Videogame Roundtable

Episode 382: PS4 Crossplay

The crew realize how prickly gamers are getting. Lootboxes may make them complain, but it won't stop them from paying. Exclusive DLC? That seems to be a bridge too far. The news includes:
Modern Warfare fans are cancelling pre-orders over Spec Ops exclusivity
PS4 cross-play features reportedly out of beta, now available to all developers
French CS:GO players can preview loot box contents now, but still have to claim them
Let us know what you think.

Episode 381: World of Batman

This week's episode takes a look at the success of World of Warcraft Classic and maybe yet another Batman game. News:
World of Warcraft Classic increases subscription revenue by 223% in August
Grandia 1 and 2 HD remasters get October release date on PC
Next Batman Arkham game being teased
Let us know what you think.

Episode 380: NBA 2K20 Problems

Jonah goes absolutely off on NBA 2K20, not just on its buggy launch, but it's decline into microtransactions in the form of Virtual Currency. The news includes:
NBA 2K20 devs "working around the clock' on patch to address gameplay issues
Civilization VI adds Red Death Battle Royale mode
Switch could be getting a bizarre VR headset
Let us know what you think.

Episode 379: Audio Issues Again

There's some audio issues in this podcast, which was delayed for quite a bit. The news includes:
Divinity: Original Sin 2 coming to the Switch
The new Steam library is coming September 17
Ikumi Nakamura leaves Ghostwire: Tokyo development
Let us know what you think.

Episode 378: Fleshy Testicle Monsters

Jonah finally finishes the strange puzzle platformer Inside and discusses it with the crew during the post-podcast discussion. Otherwise, there's news galore, as well as a Gaming Flashback of the notorious flop Sonic the Hedgehog from 2006. It includes:
Quantic Dream is "not exclusive to any platform anymore"
An enhanced edition of System Shock 2 is in development
Nintendo Switch SNES controller spotted
Minecraft's Super Duper Graphics Pack officially canceled
Let us know what you think.

Episode 377: Kickstarter Fraud

This podcast deals with the shady dealings of a Kickstarter -- no Gaming Flashback this week though. The news includes:
An ambitious GTA Online-alike won't be allowed to finish its Kickstarter campaign
Tetris Effect headed to PC next week via Epic Games Store
Joy-Con drift is becoming a real problem on the Switch
Let us know what you think.

Episode 376: Viva Pinatas

This week's episode takes a look at this week's Gaming Flashback, Viva Pinata. The news includes:
No Man's Sky's Sean Murray says devs should be quiet after a rough launch
Xbox Game Pass adds Play Later feature
Nintendo Switch 2 controller could redefine how people play games, company suggests
Let us know what you think.

Episode 375: Beware the Crab Lasers of Doom

Paul's back for an episode, as the crew still has E3 on the mind, and still discuss stuff from the show. In fact, the conversation remains so much on E3, half of the scheduled news items don't get done. Instead, it's just a reunion of sorts as the rambling goes on and on. The news that does get discussed includes:
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered PC will get exclusive features
NBA 2K19 fans are unhappy at an increase in the number of in-game unskippable ads
Let us know what you think.