Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Active Quest Episode 98: Cyberpunk 2077 Is a Mess, and The Game Awards 2020 Announcements/Winners

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

In this episode, Chris, Joseph, and Josh discuss the mess that is Cyberpunk 2077, and all the winners/announcements at The Game Awards 2020.

Joseph Yaden – twitter.com/josephyaden
Josh Nichols – twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols
Chris Penwell – twitter.com/PenwellWrites

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Music

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

Quick Releases

The Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake has been delayed

Tom Ivan

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-prince-of-persia-sands-of-time-remake-has-been-delayed/

Xbox Game Pass gets Skyrim next week; Yakuza hits coming in January

Owen S. Good

polygon.com/2020/12/10/22168954/xbox-game-pass-skyrim-december-yakuza-january

News

November 2020 NPD: Call of Duty dominates as next gen begins

Jeff Grubb

https://venturebeat.com/2020/12/11/november-2020-npd-call-of-duty-dominates-as-next-gen-begins/

Halo Infinite Isn’t Coming Out Until Fall 2021 At The Earliest

Luke Plunkett

https://kotaku.com/halo-infinite-isnt-coming-out-until-fall-2021-at-the-ea-1845838654

All The Big News From The Game Awards 2020

Joe Juba

gameinformer.com/the-game-awards-2020/2020/12/10/all-the-big-news-from-the-game-awards-2020

All The Winners At The Game Awards 2020

Marcus Stewart

gameinformer.com/the-game-awards-2020/2020/12/10/all-the-winners-at-the-game-awards-2020

Listener Questions

The Quiet Man Fan Account (Samuel Guglielmo, Reviews Editor at TechRaptor)

@Sgulgi

What is the Sam of the year?

Erick E. Epperson

@TheTriple_E

Do you think that the genital customization in Cyberpunk was just there to get more people to talk about it or is it there for a real reason? Is it unfair that there are more penis options than vagina options? Tell me what you really think about what V has in their pants!

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

Cyberpunk 2077
Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Chris

Cyberpunk 2077
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla (review code provided)
Fortnite
Will talk about Observer: System Redux in a dedicated impressions episode
Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Godfall (review code provided)
Astro’s Playroom

Josh

Yakuza: Like a Dragon (review code provided)
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
Fortnite

Recommended Reading

When It Comes To Representation, Trans People Don’t Need Your Excuses (thegamer.com)

Active Quest Episode 96: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Is Fine, Miles Morales Is Excellent, and More on Black Ops Cold War

November 30, 2020December 4, 2020 by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

Abram Beuhner from CBR and Backlog Banter joins us to talk about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. We also delve into the better than expected campaign of Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War and the inclusiveness of Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Joseph Yaden – twitter.com/josephyaden
Josh Nichols – twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols
Chris Penwell – twitter.com/PenwellWrites
Abram Buehner – https://twitter.com/PnguinsWitCapes

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Music

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

Quick Notes

Pokémon Will Be Getting 25th Anniversary Celebration Next Year

https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1331987836963348485

Quick Releases

Cuphead’s Delicious Last Course DLC Delayed

https://twitter.com/StudioMDHR/status/1331659104113356801

Rainbow Six Siege PS5 and Xbox Series X and S update out next week

Wesley Yin-Poole

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-25-rainbow-six-siege-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-and-s-update-out-next-week

Square Enix Announces NEO: The World Ends With You, A Sequel To The DS Original

Ryan Craddock

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/11/square_enix_announces_neo_the_world_ends_with_you_a_sequel_to_the_ds_original

(cough cough, it’s a sequel to the anime)

https://www.thegamer.com/neo-the-world-ends-with-you-anime-sequel/

The World Ends With You Anime Premieres In April

Chris Penwell

https://www.thegamer.com/the-world-ends-with-you-anime-start-date/

News

Here are your Xbox Games With Gold titles for December

Samit Sarkar

https://www.polygon.com/2020/11/24/21612876/xbox-free-games-with-gold-december-2020-one-360

PS Plus December 2020 PS5, PS4 Games Announced

Robert Ramsey

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/11/ps_plus_december_2020_ps5_ps4_games_announced

Rumour: Resident Evil Revelations 3 Will Be A Switch “Focused” Release, Says Capcom Insider

Liam Doolan

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/11/rumour_resident_evil_revelations_3_will_be_a_switch_focused_release_says_capcom_insider

Listener Questions

Greysun Morales

@Greysun Morales

Do you guys think that we’ll eventually get a Cuphead 2? And if so, what platforms will it come to and when will it release?

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

@Turneranddouche

Hey fellow gamin gurus, hot stinky q for ya: is it wrong for me to stuff the turkey with my feet for Thanksgiving?

Josh Nichols

@itsjerkjersh

hey long listener but first time question

would you be down with PS+ and Games with Gold ditching monthly games and making Now/Game Pass even better? It seems like people are less focused on ownership and more focused on availability and value for services now anyway

Michael Cwick

@The1stMJC

With Microsoft, Sony and now Embracer buying all these studios

Do you worry the gaming industry is turning into a game of monopoly like the film industry where only a handful of companies own all the studios?

What happens if these parent companies give up on gaming in 10 years?

I’m always worried when Google or Amazon acquire a studio because they can throw in the towel with little notice or care.

#1 50 Cent Blood on the Sand Fan

@CurtisCent2

hey gamers

got a bottle full of bub and an important question for you all

do you think 50 Cent Blood on the Sand is Bluepoint’s next remaster?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Astro’s Playroom

Chris

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Campaign (review code provided)

Josh

Yakuza: Like a Dragon (review code provided)

Abram

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Active Quest Episode 95: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Even More Black Ops Cold War

November 23, 2020 by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

Joseph, Josh, Chris, and special guest, Brenden Groom discuss Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War!

Joseph Yaden – twitter.com/josephyaden

Josh Nichols – twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols

Chris Penwell – twitter.com/PenwellWrites

Brenden Groom – https://twitter.com/begroom

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Music

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

Quick Notes

THQ Nordic’s Parent Company Acquires 13 More Studios

Gabe Gurwin

gamespot.com/articles/thq-nordics-parent-company-acquires-13-more-studios/1100-6484567/

Demon’s Souls’ Mysterious Door Has Been Opened–Here’s What’s Inside

James O’Connor

gamespot.com/articles/demons-souls-mysterious-door-has-been-opened–heres-whats-inside/1100-6484687/

News

USGamer shutting down

(couldn’t find a great article on it and so I figured these tweets would be better and more direct)

twitter.com/The_Katbot/status/1328367535285170178?s=20

twitter.com/nadiaoxford/status/1328370963096997888?s=20

IO Interactive’s New Game Is A 007 James Bond Origins Story

Lianna Ruppert

gameinformer.com/2020/11/19/io-interactives-new-game-is-a-007-james-bond-origins-story

HBO Gives Series Order To THE LAST OF US; Craig Mazin And Neil Druckmann Write And Executive Produce

pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/hbo-gives-series-order-last-us-craig-mazin-and-neil-druckmann-write-and-executive

twitter.com/Neil_Druckmann/status/1329877628044525568?s=20

Here Are The Nominees For The 2020 Game Awards

Marcus Stewart

gameinformer.com/2020/11/18/here-are-the-nominees-for-the-2020-game-awards

Listener Questions

Vaughn Hyde

@HydeLegion

I have 2 questions.

1: What do you all think about the idea of recency bias in the Game Awards nominees?

2: How do you feel about the state of the industry? With several outlets seeing massive layoffs or completely shutting down, does it make you worry for its future?

Scott Oroepel

@scottOroepel

If Among Us is nominated why wasn’t CrossCode? It’s up for my GOTY this year.

Also, I can’t choose between Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey. Both are phenomenal. Where do you stand?

#1 Turner and Hooch fan

@TurnerandDouche

Hey gamers, question for you: what if energy drinks were made from ground up sausages?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

Demon’s Souls
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Chris

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War (review code provided)
Family Feud (review code provided)

Josh

Uninstalled Tetris Effect: Connected
Yakuza: Like a Dragon (review code provided)

Brenden

Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Tetris Effect Connected
FUSER
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Recommended Reading

The 10 best video game books of 2020

Active Quest Episode 94: PS5, Demon’s Souls, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

Joseph, Chris, and Josh discuss the PS5, Demon’s Souls, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.

Joseph Yaden – twitter.com/josephyaden
Josh Nichols – twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols
Chris Penwell – twitter.com/PenwellWrites

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Music

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

Quick Notes

Deathloop, the time loop shooter, now has a release date

Cass Marshall

polygon.com/2020/11/12/21562692/deathloop-arkane-lyon-release-date-ps5-pc

Pokemon Go is Now Compatible With Pokemon Home, But the Restrictions Are Kind of Ridiculous

Kat Bailey

usgamer.net/articles/pokemon-go-is-now-compatible-with-pokemon-home-restrictions

Minecraft Dungeons Is Getting Crossplay Next Week

Chris Penwell

thegamer.com/minecraft-dungeons-crossplay/

News

Xbox Series X/S Launch Sales Largest In Xbox’s History, Restocks Coming Soon

Liana Ruppert

gameinformer.com/2020/11/12/xbox-series-xs-launch-sales-largest-in-xboxs-history-restocks-coming-soon

NPD Reports For October

Jeff Grubb

venturebeat.com/2020/11/13/october-2020-npd-nintendo-and-fifa-power-gamings-growth/

Listener Questions

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

Hey buckos, goofy boots here and I wanted to ask you if you think it’s possible to fill a whoopee cushion by way of an air pump at my local Speedway. Thanks!

#1 Baby’s Day Out Fan

Hey there, I like the 1994 film Baby’s Day Out a FUCKTON and just wanted to know if you think there will be a Baby’s Day Out game adaptation for the next gen systems? If not, do you think that Baby Geniuses might have a better chance at having an adaptation?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

Demon’s Souls
PS5

Chris

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
Family Feud (review code provided)
Tetris Effect: Connected
Fuser (review code provided)
Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War (review code provided)

Josh

Tetris Effect: Connected
Part Time UFO

Active Quest Episode 93: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster, and The Dark Pictures: Little Hope

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

This week, Joseph, Josh, and Chris discuss Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the announcement of the Mass Effect trilogy remaster, and The Dark Pictures: Little Hope!

Joseph Yaden – twitter.com/josephyaden
Josh Nichols – twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols
Chris Penwell – twitter.com/PenwellWrites

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

Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

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Music

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

Suicide Mission from EA’s Mass Effect 2 by Jack Wall

Quick Notes

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s Season 1 start date and roadmap have been revealed

Tom Ivan

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-wars-season-1-start-date-and-roadmap-have-been-revealed/

Demon’s Souls’ PS5 character creator finally lets you make more than a misshapen monstrosity

Matt Wales

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-05-demons-souls-ps5-character-creator-finally-lets-you-make-more-than-a-misshapen-monstrosity

Take Two Interactive To Buy Codemasters for $973 Million

BBC

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54840773

Quick Releases

We should’ve seen it coming: The Medium delayed into 2021

Brett Makedonski

https://www.destructoid.com/stories/we-should-ve-seen-it-coming-the-medium-delayed-into-2021-609291.phtml

Control Ultimate Edition Delayed To 2021

Jesse Vitelli

https://primagames.com/news/control-ultimate-edition-delayed-2021

Friday The 13th: The Game Servers Are Shutting Down, But There’s Good News

Liana Ruppert

https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/11/03/friday-the-13th-the-game-servers-are-shutting-down-but-theres-good-news

News

Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Potentially to Be Announced Tomorrow

George Yang

https://www.escapistmagazine.com/v2/mass-effect-trilogy-remaster-potentially-to-be-announced-tomorrow/

Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Finally Revealed With Legendary Edition

Liana Ruppert

gameinformer.com/2020/11/07/mass-effect-trilogy-remaster-finally-revealed-with-legendary-edition

https://twitter.com/The_Katbot/status/1325110742358487041?s=20

Listener Questions

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

Rough week guys, but let me ask you this: do you think the hamburglar can straighten up his act and become a normal functioning member of society?

Follow up question: how many hamburgers do you think his record is for burglaring at once?

Andrew McMahon

God, I want COD to be one of my games as a service type of weekly titles, but the install sizes are just unjustifiable.

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

Pikmin 3 Deluxe
The Dark Pictures: Little Hope (review code provided)
Control Ultimate Edition — Cloud Version
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (review code provided)

Chris

Watch Dogs Legion (review code provided)
Fuser (review code provided)

Josh

Pokemon Sword

Active Quest Episode 89: So Many Next-Gen Games and a Resident Evil Film Reboot

October 12, 2020October 14, 2020 by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

Joseph, Josh, Chris, and special guest Eric Zinkhon discuss the onslaught of upcoming next generation games, the new Resident Evil film reboot, and backwards compatibility on PS5.

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

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Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

Rate us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict, so we can continue to reach people and get review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!

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Music

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

Quick Notes

Amazon has canceled Crucible, its free-to-play multiplayer shooter that had already been returned to closed beta

Jay Peters

https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/9/21510190/amazon-crucible-canceled-game-studios-closed-beta

Cyberpunk 2077 Has Officially Gone Gold

Jason Guisao

https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/10/05/cyberpunk-2077-has-officially-gone-gold

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales goes gold and shows off some sneaky suits

Connor Sheridan

https://www.gamesradar.com/marvels-spider-man-miles-morales-goes-gold-and-shows-off-some-sneaky-suits/

Quick Releases

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered looks about the same on PC as the 2010 original, early comparison shows

Sherif Saed

https://www.vg247.com/2020/10/06/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-remastered-side-by-side-comparison-pc-original/

Mortal Kombat 11 Getting Free PS5, Xbox Series X Upgrades With Cross-Play

Steve Watts

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mortal-kombat-11-getting-free-ps5-xbox-series-x-upgrades-with-cross-play/1100-6483069/

Bugsnax Video Reveals Cast, Will Be a PlayStation 5 Launch Title

Michael Cripe

https://www.escapistmagazine.com/v2/bugsnax-video-reveals-cast-will-be-a-playstation-5-launch-title/

Outriders Delayed to 2021

Adam Bankhurst

https://www.ign.com/articles/outriders-delayed-to-2021-cross-play-free-next-gen-upgrade-ps5-xbox-series-x

Bloober Team’s dual-reality survival horror The Medium gets December release date

Matt Wales

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-09-bloober-teams-dual-reality-survival-horror-the-medium-gets-december-release-date

Ghost of Tsushima gets co-op multiplayer, New Game+ later this month

Matt Wales

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-05-ghost-of-tsushima-gets-co-op-multiplayer-new-game-later-this-month

News

New Resident Evil movie reboot will faithfully adapt the games

Matt Patches

https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/6/21503944/resident-evil-movie-reboot-claire-redfield

Here’s how playing PS4 games on the PlayStation 5 will work

Chaim Gartenberg

https://www.theverge.com/21509390/playstation-5-ps4-games-backwards-compatible-how-to-play

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/10/you_may_not_be_able_to_enjoy_playlink_games_on_ps5

Listener Questions

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

Hey guys, its your boy, anyways QUICK Q 4 YA, why the fuck are pants referred to as a pair of pants instead of just being called a singular pant? Help me, I am confusion.

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

Crash Bandicoot 4
Demon’s Souls
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Chris

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (review code provided)
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (beta code provided)
FIFA 21 (Manager Mode)

Josh

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time

Eric Zinkhon

Call of Duty: Warzone
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
No Man’s Sky

Active Quest Episode 85: Why We Think Xbox Is Bringing It Next-Gen, Ubisoft Forward, and PS5 Showcase Thoughts

September 14, 2020September 27, 2020 by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

In this episode, Joseph, Chris, and Josh discuss the Xbox One S reveal, Ubisoft Forward, and the upcoming PS5 showcase!

Joseph Yaden – twitter.com/josephyaden
Josh Nichols – twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols
Chris Penwell – twitter.com/PenwellWrites

Image: Craig from Microsoft’s Halo Infinite and Xbox Series S from Microsoft

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

Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us!

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Music

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

Quick Notes

Watch Live: PlayStation 5 Showcase on Wednesday, September 16

blog.playstation.com/2020/09/12/watch-live-playstation-5-showcase-on-wednesday-september-16/

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer revealed

blog.playstation.com/2020/09/09/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-multiplayer-revealed/

Scott Pilgrim game is back after years of being delisted

Patricia Hernandez

polygon.com/2020/9/10/21430717/scott-pilgrim-game-vs-world-ubisoft-forward-bryan-lee-o-malley-edgar-wright-anamanaguchi-anniversary

Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Slips To 2021 Release

Jeff Cork

gameinformer.com/2020/09/11/kena-bridge-of-spirits-slips-to-2021-release

Quick Releases

Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is The Prequel To Zelda: Breath Of The Wild

Jason Guiaso

gameinformer.com/2020/09/08/hyrule-warriors-age-of-calamity-is-the-prequel-to-zelda-breath-of-the-wild

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake brings the classic back for Xbox One, PS4, and PC

Chaim Gartenberg

theverge.com/2020/9/10/21429389/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-remake-xbox-one-ps4-announcement-ubisoft

Ubisoft’s Gods and Monsters is now Immortals Fenyx Rising, coming Dec. 3

Ryan Gilliam

polygon.com/2020/9/10/21430840/immortals-fenyx-rising-gods-and-monsters-zelda-ubisoft-forward-trailer-reveal

News

Control’s PS4 owners get — then lose — Ultimate Edition granting next-gen upgrade

Owen S. Good

polygon.com/2020/9/11/21432215/control-ps4-upgrade-ps5-xbox-one-xbox-series-x-ultimate-edition-base-game-season-pass-deluxe-edition

Xbox Series S official reveal trailer goes live with release date confirmed

Alex Avard, Connor Sheridan

gamesradar.com/xbox-series-s-revealed/

Listener Questions

#1 Turner and Hooch fan (@TurnerandDouche)

Piping hot Q here for Joseph: why is THE_BERRY a stone cold killer?

Zac LaRocque-Walker (@zaclw)

What does Sony have to do to convince you to buy a ps5?

GhostintheGlass (@ghostintheglass)

What Prince of Persia remake would you prefer? Sands of Time or giving PoP 2008 a second chance/sequel?

Connor Ewing (@connoerewing)

I’m personally having trouble with being excited for any of Ubisoft’s upcoming titles (even Immortals, which I’ve been anticipating) given their consistent mishandling of the systemic workplace abuse/toxicity situation. Is this something you guys are feeling as well? Thanks!

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (review code provided)
Marvel’s Avengers (review code provided)

Chris:

Watch Dogs 2
Ary and the Secret of Seasons (review is up now)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (review code provided)
Bounty Battle (received review copy)

Josh:

Fortnite
Plants vs Zombies

Active Quest Episode 82: How Will Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War Connect With Warzone? Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad Revealed

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

Chris, Joseph, and Josh discuss Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Gotham Knights, and the new Suicide Squad game!

Joseph Yaden – twitter.com/josephyaden

Josh Nichols – twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols

Chris Penwell – twitter.com/PenwellWrites

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

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Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow

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Music

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

Quick Notes

Prince of Persia Remake Listing Appears Online

George Yang

https://www.escapistmagazine.com/v2/prince-of-persia-remake-listing-appears-online/

Deathloop Delayed To 2021

Joe Juba

gameinformer.com/2020/08/18/deathloop-delayed-to-2021

Remnant: From the Ashes Was Claimed Over 10 Million Times Already on the Epic Games Store

Alessio Palumbo

https://wccftech.com/remnant-from-the-ashes-was-claimed-over-10-million-times-already-on-the-epic-games-store/

Fall Guys PS4 Reportedly Has Nearly 16 Million Players

Michael Harradence

https://www.psu.com/news/fall-guys-ps4-reportedly-has-nearly-16-million-players

Quick Releases

Watch Crysis Remastered attempt to redeem its graphics ahead of new September 18th release

Taylor Lyles

https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/21/21395755/crysis-remastered-pc-ps4-xbox-one-tech-trailer-new-release-date

Baldur’s Gate 3 goes into early access Sept. 30

Owen S. Good

https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/18/21373689/baldurs-gate-3-release-date-early-access-steam-pc-stadia-larian-studios

News

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Officially Announced, Reveal Coming Soon

Steve Watts

gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-officially-announc/1100-6481163/

Control publisher tries, fails to explain why next-gen upgrade is limited to Ultimate Edition

Nicole Carpenter

polygon.com/2020/8/20/21377188/control-ultimate-edition-upgrade-505-games-xbox-series-x-ps5-explanation

Batman: Gotham Knights gameplay trailer revealed at DC Fandome

Jordan Gerblick

https://www.gamesradar.com/batman-gotham-knights-gameplay-trailer-reveal-dc-fandome/

Suicide Squad Reveal

(Developer Tweet)

https://twitter.com/suicidesquadRS/status/1297326553106325504?s=20

Listener Questions

#1 Turner and Hooch fan

@TurnerandDouche

Yeah hi there, long time listener, often time questioner here: is there a game out there where I can competitively milk a virtual cow? Thanks in advance.

Wesley LeBlanc

What are the chances that this new Batman game utilizes Shadow of Mordor’s Nemesis system considering both are under the WB umbrella?

Indie Pod

What are your opinions on shadow drops? From a games media perspective and a hobbyist standpoint.

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

Mortal Shell (review code provided by publisher)
Warzone

Chris

Rad
EarthNight
Banjo-Kazooie

Josh

Road to Guangdong (review code provided by publisher)
Thomas Was Alone (Finished)
Gone Home (Finished)

Recommended Reading

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Active Quest Episode 70: PS5 Processing 100x Faster Than PS4, THQ Nordic Has 69 Unannounced Games, Golf with Your Friends Impressions

May 25, 2020May 26, 2020 by Chris Penwell, posted in Active Quest

Joseph and Chris are joined by special guest Michael Cwick from Digital Days Gaming to discuss the vast quantity of THQ Nordic games, the crazy power of the PS5, and new Call of Duty rumors.