The Throwdown

Here are all of this week’s questions: - Should Nintendo be part of Game of the Year discussions? - What will we see at the Game of the Year awards? - Which games will get snubbed for GotY? - Why doesn’t Xbox care about regions outside the West? - Which old PS series should Japanese devs revive? - Are in-console advertisements annoying? - Is Destiny 2’s fall bad for the games industry? - What gameplay will Wolverine have? - Would games benefit from smell-o-vision? 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 employees will have to pay for Game Pass - Bungie lays off 8% of its workforce. So does Insomniac Games - Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires iSize - Konami working on Silent Hill “remakes” - Silent Hill: Ascension is full of microtransactions - Spider-Man 2 patch returns Nelson & Murdock sign 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: - Will the Xbox management shakeups mean anything? - Has an ad made you buy a game? - Which games are timeless? - Was Starfield too ambitious? - Which games are wide and deep? - Is Alan Wake 2 the best Remedy game ever made? - Is PlayStation backpedaling on live-service games? - Which of the big 3 will win big this holiday season? 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

Disclaimer: First 6 minutes of panelists audio was a bit low, this was corrected after minute 6. Tonight’s topics: - Spider-Man 2 Mary Jane Missions - Xbox Partner Preview - Metal Gear Delta - Metal Gear Master Collection Epic Fail 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: - General Spider-Man 2 thoughts? - Is Spider-Man 2 the buggiest Insomniac game you've played? - What are the top 3 games you want to play before the year ends? - What is the most you would pay for Xbox GamePass? - Should we do away with mid-gen refreshes? - Will Sony and Microsoft follow the Netflix price model? - Will Super Mario Wonder be Nintendo Switch's swan song? - Rank story driven games from the big 3. - Will DinoBreak inspire Capcom to make a Dino Crisis remake? - What can Bioware take from Starfield and apply to their games? - What will be the 6 GOTY nominees for The Game Awards? 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:

Tonight’s topics: - Spider-Man 2 is an amazing PS5 game - Skull Island: Rise of Kong is trash - Pete Hines leaves Bethesda - Epic incentivizes devs to bring old 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

Here are all of this week’s questions: - Do JRPGs too war-focused? - How can Nintendo become the market leader? - Should Nintendo be given credit for not acquiring companies? - When is Baldur's Gate 3 coming to Xbox? - Which games should Activision resurrect? - Will Xbox have an equivalent to The Last of Us? - What is your favorite horror game? - Does Sony think PlayStation is a premium brand? - What is your favorite superhero game? 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: - The PS5 “slim” is real - John Ricciteilo leaves Unity - Activision games coming to Game Pass in 2024 - Microsoft might close Activision deal soon - Gollum dev uses ChatGPT to write apology letter - YouTuber breaks Spider-Man 2 embargo 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: - Are we responsible for the death of “AA” games? - Is the Series X held back by the Series S? - What do you think of the Steam Deck’s “verified” process? - Is anyone still playing Diablo 4? - Has anyone played Lies of P yet? - Which canceled game had the most impact? - What is PlayStation’s future? - How is the state of gaming nowadays? 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: - The Last of Us multiplayer on ice - Alan Wake 2 won’t have performance mode on Xbox Series S - Nintendo shutting down Wii U and 3DS shops in 2024 - Sony Pictures Core announced - Silent Hill Ascension: Interactive series premiere 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 did Jim Ryan do for PlayStation? - Has Jim Ryan set up the next PlayStation CEO for success? - What qualities should the next PlayStation CEO have? - How long will Jim Ryan’s influence last? - Who should replace Jim Ryan? - Who is the most outlandish person to replace Jim Ryan? - Is there a “ PlayStation formula”? - Will Starfield have the longevity of Starfield? - Can the Xbox Series X/S outsell the Xbox One? - Why did French authorities raid Nvidia’s offices? - Should gamers stop buying games on day one? - Will GTA6 cost over $100? 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: - Jim Ryan steps down as PlayStation CEO - FTC revives challenge against Microsoft’s Activision acquisition - Epic Games lays off 16% of its employees - Hideki Kamiya leaves Platinum Games - Horizon Forbidden West comes to PC 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 Starfield game saves do you have? - Is there an RPG revival happening? - Do the Xbox leaks give competitors an edge over Xbox? - Is Jim Ryan correct to make PS5 less reliant on 3rd parties? - Are studios now seeing Xbos in a negative light? - Are all digital platforms killing physical games? - Do you buy physical games even if you own them digitally? - Which character needs a selectable skin? - What lesser-known IP needs a game adaptation? - Which studio will Embracer axe next? - When will the next Cyberpunk game released? 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

Tonight's topics: - Huge Xbox leaks - Tokyo Game Show 2023 highlights - Nintendo Switch 2 - The Division 3 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 is Starfield one week later? - Will Spider-Man 2 eclipse Starfield? - Should we lower our expectations for PlayStation showcases? - -Is there a lack of hype for Spider-Man 2? - Will there be another #PuddleGate for Spider-Man 2? - Have you played Mortal Kombat 1? - Have you played Lies of P? - What is Apple’s gaming strategy? - When will Nintendo release its Switch successor? - Will you stop paying to play on Xbox and PS? - Does Microsoft regret the Xbox Game Pass model? - What are your favorite low-IQ 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

Tonight’s topics: - Nintendo Direct impressions - PlayStation State of Play impressions - Unity drama 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 does Bethesda get away with releasing buggy games? - Which other dev gets as much leeway as Bethesda? - Would Starfield have helped in the Xbox vs. FTC battle? - Will Starfield’s replayability help Game Pass? - Should Outer Worlds 2 be canceled? - Which games besides Starfield are you playing? - What is your current game of the year? - Was the “19 inches of Venom” tweet intentional? - Should PlayStation increase its prices? - What could we see during the PlayStation Showcase? - What is the greatest special edition 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://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics: - Starfield is the biggest Xbos Series X game ever - Todd Howard comments: PC optimization and exclusivity benefits - Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5 is the PC version on Ultra settings - Grand Theft Auto 6 might cost $150 - E3 2024 uncertain; Geoff Keighly takes advantage 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 brands have you boycotted? - Which brand do you want freed from its parent company? - Who is an underrated comic book artist? - Do some questions make you roll your eyes? - What are your favorite non-gaming hobbies? - What life advice do you have for young men? - Which female superhero do you want cooking your breakfast? - What does your retirement look like? - What are your favorite books? - Who would survive a zombie apocalypse? - Which video came character is ride-or-die? - What would be your theme song? - Which city would you want to move to? - Would you leave Earth if a meteor was coming? - Which conspiracy do you believe? - What what you wish for to benefit humanity? - What is your favorite season? - Which are your top 5 action movies? - Would you rather talk like Yoda or Darth Vader? - Is there anything Tony loves? - What text message did Carlos send Tony? - Do people in the game industry support each other? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro a

Here are all of this week’s questions: - Starfield review drama - Eurogamer Starfield review code drama - Starfield causes Xbox Series X sales to rise on Amazon - PS Plus price increase - Volition closes its door 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