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War Tales: The Perfect Strategy Escape Discover War Tales, a low-fantasy strategy game blending elements of Dungeons & Dragons, XCOM, and Mount & Blade. Here’s why it’s worth your time:   Grim Medieval Charm: Navigate a world of mercenaries, plague, and survival with unique professions like fishing, brewing, and barding. Tactical Combat: Engage in turn-based skirmishes fueled by strategic resource management. Replayability: Explore diverse regions, playstyles, and storylines. Whether you're virtuous or villainous, the choice is yours! While some mechanics feel incomplete, War Tales offers incredible value at under $20, making it a must-try for fans of tactical RPGs.   GTA 6: Breaking the Price Ceiling? With GTA 6 rumors in full swing, anticipation builds for a new trailer on January 30th. But there’s a twist—reports suggest a potential price point of $80 to $100.   Justified Hike? Rockstar argues its massive scope and development time warrant the premium price. Industry Ripple Effect: Could this normalize higher prices across all AAA titles? Consumer Backlash: Critics point to rising revenues from microtransactions and question the need for costlier base games. While GTA 6 may justify its price tag, its impact on future game pricing remains to be seen.   Nintendo Switch 2: Next-Gen Magic Awaits Nintendo fans, rejoice! The Switch 2 promises exciting upgrades and a stellar game library. Here’s what we know so far:   Hardware Upgrades: Sleeker design, durable Joy-Cons, a larger LCD screen, and powerful Nvidia Tegra T239 processing. Quality-of-Life Features: Enhanced kickstand, 256GB storage, and DLSS tech for 1080p or 4K gaming. Launch Titles: New exclusives like Mario Kart 9 and Metroid Prime 4, plus ports like Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Elden Ring. With a rumored price of $300–$400, the Switch 2 balances innovation with affordability, making it a must-watch for Nintendo enthusiasts.   #GamingNews #WarTales #GTA6 #NintendoSwitch2  

This week is just Andy and Josh and we are talkin’ video game adaptations and CES, baby! For full show notes: https://www.videogametango.com Discover the latest updates on gaming and tech! From PlayStation Productions' exciting lineup of film and TV adaptations—including Shadow of the Colossus, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima—to potential projects like a Final Fantasy VII movie, we explore the challenges and opportunities in bringing iconic video games to life on screen. Plus, get the latest news from CES 2025: Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 series GPUs, AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series, and groundbreaking advancements in AI gaming technology with Nvidia's Project G-Assist and AMD's FSR 4. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of gaming and entertainment!

For the full blog with links head on over to: https://www.videogametango.com and check out the blog! Discover the latest gaming buzz! 🎮 From the record-breaking expectations for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), projected to generate $7 billion in its first year, to the exciting tech reveals at CES 2025—including Nvidia’s AI advancements and handheld gaming innovations like the Lenovo Legion Go. Plus, dive into the action-packed world of Marvel Rivals, a fresh hero shooter redefining team-based gameplay. 🚀 Whether you’re hyped for GTA 6, intrigued by cutting-edge tech, or looking for your next gaming adventure, this video has something for everyone! #GTA6 #CES2025 #MarvelRivals #GamingNews

Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play hero shooter that draws inspiration from Overwatch, featuring 33 Marvel characters such as Squirrel Girl, Moon Knight, and Doctor Doom. The game offers familiar gameplay mechanics like payload delivery and point defense but introduces unique elements like destructible maps and team-up powers, where characters like Rocket Raccoon gain tactical advantages when paired with Groot. While the game shares a similar feel to Overwatch, it also adds fresh mechanics, such as interactive map elements, to keep gameplay engaging. Although there are some criticisms around tank mechanics and balancing, players get all characters upfront, and the battle pass is affordably priced at $5. The Guys expressed excitement about the game’s nostalgic appeal and innovative Marvel-themed features. While acknowledging concerns like high cosmetic costs and early balancing issues, they agreed that Marvel Rivals is worth trying due to its accessible, free-to-play model and dynamic gameplay. They plan to delve deeper into the game and share more detailed impressions after further playtime, showcasing their optimism despite the few growing pains the game is experiencing. The discussion also covered rumors and speculation regarding Valve’s potential new hardware, including a new VR headset and controller. Based on data mining and industry leaks, Valve seems to be ramping up its hardware initiatives, likely to capitalize on its strong presence in PC gaming through Steam. As Steam continues to break concurrent player records, fueled by major game releases, Valve’s focus on expanding its hardware catalog may further strengthen its position in the market. The success of the Steam Deck and Index VR headset indicates a growing demand for portable and immersive gaming devices. Valve’s potential move into dedicated gaming consoles was also explored, with leaks suggesting a new device featuring a built-in GPU, hinting at a shift from the Steam Deck model. Coupled with the development of SteamOS 3, new controllers, and third-party peripheral assets, Valve seems poised to expand beyond just software into a full-fledged hardware ecosystem. This push could position Valve as a competitive force in the console market, challenging the dominance of Sony and Microsoft with a more affordable, Steam-integrated alternative. The growing popularity of PC gaming and Valve’s focus on user-friendly experiences suggest that the company could disrupt the market with a new console offering at a lower price point.  

Summary provided by summarization of the YouTube transcript, generated by ChatGPT, reviewed by Andy For the full show notes check out the blog at Video Game Tango! --- https://www.videogametango.com ---   Indiana Jones Game and High PC Requirements The guys expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming Indiana Jones game, but the discussion quickly shifted to concerns over its demanding PC specs. The game requires an Intel i7 10700K or Ryzen 5 3600, 16–32GB of RAM, and high-end GPUs like the RTX 2060 or RX 6600, even for minimum settings. For ultra settings, players would need top-tier GPUs like the RTX 4080. The high system requirements are seen as indicative of poor optimization. Comparisons were drawn to Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2, with Red Dead praised for its visuals and optimization despite being older. Frustration was voiced about the increasing trend of prioritizing hardware power over optimization.   Blizzard Updates – Warcraft and WoW Additional updates from Blizzard included news about Warcraft 1 & 2 remakes and player housing in World of Warcraft. Warcraft 1 & 2 are being remastered with higher resolutions and updated art. However, the original versions are being removed from platforms like GOG, sparking criticism. Blizzard announced that World of Warcraft would finally introduce long-requested player housing, although details are scarce. The discussion touched on GOG's legacy of successful optimization and their approach to preserving classic games for modern audiences.   Updates on AAA Gaming Bubble and Laura Frier’s Commentary Laura Frier, a former executive in the gaming industry, was discussed for her YouTube videos analyzing the AAA gaming space. Her videos touch on key issues like the mismanagement of major projects, "toxic positivity", and the industry’s inability to align with gamer feedback. She criticizes AAA studios for not listening to gamers and instead relying on overly positive reviews from gaming media. The conversation also delved into societal issues like backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in gaming. Toxic masculinity and resistance to changes in the gaming industry were highlighted as ongoing challenges.   Ubisoft’s Decline and X Defiant Cancellation The guys discussed Ubisoft’s decision to discontinue development on X Defiant, a free-to-play first-person shooter, due to poor market performance and profitability concerns. Ubisoft also shut down production studios in San Francisco, Osaka, and Sydney, with layoffs affecting 150 employees. The company’s ongoing struggles were attributed to over-reliance on the games-as-a-service model, which is unpopular with many gamers. Broader criticism of Ubisoft included the underwhelming performance of Star Wars Outlaws and declining investor confidence, with their stock losing half its value in 2023.   Intel’s New Graphics Cards (Battle Mage Series) Intel’s upcoming line of Arc graphics cards, code-named Battle Mage, was introduced as a potential disruptor in the graphics card market. The B570 and B580 models aim to compete with Nvidia’s RTX 4060 at significantly lower prices. The B580 could offer a 10–40% performance boost over the RTX 4060 while being $100–$150 cheaper. These cards are targeted at the mid-tier budget market, making PC gaming more accessible. The guys expressed hope for Intel’s success to increase competition in the GPU space and lower inflated prices.   Indie Game Spotlight – Gnomes A unique indie game called Gnomes was highlighted for its creative mix of gameplay styles. Gnomes is a tower-defense game with roguelike elements and strategic resource management. Players build gnome villages while defending against waves of invading goblins. The game features a modular map system, synergies between different upgrades, and quirky aesthetics. Gameplay blends elements of Lemmings (UI), Loop Hero (strategic loop mechanics), and Luck Be a Landlord (meta-progression and upgrades). The guys praised the game’s demo for its balance, fun mechanics, and whimsical vibe. They encouraged players to try the free demo available on Steam and speculated on a release within the coming months.   Broader Gaming Industry Trends and Community Plans The discussion concluded with reflections on the gaming industry’s struggles with innovation, reliance on PR over quality, and the need for more competition. The guys expressed nostalgia for the golden age of gaming when the market offered more diverse and polished titles. They plan to stream the PC Gaming Show on December 5th and the Game Awards on December 12th. Social games like Jackbox may be hosted during the holidays for friends and community members alike!  

Arcane Season 2 is a worthy continuation of the critically acclaimed first season, though it struggles to fully match its predecessor's brilliance. Season 1, celebrated as perhaps the greatest video game adaptation ever, captivated audiences with its rich storytelling and world-building. Season 2 builds on this foundation but stumbles with its hurried pacing, an overload of new characters, and reliance on montages that dilute emotional depth and scene development. Despite these flaws, the season shines through breathtaking visuals, an even more impressive soundtrack, and deeper integrations of League of Legends lore. Longtime fans of the franchise may find this chapter even more rewarding, as it enriches the universe with polished animation and memorable moments. While Season 2 feels overshadowed by the excellence of the first, it remains a triumph of storytelling and animation, ensuring its place as a must-watch for both fans and newcomers. Citizen Sleeper is a narrative-driven sci-fi RPG that blends tabletop mechanics with a deep, emotionally engaging story. You play as an escaped android worker struggling to survive on a lawless space station while evading hunters. Inspired by tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), its gameplay revolves around time-sensitive actions and resource management, using mechanics like clocks from Blades in the Dark. Each decision carries weight, with a palpable sense of pressure as you navigate the station's challenges. The game stands out for its excellent writing, where relationships with NPCs evolve dynamically, and decisions can lead to betrayal or blackmail. The mechanics are simple, letting players focus on impactful choices while the narrative explores themes like survival in a hypercapitalist society. The aesthetic combines a retro-futuristic vibe with striking character art reminiscent of Kill Six Billion Demons. Developed by Gareth Damian Martin, Citizen Sleeper offers 6–10 hours of gameplay, with plenty of replayability. Though multiple endings are possible, the richness of each playthrough makes even a single experience deeply satisfying. A sequel is planned for release next year, building anticipation for more from this thoughtful and immersive series. The Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct celebrated the franchise's legacy with exciting updates across its games. World of Warcraft marked its 20th anniversary with new events, rewards, and expansions like The War Within and Season of Discovery. Classic players can anticipate Mists of Pandaria Classic in 2025 and nostalgic content from Cataclysm Classic. Hearthstone unveiled expansions exploring the Emerald Dream, Un’Goro Crater, and alternate-reality adventures, while Warcraft Rumble introduced “split Leaders” and announced a PC beta. Charitable efforts included the Reven Pack to support CureDuchenne. The event teased more updates, keeping fans eager for the franchise's future​. Meanwhile, the Video Game Tango team expressed mixed feelings about The Game Awards. They enjoy the show’s game reveals and announcements but critique the awards as often favoring popularity over merit. In their latest episode, Andy, Nick, and Josh dissect nominees for categories like Game of the Year and Best Multiplayer Game, offering insights on the awards' strengths and shortcomings. Despite criticisms, they agree the spectacle is worth watching.  

Firewalk Studios can’t re-do Concord if Sony shuts them down! Which they did! DFC Intelligence predicts the gaming industry will have a solid comeback when we get new hardware in 2025! ConcernedApe finally beats his own game! Rockstar veterans have splintered off and created their own games studio to make a hyper-realistic Cthulian horror game with blackjack and…Twizzlers. SAG-AFTRA is making a deal with the machines! And will the last segment of this episode be a trick? Or a treat? Sony shuts down Concord developer Firewalk, permanently cancels game - Article by Polygon Tweet from FirewalkStudios Sony is Shutting Down Another Game Studio - Article by GameRant DFC Intelligence Reports Video Game Industry Gets Strong 2025 Rebound - Article by wccftech Stardew Valley Creator Finally Reaches Impressive Milestone in the Game - Article by GameRant Ritual Tides Announced for PC, With Console Versions to Follow - Article by IGN Ritual Tides - Official Announcement Trailer SAG-AFTRA signs agreement with AI-powered voice company Ethovox - Article by Game Developer  

We’re digging deep into Steam’s Next Fest with As We Descend, Tinkerlands, and Permafrost! Sony has announced the release date for the launch of Spider-Man 2 on PC! Netflix closes its studio: Codename Blue before they ever put out a game, 343 Studios is now Halo Studios, and it looks like Combat is being Evolved again, but this time in Unreal Engine 5! And then we wrap things up with DayZ Frostline!   As We Descend - The roguelike deckbuilder with the soul of a strategy game. Recruit and upgrade your forces. Deploy them to counter monstrous foes in card-slinging battles. Play your cards carefully in the treacherous city. Against all odds, will you bear the torch of humanity? - Box Dragon (Steam, TBA, Demo Available) Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PC) - Be Greater. Together. The incredible power of the symbiote forces Peter Parker and Miles Morales into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in an exciting chapter of the critically acclaimed Spider-Man franchise on PC. (Steam, January 30th 2025) Permafrost - Embark on a brutal journey of survival in a perpetual winter. Hunt and gather resources for building and utilize deep survival mechanics to craft your way through a harsh, unforgiving landscape. Forge alliances or dominate the remnants of humanity in this chilling open world saga. (Steam, TBA 2025, Demo Available) Tinkerlands - Explore, craft, and fight your way on the uncharted islands solo or in co-op! Tinkerlands is an exciting survival adventure where you will build your settlement, craft useful tools to survive, and even use magic! - (Steam, TBA, Demo Available) Netflix Closes Its All-Star AAA Video Game Studio, Which Made Zero Games - Article by Forbes A New Dawn | Halo Studios - YouTube Everything We Know About Halo Studios’ Foundry So Far - Article by GameRant DayZ - How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story. - Bohemia Interactive (Steam, XBOX, Playstation) DayZ Frostline  

In the grim darkness of far future there is only quarterly profits and our opinions on Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader! After 14 years Red Dead Redemption finally escorts it’s cattle onto PC! Then we comment on comments! Next, Little Red Riding Hood’s got a shotgun! That’s Ravenswatch! Then Discord is issued the ban hammer in Russia and Turkey! After that our power level’s all reach above 9000 with DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO! And we deeply fear Mouthwashing. Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader - Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. - Owlcat Games (Steam, available now) Red Dead Redemption Finally Has a PC Release Date 14 Years After It First Launched - Article by IGN Red Dead Redemption - Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2. - Rockstar Games, Double Eleven (Steam, Available October 29th) “It’s Gonna Be a Long Winter” - Source of comments for discussion on this weeks episode. The Forever Winter - The Forever Winter is a co-op tactical survival horror shooter where you and your squad must loot the dead to survive under the shadow of terrifying and gargantuan war machines locked in a never-ending conflict. - Fun Dog Studios (Steam, Early Access) Ravenswatch - Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op. - (Steam, available now) DRAGONBALL Sparking! ZERO - DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Make yours the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in DRAGON BALL! - Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. (Steam, PS5, XBOX Series) Mouthwashing - The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching. - Wrong Organ (Steam, available now)

Let’s ride hoverboards into the sun with Echo Point Nova! Then run on some diagonal walls in Diesel Knights! Let’s boo League of Legends for being scabs! Then run out of water in Forever Winter! Let’s fall on some pipes in Lorn’s Lure! Then God on some War! Let’s Mork on some Borg with Mork Borg! Then finally, let’s talk about the latest Sony State of Play!   Echo Point Nova - Echo Point Nova is an open-world FPS that offers unparalleled freedom and thrilling speed. Designed for both singleplayer and coop. From the creators of Severed Steel. - Greylock Studio (Steam, Available Now) Diesel Knights - Diesel Knights is a 6-v-6, Mech/Movement Shooter set in a pulp-inspired, dieselpunk world. - Xavier B. Johnson (Steam, TBA) SAG-AFTRA Strikes League Of Legends Due To "Secret" Shell Company - Article by Gamespot The Forever Winter - The Forever Winter is a co-op tactical survival horror shooter where you and your squad must loot the dead to survive under the shadow of terrifying and gargantuan war machines locked in a never-ending conflict. - Fun Dog Studios (Steam, Early Access) Lorn’s Lure - An android is led through a vast structure by a glitch in his visual system. Lorn's Lure is an atmospheric narrative first-person platformer with novel climb-anything mechanics and modernized retro 3D graphics. - Rubeki Games (Steam, Demo Available) God of War Ragnarök - Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC. - Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive (Steam, Available Now) God of War Ragnarok Mod Removes Controversial PSN Requirement — and Its Creator Has Vowed to Maintain It - Article by IGN God Of War Ragnarök’s PC Port Is A Worse Version Of An Excellent Game - Article by Kotaku Sony Blog for State of Play: https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/24/everything-revealed-in-state-of-play-september-2024/   State of Play trailers featured on the show: Ghost of Yotei Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster Fantasian Neo Dimension Fear the Spotlight Hell is Us Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered The Midnight Walk  

The PS5 Pro has landed, but not upright unless you pay 25 dollars! Xeno’s abound in Space Marine 2! God of War: Ragnarok makes its debut on the PC but unfortunately Josh has plans that day! We can’t get no satisfaction, but definitely get Satisfactory! Squeenix isn’t messing around with Playstation’s nonsense any more. And finally, the Switch 2 has been leaked! PS5 Pro Technical Presentation: PS5 Pro Technical Presentation hosted by Mark Cerny PS5 Pro Gives Massive Boost to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Article by GameRant Square Enix Confirms New Release Strategy for Final Fantasy Series - Article by GameRant Nintendo Switch 2 to be revealed this month following another huge leak - Article by Express.co.uk Nintendo Switch 2 first game officially announced - Article by Gaming Bible Images of the Switch 2: https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-2-leaked-images/ / https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1fjp352/photos_of_switch_2_factory_prototypes_have_leaked/?share_id=crRUWVQR6VaXSqSyU1HnA&utm_content=2&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1 Accessory maker claims switch 2 photo leak is real: Article by GameRant God of War Ragnarok's PC port is getting two new features before the PS5 version, and one of them stops companions from spoiling puzzles - Article by GamesRadar Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes. - Saber Interactive (Steam, PS5, XBOX Series, Available Now) Satisfactory - Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven! - Coffee Stain Studios (Steam, Consoles TBA) God of War Ragnarök - Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC. (Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive (Steam, Available Now)  

We don’t talk about the Minecraft Movie We’re gonna make some core memories in Core Keeper! We would burn down Concord, but Sony’s doing it for us! Age of Mytholoy: Retold is going to burn us down with it’s Fire Giants. Hopoo is going to goat leg it to Valve, and Gearbox is going to ruin their franchise. Then we talk about the awesome game coming to early access: The Forever Winter! Core Keeper - Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core. - Pugstorm (Steam, Available Now) An important update on Concord - Playstation Blog Age of Mythology: Retold - From the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise, Age of Mythology: Retold goes beyond history to a mythical age where gods, monsters, and humans collide. - World’s Edge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, CaptureAge, Virtuous Games (Steam, Available Now) Risk of Rain studio stops work on new game as key talent joins Valve - Article by GVC Declaration of War - The Forever Winter EA Announcement - Fun Dog The Forever Winter - The Forever Winter is a co-op tactical survival horror shooter where you and your squad must loot the dead to survive under the shadow of terrifying and gargantuan war machines locked in a never-ending conflict. - Fun Dog Studios (Steam, Available September 24)

The guys discuss upcoming indie title Sand! Bandai Namco have killed their latest MMO just weeks after it's launch! CD Projekt Red have announced they are in full development swing on the Witcher 4! And World of Warcraft has released their latest expansion The War Within, the first part of a 3 part saga called The World Soul Saga! SAND - SAND is a vast, open world PVPVE game where you explore the fallen planet of Sophie. Build gigantic Tramplers to conquer this hostile environment, filled with mystical anomalies, monuments, and other players. Find out what happened in this fallen world, once ruled by the Austro-Hungarian Empire. - Hologryph, Towerhaus (Steam, TBA) Bandai Namco and Amazon say no refunds as they kill off anime MMO Blue Protocol, but they'll give you 5,000 funbucks a month until it dies - Article by PC Gamer The Witcher and Cyberpunk Sequels Get an Encouraging Update - Article by GamesRadar World of Warcraft: The War Within - worldofwarcraft.com

This time on Video Game Tango, we don’t like when games die forever so we talk about our opinions on the Stop Killing Games initiative, then it’s all GamesCom, Secret Level, and bad bad Borderlands! The Stop Killing Games initiative Games at gamescom 2024 List Everything announced at the Future Games Show at Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization VII - GamesRadar Prime Video's ‘Secret Level’: List Of Featured Games, Premiere Date Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 | - Eurogamer KING OF MEAT: Announce Trailer | gamescom 2024 REANIMAL Trailer 4K (New Horror Game 2025) Masters of Albion - Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer | gamescom 2024 Borderlands 4 - Official Teaser Trailer Borderlands - Rotten Tomatoes  

We’re talking Rogue: Genesia, the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes, the THQ showcase including news on Gothic, Titan Quest 2, and an unnamed Darksiders project, as well as more Abiotic Factor, and Odd Realm! Rogue: Genesia - Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds. - Quadi Huard (Available Now, Early Access, Steam) SAG-AFTRA Video Game Performers Set Disney Picket Line for Thursday GTA 6 unaffected by video game acting strike, contract terms appear to state Many live-service games also unaffected - for now. Gothic Remake - The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs. King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners. - Akimia Interactive (Coming Soon, Steam) Titan Quest II - Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution, is out of control. She is corrupting the Threads of Fate and punishing all those who oppose her. Take up your weapon, fight alongside gods, and change fate itself in Titan Quest 2, an action RPG inspired by Greek mythology. - Grimlore Games (Coming Soon, Steam) Unspecified Darksiders Project Teaser Shots Fired: THQ Nordic's Digital Showcase Unveils New Games, Gameplay, and Exciting Teasers THQ Nordic Showcase VOD THQ Nordic Sale on Steam (Limited Time) Abiotic Factor - Abiotic Factor is a survival crafting experience for 1-6 players set in the depths of an underground research facility. Caught between paranormal containment failure, a military crusade, and chaos from a dozen realms, the world’s greatest minds must survive against the universe’s biggest threats. - Deep Field Games (Available Now, Steam) Odd Realm - Dive into Odd Realm, a mystical colony sim set in a land of fantasy! Lead your settlers to construct a thriving haven, navigating unpredictable seasons, elusive bandits, unseen horrors, and fabled gods. Every choice etches your colony's destiny, igniting a saga of adventure, peril, and triumph. - Unknown Origin Games (Available Now, Steam)

Thanks for checking out Video Game Tango! To get additional information and links to all the stories in this episode, check out videogametango.com! It's been a few weeks but the guys are back! SAG-AFTRA is facing down the AI threat, and the Video Games industry is involved. Bethesda and World of Warcraft developers at Blizzard Entertainment have entered wall-to-wall unions. We check out indie games Forgotten Mines, Cataclismo, and V.A. Proxy. Roblox has some serious explaining to do!, Turns out nobody wanted Concord!, and Concerned Ape has guaranteed he won't charge for DLC and addons to his game content!

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This week The Guys examine some of the best games show off during this weeks Nintendo Direct, and take a dive into the upcoming Forever Winter! Show notes this week are too long for description boxes, so head on over to the blog for show notes and links for this episode! https://www.videogametango.com/blog

If your’e a fan of words like Indie, Doom, Gears, Metal, Battle, Mecha, Tactics, Aces, Dark, Darker, and Flintlock, then this is the show for you! Kick back and relax as we discuss some choice favorites, and some controversial showcases from Summer Game Fest and Steam Next Fest! Screenbound - Screenbound is a game about being distracted, but totally in control.  Crescent Moon Games, Those Dang Games (Steam, TBA) Tactical Breach Wizards - In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window. - Suspicious Developments Inc. (Steam, Demo Available, Planned Release Date August 22nd 2024) Battle Aces - Welcome to a fast paced and action-oriented real time strategy game where you defend your base, advance your tech and attack the enemy’s core. Customize your Unit Deck by deploying strategic compositions and fight your way to become one of the best-in-class drone pilots, known as Battle Aces! - Uncapped Games (Steam, Coming Soon) Dark and Darker - An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters. - IRONMACE (Steam, Free to Play, Early Access) Sid Meier’s: Civilization VI - The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known! Full reveal of its exciting new features coming August 2024. - Firaxis Games (Steam, 2025) Warhammer 40K: Space Marine II - Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes. - Saber Games (Steam, September 9th 2024) Mecha BREAK - Mecha BREAK is a multiplayer mech game that allows players to choose from diverse mechs, customize appearances, and battle colossal war machines on treacherous terrain. Get ready for the ultimate showdown—blitz, brawl, blaze! - Amazing Seasun (Steam, TBA) Flintlock - From games studio A44, makers of Ashen, comes an explosive Souls-lite, where Gods and guns collide in a battle for the future of humanity. - A44 Games (Steam, PS5, XBOX Series, July 18th 2024, Demo Available Now) The Alters - Explore an emotional sci-fi game that features a unique blend of adventure, survival, and base-building elements. Play as Jan Dolski, a simple worker who creates alternative versions of himself in a desperate attempt to escape from a planet where even sun rays can prove deadly. - 11 bit studios (Steam, PS5, XBOX Series, 2024, Demo Available Now) Aloft - Soar the skies in Aloft, the co-op sandbox survival game set in a world of floating islands. Build any island into a skyship, your home in the clouds. Find lost knowledge, cure the fungal corruption, and brave the hurricane to restore the ecosystem. - Astrolabe Interactive Inc. (Steam, Q3 2024, Demo Available Now) Gears of War E-Day - First Trailer Perfect Dark - First Trailer Doom: The Dark Ages - First Trailer Metal Gear Solid Delta - New Trailer Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - First Trailer, Releases November 19th 2024 Stalker 2 - Trailer, Releases September 25th 2024 Fallout 76: Skyline Valley Expansion - Trailer, June 12th 2024 World of Warcraft: The War Within - Date Announcement Cinematic, August 26th 2024 The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road - Trailer, June 18th 2024 for Consoles Sea of Thieves Season 13 - Trailer, July 25th 2024 Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred - Official Release Date Trailer, October 8th 2024