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Back to our regularly scheduled programming, featuring official confirmation of Fallout 5, the reveal of the next chapter in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy and an update and the lowest rated game in metacritic history: Diablo Immortal.  #ThisWeekInVideogames #Fallout5 #FinalFantasy -- If you want to check out the Friends Per Second Podcast, you can find all the links to it here:  https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond -- Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is through my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skillupyt -- Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390 -- Edited by Austin @ausomehd -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkillUpYT?lang=en (@skillupyt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skillup -- Sources:  E3 2023: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-will-return-in-2023-as-a-physical-and-digital-show/1100-6504245/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fFallout 5: https://www.ign.com/articles/todd-howard-bethesda-fallout-5-elder-scrolls-6-starfield?utm_source=twitterFallout 76 Crunch: https://kotaku.com/bethesda-zenimax-fallout-76-crunch-development-1849033233Diablo Immortal: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/diablo-immortal-has-reportedly-earned-blizzard-more-than-24-million/Activision Blizzard: https://www.kotaku.com.au/2022/06/activision-blizzard-clears-itself-of-any-wrongdoing/Infinity Ward: https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-infinity-ward-working-open-world-rpgOverwatch 2 Loot Boxes: https://www.eurogamer.net/overwatch-2-ditching-lootboxes-for-seasonal-battle-pass-and-in-game-storeStadia's death throws: https://www.axios.com/2022/06/17/the-quarry-high-on-life-google-stadiaConsole shortages: https://www.aroged.com/2022/06/17/xbox-cfo-console-shortage-will-persist-throughout-2022/PS5 Pro Controller: https://tryhardguides.com/official-playstation-5-pro-controllers-coming-soon-hardware-details/Sonic: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/interviews/sonic-frontiers-interview-fans-dont-yet-understand-whaPassive (Aggressive) PerceptionA system-agnostic TTRPG discussion, asking the questions we care about as tabletop gamersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Sony rolled out the big guns this week: Resident Evil 4 Remake, Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy XVI and more. Just a shame that Diablo Immortal had to come along and everyone's good mood.  #ThisWeekInVideogames #DiabloImmortal #ResidentEvil4 -- Raycevick's Warhammer video: https://youtu.be/RpCKy7D33jE Check out Madshot on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1524550/Madshot/ -- Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is through my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skillupyt -- Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390 -- Edited by Austin @ausomehd -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkillUpYT?lang=en (@skillupyt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skillup -- Sources:  • State of play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr4PGa1sHFQ • Sonic Footage: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/fans-call-on-sega-to-delay-sonic-frontiers-following-gameplay-reveal/ • Abandoned: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/blue-box-dev-behind-ps5s-abandoned-misled-fans-solicited-business-deals-in-toxic-chatroom/1100-6504049/?utm_source=reddit.com • Dreadwolf: https://blog.bioware.com/2022/06/02/our-next-adventure-dragon-age-dreadwolf/?utm_campaign=bw_hd_ww_ic_soco_twt_dreadwolf-title-announce&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&cid=73755&ts=1654188581513 Lootboxes: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/18-european-country-groups-have-joined-the-fight-against-loot-boxes/ • Call of Duty: https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1532397273384046592 • Lootboxes: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/18-european-country-groups-have-joined-the-fight-against-loot-boxes/ • AyaNeo Air: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/aya-neo-plus-handheld-mendocino Evercade EXP: https://evercade.co.uk/exp/ Passive (Aggressive) PerceptionA system-agnostic TTRPG discussion, asking the questions we care about as tabletop gamersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Cyberpunk's first expansion gets (kinda) leaked early, EA reveals their next Star Wars title and we're getting a Gran Turismo movie? From the guy who directed District 9? Oooookaaaay.  #ThisWeekInVideogames #Cyberpunk2077#JediSurvivor -- The Digital Foundry video on PS+ emulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHc9lzVvgCw Hard Drive's apology letter to Papa Elon: https://hard-drive.net/hard-drive-apologizes-to-elon-musk-for-dunking-on-him-too-hard/ -- Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is through my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skillupyt -- Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390 -- Edited by Austin @ausomehd -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkillUpYT?lang=en (@skillupyt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en -- Sources:  • Witcher 4 pre-production: https://twinfinite.net/2022/05/new-witcher-pre-production-cyberpunk-2077-next-gen/ • Cyberpunk expansion  • Leak: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/dialogue-from-cyberpunks-first-expansion-appears-to-have-leaked-outlining-the-main-quest/ • Sony financials:  • Presentation: https://twitter.com/Zuby_Tech/status/1529596904866295811  • Multiplat: https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/26/23142569/sony-playstation-pc-mobile-game-releases-first-party-portfolio  • PC Sales: https://twitter.com/BenjiSales/status/1529599921355116547 • Charging error: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-support-email-reportedly-confirms-that-players-have-to-pay-back-ps-plus-discounts-to-upgrade/  • https://twitter.com/AskPlayStation/status/1529554382014103559 • PS+ Library: https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-plus-launches-in-asia-though-fans-say-its-catalogue-has-far-fewer-games-than-expected • PS+ Emulation: https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2022-sonys-new-playstation-plus-classic-games-emulators-simply-arent-good-enough  •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHc9lzVvgCw • State of Play: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/05/27/state-of-play-next-thursday-brings-new-game-reveals-sneak-peeks-and-updates/ • PSVR2: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-says-playstation-vr-2-will-have-over-20-launch-games/ Battlefield: https://kotaku.com/battlefield-2042-dice-ea-electronic-arts-update-season-1848973007 • Forspoken Delay: https://www.thegamer.com/forspoken-final-fantasy-16-release-date-delay/ • Returnal: https://www.eurogamer.net/looks-like-ps5-exclusive-returnal-is-headed-to-pc • Gearbox: https://www.ign.com/articles/embracer-profits-up-mega-publisher-continues-to-expand • Meta: https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-facebook-owner-meta-tells-hardware-staffers-prepare-cutbacks-2022-05-11/ • Alan Wake: https://exputer.com/news/games/alan-wake-remastered-no-royalty-revenue/ Ghostwire Sequel: https://www.gamesradar.com/ghostwire-tokyos-director-wants-to-make-a-sequel/ Passive (Aggressive) PerceptionA system-agnostic TTRPG discussion, asking the questions we care about as tabletop gamersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

EA looks to expand it's EAmpire, Norman Reedus is lucky he's mates with the boss and The Last of Us Remake may be coming sooner than we think.  #ThisWeekInVideogames #DeathStranding2 #TheLastofUsRemake -- V Rising impressions: https://youtu.be/-J3X3r2jDwA Check out Spirittea on Steam:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/1931010/Spirittea/ -- Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is through my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skillupyt -- Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390 -- Edited by Austin @ausomehd -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkillUpYT?lang=en (@skillupyt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en -- Sources:  • EA Merger: https://puck.news/brian-roberts-one-that-got-away/?fbclid=IwAR1ptN2gX0EwIXBPHbbdnrZWjbQY3ygRAgym9CNF8ff-KV8Alku7pju5zwc  • https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-is-reportedly-pursuing-acquisition-and-merger-options-with-a-number-of-potential-suitors • EA Fifa: https://kotaku.com/ea-layoffs-fifa-22-ea-sports-fc-microtransactions-profi-1848945221 • Raven: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/05/23/activision-blizzard-union-raven/ • Battlefield 64: https://www.gamesradar.com/au/battlefield-2042-update-cuts-breakthrough-multiplayer-back-down-to-64-players/ • Babylon' Fall: https://hanging-garden.babylonsfall.com/news/pages/626279050ba11838708658 • Death Stranding 2: https://www.leoedit.com/culture/norman-reedus-on-the-end-of-an-era/  • https://twitter.com/Kojima_Hideo/status/1527895435213668352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1527895435213668352%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eurogamer.net%2Fkojima-publicly-responds-to-norman-reedus-claims-death-stranding-2-is-in-development • Last of us Remake 2022: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-last-of-us-ps5-remake-is-reportedly-likely-to-be-released-in-2022/ • Sony multiplatform: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sonys-ceo-says-bungie-acquisition-marks-a-major-step-forward-in-becoming-more-multiplatform/ Marvel: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-turned-marvel-down-leading-to-spider-man-on-ps4-exec-reveals/ Passive (Aggressive) PerceptionA system-agnostic TTRPG discussion, asking the questions we care about as tabletop gamersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Starfield's delay rocks Xbox's Christmas plans, a Silent Hill 2 remake maybe be in the works and the next Star Wars game from Respawn get its title leaked.  #ThisWeekInVideogames #Starfield #JediSurvivor -- Dying Light 2 Review: https://youtu.be/VySWWKbnpAw V Rising impressions: https://youtu.be/-J3X3r2jDwA That awesome Hamster article: https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220513-12545/ Check out Rogue Command on Steam:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/1461910/Rogue_Command/ -- Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390 -- Edited by Austin @ausomehd -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkillUpYT?lang=en (@skillupyt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en -- Sources:  • Starfield: https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/1524721132720566272  • https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1524724800949833732 • Xbox Outage: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xboxs-online-drm-under-fire-as-some-users-left-unable-to-play-games-for-4th-day/ • Gears remaster: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gears-of-war-could-be-getting-the-master-chief-collection-treatment-its-claimed/ • PS+: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/05/16/all-new-playstation-plus-game-lineup-assassins-creed-valhalla-demons-souls-ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-nba-2k22-and-more-join-the-service/ • Nintendo Indie Showcase:  • No Silksong - Wayward Strand  • Soundfall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhqempUAW2A  • Gunbrella: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8iWixSvfsI&feature=youtu.be  • TABS - Norther Summer  • Another Crab's Treasure - 2023 • Switch 2: https://twitter.com/VGC_News/status/1524352587990016000 • Silent Hill 2 remake: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/konamis-silent-hill-plans-could-include-a-remake-full-sequel-and-episodic-stories/ • EA Releases:   • FIFA:    • https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/10/tech/ea-sports-fifa-partnership-ending/index.html   • https://www.ea.com/news/ea-sports-fc   •  https://buzleaks.com/fifa-confirms-it-will-create-an-ea-sports-fc-rival-and-says-it-will-be-the-only-authentic-real-game/?article=true  • Need for Speed: https://twitter.com/Codemasters/status/1524704763010502657  • Jedi Survivor: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/fallen-orders-sequel-is-called-star-wars-jedi-survivor-its-claimed/  • Dead Space: https://twitter.com/deadspace/status/1524814759157084162  • Apex 17th: https://twitter.com/PlayApex/status/1524405635483193344  • Middle Earth: https://news.ea.com/press-releases/press-releases-details/2022/Electronic-Arts-Partners-with-Middle-earth-Enterprises-on-the-Development-of-Upcoming-Mobile-Game-The-Lord-of-the-Rings-Heroes-of-Middle-earth/default.aspx • Gotham Knights  • Gameplay: https://youtu.be/hWJB4RRwhqQ  • Next-gen only: https://www.gothamknightsgame.com/en-us/faq • CoD Mobile: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/call-of-duty-mobile-has-topped-650-million-downloads/ • CoD Mobile BR: https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2022/05/call-of-duty-project-aurora-mobile-battle-royale-closed-alpha • Elden Ring: https://www.ign.com/articles/elden-ring-has-had-a-huge-launch-in-the-us?utm_source=twitter Passive (Aggressive) PerceptionA system-agnostic TTRPG discussion, asking the questions we care about as tabletop gamersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Mafia 4 is (apparently) in development, the Warcraft mobile game is revealed and Overwatch 2 isn't exactly setting the world on fire.   #ThisWeekInVideogames #Mafia4 #Overwatch2 -- My Trek to Yomi Review: https://youtu.be/wVLbWiAD03M Check out Power Chord on Steam:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/1724390/Power_Chord/ -- Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390 -- Edited by Austin @ausomehd -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkillUpYT?lang=en (@skillupyt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en -- Sources:  • Square Enix: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-05-03-square-enix-to-retain-just-cause-outriders-and-life-is-strange • Outriders: https://www.tweaktown.com/news/86023/outriders-didnt-make-profit-in-2021-people-can-fly-confirms/index.html • FFXVI: https://www.polygon.com/23059876/final-fantasy-16-development-status-trailer • Summer games fest: https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1522237834878279681 • New Mafia game: https://earlygame.com/gaming/mafia-4-game • NYC Activision: https://www.axios.com/2022/05/04/new-york-city-sues-activision • Cod Vanguard: https://www.ign.com/articles/activision-call-of-duty-vanguard-underperforming-blames-ww2?utm_source=facebook • Overwatch 2: https://www.githyp.com/overwatch-2s-beta-lost-99-of-its-viewers-in-just-the-first-week-on-twitch/ • Warctaft Arclight Rumble • Ubisoft: https://seekingalpha.com/news/3832065-ubisoft-gains-on-report-founding-family-considering-partnering-with-pe-for-takeout  • https://www.vg247.com/ubisoft-founders-considering-partnering-with-private-equity-firm-to-acquire-the-company • POP: https://twitter.com/princeofpersia/status/1521519964074749954 • Xbox Cloud Fortnite: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/05/05/xbox-cloud-gaming-growth-and-evolution/ • Streaming puck: https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/06/xbox-streaming-stick-when/ • Netflix Games: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/04/22/netflix-video-games/  • https://www.eurogamer.net/netflix-reportedly-aiming-to-offer-50-games-to-subscribers-by-the-end-of-2022 • WWE RPG: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/05/new-wwe-game-to-be-announced-why-gaming-is-a-priority-for-wwe-wwe-2k-re-launch-success/ • Shenmue 4: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/there-are-currently-no-concrete-plans-for-shenmue-4-says-yu-suzuki/ • New Battle Royal: https://www.eurogamer.net/neill-blomkamp-backed-gunzilla-games-announces-next-project • Gravity Goal: https://exputer.com/news/industry/gravity-goal/ Passive (Aggressive) PerceptionA system-agnostic TTRPG discussion, asking the questions we care about as tabletop gamersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Final Fantasy XVI might be here sooner than we think, and a massive industry acquisition keeps my Soul Reaver remake/sequel dreams alive.  #ThisWeekInVideogames #DeusEx #LegacyofKainSoulReaver -- Check out Wizfish's Curse of the Dead Gods review: https://youtu.be/hJUPiYR67C4 Check out Source of Madness on Steam:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/1315610/Source_of_Madness/ -- Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390 -- Edited by Austin @ausomehd -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkillUpYT?lang=en (@skillupyt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en -- Sources:  • Embracer:   • Announcement: https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-eidos-crystal-dynamics-and-square-enix-montreal-amongst-other-assets/  • Square: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/news/pdf/20220502%20A_Press%20Release_fin.pdf  • Deus Ex: https://www.shacknews.com/article/130122/deus-ex-ip-will-be-revived-by-eidos-montreal-with-embracer-group-deal-update  • Soul Reaver • Yuji Naka: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-04-28-yuji-naka-took-square-enix-to-court-over-unfinished-balan-wonderworld  • https://twitter.com/Cheesemeister3k/status/1519667053283532801 • Final Fantasy XVI: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/following-delays-final-fantasy-16-is-near-the-end-of-development-producer-says/ • Yakuza 8: https://twinfinite.net/2022/04/yakuza-8-dev-update/ • Xbox Showcase: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/04/28/xbox-and-bethesda-showcase-on-sunday-june-12/ • Game trials PS+: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/timed-game-trials-are-now-a-requirement-for-some-playstation-developers • Facebook run rate: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/extended-reality/meta-burned-2-96-billion-on-reality-labs-last-quarter • Skull and Bones: https://www.eurogamer.net/skull-bones-test-footage-appears-online • Activision deal:  • Shareholders approve: https://investor.activision.com/news-releases/news-release-details/activision-blizzard-stockholders-approve-proposed-microsoft  • Market dubious: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-28/wall-street-is-betting-that-microsoft-activision-deal-will-fail?srnd=premium  • Buffet all in: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-30/buffett-bought-even-more-activision-stock-as-arbitrage-play • Warcraft Mobile: https://twitter.com/Blizzard_Ent/status/1519735155849576450  • PoGO cancelled:  • Reggie NFTs: https://kotaku.com/reggie-fils-aime-nintendo-blockchain-nft-animal-crossin-1848855120?utm_sourc4e=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Passive (Aggressive) PerceptionA system-agnostic TTRPG discussion, asking the questions we care about as tabletop gamersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Ubisoft is (apparently) shopping around for a buyer, Sega's reboots are mix of worrying and cringe, and Diablo Immortal ends up the once place Blizzard said it wouldn't.  #ThisWeekInVideogames #DiabloImmortal #Nintendo -- Check out the Elden Ring VR project: https://www.roadtovr.com/elden-ring-vr-mod-luke-ross And the GameBoy de-make: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKBcFXEL7Wk Check out Selaco on Steam:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592280/Selaco/ -- Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390 -- Edited by Austin @ausomehd -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkillUpYT?lang=en (@skillupyt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en -- Sources:  • Sega: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-19/sega-reboots-crazy-taxi-jet-set-radio-to-chase-fortnite-riches  • Sonic: https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-origins-fans-arent-happy-with-locked-off-dlc-content  • https://twitter.com/devolverdigital/status/1516877660370124801 • Nintendo: https://www.axios.com/nintendo-nlrb-complaint-3bb227c7-40c3-40c5-9578-5190e595a00e.html  • Nintendo culture: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-america-switch-employee-treatment-unionize-nlr-1848828975  • Joycon: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con-drift-fix-repair-center-replace-1848828886 • Sony ads: https://www.businessinsider.com/sony-plans-to-sell-advertising-in-playstation-games-2022-4?IR=T  • https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-is-also-planning-an-in-game-ads-program-similar-to-xbox-report/1100-6502650/?utm_source=reddit.com • Sony Preservation: https://twitter.com/SomeCronzaGuy/status/1518616882357571586 • Halo Update: https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-infinite-update-april-2022 • Ubisoft Acquisition: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-22/assassin-s-creed-publisher-ubisoft-said-to-draw-buyout-interest?sref=P6Q0mxvj  • https://kotaku.com/ubisoft-acquisition-buyout-assassin-s-creed-far-cry-gho-1848831498 • Project Q: https://twitter.com/Ubisoft/status/1517896643345108995 • Roller Champions: https://twitter.com/rollerchampions/status/1516808920454643714?s=21&t=YuxLGU8SCNE8k8ecIQdZ8g • Activision deal: https://tech4gamers.com/xbox-blizzard-before-activision/ • Bobby: https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1515880416011595788?s=21&t=Dz-vQ8zdSYK3JIB_8NKKUQ  • https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-hasnt-discussed-bobby-koticks-post-acquisition-employment-status-its-claimed/ • Activision Earnings: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-blizzard-loses-60-million-monthly-active-users-in-past-year/1100-6502758/ • Avengers: https://twitter.com/PlayAvengers/status/1516450309022703617 • Bethesda Launcher: https://www.pcgamer.com/the-bethesda-launcher-will-be-shut-down-on-may-11/ • Amy Hennig: https://www.starwars.com/news/amy-hennig-skydance-new-media-star-wars-game Passive (Aggressive) PerceptionA system-agnostic TTRPG discussion, asking the questions we care about as tabletop gamersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Cyberpunk expansion and The Witcher 3 next-gen both cop chunky delays and new details emerge for the unannounced Need for Speed.  #ThisWeekInVideogames #Cyberpunk2077 #Witcher3 -- Me and MrMattyPlays chatting about how we review games: https://youtu.be/0cqiGDU8GpI Check out Turbo Golf Racing on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1324350/Turbo_Golf_Racing/ -- Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390 -- Edited by Austin @ausomehd -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkillUpYT?lang=en (@skillupyt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en -- Sources:  • Witcher 3 sales: https://twitter.com/CDPROJEKTRED_IR/status/1514638670262845442 • Witcher 3 next gen: https://twitter.com/witchergame/status/1514285274553008135?t=7xVYA_G2RxJyO63hMrgn8Q&s=19  • https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/18/the-witcher-3-cdpr-says-delayed-new-gen-update-not-in-development-hell • Cyberpunk fixes: https://kotaku.com/cyberpunk-2077-cdpr-expansion-multiplayer-fix-patch-wit-1848795532 • Cyberpunk expansion: https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1514646107434987532 • Cyberpunk sales: https://twitter.com/CDPROJEKTRED_IR/status/1514634743157075969 • Kojima: https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-studios-kojima-productions-death-stranding • Oddworld: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-plus-was-devastating-for-oddworld-soulstorm-sales-claims-creator/ • Xbox Ads: https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-is-building-an-advertising-program-for-xbox-2022-4  • https://kotaku.com/xbox-live-microsoft-ads-in-game-brands-tech-advertise-1848800696 • NFS: https://www.eurogamer.net/new-need-for-speed-will-reportedly-combine-photo-realism-with-anime-elements • Newsom: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-13/california-lawyer-says-governor-interfered-with-activision-suit • Babylon's Fall: https://www.techspot.com/news/94231-nier-automata-developer-platinumgames-latest-rpg-drops-8.html • Sqenix NFT: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enixs-president-reiterates-desire-to-make-play-to-earn-blockchain-games/ • Blizzard NFT: https://gamerant.com/blizzard-nft-survey-online-store/  • https://twitter.com/Qwik/status/1515692755296555011 Passive (Aggressive) PerceptionA system-agnostic TTRPG discussion, asking the questions we care about as tabletop gamersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Kingdom Hearts 4 gets a surprise reveal, as does a Max Payne remaster, while Battlefield 2042 hits a new (and ominous) low.  #ThisWeekInVideogames #KingdomHearts4 #MaxPayne -- My review of Lego Star Wars: https://youtu.be/K7wxzv0_LY8 Check out Warstride Challenges on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/ -- Grab 12% off any SteelSeries peripheral by using offer code SKILLUP at checkout: https://steelseries.pbj2.net/c/2446303/1266556/2390 -- Edited by Austin @ausomehd -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkillUpYT?lang=en (@skillupyt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en -- Sources:  • Meta: https://www.businessinsider.co.za/meta-metaverse-charges-creators-47-percent-sales-fee-cut-zuckerberg-2022-4 • Epic/Sony/LEGO: https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/sony-and-kirkbi-invest-in-epic-games-to-build-the-future-of-digital-entertainment • Embracer: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gearbox-owner-embracer-plans-to-continue-its-acquisition-spree/ • Activision Testers: https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1512103323515641867?t=rWlWL3AX81obwxbb805BRw&s=19  • https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1512137852318007305 • Battfield 1000: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/battlefield-2042s-steam-player-count-falls-below-1000-for-the-first-time/ • Cyberpunk: https://www.eurogamer.net/cd-projekt-red-is-still-improving-cyberpunk-2077 • E-Football: https://www.eurogamer.net/konami-acknowledges-efootballs-incompletion-and-says-its-taking-fan-feedback-very-seriously • Subnautica: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/next-subnautica-game-is-in-development • Need for Speed: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/this-years-new-need-for-speed-game-is-reportedly-now-current-gen-only/ • Sega:   • https://twinfinite.net/2022/04/sega-super-game-2/  • https://twitter.com/Kotaku/status/1513233488090128390 • Ghost Recon: https://kotaku.com/ghost-recon-breakpoint-frontline-nft-scam-battle-royale-1848756782 Red Dead: https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/red-dead-redemption-2-screenshot-wins-virtual-screenshot-of-the-year-3201535 Passive (Aggressive) PerceptionA system-agnostic TTRPG discussion, asking the questions we care about as tabletop gamersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

BOTW 2 gets a (highly predicted) delay, E3 2022 is official canned and Sony's response to Gamepass isn't much to write home about.  #ThisWeekInVideogames #E32022 #BOTW2 -- My review of Weird West: https://youtu.be/lXKA9jvxbuE Check out Turbo Overkill on Steam:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/Turbo_Overkill/ -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkillUpYT?lang=en (@skillupyt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en Join us on the community Discord: https://discord.gg/Q728ewv -- Edited by Austin @ausomehd -- Sources:  • Sparticus  • https://blog.playstation.com/2022/03/29/all-new-playstation-plus-launches-in-june-with-700-games-and-more-value-than-ever/#sf255029422  • Jim: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-03-28-playstations-jim-ryan-our-games-could-suffer-if-we-put-them-straight-into-ps-plus • Gamepass family: https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-moving-ahead-xbox-game-pass-family-plan • BOTW 2 delay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol-idA2dxi4 • E3 cancelled  • https://www.ign.com/articles/e3-2022-officially-canceled • Epic: https://twitter.com/FortniteGame/status/1510981457195454474?t=h57Qg0CiJHxB4rMNM5eWog&s=09 • Wargaming: https://wargaming.com/en/news/business-operations-worldwide/ • Loop hero: https://www.pcgamer.com/loop-hero-studio-encourages-users-affected-by-sanctions-to-pirate-the-game/ • Siege Mobile: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/rainbow-six/mobile • Breakpoint: https://twitter.com/GhostRecon/status/1511373147475484682 F1 NFT Game: https://kotaku.com/f1-formula-1-one-delta-time-nft-crypto-cursed-shut-down-1848748953 Passive (Aggressive) PerceptionA system-agnostic TTRPG discussion, asking the questions we care about as tabletop gamersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

CDPR discuss their approach to crunch for the next Witcher game, the future of Battlefield is its past and Rockstar found a new way to milk GTA fans.  #ThisWeekInVideogames #Witcher4 #GTA+ -- My review of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands: https://youtu.be/gXtCZ8raTrg Check out Gun Jam on Steam:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/1271400/Adios/ -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkillUpYT?lang=en (@skillupyt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en Join us on the community Discord: https://discord.gg/Q728ewv -- Edited by Austin @ausomehd -- Sources:  • Battlefield: https://www.xfire.com/battlefield-series-feature-reversions-valuable-lessons-battlefield-2042/ • GT7: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/03/25/gran-turismo-7-an-update-from-polyphony-digital/#sf254892860 • Sparticus: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-25/sony-to-unveil-playstation-subscription-as-soon-as-next-week • Gamepass: https://twitter.com/BenjiSales/status/1506676620509290498 • GTA Online: https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/ak748a241k42kk/introducing-gta-for-gta-online • Bungie: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bungie-has-filed-a-lawsuit-against-senders-of-bogus-destiny-dmca-strikes/ • Nintendo strategy guide: https://gamerant.com/nintendo-takedown-notice-25-year-old-super-mario-64-strategy-guide/ • Witcher 4: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-witcher-4-new-director-promises-no-crunch-on-my-watch  • https://twitter.com/SlamaTwoFlags/status/1505974387396149255?s=20&t=fGcScq92L5Oi55_Xn5dmEg • Skate 4: https://exputer.com/news/games/skate-4/ • Amazon Boss: https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1507571341762961412 • FIFA: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/03/report-ea-sports-to-finally-move-forward-with-fifa-less-soccer-game/ Reggie Meta: https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/15/reggie-fils-aime-doesnt-believe-in-metas-metaverse/