Spawn Trap Podcast

A radical activist group takes responsibility for the mass delisting of NSFW games, there is a 60 minute Nintendo Direct TOMORROW, and Nintendo patents a core Pokemon feature that many other games already use. Let's break it all down.Topics:0:02:05 - What we've been playing0:04:16 - Nintendo Direct TOMORROW!0:08:20 - Nintendo "summoning" and "battling" patent0:16:22 - Genki settles Nintendo lawsuit0:19:50 - Adult games delisted on Steam and Itch.io0:49:52 - Peach and Mario are "just good friends"0:52:30 - Honda Koraidon motorbike is hilarious0:53:58 - Spirit Halloween makes a new NES game0:57:22 - Nintendo wanted Pikachu to have "huge breasts"1:00:03 - Analogue 3D delayed again1:01:30 - SuperStation One1:08:50 - Zelda fan builds functioning Wind Waker boat1:10:08 - Movie and TV adaptations (Tomb Raider, Call of Duty, Wolfenstein, Life is Strange)1:20:34 - Acclaim is BACK! (... and we don't remember)1:23:07 - Pokemon is legally allowed to steal fan art for TCG Pocket???1:28:13 - Sony and Tencent lawsuit over Horizon ripoff game1:34:32 - Perfect Dark was almost revivedOfficial Music Credit:Music:"8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvYFollow us!https://linktr.ee/spawntrap

Xbox is making big changes that have us concerned, and Nintendo celebrates 30 years of Pokemon.0:00:00 - What we've been playing0:10:42 - Fantasy Critic update and trailers0:21:40 - Xbox news1:24:55 - Nintendo and PokemonOfficial Music Credit:Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvYFollow us!https://linktr.ee/spawntrap

Kicking off the new year reviewing upcoming games and our hot takes regarding generative AI use in the video game industry.0:00:00 - intro (music is low, don't turn up volume!)0:09:22 - Analogue 3D now in fantastic colors!0:15:19 - SuperStationOne0:23:24 - TimeSplitters is back! (Rewind)0:28:35 - Banjo-Kazooie is back! (in Dreams)0:30:22 - Tim Cain secret Fallout project?0:29:40 - Saudi Arabia will own over 90% of EA0:42:59 - Netflix to acquire Warner Bros.0:51:15 - Vince Zampella passed away0:53:55 - Indie Game Awards retracts Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 award over gen AI1:23:28 - GOG acquired by original co-founder1:25:50 - Ubisoft Halifax forms union, studio immediately shut down1:30:05 - Game releases for 2026Official Music Credit:Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvYFollow us!https://linktr.ee/spawntrap

DOOM AND GLOOM IN THE GAMES INDUSTRY! Plus, Valve brings back Steam Machines and we choose the "10 games to get to know us."0:00:00 - Recapping our GOTY predictions for TGA's0:05:51 - Twitchcon stuff0:15:51 - Rockstar stuff0:26:02 - Ubisoft stuff0:30:11 - Netflix stuff0:34:45 - EA stuff0:41:59 - What an "AI game" actually looks like0:44:31 - More EA stuff0:46:10 - Krafton stuff0:50:18 - Microsoft stuff0:58:51 - Square Enix stuff0:59:30 - Amazon stuff (*and correction about Netflix stuff)1:03:17 - Steam Machines are back1:09:24 - Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra delayed again1:10:12 - Nintendo stuff1:18:13 - PlayStation stuff1:22:38 - Analogue 3D is FINALLY released1:23:23 - Atari 2600 Plus Pac-Man Edition1:26:09 - SuperStation One is getting new memory cards1:27:25 - Retroid Pocket 6 and G2, AYN Thor1:34:03 - PlayStation is making weird commercials1:35:33 - New Super Mario Galaxy movie trailer1:37:15 - "10 games to get to know me" trendOfficial Music Credit:Music:"8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvYFollow us!https://linktr.ee/spawntrap

We predict what the Game of the Year nominations might be for The Game Awards.Official Music Credit:Music:"8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvYFollow us!https://linktr.ee/spawntrap

Pokemon suffers another major leak, Xbox Game Pass is more expensive, and we need to stop killing games!Topics:0:00:00 - What we've been playing0:12:12 - Wii is getting achievements0:16:38 - Stop Killing Games0:33:44 - Pokémon leaks (SPOILERS)1:08:59 - rapid-fire news1:14:47 - Halo art director leaves with ominous message1:23:48 - Xbox Game Pass changesOfficial Music Credit:Music:"8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvYFollow us!https://linktr.ee/spawntrap

There are a couple of things to note about this episode. First, the news about Steam delisting adult games was brand new as we recorded this podcast, so we didn't have a lot of the information and nuance to the story to comment about it at length with the appropriate context. We will likely bring it up in the next podcast. Secondly, we intentionally did not dive into "Stop Killing Games" in this podcast because Court, in particular, wants to be part of the conversation, and it remains an ongoing story with more updates and details to follow.Topics:0:00:00 - What we've been playing0:09:09 - Analogue 3D delayed (again)0:10:04 - Good news0:23:13 - Ubisoft news / Stop Killing Games0:39:26 - Sony Santa Monica's teases next game0:44:46 - Neil Druckmann exits The Last of Us series0:47:28 - EA cancels Black Panther, closes Cliffhanger Games0:48:44 - Xbox cancels handheld (NOT the Asus ROG Ally X)0:51:02 - Xbox working on next-gen consoles0:51:45 - Xbox layoffs, cancelled games, studio closures, etc1:11:05 - SAG-AFTRA voice actor updates1:13:02 - IGN union tries to expand, IGN refusing to recognize1:14:16 - More quick news1:15:10 - Nintendo is banning Switch 2 consoles1:17:30 - Nintendo, Palworld lawsuit updates1:22:35 - Subnautica 2 drama1:28:05 - Steam delisting adult games* (see video description)1:29:28 - Anthem will no longer be playable1:31:37 - Epic Games delisting Dark and Darker, wiping from player librariesOfficial Music Credit:Music:"8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvYFollow us!https://linktr.ee/spawntrap

GTA VI is delayed, Summer Game Fest is around the corner, and the upcoming Switch 2 launch is already controversial.Time stamps0:00:00 - AI Darth Vader in Fortnite0:02:36 - Summer Game Fest plans0:08:35 - Off-topic: Thunderbolts* (SPOILER-FREE)0:10:06 - What we've been playing0:14:48 - Til caved and pre-ordered Switch 20:16:19 - Xbox might be making 3 new controllers0:22:22 - GTA VI delayed0:25:07 - Nintendo suing Genki over Switch 2 leak0:30:51 - Palworld makes changes due to lawsuit0:36:17 - Switch 2 may increase in price0:38:24 - New PlayStation studio, teamLFG0:47:57 - The Louvre ending Nintendo 3DS guide service0:49:58 - Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra delayed0:54:40 - Overwatch team unionizes0:55:52 - Switch 2 VRR support only for handheld mode0:59:35 - Bungie admitted to stealing artwork1:03:07 - PureXbox claims multiple June Xbox showcases (based off nothing)Official Music Credit:Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvYFollow us!https://linktr.ee/spawntrap

This podcast is all about the Nintendo Switch 2 and going over all of the details and news since the announcement.Official Music Credit:Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvYFollow us!https://www.linktr.ee/spawntrap

It may be last minute, but we do have a podcast this month! Let's talk about AI destroying video games, adapting video games to live action with writers who don't play games, and hype for the Switch 2 announcement this week!Time stamps0:00:00 - What we've been playing0:07:49 - Analogue 3D has been delayed0:11:00 - Xbox wants Ubisoft IP0:18:44 - Xbox is working on backwards compatibility for next Xbox0:22:42 - Asus might launch an Xbox handheld this year0:28:09 - Switch 2 will have NFC, WiFi 60:32:09 - Sony makes an AI Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn, Forbidden West)0:34:54 - SAG-AFTRA video game voice actors' strike talks not going well0:41:52 - Activision is using AI ads for mobile games that don't exist0:47:38 - Apex Legends voice cast refuse contracts over AI clause0:50:39 - WB cancels Wonder Woman game0:53:46 - Former Ubisoft execs stand trial for harassment1:01:02 - God of War Amazon series writer hasn't played the gamesOfficial Music Credit:Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBroshttps://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvYFollow us!https://www.linktr.ee/spawntrap

We're in a news lull before the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, but we still have things to talk about. Would you pay $100+ for GTA 6 or other new games? Let's discuss.Time stamps00:00 - our Switch 2 trailer thoughts16:07 - what we've been playing24:51 - Beyond Two Souls series28:04 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 movie30:24 - New PlayStation CEO32:34 - Marvel Snap pulled from app stores after TikTok ban34:30 - Entire staff of gaming publication owned by N**i pastor quit (God is a Geek)37:04 - Hogwarts Legacy 2 rumors42:21 - GTA 6 rumors / priceOfficial Music Credit:Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvYFollow us!https://www.linktr.ee/spawntrap

We're heading into the new year with new goals! Til and Lumi talk about the imminent Switch 2 announcements and leaks along with the biggest upcoming games for 2025. YouTube thumbnail is a modified image of concept art by u/jard_dog on Reddit. Time stamps 0:00:00 - What we've been playing 0:10:34 - Nintendo Switch 2 leaks and rumors 0:34:44 - The biggest games for 2025 Official Music Credit: Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY Follow us! https://www.linktr.ee/spawntrap

We make our predictions for The Game Awards and talk about our personal games of the year! Time stamps: 0:00:00 - Intro and catching up 0:08:48 - The Game Awards prep 0:17:24 - News / Nintendo & The Pokemon Company sues Pocket Pair (Palworld) 0:25:30 - Video game strikes 0:35:00 - Our personal games of the year 0:44:24 - TGA predictions / Game of the Year Here's the IGN article mentioned. I mistakenly said this was about the former Life Is Strange developer Don't Nod but it's actually about the current Life is Strange developer Deck Nine; https://www.ign.com/articles/how-hidden-nazi-symbols-were-the-tip-of-a-toxic-iceberg-at-life-is-strange-developer-deck-nine (if this video gets taken down because YouTube doesn't like us posting links, we will look into alternate methods of sourcing links from topic discussions for listeners to read further). Official Music Credit: Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY Follow us! https://www.linktr.ee/spawntrap

Our first spoiler discussion on a video game adaptation. What should we do next? The Last of Us? The Super Mario Bros. Movie? That Adam Sandler movie Pixels? Let us know! Official Music Credit: Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY Follow us! https://www.linktr.ee/spawntrap Follow Jordan https://www.twitch.tv/localtalent03/about Follow Til https://linktr.ee/tilplays

More layoffs in the industry... but the Xbox closures are just baffling. We discuss that, Summer Game Fest plans, and Embracer Group splitting into 3 different companies with weird names. Time stamps: 0:00:00 - Summer Game Fest Plans0:07:44 - Xbox shuts down Arcane Austin and Tango Gameworks0:43:13 - Embracer Group will split into 3 companies (with weird names) Official Music Credit: Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY Follow us! https://www.linktr.ee/spawntrap Follow Court https://linktr.ee/courtftw Follow Til https://linktr.ee/tilplays

Please note that this podcast was recorded before Nintendo announced layoffs for contract testers. We discuss what we've been playing and recent releases, industry layoffs, Pokemon going after Palworld, and Warner Bros. executives not learning a thing. Time stamps: 00:00:00 - What we're playing (heavy Final Fantasy spoilers!) 00:23:25 - Recent game releases 00:35:37 - Industry layoffs 00:44:33 - IGN lays off notable staff members soon after joining a newly formed union 00:49:33 - Ubisoft doesn't want gamers to own their games 00:56:23 - Ubisoft claims Skull and Bones is a "AAAA" game 00:59:13 - Ubisoft workers went on strike 01:03:18 - Rockstar forcing RTO 01:09:15 - Palworld vs. Pokemon 01:18:46 - Nintendo, Sony, AND Microsoft to release new hardware soon? 01:23:19 - WBD doubling down on their failures, abandoning successful games (seriously) Official Music Credit: Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY Follow us! https://www.linktr.ee/spawntrap Follow Court https://linktr.ee/courtftw Follow Til https://linktr.ee/tilplays

We're back for a new year and taking a look at all the games we're looking forward to. Official Music Credit:Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY

We wrap up the year by discussing the biggest gaming topics that we didn't have time to talk about in 2023. Time stamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:35 - Our thoughts on The Game Awards 0:25:59 - Xbox / Activision acquisition update 0:32:10 - 3DS / Wii U eShop closure 0:38:18 - Baldur's Gate 3 0:48:05 - Mario Movie 0:53:55 - Xbox / Activision acquisition again 0:56:20 - RIP Stadia 0:59:48 - GTA 6 1:08:20 - Cat lover Jim Ryan steps down 1:09:00 - Embracer Group 1:09:40 - Unity 1:12:00 - AI 1:25:05 - Other, smaller stories 1:27:20 - RIP E3 1:34:43 - Zelda movie 1:42:30 - PlayStation Portal 1:47:15 - Wrapping up / Insomniac leaks Official Music Credit: Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY

It's been a while. Let's talk about what we think could be the potential game of the year. Time stamps: 0:00:00 - What's game of the year? 0:42:49 - Layoffs 0:56:54 - 5 former Ubisoft execs Arrested 1:01:25 - Jim Ryan 1:05:23 - Microtransactions 1:09:54 - Ubisoft forcing everyone back to office under poor working conditions 1:17:55 - Former Bungie HR manager suing for wrongful termination 1:27:50 - What we're using instead of Twitter 1:31:22 - Unity sucks Official Music Credit: Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY

We've been gone for a while. Let's catch up with all the Activision Blizzard news we've missed in that time. Hosts for this episode: Til and Court  Follow us everywhere:https://linktr.ee/spawntrap  Time stamps are not included in this audio version. Official Music Credit:Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros  https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY