Episode 49: Microsoft XBox

In this episode, we are joined by friend of the show Drew of Hops and Heroes fame to talk about the wonders and promises of the 2019 Electronics Entertainment Expo. Microsoft XBox BriefingBethesda Press ConferenceDevolver Digital’s Big Fancy Press ConferencePC Gaming ShowUbisoft Press ConferenceSquare Enix LiveNintendo DirectHops and Heroes - Twitter - FacebookNew Merch!This episode is made possible by our amazing Patreon supporters!A special thanks goes out to TADPOG, Drew Rowland, MagicalSleeper, and Micah Perdue!If you want to help support this podcast, take a look at the Patreon.Contact Paul - Youtube - Twitch - Facebook - Google+ - TwitterContact Daniel - Twitch - Youtube - TwitterLoaded Cart Gaming - Youtube - Facebook - Twitter - Email  - Patreon!Theme Song: "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we dig into some gaming news that ends up blowing up into a much larger discussion about the digital marketplace battle brewing between Epic Games and Steam. And we throw in some discussion of our Game Corner game Subnautica at the end. Say No To Rage Twitch Channel - Borderlands 3 on Epic video“How BioWare’s Anthem Went Wrong” by Jason SchreierEA Responds to Jason’s ArticleBioWare Internal Memo about Jason’s ArticleGameStop posts Record Losses for 2018New Merch!This episode is made possible by our amazing Patreon supporters!A special thanks goes out to TADPOG, Drew Rowland, MagicalSleeper, and Micah Perdue!If you want to help support this podcast, take a look at the Patreon.Contact Paul - Youtube - Twitch - Facebook - Google+ - TwitterContact Daniel - Twitch - Youtube - TwitterLoaded Cart Gaming - Youtube - Facebook - Twitter - Email  - Patreon!Theme Song: "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Paul and Chop discuss some of the weird things that have been happening across the world of gaming that seem to be showing a trend of big development studios not caring about their players and fans and downright losing touch with what made their players fall in love with their games. If you don’t know, we are producing video versions of the podcast! So if you prefer to watch stuff like this on YouTube, be sure to head over to our YouTube Channel.Destiny 2Golf BattleOverwatchRed Dead Redemption 2Spider-Man (2018)Energy HookWhy Diablo Fans are INCREDIBLY Upset Over ImmortalBlizzard doubles down on Mobile GamingEternium - Indie Diablo-style game for mobile - TrailerThe Phil DeFranco ShowMark’s Twitter ThreadCandy Crush Saga makes nearly $1 Billion in 12 monthsMXR’s Fallout 76 “Most Interesting Thing” - “Hardest Quest”Battlefront 2 shenanigansOrigin Access subscribers get to play Battlefield 5 before people who bought the gameNew Merch Coming soon!This episode is made possible by our amazing Patreon supporters!A special thanks goes out to TADPOG, Drew Rowland, MagicalSleeper, and Micah Perdue!If you want to help support this podcast, take a look at the Patreon.Contact Paul - Youtube - Twitch - Facebook - Google+ - TwitterContact Daniel - Twitch - Youtube - TwitterLoaded Cart Gaming - Youtube - Facebook - Twitter - Email  - Patreon!<

Surprise! We are back from the dead for a special episode covering the E3 2018 press conferences. New Merch Page!Electronic ArtsOrigin Access PremierUnravel TwoCommand and Conquer Mobile Game of DisappointmentAnthem trailer - GameplayMicrosoftMicrosoft Accessibility Controller of AmazingnessHalo Infinite teaserThe Awesome Adventures of Captain SpiritCuphead - The Delicious Last CourseSekiro: Shadows Die TwiceGears of War 5Ori and the Will of the WispsBethesdaRage 2Doom EternalWolfenstein YoungbloodsSkyrim: Very Special EditionFallout 76Elder Scrolls Blades apparently doesn't a trailer?Starfield LogoElder Scrolls 6 is a thingDevolver Digital is back againSquare EnixDragon Quest XIShadow of the Tomb RaiderJust Cause 4The Quiet Man (looks really neat)Kingdom Hearts 3UbisoftBeyond Good and Evil 2 - HitRecord TrailerThe Division 2 - GameplayFor HonorSkull & Bones - Gameplay<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCza4n4h4yU" t

So finally, we are able to record an episode to let you all know what's going on and what our plans are from here. Including some insight on when we plan to be back to our original schedule. (It looks like it's coming sooner than we probably make it sound here.) As an added bonus, we take a quick look at our favorite games that we played in 2017. Contact Paul - Youtube - Twitch - Facebook - Google+ - TwitterContact Daniel - Twitch - Youtube - TwitterLoaded Cart Gaming - Youtube - Facebook - Twitter - Email  - Patreon! Theme Song: "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this week's episode, we take a look back at the original Microsoft Xbox. ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove release date pushed to 2018Twitch frees up 30 million usernames from the now defunct Justin.tv, gives partnered users first dibsVampyr has an ambitious "1 million copies" to sell to be a success with no DLC plannedCCP Games ceases VR development and closes two studiosActivision Granted a Patent for Matchmaking System that Encourages Microtransaction SalesXBox AccessoriesSteel BattalionGet your official Loaded Cart tshirts here!Next Episode: South Park: The Fractured But Whole Paul's Next Favorite Game!: Game Dev TycoonThis episode is made possible by our amazing Patreon supporters!A special thanks goes out to TADPOG, Drew Rowland, MagicalSleeper, and Micah Perdue!If you want to help support this podcast, take a look at the Patreon.Contact Paul - Youtube - Twitch - Facebook - Google+ - TwitterContact Daniel - Twitch - Youtube - TwitterLoaded Cart Gaming - Youtube - Facebook - Twitter - Email  - Patreon! Theme Song: "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week we take a look back at an old topic as voted on by our Patreon backers, take a fresh look at it and see how and if our opinions have changed. Fantasy Flight Games announces a new video game divisionHarvest Moon: Light of Hope will debut on PC months ahead of ConsolesPapers, Please movie trailerNo Single Player for PUBGMetal Gear Survive requires "always on" internet connection. Get your official Loaded Cart tshirts here!Next Game Corner Game: South Park: The Fractured But Whole Paul's Next Favorite Game!: Game Dev TycoonNext Episode: The Microsoft XBoxThis episode is made possible by our amazing Patreon supporters!A special thanks goes out to TADPOG, Drew Rowland, MagicalSleeper, and Micah Perdue!If you want to help support this podcast, take a look at the Patreon.Contact Paul - Youtube - Twitch - Facebook - Google+ - TwitterContact Daniel - Twitch - Youtube - TwitterLoaded Cart Gaming - Youtube - Facebook - Twitter - Email  - Patreon! Theme Song: "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week we take a trip to the game corner to talk about sleeper hit Sleeping Dogs. Dark Souls 2Overwatch7 Days to DiePlayerunknown's BattlegroundsVainGloryMinecraftAge of Empires 4 is announcedBioware and EA end support for single player in Mass Effect: AndromedaQuake Champions enters Early AccessNintendo Switch adds the ability to use PayPal for purchases on the consoleSleeping Dogs StuffCop Skill TreeTriad Skill TreeMelee Skill TreeFace Skill TreeNext Episode: Microtransactions for Single Player Games?!Next Game Corner Game: Stardew Valley!Next Favorite Game: Descent: Freespace - The Great WarThis episode is made possible by our amazing Patreon supporters!A special thanks goes out to TADPOG, Drew Rowland, MagicalSleeper, and Micah Perdue!If you want to help support this podcast, take a look at the Patreon.Contact Paul - Youtube - Twitch - Facebook - Google+ - TwitterContact Daniel - Twitch - Youtube - TwitterLoaded Cart Gaming - Youtube - Facebook - Twitter - Email  - Patreon! Theme Song: "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attr

This week we talk about the Nintendo DS. It was an odd transitional handheld that quietly became the second best selling console in the history of gaming. Let's take a look! "Accession of the Stone Born" by Ken Lange (book Paul is doing the audiobook for)Sleeping DogsFinal Fantasy 12 RemasterOverwatchDark Souls 2VainGloryFuture Video Game movies!Donnie Yen for Sleeping Dogs!Jason Momoa for Just Cause!Star Craft Remaster ReleasedBlizzard being sued by Koreans PC Bangs!AI Defeats Professional eSports Player in DOTA2Nintendo sued for Patent infringement over Switch ControllersCyanide & Happiness Video Game hitting Kickstarter soon! Zero Punctuation review of Zelda Phantom HourglassNext Episode: Sleeping DogsNext Favorite Game: Descent: Freespace - The Great WarThis episode is made possible by our amazing Patreon supporters!A special thanks goes out to TADPOG, Drew Rowland, MagicalSleeper, and Micah Perdue!If you want to help support this podcast, take a look at the Patreon.Contact Paul - Youtube - Twitch - Facebook - Google+ - TwitterContact Daniel - Twitch - Youtube - TwitterLoaded Cart Gaming - Youtube - Facebook - Twitter - Email  - Patreon! Theme Song: "Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (inc

This week we take a look at some educational games and other video game experiences you can share with the younger members of your family and not feel terrible about yourself because they'll actually learn something from it! OverwatchBreath of Fire IVNecropolisSleeping DogsVaingloryPlayerUnknown's BattlegroundsCrypt of the NecrodancerNBA 2K17Dream Daddy the Dad Dating SimulatorRussell Brower quits BlizzardRussell Brower laid off from BlizzardGM Aaryn Flynn leaves BiowareRazer making a new cell phone aimed at gamers?Carmen Sandiego Returns!Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - The Potty SongFilament GamesPhil's Work Twitter!Woodburn IndependentNext Game Corner Game: Sleeping DogsNext Favorite Game: Descent: Freespace - The Great WarNext Episode: A Console Retrospective!This episode is made possible by our amazing Patreon supporters!A special thanks goes out to TADPOG, Drew Rowland, MagicalSleeper, and Micah Perdue!If you want to help support this podcast, take a look at the Patreon.Contact Paul - Youtube - Twitch - Facebook - Google+ - TwitterContact Daniel - Twitch - Youtube - TwitterLoaded Cart Gaming - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX2YA8gn_sfjITM