Outlast 2 Banned & Telltale's New CEO - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 51
Australia has been known to cause some drama when it comes to their rating process. Outlast 2 has recently been the subject of a ratings denial via Australia's official ratings board. The guys tackle what this means for the game, and how weird this looks from an American perspective. Telltale's CEO Kevin Bruner has recently decided to step away from the company and it comes as a relative surprise. Disney has announced a game collection with 6 classic NES Disney games that will be coming out later this year. Lastly, Horizon Zero Dawn has sold a whopping 2.6 million copies to date. That's not too bad for a brand new IP from Guerilla Games. The guys also discuss the current state of PlayStation as well as the recent addition of PS4 games to the PlayStation Now library.
A Week with Nintendo Switch - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 50
We're a little more than a week into March and the games are not stopping anytime soon. Dominic has spent a week with the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild. He gives us his impressions on both. Jerrad runs everyone through the video game releases for the month of March in 2017. Jordan spotlight's 2064: Read Only Memories and talks about its jolly vibes and refreshing aesthetic. The latest video game news isn't slowing down either. Telltale has provided gamers with their first look at Guardians of the Galaxy, the Nintendo Switch is exceeding sales numbers at launch, and Middle-Earth: Shadow of War partners with Xbox.
Shadow of War & the Future of Open Worlds - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 49
The release of the Nintendo Switch is finally upon us. Sadly we won't have any impressions until next week. After an error leading to a leak on Target's part, Middle-Earth Shadow of War was unveiled. We were treated to not only a reveal trailer, but it's coming out on August 21st, 2017. Minecraft has hit yet another amazing sales milestone. Mojang's flagship game has now sold a total of 121 million copies to date. What's on the horizon for Minecraft? Lastly, in news, Twitch has announced that it will not only start selling games, but that streamers can sell games via their page and receive a cut of the sales.
PlayStation 4 Pro & the future of Esports - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 48
With the release of Mass Effect: Andromeda on the Horizon, the guys discuss the recent news that Game of Thrones alum Natalie Dormer is part of the voice cast. They also discuss Irrational Games officially changing their name to Ghost Story Games. Lastly, they cover another disappointing bit of Nintendo news. The Nintendo Switch will not have Virtual Console available at launch.
Microsoft's Big Play For E3 2017 - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 47
As E3 2017 inches ever closer, many of the big players in the yearly gaming event are laying their cards out on the table. Microsoft recently announced that they're going to be holding their conference on Sunday, as opposed to the regular Monday spot they've grown accustomed to for many years. Bethesda has also announced that their conference will also be taking place on Sunday via a cheeky tweet indirectly joking at Microsoft's expense.
Will 2017 Be The Best Year In Gaming? - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 46
This week features first time guest Logan Moore of Millenial Game Speak. The guys discuss some very interesting news released this week as a result of a couple of investor conference calls. Castlevania is getting its own Netflix series, and boy does it look like it's going to be good. South Park: The Fractured But Whole was delayed yet again, and it came as a surprise to virtually no one. Destiny 2 was not only confirmed by Activision to have a release window of Fall 2017, it also unveiled information related to Bungie employee stock in relation to Destiny 2's release date. When guests come to the show you can expect the topics to get interesting. Fire Emblem Heroes receives a proper review from the roundtable. Not everything is so chipper though when it comes to Nintendo's latest mobile release. E3 has finally opened up its doors to the public, partially. For a feasible $250, you can attend the Super Bowl ads of video games. Kingdom Hearts tends to be on the end of numerous jokes and trolling threads. Jordan discusses the importance of the series and why it's a mainstay. Logan's first time on the show is accompanied by a rather meaty and divisive topic. What is the best year in video game history? We discuss it.
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.