Square Enix's Deus Exit - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 45

Boy, was it a big week for Electronic Arts and Marvel. During an earnings call, EA announced that their new IP will arrive by March 2018, as well as stating that Star Wars Battlefront 2 will be releasing in the Holiday 2017. Other news includes Eidos Montreal moving on from Deus Ex to work on Guardians of the Galaxy. It's been confirmed by Square Enix to be the 2nd game in their blockbuster deal with Marvel announced last week. The guys run through all of the video game releases for the month of February. These games include Nioh, For Honor, Horizon Zero Dawn, Night in the Woods, Sniper Elite 4, and more. Jordan introduces us to his first indie spotlight game, The Flame in the Flood. Lastly, the guys review Batman: A Telltale series.

The Marvel/Square Enix Partnership - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 44

The video game world was hit with a curve ball no one saw coming, Marvel partnered with Square Enix. The deal involves a multi-year multi-game partnership to bring gamers what is currently known as the Avengers Project. The guys discuss what this game could possibly be, and what we can expect from Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal. Bethesda's re-imagining of the Prey franchise now has a release date. Gamers can get their hands on the sci-fi shooter on May 5th, 2017. Other news this week included the announcement of both a Banner Saga 3 and Apocalypse Now Kickstarter, as well as Dark Souls 3's final piece of DLC, and Playdead teases their next game.

The Walking Dead: A New Frontier Review/Discussion - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 43

This week, Nintendo unveils the future of Fire Emblem and their mobile games division via their Fire Emblem Direct. We discuss the new story focused trailer for NetherRealm's Injustice 2, as well as Nintendo's statements regarding their future 1st party development for the Wii U. The topics discussed this week include an in-depth review/discussion of Telltale's The Walking Dead: A New Frontier, as well as a preview of The Behemoth's new game, currently in early access, Pit People.

Nintendo Switch Presentation Rundown - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 42

This week, the world watched as Nintendo finally unveiled their new console and launch lineup to gamers everywhere. The guys run you through all of the information regarding the event and its reveals. They talk about the launch lineup, hardware specs, and how the Switch will fair in 2017. We're also joined by the Internet's Caleb Cajthaml from Calebtalks.com and the Bonus Points podcast. In other news this week: For Honor won't have paid DLC, Mass Effect: Andromeda announced to not include a season pass, and we get Platinum as well as Phil Spencer's perspective on the Scalebound cancellation.

PlayStation 4 & Uncharted 4 Sells BIG! - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 41

The guys come out swinging and cover a ton of topics to start off 2017 on the right foot. In the news, they discuss Mass Effect: Andromeda's newly revealed release date, Nintendo's Switch Treehouse Event, and cover the huge sales for Sony with PS4 and Uncharted 4. They also talk about some topics including January's new video game releases. The other topics include finishing video games and whether or not arcades will return.

Game of the Year 2016 - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 40

The year of 2016 has come and gone. We appreciate anyone and everyone who has listened, watched, shared, or followed us and are extremely thankful. We decided to have a discussion about our personal lists of video games that went above and beyond in 2016. Lastly, we close out the show by revealing what our cumulative Game of the Year is here at Controlled Interests. Some of the contenders include Uncharted 4, Dark Souls III, Quantum Break, Inside, Doom, Dishonored 2, Final Fantasy XV, and more. Thanks again for all of the support and we can't wait to see what 2017 has for us. 

2017 Video Game Predictions - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 39

Our friend Jordan Boyd joins us to discuss everything that could possibly happen during 2017. We start with PlayStation and speculate what the console front-runner has up its sleeves. The discussion then turns to Xbox, where we praise Phil Spencer and ponder the idea of an Xbox Two. We finish the podcast talking about the big year for Nintendo ahead and what we can expect from 3rd parties.

PSX & The Game Awards 2016 Recap - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 38

This week the guys tackle the huge week that was in the world of video games. The Game Awards not only presented the year's best with shiny new trophies, it premiered some brand new games and long awaited rumors. It was only the beginning, seeing as PSX happened in the days that followed and ending with a landmine of a reveal. Gamers were treating to their first confirmation and insight into Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II. Some other things happened as well.

New Marvel vs. Capcom game leaked? - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 37

This week features tons of speculation, hopes, and dreams for video games and events both near and far. In news this week, the guys talk about the recent rumors regarding a new Marvel vs. Capcom game, No Man's Sky's new Foundation Update, EA's CFO talking about digital sales paving the way, and Insomniac's Spider-Man game will be absent from PSX 2016. The topics this week include our PSX Dreams, Dom's impressions of Dishonored 2, and the guys cast the Marvel roster in the rumored Marvel vs. Capcom 4.

Persona 5 Delayed & Piracy - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 36

Unfortunately, we had the news this week that Persona 5 will no longer be releasing alongside chocolates and flowers on Valentine's Day early next year. It will now be releasing in April and gamers everywhere are marking their calendars. Thanks to SAG-AFTRA we possibly have details on a new Telltale game centering around Guardians of the Galaxy. Other news includes Breathe of the Wild supposedly set to miss the Nintendo Switch's launch and Remedy Entertainment teasing their new game via twitter.