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Arcade Couch

Explosion Network

Arcade Couch — News, reviews & spicy takes on the week in games. Arcade Couch is the Explosion Network’s premiere video games podcast featuring discussions on the latest games, tech, industry news and more. Available every Monday at 6 AM AEST/AEDT.

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01:02:01

Grand Theft Auto VI Anticipation Begins, Overwatch...

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2023/11/12

Rockstar have confirmed that the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto game is coming in December so it’s time to speculate about what it is going to be again. Also, Ciaran feels nothing about Overwatch League ending and he’s been playing a game described as ‘The Next Phasmaphobia’. Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:53 - Today On The Show THE NEWS 00:01:14 - Larian Studio Wins

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44:23

Tony Hawk Heads to Brisbane & We Discuss Silent Hill:...

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2023/11/05

Tony Hawk is coming to Brisbane, and we discuss why Ashley should be heading to the show. And we also talk about the drama around Modern Warfare 3 and Silent Hill: Ascension. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:04 - Game of the Year Soon 00:01:55 - Today On The Show THE NEWS 00:02:05 - Tony Hawk Is Coming To Brisbane 00:07:57 - Modern Warfare 3

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46:07

Xbox Partner Showcase & Talking About Magic: The...

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2023/10/29

We break down the Xbox Partner Showcase, which included games like Alan Wake 2, Ark: Survival Ascended, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and more. On the opposite ends of things, Dylan and Ciaran also go deep into some Magic: The Gathering discussions this week as Ciaran's been playing MTG: Arena. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:35 -

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01:05:54

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Wonder and...

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2023/10/22

One of the biggest weeks in gaming for 2023 sees the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. We've been playing both and discussing our thoughts on the games so far. Also this week: Detective Pikachu Returns Review Wizard with a Gun Review Assassin's Creed Mirage Bilkins' Folly Review Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 -

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42:29

Should Sony and Xbox Return For PAX AUS 2024?

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2023/10/15

Dylan and Ciaran discuss PAX AUS 2023 and whether big names like Sony and Xbox should return to the event in 2024. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:40 - Post-PAX Discussion With Ciaran THE NEWS 00:34:04 - Xbox and Activision Deal Is Officially Over 00:36:03 - The Game Awards Returns On December 8th GOODBYE 00:41:40 - Goodbye Resources Explosion Network The Game Awards returns on December

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39:16

PAX AUS 2023 - Live From The Show Floor

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2023/10/09

Live from the PAX Australia 2023 floor: Dylan and Ashley discuss their favourite games and the PAX AUS experience for the show's 10th anniversary. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

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50:15

Massive Layoffs From Epic Games To SEGA & Looking...

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2023/10/01

We discuss the Epic Games layoffs, SEGA cancelling Hyenas, and all the massive games that are releasing in October. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:20 - Pre-PAX Thoughts 00:04:49 - Game Shoutouts THE NEWS 00:06:34 - Epic Games Cutting 870 Jobs 00:13:53 - SEGA Cancells Hyenas Game 00:18:48 - Video Game Actors Vote Yes To Strike 00:25:21 - Queensland Games Industry Gets Funding

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01:05:08

The Big Xbox Leak + Lies of P and Payday 3 Impressions

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2023/09/24

Xbox's future plans have been leaked but how much of it actually matters? Plus Ciaran's been playing Lies of P and Payday 3 while Ashley's hyped up about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:58 - PAX AUS 2023 PSA REVIEW IN PROGRESS 00:04:48 - Payday 3 First Impressions 00:08:07 - Lies of P First Impressions THE NEWS 00:14:48 - Xbox Plans Leak 00:42:47 - UK

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01:03:15

Unity Engine Pricing Isn’t Good News For Devs and...

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2023/09/17

We discuss the game developers who are rightfully not happy about the Unity Engine pricing changes and break down all the news from the September 2023 Nintendo Direct. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:06 - Today On The Show THE NEWS 00:01:22 - Mario Comes To PAX AUS 2023 00:11:56 - Unity Engines Fee Changes Cause Mass Outrage 00:21:14 - Stig

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01:01:45

Goodbye Volcano High Review & Starfield Gets Better...

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2023/09/10

The journey in Starfield continues into New Game+, and the world is ending, maybe, in Goodbye Volcano High. Also, this week, we discuss the Nintendo Switch follow-up being shown behind closed doors and ASUS keyboard & mouse reviews from Dylan. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:43 - Today On The Show GAME REVIEW 00:01:57 - Goodbye Volcano

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01:11:35

Starfield Impressions

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2023/09/03

It’s Starfield week, so what are Ciaran’s first impressions of one of the year's biggest games? We also discuss upcoming PAX AUS 2023 news and the reveal of the Lenovo Legion GO. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello REVIEW IN PROGRESS 00:01:47 - Starfield THE NEWS 00:34:47 - PAX AUS 2023 Storytime Speaker Announced 00:40:16 - AGDA Nominees

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01:11:04

Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live & Future Game Show...

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2023/08/24

We discuss Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2023 and The Future Games Show. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

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31:25

Texas Chainsaw Massacre Impressions and Its Gamescom...

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2023/08/20

Impressions on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and we prepare for Gamescom week. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Resources Explosion Network ALAN WAKE 2 DELAYED BY TEN DAYS ASSASSIN'S CREED MIRAGE WILL NOW RELEASE A WEEK EARLIER DIABLO IV REVIEW - NOT AS ADDICTING AS PREVIOUS RELEASES PUBLISHER BEHIND UNTITLED GOOSE GAME AND FIREWATCH IS HOLDING A SHOWCASE THIS MONTH THE FUTURE GAMES

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01:03:35

Stray Gods Doesn’t Sing A Tune For Everyone

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2023/08/13

We discuss Stray Gods and the mixed reaction from reviews leading to an average Koality Critics score. Plus, Dylan breaks down the latest Pokemon Presents, including a new trailer for Detective Pikachu Returns. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:40 - This Week On The Show THE NEWS #1 00:01:11 - Pokemon Presents - August 2023 REVIEW IN

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01:12:19

Baldur’s Gate 3 Could Be GOTY & What We Want From A...

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2023/08/06

We’re all playing Baldur’s Gate 3 and loving it. We also talk about what we’d want from a potential Nintendo Switch 2 in 2024, and Dylan shares his review of Venba. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:15 - Today On The Show GAME REVIEW 00:01:27 - Venba Review REVIEW IN PROGRESS 00:09:37 - Baldur's Gate 3 Impressions THE NEWS 00:46:19 - Xbox

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58:23

Pikmin 4 Is Great and Another One Of Us Loves Dave...

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2023/07/30

According to Dylan, Pikmin 4 is very adorable, and Ashley has now joined the ranks of those on this podcast who love Dave the Diver. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:45 - Today On The Show GAME REVIEW 00:01:00 - Disney Illusion Island Review THE NEWS 00:13:13 - Activision Sues A TikToker, Or Reverse 00:20:47 - PAX AUS 2023 Indie Showcase Winners WHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING 00:40:00 - Now Ash

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41:18

Pokemon Sleep, Pokemon GO Plus+ & Gunbrella Impressions

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2023/07/23

What Pokemon has Dylan been meeting in his sleep? He discusses week one of playing Pokemon Sleep with Pokemon Plus+. Also on the show, a preview of Gunbrella, and we talk about the latest round of games getting Aussie funding. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello REVIEW IN PROGRESS 00:01:20 - Pokemon Sleep & Pokemon GO Plus+ PREVIEWS 00:15:35 -

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01:05:25

Dave the Diver Is Fantastic & FTC VS Xbox Ends?

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2023/07/16

We discuss the latest in the seemingly never-ending tale of the FTC VS Xbox & talk about how good Dave the Diver is and why you should all play it. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:47 - Xbox VS FTC THE NEWS 00:19:23 - Major Nelson Leaves Xbox 00:23:50 - ID@Xbox Indie Event WHAT WE’RE PLAYING 00:41:39 - We All Love Dave The Diver

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55:17

What Games Are We Excited About For The Rest Of 2023?

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2023/07/09

What games are getting us most excited for the remainder of the year? And does Dylan hate big AAA games? Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:51 - This Week On The Show THE NEWS 00:02:10 - AEW: Fight Forever Adds Battle Royale 00:05:27 - Does Dylan Hate Big Games Like Final Fantasy XVI? 00:14:20 - Games Coming For Rest Of 2023 WHAT WE’RE

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01:15:23

AEW: Fight Forever, Annapurna Interactive Showcase...

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2023/07/02

We discuss AEW: Fight Forever, Annapurna Interactive’s 2023 showcase, Dave the Diver and coining a new term for ASUS Rog Ally fans.

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