Will Talks About Games 2.0

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.

(Originally Published 5/27/2022) I discuss the Saudi royal family purchasing SNK.

(Originally Published 8/15/2022) I give my thoughts about Ubisoft as well as how to fix it.

(Originally Uploaded 8/1/2022) On this episode I weigh in on teh 'games as art debate'.

(Originally Uploaded 7/20/2022) I know I skipped last week, but it's for a good reason. This week I'm back with a banger. We take a deep dive into the controversy surrounding the game Abandoned, it's developer blue box, and why people thought it was linked to Hideo Kojima and Silent Hill.Linktree - https://linktr.ee/screwfacecapone Sources: Blue Box Conspiracy Hint Thread - https://www.reddit.com/r/TheBlueBoxConspiracy/comments/o1s5oy/here_are_all_the_possible_hints_that_blue_box/ Blue Box Conspiracy Debunked Megathread - https://www.reddit.com/r/TheBlueBoxConspiracy/comments/o2r3z0/debunked_megathread/ Tech Raptor Article - https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/understanding-what-going-on-blue-box-studios-abandoned#:~:text=Why%20Abandoned%20and%20Blue%20Box%20Studio%20probably%20aren%27t,is%20highly%20circumstantial%2C%20relying%20on%20leaps%20of%20logic. Colin Moriarty's Interview With Hassan - https://youtu.be/TJ1x1tsyYsU Summary of Jason Schrier Interview - https://freemmorpg.top/silent-hill-or-indie-schreier-spoke-to-abandoned-developer-hassan-kahraman-there-are-more-questions-than-answers/ Lance Mcdonald on twitter - https://twitter.com/manfightdragon/status/1509382922616279044 https://twitter.com/manfightdragon/status/1532830494907174912 Blue Box Studios Timeline - https://www.reddit.com/r/TheBlueBoxConspiracy/comments/p29dwz/a_blue_box_game_studios_timeline/ (Yong Yea) : The Blue Box & Abandoned Fiasco Got A Whole Lot Messier, Studio Contacts Me With Statement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuefqaKk7UY Gamespot: Blue box dev article - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/blue-box-dev-behind-ps5s-abandoned-misled-fans-solicited-business-deals-in-toxic-chatroom/1100-6504049/#comments-block-33583646 Audio Leak - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUiZzi9TAKo IGN Interview - https://youtu.be/82gDQGEbOyw Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info.

(Originally uploaded 5/22/2022) On this episode, discuss NFTS. what they are, and why gamers hate them. Also we take a look at how NOT to use them (i.e. don't use them to distribute games you don't own the rights to), and loot at Keji Inafune's intent to jump in. We also have some news involving Dead by Daylight, Arma, Marvel's Hearthstone competitor, Bungie's stance on Abortion rights, Sony's stance (or lack thereof on Abortion rights), Warner Brothers Multiversus News, and a sequel to an underrated 2019 RPG. My Linktree - https://linktr.ee/screwfacecapone Links: Illuminaughtii - Explaining what an NFT is and how it affects you Illuminaughtii - Bored Ape Yacht Club YongYea - Axie Infinity NFT Game getrs $620 million stolen Bungie Statement On Terrorist Attack In Buffalo Bungie Supports Essential Healthcare Rights https://www.metagravitystudio.com/ Vice Article about Metagravity NFTS Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode

(Originally Uploaded 4/15/2022) In this episode, I talk about live services. What they are, what makes a good one, and how to make one that doesn't suck. I'm sure there will be a follow up in teh near future. In addition to that, I talk about some news regarding Square Enix and Ghost Recon Breakpoint. My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/screwfacecapone J Jimquisition videos on live Services: The Jimquisition - The Deadly Spiral of Live Services XP Boosters Are Some Sinister Bullshit The Addictive Cost Of Predatory Videogame Monetization