Author: JosephYaden

I love Nintendo and horror games. When I'm not writing about video games I can usually be found petting my cats and listening to some Progressive Metal. Meshuggah is tight. Twitter: @JosephYaden

Active Quest Episode 126: PlayStation Makes Big Moves, Don’t Miss Death’s Door, and A New SIlent Hill?

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

In this episode, Chris and Joseph discuss the Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, Sony’s acquisition of Housemarque, and the next Dead Space!

You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. 

Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow

Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!

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Music

Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm

Quick News

Ghost of Tsushima is getting an enhanced director’s cut on the PS4 and PS5

 Jay Peters

https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/1/22559264/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-sony-ps4-ps5-sucker-punch-iki-island

PS Plus July 2021 Free PS5, PS4 Games Announced

Robert Ramsey 

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/07/ps_plus_july_2021_free_ps5_ps4_games_announced

New Games with Gold for July 2021

News

Sony buys Returnal developer Housemarque

 Wesley Yin-Poole

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-29-sony-buys-returnal-developer-housemarque

Sony adds PC port developer to PlayStation Studios

Michael McWhertor

https://www.polygon.com/22558968/playstation-studios-acquires-nixxes-software-pc-ports

Sony Acquisition of Bluepoint Games Supposedly Leaked by Image Mistake

Robert Ramsey

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/06/sony_acquisition_of_bluepoint_games_supposedly_leaked_by_image_mistake

Konami and Bloober Team announce partnership amid Silent Hill links

Chris Scullion

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/konami-and-bloober-team-announce-partnership-amid-silent-hill-links/

Xbox Cloud Gaming is Now Fully Available to All Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers

Joseph Knoop

https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-cloud-gaming-game-pass-ultimate-release

Dead Space 4 is reportedly ‘a full remake’ inspired by recent Resident Evils

Andy Robinson

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/dead-space-4-is-reportedly-a-full-remake-inspired-by-recent-resident-evils/

Listener Questions

What We’ve Been Playing

Chris:

  • Death’s Door (review code provided)
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Joseph:

  • Returnal

Recommended Reading

Active Quest Episode 125: Nintendo, Please Hand Over Your Old Games, Dead Space Rumors, Mario Golf

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest, Gaming

In this episode, Chris, Joseph, and Josh discuss a possible Dead Space revival, more on Metroid Dread, Mario Golf: Super Rush, and the return of PAX West.

You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. 

Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow

Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!

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Music

Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm

Quick News

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Gang Beasts, Limbo, Prodeus, and More

Megan Spurr

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Gang Beasts, Limbo, Prodeus, and More

Windows 11 reveal confirms Xbox Game Pass and xCloud integration, as well as Android

Austin Wood

https://www.gamesradar.com/windows-11-reveal-confirms-xbox-game-pass-and-xcloud-integration/

Tekken X Street Fighter Might Still Happen, It’s Just On “Pause”

Jeremy Winslow

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/tekken-x-street-fighter-might-still-happen-its-just-on-pause/1100-6493204/

News

Ghost of Tsushima mini-sequel Ghost of Ikishima rumored for PS5

Austin Wood

https://www.gamesradar.com/ghost-of-tsushima-mini-sequel-ghost-of-ikishima-rumored-for-ps5/

Video game conventions are happening again

 Nicole Carpenter

https://www.polygon.com/22545220/pax-west-2021-dates-announcement-badges

DESPERATE METROID FANS REVEAL WHY WE NEED NINTENDO GAME PASS

Joseph Yaden

https://www.inverse.com/gaming/metroid-wii-u-proves-we-need-nintendo-game-pass

EA’s IP revival is reportedly a Dead Space ‘reimagining’

Andy Robinson

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/eas-ip-revival-is-reportedly-a-dead-space-reimagining/

Listener Questions

Andrew McMahon

@Mcmahon_BearPig

Are you guys picking up Mario Golf? I was going to until I heard it only had 6 courses and was stripped of a lot of features from the previous games. Why do you think Nintendo is regressing so many of their games?

Connor Ewing

@Connoerewing

If a new Dead Space did happen, would you prefer it to be a sequel (either direct or just in the same universe as 1-3) or a complete reboot?

Zac LaRocque-Walker

@Zaclw

What are your top 3 picks from the Wii U Virtual Console?

Brigitte

@Skywardsiren

Do you think PAX will reverse its stance on not requiring proof of vaccination for the event considering the backlash?

What We’ve Been Playing

Chris:

  • Phantom Abyss (preview code provided)
  • Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance (thanks Xbox Game Pass)
  • Sonic: Lost World
  • Spyro: Year of the Dragon

Josh: 

  • Sea of Thieves
  • Fortnite

Joseph:

  • Mario Golf: Super Rush

Active Quest Episode 118: New Pokemon Snap, Is Activision Done With Crash And Spyro, Terry Crews Wants Mother 3?

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

On this episode, Chris and Josh give their thoughts on New Pokémon Snap, as well as the news that Toys for Bob will be assisting with Warzone development.

Download Link: https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL4546015335.mp3?updated=1620146551

You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. 

Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow

Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!

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Music

Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm

Quick News

America’s Got Talent Host Terry Crews Wants To See Mother 3 Localized

Chris Penwell

https://www.thegamer.com/americas-got-talent-terry-crews-mother-3-localized/

Fall Guys Is Delayed on Switch and Xbox, but Will Now Have Crossplay

Adam Bankhurst

https://www.ign.com/articles/fall-guys-is-delayed-on-switch-and-xbox-but-they-will-now-have-crossplay

Upcoming Releases/Announcements

PlayStation Plus games for May: Battlefield V, Stranded Deep, Wreckfest: Drive Hard. Die Last.

Adam Michel

PlayStation Plus games for May: Battlefield V, Stranded Deep, Wreckfest: Drive Hard. Die Last.

Xbox Games With Gold May 2021 Free Games Revealed

Liana Ruppert

gameinformer.com/2021/04/26/xbox-games-with-gold-may-2021-free-games-revealed

The DC Fandome Makes A Superhero Landing In 2021

Chris Penwell

https://www.thegamer.com/dc-fandome-superhero-landing-2021/

News

Toys For Bob Is Now A Support Developer For Call Of Duty: Warzone

Liam Doolan

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/05/toys_for_bob_is_now_a_support_developer_for_call_of_duty_warzone

New Halo Infinite Details Revealed, Including Crossplay And Cross-Progression For Xbox And PC

Liana Ruppert

https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/04/29/new-halo-infinite-details-revealed-including-crossplay-and-cross-progression-for-xbox

Listener Questions

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

@TurnerandDouche

Hey gamers, hot gaming tip: in the new pokemon snap, there is a hidden path that leads to a secret room where you can take a picture of Tom Hanks screaming at his door after Hooch locks him outside in his underwear.

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

Chris:

  • Outriders (review code provided)
  • New Pokemon Snap

Josh: 

  • New Pokemon Snap

Joseph’s links for Spyro and Crash news update

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/crash-4-studio-toys-for-bob-is-officially-supporting-warzone-development-amid-layoff-claims/

https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/toys-for-bob-is-supporting-warzone-development-employees-make-claims-of-layoffs/



Monster Hunter Rise Podcast Active Quest

Active Quest Episode 114: Game Preservation, It Takes Two, and Monster Hunter Rise

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

Chris, Joseph, and Josh discuss game preservation, It Takes Two, Monster Hunter Rise, and Outriders’ rocky launch.

Download Link: https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL2033553810.mp3?updated=1617690149

You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. 

Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow

Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!

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Music

Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm

Quick News

Remedy Reportedly Pointing Flashlight at Alan Wake 2

Sammy Barker

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/04/remedy_reportedly_pointing_flashlight_at_alan_wake_2

Xbox Series X mini fridges will become a reality after Microsoft defeats Skittles in Twitter poll

 Jay Peters

https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2021/4/2/22364073/microsoft-xbox-series-x-mini-fridge-skittles-twitter-brand-poll

Upcoming Releases

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga delayed again

 Wesley Yin-Poole

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-03-lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-delayed-again

News

PlayStation Plus Games for April 2021 Announced

Wesley LeBlanc

https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-plus-games-for-april-2021-announced

Xbox Games With Gold April 2021 Free Games Revealed

Liana Ruppert

https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/30/xbox-games-with-gold-april-2021-free-games-revealed

PlayStation Studios is bringing a game to Xbox Game Pass

Andy Robinson

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-studios-is-bringing-a-game-to-xbox-game-pass/

PlayStation Store for PS3, PS Vita officially closes this summer

 Owen S. Good

https://www.polygon.com/22356858/playstation-store-shut-down-ps3-ps-vita-psp-date-redownload-purchases

Listener Questions

Michael Koczwara‏

@SuperZambezi

So, Warzone. Do you like the recent trend of battle royale games replacing maps instead of adding a new map as a second option? I see positives to both!

Alex

@itsallsubjectiv

If you could choose one game to preserve forever because you think no one else will, what game would you choose and why is it Warlords on the Atari 2600?

In this case, “preserved” in the sense of “playable/accessible to anyone forever”

not “preserved” like…encased in an epoxy resin or somethin’

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

@TurnerandDouche

Hey buds, I just wanted to ask if you knew where I could buy some chesquik?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

  • It Takes Two (review code provided)
  • Monster Hunter Rise (review code provided)

Chris:

  • Monster Hunter Rise (review code provided)
  • It Takes Two (friend pass access through review code)
  • Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins (review code)
  • Lost Words: Beyond The Page (review code)
  • Outriders (review code)

Josh:

  • Gex: Enter the Gecko
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2
  • It Takes Two (Purchased Copy Provided by Josh)
It Takes Two EA Hazelight Active Quest Episode 113

Active Quest Episode 113: It Takes Two And Monster Hunter Rise Are Amazing And Why Won’t Sony Keep Their Legacy Online?

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

In this episode, Chris, Josh, and Joseph discuss Monster Hunter Rise, a new Pikmin AR mobile game, It Takes Two, and Sony pulling its online stores for PSP, PS Vita, and PS3.

You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. 

Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow

Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!

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Music

Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm

Quick News

Epileptic PSA: Balan Wonderworld (Update)

Liana Ruppert

gameinformer.com/2021/03/25/epileptic-psa-balan-wonderworld-update

Report: Call Of Duty Returns To A WWII Setting This Year

Daniel Tack

gameinformer.com/2021/03/26/report-call-of-duty-returns-to-a-wwii-setting-this-year

Halo Infinite actor says game is launching in November 2021

Hirun Cryer

gamesradar.com/uk/halo-infinite-actor-says-game-is-launching-in-november-2021/

Back 4 Blood delayed until October

Austen Goslin

polygon.com/22350419/back-4-blood-delay-beta-release-date-turtle-rock

Upcoming Releases

A Pikmin AR mobile game is coming from Nintendo and the Pokémon Go team

Jeffrey Grubbz

venturebeat.com/2021/03/22/a-pikmin-ar-mobile-game-is-coming-from-nintendo-and-pokemon-go-dev-team/

News

‘Resident Evil’ Director Johannes Roberts Reveals Title and Details of Upcoming Film

Ellise Shafer

variety.com/2021/film/news/resident-evil-film-title-johannes-roberts-1234935345/#

New STALKER 2 video, 15 new Game Pass titles, and everything else from the ID@Xbox showcase

Connor Sheridan

gamesradar.com/new-stalker-2-video-15-new-game-pass-titles-and-everything-else-from-the-idxbox-showcase/

Report: PS3, PS Vita stores will close for good this summer

Owen S. Good

polygon.com/22345099/ps3-ps-vita-psp-playstation-store-shutting-down-closes

Listener Questions

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

@TurnerandDouche

Hey my gaggle of goofy gigglin gamers, my question is do you think that my copies of Turner and Hooch on VHS I ordered are stuck on the big boat in the suez canal? I ordered 51000 copies.

Zion Grassl

@ZionDood

What are your hopes for the new Resident Evil movie? I’m personally hoping it’s more focused on the horror of surviving the Raccoon City outbreak than the overall action of killing zombies.

#1 50 Cent Blood on the Sand fan

@curtiscent2

Kratos, Master Chief, Lara Croft, and Baby G-Unit (G is for Grogu. Always has been baby !) were all added to Fortnite in the last few months. 

When do you think 50 Cent is getting added?

Otto Kratky

@Otto_Kratky

Any PS3/Vita games are y’all scrambling to get? I’m trying to nab a PS3 now so I can get the R&C collection. Can’t beat the originals!

Alejandro Pizaña

@alekspizana

Is there any info on what’s gonna happen once the Stores close?. Will we be able to download our games afterwards?. Do you think it’s a good idea to get anything quickly before it closes?. What are you guys going to do with your own PS3’s – if you have any?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

  • Monster Hunter Rise (review code provided) 
  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon 
  • It Takes Two (review code provided)

Chris:

  • Monster Hunter Rise (review code provided)
  • It Takes Two (friend pass access through review code)

I’ll be covering Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins and Lost Words: Beyond The Page

Josh:

  • NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 (review code provided)

Active Quest Episode 112 Life is Strange True Colors

Active Quest Episode 112: Adios, Is The Episodic Gaming Model Dead, And Revita Preview (feat. GB ‘Doc’ Burford)

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

In this episode, Chris, Josh, and special guest Doc Burford discuss Adios, game development, and the latest Square Enix Presents digital event.

You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. 

Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow

Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!

Get our official shirt!

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Music

Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm

Quick News

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie Is Now In Production

Chris Penwell

https://www.thegamer.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-movie-in-production/

Outriders is Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Day One

Megan Spurr

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/03/15/outriders-coming-to-xbox-game-pass/

Upcoming Releases

Sony Is Giving Away 10 Free PlayStation Games For Play At Home 2021

Liana Ruppert

gameinformer.com/2021/03/17/sony-is-giving-away-10-free-playstation-games-for-play-at-home-2021

News

More Gaming Companies Are Standing Up Against Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

Liana Ruppert

gameinformer.com/2021/03/18/more-gaming-companies-are-standing-up-against-anti-asian-hate-crimes

PlayStation Buys Evo Fighting Game Championship Series, Announces 2021 Event Dates, Nintendo Comments

Matt T.M. Kim

ign.com/articles/sony-playstation-buys-evo-championship

Everything announced at Square Enix Presents March 2021

Owen S. Good

polygon.com/22337940/square-enix-presents-march-2021-announcements-trailers-release-dates

Listener Questions

PlayStacin
@PlayStacin

What would your Life is Strange superpower be?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon
  • Fallout 76
  • Prey (2017)

Chris:

  • Revita Early Access (review code provided – reviewed for RetroWare
  • Star Wars Squadrons (Xbox Game Pass on PC) 
  • Fortnite

Josh:

  • Adios (review code provided – reviewed for Retroware)
  • Everhood (review code provided – reviewed for Retroware)
  • Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time on Switch (review code provided)

Doc:

  • Genshin Impact
The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Active Quest Episode 110

Active Quest Episode 110: Nintendo Switch Celebrates Its 4th Birthday, Elden Ring Leaks, and Aliens: Fireteam

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

In this episode, Chris, Joseph, and special guest Cristina dive into the 4th anniversary of the Nintendo Switch, Elden Ring leaks, and Alien: Fireteam.

You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. 

Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow

Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!

Get our official shirt!

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Music

Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm

Upcoming Releases

Guilty Gear Strive Delayed Until June

Joseph Knoop

https://www.ign.com/articles/guilty-gear-strive-delayed-until-june

Epic acquires Fall Guys developer Mediatonic

Matt Wales

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-02-epic-acquires-fall-guys-developer-mediatonic

News

A leaked Elden Ring trailer has surfaced

Natalie Clayton

https://www.pcgamer.com/a-leaked-elden-ring-trailer-has-surfaced/

Aliens: Fireteam is an all-new, co-op bug hunt for the Colonial Marines

Michael McWhertor

https://www.polygon.com/2021/3/2/22308993/aliens-fireteam-announcement-release-date-platforms

Nintendo Switch Trends on Twitter on the Console’s 4th Anniversary

Noah Vaca

https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-twitter-trending-anniversary/

Listener Questions

Jake Free

What was your first writing assignment?  How did you prepare for it? Was the process what you thought it would be?

PlayStacin

Mediatonic is known for their work on “Fall Guys” so my question is: What would an “Active Quest” Fall Guy look like?

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

HEY FELLERS and guest, I have a question: are your ps4 disc drives able to play a slice of salami? I read somewhere it could but I tried to put it in there and it got stuck and my Playstation won’t recognize it. Do you think it’d work if I update my firmware?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon
  • Call of Duty: Warzone
  • Sea of Thieves

Chris:

  • Sea of Solitude: Director’s Cut (review code provided)
  • Bravery Network Online (review code provided)
  • Overwatch

Cristina:

  • Pokemon Cafe Mix
  • Immortals Fenyx Rising
  • Concrete Genie

Active Quest Episode 109: PlayStation State of Play, Pokémon Presents, and Persona 5 Strikers

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

This week, Chris, Joseph, and Josh discuss the latest State of Play event, the recent Pokémon presentation, and more on Persona 5 Strikers.

You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. 

Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow

Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!

Get our official shirt!

teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front

We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4&section=0&ids=1482427275

Music

Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm

Rapid News

🏳️‍Trans rights are human rights 

Upcoming Harry Potter game keeps brewing trouble

Patricia Hernandez

polygon.com/2021/2/24/22299095/harry-potter-jk-rowling-hogwarts-legacy-wb-games-troy-leavitt-youtube-resetera

News

PlayStation State of Play February 2021 Roundup: Everything Announced During the Event

Joseph “Give me Wario” Yaden

yourmoneygeek.com/everything-announced-during-the-february-2021-playstation-state-of-play-event/

New Details Emerge On The World Of Halo Infinite

Matt Miller

gameinformer.com/2021/02/25/new-details-emerge-on-the-world-of-halo-infinite

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes are coming to Nintendo Switch

Nicole Carpenter

polygon.com/pokemon/2021/2/26/21301048/pokemon-diamond-pearl-remake-nintendo-switch-game-freak

New Pokémon Game Is An Open-World Story Set In Feudal-Style Sinnoh Region, Pokémon Legends Arceus

Liana Ruppert

gameinformer.com/pokemon-presents/2021/02/26/new-pokemon-game-is-an-open-world-story-set-in-feudal-style-sinnoh

Listener Questions

Sabrina Rei

@StewOfBoo

Who among you is the best archer?

Sabrina Rei

@StewOfBoo

What does Sony have to do or show you to make you excited about its newly announced follow up to the PSVR headset?

Michael Cwick

@The1stMJC

Origin story! 

How’d you all meet? Who’s idea was it to do the podcast and have you ever all met up in person?

Jake Free

@JakeFreeDieHard

When it comes to remakes of games like the RE2 and 3, Tony Hawk 1 and 2 or even Final Fantasy Remake, who do you trust more? A review from someone who played the original or someone playing the remake of the game for the very first time?

Christian

@CTH73

With the death of Anthem how long do you think it will be before we see EA/Bioware try and pull off a similar game. Maybe not as far as gameplay, but for the looty shooty genre?

Sara Green

@98saraFLOPS

With the reveal of Intergrade, how long do you think it’ll be till we hear anything on Final Fantasy Remake pt 2?

Daniel Linton

@DanielLinton91

What are your thoughts on the newly announced Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Sinnoh Remakes?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

  • Warzone Season 2

Chris

  • Persona 5 Strikers (it’s pretty good) (pretty good review code provided)
  • Ring Fit Adventure 
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Josh

  • Littlewood (Review code provided) 
  • Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze 
  • StarTropics (for an article – very fun! First time playing!)

Recommended Reading

uppercutcrit.com/why-final-fantasy-viis-trans-story-resonates/

Active Quest Episode 107: Persona 5 Strikers Is A Great Sequel So Far And Jack Black Should Play Everyone

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

Chris, Joseph, and Josh discuss the CDPR hack, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Persona 5 Strikers, and The Last of Us HBO show casting.

You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. 

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Music

Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm

Upcoming Releases

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart arrives on PS5 June 11

blog.playstation.com/2021/02/11/ratchet-clank-rift-apart-arrives-on-ps5-june-11/

The Kingdom Hearts Franchise Is Coming To The Epic Games Store March 30

Jason Guisao

gameinformer.com/2021/02/11/the-kingdom-hearts-franchise-is-coming-to-the-epic-games-store

Crash Bandicoot 4 Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch in March 12

Jonathan Dornbush

ign.com/articles/crash-bandicoot-4-release-date-ps5-xbox-series-x-switch-pc

Jack Black Will Voice Claptrap In Borderlands Movie

Jason Guisao 

gameinformer.com/2021/02/11/jack-black-will-voice-claptrap-in-borderlands-movie

News

January 2021 NPD: PS5 Breaks Decade Old Dollar Sales Record
Sammy Barker

pushsquare.com/news/2021/02/january_2021_npd_ps5_breaks_decade_old_dollar_sales_record

Pedro Pascal To Star As Joel In ‘The Last Of Us’ HBO Series Based On Video Game

 Nellie Andreeva

deadline.com/2021/02/pedro-pascal-star-joel-the-last-of-us-hbo-series-video-game-playstation-1234691935/

Stolen Cyberpunk and Witcher data reportedly sold after ‘$7 million auction’

Tom Ivan

videogameschronicle.com/news/stolen-cyberpunk-and-witcher-3-data-reportedly-sold-after-7-million-auction/

Listener Questions

Greysun Morales

@GreysunMorales

Are you guys happy with TLOU casting choices so far? And also, who do you want to see as the other characters such as Tess and Tommy?

PlayStacin

@PlayStacin

If there’s a female Ratchet and a parallel Nefarious, do you think there’s other characters from other dimensions? Will we see other Clanks, Qwarks, and Lawrences?

Sabrina Rei

@StewOfBoo

So about that female Lombax…

Jake Free

@JakeFreeDieHard

What video game fight do you think you could win in real life? Personally I think I could win the garage  fight in the beginning of RE7

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

  • Super Mario 3D World
  • Little Nightmares 2

Chris

  • Persona 5 Strikers (review code provided)
  • Ring Fit Adventure (lost weight!)

Josh

  • DOOM 3 
  • (tried playing) Nuts (review code provided)
  • Resident Evil 4 

Active Quest Episode 106: Persona 5 Strikers, Ring Fit Adventure, and No Overwatch 2 or Diablo 4 This Year

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

Chris, Josh, and PlayStacin discuss the lack of Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 in 2021, Ring Fit Adventure, and Persona 5 Strikers!

You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. 

Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow

Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!

Get our official shirt!

teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front

We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4&section=0&ids=1482427275

Music

Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm

Quick News

Prince of Persia Puts the Sands of Time on Hold Until a Later Date

Sammy Barker

pushsquare.com/news/2021/02/prince_of_persia_puts_the_sands_of_time_on_hold_until_a_later_date

Yip! Yip! Avatar: The Last Airbender TTRPG Announced

Chris Penwell

thegamer.com/official-avatar-last-airbender-korra-ttrpg/

News

Embracer Group Acquires Gearbox Software And Aspyr Media

Tuffcub

thesixthaxis.com/2021/02/03/embracer-buys-gearbox-aspyr-media-easybrain-borderlands-3/

Activision Blizzard Doesn’t Expect To Release Overwatch 2 Or Diablo 4 This Year

Joshua Henry

thegamer.com/activision-blizzard-earnings-call-release-overwatch-2-or-diablo-4-2022/

‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’ developers want to surprise players with sequel

Surej Singh

nme.com/news/gaming-news/final-fantasy-vii-remake-part-two-details-suprise-2869323

Listener Questions

Jake AKA Creamydave

When do you think the average person will have no issues getting a PS5?

Andrew McMahon

What is your favorite sports video game of all time. Also, did you ever enjoy them because you felt like you where living the dream of a pro athlete vicariously through playing it?

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

Hey gamers, I have to say, I’m looking forward to the day I have enough copies of Turner and Hooch on vhs that I can build a gaming throne out of them. My question for you is this: if I stick a controller up my ass, will I become a peripheral? Asking for scientific reasons.

Sabrina Rei

Rocket league is basically soccer with cars, what other sports mashups do you think could potentially work?

#1 50 Cent Blood on the Sand Fan

alright so you know I need to ask 

do you think Resident Evil 8 will have 50 Cent in it? Obviously as like a cosmetic DLC because the game would be over almost immediately if you were playing as 50 Cent.

Joseph Yaden

Were y’all as confused as I was when you you first heard Combustion by Meshuggah? It has this hi-hat countdown in the intro that sounds like it’s off beat…but it couldn’t be. It’s Meshuggah, after all. Turns out, the song starts on the upbeat, making it sound like the hi-hat…

..count-in is off time — but it’s not. If you play the entire intro sequence with a metronome and start it on the downbeat before the song actually starts, the hi-hat countdown will make sense and will be absolutely 100% on time.

https://youtu.be/YsYClJk8Zv4

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

  • Persona 5 Strikers (review code provided)

Chris

  • Uno: Ultimate Edition (review code provided)
  • Coromon Demo
  • Ring Fit Adventure

Josh

  • Resident Evil 4 

Stacin

  • Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
  • Crash 4: It’s About Time
  • Worms: Rumble