Nintendo directly sets up their 2019 plans with the first Direct of the year, Activision-Blizzard lays off 800 people after financial success, and more!
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Author: Peter Spezia
Speaking into a microphone about nerd culture is a passion project for Peter Spezia, formerly known as SMYNYouko. Peter has been an Internet broadcaster since 2007, with past shows including Show Me Your News and WTF, Pokémon. His latest ventures include hosting The PowerSwitch - gaming's call-in talk radio show - and writing for RhymesWithAsia.com. A University of Michigan alum, Peter lives in the Great Lakes State with his wife Rachel as he works in video production for FCA US LLC. When he isn't keeping track of the latest video game industry news, Peter is either playing the guitar or staying fit.
RAKUEN and MASS EFFECT – Original Soundchat – Episode 4
Joe teaches us about Laura Shigihara’s passion project of Rakuen and Peter highlights Jack Wall’s contributions to the original Mass Effect.
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CATHERINE and BASTION – Original Soundchat – Episode 3
Peter reminisces about the context of adult themes with Shoji Meguro’s tunes in Catherine and Joe recalls how Darren Korb’s soundtrack for Bastion made the game an indie darling.
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Apex Legends Battles for Attention | YOUR WEEK IN GAMES
Apex Legends storms the industry, Xbox Live may come to Switch and mobile, and what you need to know for the game industry news week of February 11, 2019
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KATAMARI DAMACY and THE WIND WAKER – Original Soundchat – Episode 2
Joe covers what he considers the most unique soundtrack in video game history in Yuu Miyake’s Katamari Damacy, and Peter covers the history and adventure of Kenta Nagata’s soundtrack for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
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The Possibility of a Switch Lite | YOUR WEEK IN GAMES
Nintendo may be considering a Switch Lite, February 2019’s free game deals, and what you need to know for the game industry news week of February 4, 2019
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KINGDOM HEARTS II and GOD OF WAR (2018) – Original Soundchat – Episode 1
Joe celebrates the release of Kingdom Hearts III by talking about Yoko Shimomura and her work on Kingdom Hearts II, and Peter goes on a deep dive into Bear McCreary’s score for 2018’s God of War.
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Metroid Prime 4 Development Restarted | YOUR WEEK IN GAMES
Metroid Prime 4 development is restarted, Smash Bros. sets a sales record, and what you need to know for the game industry news week of January 28, 2019
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Star Wars Turmoil at EA | YOUR WEEK IN GAMES
EA cancels another Star Wars game, SNES games may come to Switch Online, and what you need to know for the game industry news week of January 21, 2019
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Bungie Splits Destiny from Activision | YOUR WEEK IN GAMES
Bungie splits Destiny from Activision, Ubisoft chooses Epic over Steam, and more for the game industry week of January 14, 2019
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