Games we played:

Matt: NOTHIN’ (Except more Mario Odyssey)

Ethan: Mario Odyssey, Everything, Hearthstone

Ricardo: The Muscle Hustle

The NEWS HOUR News Topics:

So, let’s talk a little about Blizz Con; atmosphere, announcements, etc.

The Miiverse has come to a bittersweet close

Speaking of ends, the video game voice actors strong has now (officially) ended

And for a sadder end, Runic Studios has shut down

More bad news, Telltale Games lays off 25% of their workforce

Perhaps most poignantly, Take-Two has chimed in on their thoughts with the direction the industry has taken

Pokemon Go, but what if Harry Potter Go?

Trailer trash:

Youtube Playlist

Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier – Episode 1 Trailer

Fishing Master – Official Launch trailer

Hand of Fate 2 – Official Launch Trailer

Sonic Forces – Launch Trailer

World of Warcraft: Battle For Azeroth – Cinematic Trailer

Overwatch – Honor and Glory

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Matt and Ethan hold down the fort as Ricardo is out watching the end of the World Series! What do they think of Mario Odyssey? Did Ethan finally finish Cuphead? Will we ever find out who won the baseball? Listen and you’ll hear the answer to all these questions!

Games we played:

Matt: Super Mario Odyssey

Ethan: Super Mario Odyssey, Cuphead

The NEWS HOUR News Topics:

Sony announced a bunch of stuff, let’s talk about it

A thorough investigation on the fall of Visceral Games

Battlefront 2 changing its loot box system after recent controversy around the practice

Super Mario Odyssey sells 2 million copies

Monopoly for Switch takes 6 minutes to load, which is more fun than Monopoly!

Trailer trash:

YouTube playlist

Marvel’s Spider-man

Ghost of Tsushima – PGW 2017 Announce Trailer | PS4

God of War – PGW 2017 Gameplay Trailer | PS4

Detroit: Become Human – PGW 2017 Gameplay Trailer | PS4

The Last of Us Part II – PGW 2017 Trailer | PS4

SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS – Paris Games Week 2017 Trailer | PS4

The Hong Kong Massacre – PGW 2017 Announce Trailer | PS4

AER-Memories of Old – Release Trailer

Spelunky 2 – Announcement Trailer

Guacamelee! 2 – Announce Trailer | PS4

Erica – PGW 2017 Announce Trailer | PS4

Blood & Truth – PGW 2017 Announce Trailer | PS VR

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Games we played:

Matt: Heat Signature

Ethan: Jackbox Party Pack 4

Ricardo: Downwell

The NEWS HOUR News Topics:

Rest in Peace, Kinect…

Finally, there are some more details on Metal Gear Survive. Will retail for $39.99

Hey, this is something: The Switch now supports Gamecube controllers

13 Original XBOX Games Announced for Xbox One backward compatibility

Trailer trash:

Dead by Daylight – Nightmare on Elm Street Trailer

LA Noire – 4K Trailer

Steel Rats – Official Trailer

Knowledge is Power – Official Trailer

Evasion – Official Announcement Trailer

Hidden Agenda – Official Launch Trailer

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp – Official Trailer

Slayaway Camp: Butcher’s Cut – Official Trailer

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Matt’s actually played some games this week! Ethan’s jumping the gun on podcast intros. Ricardo falls in love with a tiny elephant. That, plus a lot of bummer news, but hopefully that doesn’t stop you from enjoying this week’s Pixel Podcast!

Games we played:

Matt: Cuphead Co-op

Ethan: Cuphead, Picross S

Ricardo: The Witcher 3

The NEWS HOUR News Topics:

Visceral shuttered and Star Wars game is being retooled

Naughty Dog responds to sexual assault allegations

IGN acquires Humble Bundle. Do we need separation between reviews and sellers?

Sony to make PC and Switch games?

E3 gets a new logo… LET’S JUDGE IT.

Trailer trash:

Boyfriend Dungeon: Date your weapons – announcement trailer

Darkness Approaches the Alola Region in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon!

Wunderdoktor – Launch Trailer

Yono and the Celestial Elephants – Launch Trailer

Star Wars Battlefront 2 Single Player Trailer

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Games we played:

Matt: Nothin’

Ethan: Mario & Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, Resident Evil VII, Skyrim: Special Edition

Ricardo: Madden 18, Life is Strange: Episode 1

The NEWS HOUR News Topics:

Capcom announces Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, but it’s not as bad as it sounds…

With only a week left to crowdfund, Swery still committed to making “The Good Life” happen

Hey if you’re still playing Destiny on Xbox, you finally have access to all the Playstation exclusive content…

You better not YouTube Livestream Nintendo games if you’re in the Nintendo’s Creators Program… wait what?

Wii Shop Channel is finally shutting down in 2019

Andrew House out as President and Chief Executive of Sony Interactive Entertainment

Trailer trash:

Hand of Fate 2 – Official Release Date Trailer

Flame vs. Blaze – Official Launch Trailer

Extinction – Gameplay Trailer #1

The Well – Official Trailer

Road Redemption – Release Trailer

Injustice 2 – Introducing Atom

CHUCHEL – Official Trailer

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Games we played:

Matt: Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2, Fornite Battle Royale

Ethan: Destiny 2, Fornite Battle Royale,

Ricardo: Tooth and Tail

The NEWS HOUR News Topics:

YouTube removing links to Patreon in push to get content creators to join Partners Program.

Voice actors strike ends as they reach an agreement with game makers.

Controversial Shadow of War “tribute DLC” to be reworked

Volition hit with massive layoffs

Skyrim somehow still getting new updates; “Survival Mode” rolling out for special editions

Swery’s “The Good Life” introduces Dogs

Trailer trash:

The Good Life – DOG or CAT

Red Dead Redemption 2 – Official Trailer #2

Fragments of Him – PS4 Release Trailer

Code Vein – Gameplay Trailer TGS 2017

Hob – Official Launch Trailer

Raw Data – Official Teaser Trailer

Golf Story Switch Launch Trailer

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