The Throwdown

Tonight’s Topics: - God of War Ragnarok devs harassed over release date - Nintendo Direct recap - Steam Deck updates: Q3 shipments and alleged spec changes - FFXVI devs say realistic graphics don’t mesh with turn-based mechanics - Sony launches Inzone line of gaming peripherals 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: - Are we seeing the end of open-world games? - Will Xbox hold another showcase in 2022? - What can sequels do to differentiate themselves? - Which game series has the best art style/design? - Which Fall releases are you looking forward to? - What will be the next big PlayStation game after God of War? - What classic game needs a Shredder’s Revenge-style entry? - Would you reset your achievements for “grand” achievement? - What was your longest gaming session? - When should Sega have stopped making Sonic Games? - Is Microsoft Studios in trouble with bringing out games? - Will Xbox Game Pass benefit from service 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:

Tonight’s Topics: - Xbox controller shortage - Bobby Kotick still on Board of Directors at Activision/Blizzard - Square-Enix plans “story-focused” NFTs - Sonic Origins features rearranged Sonic 3 soundtrack - Ubisoft CEO gives up some pay - Xbox Series X|S has outsold PS5 in Japan again 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 Shredder’s Revenge Game of the Year? - Should Xbox fans fear the death of Xbox consoles? - Should Phil Spencer step down as Xbox CEO? - Do fanboys have sway in the gaming industry? - Who is the worst video game father? - Who is the best video game father? - Did you play games with your dad? - Have your gaming interests ever changed? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of Xbox Game Pass and PS+? - Are you sick of gaming subscription services? - Has AAA gaming gotten stale? - Which gets you more excited: FFVII Rebirth or FFXVI? - Will Ragnarok cause God of War fatigue? - Which of the Big Three is held to a higher standard? - Does PlayStation’s reputation work against it? - Is the RE Engine the best engine for Capcom? - Does Sony regret not making a PS5-style Series S? - Are you looking forward to any upcoming DLC? - Is anybody interested in the Outriders update? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud:

Tonight’s Topics: - Final Fantasy VII 25th anniversary announcements - Capcom Showcase 2022 recap - Dragon’s Dogma 2 announced - Bethesda’s upcoming plans - Kojima Productions says it still has good relationship with PlayStation - What games are you playing? 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: - Was Starfield worth the hype? - Should Xbox fans be happy after today’s showcase? - Does Xbox need to have more events throughout the year? - Are Xbox games vaporware? - Should Sony make its own WRPG to counter Starfield? - Can Game Pass help Microsoft recoup Starfield’s development costs? - Will Xbox’s 12-month roadmap be enough to bring players back? - Can anything save Summer Game Fest? - Which was better: State of Play or Xbox Bethesda? - Will Emann get an Xbox if Kojima makes an Xbox exclusive? - Do we need E3 anymore? 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

Check out our live reaction to the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022!

Tonight’s Topics:  - Summer Game Fest 2022 Impressions - E3 will return in 2023 - God of War: Ragnarok reportedly delayed to 2023 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: - Can Street Fighter VI Make Capcom the King of Fighters? - What will we (and won’t we) see during “E3 week”? - Will Diablo Immortal fans accept the game’s microtransactions? - Will PlayStation fans migrate to PC if more exclusives arrive on PC? - Why get a console if all exclusives will land on PC? - What is Microsoft’s endgame with Game Pass? - Will PlayStation fans ever tire of Sony’s greedy ways? - Why do gamers always overhype themselves? - What do you want to see in a Saturn/Dreamcast mini? - Is Elite Dangerous leaving console forever? - What are your impressions of the Steam Deck? 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 Twi

Tonight’s Topics: - State of Play recap and impressions - Summer Game Fest partners announced - Summer gaming festivals happening - Dragon Age: Dreadwolf announced 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 will we see during the PlayStation State of Play June event? - What can we expect from the Xbox Bethesda June event? - Are PS4 games continuing into 2023 because of the chip shortage? - Does PlayStation get more scrutiny than its competitors? - Will $70 games become standard when cross-gen ends? - Can studios renegotiate exclusivity deals before games release? - How can Microsoft get its studios to crank out more games? - Do lackluster AAA games make you nostalgic for retro games? - Which past franchises wouldn’t do well in current times? - What bad games do you like? - What crazy future tech would ruin gaming? 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:

Tonight’s Topics: - Sony fixes PlayStation Plus subscription pricing error - PS5 Pro and new Xbox Series X teased for 2023 - PS5 shortage expected to stabilize by 2024 - Geoff Keighley says to expect fewer 3rd-party showcases - Take-Two and Zynga merge - Xbox turned Marvel down - Ed Fries says he’s scared of Game Pass’ potential impact 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 paying influencers for positive coverage? - Did Microsoft pass on a Marvel deal to focus on Forza and Halo? - Should Xbox’s momentum worry PlayStation? - Has The Rona affected Xbox more than its competitors? - What do you think of MultiVersus? - Why doesn’t Capcom bring back Resident Evil Outbreak? - How does the classic PS+ lineup compare to Game Pass’? - Will HHG get credit for the PS Remastering Engine? - Will EA be acquired? - Should the MSM be responsible for smearing the games industry? - Are game release dates good or bad for development? - What happened to Scorn? - What is a gamer? - Have attention spans in gaming shortened over the years? 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: h

Tonight’s Topics: - New PlayStation Plus game lineup revealed - Ubisoft+ coming to PlayStation - Blooper Team comments on Silent Hil 2 remake rumors - Abandoned is not in development - Xbox outsold PlayStation in Japan for the first time - GTAV sells 165M, Red Dead Redemption 2 sells 44M - Keiji Inafune is creating 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

Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - Will Starfield’s delay slow Xbox’s momentum? - Will Starfield be shown during the Xbox Bethesda showcase? - Is Game Pass the only reason to get an Xbox Series X? - Can Sony release God of War Ragnarok and capitalize on Starfield’s delay? - Has 2022 been slim on video game releases? - Will we get an overflow of games in 2023? - Was Xbox unprepared for this generation? - Does Gotham Knights look next-gen? - Will more developers ax last-gen versions of games? - Why don’t we see more games like God of War and Uncharted? - Will we see more third-party launch titles on Game Pass? - Can 3D gaming make this gen feel “next-gen”? - Is Commander Shepard really returning in Mass Effect 5? 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/Throwdo

Tonight’s Topics: - Starfield delayed to 2023 - Gotham Knights won’t come to PS4 or Xbox One - Nintendo Switch sells 107.65 million units but sales decrease by 20% - Elden Ring sales surpass 13.4 million - Dead Space remake releases on January 27, 2023 - EA drops FIFA - PlayStation Plus subscriptions dropping ahead of new tiers - Sony CFO says putting games day one on PS+ would devalue them - Ubisoft CEO says it’s not looking to get acquired - Trek to Yomi dev threatened by fanboys 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: - Does the Xbox outage bode ill for an all-digital future? - What do you make of the reactions to the Xbox outage? - Will we see more multiplat games in light of the recent acquisitions? - Would a Square-Enix merger/acquisition look bad at this point in time? - Will Xbox Cloud gaming bring Xbox to more platforms? - Who has better fighting game character designs: Capcom or Bandai Namco? - Should devs stop trying to chase industry trends? - What genre do Soulsborne games belong to? - What are the best/worst parrying systems? - Will we have a normal holiday gaming rush this 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:

Tonight’s Topics: - Square-Enix sells Tomb Raider to invest in NFTs - NYC sues Activision, targets Bobby Kotick - Summer Game Fest starts on June 9 - Fortnite comes to Xbox Could Gaming - PlayStation fans go after Gene Park on Twitter 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: - Does Elden Ring’s level design tell a compelling story? - Why are Soulsborne players so fragile? - Should 2-hour game trials be a standard in the industry? - Will we finally get true “next-gen” games in 2023? - Will Microsoft acquire Embracer Group? - What do you want to see in Fallen Order 2? - Should PlayStation hold an early summer event this year? - How can Xbox impress us during the Xbox Bethesda E3 event? - Will Twitch’s new revenue split cause its downfall? - What game will you play first on Steam Deck? - Will you bring your Steam Deck to any rooftop parties? - When will we start seeing new Xbox exclusives on Xbox Game Pass? - Has Sony become like Apple and created a gated community? 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://twitt

Tonight’s Topics: - PS5 gets VRR support - PlayStation establishes game preservation team - Time game trials are now a requirement for PlayStation devs - March 2022 NPDs - Xbox had best March performance in 11 years - Activision Blizzard shareholders approve Microsoft acquisition - Halo Infinite gets co-op in August - Call of Duty player base declined by 50 million over the last year - Modern Warfare 2 announced 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