Riot Games is going to have to shell out $10 million dollars paid out to every single woman who has worked at their company since 2014. This will settle a class action lawsuit that claims that rampant sexism and gender-based discrimination were common at the studio.In other news:Quantic Dreams to pay $7,700 for failing to meet "security obligations"Atari is still claiming that the VCS is still coming, but they just delayed deliveries for Indiegogo backersCampo Santo game "In the Valley of Gods" ...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 36 min
December is front loaded with a bunch of games that have already come out on other platforms for the most part, but there are still some gems in this list if you haven't been able to play them yet.Blair Witch [PS4] – December 3 - $30Halo: Reach [PC, XBO] – December 3 - $10 + GPLife Is Strange 2 - Episode 5 [PC, PS4, XBOX] – December 3 - $8 + GPNeverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition [PS4, XBOX, Switch] – December 3 - $50Tools Up! [PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch] – December 3 - $20Ancestors: The Humankind Od...
Dec 01, 2019•16 min
It appears that xCloud continues to be a win for console owners with news coming from Xbox that the service won't compete with consoles and have it's own exclusive games. To quote an MS spokesperson "... we remain committed to an approach with game streaming that is complementary to console and have no plans for cloud-exclusive content at this time."In Other Video Game News:Half Life: Alyx might just be the beginning No, cancelling your Stadia Pro won't take away your discounted gamesAmazon migh...
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 47 min
There are so many games coming to Game Pass over the next two years it makes me wonder why would you even buy games anymore? I mean, it's kinda hyperbolic, but I honestly think you could never buy a game again and be happy. Anyway, that is just one takeaway from X019, but there was also so much more!Other news this week:Bioware is working on another Mass Effect gameBioware is also apparently still working on AnthemGoogle Stadia is out and apparently it's...okThe Game Awards have been announcedTh...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 57 min
Xbox is going to talk about all sorts of fun stuff at x019, including 12 games from Xbox Game Studios plus big news for Xbox Game Pass, Project xCloud and much more!Other video game news: Minecraft Earth is available in Beta for all of the US Don't try and break the "most live streaming in a month" recordBethesda is getting a "new" studioStar Wars: Jedi Fallen Order isn't coming to EA Access earlyThe Xbox One is getting a shuffle buttonWhat We Are PlayingCliff: Outer Worlds, Thomas Was AloneDyla...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 50 min
Last week at Blizzcon Blizzard announced a bunch of new games, including a new, darker Diablo 4 and an presented an interesting new approach to sequels with Overwatch 2. We also learned that Cliff is incapable of saying Diablo on the first try.Also this week:We want to give a huge shoutout to all of the folks who supported us and played with us this weekend for Extra LifeYou could make up to $10k (ethically) hacking Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 4The new Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 is now ava...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Somehow October is over and it's time to talk about the games coming out November (or as I like to call them, the video games everyone wants for Christmas). How many of these are going to end up on your wishlist?Just Dance 2020 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Wii, Stadia) – November 5 - $40Planet Zoo (PC) – November 5 - $45Red Dead Redemption II (PC) – November 5 - $60Death Stranding (PS4) – November 8 - $60Disney Tsum Tsum Festival (Switch) – November 8 - $50Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the ...
Nov 04, 2019•22 min
Starting on November 19th (in the US) you'll be able to get an Xbox One X for only $32 a month for 24 months. But the best part is, next year you'll be able to trade it in for an Xbox Scarlet! This deal includes 24 months of Game Pass Ultimate as well, so you are actually saving money in the long run! If you'd prefer an Xbox S, you can do that for $22 a month and trade it in for a Scarlet after 18 months as well! Also this week:Sony is killing Playstation Vue early next yearEA is going to start ...
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Fallout 76 continues to have some really strange ideas about how to get back on top and charging $100 a month for private servers really doesn't seem to be in their best interest. Also this week: Steam lets you play multiplayer games online nowHumble is making changes to Humble Bundle MonthlyThe Fallout Wastelanders Update is being pushed to 2020Eat tacos, get Game PassFinally you can watch movies with your Twitch friendsQuestionsVinny: Do you feel that this year was kind of an "off" year for vi...
Oct 24, 2019•59 min
Fortnite broke the internet this weekend, when the map exploded and a black hole appeared in its place for two days. Fortunately, all is well now and Fortnite Chapter 2 is up and running with the introductions of fishing, swimming, boats and healing bazookas. Other news this week:Google Stadia has a release date and a bunch of announced gamesBlizzard officially responds to last week's Hong Kong debacleThe original Half Life just got a patch after 21 yearsSaints Row 2 is getting a bunch of PC fix...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 14 min
It's been a hot minute (or maybe a couple of months) since our last episode of 8-Bit Bytes, but Cliff and Hans are back and have so much retro gaming goodness to talk about!Arcade1Up: Newer games better quality. Nice LCD’s, better joysticks, no paint issues, lit marquees, etc. New Games include TMNT, Marvel Super Heroes, Star Wars 83. More form factors. Sit down cocktail style cabinets (Pacman, Streetfighter) were revealed at NYCCSNES games on now available on the Switch!The Genesis Mini is out,...
Oct 11, 2019•57 min
We all swore that this was old news, but apparently the PS5 is coming out during "Holiday 2020" and will be called the PlayStation 5. It's got a new fancy controller with haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and a new speaker that Cliff and Dylan hate. It will support 8K support for some reason, has hardware based ray tracing and some really cool innovations both on how games are installed and how you can start them.In other video game news:Sony is finally opening up cross play to all gamesRed Dea...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Sony dropped the price of Playstation Now, it's streaming video game service that competes with Xbox Game Pass, down to a more competitive $9.99 a month. The price is available to current subscribers at the end of their current subscription, but it doesn't look like refunds will be given to current subscribers. With more than 800 games available and over 300 of those installable, PS Now is a terrific option for Sony gamers that may have balked at the price before. In addition to the new price, G...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Microsoft has announced more information about Project xCloud and the beta is right around the corner, but only if you have an Android phone or tablet, leaving iOS fans out in the cold. If you meet the requirements though, you'll get to play Halo 5, Gears of War 5, Killer Instinct and Sea of Thieves free for the foreseeable future. More info here: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-streaming/project-xcloud Also in news this week:Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Special Ops Survival Mode is going...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 31 min
The Sega Genesis mini is out on September 19th and actually looks pretty great! For $80 you get 42 games, two controllers and a power connector. The game loadout is pretty great and included a lot of your favorites, plus some special surprises!Also this week:Minecraft Beats Out Roblox with 112 Million Monthly PlayersKind Words Lets You Put Some Nice Back into the WorldThe Game Awards are Back This DecemberClassic Dragon Quest Games are Coming to SwitchSome Borderlands 3 Players are Losing Their ...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 34 min
KFC is making a dating sim (it's actually called I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator!) You play the role of a student at a culinary school that a very young, very good looking Colonel Sanders just happens to also attend. There is also a dog that is also a professor who is named...Professor Dog. There isn't a release date yet, but we are 100% in.Other Video Game News:EA is testing a new streaming service and is looking for volunteersApple Arcade has a launch date a...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 39 min
So, better late than never, right?Catherine: Full Body (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) – September 3 - $60Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – September 3 - $20Creature in the Well (Xbox One/Game Pass, Switch, PC) – September 6 - $15Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) – September 6 - $40NBA 2K20 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – September 6 - $60Gears 5 (Xbox One/Game Pass, PC) – September 10 - $60Borderlands 3 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadi...
Sep 11, 2019•21 min
NewsQuick PAX review, more coming when Cliff returnsGears 5 incoming! ....and Dave Bautista will be a playable characterSEA OF THIEVES!Nintendo DirectOverwatch 10.15.19SMASH - Banjo Kazooie available in Smash Bros... NOW!SMASH - Terry from Fatal Fury is next to the Fight....SMASH - 4 of 5 announced but wait theres more!Divinity Original Sin 2 - Steam and Switch Cross SaveDOOM 64 rereleasePokemon Sword and Shield - Lots of CustomizationSNES GAMES INCOMING to Switch Online - 20 games launch tomorr...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Video games are currently going through their own #MeToo moment and it all blew up yesterday, with multiple women calling out powerful men in the games industry, including Jeremy Soule composer on The Elder Scrolls and Guild Wars series and Alec Holowka developer of Night in the Woods and Aquaria.Also: Telltale games are back in business...sortaThe classic versions of Aladdin and The Lion King are coming back to modern consoles in OctoberThe Ion Fury launch has been marred by the revelation of t...
Aug 29, 2019•56 min
Gamestop layoffs, Death Standing gameplay, Spiderman news and more!
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Ok, it's probably not really a mystery, but Cliff writes the show notes and he wasn't there, so it's a mystery to him!
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Gamers are harassing the creators of Ooblets to the tune "tens of thousands of messages" because they decided to go exclusive on the Epic Game Store. Don't do that, it sucks. Somehow the release of the Commander Lilith convinced two millions people to buy Borderlands 2. Meanwhile, over 100 millions kids are playing Roblox even though there are a lot of better games available. The Now Man's Sky: Beyond update is coming out next week and the Cataclysm patch for Anthem is now available.QuestionsVin...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Unless you're a huge Madden football fan or love old school WoW there isn't a ton of new video games coming out in August 2019, but Rad, Life is Strange 2 and Blair Witch look to be solid indie entries.Madden 20 [PC, PS4, XBOX] – August 2Friday The 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition [Switch] – August 13Rad [ PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch] - August 20Life Is Strange 2 - Episode 4 [PC, PS4, XBOX] – August 22Oninaki [PC, PS4, Switch] – August 22World of Warcraft Classic [PC] – August 27Blair Witch [PC...
Aug 01, 2019•10 min
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Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Nintendo will now fix your drifting Joy Cons for free, no muss, no fuss. They will even give you a refund if you've paid for it in the past! Nintendo is also upping the number of levels you can upload for Mario Maker 2 from 32 to 64. Sea of Thieves is adding pets to the game "soon" and also adding microtransactions so you can buy pets (and emotes and ship cosmetics). Overwatch is making a HUGE change to the way their matchmaking works by introducing the "Role Queue" system where you will pick a ...
Jul 25, 2019•55 min
Building off last week's announcement of the Switch Lite, it looks like the main Switch line might be getting a new look under the hood as well! Do you really need to see what it looks like when somebody's spine gets ripped out? The folks behind the new Mortal Kombat movie thing so, confirming that it's going to be rated R and will have fatalities. In addition to their new Lord of the Rings show, Amazon has also announced that they are going to be producing a F2P MMO set in the LotR universe (wh...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 16 min
After denying rumors about a new console for months, Nintendo announced the Switch Lite, a smaller handheld console that although it looks like a Switch, cannot be docked to a TV. It will play all existing Switch games and comes out in September with a list price of $199.99.Donkey Kong 3 and Wrecking Crew will be added to Nintendo Online in July, along with a new feature that will allow all games to be rewinded during game play to help you get through the tough bits.Smash hit Cuphead will be get...
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 26 min
It looks like we finally escaped the post E3 doldrums! First up this week, Rainbow Six Siege is getting an awesome sounding cowboy mode that runs through July 16th and you can get free gear just by logging in! Because of a new deal with the Epic Store, Shenmue 3 backers won't be getting a Steam key for a year post launch (but you can always switch to the PS4 if you want). If you bought a new video card in the last month or two you are not going to be happy with today's surprise launch from Nvidi...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Sorry we are a couple of days late! July is a bit of a slow month, but there are some great indie games coming out and a couple of fun looking AAA games too!Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (PlayStation 4, PC, Mac) – July 2, 2019 - $40Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Edition (Switch) – July 2 - $30Stranger Things 3: The Game (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – July 4, 2019 - $20They Are Billions (Xbox One) – July 5 - $25Sea of Solitude (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) – July 5, 2019 - $20B...
Jul 01, 2019•20 min
We are still feeling the post E3 news drought, but there are still a few things to talk about, including how cool Phil Spencer is, Mario Battle Royale and some new developments that involve both PUBG and Dead Space.QuestionsVinny: What're your thoughts on "completing" games (ie: rolling credits)? Will you play other games while trying to roll credits? Do you not buy other games until you roll credits? Are you disappointed if you don't roll credits? At what point do you decide the game isn't a ga...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 7 min
