Active Quest Episode 127: Assassin’s Creed’s Going Live Service, A Disappointing State of Play, And A New Switch (Kinda)

Joseph and Chris discuss the future of Assassin’s Creed and the new Switch OLED Model. Plus, Chris reviews Boomerang X. 

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

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Music

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

Quick News

Starts at 9:00

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Bloodroots, Farming Simulator 19, UFC 4, and More

Megan Spurr

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Bloodroots, Farming Simulator 19, UFC 4, and More

PS Now Confirms Leaked Line-Up for July 2021, Plus More PS4 Games

 Liam Croft 

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/07/ps_now_confirms_leaked_line-up_for_july_2021_plus_more_ps4_games

The Witcher 3’s next-gen version will include DLC based on the Netflix show

Andy Robinson

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-witcher-3s-next-gen-version-will-include-dlc-based-on-the-netflix-show/

Death Stranding: Director’s Cut has new story missions and improved combat

Andrew Webster 

https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/8/22569182/death-stranding-directors-cut-new-features-release-date-ps5

News

Watch Again: State of Play shows off 11 upcoming PS5 and PS4 games

Chris Scullion

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/watch-again-state-of-play-shows-off-11-upcoming-ps5-and-ps4-games/

Ubisoft’s next Assassin’s Creed will be a live service game

Maddy Myers 

https://www.polygon.com/22566556/ubisoft-assassins-creed-infinity-live-service-game

Nintendo Switch OLED Model – Price, Release Date, Specs, Battery Life And Where It Leaves ‘Switch Pro’

Gavin Lane & Damien McFerran

https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/nintendo-switch-oled-model-price-release-date-specs-battery-life-and-where-it-leaves-switch-pro

Listener Questions

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

@TurnerandDouche

Hey buds, so GTA 6… do you think we will finally be able to play as Grimace from McDongalds?

What We’ve Been Playing

Chris:

• Boomerang X (review code provided for RetroWare review)
• FIFA 21 manager mode

Josh: 

Joseph:

• Warzone
• Metro Exodus

Active Quest Episode 101: A Look Ahead at PlayStation in 2021, Observer System Redux, and Persona 5

Chris and Joseph discuss what’s in store for PlayStation in 2021, as well as what they’ve been playing.

• Joseph Yaden – twitter.com/josephyaden
• Josh Nichols – https://twitter.com/itsjerkjersh
• Chris Penwell – twitter.com/PenwellWrites

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Music

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

Quick Releases 

January’s PlayStation Plus games include Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Andy Robinson

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/januarys-playstation-plus-games-include-shadow-of-the-tomb-raider/

Xbox Live Games with Gold (Little Nightmares and King of Fighters XIII)

Tyler Fischer

https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-one-live-gold-games-free-january-2021/

Adobe Flash Player Is Officially Dead

Raul Velasquez

https://www.thegamer.com/adobe-flash-player-officially-dead/

Upcoming 2021 PS5 Exclusives To Look Forward To

Chris Penwell

https://www.thegamer.com/2021-ps5-release-schedule-god-of-war-ratchet-and-clank/

Listener Questions

Andrew McMahon

What is a game you guys didn’t like at first but eventually came to love?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

• Persona 5 (via remote play)
• Call of Duty: Warzone
• Halo: The Master Chief Collection 

Chris

• Observer: System Redux (review code provided)
• Sackboy: A Big Adventure
• Astro’s Playroom (Platinum)
• Mega Man 11
• A wee bit of Cyberpunk 2077 (I didn’t get my refund)

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

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

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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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)  

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Featured Image from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League by DC, WB Games, and Rocksteady