The Game Awards were this past week, so for this edition of Will Talks About Games, I discuss 15 of my favorite reveals from the show. Also, whatever you thought that statue was gonna be, I guarantee you were wrong.Watch the full recap here: https://youtube.com/live/DMQv70RKTZA?feature=shareIntro - 00:00Skip Intro - 00:20New Star Wars games - 01:52New Tomb Raider Games - 07:06Deadpool In Marvel Rivals - 11:08Bradley The Badger - 12:36Divinity - 14:48Wizards of the Coast - 17:02Orbitals - 20:03Gang of Dragon - 21:26Control 2 - 21:46Order of the Sinking Star - 25:51 Mega Man 12 - 27:26Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 9 - 29:00Devil May Cry Season 2 - 20:26Total War: Warhammer - 31:33No Law - 33:08Others - 34:06Ending - 40:14Top 20 Playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_dbHEwXy6mV2VAtWH5aCQvVumBEKqeJHFind Me On Social media (Including information about my podcast) over athttps://linktr.ee/screwfacecaponeSave on this year's top games at Fanatical! Use my affiliate link at https://www.fanatical.com/en/?ref=screwfacecapone
On this edition of Will Talks About Games, I talk about Krafton using ChatGPT for legal advice while being sued by three of their ex-employers, Postal Dev accused of AI slow, the latest in the EA Saudi purchase, and what Netflix's acquisition of Warner Brothers could mean for its gaming division.Find Me On Social media (Including information about my podcast) over athttps://linktr.ee/screwfacecaponeSave on this year's top games at Fanatical! Use my affiliate link at https://www.fanatical.com/en/?ref=screwfacecapone Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Skip Intro 02:20 - Postal AI Controversy 10:53 - Krafton Subnautica 2 Lawsuit 39:53 - Saudi EA Buyout update 44:25 - Netflix/WB 47:53 - Recommendation and conclusion Sources Postal AI Controversyhttps://www.polygon.com/new-postal-game-revealed-canceled-bullet-paradise/https://x.com/RWSstudios/status/1996715985437388817?s=20Subnautica 2 Lawsuit Infohttps://gameranx.com/updates/id/544740/article/subnautica-2-lawsuit-unsealed-with-new-allegations-vs-krafton/https://www.pcgamer.com/games/after-krafton-denied-its-ceo-consulted-with-chatgpt-on-the-subnautica-2-mess-krafton-ceo-says-he-consulted-with-chatgpt-on-the-subnautica-2-mess/ https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/krafton-ceo-allegedly-asked-chatgpt-to-help-him-find-a-way-out-of-paying-subnautica-2-devs-their-bonuses-because-he-wanted-to-avoid-the-professional-embarrassment-of-being-seen-as-a-pushover/https://wccftech.com/krafton-claims-unknown-worlds-founders-do-not-want-nor-deserve-their-jobs-back-subnautica/https://wccftech.com/krafton-strikes-back-unknown-worlds-founders-sharing-files-racist-views-korea/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/founders-of-subnautica-2-studio-unknown-worlds-accuse-parent-company-krafton-of-changing-story-mid-litigationhttps://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/the-subnautica-2-lawsuit-is-getting-even-messier-with-krafton-doing-a-massive-u-turn-confusing-both-the-ousted-founders-lawyer-and-the-judge-this-is-a-little-bit-bewildering/https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/krafton-ceo-allegedly-asked-chatgpt-to-help-him-find-a-way-out-of-paying-subnautica-2-devs-their-bonuses-because-he-wanted-to-avoid-the-professional-embarrassment-of-being-seen-as-a-pushover/https://wccftech.com/subnautica-2-unknown-worlds-founders-lawsuit-krafton-u-turn/Saudi EA Buyout Updatehttps://techstory.in/saudi-sovereign-wealth-fund-faces-financial-scrutiny-after-55-billion-ea-buyout/https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/heres-how-much-of-ea-saudi-arabia-will-reportedly-own-after-the-acquisition/ar-AA1RHhpy?ocid=BingNewsSerphttps://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/after-splurging-on-ea-saudi-arabias-public-investment-fund-is-reportedly-tightening-its-pursestrings-due-to-financial-distress-caused-by-numerous-troubled-projects/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/saudi-arabias-investment-fund-reported-to-be-limiting-new-investments-as-cash-runs-lowNetflix Buying Warner Brothershttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/netflix-shuts-down-california-game-studiohttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/netflix-to-buy-warner-bros-including-games-division-for-827bnhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/netflix-is-selling-spry-fox-back-to-the-studios-foundershttps://www.gamepressure.com/newsroom/netflix-reportedly-didnt-attribute-any-value-to-warner-bros-games/zf8aea
On this episode, I talk about recent game delays, the Nintendo vs Pocketpair lawsuit, and possible Rockstar GTA Union Busting.Find Me On Social media over athttps://linktr.ee/screwfacecaponeFollow me on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@screwfacecaponeSave on this year's top games at Fanatical! Use my affiliate link at https://www.fanatical.com/en/?ref=screwfacecapone00:00 - Intro00:20 - Skip Intro02:01 - Game Delays09:49 - Nintendo vs Pocketpair24:01 - Rockstar Union Busting?26:24 - The Don's Pick28:54 - Promotion30:12 - ConclusionSources:Nintendo vs Pocketpairhttps://gamesfray.com/category/games-intellectual-property-rights/nintendo-v-pocketpair-palworld/https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/nintendos-palworld-lawsuit-takes-new-hit-as-us-patent-office-orders-review-of-key-pokemon-patent-3279255/https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/nintendos-palworld-lawsuit-may-be-in-trouble-after-japan-rejects-pokemon-creature-capture-patent-3276866/https://www.cbr.com/nintendo-change-strategy-palworld-lawsuit/https://massivelyop.com/2025/05/08/palworld-confirms-gameplay-mechanic-adjustments-made-in-response-to-the-nintendo-lawsuit/My video about DataEast (lawsuit info at 14:49) https://youtu.be/78tTcpD3V7sRockstar Games Union Bustinghttps://kotaku.com/gta-6-union-rockstar-court-legal-developers-2000643478https://kotaku.com/gta-6-leaks-delay-developers-fired-rockstar-games-union-2000641525https://kotaku.com/gta-6-rockstar-games-union-busting-delay-2000640525https://kotaku.com/grand-theft-auto-6-rockstar-fired-union-workers-legal-2000643030https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nOwjeznjIDelayshttps://simscommunity.info/2025/11/14/paralives-delay-may-2026/https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/marvel-1943-rise-of-hydra-has-been-delayed-again-and-it-no-longer-has-a-clear-release-window-the-team-is-working-hard-to-create-something-truly-special/
In this edition of WIll Talks About Games, I discuss push back against the EA/Saudi merger, the Emiru drama, how to fix Microsoft (inspired by @TheHuskyHokage ), and some stupid $#!t involving Gamestop and the orange man.Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Skip Intro02:03 - EA Saudi Pushback11:49 - Emiru Drama30:38 - How to Fix Microsoft48:09 - Good stuff about Microsoft51:27 - Gamestop and the Whitehouse doing stupid $#!t.56:26 - Cool Stuff and conclusionLinksEA Saudi Buyout:https://kotaku.com/ea-saudi-arabia-deal-senate-union-banking-interest-rates-2000636023https://youtu.be/5MIflCWn1wAhttps://www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025-10-14-Letter-from-Blumenthal-and-Warren-to-Secretary-Bessent-re-Electronic-Arts.pdfihttps://cwa-union.org/news/releases/united-videogame-workers-cwa-statement-proposed-electronic-arts-buyouthttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/unionized-ea-staffers-are-not-happy-about-that-proposed-saudi-backed-acquisition/ar-AA1OBQRe?ocid=BingNewsSerpEmiru Drama:https://x.com/emiru/status/1979602519967060414?s=46https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_USuIpVAqAwhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/10/18/twitch-issues-statement-after-emiru-assault-at-twitchcon/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiN0eK0E_N8https://www.dexerto.com/twitch/who-has-backed-out-of-twitchcon-2025-every-streamer-not-attending-3263201/https://www.dexerto.com/twitch/twitch-responds-to-twitchcon-safety-concerns-as-valkyrae-qtcinderella-drop-out-3256476/Find Me On Social media (Including information about my podcast) over athttps://linktr.ee/screwfacecaponeSave on this year's top games at Fanatical! Use my affiliate link at https://www.fanatical.com/en/?ref=screwfacecapone
On this edition of Will Talks About Games, I talk about the canceled Assassin's Creed game, Microsoft doing damage control, and some behind-the-scenes dirt on Mindseye.Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Skip Intro03:14 - UbiSoft11:05 - Mindseye21:49 - Microsoft Game Pass damage control27:03 - Call of Duty loss33:41 - R.IP. Itagaki35:43 - Cool thing (I am your beast)38:11 - ConclusionGames:InfernaxThe GunkDeadwireI am your beastFind Me On Social media (Including information about my podcast) over athttps://linktr.ee/screwfacecaponeSave on this year's top games at Fanatical! Use my affiliate link at https://www.fanatical.com/en/?ref=screwfacecapone
I know, I'm back right? On this edition of WTAG, I talk about the recent Microsoft price increases and the recent EA purchase by the Saudis. Chapters: Intro - 00:00Skip Intro - 00:20Microsoft Price Increases - 2:27EA Saudi Acquisition - 13:47Cool stuff - 36:18Conclusion - 37:36Kotaku's article about the merger: https://kotaku.com/ea-sale-saudi-arabia-madden-pif-jared-kushner-2000629829Gamespot's list of companies the Saudis invested in: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/all-the-gaming-companies-saudi-arabia-owns-or-has-invested-in/2900-7081/#2Lina Khan's Tweet about Microsoft: https://x.com/linamkhan/status/1974192096841265511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1974192096841265511%7Ctwgr%5E009298a98bc6a38085a073c33814889acd75f786%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fkotaku.com%2Fxbox-game-pass-price-lina-khan-ftc-microsoft-activision-merger-2000631611Find Me On Social media over athttps://linktr.ee/screwfacecaponeSave on this year's top games using my affiliate link: https://www.fanatical.com/en/?ref=screwfacecapone
It's been a while since I did one of these things, hasn't it? Anyway, on this edition of WTAG, I take a look at the recent gamer meltdown involving Assassin's Creed Shadow, the cancellation of Life By You, more industry layoffs, and the Nintendo Direct. Links: My linktree (reach me on social media and check out my youtube channel) - https://linktr.ee/screwfacecapone Jason Schreier's twitter thread about Suicide Squad Kills the Justice League: https://x.com/jasonschreier/status/1798679945625194808 Jason Schreier's article from Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-06/-suicide-squad-warner-bros-s-200-million-flop-haunts-the-gaming-industry?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTcxNzY3MzY3MywiZXhwIjoxNzE4Mjc4NDczLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTRU5QQUlEV0xVNjgwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.yB-HVmx3nZL3rpzfiy_eMucOVRoO4LbwqaSoNNzKNzM Abubakar Salim's message - https://x.com/Abzybabzy/status/1796602487522328761 Everything revealed at the Nintendo Direct - https://www.polygon.com/24180900/nintendo-direct-june-2024-everything-announced-games Save on this year's hottest games at Fanatical with my affiliate link: https://www.fanatical.com/en/?ref=screwfacecapone
I'm back with Season 3/Episode 1 of Will Talks About games! On this edition, I talk about the recent uptick in gaming industry layoffs, the Sweet Baby "Controversy", and that time when Xbox Gamers got worked into a hissy fit. 00:00 - Intro 00:11 - Skip Intro 04:41 - Sweet Baby (Controversy) 17:49 - College Football 21:05 - When Xbox Owners worked themselves into a tizzy 25:55 - Rare Games On Nintendo 29:52 - Game Industry layoffs 50:17 - Cool Thing and Outro https://kotaku.com/game-industry-layoffs-how-many-2024-unity-twitch-1851155818 Find Me On Social media (Including information about my podcast) over at https://linktr.ee/screwfacecapone Save on this year's top games at Fanatical! Use my affiliate link at https://www.fanatical.com/en/?ref=odblytu
In this episode of Will Talks About Games, we explore an alternate universe where SNK never went bankrupt. How different would the industry be? Come take a trip into the multiverse with me. https://linktr.ee/screwfacecapone King of Fighters Anthology: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_dbHEwXy6mU8TrJEls2FIv_GUKRTW2Pj&si=x5YACRA8lvfsRsHj
On this episode, I talk about the CMA approval of the Microsoft/Activision merger, trouble with the PS5 remake of Knights of the old republic, the layoffs at Epic and Sega, and more! Follow my linktree at https://linktr.ee/screwfacecapone Sources and links: https://www.pcgamer.com/voice-actors-vote-overwhelmingly-to-approve-a-strike-its-time-for-the-videogame-companies-to-stop-playing-games/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sag-aftras-talks-with-video-games-industry-ends-with-no-resolution/1100-6518071/ https://www.shacknews.com/article/137240/hyenas-canceled-sega#:~:text=Plans%20for%20Hyenas%20were%20abruptly%20thrown%20out%20of,Hyenas%20was%20canned%20alongside%20some%20other%20unannounced%20projects. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/canceled-star-wars-kotor-2-dlc-for-switch-has-spawned-a-class-action-lawsuit/1100-6518055/ https://www.polygon.com/23885373/unity-technologies-install-fee-pricing-change https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/epic-games-lays-off-nearly-900-staff https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/gaming/video-game-voice-actors-are-ready-to-strike-over-ai-here-s-why/ar-AA1hiypo https://twitter.com/CAGames/status/1707394879368704471 https://twitter.com/PlayHyenas/status/1707394793649647990
On this video episode of Will Talks About Games, (The actual Episode 6) I break down the details from the Xbox Leak this past week. Learn about the rumored mid-gen console refresh, new Bethesda games, and more! Listen to this episode on spotify over at https://open.spotify.com/show/1X0BUstmfQJ4BAYxAyVRWu Use the linktree to find the podcast on other podcast hosting providers, and reach out to me. https://linktr.ee/screwfacecapone Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Skip Intro 03:39 - Bethesda Lineup 11:34 - New Consoles 19:37 - Nintendo Switch 2? 24:09 - Possible Acquisitions (Nintendo, Valve, WB) 36:13 - New Hardware? 41:49 - Game Pass and Scramble to fill 2022 Lineup 45:50 - Why Yakuza 7 was a timed Xbox Series X/S Exclusive 56:58 - TGS Roundup, Cool Thing of the week, and Starfield Sources: https://kotaku.com/xbox-leak-email-microsoft-activision-nintendo-console-1850858540 https://www.resetera.com/threads/bethesda-title-release-schedule-leaked-fallout-3-remaster-doom-year-zero-dishonored-3-ghostwire-tokyo-2-etc.765923/ https://kotaku.com/yakuza-like-a-dragon-ps5-xbox-series-x-s-exclusive-why-1850854888 https://www.gameshub.com/news/news/xbox-tokyo-game-show-2023-news-roundup-2629715/ https://www.ign.com/articles/xboxs-phil-spencer-acknowledges-massive-court-document-leak-so-much-has-changed https://www.ign.com/articles/leaked-xbox-emails-reveal-microsofts-scramble-to-fill-huge-hole-in-2022-game-lineup https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-briefed-activision-on-switch-2-late-2022-performance-discussed https://www.ign.com/articles/leaked-microsoft-email-reveals-xbox-boss-phil-spencer-really-wants-to-buy-nintendo https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/09/heres-a-look-at-the-new-sebile-xbox-controller-set-to-launch-in-2024 https://www.geekwire.com/2023/major-leak-reveals-microsofts-xbox-plans-for-2024-and-beyond/
On this episode, I talk about the Unity install fee, and why it will harm developers. By the way, I incorrectly call this episode 6 when it's actually episode 5. It's monday, right? Links: My Linktree Unity Install Backlash (IGN) Announcement From Unity Techradar Threats To Unity Article (Techradar) Unity hints at potential fee U-turn after developer backlash
On this episode of Will talks about games, I go over the one thing everyone is missing about the closure of Saint's Row developer volition, Killer Instinct getting a new update, Vampire the masquerade 2 getting a new developer, a new Atari 2600 model, and the Sag Aftra strike involving video game voice actors. https://atari.com/products/atari-2600-plus https://www.sagaftra.org/about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw2frvZnWZQ
This is a short one. I know I'm late but had some things to deal with these past few days. Anyway, I talk about 15 games coming out this fall, and Starfield. I also talk about Ultra Pro Wrestling. UPW Update Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX0knzn73qc&t=294s My linktree - https://linktr.ee/screwfacecapone
Growing up as a gamer during the 80s and 90s, I was able to watch the genre evolve. Though I like what it's become now, there are things I miss from growing up.
Welcome to the kick off for season 2 of Will Talks About Games! In this episode, I talk about Quake 2, Starfield, The Embracer group, and the Baldur's Gate 3 'controversy'! My Linktree The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of Data East (Youtube) Starfield Constellation Q&A Everything Announced at THQ Nordic Xalavier Nelson Twitter Thread About Baldur's Gate 3 Will Talks About The Saudi's Purchasing SNK (Season 1, Episode 10) Will Talks About The Saudis Purchasing Another Game Publisher (Season 1, Episode 11) Will Talks About Square Enix Investing In Web 3.0 (Season 1 Episode 14) Xbox Games Delisted
(Originally Published 1/25/2023) I talk about the recent Microsoft layoffs, and square doubling down on Web 3.0.
(Originally Published 2/16/2023) I talk about the amount of dead live services games.
(Originally Published 7/9/2022) I speak on the stupid tweet EA made, along with Rockstar Shutting down mods.
(Originally Published 6/10/2022) I talk about the Saudis purchasing another game company along with Microsoft's kinect developer controversy.