Our annual predictions for The Game Awards show are with a new twist this year as we play Bingo! Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:23 - The Week Of Content Creators VS A Dev VS Journalists 00:28:25 - The Game Awards 2023 Predictions 01:01:30 - Goodbye Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion ..read more

Is Dave the Diver an indie game? No, it's not. It's not a debate, but somehow it has become one. Nonetheless, we dive into that, plus the rest of The Game Awards 2023 nominees. Also on the show this week: Indie World Showcase Persona 5 developer Atlus increases employee salary Koalaty Critics for Persona 5 Tactica & Super Mario RPG American Arcadia review Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:02 - Black Friday Sales THE NEWS #1 00:04:09 ..read more

Rockstar have confirmed that the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto game is coming in December so it’s time to speculate about what it is going to be again. Also, Ciaran feels nothing about Overwatch League ending and he’s been playing a game described as ‘The Next Phasmaphobia’. Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:53 - Today On The Show THE NEWS 00:01:14 - Larian Studio Wins Lots of Golden Joysticks 00:11:51 - Game Awards Nominee Predictions 00:15:04 - Grand Theft Auto VI ..read more

Tony Hawk is coming to Brisbane, and we discuss why Ashley should be heading to the show. And we also talk about the drama around Modern Warfare 3 and Silent Hill: Ascension. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:04 - Game of the Year Soon 00:01:55 - Today On The Show THE NEWS 00:02:05 - Tony Hawk Is Coming To Brisbane 00:07:57 - Modern Warfare 3 Drama 00:15:44 - Blizzcon 2023 00:18:43 - Silent Hill: Ascension Is An Odd Project 00:31:39 - Ace ..read more

We break down the Xbox Partner Showcase, which included games like Alan Wake 2, Ark: Survival Ascended, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and more. On the opposite ends of things, Dylan and Ciaran also go deep into some Magic: The Gathering discussions this week as Ciaran's been playing MTG: Arena. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:35 - Today On The Show THE NEWS 00:04:06 - Xbox Partner Showcase Breakdown KOALATY CRITICS/SHOUT ..read more

One of the biggest weeks in gaming for 2023 sees the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. We've been playing both and discussing our thoughts on the games so far. Also this week: Detective Pikachu Returns Review Wizard with a Gun Review Assassin's Creed Mirage Bilkins' Folly Review Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:02:28 - We Weren't At SXSW or IEM 2023 In Sydney REVIEW IN PROGRESS #1 00:05:11 - Marvels Spider-Man ..read more

Dylan and Ciaran discuss PAX AUS 2023 and whether big names like Sony and Xbox should return to the event in 2024.  Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:40 - Post-PAX Discussion With Ciaran THE NEWS 00:34:04 - Xbox and Activision Deal Is Officially Over 00:36:03 - The Game Awards Returns On December 8th GOODBYE 00:41:40 - Goodbye Resources Explosion Network The Game Awards returns on December 7th, 2023 Xbox has OFFICIALLY and FINALLY acquired Activision Blizzard King Kotaku PlayStat ..read more

Live from the PAX Australia 2023 floor: Dylan and Ashley discuss their favourite games and the PAX AUS experience for the show's 10th anniversary. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion ..read more

We discuss the Epic Games layoffs, SEGA cancelling Hyenas, and all the massive games that are releasing in October. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:20 - Pre-PAX Thoughts 00:04:49 - Game Shoutouts THE NEWS 00:06:34 - Epic Games Cutting 870 Jobs 00:13:53 - SEGA Cancells Hyenas Game 00:18:48 - Video Game Actors Vote Yes To Strike 00:25:21 - Queensland Games Industry Gets Funding Boost 00:32:53 - October Games Are Massive OUTRO 00:49:14 - Goodbye Resources Gizmodo Video Game Actors Vote ..read more

Xbox's future plans have been leaked but how much of it actually matters? Plus Ciaran's been playing Lies of P and Payday 3 while Ashley's hyped up about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:58 - PAX AUS 2023 PSA REVIEW IN PROGRESS 00:04:48 - Payday 3 First Impressions 00:08:07 - Lies of P First Impressions THE NEWS 00:14:48 - Xbox Plans Leak  00:42:47 - UK to Clear Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard acquisition 00:44:04 - Unity backpedals on payment ..read more