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How Video Game Early-Access Was Poisoned By Corporate Greed
Scott, Rich and Ewan remember the good ol' days of demos... the horrific state of "early access" this generation.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@ewanruinsthings@pickupchangetoe@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Was Gaming Better When You Were Younger?
Scott, Rach and Ash tackle old-school graphics, gameplay, difficulty and more. Were our childhoods lying to us, or are these classics still worth playing today?Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@dontrachquit@ashmillman@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wait, Gears 5 Has An Open-World Mode?!
Side-missions, collectibles, stealth, secret weapons, ... it's the riskiest Gears yet. Scott and Jules pick apart the latest details from PAX West, and whether they sound promising or potentially misguided.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@retr0j@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Rise Of Double-A Video Games
Scott, Josh and Ash try to put a label on all the best games that aren't indie or triple-A.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@joshbroown@ashmillman@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We Need To Talk About Battlefield 5's Latest Controversy
Alongside some Resident Evil and Cyberpunk 2077 news, Scott and Ewan break down why the Battlefield 5 community are so annoyed with the current state of the game.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@ewanruinsthings@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Most Ridiculously Overpowered Video Game Characters
Mike Tyson was so OP, we're STILL annoyed about it.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@dontrachquit@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sega April Fools' Joke Was Yakuza 7 All Along
Scott, Rich and Ewan run down all the week's news stories you might have missed (week starting 26/8/2019).Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@ewanruinsthings@pickupchangetoe@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do These Rockstar Games Really Deserve The Hate?
Time has been VERY kind to GTA 4, Max Payne 3 and Bully, even if we weren’t at launch. Scott, Ben-Roy and celebrate why you should give these divisive titles another chance.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@BARThreepwood@pickupchangetoe@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Incredible Video Games Released On Terrible Consoles
Sometimes those hidden gems were almost completely lost.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@WCultureGaming@retr0jFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Capcom’s Project Resistance Is Resident Evil Outbreak 2
Scott is CONVINCED Capcom's "Project REsistance" is a revival of old-school multiplayer gem, Resident Evil: Outbreak.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@retr0j@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Open-World Games Ever Tell GREAT Stories?
Scott, Rach and Ash run down the pros and cons of sprawling open-ended design, vs. the tightness and memorability of a linear narrative.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@dontrachquit@ashmillman@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Modern Warfare Feels Like Activision Know WTF They're Doing Again
Josh and Scott were blown away by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Alpha, and it finally feels like Activision know what COD is supposed to be again.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@joshbroown@SlashLP89@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Control Is Max Payne-Level Remedy At Their Very Best
Even from its opening hours, Control is another example of why Remedy are the best third-person shooter developer in the industry.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@joshbroown@SlashLP89@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
GTA 6: The Best Rumours & Wishlist Features
With everything up in the air, Scott, Ewan & Ben-Roy paint a vague - but very exciting - picture of what GTA 6 might become.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@ewanruinsthings@benroyturner@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elder Scrolls: Skyrim - 7 Weirdest Enemies (And What They Represent)
Ash is back with another Monster Manual, this time dissecting the weird and wonderful fauna of Skyrim.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@WCultureGaming@ashmillmanFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Sony Buying Insomniac Changes Gaming's Future
With streaming platforms as the future, this is just the beginning of major studio acquisitions.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@joshbroown@SlashLP89@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Overlooked Sci-Fi Gaming Gems You Need To Know About
Scott, Ash and Jules shine the spotlight on underrated sci-fi games from across gaming history.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@retr0j@ashmillman@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apex Legends Dev Calls Players "Freeloaders" After Loot Box Backlash
Well, that escalated fast...Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@joshbroown@retr0j@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Timesplitters FINALLY Confirmed With Saints Row 5
A THQ Nordic financial report has revealed... A NEW TIMESPLITTERS?! So there is a God after all??Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@joshbroown@SlashLP89@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Has Game Pass Saved The Xbox One?
After a DISASTROUS start to the generation, Scott, Ben-Roy & Josh weigh up the pros and cons of Game Pass, alongside PlayStation Now and the Switch’s NES archive.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@joshbroown@BenRoyTurner@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Gritty" Black Ops Reboot Coming In 2020 - Is Call Of Duty Out Of Ideas?
With additional leaked details from a Twitter account that's been spot-on in the past, it seems Activision are continuing to rest on their laurels with Call of Duty going forward.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@joshbroown@SlashLP89@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every Major Video Game Still To Come In 2019
So the games industry is about to get VERY busy. Scott, Rach and Josh get their heads around what's coming between now and Christmas.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@joshbroown@dontrachquit@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Which Games Can You Play For 100 Hours? | 100th Episode Special
Can you believe we've been doing this for one HUNDRED episodes? To celebrate, Scott, Jules and Ewan run down all the best games that completely dominated their lives - rather like the amount of listening you guys have done with us! Cheers everyone, and here's to many hundreds more.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@ewanruinsthings@retr0j@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Death Stranding No Longer A PS4 Exclusive
Death Stranding has been de-listed as an exclusive on various official PlayStation websites, but what does it mean??Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@joshbroown@SlashLP89@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Last-Minute Plot Twists That Ruined Amazing Video Games
And it was all going so well...Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@WCultureGaming@SlashLP89For even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sony, Microsoft & Nintendo UNITE To End Loot Boxes
One of this generation's worst aspects is finally being addressed by those at the top.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@joshbroown@SlashLP89@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Biggest Video Game Surprises Of 2019 (So Far)
Scott, Josh and Ben Roy highlight the titles that blew them away this year.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@joshbroown@BenRoyTurner@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Power Of Music In Video Games
Scott, Jules & Benji highlight the best soundtracks, uses of music in games, sound effects they love and everything in between.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@retr0j@BARThreepwood@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Outer Wilds: 8 Reasons It's Already Better Than Fallout 4
With New Vegas being one of the best Fallouts of them all, it fits that Outer Worlds is something special.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@joshbroown@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wait, Is Call Of Duty Now Battlefield?!
Modern Warfare's reboot comes with some pretty seismic changes - both to gunplay and overall feel. Josh and Rich dissect how one of the year's biggest releases is coming together.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@joshbroown@pickupchangetoe@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Outer Worlds First 2 Hours Impressions
Josh and Jules were lucky enough to play 2 hours of Obsidian's first new IP in 4 years, the Fallout-rivalling Outer Worlds. Here's everything they came away with, and keep your eye on the podcast feed for more!Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@WCultureGaming@retr0j@joshbroownFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Unique Modern Gameplay Mechanics We Need To Celebrate
In a sea of corporate greed and identikit sequels, Scott, Rach and Jules find nine games with unique mechanics they need to tell you about.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@retr0j@dontrachquit@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Video Game Controversies We Were ALL Wrong About
Atreus was actually pretty awesome... right? Josh highlights a smattering of times our collective outrage couldn't have been more misplaced.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@WCultureGaming@joshbroownFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Which Video Game Console Gimmicks Did You Fall For?
Teraflops. 4K. Emotion Engine. Buzzwords. Gimmicks. How would you sell a console to not-so technically minded people? Scott, Rich, and Ewan look through the history of how you were sold video game consoles.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@pickupchangetoe@EwanRuinsThings@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Bioware Can Save Mass Effect
Scott, Ash and Josh celebrate when Mass Effect dominated gaming, alongside predicting how it should return.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@ashmillman@joshbroown@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Best Video Games Of 2019 (So Far)
Scott brings you his rundown of the best games of 2019 so far. From Devil May Cry 5 to Apex Legends, Sekiro to A Plague Tale, what comes out on top?Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Which Old School Video Game Is Still Great Today?
Which games are genuinely ageless? Scott, Josh and Benji pick three titles each that you can still play today.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@joshbroown@BARThreepwood@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Konami Making Metal Gear Solid 6 WITHOUT Kojima
Hideo Kojima wouldn't be involved, but Konami are going ahead with a story-based Metal Gear anyway.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@joshbroown@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Should You Sue A Video Game Company?
With Nintendo under fire for their Joy-Con Switch controllers, Scott, Jules and Ash look at some of the weirdest lawsuits in gaming history.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@retr0j@ashmillman@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
GTA Online’s Casino Is The Worst Example Of Loot Box Culture
You can play GTA Online's casino with infinite real money... but you'll only win fake cash in return.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@joshbroown@retr0j@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nintendo FINALLY Sued Over Switch Joy-Con Issues
Discussed heavily since day one, a class-action lawsuit is being levied against Nintendo over various Left Joy-Con issues. Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@retr0j@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does A Video Game Get Worse The More You Play?
With so many "games as a service" and "platforms for content", Scott, Benji and Josh question whether any of it is a good thing. (Also featuring Actual Completion Statistics!)Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@joshbroown@BARThreepwood@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Pointless (But Awesome) Character Abilities In Video Games
Sometimes you just need that little bit of extra flavour. Jules, Josh, Ash, Rach and Ewan offer up their favourite video game abilities (that really didn't need to exist in the first place).Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@retr0j@joshbroown@ashmillman@dontrachquit@ewanruinsthings@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marvel's SPECTACULAR Return To Video Games
Scott, Josh and Zoe (from our Comics channel!) tear into Marvel's video game history. The 2000s good, the mobile app tat, and the current renaissance of worthwhile examples like Spider-Man and Ultimate Alliance 3Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@joshbroown@zemiskel@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Review
Josh has been playing the long-awaited followup to Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 all week, and with Scott asking the questions, how does it stack up?Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@slashlp89@joshbroown@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Cyberpunk 2077 Being Overhyped?
With more gameplay reports, Scott, Jules and Rach get a handle on how excited for Cyberpunk 2077 we should be.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@DontRachQuit@Retr0j@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's The Most Disappointing Video Game Of 2019 So Far?
Anthem, Rage 2, Jump Force? Scott, Jules and Josh decide which games are letting the side down.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@retr0j@joshbroown@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ubisoft Want Fans To Create Watch Dogs 3 For Them
Teaming up with Joseph Gordon-Levitt's company HitRecord, a controversy has erupted over how to implement fan-created work into Watch Dogs 3.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@joshbroown@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Modern Warfare Isn't Call Of Duty Anymore (And That's AWESOME)
Following a sizeable multiplayer showcase, it seems Activision are more than trying to get some of those Rainbow Six bucks. Rich and Josh offer their opinions, alongside what to expect from SDCC's The Avengers panel.Subscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@pickupchangetoe@joshbroown@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spider-Man 2: Everything Insomniac's Sequel Must Include
With so much potential for story and gameplay, Scott, Josh and Ewan pick three things they each want to see in Spider-Man 2.Check out our Youtube channel: youtube.com/whatculturegamingSubscribe to the WhatCulture Gaming Podcasts YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2vHvzVtFollow us on Twitter:@SlashLP89@joshbroown@ewanruinsthings@WCultureGamingFor even more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.