Pre Patch Podcast

In Episode 146, "Pre Patch Leaps Into 2025," the crew dives into Zenless Zone Zero’s soft relaunch, POE2’s major updates, and Marvel Rivals. Gaming news explores NVIDIA's game-changing AI for dynamic NPCs, AC Shadows’ delay amid Ubisoft restructuring, and Bungie’s MOBA inspired by Smash Bros. Tencent faces scrutiny over alleged military ties, Square Enix strengthens harassment policies, and Xbox layoffs continue. Plus, rumors swirl about Xbox games on PS5 and Switch, Steam OS expands, and more! Kick off 2025 with the latest gaming headlines and hot takes! So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this! Tune in every Thursday at 10:30 PM EST for new episodes of the Pre Patch Podcast. Listen to the podcast on multiple platforms: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/prepatchpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠S1N3N⁠⁠  ⁠⁠EnigmaticalGaming⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AgentScruffy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Billy the Skwid⁠⁠ Socials:⁠⁠Linktree⁠

Welcome to this years Pre Patch Podcast Game Awards (2024) or as it's been named ' The Gamers That Like Games Developed by Game Studios Yearly Awards!' Join the Pre Patch Crew with S1N3N, Enigma, BillyTheSkwid, AgentScruffy, and HeyyyyyTony, as they go over their top picks for the Game awards categories and each of their personal GOTY! So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this! Tune in every Thursday at 10:30 PM EST for new episodes of the Pre Patch Podcast. Listen to the podcast on multiple platforms: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/prepatchpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠S1N3N⁠⁠  ⁠⁠EnigmaticalGaming⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AgentScruffy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Billy the Skwid⁠⁠ Socials:⁠⁠Linktree⁠

In Episode 144, "Ashes to Warzone," the Pre Patch Podcast explores Necroking, Ashes of Creation, and Warzone’s latest updates. We kick off the gaming news with highlights that include the debate over remakes at The Game Awards, Overwatch Classic’s return, and Cyberpunk 2077’s potential multiplayer sequel. FromSoftware has 20+ games in the works (but no Bloodborne), Monster Hunter Outlanders hits mobile, and GOG’s preservation efforts shine. Plus some quick hits with Avowed’s early access pricing, Assassin’s Creed Shadows battle pass rumors, and a massive lawsuit from Nintendo. So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this! Tune in every Thursday at 10:30 PM EST for new episodes of the Pre Patch Podcast. Listen to the podcast on multiple platforms: ⁠https://anchor.fm/prepatchpodcast⁠⁠ S1N3N⁠  ⁠EnigmaticalGaming ⁠⁠AgentScruffy⁠ ⁠Billy the Skwid⁠ Socials:⁠Linktree⁠

In Episode 143, "Picnics on Brighter Shores," the Pre Patch Podcast dives into Brighter Shores, Atomic Picnic, Zenless Zone Zero, and the latest Fortnite season. Gaming news includes surprise Death Stranding Xbox launch, Dragon Age: Veilguard’s lack of expansions, OG Fortnite maps returning, and Apex Legends embracing nostalgia. We discuss Monster Hunter Wilds’ divisive weapon impact, Netflix’s Arcane breaking budgets, and Red Dead Redemption mods fixing missed opportunities. Plus some quick hits! A Hogwarts Legacy 2 update, the PS5 Pro’s quiet tweaks, and Sega’s new Virtua Fighter. So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this! Tune in every Thursday at 10:30 PM EST for new episodes of the Pre Patch Podcast. Listen to the podcast on multiple platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/prepatchpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S1N3N⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EnigmaticalGaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AgentScruffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Billy the Skwid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠

In Episode 142, "Wilds vs Veilguard," the Pre Patch team dives into what they're playing, including Monster Hunter Wilds and Dragon Age. The gaming news is packed with hot topics like Blizzard’s controversial $90 WoW mount, Ubisoft’s blockchain RPG, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s polarizing reviews. We discuss game preservation potentially becoming law, POE 2’s delay, and a heartwarming gesture from Gearbox for a terminally ill fan. Plus, the latest on Red Dead Redemption’s value and Firewalk Studios' closure. So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this! Tune in every Thursday at 10:30 PM EST for new episodes of the Pre Patch Podcast. Listen to the podcast on multiple platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/prepatchpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S1N3N⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EnigmaticalGaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AgentScruffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Billy the Skwid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠

In Episode 141, "No More Room in Hell for Metaphors," the Pre Patch crew dives into games like Claritas: Dungeon Crawler RPG, No More Room in Hell 2, and Metaphor ReFantazio. Discussions heat up with Nintendo’s MMO rumors, Killzone’s future, No Man’s Sky: The Cursed Expedition, and the Monster Hunter Wilds beta. We explore the FTC’s new rules on reviews, Assassin's Creed Shadows’ controversy, and Denovo’s hot take on toxicity. Plus, updates on Fallout 76, Smite 2, and Hunt: Showdown. A packed episode full of twists and gaming news surprises! So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this! Tune in every Thursday at 10:30 PM EST for new episodes of the Pre Patch Podcast. Listen to the podcast on multiple platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/prepatchpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S1N3N⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EnigmaticalGaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AgentScruffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Billy the Skwid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠

In Episode 140, "Sparking All the Zeros," the Pre Patch crew dives into Evercraft Online, Vampyr, and Sparking Zero: Dragon Ball Z. Highlights include New World: Aeternum’s controversial review changes, xDefiant’s shutdown rumors, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC release date, and RuneScape’s survival mode. We break down Microsoft’s Game Pass cloud streaming, Ubisoft’s Meta lawsuit, and Bandai Namco’s workplace controversy. Plus, some quick hits on digital ownership with Steam, Cronos: The New Dawn’s Dead Space vibes, and retro hardware excitement with the Analogue 3D. So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this! Tune in every Thursday at 10:30 PM EST for new episodes of the Pre Patch Podcast. Listen to the podcast on multiple platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/prepatchpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S1N3N⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EnigmaticalGaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AgentScruffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Billy the Skwid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

In Episode 139, "ISPs in Silent Hill Are Off the Grid," the Pre Patch crew explores Windblown, Throne and Liberty, and Silent Hill 2, and Off the Grid. With the gaming news we dive into Halo’s Unreal Engine 5 update, Tencent’s rumored Ubisoft buyout, and the creators of Minecraft Console Edition launching a new project. We discuss Blizzard’s unmade Starcraft Shooter, Evercraft Online’s alpha, and The Day Before devs’ comeback plea. Quick hits include FromSoft wage increases, Palworld’s launch, and Alien: Isolation’s sequel rumors. Don’t miss our takes on industry shakeups, remasters, and the retro surprise of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this! Tune in every Thursday at 10:30 PM EST for new episodes of the Pre Patch Podcast. Listen to the podcast on multiple platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/prepatchpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S1N3N⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EnigmaticalGaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AgentScruffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Billy the Skwid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

In this new episode "State of Play, Ubisoft Sways, and Monster Hunter All Day," the Pre Patch crew dives into Echo Point Nova, Enotria: The Last Song, Mystic Horizons, and more. Gaming news includes Monster Hunter Wilds’ release date reveal, Legacy of Kain remasters, Ubisoft controversies, and Sony’s quiet price hikes. We discuss God of War Ragnarök’s mod drama and Marvel Rivals’ latest heroes. Quick hits feature Minecraft PS5, PlatinumGames’ Wonderful 101 acquisition, and Palworld’s launch. Don’t miss our takes on digital game ownership laws and the ongoing evolution of the gaming landscape! So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this! Tune in every Thursday at 10:30 PM EST for new episodes of the Pre Patch Podcast. Listen to the podcast on multiple platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/prepatchpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S1N3N⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠EnigmaticalGaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AgentScruffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Billy the Skwid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

In Episode 137, "Please Don't Sue Us Nintendo," the Pre Patch crew dives into SULFUR and Frostpunk 2. Gaming news heats up with Nintendo suing Palworld for patent infringement, Battlefield returning to modern warfare, and Skate 4 updates. Ubisoft's Skull and Bones metrics raise eyebrows, while Assassin’s Creed Shadows faces bot-promotion accusations. Discussions cover Marathon’s pricing, Sony's push for Bungie, and Final Fantasy XVI's mod controversy. Quick hits include Overwatch and WoW’s crossover, Diablo 4 MTX milestones, and Chucky joining Magic: The Gathering. Plus, Twitch's new clip-sharing feature and No More Room in Hell 2's October launch! So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this! Tune in every Thursday at 10:30 PM EST for new episodes of the Pre Patch Podcast. Listen to the podcast on multiple platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/prepatchpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S1N3N⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠EnigmaticalGaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AgentScruffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Billy the Skwid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree