Gaming Ride Home

Cyberpunk 2077 is on track for its September release, Blizzard isn’t sure about Blizzcon yet, and Final Fantasy XIV’s next update has been delayed, but that’s okay because today marks the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake.Links:Grupa CD PROJEKT - wyniki finansowe za 2019 r. | KOMENTARZ (YouTube)@AdamBadowski's tweet about Cyberpunk 2077's ratingsA Note About BlizzCon (blizzcon.com)On the Impact of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on FFXIV Service and Development (na.finalfantasyxiv.com)Final Fantasy VII Remake - Thank You for waiting… | PS4 (YouTube)@MatPiscatella’s Final Fantasy VII Remake sales tweetFinal Fantasy VII Remake PlayStation 4 themeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google Stadia is free right now, or at least it will be very soon, Resident Evil 8 rumors point the game being subtitled Village, and a digital version of E3 won’t be happening in 2020, at least not one guided by the ESA.Links:Play Stadia Pro for free, starting today (blog.google)Sources: Resident Evil 8: Village Test Demo Details Leak (relyonhorro.com)New Rumors Arise About Resident Evil 8 (biohazardcast.com) @Nibellion’s tweets about Resident Evil 8E3 2021 dates revealed, but the 2020 'online experience' isn't going to happen (PC Gamer)The ESA sets dates for E3 2021 (gamesindustry.biz)IGN Announces 'Summer of Gaming' Event in June (IGN)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sony reveals the PlayStation 5 controller, which it has dubbed the DualSense, CD Projekt Red is sharing some little bits of Cyberpunk 2077 lore, Rhythm Heaven’s composer and producer wants help bringing the game to Switch, and Valorant did break Twitch viewership records yesterday as expected.Links:Introducing DualSense, the New Wireless Game Controller for PlayStation 5 (PlayStation Blog) PlayStation product manager @toshimasa_aoki’s tweet about the headphone jack AsboZapruder’s reddit post about the DualSense controller@Marcin360’s tweet about Cyberpunk details@CyberpunkGame’s tweet about The Mox@tsunkuboy’s Rhythm Heaven tweet@PushDustin’s translation of @tsunkuboy’s tweet@krispiotrowski's tweet about Below's PC updateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Valorant will probably have set a Twitch viewership record by the time you’re listening to this episode, there is a new wrinkle in the mysterious case of Cooking Mama: Cookstar, Chrono Trigger’s composer is working on a throwback RPG, No Man’s Sky has mechs now, and Disco Elysium is reportedly in development for Switch.Links:Valorant on TwitchEXCLUSIVE: Cooking Mama Cookstar Switch eShop Controversy Explained (Screenrant)Sea of Stars KickstarterEXO Mech: Introducing Update 2.4 (No Man’s Sky)Disco Elysium Switch port currently in development (GamesRadar) Game On - Disco Elysium and games and families (BBC)Below Hits PS4 April 7, New “Explore” Mode Added (PlayStation Blog)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nintendo is limiting Animal Crossing: New Horizons eggs, Cooking Mama: Cookstar might be mining cryptocurrency, but probably isn’t, Final Fantasy VII Remake’s review embargo has lifted, and Saint’s Row: The Third is getting a big remaster.Links:Animal Crossing nerfs some egg drop rates for Bunny Day (Polygon)@konjak’s Animal Crossing tweetThe Cooking Mama Game for Switch That Came Out, and Then Disappeared (IGN) Cooking Mama: Cookstar Creators Move to Quash Cryptocurrency Mining Speculation (IGN)@CookingMama tweet about cryptocurrency/blockchain capabilitiesCooking Mama: Cookstar Pulled From Switch eShop Amid Accusations Of Mining Cryptocurrency (Nintendolife)Final Fantasy 7 Remake Review - Count On Cloud (GameSpot) Final Fantasy VII Remake Review — Old Friends And New Life (Game Informer) Final Fantasy VII Remake review – Soldier Boy, Tell ‘Em (EGM)Final Fantasy 7 Remake Review (IGN) Review: Final Fantasy VII Remake (Easy Allies) Final Fantasy 7 Remake review: "A loving reimagining of the original that delivers a new experience that's wholly its own" (GamesRadar)@imranzomg’s Final Fantasy VII Remake tweet Final Fantasy VII Remake Review - Kinda Funny Gamescast Ep. 15 (Kinda Funny)@jasonschreier’s Final Fantasy VII Remake tweet Final Fantasy VII Remake: The Kotaku Review (Kotaku)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Last of Us Part II has been delayed and no longer has a release date, Final Fantasy VII Remake will not be releasing any earlier than April 10, Hideo Kojima is still interested in making a horror game, Platinum Games should have a real fourth announcement soon, Rogue Legacy 2 has been announced, and Resident Evil 3 is out today.Links:@PlayStation tweet about delaying The Last of Us Part II and Iron Man VR @Naughty_Dog’s tweet about The Last of Us Part II’s delay@jasonschreier’s The Last of Us Part II delay tweetUncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Dirt Rally 2.0 are Your PlayStation Plus Games for April (blog.us.playstation)Square Enix Final Fantasy VII Remake early release statement (support.na.square-enix.com)The Fellowship – Hideo Kojima (bafta.org)Platinum’s website teasing a fifth announcement@CellarDoorGames’ Rogue Legacy 2 tweetSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gearbox employees are disputing bonuses related to Borderlands 3, J.J. Abrams and Epic announced Spyjinx a long time ago, but now we finally know what it is, Sea of Thieves and Fallout 76 are coming to Steam, there are a few more April Fools’ Day pranks to talk about even though it is April 2, and I have almost finished Half-Life Alyx.Links:Sources: Despite Huge Sales, Borderlands 3 Developers Are Getting Stiffed On Bonuses (Kotaku)Beta Test Announcement Blog (Epic Games) Spyjinx Game Overview (Epic)@SeaOfThieves’ Steam tweetFallout 76 – Special Steam Offers (Bethesda.net)A Small April Fool's Event – For Honor: Mini Edition (for honor.ubisoft.com)Warframe | Introducing MoreFrame, a totally (not) real Tenno Lifestyle Channel (Warframe on YouTube)One Snapshot. Infinite Dimensions. (Minecraft YouTube)April Fools Mode: Turret Town! (World of Tanks on YouTube)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are lots of April Fools’ Day pranks on the internet today so Kyle runs down the ones that stand out the most, Bethesda won’t be sharing a digital showcase in June, Ryan Reyonolds and Netflix are making a Dragon’s Lair movie, and Pokémon Go’s developer, Niantic, acquires an augmented reality startup and continues to make the game easier to play from home.Links:Overwatch heroes are wearing googly eyes (Polygon)Capcom’s Neco DropHal’s Boxboy beat ‘em up tweetFantasy Battle Royale (pubg.com)Bandai Namco's Tales of the Rays trailerRevealing DiRT Rollers: The Official Marble Racing Video Game! (codemasters.com)PlatinumGames presents a shocking⁠—err, docking new collaboration!@DCDeacon’s tweet about Bethesda’s lack of a June digital showcaseRyan Reynolds in Talks to Tackle Live-Action Adaptation of '80s Video Game 'Dragon's Lair' (Exclusive)Embracing real-world gaming from home (ninanticlabs.com)Niantic squares up against Apple and Facebook with acquisition of AR startup 6D.ai (tech crunch.com)Announcing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered, featuring the UDT Classic Ghost Bundle for instant access in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, including Call of Duty: Warzone (Activision)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gamescom is still happening, but it might be more digital, Artifact’s overhaul is starting to ramp up and Suriel Vazquez calls in to tell me about it, The Outer Worlds, Wasteland 3, and Minecraft Dungeons all have new release dates, and Persona 5 Royal is out today.Links:gamescom 2020: Organisers update revised plans (gamescom.com)What's the plan - Beta 2.0 (Steam)@nintendoamerica’s tweet about The Outer Worlds’ new release dateThe Outer Worlds to Launch on Nintendo Switch on June 5, 2020 (outerworlds.obsidian.net)Wasteland 3 Now Releasing August 28 (fig.co)Minecraft Dungeon's official websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered might be out tomorrow, a number of classic Mario games might be coming to Switch, the original Nier is getting remade for modern consoles and PC, Sony is slowing down the PlayStation Network in the U.S. to help with bandwidth, it looks like OXM, Official Xbox magazine, may have folded, and Resident Evil 3 remake reviews are out in the wild.Links:Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Remaster launches tomorrow (Eurogamer)Nintendo has big plans for Super Mario Bros.’ 35th anniversary (Video Games Chronicle)Sources: Nintendo Switch 2020 line-up dominated by Mario games old and new (Eurogamer)NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… in development (Square Enix)UPDATE: Preserving Internet Access for the Entire Community (PlayStation Blog)Long-running Official Xbox Magazine shuts down (Eurogamer)Resident Evil 3 Review – A Relentless Terror (Game Informer)Resident Evil 3 Remake review – A disappointing step back for the series (PC Gamer)Resident Evil 3 Single-Player Review – My bloody valentine (IGN)Resident Evil 3 Remake Review In Progress (GameSpot)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Microsoft and Sony offer somewhat reassuring comments about game delays, there is a little more to the Epic publishing announcement yesterday, Switches are scarce right now, and Plague Inc. is doing its part to help fight COVID-19.Links:Statement Regarding the Impact of the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus (Sony) Xbox Releases Statement On COVID-19's Impact On Exclusive Game Development (GameSpot)Remedy Entertainment signs with Epic Games to publish two new multi-platform games (Remedy)@Playdead’s next game tease tweetNintendo Switch Is Sold Out Almost Everywhere, Dramatically Increasing Prices (GameSpot)Plague Inc. gives a quarter of a million dollars to fight COVID-19 (ndemiccreations.com)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nintendo released a surprise Direct this morning with Xenoblade, Smash Bros., Pokémon news, and a lot more, and Remedy, Playdead, and GenDesign all sign game publishing deals with Epic.Links:Nintendo Direct Mini 3.26.20 (YouTube)Epic Games Publishing Announces Partnerships with gen DESIGN, Playdead, and Remedy Entertainment (Epic)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Animal Crossing’s creators spoke with The Washington Post about time travel, potential delays, and more, Minecraft adds free educational content, Plague Inc. is helping with COVID-19 research, and I stayed up way too late last night playing Half-Life: Alyx.Links:Nintendo explains philosophy behind Animal Crossing’s big changes, such as gender expression and terraforming (The Washington Post/Launcher)A Message to the Gaming Community on What We’re Doing to Help Today (news.xbox.com)Plague Inc. gives a quarter of a million dollars to fight COVID-19 (ndemiccreations.com)Inside the Surrealistic World of Paper Beast, Out Tomorrow for PS VR (PlayStation Blog)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PlayStation is lowering download speeds in Europe, Konami is pushing back against Silent Hill rumors, photo mode is not PC-exclusive for Death Stranding, and Kyle has early impressions for the upcoming Control DLC, The Foundation, which is coming out Thursday.Links:Preserving Internet Access for the Entire Community (PlayStation Blog)@KazHiraiCEO’s PSN bandwith tweetKonami Claims Recent Silent Hill Rumors are False (Rely on Horror)@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN’s photo mode in Death Stranding tweetSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The PlayStation 5 will play more PlayStation 4 games than we thought, GameStop is closing stores to fight the COVID-19 spread, Nintendo doesn’t want Dreams creators making Mario games, Twitch streamer Kaceytron gets banned, and a new Half-Life game is out today.Links:Unveiling New Details of PlayStation 5: Hardware Technical Specs [UPDATED] (PlayStation Blog)GameStop Provides US Store Operations and Customer Service Update (GameStop)GameStop Shuts Down Stores In California (Kotaku)Sony going after Dreams creations that use Nintendo IP at the request of Nintendo (gonintendo)@Piece_of_Craft’s Dreams/Nintendo tweet@kaceytron’s tweet about suspensionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GameStop is staying open and calling itself essential retail, Valve is giving Artifact another shot, Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell is coming to Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Fallout 76 players are hoarding toilet paper, A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 remaster might be in the works, SonicFox takes the next step in his esports career, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom Eternal are out today.Links:GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail' (Kotaku)GameStop Instructs Employees to Ignore Law Enforcement And Not Shut Down (Vice/Waypoint)Official GameStop statement about preventative measures@jasonschreier’s GameStop tweet@yozetty’s GameStop tweetValve's digital card game Artifact "reboot" is so large, it's internally being called Artifact 2, says Gabe Newell (GamesRadar)Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint: Deep State Teaser (YouTube)Fallout 76 players are also hoarding toilet paper (Polygon)Call of Duty: MW2 Campaign Remaster rated in South Korea (ResetEra)SonicFox signs with Evil Geniuses (The Washington Post/Launcher)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Xbox Series X had a release date for a little while yesterday, Square Enix clears some confusion around Final Fantasy VII Remake delays, the White House asks for gamers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Untitled Goose Game takes home the big GDC award, and Leo Vader calls in to talk about the unexpected closure of MapleStory 2.Links:The Xbox Series X releases this Thanksgiving (Mashable)Square Enix’s @finalfantasyvii tweetWhite House Doctor: We Need Millennials To Stay Healthy Because They Know How To Speedrun Video Games (Kotaku)Untitled Goose Game nabs Game of the Year at the 2020 Game Developers Choice Awards! (gdconf.com)MapleStory 2 Service Closure on May 27, 2020 (maplestory2.nexon.net)@peter_dalton from Bluepoint’s PS5 tweetSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sony and Mark Cerny detail the PlayStation 5, Hearthstone’s big Ashes of Outland expansion adds a new class, Call of Duty: Warzone’s solo mode is live, we know exactly when Half-Life: Alyx will release, and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is having a free weekend.Links:Inside PlayStation 5: the specs and the tech that deliver Sony's next-gen vision (EuroGamer/Digital Foundry)Announcing Ashes of Outland – Hearthstone's Newest Expansion! (Blizzard)Introducing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks Plus New Titles for Console and PC (news.xbox.com)@CallofDuty’s tweet about solos in Warzone@valvesoftware’s Half-Life: Alyx tweetAssassin’s Creed® Odyssey Free Weekend – Everything You Need To Know!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The PlayStation 5 is getting an in-depth reveal tomorrow, Nintendo announced a bunch of Indie Stuff, Super Smash Bros. announcements and DLC might be delayed, Trials of Mana is getting a demo, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is getting some DLC, and Square Enix released the first part of its Final Fantasy vii remake documentary series.Links:@PlayStation’s tweet about the PlayStation 5Link to Japanese excerpt from Sakurai’s Famitsu column @PushDustIn’s tweet about Super Smash Bros. reveal delaysDragon Ball Z: Kakarot Will Add Super Saiyan God, Training With Whis, Beerus Fight, and More as DLC (Siliconera)Trials of Mana demo launches March 18; ‘Final’ trailer and pre-launch gameplay (Gematsu)Inside FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE – Episode 1: Introduction (YouTube)‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Just Raced Past A Major Box Office Milestone (Forbes)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Microsoft goes into even further detail with the Xbox Series X, Animal Crossing: New Horizons reviews are dropping online, Resident Evil 3 remake is getting a demo and Resident Evil Resistance is getting an open beta, there will be an indie focused Nintendo direct tomorrow, Control is getting its first big expansion, and Gamescom is still planned for later this year.Links:Inside Xbox Series X: the full specs (EuroGamer/Digital Foundry)Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review – A Wholesome Island Oasis (Game Informer)Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review – Horizon Zero Yawns (IGN)Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review In Progress (GameSpot)Explore the Resident Evil 3 Raccoon City demo starting March 19! (Capcom)@nintendoamerica’s indie world direct tweet@ControlRemedy’s tweet about The Foundation@gamescom’s tweet about COVID-19 concernsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode of Gaming Ride Home, Kyle talks to Murder by Number director, Ed Fear, about his history with picross, the fear of accidentally making a Phoenix Wright spiritual successor, their mutual appreciation for Tina Fey, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Konami may be returning to Silent Hill and though it is strictly rumor and should be treated as such, Hideo Kojima might be involved with the project. February 2020’s NPD numbers are live, we know who bought the Nintendo PlayStation, coronavirus is causing more statements, changes, and cancellations, and Nioh 2 is out today.Links:Sources: PlayStation Backs Silent Hill Series Reboot & Silent Hills Revival (Rely on Horror)Exclusive: Meet The Person Who Spent $360,000 To Own The ‘Nintendo PlayStation’ Prototype (Forbes)@SquareEnix’s E3 cancellation statement tweetPokémon Go Makes Changes For The Coronavirus Pandemic (Game Informer)Call of Duty League cancels all Home Series events and shifts to online format (Charlie Intel)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The recently teased Lego Mario is a new, unique type of Lego set, big publishers like Nintendo , Microsoft, and more react to E3’s cancellation which may have robbed us of Rocksteady, Batman, and Harry Potter video game details, the coronavirus is causing esports cancellations, a Nintendo class action lawsuit takes a small step forward, and the 1997 Blade Runner game is getting enhanced for consoles and Steam.Links:@NintendoAmerica’s Lego Mario tweetLEGO Super Mario Revealed, How It Bridges Gap Between Games and LEGO (IGN)Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft Respond To The News Of E3's Cancellation (Kotaku)Microsoft, Ubisoft move to digital events after E3’s cancellation (Polygon)@ubisoft’s E3 cancelation tweet@devolverdigital’s E3 cancelation tweetE3 2020 Cancelled (Kotaku)@ESLDota2’s tweet about the Dota 2 Los Angeles Major@overwatchleague’s coronavirus tweetNintendo Switch Joy-Con Class Action Sent To Arbitration (Top Class Actions)Classic 'Blade Runner' Video Game to Be Restored For Consoles, Steam (The Hollywood Reporter)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a number of rumors and speculation last night, E3 has been cancelled and GameDev Business Handbook author Mike Futter stops by to discuss the announcement, 2K will be making football games again, but don’t expect a return to the ESPN NFL 2K series, Spelunky 2 gets a small update, and Ori and the Will of the Wisps is both out today and a very good video game.Links:E3 2020 Cancelled Due To Growing Concerns Over COVID-19 Virus (theesa.com)E3 2020 has been canceled (Ars Technica)@Futterish’s E3 tweet@jasonschreier’s E3 tweet@patrickklepek’s E3 tweet2K Making NFL Games Again (Game Informer)Spelunky 2 Developer Shares New Screens, Progress Update (PlayStation Blog)Ori and the Will of the Wisps isn’t ready, so neither is our review (Polygon)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reggie Fils-Aimé joins GameStop’s board of directors, Nintendo is doing something with Lego that’s probably not a video game, but could be, Resident Evil 3 remake’s safe rooms are safe again, the coronavirus is affecting more video game and video game-adjacent events, and it’s Mario day, which is the perfect excuse for Kyle to talk about his favorite Mario game.Links:@Reggie’s tweet about joining GameStopGameStop Appoints Reginald Fils-Aimé, William Simon and James Symancyk to Board of Directors and Enhances Corporate Governance to Drive Ongoing Business Transformation (GameStop.com)@NintendoAmerica's Lego tease tweetDon't worry, Resident Evil 3 safe rooms ARE safe, confirms Capcom (GamesRadar)SXSW canceled over coronavirus concerns (cnet)An Important Update on EA’s Upcoming Competitive Gaming Events (ea.com)Sign up for the Gwent on Android betaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Warzone is a free-to-play battle royale Call of Duty mode that is releasing tomorrow, SonicFox wins big with Mortal Kombat, NetherRealm shows off Spawn gameplay and shows a trailer for an upcoming animated Mortal Kombat movie, changes are happening at Ubisoft Paris, andom someone bought the Nintendo PlayStation for $300,000.Links:Introducing a Game-Changing Free-to-play Experience - Call of Duty: Warzone (blog.activision.com)Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack – Official Spawn Gameplay Trailer (YouTube)Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge - Red Band Trailer (YouTube)Marie-Sophie de Waubert will head the French game company's flagship studio, developer of such franchises as 'Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon' and 'Just Dance.' (The Hollywood Reporter)One Of The Rarest Video Game Consoles Ever Sells For A Record-Breaking Price At Auction (GameSpot)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Frictional Games, the creators of Amnesia, have announced a sequel, the TurboGrafx-16 Mini has been delayed due to the coronavirus, iam8bit is no longer creative directing e3 2020, and Kyle takes a look at today’s new releases and runs down some sales that recently caught his eye.Links:@konamieu’s tweet detailing the TurboGrafx-16 Mini’s delayiam8bit resigns as E3 2020 creative director (gamesindustry.biz)@iam8bit’s E3 2020 resignation tweetThe Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been delayed in Japan (Kotaku)One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows review (IGN)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sony Santa Monica’s head leaves for Stadia and Stadia gets another update, Ghost of Tsushima has a summer release date, and the Last of Us is getting a TV adaptation for HBO.Sony Names New Head of Santa Monica Studio (IGN)Our new Stadia Games and Entertainment Studio in Playa Vista (blog.google)Google starts rolling out 4K Stadia gaming on the web (9to5google)Ghost of Tsushima Out June 26: Collector’s & Digital Deluxe Editions Detailed (PlayStation Blog)'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann (The Hollywood Reporter)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new Star Wars game, Maverick, was revealed in a data mine, Google Stadia gets a small, but welcome update, the Uncharted movie takes a step towards becoming a real thing, we learn why Romance of the Three Kingdoms is cool, and the PlayStation 2 is 20 years old today.Links:@psnrelease’s Star Wars: Project Maverick tweetUnannounced Star Wars game appears to leak via PlayStation Network (Polygon)@GoogleStadia’s tweet about the game capture library updateStadia Just Added A Much-Requested Feature (GameSpot)Antonio Banderas Joins Tom Holland in ‘Uncharted’ Movie (Variety)Hideo Kojima’s Strange, Unforgettable Video-Game Worlds (New York Times)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indie devs explain why they’re not on Stadia, Mario Kart Tour is finally getting multiplayer, different polls reveal the video game movies people want to see and decide the best Final Fantasies and Final Fantasy characters, and we learn about Granblue Fantasy Versus from the creators of Dragon Ball FighterZ.Links:Google's ambitious push into gaming is floundering, and it's due largely to too few games on its Stadia platform — here's why developers have held back (Business Insider)@mariokarttourEN tweet announcing multiplayer update'Super Mario Bros.', 'Pac-Man' Top America's List of Most-Wanted Video Game Films (The Hollywood Reporter)Japan Picks Its Favourite Final Fantasy Game And Character (Nintendolife)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GDC has been delayed to the ambiguous late summer, the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo is available now for PlayStation 4, Death Stranding PC has a release date and includes a number of Half-Life bonuses, The Witcher season 2 on Netflix has cast its Vesemir and it’s not Mark Hamill, Platinum explains why The Wonderful 101 won't come to be Xbox One, and the duct tape ceiling Counter-Strike player is getting a documentary.Links:Important GDC 2020 Update (gdconf.com)GDC Postponed Due To Coronavirus Concerns; E3 Organizer The ESA 'Watching The Situation Very Closely' (Game Informer)@finalfantasyvii’s tweet announcing the launch of the demoPlayStation store link to the Final Fantasy VII demo@505_Games’ tweet about Death StrandingThe Witcher Finds Its Uncle Vesemir (Gizmodo)@Hamillhimself’s Witcher tweet@LHissrich’s reply to Mark Hamill’s Witcher tweetPlatinum Games interview with Atsushi Inaba and Hideki Kamiya at PAX East 2020 – The Wonderful 101: Remastered, Project G.G., and Tokyo office (Gematsu)Internet Legends: Duct-Taped Gamer’s official websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rockstar might be teasing something with some logo changes, Plague Inc. has been pulled from China’s App Store, which is very likely related to the coronavirus, Epic is unsure about data that is being shared about Fortnite, and we look at what games released today.Links:Rockstar Games is updating its website with mysterious new imagery (GamesRadar)Pandemic simulation game 'Plague Inc' pulled from China's App Store (Mashable)Statement on the Removal of Plague Inc. from the China App StoreEpic questions SuperData on Fortnite figures (gamesindustry.biz)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More content is coming to Stardew Valley, today is Pokémon Day, Platinum Games is self-publishing its first game, Sanzaru is an Oculus studio now, and a few Ghost Recon Breakpoint updates have been delayed at the last second.Links:@ConcernedApe’s Stardew Valley tweetThe Mythical Pokémon Zarude discovered! (pokemon.com)Google and the Pokémon of the year poll (YouTube)Hideki Kamiya’s blog announcing Project GG (platinumgames.com)Welcoming Sanzaru Games to Facebook (oculus.com)Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint: Immersive Mode Update (Ubisoft)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GOG is making it a lot easier to return games, Horizon: Zero Dawn might be coming to PC, Uncharted 4’s director opens the door a little bit for an Uncharted sequel, more developers and publishers are backing out of PAX, and Kunai gets a full, proper scored review.Links:GOG’s Updated Refund Policy has your back (even more) (gog.com)@Wario64’s tweet about Horizon Zero DawnThe Last of Us | The Definitive Playthrough - P15 (Troy Baker, Nolan North, Neil Druckmann, Ashley Johnson)(YouTube)Cyberpunk 2077, PUBG Devs Pull Out Of PAX East (GameSpot)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The coronavirus is causing more publishers and developers to back away from shows like PAX and GDC, the fan-made Half-Life remake, Black Mesa has a release date, there is a new unstoppable Pokémon champion who is only seven years old, and Shenmue is doing okay, even if it doesn’t have a mass market appeal.Links:@CapcomUSA_’s tweet about PAX PlayStation and Facebook cancel GDC appearances citing coronavirus concerns (gamesindustry.biz)Kojima Productions' tweets about exiting GDC, (2)Fear Not The Long Road (Steam)Seven-Year-Old Wins A Pokémon Championship, Makes Everyone A Fan (Kotaku)@slasher’s tweet about Simone LimPokémon Oceania International Championships: VGC Junior Division Finals (YouTube)@DarkDetectiveNL's tweet about Shenmue IIIDeveloper Update | Experimental Mode: Triple Damage | Overwatch (YouTube)Overwatch’s first experimental mode is all about damage dealers (The Verge)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Microsoft details the technical specifications of the Xbox Series X, the coronavirus is causing problems for PAX, and EA reportedly cancelled another Star Wars game.Links:What You Can Expect From the Next Generation of Gaming (Xbox.com)Xbox Series X to Feature Dedicated Audio Hardware Acceleration (WCCFTech)Building Audio Gateways Into Immersive Worlds With Spatial Sound (GDC panel description)@CyberpunkGame’s tweet about Smart Delivery for Cyberpunk 2077Sources: EA Canceled A Star Wars: Battlefront Spinoff Last Year (Kotaku)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are tons of new Animal Crossing New Horizons details thanks to a recent direct, we add more rumors to WB Games Montreal’s potential Batman game, and there is a surprising amount of video game movie news probably thanks to the success of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie.Links:Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo DirectNew Batman logo spotted at WB Games MontréalTom Holland: Uncharted Movie Will Start Filming in 'Four Weeks' (IGN)@IGN's Uncharted movie director tweetBorderlands Movie In Production Directed By Eli Roth (IGN)'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater,' a video game that defined a generation, gets its own documentary (mic.com)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new patent shows something that might be a new PSVR controller with new capabilities, GameStop continues to struggle, Biomutant is still being developed, and Persona 5 Scramble is out… in Japan.Links:Sony Patents Valve Index-Like VR Controller With Finger Tracking (UploadVR)GameStop employees report extreme pressure from ‘desperate’ bosses (Polygon)The Truth About Working at GameStop: Workers Reveal Their Experiences (IGN)Tiger’s retro LCD handheld games are making a comeback (The Verge)@biomutant confirms continued developmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There will be a lot of new Animal Crossing details later this week, a new Switch Lite Color is on the way, the Switch version of Witcher 3 just got a big meaningful update, and Final Fantasy VII is going to be a big game. Links:@NintendoAmerica announces Animal Crossing Direct@NintendoAmerica announces new Switch Lite color@A_i announces Sayonara coming to Xbox One@Simogo ready for new adventures@baldursgate3 is coming to PAX@NaughtyDog is bringing The Last of Us Part II to PAXThe Last of Us Part II Ellie Edition Restock, PAX East Hands-on, and More (naughtydog.com)Final Fantasy VII Remake Box Confirms the Game Is 100GB in Size (PushSquare)@XboxGamePass for FebruaryThe Witcher 3 on Switch Is Getting PC Cross-Save Support and More Graphical Options (IGN)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The popular mobile quiz show gaming app HQ Trivia shut down with little warning, it looks like Bioshock, Catherine, and XCOM may be making their way to Switch, and the creator of the Gran Turismo series thinks 4K might be enough.Links:Game over for HQ Trivia (CNN)@ScottRogowsky's tweet for Rus YusupovCatherine: Full Body and XCOM 2 Collection Rated For Nintendo Switch In South Korea (Siliconera)Gran Turismo’s Future: “4K Resolution is Enough”, But 240fps is the Target (GTPlanet)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we see who took home DICE Awards, a new PlayStation VR may be in the works, a Nintendo PlayStation prototype console is up for auction, and the IRS backtracks its initial plans to have tax payers report their Fortnite V-Bucks purchases.Links:Sony Is Struggling With PlayStation 5 Price Due to Costly Parts (Bloomberg)Bidding begins on ‘Nintendo Play Station’ prototype (Polygon)Nintendo Play Station Super NES CD-ROM Prototype (Heritage Auctions)IRS quietly deletes guideline that Fortnite virtual currency must be reported on tax returns (CNN)Calling Fortnite Cash a Virtual Currency Was an IRS Error (Bloomberg)@Pokemon's new Pokémon tease tweet@TAHKO's Pokémon Coco tweetSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are some difficult questions to answer about the future of E3, the rumored Call of Duty Modern Warfare battle royale mode looks like it will be called Warzone, and we have some idea of what the PlayStation 5 might cost.Links:The President of The ESA On The Waning of Big Names at E3, Winning Back Media's Trust, and More (usgamer.net)Geoff Keighley will not participate in E3 2020 (gamesindustry.biz)Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Warzone gameplay leaks, all but confirming a battle royale drop is imminent (gamesradar.com)Sony Is Struggling With PlayStation 5 Price Due to Costly Parts (bloomberg.com)@futterish's twitter threadEverything You Need to Know About the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta Weekend (xbox.com)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Kyle explains what this thing is and why he hopes you will listen, Pokémon Home is out in the wild, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting some decent reviews, and there is some surprise Devil May Cry 3 news.Links:Pokémon Home is available nowThe Sonic The Hedgehog movie is getting some decent reviews (Rotten Tomatoes)Sonic the Hedgehog Is No Longer Terrifying (The Atlantic)One of Vancouver's biggest players in film animation shutters weeks before Christmas (CBC)Devil May Cry 3’s re-release on Switch is getting co-op (@DevilMayCry)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.