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Episode 303 : Space Marine 2 Leads an Amazing Lineup of Games
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In Bitcast 303 the guys discuss the early fall rush of game releases including Space Marine 2, Black Myth Wukong, Star Wars Outlaws, Astro Bot, Concord, and Visions of Mana. Jon Clarke, Co-Founder of XboxEra, also joins to chat about Console Wars The Card Game!They also chat on Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Take 2's CEO thoughts on it launching in G…
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Episode 302 : Bungie Layoffs and the PlayStation Impact
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In Bitcast 302 the guys tackle the latest round of layoffs hitting the gaming industry, this time at PlayStation's Bungie. They discuss the feedback from employees including some commentary from contacts, along with why greed is damaging gaming overall. They also talk Avowed's delay, Gamescom expectations, the THQ Showcase, and more!…
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Episode 301 : The State of Gaming Adaptations
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In Bitcast 301 the guys discuss the announcements surrounding Like a Dragon : Yakuza and Bioshock along with the general state of gaming adaptations with Halo, Fallout, Borderlands, The Last of Us, and more. They also catch up on all the games they've been playing and the excellent of Xbox Game Pass titles lately.…
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Episode 300 : Celebrating with the Community
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In this Bitcast special, the guys celebrate 300 episodes of the show by inviting many friends and creators from the community to stop by and share a memory or two. Thank you to everyone who has engaged with the show and Seasoned Gaming over the past several years!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 299 : PlayStation Begins Its Live-Service Journey
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In Bitcast 299, Hoeg is traveling so friend of the show, NeoGameSpark, re-joins the guys to talk about PlayStation's Concord and how it represents PlayStation's new focus on live-service games. They'll also discuss the Xbox Game Pass price increase, game previews such as Anger Foot, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 298 : Is Dragon Age The Veilguard BioWare's Return to Greatness?
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In Bitcast 298, Travis is traveling so we welcome host of The Gaming Circle Podcast, K. Asante, back to the panel! The guys break down all the latest and discuss a detailed look at Dragon Age : The Veilguard. Can it return BioWare to greatness?By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 297 : Shadow of the Erdtree Leads the Second Half of 2024
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The most anticipated expansion of 2024 has arrived and the guys discuss their thoughts. They also continue the conversation from Summer Game Fest including impressions from a lot of games coming later this year (now that embargos are up) and Nintendo's Direct!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 296 : The Xbox and Summer Game Fest Breakdown
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In Bitcast 296 and our summer showcase special, our good friend Detective Seeds joins the guys to break down all of the Summer Game Fest and Xbox Showcase (we've had to push Ubi Forward to next week).By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 295 : Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase, and Ubi Forward Pre-Show
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With Ains out this week, the guys are joined by Xbox Expansion Pass host and Cast Co-Op co-host, Luke Lohr, as they get you ready for the summer showcase schedule. Join them in the pre-game guessing to see who comes out on top in two weeks! They also recap PlayStation's State of Play, get hyped about Astro Bot, and chat on the latest games/reviews.…
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Episode 294 : Hellblade 2 Debate and Doom Goes Medieval?
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In Bitcast 294 the guys discuss what's likely the largest divide in opinion they've had yet with Hellblade 2. They also talk the latest rumors for the summer gaming showcases including Doom: The Dark Ages, Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer, Space Marine 2, and a lot more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 293 : Will Call of Duty on Game Pass be a Game Changer?
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In Bitcast 293 the guys have a LOT to discuss including the Wall Street Journal reporting that Call of Duty will indeed launch day one on Game Pass. Also 2K's fiscal report gives us a Grand Theft Auto 6 release target, Activision opening a new studio, the return of EA College Football, BioShock potentially returning, and more!…
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Episode 292 : Discussing the Evolving Gaming Industry
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In Bitcast 292 the guys discuss the latest round of layoffs, this time affecting multiple Xbox first-party studios under Bethesda. They chat on AAA game development, how Gen Alpha is impacting gaming, and why we're seeing record layoffs. They also talk Hades 2 early-access release, Animal Well, Indika, and a lot more.…
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Episode 291 : The Summer Showcase Schedule
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In Bitcast 291 the guys discuss their early expectations for the summer game showcases including Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, and IGN Live. They also talk new games (Manor Lords, Top Spin 2K25, and more), major updates for Starfield and No Rest for the Wicked, more studio closures, and more.…
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Episode 290 : The Most Anticipated Games of 2024 Still to Come
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In Bitcast 290 the guys discuss the most anticipated games still to come in 2024 including some that players have been waiting on for a long time. They also chat on reviews for No Rest for the Wicked, Another Crab's Treasure, and Harold Halibut, the latest on Metaphor: ReFantanzio and Stellar Blade, and more!…
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Episode 289 : No Rest for the Wicked Shocks Us
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In Bitcast 289 the guys discuss Moon Studios' new entry into the ARPG fold: No Rest for the Wicked. It has taken Ains and Travis by storm! They also discuss Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's reveal from Warhorse, Take-Two laying off staff despite profits, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 288 : Becoming a Scoundrel in Star Wars Outlaws
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In Bitcast 288 the guys sit down to chat about Star Wars Outlaws, its design, and its content approach from Ubisoft. They also talk the Triple-i Initiative showcase, Fallout seeing a resurgence with the show, and a lot more.By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 287 : Hellblade 2 Pushes Unreal Engine 5
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The guys are finally all back together and they've brought a friend! The crew discusses Hellblade 2 previews, Travis covering Eternal Strands for IGN, what we want to see from Star Wars Outlaws and a new Gears of War, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 286 : Capcom Shines Again with Dragon's Dogma 2
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The guys are back - well mostly! Ains and Dan are back to chat the biggest news of the week including Dragon's Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin releasing, the never-ending debate on micro-transactions, updates from PAX East, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 285 : The PS5 Pro and Mid-Gen Hardware are Coming
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Bitcast 285 will be a unique one! With Dan traveling and Ains having a late family emergency, Hoeg and Travis are joined by friend of SG and content creator Mekel Kasanova.They chat about mid-gen hardware including the leaked PS5 Pro details and an Xbox handheld. They also catch up on a load of game news, previews, and reviews!…
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Episode 284 : No Rest for the Wicked Aims to Redefine the ARPG
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In Bitcast 284 the guys sit down to chat about Moon Studios' No Rest for the Wicked and how it aims to shake up the ARPG genre. They also discuss the widespread industry layoffs and state of the gaming industry, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and more.By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 283 : Xbox Games Land on PlayStation and Switch
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The guys are back and are joined by ACG to chat about new releases and reviews, Xbox games landing on PlayStation and Switch, the stigma of "live-service", and a lot more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 282 : Reports, Rumors, and Rebirth
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In Bitcast 282 the guys sit down to discuss the chaos that ensued around Xbox this week and the damage that leaks and rumors have on game reporting. They also talk Helldivers 2, LaD Infinite Wealth, Skull & Bones, Suicide Squad, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 281 : Suicide Squad Breaks Gaming Discourse
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The guys are back and they have a LOT to discuss! Suicide Squad has finally released and ignited a wealth of passionate opinions from all angles. The guys also chat on Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth, PlayStation's State of Play, and a lot more.By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 280 : Xbox Kicks Off an Exciting 2024
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In Bitcast 280 the guys discuss the Xbox Developer Direct including Hellblade 2's release date, Indiana Jones, ARA History Untold, Visions of Mana, and Avowed. They also talk Diablo IV season 3, Halo's future (and ridiculous rumors), and of course Palworld. Finally, they also finish answering the community questions from episode 279!…
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Episode 279 : Previewing the Games of Early 2024
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In episode 279 the guys sit down to discuss the games releasing in early 2024 including SG's Prince of Persia The Lost Crown review, Palworld, Suicide Squad, and more. They also chat on the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct and finally sit down to answer the questions from the community for the panel!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 278 : Honoring the Best Games of 2023
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The guys are back for 2024! In episode 278 they reflect on their favorite experiences in 2023 with the SG Honors in coordination with the SG Staff. They also touch on what they played over the holiday and what they're planning for early 2024!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 277 : End of 2023 Gaming Roundtable
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In episode 277 the guys reflect on gaming as a whole as they prepare to take a couple of weeks off for the holidays. They also touch on Asgard's Wrath 2 which received Travis's first ever 10 at IGN, The Finals taking multiplayer by storm, the new "Valhalla" expansion for God of War Ragnarok, and more!…
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Episode 276 : Discussing The Game Awards
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In episode 276 the guys sit down to discuss every announcement from The Game Awards along with their thoughts on the show format and how it should move forward in the future. They also touch on a few new game reviews and new releases!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 275 : The Great Remake Debate
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In Bitcast 275 the guy sit down to discuss the state of remakes and remasters in the gaming industry. How should they be handled, when is the right time, how should they be monetized, and more. They also talk Fortnite Season 5, Grand Theft Auto 6's incoming trailer, The Game Awards, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 274 : The Forgotten Games of 2023
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2023 has been arguably the greatest year for game releases ever. And that means that a lot of very good games have been overlooked or quickly forgotten. In Bitcast 274 the guys discuss some of those games including ones that warrant your attention.By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 273 : Remakes, Remasters, and Games as a Service
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In Bitcast 273 the guys discuss the new gameplay details of Suicide Squad : Kill the Justice League, the remaster of The Last of Us 2, and the current state of games as a service, remakes, and remasters. And most importantly, the conclude their Game Awards bet and go through all of the nominations to discuss their complaints!…
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Episode 272 : The First Details of Grand Theft Auto VI
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In Bitcast 272 the guys talk about the Rockstar confirmation of Grand Theft Auto VI and what we hope to see from it. They also chat on the latest Yakuza (Like a Dragon Gaiden), Mass Effect teases, Modern Warfare 3's messy launch, and a lot more.By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 271 : Alan Wake 2 and Game of the Year Check-In
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The guys are back! They have a lot to discuss beginning with Alan Wake 2 and how it stacks up as an all-time great. They also discuss a number of other games and reviews, check-in on their Game of the Year bet, catch up on Blizzcon and the situation with Bungie, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 270 : Spider-Man and Mario Sling Wonder Our Way
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Episode 270 : Spider-Man and Mario Sling Wonder Our Way by Seasoned GamingBy Seasoned Gaming
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Bitcast 269 : How Can Xbox Incorporate Activision-Blizzard?
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The biggest deal in gaming history is finally complete. So now what? The guys discuss how Xbox can incorporate Activision-Blizzard into their portfolio, what they believe will happen, and what they WANT to happen. They also discuss Lord of the Fallen reviews, Bang-On-Balls!?, and more.By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 268 : Forza Motorsport and Assassin's Creed are Back!
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In Bitcast 268 the fabulous foursome are back at it discussing the return of two major franchises in Forza Motorsport and Assassin's Creed (including the reviews of both). They also chat about Last of Us Multiplayer being canceled and Naughty Dog, new game releases, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 267 : With Jim Ryan Out, What's Next for PlayStation?
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In Bitcast 267, Hoeg is away but Ains, Travis, and Dan discuss Jim Ryan's surprise retirement, the legacy he leaves behind at PlayStation, and what's next for the brand. They also chat on the extensive layoffs across the industry, Alan Wake 2 previews, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 266 : Phantom Liberty and Xbox Leaks & Acquisitions
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In Bitcast 266 Dan is on vacation but Ains, Hoeg, and Travis cover all the latest including SG's Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty review, the massive Xbox leaks and latest on the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, PAYDAY 3, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 265 : Mortal Kombat 1 Leads a Big Week for Games
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In Bitcast 265 the guys discuss a busy week in gaming with three reviews (The Crew Motorfest, Mortal Kombat 1, and Lies of P). They also chat on PlayStation's State of Play, Nintendo's Direct, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 264 : The Greatest Year for Games Ever?
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In Bitcast 264 the guys discuss the major titles still to release in 2023 and whether this year is the best year for game releases of all-time. They also continue their conversation on Starfield, detail the Tokyo Game Show events, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 263 : Starfield Review Discussion
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In Bitcast 263 the guys finally get to sit down to discuss one of the most anticipated games in years in Starfield. They'll discuss all aspects of the the game including reviews, design methodology, shortcomings, and a lot more. They'll also be chatting on the Nintendo Direct on Super Mario Wonder, PlayStation's PS Plus price increase, and more!…
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Episode 262 : Armored Core 6 Is Yet Another FromSoft Hit
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In Bitcast 262 the guys are finally back to full power with Hoeg's return. As a historic fall season approaches they discuss Armored Core 6's release and FROMSOFTWARE's pedigree, everything from Gamescom, PlayStation's "Portal" handheld, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 261 : Call of Duty MW3 Gets Nostalgic
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The Bitcast is back (mostly) to catch up on all the latest gaming news including Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 getting nostalgic, Baldur's Gate 3's success, what's going on with Destiny, Starfield going gold, and a lot more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 260 : Baldur's Gate 3 Makes Its Case for GOTY
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In Bitcast 260 the guys discuss the huge launch of Baldur's Gate 3 and its potential to be a true Game of the Year contender. They also chat on the Switch 2 and PS5 Pro rumors, new game announcements, and the continued string of big releases.By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 259 : Does Final Fantasy XIV Mark a New Era for Xbox?
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In Bitcast 259 the guys chat on Final Fantasy XIV coming to Xbox and the apparent "new" future of Square-Enix working with Xbox. They also continue their chat on Remnant 2, PS5's sales success, previews of Armored Core 6 and Lords of the Fallen, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 258 : Remnant 2 Leads a Big Week for Games
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In episode 258 the guys discuss the Remnant 2 reviews from IGN and SG along with their impressions post-launch. They also discuss a big week for games including The Crew Motorfest closed beta, Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant, Spider-Man 2 at SDCC, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 257 : Microsoft Moves to Close on Activision-Blizzard
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In Bitcast 257 the guys continue to provide legal analysis of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard (thanks to Hoeg) as they move another step closer. They also discuss Bungie’s lawsuit against harassment, PlayStation’s two-billion dollar investment in R&D, and upcoming games including Remnant 2, EA’s Black Panther, and more!…
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Episode 256 : The Game of the Year Race...So Far
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In Bitcast 256 the fabulous four are back discussing the best games of 2023. What are their favorites, what are the most critically acclaimed, and which do they believe will be in the GOTY race at the end of the year. They also talk Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo 4's first season, and more!By Seasoned Gaming
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Episode 255 : Game Development with Respawn's Tyler Owens
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In Bitcast 255 the guys are back together and welcome Respawn Entertainment's Tyler "Heytred" Owens to chat about working on Halo and Apex Legends, misconceptions about game development, the struggles of live-service delivery, and a lot more. They also provide analysis on the final days of FTC. vs. Microsoft, continued thoughts on Final Fantasy 16,…
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Episode 254 : Can Starfield Live Up To The Hype?
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The guys are finally back (mostly)! Ains rejoins the guys to discuss a loaded few weeks in gaming including Starfield’s massive scope and other Xbox conference musings, Microsoft vs. the FTC over the Activision-Blizzard acquisition, Final Fantasy 16’s launch, Nintendo’s Direct, and a lot more!By Seasoned Gaming
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