200 We Now Return To Tariff Talk™, Already In Progress Colette & Matt Have Entered The Chat podcast

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After a week of tariff confusion, exceptions, backpedaling, and wait-and-seeism, Nintendo announced that Switch 2 pre-orders are back on the table with no price increase for the console itself. Peripherals are another story. So, given the uncertainty, economic climate, and lack of Switch 2 launch games, will you be pre-ordering? Plus, we tackle the breaking news of Discord's CEO stepping aside in favor of an Activision-Blizzard money man, with an IPO looming in the near future. The Internet is bracing for "enshittification," but given Discord's current business model, how worried should we be? And what could Discord become in the future that would justify kowtowing to public shareholders? We make our armchair predictions. Also: That new Elder Scrolls Oblivion remaster sure does look purdy. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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200 We Now Return To Tariff Talk™, Already In Progress 1:26:07

19 days ago1:26:07

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Will U.S. tariffs affect the price of phones, computers, and most importantly, the Switch 2? Well, it depends what hour of the day you're asking. We discuss the proposals, postponements, and now exceptions that could affect games. Also: What if Factorio and Stardew Valley had a baby? Thanks for hanging out with us for 200 episodes! Check out the playtest of Little Rocket Lab: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2451100/Little_Rocket_Lab/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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199 A $90 video game? In this economy? Nintendo Switch 2 Has Entered the Chat 1:46:03

27 days ago1:46:03

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Nintendo unveiled the specs, features, and games for the Nintendo Switch 2, and hype was had for all. And then the pricing was announced, and online sentiment went from excitement to concern, and even anger. So what is the value proposition of the Switch 2? What would you pay to upgrade your Switch 1 games? And how does this all factor in to a marketplace where thousands of Steam games are still $10-$15, and unhinged tariffs are just starting to hit? We break down everything announced in the Switch 2 Direct, our feelings about it, and the sentiment from our listening community. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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198 Everything Announced at the Nintendo Switch March Direct 1:18:02

5 weeks ago1:18:02

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Nintendo had a Direct right before their OTHER Direct, which will reveal more details about the upcoming Switch 2. What could possibly be in the latest Switch 1 Direct? Well, a whole damn lot! New Metroid Prime 4 footage, a return to some funky weird franchises, and a brand new way to share digital games with family and friends. And if you can't get enough Nintendo news Direct-ly, there's now an app for that. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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197 Our Favorite Reveals From the Future Games Show 59:47

6 weeks ago59:47

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Hey, you. Have you heard of the Future Games Show? Neither have we. But it sure did reveal some bangers this week. From AAA epics and indie darlings, we pluck out the trailers and demos that caught our attention. Plus, Netflix revealed it's creating a cozy MMO called "Spirit Crossing," which sure does have some Studio Ghibli vibes. We discuss what this means for the streamer, which has typically only licensed mobile games from app stores, rather than create original IP. And Colette shares her first impressions of the co-op friend-em-up "Split Fiction." Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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196 All Your "Pokémon GO" Data Now Belongs to the Saudi Government 1:19:12

7 weeks ago1:19:12

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Niantic, makers of such hits as "Pokémon GO" and...the rest...has sold the location-based creature-enslaving walk-em-up for $3.5 billion. One catch: The buyer is Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, a portfolio that's increasingly invested in tech and games. The Saudi government doesn't have the best track record on human rights, and its new access to millions of Pokémon Trainers' IRL location data has some players freaked out. We discuss the geopolitical ramifications (cuz we r eXpErTs). Plus: A classic Bethesda RPG is probably being reborn in Unreal Engine 5, what if Link had a keytar instead of a sword, cats doing cat things, Steam's most-played demo is also its most-hated, and the weird physics reason your ancient Super Nintendo is running slightly faster now. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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195 "Monster Hunter Wilds" Runs and Looks Like Shit, But... 1:34:08

8 weeks ago1:34:08

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Our exploration of outstanding Steam demos and upcoming indies continues. Colette kicks the tires on three more excellent games. Also, what will the Internet do with "Command & Conquer's" source code? And will Discord become "enshittified" if it files for IPO? Meanwhile, "Monster Hunter Wilds" is Capcom's fastest selling game ever (8 million copies in 3 days). There's only one problem: It runs like ass and looks like a PS3 game. Matt explains the technical drama, Capcom's unwillingness to acknowledge the issues, and why despite all this, he can't stop playing. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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194 Our Favorite Demos From Steam Next Fest 2025 1:23:21

9 weeks ago1:23:21

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Happy Steam Next Fest to all who celebrate! We break down the free demos that have been keeping us WELL-entertained over the past week. Also, the fine line between Homage and Rip-Off, and a fascinating look at cozy indie game that was changed after players discovered it wasn't so cozy after all. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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193 'Marvel Rivals' Made $3 Billion. So Why Did the Entire U.S. Team Get Fired? 1:06:37

10 weeks ago1:06:37

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The free-to-play hero arena battler "Marvel Rivals" has hit hard since its release in December, scooping up 40 million players and almost $3 billion in net revenue. So it's totally logical and not weird at all that its Chinese publisher NetEase just laid off the entire U.S. design team. We discuss the weird geopolitical landscape, and why the relatively young games industry still lacks labor protection amid massive profits. Also, Colette goes hard on "Sworn," a new roguelike that borrows heavily from "Hades" in all the right ways. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/despite-its-big-success-marvel-rivals-director-and-others-have-been-laid-off/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/marvel-rivals-has-passed-40-million-players-as-netease-reports-net-revenue-of-2-9-billion/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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192 Sony's State of Play Had Tons of Bangers and No Sony Games 1:08:49

11 weeks ago1:08:49

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We run down the list of games revealed Wednesday in Sony's State of Play showcase, and add a bunch of PS5 games to our Steam wishlist because none of them are exclusive. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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191 Steam Just Released an Amazing New Feature We Love 1:28:03

12 weeks ago1:28:03

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Good Guy Valve is at it again, this time with some handy yellow text that will be very helpful when considering your next Early Access purchase. And the wiki site Fandom dot Com suffers another exodus as the official Warframe wiki moves off the crappy ad-infested site. Plus, the gayest match 3 game ever, and hitting the road with Indiana Jones. Colette's playing: Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To & Hello Kitty Island Adventure Matt's playing: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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190 You Should Play "Eternal Strands" 24:55

13 weeks ago24:55

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Colette is off this week, so Matt shares his early impressions of "Eternal Strands," a new action RPG that blends elements of "Breath of the Wild," "Control," and "Shadow of the Colossus." Plus, the new update for No Man's Sky is excellent, and why won't dwarves bury their dead children anymore? Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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189 Thirteen Games We Can't Wait to Play in 2025 1:18:10

14 weeks ago1:18:10

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Games are (probably) coming out in 2025! We share the indie gems, fresh demos, and AAA bigguns we can't wait to play this year. Also, social media is bad! Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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188 It's Official: The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Exactly What We Thought 1:10:43

15 weeks ago1:10:43

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After months of leaks and rumors, Nintendo finally revealed ... exactly what we already knew. We react to the official announcement, run down the features that are confirmed, and speculate about what's next for the Switch 2. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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187 Is This What the Switch 2 Really Looks Like? 56:48

16 weeks ago56:48

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Rumors swirl about the "Switch 2" (or whatever it will be called) as case manufacturers, store listings, and CES drop an ocean's-worth of leaks about the next console's functionality and design, including one surprising new feature. Speaking of handheld consoles, the upcoming Lenovo Legion Go S will be the first device besides the Steam Deck to natively support SteamOS. The partnership with Valve is a great sign that a Windows-free gaming world may be on the horizon. Plus, a VR game where you conduct an orchestra of Sims! Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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186 Our 2024 Games of the Year (aka "You Can't Hear a Tattoo) 1:44:04

17 weeks ago1:44:04

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Happy nude year. We reveal our top 5 games of 2024 in REVERSE chronological order, which means the BEST ones come last! Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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185 What We Want From a SteamOS Console (and Happy Holidays!) 54:30

19 weeks ago54:30

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Happy holidays one and all! We want to know what video games you're cozying up with in between family obligations this year. Plus, we revisit the recent Valve leaks around a new Steam Controller, a SteamOS-powered under-the-TV box, and the possibility of a Steam streaming service. More Metaphor, Path of Exile 2, a peek at the Steam Winter Sale, the last few days of our Discord game giveaway (courtesy of @cheshire48!) and signing off for the holiday break. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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184 The Game Awards Just Tripled Our Wishlists 1:41:43

20 weeks ago1:41:43

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The 2024 Game Awards probably had some awards, but the real show is all about the trailers and reveals, and boy howdy, there were some big ones. We run down the games that joined our wishlists. Plus: The disappointment of a promising indie, and why you should probably be playing "Path of Exile 2." Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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183 Colette's True Love Revealed in Scandalous Leaked Audio 1:34:34

21 weeks ago1:34:34

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Shocking private recordings, obtained exclusively by this podcast, reveal for the first time that Colette Bennet is madly in love with a 2007 video game man. Meanwhile, we recount what our community played during the Thanksgiving weekend while hiding from their families. Plus, janky spaceship adventures in "Void Crew," the tranquil beauty of "Moonring," and why "Puzzle Quest" is still hella dope after all these years. If you want FREE video games, join our Discord community ASAP and enter to win a game every day in December, courtesy of our generous listener @cheshire48! Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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182 Please Let These Steam Controller 2 Leaks Be True 1:32:40

23 weeks ago1:32:40

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A credible leaker claims Valve is in the final stages of manufacturing a new Steam Controller, a device that the community has been clamoring for, especially after the Steam Deck's rise to hardware stardom. The dream controller (codenamed "Ibex") will hopefully have two track pads, two thumb sticks, and buttons on the back, bringing parity with the Deck itself. The leaker also hints at new developments for Valve's long-rumored standalone VR headset, "Deckard." We discuss what we want from these devices in the near future. Also: Final Fantasy 14 on telephones? And what would the gaming landscape look like if Sony bought souls-maker From Software? Plus: Colette shares the treasure trove of cooking games she got from Steam's recent sale. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-reportedly-in-talks-to-acquire-fromsoftware-owner-kadokawa/ https://www.theverge.com/games/2024/11/19/24300757/valve-steam-controller-2-roy-deckard-leak https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/final-fantasy-14-mobile-announced/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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181 We Must Resist Buying This Sexy-Ass New Steam Deck 1:29:57

24 weeks ago1:29:57

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Valve has released a stunning new limited edition OLED Steam Deck, and it's WHITE. We try very hard to not spend $700 on it. Plus, the Warcraft remastered rumors were true, Xbox's confusing plans for 2025, and our continued adventures in "Metaphor," "Baldur's Gate," and a new MMO from NCSoft. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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180 It's Official: The "Switch 2" Will Be Backwards Compatible 1:36:02

25 weeks ago1:36:02

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THIS IS FURUKAWA. Nintendo has officially confirmed what we've all been waiting to hear. The successor to the Switch will play your existing library of games (and hopefully run them better!). The news broke in a tweet after a CORPORATE MANAGEMENT POLICY BRIEFING, which is perfect timing since there's nothing else in the world or the news worth talking about. Meanwhile, The New York Times' tech workers are on strike, which includes the team that supports Wordle. The Guild has asked subscribers to stop playing Wordle during the strike, which would break the years-long streaks of millions of players. A "Mass Effect" TV show has been greenlit, and rumors of a "Warcraft 2" remaster are circulating. Plus: More "Metaphor: ReFantazio," a new mobile "Wizardry" game, and a coffee table book filled with archival pages from EGM monthly. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/egmbook/egmcompendium Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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179 You Can Finally* Listen to Nintendo Music on the Internet 1:47:58

26 weeks ago1:47:58

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Nintendo fans, rejoice! For the first time ever, you can listen to your favorite songs from Mario, Zelda, and... Pikmin(?) on the Internet, thanks to Nintendo Music, a new streaming app that nobody asked for. With video game music is hotter than ever, why would Nintendo skip the streaming services and build a standalone platform? And what will happen to all the music fans already get from YouTube? We discuss this strange and adorable development. Plus: Our first impressions of cut scene simulator "Metaphor: ReFantazio," and hands-on with the beta for "Monster Hunter Wilds." Also, for the love of God, please vote. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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178 We Have to Talk About Nintendo's Weird MMO Playtest 1:10:53

27 weeks ago1:10:53

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Some lucky Nintendo fans took part in a TOP SECRET online test for a new game, and were SWORN to SECRECY about it! Which means gameplay was leaked within 1.5 seconds. Data miners excavated something codenamed "Rockstock," and as the playtest rolled out, images and videos of the blocky new build-em-up spreading across the Internet - much to the dismay of Nintendo. So, what is this brand new MMO? And does it have the chops to stick around after the initial excitement wears off? https://insider-gaming.com/nintendo-switch-online-playtest-program-has-been-datamined/ https://www.ign.com/articles/it-took-about-2-seconds-for-nintendos-mysterious-switch-game-to-leak Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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177 Stop What You're Doing and Play These 7 Free Demos Now (w Sky Burkson) 2:01:19

28 weeks ago2:01:19

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Happy Steam Next Fest to all who celebrate! Miniaturist and friend of the show Sky Burkson returns to share the banger demos he's been dabbling with this week, and what it's like to make a Bloodborne sculpture for Jacksepticeye! These are the demos we've been LOVING: Rogue Flight Heartworm Empire of the Ants The Spirit of the Samurai Beastieball Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate Windblown Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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176 Nintendo's Big Hardware Announcement Is ... this friggin' alarm clock? 1:46:48

29 weeks ago1:46:48

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No one: Nintendo: How 'bout waking up to coin sounds every time you move? Nintendo's latest hardware is here, and it's a $100 alarm clock that turns your mornings into a psychotic fever dream. We discuss why it's weird, bad, and already sold out. Plus: A fascinating (and seriously biased) deep dive into Roblox's horrible reputation. Colette caved and started "Silent Hill 2," and boy is it GREAT. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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175 Ubisoft's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 1:12:24

30 weeks ago1:12:24

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Ubisoft can't catch a break. Their development costs are through the roof, their games are flopping, and the next entry in their marquee franchise "Assassins' Creed" has been delayed, sending share prices (and confidence) plummeting. Plus, more notes on "Echoes of Wisdom," Matt's continued adventures in the Forgotten Realms of "Baldur's Gate 3," and a point-and-click mystery game on Colette's telephone! Also, hurricanes: They seem bad! And we completely forgot to talk about the biggest story of the week, in which Nintendo finally busted out the lawyers on "Palworld." Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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174 "Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom" Is a Wonderful Game That Runs Like Hot Garbage 1:03:39

31 weeks ago1:03:39

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"The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom" came out for the Nintendo Switch this week, and it is charming, adorable, fun, and extremely innovative. There's just one problem: The frame rates whip around faster and harder than Tingle cashing in his rupees. Due to the (now passed) hurricane in the Southern U.S., Colette takes a break this week (all is well) and Matt shares his early impressions of a wonderful game with very questionable tech. Also, Sony's State of Play dropped some release dates, trailers, and updates that are well worth breaking down. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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173 WTF Is Going On With "Flappy Bird?" 1:20:48

32 weeks ago1:20:48

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A big announcement shook the Game-O-Verse to its core earlier this week. "Flappy Bird," the massively viral mobile game from 2014, would be making a triumphant return: New game modes, updated levels, and...crypto? An entity called "The Flappy Bird Foundation" plans to resurrect the beloved game this year. But as the media poked at this announcement, the plot thickens. The game had been abandoned the same year it was released, due to the immense pressure and scrutiny on its creator, Dong Nguyen. After the re-release announcement, Nguyen tweeted for the first time in 7 years that he has nothing to do with the game, never sold it, and doesn't support crypto. So...who owns "Flappy Bird?" Who has the right to re-release it? And if IP is "abandoned," can anyone just start monetizing it? Meanwhile, the PS5 Professional sure is expensive. Crying about game consoles on the Internet is nothing new, but we ask the honest question: Who is this upgraded hardware for? And what kind of prices will the market bear in an era of infinite choice? Plus: Possible leaked images of the Nintendo Switch 2? And a tale of two very different "Baldur's Gate 3" experiences. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://bsky.app/profile/itscocobee.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee Follow and subscribe to Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsilverman.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/influencepod https://www.youtube.com/c/freedadvideos Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/…

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172 I Can't Stop Thinking About "Baldur's Gate 3," Please Send Help 33:43

33 weeks ago33:43