E3 has ended and we’re here to cover anything we may have missed. The main focus in the news is Nintendo’s E3 Direct featuring a new 2D Metroid game and a Breath of the Wild 2 teaser. In other news, Cyberpunk 2077 has returned to the PlayStation Store and Back 4 Blood shares their plans for DLC. Playing and Watching is focused on Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart which Dave finished and Michael just started. In Questions from the Community, we have some Death Stranding and Kingdom Hearts fun. Openin...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 85
In this special E3 episode we cover Summer Game Fest, Ubisoft, Square Enix and the main event, the Xbox Bethesda Showcase. Everything is here, Elden Ring, Halo Infinite, Rainbow Six Extraction, Starfield and so much more. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchandise click below: https://teespring.com/digital-days-gaming...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 39 min
We are one week from E3/ Summer Game Fest and news is light, but luckily PlayStation still made headlines with the delay of God of War and Gran Turismo 7 and the news that both games will be Cross Gen, coming to both the PS4 and PS5. In other news, Warner Bros. and Ubisoft set expectations for their E3 showcases and Dave and MJC theorize the logic and plans set by both companies. Sorry for the short episode this week, we’ll have a couple episodes next week to cover E3 and all the various showcas...
Jun 10, 2021•54 min•Ep. 84
We are two weeks away from E3 and one week away from whatever you call pre-E3 and there game industry is already in full swing. Last week there were tons of streams including ones for Horizon Forbidden West, Far Cry 6 and Dying Light 2. Then with E3 rapidly approaching we have some idea of what to expect with publishers and developers marking days in the calendar. In Playing and Watching, Biomutant and Knockout City still has everyone’s attention and in Community questions we talk Switch Pro and...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 83
This week is light on news as the industry prepares for the return of E3. We do have some info on what to expect at this year’s show plus PlayStation and Techland are getting things out of the way early with planned showcases for Horizon Forbidden West and Dying Light 2. In Playing and Watching, Dave returns to Destiny hard and MJC played news games Knockout City and Biomutant. In Questions, we find out Dave is down with the clowns and we go over some of our favorite video game soundtracks. Open...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 82
It’s a news heavy week, with AT&T quitting the media business and spinning off the Warner Media assets including WB Interactive (Games), Sony humbl bragged about the amount of games they currently have in development and Ubisoft is focusing more on Free-To-Play games from here on out. Playing and Watching, features some Mass Effect, Returnal and Destiny 2 chatter. And MJC gives him early impressions on the Roccat Pyro keyboard. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.co...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 81
This week we get even more unexpected info from the Epic Games vs. Apple trial, including how much Epic games offered PlayStation to bring their exclusives to the Epic Games Store. Plus the announcements of new entries coming to the Yakuza/Judgement and The Division franchises. And finally some bad news on how long this PS5 shortage/demand will last. In Playing and Watching, there’s some more Returnal talk along with some Monster Hunter Rise impressions. Then MJC has a rant about 90’s sitcoms. O...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 80
This week on Digital Days Gaming, the battle between Epic Games and Apple heats up and we get to enjoy the random stats and financial figures that are coming out during the process. In other news, Xbox doubled down on PC while PlayStation struck a deal with Discord to bring that platform to PSN. In Playing, we focus on Returnal and talk about our early experiences with the new PS5 exclusive. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using Pa...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 79
This week on Digital Days Gaming, Dave and MJC talk about the new mystery project at Respawn and how busy the studio is. Then we have PlayStation news to go over including, a new Plus benefit being tested in Poland called PlayStation Video Pass and PlayStation inking a deal with Firewalk Studios on an exclusive title. In Playing and Watching, there’s MLB the Show talk amongst other games as the guys are preparing to play Returnal later this week. And for those interested, MJC has a new movie pod...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 78
Welcome to the first episode of Safe to Spoil, a journey into old games. In the inaugural episode MJC is joined by Chris Penwell for a deep dive into the world of Enslaved: Odyssey to the West from Ninja Theory. They don't hold back as they go over everything from the gameplay, story and the impression the game made on both Ninja Theory and the industry. You can find Chris on Twitter as @PenwellWrites as well as on the Active Quest and Go Beyond: A My Hero Academia Podcast...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 14 min
After a few long episodes in a row, we have a lighter show this week. In news, Jeff Kaplan has left Blizzard, PlayStation has backtracked on closing the PS3 and Vita digital stores and Nintendo had another indie showcase. Playing and Watching led to some discussion on MLB The Show and all the shows and movies we’ve been distracting ourselves with. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://w...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 77
In this episode MJC sits down with Astro Aqua Kitty developer, Dugan Jackson to talk about the recently released game. We cover the development of Astro Aqua Kitty, the previous Aqua Kitty game and releasing a PlayStation Vita game on the platform weeks after it was announced that the platform’s store was closing. Astro Aqua Kitty is available now on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Vita. You can check out Tikipod and their other work over at https://tikipod.com/...
Apr 16, 2021•27 min
This week we go long on news and rumors. First up, PlayStation 5 is finally adding cold storage for PS5 games. Microsoft is reportedly in the process of recruiting Kojima and PlayStation has a few internal issues happening at some of their studios including Bend, Naughty Dog and one of their support studios. Get ready for a remake of The Last of Us and more Uncharted! Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 76
This week Josh returns and we dive into E3 2021 updates, The Last of Us HBO series, the PS3 store closure and how disappointed we are that digital games will be lost forever. Then we talk about MLB The Show coming to Xbox Game Pass Day One. In Playing and Watching we talk Outriders, It Takes Two and Minecraft. We dabble with light spoilers for Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do s...
Apr 08, 2021•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 75
This week we have confirmation that Sony is closing the online stores for the PS3, PSP and Vita. We also have word from CD Projekt Red on how they plan to handle games in the future after their troubles with Cyberpunk 2077. In Playing, Dave started playing It Takes Two with his wife and MJC is playing a new wrestling game called RetroMania Wrestling. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https:...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 74
This week there is tons of PlayStation news including the potential shuttering of the PS3, PSP and Vita storefronts, the reveal of PlayStation’s next generation VR controllers and Sony acquiring the fighting game tournament Evo. As for what we played this week we discuss Avengers on PS5, Empire of Sin and more. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 73
The Great Bethesda Exclusivity Saga may have finally ended with the recent Microsoft-Bethesda roundtable stream. We have a definitive statement from Phil Spencer that may or may not have just a tiny bit of wiggle room. In other news, Jade Raymond has formed a new studio and is working with PlayStation on an exclusive and then we dive into the various rumors on a Nintendo Switch Pro. In Playing, MJC spent some time with Century: Age of Ashes on Steam which is currently in beta. Opening song is De...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 72
This week the deal that rocked the gaming world last year is finally closed, Microsoft is now the owner of Bethesda and its eight studios. What does this mean for the future of the console race and do we have a clear answer on if PlayStation will see a Bethesda game beyond this year? Then we talk about what we are playing and talk about game chat etiquette. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link....
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 71
This week on Digital Days Gaming, we recap the recent State of Play from PlayStation, changes at EA in regards to Battlefield 6, Anthem and Dragon Age. Plus we talk about the possible closing of Sony’s Japan Studio. In Playing, Dave tried the Outriders demo while MJC is back playing Final Fantasy XIV Online. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you wo...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 70
We have a packed show this week from the recent Nintendo Direct to Blizzcon 2021 and Sony’s surprise GQ interview. We have a lot to talk about especially with Sony which revealed more about their 2021 lineup; Horizon Forbidden West slated to still come out in 2021 and Gran Turismo slipping into 2022. Then we have the first acknowledgement of PlayStation VR 2 on PS5! In Playing and Watching there’s some spoiler-free Wandavision talk along with Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Puss! On Nintendo Switch, Dest...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 69
It’s a chill week in news, we have release dates for Marvel’s Avengers on PS5 and Xbox Series S|X and a release date for Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. Then we have a huge discussion on The Last of Us TV series, from the casting of Joel and Ellie to what our expectations are for the series as a whole. Playing and Watching is focused on Destiny 2, Uncharted Lost Legacy and MJC’s adventures in Xbox Game Pass on mobile. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d lik...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 68
This week on Digital Days Gaming, MJC and Dave dive deep into PS5 sales data, the possible plans for E3 2021 and how Gearbox sold for 1.3 billion dollars. In Playing and Watching, we briefly agree that the Superbowl was boring and then talk about games including Division 2, Destiny’s latest season, The Medium and Uncharted Lost Legacy. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 67
This week on Digital Days Gaming, MJC and Dave both played The Medium on Xbox Series S|X. MJC messed with Destruction All Stars and cleaned up some games in his backlog while Dave played Cyber Shadow. In News, we learned details on Mass Effect: Legendary Edition and MLB the Show on Xbox and PS5. And the final news story is Google shutting down their Stadia servers and what this means for the future of the platform. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like ...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 66
It’s a busy news week with rumors of a Knights of the Old Republic sequel, Activison merging Vicarious Visions into Blizzard and Microsoft announcing a price hike for Xbox Live Gold only to reverse course hours later. Plus my favorite type of news, Uncharted Movie news! In Playing and Watching we talk about our hopes for The Medium, our time with Titanfall 2 and other games. Community questions bring topics on how to stop console resellers and wrestling talk. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy -...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 65
Chandler Wood ( @finchstrife ) from PlayStation Lifestyles joins Dave in a discussion on all things Destiny 2: Beyond Light. https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/ Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ Patreon Discord Twitter: @DigitalDaysPod Dave Twitter: @GoodDaveHunt Michael Twitter: @The1stMJC Twitch: @DigitalDaysGaming Facebook Page Facebook Group YouTube...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 48 min
This week on DDG! Ubisoft is working on a Star Wars game with the developers of Divison, Hogwarts Legacy was delayed and CD Projekt Red released an apology video for Cyberpunk 2077. In Playing and Watching, MJC reviews Scott Pilgrim vs. the World the Game, Dave finally tried Hades and MJC rants to Dave about how much he hated Ready Player One. Then in #AskDigitalDays, we discuss the importance of Mass Effect and Witcher 3 on the industry and what we think about Returnal. Opening song is Deja Vu ...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 64
Our focus this week is the news that Lucas Films is reestablishing their game’s division and are working with Bethesda and Machine Games to make an Indiana Jones game! In other news, Amazon revealed the Top 10 Best Selling Games of 2020 and Sony gave some release windows for some third party PS5 games. Playing and Watching features some small talk about the PS5 Spider-Man games and What Remains of Edith Finch. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to do...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 63
It’s a New Year and Dave and MJC have a ton of games to talk about from their holiday break. Dave beat all the Spider-man games and MJC went through Game Pass on Xbox Series X and some backwards compatible PS4 games through the PS5. There’s some light news this week like the possible end of production for some PS4 consoles and the PS5 getting a much requested feature. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 62
It’s a new year and like Dave always says “Keep moving forward” and that’s what we do in this episode as we look forward to 2021 and hypothesize what are the game’s to watch out for in 2021. What games do we expect to launch in 2021 and what games have our attention when they release. If you enjoyed the show please share it with your friends or give us a 5 star rating on iTunes or Podcast Addict. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us usi...
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 61
Can you believe 2020 is almost over and while the industry goes on break, Dave and MJC are here to recap the year. The guys go over the biggest stories from E3’ changes and cancellation to Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda and Cyberpunk 2077’s troubled launch. Then we shift gears and Dave and MJC each pick their Top 3 Games of the Year! If you enjoyed the show please share it with your friends or give us a 5 star rating on iTunes or Podcast Addict. Opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 60
