This Week In Video Games

This week I've been playing Psychonauts 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2005 original. I've also been playing Song of Iron, a new indie action platformer from a single indie dev, so look forward to that. I'll also be rounding up the PlayStation showcase plus looking closer at Forspoken. 00:00 Introduction 02:48 Psychonauts 2 review  10:10 Sony PlayStation Showcase Roundup 17:17 All platform charts  18:47 Forspoken -Everything we know...  22:43 Song of Iron review  28:23 Games coming soon  RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideo

This week I've been playing Axiom Verge 2, a sequel to the very successful Metroidvania, Axiom Verge. I've also been checking out Ghost of Tsushima's Directors Cut and the Ike Island Expansion. Fans of the show will know I am a massive Destiny 2 fan, so I'll catch you up on the latest Witch Queen expansion news as well as first impressions of Season of the Lost and finally, I've been checking out Tales of Arise Demo on PS5. 00:00 Introduction 04:06 Axiom Verge 2  10:04 Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut  14:49 All Platform Charts  16:24 Tales of Arise First Impressions  20:41 The Witch Queen DLC reveal 27:10 Destiny 2 Season of the Lost 36:19 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Re

It's 30th August 2021, so let's get into the news. Nintendo Console Designer Leaves Company After Nearly 39 Years https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/26/nintendo-console-designer-leaves-company-after-nearly-39-years Metroid Dread trailer reveals an iconic boss https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-27-metroid-dread-trailer-reveals-an-iconic-boss Three New Starfield Videos Show Off More Locations For Bethesda's Space RPG https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/27/three-new-starfield-videos-show-off-more-locations-for-bethesdas-space-rpg Halo Infinite battle pass progression tied to challenges - not per-match XP https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-28-halo-infinite-battle-pass-progression-tied-to-challenges-not-per-match-xp RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.you

This week I've been playing Marvel's Avengers War for Wakanda expansion, plus I've been checking out the new first-person shooting taking the world by storm called Splitgate. I managed to check out some of the Back 4 Blood Beta, plus I've been getting into Tribes of Midgard too, plus I have a rare game I didn't like... and that's The Ascent.  00:00 Introduction 04:17 Marvel's Avengers War for Wakanda Expansion 10:31 Splitgate first impressions  17:48 All platform charts  19:04 Tribes of Midgard review  25:30 Back 4 Blood Beta impressions  29:58 The Ascent review  35:26 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideoga

It's 15th August 2021, so let's get into the news. Kojima kicks up Abandoned rumours once again https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/12/hideo-kojimas-post-on-pts-anniversary-kicks-up-ps5-game-abandoned-rumors-once-more GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas Remasters in the works https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-12-gta-3-vice-city-and-san-andreas-remasters-reportedly-in-the-works-for-release-this-year Tales of Arise demo next week https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/10/new-tales-of-arise-demo-drops-next-week Pokemon Presents coming next week https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-13-pokemon-presents-set-for-next-week Valve releases Introducing Steam Deck video https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-14-valve-releases-introducing-steam-deck-video-remembers-its-youtube-channel-exists RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subs

This week I've been playing Death's Door, a new isometric action/adventure indie that's had a terrific launch, plus GRIME, a Metroidvania souls-like. Both are two great indie hits this summer, plus I've also been checking out Pokemon Unite, a new MOBA from The Pokemon Company & Tencent. 00:00 Introduction 03:30 Death's Door 11:30 Pokemon Unite  21:24 Charts 22:32 Halo Infinite  28:25 Grime 35:08 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's 1st August 2021, so let's get into the news. Horizon Forbiddenm Weest Delayed https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-30-horizon-forbidden-west-reportedly-delayed-into-q1-2022 Kena Bridge of spirits delayed https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/28/kena-bridge-of-spirits-release-date-slips-into-september Halo infinite Spoliers https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-31-343-issues-halo-infinite-spoiler-warning-after-unintentionally-including-campaign-files-in-the-preview-build Outer Wilds DLC https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/29/outer-wilds-dlc-revealed-with-new-echoes-of-the-eye-trailer Solar Ash release date https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/29/solar-ash-release-date-revealed-in-annapurna-showcase RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL

This week I've been playing Skyward Sword HD, the remaster with improved controls on Nintendo Switch. I've also been checking out Chicory, one of the most delightful indies titles of 2021 so far. I've also been losing myself in the Closed Beta for New World, the new MMO from Amazon Game Studios. I'll be rounding up EA Play, plus looking at the Steam Deck VS Nintendo Switch's OLED Model.  00:00 Introduction 03:19 Skyward Sword HD review  14:06 EA Play Live July 2021 Roundup 16:46 Chicory: A Colorful Tale review  23:04 All platform charts  24:20 New World Beta first impressions  32:13 Switch OLED vs Steam Deck  38:54 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://r

It's 19th July 2021, so let's get into the news. Valve Announce Steam Deck https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-15-valve-announces-steam-deck-a-gbp349-handheld-pc Steam Deck availability now later than release date https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-17-steam-deck-expected-order-availability-now-q1-2022-64gb-or-q2-2022-256gb-512gb No Skate at EA Play 2021, but something coming https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/19/no-skate-at-ea-play-2021-but-studio-teases-a-little-something-instead Nintendo says 'No new Nintendo Switch models at this time' https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-19-nintendo-no-plans-to-launch-any-other-model-than-switch-oled Sackboy developer Sumo bought by Tencent https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-19-sackboy-developer-sumo-set-to-be-bought-by-tencent RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscri

This week I've been playing Monster Hunter Stories 2, a new JRPG that combines Monster Hunter and similar mechanics to Pokemon. I've also been getting reacquainted with Metroid through Super Metroid in a Classic Replay, plus I'm looking ahead to Metroid Dread. We're also halfway through the year, so I've been checking out some of my top games of 2021. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:59 Monster Hunter Stories 2 first impressions 10:54 Best games of 2021 so far...  25:47 Charts 26:50 Metroid Dread 34:26 Super Metroid - Classic Replay 38:30 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-ga

It's 4th July 2021, so let's get into the news. Xbox and Kojima in talks https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-02-xbox-and-hideo-kojima-reportedly-in-talks-for-publishing-deal New Skyward Sword Trailer shows off QOL updates https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/02/new-legend-of-zelda-skyward-hd-trailer-shows-off-skippable-cutscenes-autosave-and-new Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut revealed https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/01/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-for-ps5-revealed-with-new-story-content-photo-mode Monster Hunter Stories 2 post-launch plans revealed https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-02-capcom-details-monster-hunter-stories-2s-post-launch-content-roadmap RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review

This week I've been playing Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, probably the best PS5 game out there right now. I've also been checking out a tactics RPG on Nintendo Switch called Pathway, which will be right up your street if you're into Indiana Jones. We're all still getting over E3 and the news dump that was E3 2021, so I'll be going over my top ten moments plus digging more into some Breath of the Wild 2 theories. 00:00 Introduction 03:52 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart review 12:06 Top E3 2021 moments 21:13 Charts 22:24 Breath of the Wild 2 trailer analysis and theories 31:25 Pathway review 37:16 Games Coming Soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames Mor

It's 21st June 2021, so let's get into the news. Cyberpunk 2077 returns to PlayStation store, still with a warning https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-21-cyberpunk-2077-finally-returns-to-playstation-store-still-with-warning-not-to-buy-for-base-ps4 Nintendo President comments on New Switch Hardware https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/18/nintendo-president-comments-on-new-switch-hardware EA Motive revival project https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-21-report-of-ea-motive-revival-project-sets-tongues-wagging George RR Martin work on Elden Ring ended in 2020 https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/18/george-r-r-martins-time-working-on-elden-ring-ended-years-ago RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the po

I'm back again this week given all the news to round up all the announcements from Xbox & Bethesda, Square Enix and Nintendo plus dive a little deeper into Metroid Dread and Breath of the Wild 2. 0:00 Introduction 0:33 Xbox & Bethesda  6:25 Square Enix 8:55 Nintendo 12:36 Metroid Dread 14:37 Breath of the Wild 2  RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames

This week we are right in the middle of E3 2021 and today I’m going to round up all the major announcements so far including Elden Ring, Battlefield 2042, plus recap the Summer Games Fest, Ubisoft Forward, Devolver Digital and also Day of the Devs too. I’ve also been playing a fantastic new game called Overboard from Inkle Studios, and I’ll get into that later on. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:32 Elden Ring 09:41 Summer Games Fest  21:48 Ubisoft Forward  27:17 Battlefield 2042 32:43 Charts 33:51 Devolver Digital 38:24 Overboard! 42:46 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-ga

It's 6th June 2021, so let's get into the news. God of War Delayed https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/02/new-god-of-war-release-date-window-delayed-confirmed-for-ps5-and-ps4 Riot announces Valorant Mobile https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-02-riot-announces-valorant-mobile Battlefield 6 reveal for June 9 https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/01/battlefield-6-reveal-set-for-next-week-ahead-of-e3-2021 2k Games Leak Ahead of E3 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-04-upcoming-2k-games-leak-ahead-of-e3 Full E3 2021 Schedule https://www.gameinformer.com/e3-2021/2021/06/03/full-e3-2021-schedule-game-informer RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames

This week I’ll be counting down the days to E3 2021 with some predictions of which games I think are going to dominate the headlines. I’ve also been playing Knockout City, a new online multiplayer dodgeball game, plus Strangeland, a new creepy point and click adventure. Finally today I’ll be rounding up everything we know about Horizon Forbidden West. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 03:40 E3 2021 predictions 11:27 Horizon Forbidden West... everything we know  17:27 Strangeland review  24:04 Charts  25:13 Knockout City review  29:37 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-

It's 24th May 2021, so let's get into the news. Overwatch 2 Drops Standard PVP Count To 5V5 https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/20/overwatch-2-drops-standard-pvp-count-to-5v5 Overwatch 2 Unveils Monte Carlo Map, New Looks https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/20/overwatch-2-unveils-monte-carlo-map-new-looks Netflix Is Reportedly Going Big On Gaming Adaptations, More Immersive Experiences https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/24/netflix-is-reportedly-going-big-on-gaming-adaptations-more-immersive-experiences Zelda: Skyward Sword's Loftwing amiibo lets you skip a frustrating piece of game design https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-19-zelda-skyward-swords-loftwing-amiibo-lets-you-skip-a-frustrating-piece-of-game-design Starfield release date reportedly late 2022 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-20-starfield-release-date-reportedly-late-2022 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store htt

This week is a shooter special, with a look at the new season of Apex Legends, I finally got to Titanfall 2 in my backlog and I've been checking out Scavengers in early access. We had a big release in the world of Destiny this week too, so I'll bring you my first impressions on Season of the Splicer! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 04:22 Apex Legends Season 9 'Legacy' 13:19 Titanfall 2 19:15 Scavengers first impressions  24:19 All Platform Charts  25:38 Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer 36:36 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Mu

It's 10th May 2021, so let's get into the news. Epic VS Apple - The story so far https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-05-07-epic-vs-apple-what-weve-learned-so-far RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames