The Throwdown

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 the questions we answer this week: - What is Microsoft’s most important product besides Xbox and Windows? - What are your favorite franchises? - The superhero genre stagnated? - What was the most adventurous thing you’ve done? - What “big ticket” item would you like to have? - Who is the biggest farter of the entire panel? - Has a girlfriend ever destroyed your gaming console? - Does anyone on the panel partake? - Boobies or booty? - Does rice belong in burritos? - Which game character would have a successful OnlyFans? - What is your favorite live-action TV show? - Which significant scientific achievement will we see in our lifetime? - What would be your fantasy dish? - Which 3 historical figures would you like to have dinner with? - How did the panel meet? - Why is Metal/Hard Rock no longer popular? - Can independent comics compete against Marvel and DC? - Is it right that Berserk is continuing without its original creator? - How much does Manscaped charge for ads? Thanks as always to Shawn

Tonight’s Topics: - Halo Infinite is on life support - The Last of Us Remake receives critical acclaim - The Callisto Protocol not coming to Game Pass - Call of Duty coming to Xbox Game Pass - Microsoft confirms Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan - Sony and Tencent buy 30 percent of FromSoftware - NetEase acquires Quantic Dream - Assassin’s Creed Mirage announced - New Sonic Frontiers trailer 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 the questions we answer this week: - Has game quality diminished because of the pandemic? - Would PS5 suffer if the Xbox Series X had a lower price? - Will Hellblade 2 set the benchmark for current-gen graphics? - Will Xbox shift from acquisition to partnership? - What do you think of Where Winds Meet? - Has your opinion changed on Forspoken? - Why don’t we see more Chinese and African mythology in games? - Why is Undead Labs so good at what it does? - What score would you give this generation? - Will Capcom release the arcade collections on console and 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

Tonight’s Topics: - PS5 price hike coming to select regions - Gamescom 2022 recap & Xbox Gamescom recap - Phil Spencer sees potential in NFTs - DualSense Edge controller announced - Gravity Rush movie in development 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 the questions we answer this week: - Should we stop giving Phil Spencer leeway? - Will quality suffer if PlayStation games come to PC? - Are third-party games devalued when they’re on Game Pass? - Will Nintendo ever release games on PC? - Did Microsoft prematurely show its Xbox roadmap? - Will other Sony-funded games come to PC Game Pass? - Is Halo Infinite beyond saving? - What made Gen 7 games special? - Are you guys over Elden Ring yet? - Is this the slowest start to a new generation ever? - Is Xbox only alive because of Microsoft’s money? - Is the Marvel vs Capcom franchise officially over? - What do you think of MultiVersus? 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/fdB

Tonight’s Topics: - Spider-Man on PC has files suggesting PSN account linking - Sony launches official PlayStation games for PC website - Embracer Group acquires Limited Run Games and Lord of the Rings rights - PC Game Pass Twitter profile pic hints at Death Stranding - Xbox One lost big to PS4 and Nintendo Switch - Goku comes to Fortnite - Fanboys attack Parris Lily over The Last of Us Remake 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 the questions we answer this week: - Should Sony stop releasing Activision games on PlayStation? - How long will the AAA gaming drought last? - Will Call of Duty replace Halo as the premiere Xbox FPS? - What will happen first: PS exclusives day and date on PC or PS+? - Should PlayStation show its roadmap for the next 3-4 years? - What would a fair monetization model look like? - Which Fall 2022 game will be delayed next? - Will the new Saints Row be a flop? - How can Xbox Series X/S succeed in holiday 2022? - Could we see a cloud-based Xbox handheld? - Would co-op in Spider-Man 2 be a game changer? - What do we call Steam Deck fanboys? - Did Sega and Nintendo fanboys have names back in the day? - What companies should get Square-Enix’s IPs? - What are the best recent video game soundtracks? 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 T

Tonight’s Topics: - Microsoft says Sony’s anti-competitive claim is baseless - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 still has PlayStation exclusivity - Microsoft accuses Sony of paying to keep games off Game Pass - Some non-Game Pass games coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming - PlayStation launches “PlayStation on PC” webpage 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 the questions we answer this week: - Did Microsoft need to buy Activision Blizzard? - When was positive PlayStation news discussed? - Is Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode a selling point? - What is your favorite fighting game franchise? - How can PlayStation compete with Game Pass? - Is gaming piracy immoral? - Has any game company been innovative this gen? - What game did you give a second chance to? - What is your favorite gaming franchise? - How often will Steam Deck receive updates? - Could old RPGs succeed nowadays? - What if PlayStation offered NFTs? 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 afraid of Microsoft owning Call of Duty - Activision may not release Call of Duty in 2023 - Microsoft says Activision doesn’t make must-have games - Tencent reportedly looking to raise stake in Ubisoft - Video game sales decline in Q2 2022 - Nintendo financial report - No new Nintendo hardware this fiscal year - Gamer spends $100,000 on Diablo Immortal, can no longer battle other players - Beyond Good & Evil 2 gets a lead writer… six years later 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 the questions we answer this week: - Should devs single-player games with additional content long-term? - Hasn’t Grand Theft Auto always been progressive? - Will PSVR2 succeed more because of Meta Quest 2’s price hike? - Will the gaming industry ever recover? - Why don’t we see more console bundles for 3rd party games? - Why don’t games with overpowered characters work? - When will the Steam Deck dock release? - If NPCs were sentient, would you play violent video games? - If life was a sim game, what would be its Metacritic score? - What is your favorite open-world setting? 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/1027719155

Tonight’s Topics: - Grand Theft Auto 6 to have first female protagonist - Xbox Series X/S has been next-gen leader in US - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake on hiatus - Xbox reportedly turned down KOTOR remake - Black Panther game in development 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 the questions we answer this week: - Will $70 games ever be accepted? - Should Ubisoft put Assassin’s Creed on a longer hiatus? - Have you ever played games with anyone over 60? - Have any of you played the new Saints Row yet? - Could Modern Warfare 2 release day one on Game Pass? - What is the most important franchise from Sony, Nintendo, and Xbox? - Would you prefer to have a dream superhero game or dream anime game? - What are the top modding apps on Steam Deck? - Will Xbox’s successes in Japan and Europe help it compete? - Are there any innovations left in gaming? - Where do the Throwdown members rank themselves as gamers? - Is Halo Infinite’s future in jeopardy? 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/throwdo

Tonight’s Topics: - The Last of Us Remake leaks - Minecraft studio Mojang says no to NFTs - Discord comes to Xbox - 3DS and Wii U eShops closing soon - Ubisoft cancels Ghost Recon: Frontline and Splinter Cell VR - Ubisoft delays Avatar - Former Tony Hawk studio unionizes - Cowabunga Collection has a release date 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 the questions we answer this week: - Is Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard moving too fast? - Is the survival horror genre being recycled too often now? - What games would or wouldn’t work as 3D platformers? - Will Skate fail as a live service game? - Is PlayStation Stars worthwhile? - Will influencers take over wrestling games? - Why isn’t Final Fantasy XVI turn-based? - Will people accept a Souls game without Miyazaki? - Are cross-gen games a blessing or a curse? - Why don’t they combine GameStop and arcades? - How long does it take for devs to capitalize on a trend? - Has the Steam Deck changed your gaming habits? - Will streaming kill hardware? 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

Tonight’s Topics: - Blizzard defends Diablo Immortal microtransactions - PlayStation Stars announced - Bayonetta 3 releasing in October - Ubisoft games review bombed after Assassins’ Creed Liberation delisted - GameStop’s NFT marketplace earns just $45K on first day - Skate 4 is a live service game - Shredder’s Revenge has sold 1 million copies - 35th anniversary of Metal Gear 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 the questions we answer this week: - Do leakers damage the game industry? - Why are there so many God of War Ragnarok haters? - Will God of War be forgotten like Horizon Forbidden West? - Will Nintendo always release “lite” versions of its consoles? - Is it too early to discuss mid-gen refresh consoles? - What console is better to get: Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X? - Will you sell your Switch now that you own a Steam Deck? - What is the best-looking piece of gaming hardware? - Can God of War Ragnarok beat Elden Ring for Game of the Year? 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: - God of War Ragnarok releases on November 9 - Skull and Bones launches November 8 - Video game sales set to fall for first time in years - GameStop is laying off staff, including Game Informer - ReedPop will run E3 2023, Geoff Keighley replies - Halo news: Bungie director returns, Halo 2 E3 2004 playable level - Diablo Immortal brings in $1 million a day in microtransactions - Red Dead Redemption & GTAIV remasters canceled 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 the questions we answer this week: - Will Ubisoft get acquired? - Is AAA gaming creatively bankrupt? - Why aren’t there many Sega Saturn ports? - Can a DLC win Game of the Year? - Is Nintendo’s “Wide Care” a good idea? - Should broken games get games a second chance? - Which is your favorite gaming dog? - What game announcement would get you hyped? - What hobbies can gamers indulge in during the gaming drought? 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