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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Dungeons & Dragons. D&D Beyond released a new Unearthed Arcana , this time featuring subclasses based on horror. The playtest is now live and features revisions for the College of Spirits Bard, Grave Domain Cleric, Phantom Rogue, Shadow Sorcerer, Hexblade Warlock, and Undead Warlock, while also showcasing the Reanimator Artificer and Hollow Warden Ranger. Gex Trilogy. Nintendo Life reports that Gex is returning to consoles with several bundles available from Limited Run Games . The trilogy will be available as a Standard edition for $40 starting June 16th, with a Collector’s Box ($75) and Tail Time Edition ($200) also available. Overwatch 2. Kotaku reports that Team 4 (the Overwatch 2 team) at Blizzard has fully unionized. The union is part of the Communication Workers of America union. Last year’s layoffs across Microsoft were cited as one of the major reasons for the unionization push. Palworld. IGN reports that PocketPair has patched out several gameplay functions that were named in the ongoing lawsuit filed by Nintendo . Players no longer throw Pal Spheres to summon Pals and will need a glider to glide around. World Video Game Hall of Fame. Polygon reports that Defender, GoldenEye 007, Quake, and Tamagotchi have been inducted. Nominees are judged on four metrics: icon status, longevity, geographical reach, and influence. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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326: Rotation Assist and 1-Button Mode 29:12

10 days ago29:12

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Grand Theft Auto VI. GameInformer reports that Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to May 26, 2026. The game was previously slated for a 2025 release. Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast released SRD 5.2.1, fixing some minor text errors and adding 15 magic items that weren’t previously included (largely items inspired by the D&D animated TV series). Microsoft. GameInformer reports that Xbox console, game, and accessory prices are increasing. Some first-party titles will now cost $80, consoles are going up by $80-130, and accessories range from $65 (core wireless controller/stereo headset) to $200 (elite wireless controller series 2, full). PlayStation. Sony announced that Ark: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40k: Boltgun will be available to PlayStation Plus members starting May 6th. Polygon. Ars Technica reports that Vox Media has sold the gaming news outlet to Valnet and laid off most, if not all, of its workforce. The layoffs came with no notice. World of Warcraft. IGN reports that in an interview between Team Liquid’s raid leader Maximum, Dratnos, and game director Ian Hazzikostas, patch 11.1.7 will introduce Rotation Assist. When turned on, the feature will highlight the next recommended ability based on your class, spec, and combat situation. Additionally, it will also feature a “one-button mode.” LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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325: Switch 2 Preorder Chaos 40:51

17 days ago40:51

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Switch 2 Preorder. I talk (rant) about my experience preordering a Switch 2 from my local GameStop. Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast announced on D&D Beyond the release of SRD 5.2, which was also released under Creative Commons. Oblivion Remastered. IGN reports that Bethesda shadowdropped a full remaster of the Elder Scrolls title on PC, Xbox Series S/X, PS5, and Xbox GamePass Ultimate. It is $50 and includes the Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, Fighter’s Stronghold, Spell Tome Treasures, Vile Lair, Mehrune’s Razor, Thieves Den, Wizard’s Tower, Orrery, and Horse Pack Armor. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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324: Greater Than Games Shuts Down 17:29

24 days ago17:29

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Baldur’s Gate 3. GameInformer reports that Patch 8 went live on April 17th. The final patch for the game includes crossplay between consoles, Mac, and PC, photo mode, and a new subclass for every class in the game: College of Glamour, Path of Giants, Death Domain, Circle of Stars, Oath of the Crown, Arcane Archer, Drunken Master, Swarmkeeper, Swashbuckler, Shadow Magic, Hexblade, and Bladesinging. Dreadmoor. IGN reports that Polish developer Dream Dock Games has announced a first-person fishing/apocalyptic horror game that is heavily inspired by Dredge. It is currently available to wishlist on Steam. Greater Than Games. The makers of Sentinels of the Multiverse and Spirit Island have drastically reduced their workforce and canceled all new projects due to tariffs. More info to come regarding existing Kickstarter projects. Legend of Zelda. GameInformer reports that the Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild will not include the Expansion Pass DLC. Meanwhile, IGN reports that both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will have a randomized daily bonus through the companion app. Bonuses include meal effects, health and stamina recovery, and equipment repairs. PlayStation. GameInformer reports that Sony has increased the price of the PS5 in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa. Star Wars Zero Company. GameInformer reports that Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment are developing a turn-based tactical Star Wars game. More details will be unveiled at Star Wars Celebration on Saturday, though it will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Switch 2. Nintendo announced on their website that retail preorders for the Switch 2 will open in the US on April 24th. The console’s price will remain unchanged for now, though the price for accessories will go up $5-10 due to tariffs. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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323: Lorcana Bans 36:47

4 weeks ago36:47

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Jeremy Crawford. ScreenRant reports that D&D’s Lead Rules Designer will be retiring this month. Lorcana. Ravensburger announced that Hiram Flaversham and Fortisphere are banned from Organized Constructed Play, marking the first bans in the game since Bucky ’s errata. The bans are effective immediately. Piranha Plant Camera. NintendoLife reports that the Hori Piranha Plant Camera will only offer up to 480p resolution, while the official Switch 2 camera offers up to 1080p. Switch 2. Nintendo of Canada announced that preorders for Switch 2 are also delayed in Canada, while The Verge reports that, according to Doug Bowser, the Switch 2’s current price tag does not factor in tariffs. Vampire Survivors. NintendoLife reports that a new SaGa -themed expansion is out now, and it’s free! LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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322: Nintendo Switch 2 41:38

5 weeks ago41:38

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Chris Perkins. Wizards of the Coast reports that after 28 years with the company, Lead Creative Designer and Acquisitions Incorporated DM Chris Perkins announced his retirement. Piranha Plant Camera. The Verge reports that Hori is launching a Piranha Plant camera for the Switch 2 . Technical specs are currently unavailable, but the mouth can open and close as a privacy function. Stardew Valley. IGN reports that Wizards of the Coast issued a DMCA takedown for the popular Baldur’s Village mod, then later apologized and claimed the takedown request was issued mistakenly. Of note, Larian CEO Swen Vincke is a fan and supporter of the mod. Switch 2. Nintendo showcased another Nintendo Direct this week. This time, it focused on the Switch 2 and games launching on it. Tariffs. IGN reports that due to market instability and tariffs, Nintendo has delayed preorders of the Switch 2 in the US. No date has been given yet for when it’s rescheduled, and the US may see a price hike as well. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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321: Psychic Samus 28:06

6 weeks ago28:06

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Game Informer. Game Informer has returned, with a letter from the editor that Gunzilla Games has secured the rights to the magazine from GameStop and reopened it as an independent company, with its entire staff returning. Monster Hunter Wilds. Capcom revealed a content update trailer showing a new endgame hub, Mizutsune, Arc-Tempered Rey Dau, and Zoh Shia for Content Update 1, releasing next week. Content Update 2 will release this summer, and features Lagiacrus. Nintendo Direct. Nintendo released a Switch -focused Direct, showcasing upcoming titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Tomodachi Life . LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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320: Gaming News with the Kiddo 24:11

21 weeks ago24:11

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Lorcana. Polygon reports that Ravensburger has revealed the next two sets: Archazia’s Island , featuring Bolt, and Reign of Jafar . Path of Exile 2. IGN reports that Grinding Gear Games’s sequel to its smash hit ARPG has launched in Early Access, and is receiving some tuning to its loot drop rates to make it feel less punishing. The Game Awards. Polygon reported the list of winners. Notable titles include Astro Bot for winning Best Game, Best Game Direction, Best Action/Adventure Game, and Best Family Game (notably winning over Princess Peach Showtime , Super Mario Party Jamboree , and Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ). Balatro won Best Mobile Game and Best Indie Game, and Frostpunk 2 defeated Unicorn Overlord for Best Strategy Game. Baldur’s Gate 3 won Best Community Support. Witcher 4. Polygon reports that CD Projekt Red is making Cirilla the protagonist of the next title in the series. Wyrmwood. Rascal reports that the gaming-aligned woodworking company has laid off 50% of its workers and filmed both the management discussions leading up to it and the ensuing discussions with the remaining workers. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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319: EA Being Good?!? 26:47

22 weeks ago26:47

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Civilization 7. Gamesindustry.biz reports that Firaxis has shifted its development and release strategies due to the surprising number of Civ 6 units sold on Switch . EA. Gamesindustry.biz reports that EA has added 23 new patents to its library of free accessibility tools for developers. Patents include photosensitivity analysis plugins, intelligent personalized speech recognition, and generating expressive speech audio from text. GOG. Ars Technica reports that per its new policy, GOG will still provide support and maintenance for games that have been delisted from its store, such as Warcraft and Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness . Haunted Chocolatier. ConcernedApe posted a blog update regarding his next title, noting that he doesn’t always share notes when there’s progress and will not release the game into Early Access. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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318: Player Housing is Happening! 31:26

25 weeks ago31:26

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Azurite Sea. Lorcana’s latest set is now available, featuring themes around pirates, inventors, aliens, and robots. Never Stop Blowing Up. Polygon reports that Dropout’s absurd action film TTRPG based on Kids With Bikes is now available and it’s free. Warcraft. Blizzard detailed a roadmap of upcoming content for World of Warcraft , including the Siren Isle, Undermine, a customizable car mount, Midnight, player housing, and a return of Plunderstorm. Additionally, Warcraft and Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness have been remastered and are available in a bundle with Warcraft 3: Reforged , which also received a big overhaul. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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317: You Can't Just Stealth Announce Xenoblade 27:49

27 weeks ago27:49

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Activision Blizzard. Gamesindustry.biz reports that QA staff at Activision Blizzard ’s Eden Prairie, Minnesota office walked out in protest against the firm’s return-to-office mandate. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. Nintendo Life reports that the mobile title is getting a pay-to-play offline version when the current online version shuts down. The Complete version costs $10 through 1/31/25, after which it will cost $20. Nintendo Music. Nintendo Life reports that Nintendo has released a music streaming app for mobile devices. World of Warcraft. Polygon reports that Warcraft’s next content patch will feature the Siren Isle, a pirate/naga-themed island reminiscent of the Forbidden Reach. Xenoblade Chronicles X. IGN reports that the spinoff Xenoblade title from the Wii U era will get a definitive edition for Switch in March. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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8bA Podcast 316: Magic Has Pushed Too Far 30:53

28 weeks ago30:53

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Assassin’s Creed. IGN reports that the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition has dropped $50 in price as the season pass and early access portions are canceled. Magic: the Gathering. Polygon reports that with the Final Fantasy set, Universes Beyond cards will become legal in all formats, and the release schedule will be increased to six sets per year. Upcoming sets include Final Fantasy, Innistrad, Aetherdrift, Tarkir, Edge of Eternities, and Spider-Man, alongside a Spongebob Secret Lair. Separately, WotC has also established a new Commander Panel, this time with 17 people who are now paid consultants. Metal Slug Tactics. IGN reports that the upcoming strategy title will be released on November 5th. The game is coming to all consoles and Steam. Nintendo. IGN reports that playtesters broke their NDA to leak information on Nintendo’s mysterious playtest. The test appears to be a social MMO focused on building and farming. Vampire Survivors. IGN reports that the indie hit is getting a Castlevania DLC expansion. The expansion will be released on October 31st for $4. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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315: Magic x Marvel x Money 29:47

29 weeks ago29:47

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Hades 2. Polygon reports that Hades 2 received a big update with a new region, weapons, and characters. Magic x Marvel. Polygon reports that Wizards of the Coast revealed an upcoming Secret Lair to promote their Marvel crossover at NYCC. The cards in the Secret Lair will include Captain America, Black Panther, Iron Man, Storm, Wolverine, and cards related to them. Getting all the characters in this drop will require about $200. Microsoft. Gamesindustry.biz reports that Microsoft has settled its antitrust case over the Activision Blizzard acquisition. As a result, the case has been dismissed with prejudice. Subnautica 2. IGN reports that another installment to the underwater survival series has been announced, featuring a new planet and coop multiplayer. It is slated for a 2025 release on PC and Xbox. Ubisoft. Gamesindustry.biz reports that 700+ employees at Ubisoft France walked out on a three-day strike in protest over the company’s return to office mandate. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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314: Deckbuilders, Ahoy! 21:40

30 weeks ago21:40

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Civilization 7. IGN reports that Firaxis is working with the Shawnee tribal nation to ensure “an authentic, sincere recreation” in the upcoming title. The partnership also includes a donation of hundreds of thousands of dollars in language revitalization programs. Horizon: Zero Dawn. Gamesindustry.biz reports that Sony has delisted the game's original version on Steam and replaced it with a bundle that requires you to use PSN. Nintendo Alarmo. IGN reports that Nintendo has released an interactive digital alarm clock that responds to your movement and features over 35 scenes from various Nintendo titles. Sea of Legends. IGN reports that a PC adaptation of Weisman’s Sea of Legends board game is in development. The pirate-themed CRPG will feature deckbuilding, romance, and open world exploration. Sunderfolk. IGN reports that Dreamhaven’s debut game is a tactical deckbuilding RPG that integrates with phone and tablet support. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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313: WotC Takes Over Commander 39:36

31 weeks ago39:36

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Dungeons & Dragons. IGN reports that WizKids has opened preorders for official Baldur’s Gate 3 miniatures, including Astarion, Gale, Karlach, Lae’zel, Shadowheart, Wyll, and Withers. The set is being sold for $49.99 Final Fantasy XIV. IGN reports that in light of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene in the southeastern US, Square Enix has halted the automatic deletion of character houses due to inactivity. This was done to give those affected by the storm ample time to log back in to maintain their homeownership. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. IGN reports that the latest Zelda title is the first mainline game of the series not to credit Shigeru Miyamoto. Magic: the Gathering. Wizards of the Coast announced that following the resignation of the Rules Committee, they will take over moderation and management of the Commander format. The Sims. Eurogamer reports that Sims 4 is getting a spooky update that will include embalming, a grim reaper job, reincarnation, ghosts, and more. Valheim. Polygon reports that a crowdfunding campaign for Valheim: The Board Game is live on Gamefound. A preview video showcases gameplay elements that include exploration, crafting, and a cute cardboard house to keep your crafted items! LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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312: Nintendo v PocketPair 32:38

33 weeks ago32:38

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Annapurna Interactive. IGN reports that the publisher’s entire staff resigned as a group last week, citing disagreements over the direction of the division, chaotic departures, communication breakdowns, and a lack of leadership transparency. Baldur’s Gate 3. IGN reports that a modder named katszenBurger has used the dev toolkit to create two new maps - a seaside citadel and a section of Avernus. Concord. Kotaku reports that Ryan Ellis, game director at Firewalk , has resigned. The remaining staff at the company are anxious about their future - some speculate they will be moved to other Sony projects, while others fear layoffs or studio closure, given Sony’s recent history. Daggerheart. Polygon reports that preorders are now open for Darrington Press’s TTRPG. PocketPair. Almost every gaming news site reports that Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have filed a lawsuit against the Palworld developer for patent infringement in Japan. Square Enix. Gamesindustry.biz reports that the Final Fantasy developer has confirmed sales of FF7 Rebirth and FF16 did not meet expectations. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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311: Just Add Fishing 33:39

35 weeks ago33:39

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Baldur’s Gate 3. IGN reports that Patch 7 has been released. The latest major update includes new legendary actions for several NPCs, official mod support, and many new endings catered to evil playthroughs. Larian Studios has confirmed that this will not be the final patch. D&D Beyond. Wizards of the Coast has revealed that the subscriber benefits for this month include character sheet backgrounds featuring art from the Astarion and Karlach Secret Lair bundles for Magic: the Gathering . Notably, one of the pieces of Astarion art is heavily inspired by Jurassic Park . Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. The official PlayStation blog reports that the upcoming remake of the classic JRPG will feature a new job, Monster Wrangler. The job will incorporate a variety of monster-themed skills and the ability to capture friendly monsters hidden across the world to do battle in an arena. Legend of Zelda. IGN reports that Nintendo confirmed at Nintendo Live 2024 in Sydney that Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are not part of the main Zelda timeline. Instead, they are part of their own separate timeline. No Man’s Sky. Polygon reports that the enormously open-world space exploration game has received an update that adds a fishing minigame. The update was inspired by a piece of fan art! World of Warcraft. Kotaku reports that the legendary neutral Pandaren player NeutralAgent has hit level 80 in The War Within , still in the Wandering Isle. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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310: Early Access is a Cash Grab 42:49

36 weeks ago42:49

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Argonaut Games. GamesIndustry.biz reports that the former Star Fox developer has returned as a publisher after closing 20 years ago. They are working on releasing a remaster of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos for PC and consoles. D&D Direct. Wizards of the Coast held a direct to talk about the upcoming revised core books, provide a roadmap of new books, and Project Sigil . The upcoming books include an anthology of adventures featuring dragons, a player’s guide to Faerun, a DM’s guide to Faerun, and yet another new Starter Set . Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. IGN reports that the archaeologist’s iconic ripped-shirt look from Temple of Doom is locked behind a $100 premium edition. The premium edition includes the base game, the cosmetic skin, a digital artbook, and a story expansion to the game. Nintendo Direct. Nintendo hosted both an Indie World Showcase and Partner Direct . Notable titles shown include Metal Slug Tactics, Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX, Civilization VII, Castlevania Dominus Collection, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, and Rune Factory: Guardians of Azura . World of Warcraft. The War Within was formally released this week. Although the expansion is incredibly fun, there have already been some controversies, including Early Access. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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309: EPIC is on Mobile 21:12

38 weeks ago21:12

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Among Us. Inner Sloth has announced a collaboration with Critical Role for Among Us. The collaboration features Critical Role -themed character skins, hats, and kill animations. Baldur’s Gate 3. Gameindustry.biz reports that the stellar RPG from Larian Studios has won another award - a Hugo Award, for Best Game or Interactive Work . Nominees included Alan Wake 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom . EPIC Games Store. Gamesindustry.biz reports that the service has launched on mobile. It is available on Android devices worldwide and on iOS devices in the European Union. Rachael Lillis. Gamesindustry.biz reports that the voice actress of Misty and Jessie from the Pokemon series has passed away at 46 years old. RetroRealms. IGN reports that Boss Team Games is working on two new 16-bit platformer titles - one for Halloween and one for Ash vs Evil Dead. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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308: The Instance is Back, Baby 25:07

39 weeks ago25:07

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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news. NEWS ITEMS Blizzard. Gamesindustry.biz reports that Blizzard has received approval from Microsoft to create a new AA studio under its portfolio. Some King employees will be shifted to the new studio, which will work on titles based on existing Blizzard franchises. Capcom. Polygon reports that Capcom has partnered with Humble Bundle to offer a games bundle to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Breakthrough T1D . The bundle features games like Street Fighter V Championship Edition, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy , and more. Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast has announced that signups are now available for a closed beta of their upcoming virtual tabletop, codenamed Project Sigil . You just need a D&D Beyond account and then opt-in to sign up. Lorcana. Shimmering Skies has been released! Notable mechanics include Racer synergy, tutoring, damage matters, and playing a song when a character enters. The Instance 2.0. Scott Johnson of Frogpants has announced that he is reviving his venerable World of Warcraft/Blizzard podcast. The podcast will initially relaunch as a monthly release with seasons but may change based on feedback, workflow, and news releases. Vampire Survivors. IGN reports that the wildly successful indie game is coming to PlayStation ! The port will be released on August 29th. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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307: Don't Flaunt Your Wealth Before Layoffs 23:48

40 weeks ago23:48

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The 8bA Podcast brings you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Bungie. Gamesindustry.biz reports that the Destiny developer has laid off 220 staff, is transferring 155 to Sony Interactive Entertainment, and transferring 75 to a new studio being formed under Sony . Dungeons & Dragons. GamesRadar reports that Astarion and Karlach miniatures were found in a test build of Project Sigil, the virtual tabletop platform being developed by Wizards of the Coast. GameInformer. The Verge reports that the prominent gaming magazine has ceased operations and laid off its staff. GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had previously stated that “every expense at the company must be scrutinized under a microscope and eliminated.” Humble Games. Polygon reports that the publisher has seemingly shut down, causing panic and confusion among the development studios it served. Humble Games rep Michael Brown has stated that “nothing has changed and no developers have had to change their porting plans; every project is moving ahead” and that developers who are confused are still “getting synced up with their new points of contact…” Paizo. Polygon reports that United Paizo Workers has won a Diana Jones trophy for excellence in gaming. The trophy was awarded to them as the first workers’ union in the TTRPG industry. Wildermyth. Eurogamer reports that the storytelling RPG will be brought to consoles in October. Wildermyth is coming to Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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306: The FTC Told You So 20:21

42 weeks ago20:21

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The 8bA Podcast brings you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Bethesda. IGN reports that the studio is the first Microsoft development studio to fully unionize. Microsoft has recognized the union, which filed under the Communication Workers of America . Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast has announced that the 2024 Player’s Handbook will be available for sale at GenCon . Fortnite. GameSpot reports that Fortnite’s Cursed Sails Pass is now live, introducing Pirates of the Caribbean content. The pass is available until August 6th. Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Polygon reports that Link will be playable, according to an ESRB filing. Riviera. GamesRadar reports that the cult classic JRPG for the GBA has been released on Steam. Xbox. IGN reports that the FTC has released a statement that GamePass’s new pricing tiers are product degradation, which it warned against during the Activision-Blizzard merger hearings. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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305: A New GBA Release 25:53

44 weeks ago25:53

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The 8bA Podcast brings you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Dungeons & Dragons. Previews of the new green dragons, black dragons, and paladins were posted this week. Hironobu Sakaguchi. GamesRadar reports that team members have sometimes scolded the Final Fantasy creator for playing too much Final Fantasy 14 . Horizon: Zero Dawn. IGN reports that the Netflix series based on the Sony franchise will not be moving forward. Kien. Kotaku reports that the Italian-made action-platformer was finally released on the GBA 22 years after development. Physical versions for the GBA and digital versions for emulators are available. Roll20. Engadget reports that the virtual tabletop platform Roll20 experienced a large security breach via unauthorized access to an admin account. Data that may have been exposed includes First and Last Name, Email, Last Known IP Address, and the Last Four Digits of your Credit Card. Wii U. Nintendo Life reports that Nintendo’s repair service for the Wii U has ended, as the company has run out of replacement parts in Japan. The repair service had already ended in other regions. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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304: The Legend of Link 29:45

46 weeks ago29:45

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The 8bA Podcast brings you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. An HD remake of the Wii title will be released on January 16 and includes bonus content from the 3DS version. Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast revealed content from the upcoming 2024 Player’s Handbook in a series of videos covering an overview of character options and changes to the fighter, paladin, and barbarian. More videos are coming next week. Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. The newest Zelda game will be another 2D game using the Link’s Awakening remake engine and star Zelda herself. Marvel vs Campcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. Fighting game fans will be overjoyed that this collection of seven games from the series is coming to Switch later this year. Mario & Luigi: Brothership. The latest iteration of the acclaimed Mario & Luigi RPG series is heading to Switch on November 7 and features all of the core gameplay elements that made the series a hit. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The long-awaited Metroid title first announced in 2017 is set to release in 2025 and showed a gameplay trailer, the first update in years on its progress. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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303: Shimmering Skies 30:46

47 weeks ago30:46

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The 8bA Podcast brings you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Civilization VII. Polygon reports from Summer Games Fest that the next iteration of the strategy series is in development and set to release in 2025. Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast announced preview videos covering content in the upcoming Player’s Handbook revision. June 18th will include character basics and options; June 19th will include details about fighters; June 20th will include details about paladins; and June 21st will include details about barbarians. LEGO Horizon Adventures. Gamesindustry.biz reports that the LEGO adaptation of Sony’s flagship series, Horizon , is coming to PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Lorcana. Polygon reports that set 5 is titled Shimmering Nights and will feature characters from Wreck-It Ralph . Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind. Summer Games Fest announced a Turtles in Time style sidescrolling brawler featuring the original Power Rangers team. Winter Burrow. Xbox announced an upcoming “cozy survival” game featuring little woodland creatures. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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302: The Emperor Made the Cover 25:35

48 weeks ago25:35

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The 8bA Podcast brings you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Baldur’s Gate 3. Gamesradar reports that official mod support is coming to the RPG in September. Demiplane. Demiplane - the broader TTRPG alternative to D&D Beyond - announced that Roll20 has purchased it and will be integrated into its platform. Dungeons & Dragons. IGN and Dexerto received exclusive reveals of the upcoming Monster Manual covers. The standard cover features Minsc, Boo, the Blackstaff, and a beholder, while the alt cover features the Emperor from Baldur’s Gate 3. Monster Hunter Wilds. IGN reports that the upcoming Capcom title will feature crossplay and confirmed several new monsters in a new trailer. Octopath Traveler. IGN reports that Octopath Traveler I and 2 have been shadowdropped onto PlayStation and GamePass . LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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301: Pixelborn Support is Ending 24:14

49 weeks ago24:14

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The 8bA Podcast brings you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Destiny 2. Polygon reports that Dungeons & Dragons is having another unlikely crossover event - this time with Destiny 2 , in the form of D&D-inspired armors and ships. God of War: Ragnarok. Gamesradar reports that the title will require an active PSN account to play on Steam. LEGO. Nintendo unveiled a Legend of Zelda LEGO set featuring the Deku Tree in two forms - Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild / Tears of the Kingdom . The set costs $300 and is over 2000 pieces. Pixelborn. The unofficial F2P Lorcana software will be discontinued as of June 16th, due to a C&D from Disney . ZeniMax. GamesIndustry.biz reports that workers at ZeniMax Studios are now legally covered under Microsoft’s labor neutrality agreement with the Communications Workers of America. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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300: Together Again to Talk D&D 58:57

50 weeks ago58:57

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The 8bA Podcast brings you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Dungeons & Dragons. The team gets back together to discuss Beacon and the upcoming D&D rules refresh. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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299: If Dropout Was Just Dimension 20 37:38

1 year ago37:38

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The 8bA Podcast brings you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week. NEWS ITEMS Black Flag. Kobold Press released a reference document for their system, published under the ORC license. Critical Role. Polygon reports that the RPG actual play company is launching its own subscription service, named Beacon . The service will have the flagship shows (which will also remain on YouTube and Twitch), and provide new content for subscribers, such as The Re-Slayer’s Take, Critical Role Fireside Chat , and Critical Role Cooldown . Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast announced that the upcoming 2024 Core Rulebooks will add content to a new 5.2 copy of the SRD, which will also be published under Creative Commons. Hades II. Supergiant announced that its upcoming and ambitious sequel to the smash hit is now available on Steam as Early Access. Users report that the game thus far is surprisingly fleshed out and feature-complete. Helldivers 2. PCGamer reports that Sony pulled the recent title from 177 countries over requiring users to log in via the PSN. Users took to Steam to publish scathing reviews over the decision, which Sony has reversed. Microsoft. TheVerge reports that shuttering Arkane Austin , Tango Gameworks , and Alpha Dog Games won’t be enough for Microsoft , and that more layoffs are expected. LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shop Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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298: No More A La Carte 27:02

1 year ago27:02