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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 227 : Is Hogwarts Legacy the Dream Harry Potter Game?

In Bitcast 227 the guys sit down to discuss the Hogwart's Legacy showcase and what it represents for long-time Harry Potter fans. They also discuss their progress and thoughts on God of War Ragnarok, Remedy's plans for Control 2, Halo Infinite's Winter Update, and more!

Nov 15, 20222 hr 7 min

Episode 226 : God of War Ragnarok Explodes Onto the Scene

One of the most anticipated games of the year is here and the reviews are in. We talk Game of the Year conversation, debate about PS VR2's pricing and details, discuss The Last of Us HBO series, and more!

Nov 08, 20222 hr 29 min

Episode 225 : Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Takes Over

The biggest game of the year is here and as expected it's taking over the conversation across the industry. We talk about Modern Warfare 2's release and current issues along with what to expect from Warzone 2 in a few weeks. We also chat on Rocksteady's founders departing, Somerville launching in November, PlayStation's London Studio's new game, Halloween favorites, and more!

Oct 31, 20222 hr 4 min

Episode 224 : A Plague Tale Requiem Kicks Off the Holiday Season

The fantastic four are back together again as Ains re-joins the crew to discuss A Plague Tale Requiem, Gotham Knights, God of War Ragnarok impressions, Modern Warfare 2's early launch, and the holiday rush. They also chat Resident Evil and Silent Hill showcases, continue the Xbox/Acquisition chat on "As the Acquisition Turns", and more!

Oct 25, 20222 hr 33 min

Episode 223 : Where Do VR and the Metaverse Go From Here?

In Bitcast 223 Hoeg has the helm as Ains is on a family vacation. Hoeg, Travis, and Dan discuss the new Quest Pro, PS VR2, and what's next for VR and the Metaverse. They also chat new game releases, Xbox's response to the CMA, the great 30 fps debate, and more!

Oct 18, 20222 hr 17 min

Episode 222 : The Future of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077

In Bitcast 222 the guys discuss CD Projekt Red's roadmap for The Witcher and Cyberpunk IPs and what they'd like to see from the upcoming games. They also talk about Dead Space and Need for Speed returning, Brazil approving Xbox's acquisition of Activision on "As the Acquisition Turns", and more!

Oct 11, 20222 hr 26 min

Episode 221 : The Death of Google Stadia and Future of Cloud Gaming

In Bitcast 221 the guys discuss the death of Google Stadia and what it means for the future of cloud gaming. They also provide a legal update on Xbox's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, E3's dates and plans for 2023, Skull and Bones latest delay, new game premieres, and more.

Oct 04, 20222 hr 27 min

Episode 220 : Are Developers Focusing on Comics Too Much?

In Bitcast 220 the guys sit down to review all of the comic-book based games in development and pose the question: is it too much of a focus for developers? They also chat on the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 beta, Halo Infinite's Battle Royale future, Overwatch 2, Logitech's G CLOUD handheld, and more!

Sep 27, 20222 hr 4 min

Episode 219 : Call of Duty Shows Why it's So Valuable

In Bitcast 219 the full panel is back and ready to discuss a massive week in gaming. They touch on Call of Duty's NEXT presentation and the on-going discussion around Xbox acquiring Activision-Blizzard and thus COD. They also talk PlayStation State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and more!

Sep 20, 20222 hr 19 min

Episode 218 : Assassin's Creed Mirage Goes Back to Basics

In Bitcast 218 Dan is still on vacation so the trio of Ains, Travis, and Hoeg tackle Ubisoft's Forward event including Assassin's Creed Mirage and the future teases. They also discuss Cyberpunk's update and expansion, Midnight Suns release date, Splatoon 3 and Steelrising releases, and more!

Sep 12, 20222 hr 18 min

Episode 217 : The Future of Halo, Call of Duty, and Assassin's Creed

In Bitcast 217 Dan is on vacation and so our good friend and host of The Trophy Room, Joseph Moran, rejoins the Bitcast to chat about the Halo Infinite roadmap/343i's delivery, Call of Duty and Activision-Blizzard games in Game Pass, and Assassin's Creed Mirage. The guys also chat on Immortality, The Last of Us Part 1 re-release, and more!

Sep 06, 20222 hr 20 min

Episode 216 : Dragon Age, Anthem, and BioWare with Mark Darrah

The guys are back! In episode 216 they welcome former BioWare Executive Producer Mark Darrah to the show to discuss his time with BioWare, role in Dragon Age and how the new entry was coming along, what happened with Anthem (I mean comon we have to talk Anthem!), the presence of EA, and more. Prior to the discussion, the guys also discuss their favorite games from Gamescom, the PS5 price hike, PS5 Edge controller, and more!

Aug 30, 20222 hr 52 min

Episode 215 : Designing the Perfect Video Game

In Bitcast 215 the guys sit down to design the perfect video game. We discuss several aspects and each come up with what we believe would be the perfect game. They also tackle the latest news including another major delay with Hogwarts Legacy, Cult of the Lamb's launch, and more!

Aug 16, 20222 hr 30 min

Episode 214 : Callisto Protocol Headlines the 2022 Holiday Season

In Bitcast 214 the guys sit down to discuss 2022's holiday season lineup including a focus on Callisto Protocol and it's approach to reviving the love of "Dead Space horror." They also touch on PlayStation's comments about Xbox owning Call of Duty, Tencent aiming to own more of Ubisoft, Koch Media's rebrand to Plaion, and more!

Aug 09, 20222 hr 28 min

Episode 213 : How Will Changes at Rockstar Affect GTA6?

In Bitcast 213 Travis is off on an adventure so he is replaced by Bitcast regular Docta Moe! The guys discuss the reports about changes at Rockstar and how that may impact the juggernaut that is Grand Theft Auto 6. They also check in on Xbox and PlayStation financial results, talk about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 now that it's finally out, discuss the updated look at PS VR2, and more!

Aug 02, 20222 hr 23 min

Episode 211 : The Biggest Games in the Second Half of 2022

In Bitcast 211 the guys sit down to discuss what's coming in the second half of the year including details on Saints Row, Splatoon 3, Modern Warfare 2/Warzone 2.0, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Gotham Knights, Bayonetta 3, and a LOT more. They also touch on Skate going free to play, PlayStation's Stars loyalty program, and more!

Jul 19, 20222 hr 25 min

Episode 210 : What's Wrong With Your Favorite Game

In Bitcast 210 the guys talk about the return of E3 and God of War Ragnarok before pulling off the gloves and telling you all the issues with your favorite games of all time. It's time for a good game roast!

Jul 12, 20222 hr 28 min

Episode 209 : Predicting the Game of the Year for 2022

In Bitcast 209 Ains, Travis, and Rick sit down to discuss the contenders for Game of the Year as we cross into July and what games releasing this year have a chance at the award. They also talk Halo Infinite Co-Op, Overwatch 2, Mario and Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Gotham Knights, and more!

Jul 05, 20222 hr 28 min

Episode 208 : From Software and Bloodborne 2?

In Bitcast 208, host of The Trophy Room, Joseph Moran, joins the guys to talk about the latest interview with From Software CEO Hidetaka Miyazaki including their next project and the possibility of Elden Ring 2 and Bloodborne 2. They also chat on Plague Tale Requiem, how October 2022 is stacking up to be an all-time great month, our predictions for Nintendo's Direct including Breath of the Wild 2, and more!

Jun 27, 20222 hr 21 min

Episode 207 : The Future of Final Fantasy

In Bitcast 207, with Hoeg out the guys are joined by The Backlog Chronicles host Doctor Moe to discuss all things Final Fantasy including FF7 Rebirth, FF16, FF7 Crisis Core, and the long running debate of FF7 Remake coming to Xbox. They also talk reviews for The Quarry and TMNT Shredder's Revenge, the Xbox extended showcase, and closing out Summer Game Fest!

Jun 20, 20222 hr 7 min

Episode 206 : Xbox / Bethesda Showcase and Summer Game Fest

In this special Bitcast, the guys discuss everything Summer Game Fest including the Xbox and Bethesda showcase. They chat on their favorite reveals, surprises, most-anticipated games, and whether or not we still believe E3 has been replaced!

Jun 14, 20223 hr 24 min

Episode 205 : State of Play, Game Fest, and Xbox Summer Show Discussion

In Bitcast 205 the guys sit down to discuss PlayStation's State of Play including Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy 16, Callisto Protocol, and more. They also chat about their expectations and expectations for Summer Game Fest, the Xbox/Bethesda showcase, and more!

Jun 06, 20222 hr 35 min

Episode 204 : PlayStation Looks to the Future with Live-Service

In Bitcast 204 the guys sit down to discuss PlayStation's business report and their new focus on digital revenue and live service titles. They also discuss the upcoming State of Play, the Star Wars Jedi Survivor teaser, upcoming game-related TV shows, and maybe even a little Star Wars and Stranger Things...

May 31, 20222 hr 14 min

Episode 203 : Analyzing PlayStation's New PS Plus Service

In Bitcast 203 the guys discuss the new details of PlayStation's revised PS Plus service including classic titles, Ubisoft+ addition, and Trophies being added to classic games? They also chat on news of a failed EA merger, Death Stranding 2 leaking, the Halo Series Finale, and more!

May 23, 20222 hr 31 min

Episode 202 : Xbox's Starfield Delay Raises Questions

In Bitcast 202 the guys sit down to discuss the big delay news out of Xbox and Bethesda within a broader scope: why do we see so many AAA game delays, does it signify a bigger issue, and what is the best course of action? They also touch on Dead Space, Gotham Knights gameplay footage, Star Wars Jedi Survivor info, and yes the Halo TV series.

May 16, 20222 hr 41 min

An Open Conversation With ACG

Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic. In this open conversation, Ains sits down with Jeremy Penter otherwise known as ACG. They cover a wide range of topics including content creation, his journey through, the power of Google and YouTube, what's next for the gaming industry, and more!

May 12, 20222 hr 5 min

Episode 201 : Expectations for the Xbox Showcase and Summer Game Fest

In Bitcast 201, the guys are back to their regular programming with a discussion on their hopes and expectations for the summer game shows including Summer Game Fest and the Xbox/Bethesda Showcase. They also talk about Embracer's acquisition of Square-Enix's IPs and somehow get into a long discussion on encumbrance in games?

May 09, 20222 hr 44 min

Episode 200 : Gaming Memories and Nostalgia with the Community

To celebrate Bitcast 200, the guys invited members from all around the gaming community to come and share gaming memories and stories. As always, we aim to be a positive force in the industry and we could think of no better way.

May 02, 20222 hr 42 min

Episode 199 : What Makes an Excellent Open-World Game?

In Bitcast 199, host of the Xbox Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr, joins the guys to discuss what makes a memorable open-world game. They also chat on Halo Infinite BR rumors and the future of Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher.

Apr 18, 20222 hr 31 min
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