The Throwdown

Tonight’s questions: - Do we need a new PlayStation handheld? - Why isn’t WB sending out Suicide Squad review codes? - What will be the flagship Xbox game in 2024? - Is the enthusiasm for Palworld genuine? - Is AAA game development sustainable? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics: - Microsoft lays off 1,900 Xbox employees - Palworld accused of plagiarism - Sony CEO says PlayStation’s future will be on PC, cloud, and mobile Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions: - Will Sony announce more PS5 exclusives soon? - Do you like the new DLC for God of War and The Last of Us 2? - When will ABK games arrive on Xbox Game Pass? - Should Indiana Jones be a third-person game? - Why is Infinite Wealth’s NG+ behind a paywall? - Have PlayStation and Xbox reversed roles? - Should Hellblade 2: Senua’s Saga be a longer game? - How many gaming subs are you juggling? - Would you run a game company ethically or profitably? - Will anyone try Foamstars when it arrives on PlayStation Plus? - Have you played PalWorld Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics: - Xbox Direct 2024 impressions - Rumors about Xbox going third-party - Ubisoft exec says gamers need to get comfortable not owning games - GameStop closing down its NFT marketplace Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics: - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review - The Last of Us TV show casts Abby/Jesse/Gina - Sony CES live-action titles - Xbox Developer Direct - Gears 6 Team ramps up development - Game Shark returns Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Here are all of this week’s questions: -What was everyone’s end-of-year platform wrap-up like? -Which gaming moment will stick with you for as long as you live? -What are your thoughts on Insomniac's leaked games? -What are your New Year's gaming resolutions? -Will the new Xbox release before the next PlayStation? -Will 2024 be a good year for gaming? -Which Xbox first-party game would sell the most if it was a 3rd party? -What’s one upcoming game you're interested in playing this year? -What’s one game that Microsoft can show to get Xbox fans excited? -What kind of device will the Nintendo Switch 2 be? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/li

Tonight’s topics: - Bobby Kotick departs from Activision - Insomniac Games leak controversy - GTA hacker sentenced to life in a hospital - Nintendo Switch 2 could cost $400 with $70 games - Live service games’ domination will end in 2024 - Xbox developer Direct possible in Jan - Xbox Series S toaster is real Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Here are all of this week’s questions: - How many countries have you visited? - What do you want your legacy to be? - Who are your top 3 most influential people? - What do you all do for a living? - What would you make as a last meal? - Is the rumor about tattooed women true? - Who would be a great black James Bond? - Do you believe in predeterminism? - What personal goal do you have for 2024? - What is your favorite non-beer alcoholic drink? - How has your worldview changed as you’ve aged? - Which non-gaming conventions will you attend in 2024? - What is your favorite burger spot in your city? - What do you predict will happen in “For All Mankind”? - What do you do to maintain your health? - Will James Gunn’s vision for the DCEU succeed? - Are you your family’s designated “tech support” guy? - What piece of art do you want Brett and Manny to draw for you? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show:

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Here are all of this week’s questions: - Was Christopher Judge wrong about Call of Duty? - Will Sega’s resurrected classics succeed? - Should all big brand games be multiplat? - Will GTA 6 be another hit for Rockstar? - Does Xbox need to build its infrastructure? - How would you make an ideal game awards show? - How long should a game take from announcement to release? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Here are all of this week’s questions: - When will Grand Theft Auto VI release? - When is game piracy justified? - Why don’t Xbox gamers finish games? - What will Sega announce at The Game Awards? - Should the Xbox “Tax” be the Xbox “Burden”? - Should the Series S have been a handheld? - Is GTA the most influential franchise Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics: - Xbox doesn’t use console sales to measure success - Phil Spencer says PS and Nintendo fans are part of Xbox community - Bethesda responds to Starfield criticism - Xbox will have “important announcement” at The Game Awards - The Game Awards will beef up security - First look at Fallout TV series Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Here are all of this week’s questions: - Why are people salty over PlayStation Portal’s success? - Would a new handheld stretch PlayStation too thin? - How does Adam feel about the Steam Deck OLED? - Has Valve set a standard for releasing hardware? - Were in-game ads in AC Mirage an “accident”? - Will Call of Duty boost Game Pass subscriptions? - Does Xbox have any anticipated games in the works? - What did you guys pick up during Black Friday? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics: Sony facing $7.9 billion mass lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices Xbox Series X and S Sales have collapsed in Europe Alan Wake 2 didn’t rank in top 150 games in October Remedy says Alan Wake 2 was a success Next Call of Duty is Black Ops set during Gulf War Steam Deck OLED special edition problems Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Here are all of this week’s questions: - What are the best/worst remasters? - What gaming present do you want? - Is the Xbox tax real? - Why does Brian hate video game voice actors? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics: - Starfield snubbed by the VGAs - The “Xbox Tax” phenomenon - Skyrim has higher player count than Starfield - Xbox sells Willy Wonka edible console - Scalpers selling PS Portal Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Here are all of this week’s questions: - Should YouTubers do VO for video games? - Can Bioware turn things around? - What do future handhelds need? - Will the GTA6 reveal trailer break view records? - Does Call of Duty need a new setting? - How would you save failed gaming projects? - Will more fighting games have paywalls? - Will GTA6’s Online be the main focus? - Which Zelda game has the best plot for a film? - Did Sony lose the rights to Peter Parker? - Is Sony’s new save patent innovative? - Will we see reduced physical game sales? - Will Microsoft interfere with Call of Duty? - What is your preferred console? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitt

Tonight’s topics: - Rockstar officially announces Grand Theft Auto 6 - PS5 sales reach 46.5 million units - Nintendo Switch sales pass 132 million - Sony will delay half of its service games - Steam Deck OLED announced - Lenovo Legion Go first impressions - Devs revolt against Xbox’s plans to use AI writing in games Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953