming.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/PureDeadXbox

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We have a slow news week here in the world of gaming, bring back mergers eh? That being said there are still talking points out there, and Dony welcomes Wandering Dutch from The World of Gaming Podcast, and PDG's very own Couchy from that green Podcast...The boys discuss Sea of Thieves early red hot pre-orders, the cancelled Spider-Man MMO and naturally the hot topic is the leaked details of the PS5 Pro. Dony gets an education from the PCMR about CPU, DLSS, AMD, B&Q, ABC and FTQ as they discuss the details about the Pro model and the impact it will have. 00:00 Intro 03:40 Couchy excited for Forbidden West on PC 07:15 Are we picking up any new games this week? 15:50 What we've been playing 27:40 Sea of Thieves pre-orders aren't sinking 36:15 Summer Games Fest date announced 43:50 Deviation Studios closing 53:15 Spider-Man: The Great Web MMO footage 58:50 Another good month for PS Plus 01:07:10 The PS5 Pro spec leaks

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Joining Dony this week once again is Luke Steele and retired Grumpy Gamer, Ben. Originally Dony invited the two on to have an early impression discussion about Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, but then PlayStation would announce 900 layoffs in the preceding days. Dissecting this sad news they look at AAA games and their impact, PlayStation's live service on-going plans and also consider if $70 is too cheap for games. Wrapping up the episode the boys finally get a chance to discuss their opening hours with Rebirth and their early thoughts - don't fret, this is spoiler free! 00:00 Intro 07:50 Rumour of Ghost of Tsushima PC port 09:40 Are Exclusive games bad for the consumer? 24:30 Playstation announce 900 layoffs 1:20:00 FF7 Rebirth early impressions

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Join your hosts Couchy (@CouchyGamer) and DeadbeatpunK(@WTFDYWPOD) in episode four of Pure Dead Xbox. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the latest episodes @puredeadxbox Website: www.puredeadgaming.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/PureDeadXbox

If you enjoy the episode, please rate and review to help support the podcast. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 14:39 Weeks Biggest Releases 27:10 What we’ve been playing 50:22 News 1:19:13 Crank 2006 ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AkGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson ----------------------------------------- To get involved in next week’s show use our form:: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_MJLEX4ElVoskcqPF5MJHcAxfCQvCFpvQhs-7viw_sg

Joining Dony in this episode, once again the Godfather of Pure Dead Gaming, Craig is here, and new voice to PDG is Kirk from 'What's New Video Games'. After we get through the introductions and Kirk's offensive Scottish accent, and Dony's even worse New York accent, the boys discuss at length some of the games they've been playing this week. Banishers: Ghost of New Eden, Inkilinati, Pacific Drive and Hell Divers II are all given the mini-review treatment and the week's hottest topic of PlayStation's financial and game troubles and Xbox's 3rd party moves are all discussed. 00:00 Intro 06:00 Kirk goes Scottish 14:00 Craig & Kirk discuss Banishers 42:10 Inkilinati 56:10 Pacific Drive 1:23:05 Dony finally talks with Hell Divers II 1:32:28 PlayStation has no games!! 1:58:54 Xbox confirms it's 3rd party plans Connect With Us: Dony @donyztweets Craig @puredeadgaming Kirk @warmergray Website: https://puredeadgaming.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/puredeadgaming Twitter: https://twitter.com/puredeadgaming Twitch: https://twitch.tv/puredeadgaming Opencritic: https://opencritic.com/outlet/815/pure-dead-gaming

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