This Week In Video Games

This week I’ve been dying a lot in Returnal, a new bullet-hell, rogue-lite from Housemarque. I've also been checking out the game you control by blinking called Before Your Eyes and finding out it's more than just a gimmick. I'm also looking forward to Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart given the recent focus on Sony's State of Play. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Returnal review  14:26 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart - Everything we know  19:25 Before Your Eyes review 23:05 Charts 24:13 Tetris Effect Connected review  28:45 Top 10 indie games on Xbox Game Pass  38:47 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 l

It's 26th April 2021, so let's get into the news. Apex Legends new Arenas mode https://www.polygon.com/22400006/apex-legends-legacy-arenas-elimination-game-mode-preview New state of play Thursday focus on Rift Apart https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/04/26/new-playstation-state-of-play-happening-this-week-with-closer-look-at-ratchet-clank-rift Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan announces departure from Blizzard after 19 years https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-20-overwatch-director-jeff-kaplan-announces-departure-from-blizzard-after-19-years CD Projekt refunded 30K copies of Cyberpunk 2077 out of 13M https://www.polygon.com/2021/4/22/22398340/cd-projekt-red-april-2021-investors-call-refund-details-costs Discord ends acquisition talks with Microsoft https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-21-discord-ends-acquisition-talks-with-microsoft 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://teespri

This week I’ve been hunting a lot of Monsters in Monster Hunter Rise, the latest in the franchise from Capcom out on Nintendo Switch. I've also been checking out Oddworld: Soulstorm, Pac-Man 99 and also looking forward to Solar Ash from developer Heart Machine. 00:00 Introduction 3:28 Monster Hunter Rise review  13:54 Nintendo's Indie World Roundup 18:27 Oddworld Soulstorm review  24:27 All Platform Charts  25:34 Solar Ash - Everything we know so far...  30:39 Pac-man 99 review 34:44 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/thisweekinvideogam

It's 11th April 2021, so let's get into the news. Outriders Inventory Bug https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-10-distraught-outriders-players-report-losing-hundreds-of-hours-of-investment-after-latest-patch Outriders Crossplay is fixed, but inventory bug remains https://www.pcgamer.com/outriders-crossplay-is-fixed-but-inventory-wipes-remain/ Naughty Dog working on Last of Us Remake https://www.gameinformer.com/report/2021/04/09/a-ps5-the-last-of-us-remake-is-reportedly-in-the-works Deathloop Delayed https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-08-bethesda-delays-deathloop-again Age of Empires 4 launches November 2021 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-10-age-of-empires-4-launches-autumn-2021-includes-norman-campaign 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.c

This week I’ve been playing plenty of Outriders, since its full release last Thursday. It’s the latest looter-shooter to enter a tricky market and so far so good. I’ve also been playing 80s inspired Narita Boy as well as Genesis Noir. Timestamps  00:00 Introduction 03:18 Outriders first impressions 12:17 Xbox Series X review  21:22 Narita Boy review  26:23 Charts  27:27 Genesis Noir review  31:14 Coming up 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 Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's 28th March 2021, so let's get into the news. Monster Hunter Rise's first major post-launch update bringing new monsters in April https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-26-monster-hunter-rises-first-major-post-launch-update-bringing-new-monsters-in-april Call Of Duty Returns To A WWII Setting This Year https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/26/report-call-of-duty-returns-to-a-wwii-setting-this-year Microsoft lists 22 ID@Xbox games coming to Xbox Game Pass https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-27-microsoft-lists-22-id-xbox-games-coming-to-xbox-game-pass New Immortals Fenyx Rising DLC Launched Today https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/25/new-immortals-fenyx-rising-dlc-launched-today Rust coming to PS4, Xbox One in May https://www.polygon.com/22352750/rust-ps4-xbox-one-release-date-console-edition-double-elevenRELATED 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

This week I've been playing Ghost of Tsushima, a game that's been on my backlog for some time but I finally got into it, and I'm glad I did. I've also been playing Loop Hero, a new roguelike, deck building RPG plus Maquette which is a first-person puzzle game from Annapurna Interactive. Timestamps  00:00 Introduction 03:14 What I've been playing this week 04:34 Ghost of Tsushima review 14:07 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge 18:55 Square Enix Showcase Roundup 22:10 Charts 23:25 Loop hero  29:10 Maquette 34:34 Coming up 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:/

It's 14th March 2021, so let's get into the news. Bethesda games arrive on Xbox Game Pass https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-11-20-bethesda-games-coming-to-game-pass-on-xbox-pc-and-cloud-tomorrow Betheseda Games Exclusive info https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-11-phil-spencer-says-future-bethesda-games-will-be-exclusive-to-platforms-where-game-pass-exists Halo info https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/12/new-halo-infinite-details-reveal-dynamic-weather-more-engaging-enemy-encounters-and-more Square Enix Event https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-11-square-enix-showing-off-new-life-is-strange-next-week-as-part-of-spring-showcase Loop hero success https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/11/loop-hero-sells-500000-copies-new-improvements-on-the-way 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 Y

This week I've been playing the Outriders Demo, this is a new 3rd person looter-shooter coming soon. Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos is another game I've been getting to plus I'm having a look ahead to Kena: Bridge of Spirits and rounding up all the info we have so far on this one coming later in Summer 2021. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 2:27 What I've been playing this week  4:02 Outriders Demo  11:00 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos 20:50 State of Play Roundup  25:49 Charts  27:04 Kena: Bridge of Spirits 32:42 Project Triangle Strategy 38:12 Coming up 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-wee

It's 1st March 2021, so let's get into the news. EA Cancels Anthem https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-24-bioware-confirms-work-on-major-anthem-overhaul-has-officially-ceased Google Stadia Demise https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-27-new-reports-detail-stadias-demise-cancelled-projects-and-wasted-millions New Open-world Pokemon Announced for Nintendo Switch https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/26/22302977/pokemon-legends-arceus-trailer-switch-sinnoh Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remakes coming to Nintendo Switch https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/2021/2/26/21301048/pokemon-diamond-pearl-remake-nintendo-switch-game-freak Cyberpunk 2077’s next big patch delayed due to CD Projekt hack https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/24/22299188/cyberpunk-2077-patch-1-2-delayed-march-2021 Final Fantasy 7 Coming to PS Plus https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-26-final-fantasy-7-remake-headlines-march-playstation-plus-lineup RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patr

This week I've been playing Super Mario 3d World and Bowser's Fury. The first is a port from the Wii U and one of the most fun co-op games I've played in some time and the other is an all-new outing for Mario. I've also been checking out Valheim, the new survival crafting game from Iron Gate Studios that is currently taking the world by storm. I also checked out the Nintendo Direct this week, and I've give you my thoughts on Nintendo's latest news. 00:00 Introduction 1:15 Zelda 35th Anniversary 2:03 What I've been playing this week  3:11 Nintendo Direct February 2021 review  10:33 Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury review  17:19 Charts 18:22 Valheim First Impressions  24:29 Five reasons to play Season of the Chosen in Destiny 2 34:18 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 Game

It's 16th Feb 2021, so let's get into the news. Nintendo Direct tomorrow! https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-16-surprise-theres-a-lengthy-nintendo-direct-tomorrow New Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/02/16/xbox-game-pass-adds-7-new-games-including-code-vein-elite-dangerous-and-more New World Delay https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-16-amazons-ambitious-mmo-new-world-gets-third-delay-now-expected-in-august Avengers coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X in march https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/02/16/marvels-avengers-comes-to-playstation-5-and-xbox-series-x-in-march Red Dead Players Solo missions https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/16/22285806/red-dead-online-telegrams-solo-mission-content 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/c

This week I’m checking out Cyber Shadow, a new action Platformer in the mould of Ninja Gaiden. I’ve also been playing Destruction All-Stars, a new smash ‘em up with cars out on the PlayStation 5. These past few weeks have shone a light on big tech companies like Google and Amazon struggling in the games industry so I’m going to have a special look at what’s been going on. 00:00 Introduction 2:43 Cyber Shadow 8:44 Destruction AllStars 15:02 Charts 16:19 Amazon and Google Struggle in the Games Industry 22:29 Turrican Flashback 26:38 Coming soon https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-01-29/amazon-game-studios-struggles-to-find-a-hit 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/th

It's 28th January 2021, so let's get into the news. Hitman 3 success https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/27/hitman-3-sales-have-already-surpassed-development-costs-one-week-post-launch Feb Playstation Plus games https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-playstation-plus-february-games-announced Xbox Game Pass 18m members https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-xbox-game-pass-grows-to-18-million-subscribers 343 promise Halo updates soon https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/26/monthly-halo-infinite-updates-to-start-soon-promises-343 Returnal Delayed https://www.polygon.com/2021/1/28/22254241/returnal-release-date-delay-ps5-housemarque 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://ratethispodca

This week it's a Souls-like special. I've been playing a lot of Demon Souls on PS5, and I have a look back at the Evolution of Souls-like games. This includes FromSoftware's journey to how they made Demon Souls, and the games that followed. I also look at one of the most anticipated games of the year with Hollow Knight Silksong and why you should be excited about it. 00:00 Introduction 3:10 Demon Souls Review  10:17 The Evolution of Souls-like Games 27:20 Charts 28:37 Hollow Knight SilkSong  32:34 Space Invaders Forever 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/thisweeki

It's 16th January 2021, so let's get into the news. Lucasfilm announces Open World Starwars https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-13-lucasfilm-announces-new-open-world-star-wars-game-from-ubisofts-the-division-studio Bethesda reveal Indiana Jones Game https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/12/bethesda-reveals-new-indiana-jones-game Pokemon Snap releases in April https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-14-pokemon-snap-2-releases-in-april-with-over-200-creatures-to-film Hogwarts Legacy delayed to 2022 https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/13/hogwarts-legacy-delayed-until-2022 Resident Evil Village Event coming Jan 21 https://www.polygon.com/2021/1/14/22230949/resident-evil-village-showcase-re8-event-how-to-watch-capcom Bungie Halo stats go dark in Feb https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-15-bungies-halo-website-an-its-many-stats-go-dark-permanently-in-feb RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MER

This week I have been looking ahead to 2021 and some of the biggest and best titles coming up. I've also been playing great indie title called If Found... one of 2020's most interesting games in this touching interactive novel. I got my hands on Monster Hunter Rise, which is coming for Nintendo Switch in March and I look into the crystal ball for gaming in 2021. Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction 2:49 Most anticipated games of 2021  13:29 If Found... review  18:47 Monster Hunter Rise  23:03 All platform charts  24:17 2021 predictions (and 2020 review) 34:03 Coming up 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 http

This week I've been resting and relaxing as it's Christmas, so spending my time with family where possible. However, that has given me some time to reflect back on the year in games in 2020, so in this episode, I am going to be running down my personal top 10 games of 2020 and looking back on the year we've had in games. 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 Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.

It's 18th December 2020, so let's get into the news. Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from the PS store https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-18-sony-pulls-cyberpunk-2077-from-the-playstation-store Cyberpunk 2077 and Death Stranding crossover https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/12/17/cyberpunk-2077-invades-death-stranding-with-pc-exclusive-new-crossover Serphiroth comes to Smash on 22nd Dec https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/17/22187781/super-smash-bros-ultimate-sephiroth-release-date-price-dlc-boss-challenge Hades offers cross save https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/12/17/hades-switch-update-adds-cross-save-support-with-pc Among Us comes to Xbox next year https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-18-among-us-is-coming-to-xbox-next-year 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.

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