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Seasoned Gaming Bitcast

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The Bitcast is your weekly show covering the biggest topics in gaming with industry, technical, and legal insight.
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Episodes

Episode 198 : Can Halo Infinite Overcome the Live Service Challenges?

In Bitcast 198 the guys sit down to revisit live-service games once again with the debut of Halo Infinite's season 2 trailer. They also chat on achievements and trophies, Max Payne returning, a new Tomb Raider, Lego Star Wars Skywalker Saga, bad games we love, and Halo Episode 3.

Apr 11, 20222 hr 48 min

Episode 197 : Where Do Gaming Events Go From Here?

In Bitcast 197 the guys discuss the cancellation of E3 2022 and what it means for gaming shows in the future. They also discuss the revised PlayStation Plus, reviews on Weird West, Breath of the Wild 2 and Diablo 4 updates, and more!

Apr 04, 20222 hr 36 min

An Open Conversation with Kahlief Adams of Spawn on Me

Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic. In this open conversation, Ains sits down with Spawn On Me founder Kahlief Adams. They discuss Spawn On Me's growth, Kahlief's work on speaking for POC and underrepresented voices in gaming, being featured on The Game Awards, why New York pizza is the best, and more!

Mar 30, 20221 hr 8 min

Episode 196 : What's Next for the Witcher Franchise

In Bitcast 196 the guys sit down to discuss what's next for Witcher franchise and how CD Projekt Red can simultaneously move on from Cyberpunk 2077 and top Witcher 3. They also chat on the Halo TV Series premiere, new releases in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Ghostwire Tokyo, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, PlayStation's acquisition of Haven Studios, and more!

Mar 28, 20222 hr 20 min

Episode 195 : Can Starfield Have the Impact of Skyrim?

In Bitcast 195 the guys sit down to discuss the latest look at Starfield's development and the impact that it could have post-release. They also chat on Hogwarts Legacy, the ID@Xbox showcase including Tunic, issues with Gran Turismo 7, and more!

Mar 21, 20222 hr 14 min

Episode 194 : Can Blizzard Recapture the Magic with Overwatch 2?

In Bitcast 194, the guys sit down to discuss the announcement of Overwatch 2's public beta and impending release. Can it have the same impact on gaming as the first? They also discuss PlayStation's State of Play, Xbox's achievement in critical reception for 2021, Dead Space, Gotham Knights, and more!

Mar 15, 20222 hr 11 min

An Open Conversation with Colin Moriarty of Last Stand Media

Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic. In this first Open Conversation, Ains sits down with Last Stand Media CEO Colin Moriarty to have a wide-ranging discussion. Topics include his past with IGN and Kinda Funny, Last Stand Media's success with Patreon, representation and the politics within the gaming industry, and a lot more.

Mar 14, 20221 hr 22 min

Episode 193 : The Ups and Downs of Live Service Games

In Bitcast 193 the guys sit down to discuss the benefits and negatives of live-service models. They touch on what games do it well, others that need improvement, and the expectations for developers. They also touch on Gran Turismo 7, Destiny 2's raid, Elden Ring, and more!

Mar 07, 20222 hr 22 min

Episode 192 : Elden Ring is an Instant Classic

In Bitcast 192, the guys discuss Elden Ring's launch and its significance as one of the greatest games ever created. They also chat on Destiny 2's Witch Queen expansion, the review process, and have a debate over open-world game design!

Mar 01, 20222 hr 11 min

Episode 191 : Horizon Forbidden West and PlayStation Studios

In Bitcast 191, the guys discuss the state of PlayStation Studios including the latest release in Horizon Forbidden West. They also chat Cyberpunk's latest upgrade, the BioShock movie being developed, Nintendo removing content, and more!

Feb 21, 20221 hr 59 min

Episode 190 : The Future of Call of Duty Under Xbox

In Bitcast 190 the guys sit down to talk about the future of Call of Duty including Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2, and the future of the IP under Xbox. They also cover Nintendo's Direct, The Wolf Among Us 2, controversy surrounding Martha is Dead, and more!

Feb 14, 20222 hr 33 min

Episode 189 : Breaking Down PlayStation's Acquisition of Bungie

In Bitcast 189 we welcome Rick Hoeg as the 4th member of our panel! We discuss what that means for the show going forward. For our main topic we then dive into all of the details of PlayStation's acquisition of Bungie including the outlook for Destiny, movie/show rights, and more. We also touch on GTA6, Gran Turismo 7, our reviews for SIFU and Dying Light 2, and more!

Feb 07, 20222 hr 25 min

Episode 188 : Recognizing Elden Ring's Full Potential

In Bitcast 188 the guys breakdown the latest information on Elden Ring including an interview with Hidetaka Miyazaki on the game's difficulty. They also chat about the three new Star Wars games in development by EA, Xbox working with Certain Affinity on a Monster Hunter style game, Battle Royale for Halo Infinite, Xbox Fiscal results, and more!

Jan 31, 20222 hr 2 min

Episode 187 : Breaking Down Xbox Acquiring Activision-Blizzard

In Bitcast 187, Richard Hoeg of Hoeg Law joins the panel to break down all of the details of the gaming industry's largest acquisition in history. We examine the legal details of Microsoft buying Activision-Blizzard, what it means for future IPs, global reach, exclusivity, and more.

Jan 24, 20222 hr 23 min

Episode 186 : Xbox Game Pass's Impact in 2022

In Bitcast 186, we welcome back the host of the Xbox Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr, to discuss how Xbox will utilize Game Pass in 2022. We also touch on first quarter releases, Dying Light 2 and the Hitman Trilogy, the first big delay of 2022, and more!

Jan 17, 20222 hr 6 min

Episode 185 : PlayStation Leans on Horizon for PS VR2 and PS5

For our first Bitcast of 2022 we welcome back prior guest and friend of the show NeoGameSpark to discuss PlayStation's big plans for the Horizon IP in 2022. We discuss the PlayStation VR2 announcement, Ubisoft+ coming to Xbox, E3 in LA being canceled again, and more!

Jan 10, 20222 hr 22 min

Episode 184 : Let's Have an Honest Chat about Nintendo

In the final Bitcast of 2021, we sit down with Nintendo fan and show host, Barry Carenza, to have an honest conversation on the state of Nintendo. We touch on the Switch, their game lineup, Nintendo Online, and more!

Dec 20, 20212 hr 4 min

Episode 182 : PlayStation Moves to Compete with Xbox Game Pass

In Bitcast 182, friend of the show and host of Project XTalk, Kevin Ainsworth, to discuss PlayStation evolving their services to compete with Xbox Game Pass. We'll also touch on The Game Awards and on-going Activision controversy, Battlefield's long-term overhaul, Halo Infinite updates, and more!

Dec 06, 20212 hr 3 min

Episode 180 : Halo Infinite is Hitting On All Fronts

In Bitcast 180, the guys are back to discuss Halo Infinite's early multiplayer launch, campaign impressions, and overall early success. They also chat on Activision and Bobby Kotick, the running GOTY race, and more!

Nov 23, 20212 hr 5 min

Episode 178 : Forza Horizon 5 Heats Up The Game Of The Year Discussion

In Bitcast 178 the guys discuss Forza Horizon 5 and its impact on the 2021 game of the year considerations. They also discuss a huge week in gaming with Call of Duty Vanguard, Elden Ring gameplay, new Halo Infinite details, Sega's deal with Microsoft, and more!

Nov 08, 20212 hr 20 min

Episode 177 : Live Halloween Special

In this special Bitcast, the guys break down Halo Infinite campaign footage, PlayStation's State of Play and then host a live discussion on scary games, favorite horror moments, and a bunch of Halloween related topics!

Nov 01, 20212 hr 29 min

Episode 176 : Discussing The State Of PlayStation

In Bitcast 176 the guys sit down to discuss the state of PlayStation including their upcoming lineup, future plans, successes, what they would like to see, and more. They also touch on Splinter Cell returning, the GTA Trilogy remakes, Cyberpunk and Witcher updates, October releases and reviews, and more!

Oct 25, 20212 hr 4 min

Episode 175 : DC FanDome Provides Gotham Knights And Suicide Squad Glimpses

In Bitcast 175, the guys are back together to discuss DC FanDome including the newest looks at Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad (and maybe some movie chatter too). They also touch on Nintendo's Online Expansion Pack, the Xbox Series X mini-fridge, competitive Halo Infinite, new details on Avowed, and more!

Oct 18, 20212 hr 2 min

Episode 174 : Metroid Dread Returns Samus to the Spotlight

In Bitcast 174, friend of the show and first time guest K. Asante joins the panel to discuss the return of Metroid alongside the Switch OLED model. We also discuss the Battlefield open beta, the GTA Trilogy remake, the future of the Yakuza series without Nagoshi, and more!

Oct 11, 20211 hr 58 min

Special : Halo Infinite Multiplayer Roundtable

In this special show, a cast of Halo veterans sit down to discuss the state of Halo Infinite multiplayer, their thoughts on the Arena and Big Team Battle play, game modes, map designs, weaponry, and more!

Oct 08, 20212 hr 27 min

Episode 173 : PlayStation Continues To Expand Its First-Party Studios

In Bitcast 173, friend of the show 3Bit joins the panel to discuss PlayStation's continued expansion of its first-party studios. We also discuss the continued Halo Infinite Flight, some major rumors including the return of Twisted Metal and Konami titles, and next week's major game launches!

Oct 04, 20212 hr 16 min

Episode 172 : Halo Infinite Aims To Rejuvenate The Franchise

In Bitcast 172, friend of the show Eric Jaxson joins to discuss the Halo Infinite flight and expectations for Xbox's mega-shooter. We also break down the Nintendo Direct, chat on Perfect Dark, the on-going saga with Blizzard, and more!

Sep 27, 20211 hr 58 min
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