The 8-bit Adventures Podcast

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297 episodes

295: Bing Bong

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS reports that a new epilogue introduced in patch 5 canonizes Bing Bong, a fan-favorite NPC from the one-shot run by Mark Hulmes starring the cast. reports that host Geoff Keighley addressed why was nominated for Best Indie Game, despite its development studio being a part of Nexon. Keighley argued that the dev team was small and the game likely had a small budget, but ultimately it was determined by judges “[using] their best judgment.” premiered a showcase of the upcoming title, giving an overview of the story, the character creator, bonuses in the deluxe edition, and some new additions to character options. The game is set to release on March 22, 2024. reports in an exclusive preview from on , the first new book published since the edition’s remaster. Part bestiary, part player supplement, the book tries to further distinguish from . Archetypes from the book include the Wild Mimic (basically Blanka), Swarmkeeper, and Werecreature. reports that is a charming idle farm-sim that revolves around building a network of tiny farming machines to assist with running your farm. The game is set to launch in Q1 2024 on Steam. reports that the embattled engine provider is terminating its agreement with Weta FX, only two years after purchasing Weta’s technology and engineering division. The termination will result in the layoff of 265 employees as undergoes a “company reset.” LINKS https://8-bitadventures.com https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

27m
Dec 02, 2023
294: Chasing Belle

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Embracer. TechRadar reports that the holding corporation has announced that it has laid off a total of 900 employees over the past quarter - roughly 5% of its workforce, and saw a 5% decrease in sales across PC and console platforms. Despite that, it claims the last quarter has been one of the strongest for new releases ever. Embracer has threatened to shut down Free Radical Design (TimesSplitters), and closed Volition (Saints Row). For more context, check out podcast episodes 288 and 289. Lorcana. Chapter 2: Rise of the Floodborn is now available at game stores. The hot ticket items so far include Alice - Growing Girl, Beast - Relentless, Beast - Tragic Hero, Belle - Hidden Archer, Cinderella - Stout-Hearted, and Scar - Vicious Cheater. Products will be made available to general retailers starting December 1st. Additionally, Comicbook.com reports that Ravensburger has confirmed that several unreleased cards from an upcoming set were leaked online and they are investigating the theft of the card sheets. Nintendo Indie World Showcase. Nintendo held an Indie World broadcast this week, showcasing upcoming indie titles coming to Switch. A few highlights include Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution - a sequel to original Shantae for the GBA that was never released (2024), Core Keeper - a survival base-building game set in subterranean caverns (Summer 2024), Howl - a tactical strategy game where you seek answers to a werewolf curse (available now), Backpack Hero - a roguelike deckbuilder RPG where inventory management makes you stronger (available now), Moonstone Island - a monster collector/farming sim hybrid (Spring 2024), and Outer Wilds - Archaeologist Edition (December 7, Physical 2024) LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

23m
Nov 18, 2023
293: Well Excuse Me, Princess

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Enshrouded. GamesRadar reports that a demo of the survival RPG was a big hit with the crowd at Steam Next Fest. The game mixes survival mechanics and open-world action RPG gameplay in what was touted as “a blend of Valheim and Dark Souls.” The game releases in January. Legend of Zelda Movie. Nintendo issued a press release announcing that it will develop a live-action Zelda film in conjunction with Sony and Avi Arad. The film will be directed by Wes Ball. Overwatch League. IGN reports that six years after launching, the Overwatch League is being disbanded as Blizzard refocuses the game’s esports program. The League’s fate was subject to a vote by the teams, with any teams who opted not to continue receiving a $6M payout. Notably, viewership and investment money were starting to dwindle, and many team owners were operating at a loss. Pathfinder 2E. Bell of Lost Souls reports on details concerning new Orc and Elf Ancestries coming in the Remaster. Changes include new ancestry feats, orcs being included in the core rulebook, and half-orcs and half-elves being overhauled into their own new “Mixed Ancestry” options. Super Mario Bros. Movie. Kotaku reports that the Super Mario Bros. Movie is coming to Netflix in the United States on December 3rd. It is currently streaming on Peacock. Xbox. Microsoft issued a press release that Xbox is pairing with Inworld AI to develop generative AI tools for game developers. The toolset is slated to include an AI design copilot (writes scripts/dialogue/quests) and an AI character runtime engine (dynamically generates stories/quests/dialogue). LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

23m
Nov 11, 2023
292: Metzen Returns to BlizzCon

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS BlizzCon. Blizzard’s annual convention returned this year. Notable announcements include three upcoming WoW expansions (The War Within, Midnight, The Last Titan), a Diablo 4 expansion, Catch-up Packs in Hearthstone, and Warcraft Rumble. Bungie. Bloomberg, GameInformer, and IGN report that the Destiny and Helo developer has laid off roughly 100 employees just 15 months after PlayStation’s acquisition. CEO Pete Parsons told staff that the layoffs were due to Destiny 2’s underperformance. Sales at Bungie are apparently 45% below projections. Ghost. GameInformer reports that Greg Street (Ghostcrawler) and NetEase Games have announced a new studio, Fantastic Pixel Castle. This studio is developing a new AAA MMO codenamed Ghost with a founding team composed of talent from World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Guild Wars 2, Fortnite, Overwatch, and Valorant. The studio has committed to a fully remote strategy and collecting community feedback early and often. There is a livestream AMA set for 2PM ET on 11/8. Invisible Sun. Polygon reports that Monte Cook’s Cypher-based TTRPG is being reprinted on BackerKit. The campaign is currently live and finishes on 11/17. The box set includes four hardcover books, 1000 cards with unique spells, items, and incantations, physical components, a GM notebook, two maps, and an art book. Twitch. The Verge reports that Twitch is ending support for its Nintendo Switch app. The app will be removed from the eShop on 11/6, and those who have downloaded it will lose access on 1/31/24. Notably, the app does not allow you to view chat, subscribe to channels, or broadcast your own gameplay. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

33m
Nov 04, 2023
291: The Wonderful World of Mario

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Bandcamp. The Verge reports that roughly 50 percent of staff at the indie music platform were effectively laid off as part of the company’s sale to Songtradr. Songtradr has not voluntarily recognized Bandcamp’s unionization efforts at the time of recording. Employees who were not extended offers from Songtradr will be eligible for severance, according to the platform’s previous owner, EPIC. Bethesda. The Verge reports that Bethesda’s head of publishing, Pete Hines, is retiring. Hines has been with Bethesda since 1999, when he joined as Senior VP of Global Marketing and Communications. He is best known as the public face for the Fallout series. Candela Obscura. Polygon reports that Darrington Press’s Illuminated Worlds TTRPG will be released on November 14. The game features the Victorian gothic setting of the Fairelands, and the players are members of a secret society that investigates strange occurrences and dangerous magick. Critical Role has both a how-to-play video and an actual play series to showcase the game. The book will have two versions - a standard hardcover for $40 and a limited edition hardcover for $60. Fallout. IGN reports that some of the cards and mechanics from the upcoming Fallout commander decks for Magic: the Gathering were revealed. The four decks will feature Dogmeat in a Naya deck revolving around Auras, Equipment, and Junk tokens; Caesar, Legion’s Emperor in a Mardu deck revolving around token generation; Dr. Madison Li in a Jeskai deck focusing on energy counters; and The Wise Mothman in a Sultai mutant deck that tries to proliferate rad counters. Of particular note are cards like Rad Storm (3U, Instant; Storm, Proliferate), Nuka Cola Vending Machine (3, Artifact; 1,T: Create a Food. Whenever you sacrifice a Food, create a tapped Treasure), and Crucible of Worlds (3, Artifact; You may play lands from your graveyard). Junk tokens are an artifact that lets you exile the top card of your library to play that card until the end of your turn. For Radiation, if you have any rad counters at the beginning of your precombat main phase, you mill that many cards and lose 1 life and a rad counter for each nonland card milled that way. Magic: the Gathering. Polygon reports that Wizards of the Coast will be consolidating Draft Boosters and Set Boosters into one product, called Play Boosters, in 2024. The change will begin with the Murders at Karlov Manor set. The price will match the cost of a Set Booster and contain the following: 6 slots for common cards, 1 slot for a common or card from The List, 2 slots for uncommons, 1 slot for a rare or mythic rare, 1 slot for a basic land, 1 slot for a non-foil wildcard, 1 slot for a foil wildcard, and 1 slot for an ad, token, helper, or art card. Wizards is hoping this will reduce the burden of carrying multiple SKUs on local game stores. Longtime players will note that the game has only had different types of boosters for a few years.  Pokemon. Polygon reports that the Van Gogh Museum will no longer offer a special Pikachu promo that ties in with its Pokemon exhibit due to safety concerns. Scalpers and fans ransacked the gift shop in a manner befitting a stereotypical Black Friday doorbuster sale. The museum said the card will be made available for purchase at the Pokemon Center online store and participating Dutch retailers, but will never again be available at the museum. Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Mario’s next adventure is now out to widespread applause. Ars Technica notes that the game is like “somebody at Nintendo asked, ‘What if we made a game where every level was like [infamous SMW2: Yoshi’s Island level] Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy?” GameInformer and IGN praised the creative Wonder effects and badges as mechanics to augment gameplay. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

38m
Oct 21, 2023
290: Riccitiello and Kotick Are Out

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Activision Blizzard. IGN reports that the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal has gone through, and that Bobby Kotick will step down as CEO as of January 1, 2024. Although Kotick will receive at least $390M in stocks and incentives, the Communication Workers of America union views the buyout favorably, as Microsoft has committed to remaining neutral with regard to unionization discussions. Animal Crossing. IGN and GameInformer report that Nintendo is once again teaming up with LEGO to develop five Animal Crossing sets. They will release in March 2024 and feature Isabelle, Tom Nook, Kapp’n, and a few villagers (Rosie, Bunnie, Marshal, and Julian). The sets have a similar structure and feel to the Mario and Donkey Kong-themed sets. Prices range from $15-75. CD Projekt Red. Eurogamer reports that employees at the Polish development studio have formed a union in response to three rounds of layoffs that affected 159 staff members across various studios. The union is part of the national OZZ IP union. Membership, however, does not extend to Vancouver-based staff or anyone not on a Polish contract. EPIC. The Verge reports that the Unreal Engine developer is changing the pricing structure of the software for individuals not involved with game development, such as film- and automakers. The new structure will move to per-set pricing, which is consistent with software like Creative Cloud. Unreal Engine will continue to use its current pricing structure for game developers, and educators and students will still be able to use it for free. IGN, meanwhile, reports that EPIC and Psyonix will no longer allow item trading in Rocket League to bring the game in line with its other properties that have item shops. The claim is that this will allow Rocket League vehicles to come to other EPIC games, supporting cross-game ownership. The change will go into effect on December 5th. PlayStation. The Verge reports that Sony will be bringing cloud-streamed PS5 to various regions throughout October. This is a feature available to PlayStation Plus Premium members. Japan will be the first region on October 17th, followed by Europe on the 23rd, and finally North America on the 30th. Sony has not announced which titles will be available yet but will include those from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, digital games players own like Resident Evil 4, Genshin Impact, and Fortnite, and trials for games like Hogwarts Legacy and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Stardew Valley. Polygon reports that Festival of Seasons, a Stardew Valley concert tour by SOHO Live, will be starting an international circuit on February 17th, 2024. Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) announced tour dates and locations on Twitter, but notably the tour will include Boston on 2/23 and NYC on 2/29. Tickets are now on sale. Unity. TheVerge and GameInformer report that CEO John Riccitiello is retiring, effective immediately. Unity’s interim CEO, James Whitehurst, is an advisor at Silver Lake, a private equity firm that owns roughly 9% of Unity. This comes in the wake of the disastrous pricing fee structure announcement that Unity has since walked back. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

27m
Oct 14, 2023
289: This Week in Corporate Greed

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Bluey. IGN reports that a Bluey game is in development from Outright Games and BBC Studios. The game will feature all four of the show’s main characters and include an original story, but also feature familiar activities. The game will have 4-player coop, and seamlessly matches the cartoon’s art style. Bluey: The Video Game will release on Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC on November 17. Cult of the Lamb. Polygon reports that Massive Monster will not, in fact, take the game offline on January 1st, but will experience delays on new projects as dev teams switch to new engines. Dungeons & Dragons. Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk released today. The updated starter adventure will include new material up to 12th level and feature a longer, sinister plot involving mind flayers and other aberrant denizens of the Underdark. Embracer. Game Developer reports that the Embracer-owned studios Beamdog and Crystal Dynamics have laid off employees as part of Embracer’s restructuring efforts. 26 employees were let go from Beamdog, which include producers, artists, and QA staff. Affected departments at Crystal Dynamics include project management, PR, editing, and 2D art. Final Fantasy XIV. SiliconEra reports that Square-Enix has announced a new TTRPG based on the popular MMORPG. The starter set will release May 2024 for $59.99, and will include a Player Book, GM book, premade character sheets (Warrior, White Mage, Dragoon, and Black Mage), a set of dice (6d20 and 10d6), a rules summary, strategy guide, encounter map, character tokens, and ability markers. The recommended party size is 3-5, including a GM. Re-Logic. GamesRadar reports that the Terraria developer plans to donate $100k each to two open source engines (Godot and FNA), with $1,000 monthly donations to both moving forward. In Re-Logic’s statement, they, “unequivocally condemn and reject the recent TOS/fee changes proposed by Unity and the underhanded way they were rolled out. The flippant manner with which years of trust cultivated by Unity were cast aside for yet another way to squeeze publishers, studios, and gamers is the saddest part. That this move was wholly unnecessary pushes things into the tragedy category - a cautionary tale the industry will not soon forget.” Unity. Bloomberg (Jason Schreier) reports that Unity might consider limiting total fees to 4% of a game’s revenue, and suggests this limit would apply to customers making over $1M. The fees would also rely on developers self-reporting installation numbers. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

30m
Sep 21, 2023
288: Rise of the Runtime Fee

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Gearbox Entertainment. Reuters reports that Embracer is exploring options to sell the Borderlands developer, and has a few interested parties. The Verge and Polygon add that the deal is likely to help Embracer stabilize after overspending on studios and licensing and then losing out on a $2B investment deal - reportedly from Saudi government-funded Savvy Games Group. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Polygon reports that in an interview with Famitsu, Eiji Anouma has stated that there are no plans for any new content for the game. He also stated that the team is looking forward to the “next fun experience” to work on. Lorcana. IGN reports that Rise of the Floodborn was revealed as the next set, along with spoilers of several cards. Properties showcased in this set will include Winnie the Pooh, The Princess and the Frog, The Jungle Book, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Great Mouse Detective, Pinocchio, Zootopia, and Raya and the Last Dragon. The set will introduce a new mechanic called Resist, and the story hints that Triton’s trident and Ursula have something to do with the Floodborn. Nintendo. Nintendo will be showcasing a Direct focusing on winter releases on 9/14 at 10AM EDT. PlayStation. Sony will be showcasing a State of Play focusing on 3rd party and indie titles on 9/14 at 5PM EDT. The Sims 5. IGN reports that The Sims 5 will be “free to download,” according to EA. The game will apparently coexist with The Sims 4 and include both free updates and DLC packs. The title is still in early development. Unity Runtime Fee. Reported by IGN and Polygon, the game development engine revealed a new pricing structure dubbed the Unity Runtime Fee. Unity’s original fee structure was to charge developers a flat fee every time a respective game is installed after reaching a certain threshold, as opposed to a rev-share model used by Unreal Engine. They have since walked back several points of the fee structure amid widespread complaints from the development community, particularly independent devs. The lowest tier, Unity Personal/Unity Plus, would require a $0.20 fee for every install after reaching $200k in revenue over the past 12 months and 200k life-to-date installs. Unity confirmed in an interview with Axios that deleting and reinstalling a title counts as a separate install. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

37m
Sep 14, 2023
287: Lorcana’s First Impressions

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Lorcana. Some thoughts and first impressions on the game and its rollout. AI Generated Art. The Verge reports that DC District Court Judge Beryl A. Howell ruled that AI-generated artwork cannot be copyrighted as part of a lawsuit against the US Copyright Office. The suit was brought by Stephen Thaler over a rejection of copyright concerning an AI-generated image made with an algorithm he created. The crux of the case seems to be that he tried to copyright the image “as a work-for-hire to the owner of the Creativity Machine.” Judge Howell’s ruling stipulates that “human beings are an essential part of a valid copyright claim.” Charles Martinet. GameInformer reports that the longtime voice of Mario will no longer be cast in that role, but instead move into the role of “Mario Ambassador.” Nintendo has said it will share a special message from Shigeru Miyamoto and Martinet at a later date. Cult of the Lamb. NintendoLife reports that indie-hit Cult of the Lamb is getting a crossover update with Don’t Starve Together, which includes a survival mode, a unique spider follower who is immune to starvation, and themed decorations. Microsoft Kinect. The Verge reports that Microsoft is (once again) sunsetting the Kinect, though it will partner with outside companies to provide options for people who need similar devices for development. The Azure Kinect Developer Kits will be available through the end of October or “until supplies last.” Those who have one will be able to continue using it without disruption, according to Microsoft’s Swati Mehta. Pixelborn. Dicebreaker reports that a small team led by game developer Pavel Kolev has created a digital app for playing Lorcana. The app functions similarly to Hearthstone, but does not include any artwork or assets from Disney. The app is currently available on PC and Mac, with mobile support currently being worked on. PlayStation. The Verge reports that Sony is releasing a streaming handheld for the PS5 later this year. The device will allow users to stream titles from their PS5 over WiFi, though Sony did not indicate if the device needed to be on the same WiFi network as the console. The handheld also will not allow you to stream games being streamed on the base console, nor will it have Bluetooth - it will instead use Sony’s proprietary PlayStation Link technology, and will allow for wired headphones. The device will retail for $199. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

41m
Aug 24, 2023
286: Half-Elf Paladins Are the Cool Kids

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Baldur’s Gate 3. IGN reports that Larian has showed off graphs indicating the most popular lineage and class choices in Baldur’s Gate 3. Half-elf, human, and elf all ranked very closely, with half-elf taking the top spot among lineages. Among classes, paladin was the most popular by a wide margin. Cleric and githyanki were the least popular choices. 93% of players chose to create a custom character instead of using one of the origin characters. Daggerheart. ComicBook Gaming reported on its first impressions of Critical Role’s upcoming fantasy TTRPG. Designed with inspiration from systems like Blades in the Dark and Powered by the Apocalypse, it seeks to capture the tone of Dungeons & Dragons while being more approachable. Notable features include a 2d12 system with Hope and Fear dice, cards that detail features of your character, a damage threshold system instead of standard HP, and a more cinematic system for character death. Discord.io. Mashable reports that the third-party service for Discord has suffered a large data breach affecting roughly 760,000 users. The service is stopping all operations for the foreseeable future as it seeks to fix the issue. Dungeons & Dragons. Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants is now available. Overwatch 2. IGN reports that Blizzard has announced that its shooter sequel will graduate from early access to a full live service game with the release of Season 6. Pokemon Scarlet/Violet. GameInformer reports that The Indigo Disk will include every starter Pokemon from previous games in the series. The starters will be available as wild Pokemon encounters, rather than acquired through trading or special mechanics. Super Mario Bros. Gamespot reports that the terrible 1993 film is returning to Japanese theaters in 4K for its 30th anniversary. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

31m
Aug 17, 2023
285: Grand Theft GenCon

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Baldur’s Gate 3. Gamesradar reports that the latest game in the D&D series has the second-biggest launch of 2023 on Steam, behind Hogwarts Legacy, and currently boasts the highest record concurrent player count at 814,666. Dungeons & Dragons. The Associated Press reports that Wizards of the Coast has instituted a “No AI art policy” for D&D books/materials after an illustrator admitted that the work they submitted for the upcoming Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants book used AI scripts.  GenCon. The Verge reports that pair of men stole nearly $300,000 worth of TCG cards from vendors by taking the entire pallet of boxed product while vendors were setting up. Magic: the Gathering. Wizards of the Coast revealed at GenCon the upcoming sets for the next few years: Murders at Karlov Manor - a murder-mystery set based in Ravnica, the Wild West-themed Outlaws of Thunder Junction, Redwall-inspired Bloomburrow, 1980’s horror-themed Duskmourn: House of Horror, a death race set, a space opera set, returns to Tarkir, Lorwyn, and Strixhaven, Modern Horizons 3, Jurassic World alt-art cards for Lost Caverns of Ixalan, Fallout Commander decks, Assassin’s Creed “Beyond Boosters,” and a Final Fantasy Universes Beyond set. PlayStation 5 at EVO. Kotaku reports that PS5s at EVO 2023 were running hot enough that their back USB ports were melting. The back ports are located right next to the heat exhaust, which was hot enough that players were reporting the connectors were hot to the touch. Street Fighter 6. IGN reports that the latest edition in the Street Fighter franchise is getting a collaboration update with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The turtles won’t be full characters, but available as costume and emote sets. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

26m
Aug 10, 2023
284: A Salute to Purple Dragon

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Blizzard. The Verge reports that Blizzard will start offering some of its games on Steam. The first title will be Overwatch 2 on August 10th. Other titles have not been announced, but Blizzard did say that more info will be shared, “when the time is right.” Corsair. The Verge reports that Corsair is acquiring Drop, an online retailer that currently focuses on mechanical keyboards and keyboard accessories. This will allow Drop to offer specialized Corsair and Elgato-aligned products. Drop’s previous endeavors include specialty keyboards for Lord of the Rings and Marvel. Gex Trilogy. IGN reports that Limited Run Games has announced that it is remastering the Gex games with the Carbon Engine and releasing them as a trilogy bundle. The bundle will be coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and Steam. Handhelds. Eurogamer reports that the Council of the European Union has passed regulations that portable electronic devices, such as gaming handhelds, must have batteries that are removable and replaceable by the user by 2027. The intent is to make it easier for consumers to replace batteries, while also make it easier to recycle them, reducing carbon emissions. Microsoft. IGN reports that a judge for the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal has paused Microsoft’s appeal against the Competition Markets Authority. This will allow both parties time to negotiate. Microsoft is hoping this will give them time to work out a deal with the agency, which is open to renegotiating after the publisher’s win against the FTC. Additionally, The Verge reports that it is now confirmed by Kari Perez, head of global communications at Xbox, that a deal has been struck between Microsoft and Sony to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for another 10 years. Neopets. The Verge reports that the virtual pet website announced it will launch into a “new era” on Monday, with a unified website, updated games, and a mobile game title World of Neopets. The brand is now owned by an independent company, World of Neopia, Inc. Purple Dragon Games. Sadly, the Williamstown games store is closing at the end of August. In a statement, Niko explained that Williams College is changing the rent structure to cost significantly more money, and the store did not generate enough revenue to pay himself minimum wage. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

32m
Jul 20, 2023
283: Just Call It F5

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Final Fantasy 14. IGN reports that Square-Enix is giving away real versions of the MMO’s infamous low-poly grapes as part of the goodie bag at Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival. Other items include a crossbody bag, a Loporrit Carrot pen, an anniversary pin, a Grebuloff magnet, and an Azem’s Crystal keychain. Magic: the Gathering. The Wall Street Journal reported that the serialized 1:1 One Ring card had been found by a Canadian collector who wishes to remain anonymous. Grading company PSA confirmed the news via Twitter. Pokemon Concierge. Stop-motion animated series revolving around a Pokemon resort is coming to Netflix this December. PowerWash Simulator. FuturLab and Square Enix Collective have released a special Spongebob-themed DLC pack for the popular sim game. Stream Deck. The Verge reports that Elgato is opening an app store for the Stream Deck later this year to allow developers to sell plugins, modules, and icons. Unearthed Arcana. The latest Dungeons & Dragons playtest is out and available. Points of interest include class progression for the monk, capstones returning to level 20, and subclass progression reverting to a class by class basis. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

28m
Jul 06, 2023
282: Developers & Dragons

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Final Fantasy XVI. IGN reports that the latest installment of Square-Enix’s flagship franchise has sold over 3M copies during its first week. Microsoft. The Verge reports that according to internal emails from the FTC v. Microsoft hearing, Microsoft was considering buying studios such as SEGA and Bungie to bolster Game Pass subs. Nintendo. IGN reports that Nintendo plans a “smooth transition” from the Switch to its next console by continuing to use Nintendo Accounts. Practically Complete Guide to Dragons. Soon to be released Dungeons & Dragons companion book features all sorts of lore and illustrations surrounding dragons, but is not a game book. The illustrated fantasy field guide serves as an update to the previously released Practical Guide to Dragons. Project Loki. Polygon reports that Theorycraft Games has announced an upcoming MOBA-like game that features gameplay elements reminiscent of APEX, Fortnite, and Enter the Gungeon. Playtesters have said the game feels like “APEX meets League of Legends meets Smash Bros.” Sony. GamesRadar reports that a redaction error in the FTC v. Microsoft court documents from Sony revealed development timelines and costs for Horizon: Forbidden West and The Last of Us Part 2. Both games each cost over $200M to develop, according to the declaration. Super Mario. Game Informer reports that special Mario-emobssed Oreo cookies will be available for a limited time, starting July 10th. Unearthed Arcana. Next Dungeons & Dragons playtest will be released on June 29th. Points of interest include class progression for the monk, capstones returning to level 20, and subclass progression reverting to a class by class basis. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

34m
Jun 29, 2023
281: Summer 2023 Nintendo Direct

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Pokemon. Trailer shown for the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, a paid DLC expansion for Scarlet/Violet featuring The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk. Additionally, the Detect Pikachu series returns with Detect Pikachu Returns, a new installment coming October 6. Sonic Superstars. New 2D Sonic game featuring 12 zones and Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy as playable characters. Will also feature 4-player local coop. Fall 2023. Farming Adventure Sims. Palia, a F2P adventure/life sim that features online coop, releases Holiday 2023. Fae Farm, another life sim/ARPG hybrid featuring local and online coop, releases September 8. Persona 5 Tactica. Tactical spinoff of Persona 5 that features Persona’s fusion mechanics. November 17. Dungeon Crawlers. Mythforce, a first person roguelike dungeon crawler inspired by Saturday morning fantasy cartoons, will feature online coop and release sometime in 2023. A tactical card game/RPG hybrid based on Gloomhaven will feature 17 different characters and hundreds of quests, releasing September 18. ARPG dungeon crawler Silent Hope will feature base building mechanics when you return from dungeon runs and releases October 3. Splatoon 3. Ice Cream Splatfest happening July 14-16. Mario. Super Mario RPG HD remake coming November 17. Untitled Princess Peach game revealed, more info coming soon. 2024. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon HD remake announced for 2024. Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope DLC wave 2 launches today, and a demo is available on the eShop. Wave 5 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Booster Course Pass is coming, including Petey Piranha, Wiggler, Kamek, and new tracks. New 2D Mario sicescrolling platformer, Super Mario Wonder, coming October 20. Batman: Arkham Trilogy. The iconic trilogy is being released as a complete package in Fall 2023. Just Dance 2024 Evolution. Latest game in the Ubisoft rhythm series announced, featuring 40 new tracks. Hot Wheels Unleashed 2. Hot Wheels racing game releases October 19. Manic Mechanics. Overcooked like game featuring auto repair themes releases July 13. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. Dragon Quest’s monster battling series returns with a new installment. December 1. Pikmin. Latest game in the Pikmin series features Oatchi the rescue pup. Night expeditions are now available, which feature frenzied creatures and Glow Pikmin. July 21. Pikmin and Pikmin 2 will be released on the eShop. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1: MGS1, MGS2, MGS3: Snake Eater, MG, MG2: Solid Snake, and Snake’s Revenge available in digital collection. October 24. Vampire Survivors. One of the podcast’s favorite games is coming to Switch with 4-player local coop. August 17. Headbangers Rhythm Royale. Rhythm Battle Royale Minigames featuring pigeons. October 31. Penny’s Big Breakaway. 3D platformer featuring yoyo acrobatics and penguins with mechanics reminiscent of Sonic. Early 2024. Star Ocean: The Second Story R. 2D/HD remake of classic sci-fi/fantasy RPG. Features new chain attack mechanics and backup character followup attacks. November 2. Wario Ware: Move It. New installment in the micro game series will feature local multiplayer coop. November 3. Zelda. Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo for Zelda and Ganondorf coming in Holiday 2023. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

31m
Jun 22, 2023
280: Grimace’s Birthday

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Activision-Blizzard. Polygon reports that the FTC has filed a lawsuit and requested both a restraining order and an injunction in federal court to block the Activsion-Blizzard/Microsoft merger. The FTC’s filing says it needs the injunction to allow the commission the “opportunity to adjudicate the merger’s legality in an administrative proceeding.” Bottomless Bricks. The Berkshire Eagle reports that the local LEGO store has reopened on South St in Pittsfield. A grand reopening event is planned for June 24th, which will include free minifigs. They will serve as a retail store, event space, and exchange for vintage sets. Owner Erin Laundry was a contestant on Lego Masters. Capcom Showcase. Capcom held a digital premiere to show off Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Xbox, PS5, Windows, and Steam), Mega Man X Dive Offline (Steam, iOS, Android), Street Fighter 6 (Xbox, PS, Steam), Resident Evil 4 VR Mode (PSVR2), Pragmata, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (Switch, PS, Xbox, Steam), Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Switch, PS, Xbox, Windows, Steam), Capcom ID, Exoprimal (Xbox, Windows, PS, Steam), Dragon’s Dogma 2 (PS5, Xbox, Steam) Capcom Town. IGN reports that Capcom has launched a website for its 40th anniversary where you can play retro titles like Mega Man, Mega Man 2, Street Fighter 2, Final Fight, and Mega Man X for free. The site will also features company bios, interview snippets, behind the scenes content, and digital merch items. Grimace’s Birthday. IGN reports that McDonald’s, in conjunction with developer Krool Toys, has released a Game Boy Color compatible game about Grimace. The game can be played on its own website, as well as a ROM file. Hermit and Pig. IGN reports that a trailer for the PC-based quirky turn-based RPG about foraging, fending off forest critters, and overcoming personal shortcomings to solve a sinister corporate plot. Honor Among Thieves. Final revenue total for the film’s theatrical release was $208M worldwide against a $150M production budget. Lorcana. Polygon reports that Upper Deck has filed a lawsuit against Ravensburger, alleging that the lead designer of the game stole their intellectual property and violated a contract agreement. They are asking for an injunction to halt the game’s release, in addition to other forms of relief. Sea of Thieves. Polygon reports that the Monkey Island DLC was made without consulting Ron Gilbert (original head developer and writer for the series).  Vampire Survivors. IGN reports that Poncle has released another free update to the indie hit. The update includes a new stage, a randomizer that has Twitch chat integration, three new relics, a new pickup item, and a new form for Yatta Cavallo (the panda). LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

24m
Jun 15, 2023
279: Toss the One Ring in a Volcano

The 8bA Podcast is a podcast bringing you the latest and greatest geeky news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Captain America 4. Marvel announced that the film will be retitled “Brave New World.” Critical Role. Critical Role’s joint collaboration of a Zelda one-shot with Nintendo is available on YouTube. The adventure features Liam O’Brien, Emily Axford, Omar Najam, Robbie Daymond, Marisha Ray, and Matthew Mercer as GM. The adventure uses a Powered by the Apocalypse hack co-developed with Nintendo Treehouse. Diablo 4. Much anticipated Blizzard ARPG has finally released on PC, PS5, and Xbox. The first player to reach Hardcore level 100 had their character perma-killed due to a disconnect form the server - Blizzard, as an anti-cheat measure, kills your character when you DC. Everybody 1-2-Switch. A sequel to the glorified tech demo Switch launch title has been announced, releasing June 30th. It will feature similar wacky gameplay as the original. Microsoft. The Xbox maker will pay $20M in fines after settling with the FTC after it was found to be illegally collecting data from children on Xbox. COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) stipulates that online service providers must notify parents of their intentions and seek consent before they can collect and use personal information from children under 13. Microsoft maintains that the data was never used, shared, or monetized, and that the procedures that led to the collection and retention of such data has been updated in compliance. Pastel Joycons. Nintendo announced two new pastel Joycon sets that will release June 30th. The sets are dual-colored, with a purple and green set and a pink and yellow set. They will retail for $80. Spider-Man 4. Tom Holland confirmed with Variety that talks about the film had officially begun, but they’ve halted the process in solidarity with the ongoing writers’ strike. The One Ring. Public bid announcements have started for the soon-to-be-released 1/1 printing of The One Ring from the upcoming Magic: the Gathering x Lords of the Rings crossover set. This particular printing is foil, full art, and written in Elvish. Based on a video upload from WotC, the card is already starting to curl. Witcher. Doug Cockle, voice actor for Geralt in The Witcher games, revealed that he is being treated for prostate cancer. He says treatment is going well, and encourages men over 50 to get a PSA test. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

29m
Jun 08, 2023
278: Clerics, Species, and Unions

This week I review the Clerics & Species Update playtest for One D&D, talk about some of the QA unions forming, and a few trailers for upcoming films! QUICKFIRE NEWS Vampire Survivors. Legacy of the Moonspell DLC is launching on December 15th for $2. The expansion will include four new characters, 13 new weapons, and one huge new stage. ZeniMax Media. 300 QA workers are voting to unionize. There hasn’t been any pushback from Microsoft, due to their neutrality agreement. Game Workers Alliance Albany. QA workers at Blizzard Albany have successfully unionized in a 14-0 vote. Baldur’s Gate 3. Teaser for Game Awards trailer shows a familiar Baldur’s Gate duo. Guardians of the Galaxy 3. Trailer for the upcoming film was released. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Trailer for the upcoming film was released. DEEP DIVE One D&D: Clerics & Species Update LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

1h 0m
Dec 08, 2022
277: A Review of Dragonflight

This week I review WoW: Dragonflight, relay some of this week’s gaming and entertainment news, and have exciting news about my comic! QUICKFIRE NEWS Star Wars Squadrons. Dogfighting game is currently free on Epic Games Store, through December 1st. Pokemon Scarlet/Violet. Despite performance issues, the games are Nintendo’s fastest-selling games of all time, selling 10M units in three days. Guardians of the Galaxy. Christmas special has been released on Disney+ Super Mario Bros. Movie. New trailer released. DEEP DIVE WoW: Dragonflight Review QUEST LOG Last Week: Make enough comics for a 3-week buffer This Week: Make enough comics for a 3-week buffer LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

59m
Dec 01, 2022
276: Auroboros - Big Serpent, Big Book

This week I review Auroboros: Coils of the Serpent by Warchief Gaming, talk about some new game releases, and have exciting news about my comic! QUICKFIRE NEWS Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Sequel to Black Panther is now out in theaters. Releases. Harvestella, Tactics Ogre Reborn, God of War: Ragnarok, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet. Kevin Conroy. Legendary Batman voice actor passed away. Hasbro. Bank of America has downgraded Hasbro’s stock rating due to “overprinting [MtG] cards and destroying the long-term value of the game.” DEEP DIVE Auroboros: Coils of the Serpent Review (now available at warchiefgaming.com/auroboros) QUEST LOG Last Week: Complete 8bA book cover This Week: Make enough comics for a 3-week buffer LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

1h 8m
Nov 17, 2022
275: Dragonflight’s Coming Soon!

A quick overview of the upcoming content and changes in WoW Dragonflight, plus this week's geeky news topics! QUICKFIRE NEWS The Witcher. Henry Cavill will not be reprising the role of Geralt after Season 3 of Netflix’s series. Liam Hemsworth will be replacing him. Xbox. Twitch is partnering with Xbox to give away three months of PC Game Pass subs when you purchase or gift two new Twitch subs. Offer valid from 11/3-11/11. Onoma. Studio formerly known as Square Enix Montreal closing shortly after its purchase by Embracer Group. The closure will affect around 200 employees. PlayStation Plus. Despite Sony’s relaunch of the service with various tiers, they lost 1.9M subscribers between July and September of this year. DEEP DIVE WoW Dragonflight - quick overview of changes QUEST LOG Last Week: Complete 8bA book cover (DNF) This Week: Complete 8bA book cover LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

46m
Nov 03, 2022
274: That Time I Went to Portia

This week's podcast covers the DC Studios CEO hires, the surprise Doctor Who news, Vampire Survivors 1.0, and a review of My Time at Portia. QUICKFIRE NEWS DC Films. According to Hollywood Reporter, James Gunn and Peter Safran have been promoted to co-Chairs and co-CEOs of DC’s Film, TV, and Animation Division. Gunn will serve as a Creative Director, while Safran will oversee Business and Production. Doctor Who. David Tennant will return for a three-episode special as the 14th Doctor, before Ncuti Gatwa assumes the role of the 15th Doctor. Additionally, new seasons will stream exclusively on Disney+ outside of the UK and Ireland. Vampire Survivors. V.10 Released, including testing for a new engine, Inverse Mode, Endless Mode, and Twitch chat integration! DEEP DIVE My Time at Portia Review QUEST LOG Last Week: Start one piece of art for the 8bA book This Week: Complete 8bA book cover LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

49m
Oct 27, 2022
273: One D&D to Rule Them All

The 8BA Podcast is a casual talk show where we discuss geeky pop culture and relay some of our favorite news of the past week. QUICKFIRE NEWS Activision Blizzard. Frances Townsend steps down from her role as Chief Compliance Officer to become an advisor to the board and to Bobby Kotick. Blizzard Albany QA was given the clear from the NLRB to vote for unionization. Google Stadia. Google’s game streaming platform is fully shutting down on January 18th. Google is providing refunds to consumers who bought into the platform. Disney Dreamlight Valley. Halloween season update will feature Scar and other villains. Skyrim: Anniversary Edition. Now available on Nintendo Switch for $70 (or as a $20 upgrade if you already own Skyrim). Horizon: Zero Dawn. Sony is reported to be working on a remake of the 2017 title, which will include graphical enhancements, accessibility features, and quality-of-life improvements present in Forbidden West. Bayonetta 3. Hellena Taylor and Platinum Games are embroiled in a messy controversy over pay. DEEP DIVE One D&D playtest review (Origins and Expert classes) QUEST LOG Last Week: What’s been happening since July This Week: Start one piece of art for the 8bA book LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

1h 10m
Oct 20, 2022
272: The Multiverse Saga

The 8BA Podcast is a casual talk show where we discuss geeky pop culture and relay some of our favorite news of the past week. QUICKFIRE NEWS Square Enix. Final Fantasy developer has announced details for its NFT project - physical cards and action figures that provide a code redeemable for a digital NFT. The items will be related to Final Fantasy VII. Activision Blizzard. Employees staged another walkout for reproductive rights, ending forced arbitration, legal commitment to neutrality for union organization, and ensuring clear and transparent dialogue with the internal Committee Against Sex and Gender Discrimination group. TMNT: Cowabunga Collection. Releases August 30th on all platforms. Knights of the Old Republic Remake. PC and PS5 remake has been delayed indefinitely. DEEP DIVE Marvel Comic-Con news QUEST LOG Last Week: Do ten pages of writer’s notes This Week: Do a piece of art for fun LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

45m
Jul 28, 2022
271: Love & Thunder Spoilercast

The 8BA Podcast is a casual talk show where we discuss geeky pop culture and relay some of our favorite news of the past week. QUICKFIRE NEWS Nintendo. The Wii U and 3DS eShops will close March 27th, 2023. Users will not be able to make new purchases after that point, but can still download previously purchased software. Users will no longer be able to add funds as of August 29, 2022. LEGO. Atari 2600 kit will be available on August 1st for $240 to coincide with Atari’s 50th anniversary. Activision Blizzard. Blizzard Albany (formerly Vicarious Visions) has announced its QA department is seeking to form a union. Unearthed Arcana. Wonders of the Multiverse offers glitchlings, Fate domain clerics, backgrounds, feats, and spells. Xbox. Microsoft has added Discord call integration to Xbox. DEEP DIVE Thor: Love & Thunder review QUEST LOG Last Week: Do five pages of writer’s notes This Week: Do ten pages of writer’s notes LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

59m
Jul 21, 2022
270: Is Monster Hunter Right For You?

The 8BA Podcast is a casual talk show where we discuss geeky pop culture and relay some of our favorite news of the past week. QUICKFIRE NEWS Bayonetta 3. Release date confirmed for October 28th. Kirby Dream Buffet. New Kirby “racing” game announced for later this summer. Ubisoft. Announced that more than a dozen games, including several Assassin’s Creed titles, will have online components (such as multiplayer and DLC) shut down on September 1st. Bandai Namco. Ransomware group BlackCat hacked the publisher behind Ace Combat, Pac Man, Dragon Ball Z, Dark Souls, and Elden Ring. Bandai Namco is still investigating the cause and extent of the damage, including whether customer info was leaked. Roll20. The VTT platform is merging with OneBookShelf, the parent company of DriveThruRPG. DEEP DIVE What’s to like about Monster Hunter QUEST LOG Last Week: Play Sunbreak, Do three pages of writer’s notes This Week: Do five pages of writer’s notes LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

53m
Jul 14, 2022
269: Rod, Reel, and Fist Review

The 8BA Podcast is a casual talk show where we discuss geeky pop culture and relay some of our favorite news of the past week. QUICKFIRE NEWS God of War: Ragnarok. Release date confirmed for November 9th. Thor: Love and Thunder. Next Thor film releases this week. Games with Gold. Xbox 360 games will no longer be offered as part of the service as of October, but users will retain previously downloaded titles. Wii Shop Channel. Wii app is back online for redownloads after a few months of downtime. DEEP DIVE Rod, Reel, and Fist review QUEST LOG Last Week: Play Sunbreak, Do credits page layout This Week: Play Sunbreak, Do three pages of writer’s notes LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

53m
Jul 07, 2022
268: June 2022 Partner Direct Recap

The 8BA Podcast is a casual talk show where we discuss geeky pop culture and relay some of our favorite news of the past week. QUICKFIRE NEWS Blizzard. Boston-based Proletariat, makers of Spellbreak, has been acquired by Blizzard. The studio will be transitioned to the World of Warcraft team. Skull & Bones. After nearly 10 years in development, Ubisoft’s pirate game supposedly has a release date of November - but there hasn’t been any gameplay shown in years. DEEP DIVE Nintendo Partner Direct Mini __ __ QUEST LOG Last Week: Play Commander This Week: Play Sunbreak, Do credits page layout LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

46m
Jun 30, 2022
267: TTRPGs You Should Try

The 8BA Podcast is a casual talk show where we discuss geeky pop culture and relay some of our favorite news of the past week. QUICKFIRE NEWS Activision Blizzard. Kotick formally acknowledges the creation of the QA workers’ union at Raven Software and will begin negotiations. Silksong. Sequel to Hollow Knight will release first to Xbox, and its current release date is within the next 12 months. Diablo IV. Release date set for 2023. Resident Evil Village. Winters’ Expansion will be available on October 28th. The expansion includes Shadows of Rose, third-person mode, and more content for mercenaries mode. Dungeons & Dragons. Survey available asking how people have played D&D, what content they use, and what else they are playing. DEEP DIVE TTRPGs you should try! QUEST LOG Last Week: Play Monster Hunter Rise, Select Art for Character Page This Week: Play Commander LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

1h 3m
Jun 16, 2022
266: Druids Are Stealing My Dinos!

The 8BA Podcast is a casual talk show where we discuss geeky pop culture and relay some of our favorite news of the past week. QUICKFIRE NEWS Obi-Wan Kenobi. Now available on Disney+. Stranger Things. Episodes 1-5 of Season 4 are now available on Netflix. Sony. PlayStation maker plans for roughly half of its releases to be on PC or mobile by 2025. PC and mobile currently make up about a quarter of the company’s releases. Big State of Play revealed Resident Evil 4 Remake, Stray, Spider-Man Remastered, Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy XVI, Tunic, and more. V Rising. Vampire survival ARPG is a wild success on Steam, catching its developers by surprise. iOS 16. iPhone’s newest OS update will support Nintendo Switch controllers. Pokemon Scarlet/Violet. Upcoming Pokemon game will focus on the past vs. the future, revealed its new legendaries, multiplayer coop, and Lechonk. DEEP DIVE Giant Options Unearthed Arcana __ __ QUEST LOG Last Week: Play Monster Hunter Rise, Work on Character Page This Week: Play Monster Hunter Rise, Select Art for Character Page LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com

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