Whether you're a seasoned gamer, or just curious about Video Games in general - Join Naomi Kyle every week as she breaks down the latest in the world of Video G...
This week, we’re tossing out the old format to take a special look back at the unforgettable year we had in gaming! Kahlief Adams joins us as we cover everything, from all the incredible game releases like Helldivers 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to the shocking layoffs and studio closures that plagued the industry. From the biggest wins to the most talked-about controversies, we discuss it all in this special holiday episode— It’sThis Week in Gaming’s first Year-in-Review!
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The Game Awards Biggest Game Reveals & Winners
This Week: The 2024 Game Awards gave us plenty to talk about, from Astro Bot winning Game of the Year to Amir Satvat’s moving Game Changers award speech. We break down the surprise announcements, including Elden Ring: Nightreign, CD Projekt Red’s reveal of The Witcher 4, and Naughty Dog’s new sci-fi adventure Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Plus, the head of Larian Studios, makers of Baldur's Gate 3, made headlines with a powerful callout on industry layoffs, and Henry Cavill is officially bringing Warhammer 40k to life in a new Amazon series. Our guest Victor Lucas joins as we dive into the best moments and winners from last week's Game Awards!
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Sony PlayStation’s Latest Update & The Game Awards: What to Expect and Who Might Win
This Week: Ubisoft announces the shutdown of XDefiant, while BioWare celebrates Dragon Age Day with a standalone character creator app for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Plus, a new study reveals gamers are spending more time watching games than actually playing them, FromSoftware talks Elden Ring sequel, and PlayStation takes us back in time with a nostalgic update for the PS5. And in bizarre gaming news, KFC introduces a play on the old school Tomagatchis. Our special guest, Trisha Hershberger, joins us to chat The Game Awards’ biggest contenders, expected announcements, and how gaming is evolving as younger players grow older.
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Sony’s Handheld Console Rumors & Witcher 4 Starts Production
This Week: CD Projekt RED is moving forward with the next chapter of The Witcher series, while PlayStation is rumored to be developing their own handheld console. We’ll also share the touching story of a Borderlands fan’s dream come true, unpack the outrage sparked by Tencent’s Light of Motiram, a game that looks strikingly similar to Horizon Zero Dawn, and dive into Hideo Kojima’s bold vision for the Death Stranding movie. Plus, Parris Lilly, host of Gamertag Radio and Kinda Funny, joins us to discuss Sony’s handheld plans, if we think it's a good idea, and our predictions for this year’s Game of the Year winner!
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Nintendo's Black Friday Deals & Sony Looking to Buy Elden Ring Developer?
See all of my favourite gaming deals on Amazon here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: Nintendo's Black Friday deals are in full swing, offering discounts on popular titles like Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8, along with select Nintendo Switch bundles. Roblox has finally introduced new safety features for kids after facing backlash. Meanwhile, Balatro has officially dethroned Minecraft on mobile and could win Game of the Year. Big news for Elden Ring fans, Sony is eyeing a purchase of Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware. Plus, Steam cracks down on Season Pass transparency. Danny Pena joins to discuss parental controls in gaming and Steam’s latest policy updates!
Whether you're a seasoned gamer, or just curious about Video Games in general - Join Naomi Kyle every week as she breaks down the latest in the world of Video Games, even if you're a total newbie!
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