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Active Quest Episode 124: Guilty Gear Strive Review + How Long Will The Switch Survive?

by Chris Penwell, posted in Active Quest, Gaming

Josh and Chris have a hot and steamy discussion over the longevity of the Nintendo Switch and they discuss Mass Effect, Guilty Gear Strive, and Ninja Gaiden Sigma.

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Music

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Quick News

An Alan Wake Remaster Might Have Been Found In The Epic Game Store

John Carson

gameinformer.com/news/2021/06/18/an-alan-wake-remaster-might-have-been-found-in-the-epic-game-store

So Many People Are Playing Battlefield 4 Again That EA Is Increasing Server Capacity

Zack Zwiezen

kotaku.com/so-many-people-are-playing-battlefield-4-again-that-ea-1847134348

Rockstar Is Shutting Down GTA Online On PS3 And Xbox 360 In December

Marcus Stewart

gameinformer.com/2021/06/16/rockstar-is-shutting-down-gta-online-on-ps3-and-xbox-360-in-december

The Medium Crosses Over To PlayStation 5 In September

Marcus Stewart

gameinformer.com/2021/06/16/the-medium-crosses-over-to-playstation-5-in-september

News

Microsoft is bringing next-gen Xbox games to the Xbox One with xCloud

Tom Warren

theverge.com/2021/6/16/22536418/microsoft-xbox-series-x-games-on-xbox-one-xcloud-streaming

Nintendo President Comments On New Switch Hardware

Ben Reeves

gameinformer.com/2021/06/18/nintendo-president-comments-on-new-switch-hardware

Listener Questions

Andrew McMahon

How do you think the next WarioWare will turn out considering how Super Mario Party was pretty paired down when it came to creativity when compared to previous iterations. Do you think they’ll do the same with this one to make it more accessible to casual players?

Joseph Yaden

If a Wario Wario Wario, how much Wario would a Wario Wario if a Wario Wario Wario?

What We’ve Been Playing

Chris:

  • Guilty Gear Strive (review code provided)
  • Biomutant (review code provided)
  • Ninja Gaiden Sigma (review code provided)

Josh: 

  • Mass Effect 3 (Mass Effect Legendary Edition)
  • Fortnite

Recommended Reading

Nintendo president Doug Bowser talks Switch Pro, licensing and mobile gaming – The Washington Post

Active Quest Episode 122: E3 2021 Predictions And Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Takes It To The Next Level

by Chris Penwell, posted in Active Quest, Platformer

Chris and Joseph go over their totally accurate E3 predictions, answer a question about God of War being overrated, and discuss Insomniac’s open world approach with Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

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Music

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Chris’ Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart review

Quick News

Bend Studio is working on a new IP that ‘builds on Days Gone’s open-world systems’

Tom Ivan

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bend-studio-is-working-on-a-new-ip-that-builds-on-days-gones-open-world-systems/

Upcoming Releases/Announcements

News

God of War 2 delayed to 2022

 Jordan Gerblick 

https://www.gamesradar.com/god-of-war-2-delay-2022/

New Battlefield reveal coming June 9

Michael McWhertor

https://www.polygon.com/22463141/battlefield-6-announcement-date-stream

E3 2021 Schedule Details Revealed As Fan Registration Opens

https://e3expo.com/news/e3-news/e3-2021-schedule-and-fan-registration

All summer gaming live stream events – How to watch Summer Game Fest, E3 2021, Ubisoft Forward, and more

Rumor: Square Enix Set to Announce a New Action-RPG Final Fantasy Spinoff

Imran Khan

Rumor: Square Enix Set to Announce a New Action-RPG Final Fantasy Spinoff

E3 Predictions

Joseph 

Chris

Listener Questions

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

@TurnerandDouche

Hey buckorooni’s, I need some help. Can you send me some cheat codes for The Mummy on PS1? Brendan Frasier is lookin pretty rough and I want to give him a funny hat.

Sterling Silver

@SilverSt3rling

Do you think this is the Switch’s most important E3 since we’re in the consoles second half of its like and its gotten releases for all their major franchises? We get to see where their priorities are with smaller series and if we’re getting sequels to certain games.

Andrew McMahon

@McMahon_BearPig

Convince me god of war isn’t overrated. Like, it’s good, but still sits at a 4/5 for me due to repetition

PlayStacin

@PlayStacin

Why do people gotta complain about cross-gen titles? Its annoying af

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

  • Resident Evil Village (review code provided)

Chris:

  • Virtua Fighter V Showdown
  • Fortnite
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (review code provided)

Active Quest Episode 121: Nintendo Switch Pro Rumors Persist, E3 Is Coming To Town And Does Knockout City Have A Future?

by Chris Penwell, posted in Active Quest, Gaming

Chris and Joseph discuss this week’s hectic news, including all the Sonic the Hedgehog announcements, Dying Light 2, and the rumors of a Nintendo Switch Pro.

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

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Quick News

Xbox and Bethesda’s Games Showcase Will Take Place on June 13

Matt T.M. Kim

https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-bethesda-games-showcase-e3-event-2021-date

Upcoming Releases/Announcements

Square Enix reveals Dragon Quest 12, Dragon Quest 3 ‘HD-2D’ remake

Michael McWhertor

https://www.polygon.com/22456431/dragon-quest-12-announced-dq3-remake-treasures-keshi

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl And Legends: Arceus Get Confirmed Release Dates

Ryan Craddock

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

Far Cry 6 Release Date Set With New Gameplay Reveal

Liana Ruppert

https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/28/far-cry-6-release-date-set-with-new-gameplay-reveal

Horizon Forbidden West release date, PS5 exclusivity, new gameplay trailer, and everything we know so far

Rachel Weber 

https://www.gamesradar.com/horizon-forbidden-west-guide/

Dying Light 2: Stay Human release date set for December

Joseph Yaden

https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/dying-light-2-release-date-set-december/

News

 Sonic Central Wrap Up

Chris Penwell

Sonic Central Wrap Up – The Future Of The Blue Blur

Borderlands 3 is getting crossplay support, but not on PlayStation

 Tom Warren

https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/27/22456413/borderlands-3-crossplay-support-playstation-2k-games

PS Plus June 2021 Free PS5, PS4 Games Announced

Robert Ramsey

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/05/ps_plus_june_2021_free_ps5_ps4_games_announced

Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For June 2021

Fraser Gilbert 

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2021/05/here_are_your_xbox_games_with_gold_for_june_2021

Nintendo reportedly plans to reveal Switch Pro before E3

Joseph Yaden

https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/nintendo-reportedly-plans-to-reveal-switch-pro-before-e3/

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

  • Resident Evil Village
  • Warzone

Chris:

  • Mystery game
  • Knockout City
  • Fortnite

Active Quest Episode 119: Resident Evil Village Is A Delight, Epic vs. Apple Drama, PlayStation Forms Partnership

by Chris Penwell, posted in Active Quest, Gaming

Josh, Chris, and special guest game developer Eldar Basic discuss the wonderfully gruesome Resident Evil Village, the Epic vs. Apple drama in court, and PlayStation’s latest deal with Discord. 

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Music

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

Quick News

Announcing PlayStation’s new Partnership with Discord

Jim Ryan

Announcing PlayStation’s new Partnership with Discord

Nintendo’s next big Switch title is aimed at budding game designers

Andrew Webster

https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/5/22419556/game-builder-garage-nintendo-switch-trailer-release-date

Upcoming Releases/Announcements

News

Epic Games vs. Apple Court Hearing Day One: Screaming Fortnite Kids, Tim Sweeney Takes The Stand

Liana Ruppert

https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/03/epic-games-vs-apple-court-hearing-day-one-screaming-fortnite-kids-tim-sweeney-takes-the

Listener Questions

Andrew McMahon (@McMahon_Bearpig)

Do you think a Resident Evil game will ever come close to the Resident Evil 2 Remake?

Jake Free (@JakeFreeDieHard)

Can Chris just explain how to make tea? What’s the process? Why am I putting milk in it? Sugar? What aisle is it in? What kind am I getting? Does it have to be hot? Do I have to invest in a kettle? What’s its purpose!?!?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

Chris:

  • Crash Bandicoot 2
  • Resident Evil Village (review code provided) 

Josh:

  • New Pokemon Snap
  • Resident Evil Village (review code provided)

Eldar:

  • Resident Evil: Village
  • Final Fantasy VII (PSone)
  • Magic the Gathering: Arena

Active Quest Episode 116: The PS5 Is Fastest Selling Console In History, We’ll Buy Resident Evil 4 One More Time

by Chris Penwell, posted in Active Quest

Joseph, Josh, and Chris go over some surprising sales results from March 2021 and discuss many indie standouts like Oxenfree 2, Before Your Eyes, and Emily Is Away <3. 

Download

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Music

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

Quick News

Nintendo is releasing a bright blue Switch Lite in May

 Taylor Lyles

https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/13/22381575/nintendo-switch-lite-new-color-blue-price-release-date

Amazon’s Lord Of The Rings MMO Canceled

Liana Ruppert

https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/04/17/amazons-lord-of-the-rings-mmo-canceled

Upcoming Releases/Announcements

Fortnite’s Aloy and Lara Croft team-up is delayed to next week

Andy Chalk

https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnites-aloy-and-lara-croft-team-

up-is-delayed-to-next-week/

Days Gone PC Release Date Announced

Adam Bankhurst

https://www.ign.com/articles/days-gone-pc-release-date-announced

Quick News

New Resident Evil Village demo comes to PS4 and PS5 April 17

Kellen Haney

New Resident Evil Village demo comes to PS4 and PS5 April 17

Resident Evil 4 VR Announced for Oculus Quest 2

Matt T.M. Kim

https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-4-vr-announced-for-oculus-quest-2

News

Oxenfree 2 and more new games announced at Nintendo Indie World Showcase

Joseph Yaden

https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/nintendo-indie-world-showcase-april-2021-recap/

The PS5 is the fastest-selling console in U.S. history, according to March game sales data

Joseph Yaden

https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/video-game-sales-report-match-2021/

Listener Questions

Jordan Aslett

@_JordanAslett_

Is the new Switch lite blue or purple?

Jeremy

@hostofhollows

It is not lost on me that if you combine those two games you get… olli olli oxenfree

Andrew McMahon

@McMahon_BearPig

Where the fuck is Hollow Knight Silksong? Also, shoutout to Oxenfree II and OlliOlli World. Both day one pick ups for me.

#1 Kingdom Hearts Fan

@No1KHFan

Hi there, long time no see! I thught I wasn’t wanted so I stupped ): 

Anyway, when do u think the next Kingdom of Hearts game will get announced? I’m running out of Hot cheetos and i need a pick me up.

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

  • Dragon Quest XI
  • Warzone

Chris:

  • Before Your Eyes (review code for RetroWare)
  • Ashwalkers (review code provided for RetroWare)
  • Outriders (review code provided)

Josh:

  • Emily is Away ❤ (review code for Retroware) 
  • Pokemon Snap 
  • Pokémon Card GB2: Great Rocket-Dan Sanjō!
  • Silent Hill 2

Recommended Reading

Sony’s disregard for game preservation is bad for everybody, including developers | GamesRadar+

Active Quest Episode 99 Game of the Year The Last of Us Part 2

Active Quest Episode 99: Our Game of the Year 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 Fiasco, and Best Moments of 2020

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

Chris, Josh, and Joseph discuss the best games of 2020 and the recent Cyberpunk 2077 fiasco.

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

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DISCLAIMER: We received review codes of Crash Bandicoot 4, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, The Avengers, Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Coffee Talk, Mortal Shell, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. 

Music

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

From Hades by Darren Korb & Supergiant Games

From The Last of Us Part 2 by Gustavo Santaolalla, Naughty Dog, & PlayStation

News

CD Projekt Red promises Cyberpunk 2077 refunds ‘out of our own pocket if necessary’

Nick Statt

https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/18/22189322/cyberpunk-2077-refund-cd-projekt-red-ps4-xbox-one

Best Storytelling

Winner: The Last of Us Part 2

Runner Up: Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Best Multiplayer/Ongoing Title:

Winner: Call of Duty: Warzone

Runner Up: Fortnite

Best Indie

Winner: Hades

Runner Up: Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout 

An excellent game created from an independently run team that has outstanding gameplay design that moves the industry forward, a gorgeous art style, and/or an engrossing story.

Best Art Design

Winner: Hades

Runner Up: The Last of Us Part II

A game that shows exuberance within its environmental art, character designs, and animations. The art itself perfectly represents the theming and atmosphere the game is going for. 

Uplifting Game of the Year

Winner: Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (review code provided)

Runner Up: Animal Crossing: New Horizons

A game that shows excellence in creativity and brings an insurmountable amount of charm through its humor, storyline, fun gameplay, nostalgia, or vibrant art. It should be a game that brings a smile to many. 

Game of the Year 

Winner: The Last of Us Part 2

Runner Up: Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Listener’s Award

Winner: The Last of Us Part 2

Runner Up: Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Listener Questions

Jerel

@jitrel

Talking to @LeBlancWes and @MrLuidon about how much I didn’t like the story of Last of Us Part 2, and talking to @PenwellWrites and @CamFinalMix about Kingdom Hearts on the HPCritical Podcast..

Connor Ewing

@connoerewing

Here’s a what come to mind:

– Ellie/Joel Museum sequence

– Ghost of Tsushima Title Card

– Finally beating Theseus and The Minotaur in Hades

– Miles Morales Classic suit creation montage

Wesley LeBlanc

@LeBlancWes

Well….one of my fav things was recording a show with the AQ crew a few months back

And if we’re talking actual games, nothing beats hearing the prelude theme that plays on the game’s main menu in FF7R for the first time. Instant chills

Stacin 

@PlayStacin

The fact that a SpongeBob game not only got an HD remake,  but the fact that it was built from the ground up and a beautiful game to look at. Battle for Bikini Bottom all day!

Andrew McMahon

@McMahon_BearPig

Beating Hades for the first time is so satisfying. The build up to it is fantastic. You try all these different approaches and some you think are perfect but sputter out because of one weakness, while another feels bad at the start but is great with a buff. It was so damn fun.

B.S. Byrley

@BrianByrley

Ellie’s birthday gift/scene 

The start screen for FF7R

#1 Turner & Hooch Fan

@TurnerandDouche

My favorite moment in gaming this year is probably when cyberpunk 2077 came out and I got to see the funniest montages of glitch clips in a game ever.

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Warzone

Chris

  • Observer: System Redux (review code provided)
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Winter Update

Josh

  • Grindstone
  • Fortnite

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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

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.

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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 97: The Game Awards 2020 Predictions – Will The Last of Us Part 2 Sweep?

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

Chris, Michael, and Greysun discuss The Game Awards 2020, Dragon Age 4, and Persona 5 Strikers!

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Music

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

Quick Notes

Oscar Issac Cast as Solid Snake in Upcoming Metal Gear Solid Movie

Chandler Wood

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/12/04/oscar-issac-solid-snake-metal-gear-solid-movie/

Quick Releases

Doom Eternal Comes To Switch On December 8

Nicole Carpenter

https://www.polygon.com/2020/11/30/21726522/doom-eternal-nintendo-switch-release-date

Persona 5 Strikers leaked trailer reveals Western release on PS4, PC, Switch

Releases On February 23

Owen S. Good

https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/4/22153871/persona-5-strikers-release-date-ps4-switch-pc-west

News

Mass Effect and Dragon Age leads leave BioWare

Michael McWhertor

https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/3/22151192/bioware-casey-hudson-mark-darrah-leaving-dragon-age-mass-effect

Dragon Age 4 Will Get a ‘Special Look’ at The Game Awards Next Week

George Yang

https://www.escapistmagazine.com/v2/dragon-age-4-special-look-the-game-awards-2020/

Super Nintendo World opens on February 4th with AR Mario Kart roller coaster

Sam Byford

https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/30/21726093/super-nintendo-world-osaka-japan-opening-date-announced

God of War’s Kratos Is In Fortnite

Michael House

https://blog.playstation.com/2020/12/03/join-the-hunt-as-kratos-in-fortnite-chapter-2-season-5/

Mando and Baby Yoda In Fortnite

https://www.starwars.com/news/the-mandalorian-joins-fortnite

Game Awards Predictions 

Game of the Year

  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo
  • Doom Eternal – id Software
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake – Square Enix
  • Ghost of Tsushima – Sucker Punch
  • Hades – Supergiant Games
  • The Last of Us Part 2 – Naughty Dog

Best Game Direction

  • Final Fantasy VII Remake
  • Ghost of Tsushima
  • Hades
  • Half-Life Alyx
  • The Last of Us Part 2

Best Narrative

  • 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake
  • Ghosts of Tsushima
  • Hades
  • The Last of Us Part 2

Best Art Direction

  • Final Fantasy VII Remake
  • Ghosts of Tsushima
  • Hades
  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps
  • The Last of Us Part 2

Best Score/Music

  • Doom Eternal
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake
  • Hades
  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps
  • The Last of Us Part 2

Best Performance

  • Ashley Johnson – Ellie, The Last of Us Part 2
  • Laura Bailey – Abby, The Last of Us Part 2
  • Daisuke Tsuji – Jin, Ghost of Tsushima
  • Logan Cunningham – Hades, Hades
  • Nadji Jeterm – Miles Morales, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Best Multiplayer Game

  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons
  • Among Us
  • Call of Duty: Warzone
  • Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
  • Valorant

Best Action/Adventure Game

  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
  • Ghosts of Tsushima
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps
  • Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
  • The Last of Us Part 2

Any snubs? 

Listener Questions

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

Gamers, how fast would my shit have to be to break the sound barrier? Also, if I managed to do so, would it break my toilet? Thanks in advance!

Plastic Hearts Podcast

With Doom Eternal on Switch scrapping the physical release how long can the base model switch handle these console/PC ports going forward? Will devs just keep squeezing their engines or is there a limit coming soon to what the Switch’s hardware can do?

Josh Nichols

what’s your favorite Zelda game other than Breath of the Wild? Do you think Wind Waker HD will get ported to Switch for Zelda’s anniversary? It’s my favorite Zelda and it belongs on Nintendo’s best system.

Active Quest Episode 83: Gamescom Reveals and a Possible New Nintendo Switch Model

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest, Uncategorized

Chris, Joseph, and Josh discuss the events of Gamescom Opening Night Live, a possible new Nintendo Switch, and what we’ve been playing!

Hosts and Info

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. 

Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow

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!

Get our official shirt!

https://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!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4&section=0&ids=1482427275

Music

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

Quick Notes

12 Minutes Stars Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy and Willem Dafoe

Chris Penwell

thegamer.com/12-minutes-stars-daisy-ridley-james-mcavoy-and-willem-dafoe/

Gotham Knights Is Not A Games As A Service, Has Self-Contained Story

Michael Leri

gamerevolution.com/news/657289-gotham-knights-not-games-as-a-service

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Has Optional 60FPS Mode on PS5

Stephen Tailby

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/08/ratchet_and_clank_rift_apart_has_optional_60fps_mode_on_ps

Netflix Reveals First Official Details Of Live-Action Resident Evil Series

Brian Shea 

gameinformer.com/2020/08/27/netflix-reveals-first-official-details-of-live-action-resident-evil-series

Quick Releases

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Delayed To 2021

Chris Penwell

thegamer.com/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-delayed-2021/

Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory Set for Launch on November 13

Will Harrison

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/08/26/kingdom-hearts-melody-of-memory-release-date-november/

News

Everything Announced At Gamescom’s Opening Night

Zack Zwiezen

kotaku.com/everything-announced-at-gamescoms-opening-night-1844869976

September’s free PS Plus games: PUBG, Street Fighter V

Adam Michel

https://blog.playstation.com/2020/08/26/septembers-free-ps-plus-games-pubg-street-fighter-v/

New Games with Gold for September 2020

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/08/27/new-games-with-gold-for-september-2020/

Rumor: Switch Pro Could Release Next Year, May Support 4K

Chris Carter

destructoid.com/stories/the-rumor-that-nintendo-is-planning-a-switch-pro-popped-up-again-could-come-next-year-601587.phtml

Listener Questions

There’s 3 of you and 3 PowerPuff Girls.
So Who’s the Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles of the podcast?

Michael Cwick – DigitalDaysGaming podcast

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph: 

  • Fortnite
  • Warzone
  • A Short Hike

Chris:

  • Fortnite 
  • Kandagawa Jet Girls (review code provided) – cringe
  • My Hero’s One Justice 2

Josh:

  • Spiritfarer (Xbox Game Pass) 
  • Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Active Quest Episode 81: Is Mortal Shell A Great Souls-Like Game? Fortnite vs. Apple and Google, Halo Infinite Delayed To 2021

by Chris Penwell, posted in Active Quest, Uncategorized

Joseph, Chris, and Josh are joined by IGN freelancer Wesley LeBlanc to talk about the crazy Fortnite drama between Epic and Apple/Google. Joseph also gives us his first impressions of Mortal Shell.

 

Hosts:

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.

Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow

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!

Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow

Get our official shirt!

https://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!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4&section=0&ids=1482427275

Music

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

Quick Notes

The Last of Us Part II update adds Grounded difficulty, Permadeath mode, and more

Matthew Gallant

blog.playstation.com/2020/08/11/the-last-of-us-part-ii-update-adds-grounded-difficulty-permadeath-mode-and-more/

Scott Pilgrim Writer Says Ubisoft Has Contacted Him Amid Growing Campaign To Bring Game Back

James O’Connor

gamespot.com/articles/scott-pilgrim-writer-says-ubisoft-has-contacted-hi/1100-6480948/

Quick Releases

Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher Enters Rainbow Six Siege As New Operator

Chris Pereira

gamespot.com/articles/splinter-cells-sam-fisher-gears-up-for-rainbow-six/1100-6480833/

Mortal Shell is Getting a Physical Release

Daniel Tack

gameinformer.com/2020/08/13/mortal-shell-is-getting-a-physical-release

Rockstar & GTA Producer Lazlow Jones Part Ways After Almost 20 Years Together

Chris Penwell

thegamer.com/lazlow-jones-gta-producer-leaves/

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Will Have a Free Upgrade For PS5

Chris Penwell

thegamer.com/kena-bridge-of-spirits-free-ps4-ps5-upgrade/

News

Fortnite for Android has also been kicked off the Google Play Store and App Store

Dieter Bohn

theverge.com/2020/8/13/21368079/fortnite-epic-android-banned-google-play-app-store-rule-violation

July 2020 NPD: Paper Mario and Ghost of Tsushima have strong debuts

Jeff Grubb

venturebeat.com/2020/08/14/july-2020-npd-paper-mario-and-ghost-of-tsushima-have-strong-debuts/

Microsoft delays Halo Infinite to 2021

Tom Warren

theverge.com/2020/8/11/21363769/halo-infinite-delay-launch-2021-release-date-xbox-series-x

Listener Questions

Are boneless wings, wings?

Which is the best non-buffalo flavor wing sauce?

  • Wesley

Hey gamers, what movie would you insert @Reggie into from the 90s and which actor would he replace? My pick is replacing Tim Allen in Jungle2Jungle. Okay, that’s all the time I’ve got. I got to get back to playing Animal Crossing New Leaf on my Nintendo 3DS.

  • #1 Turner and Hooch fan

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

  • Mortal Shell (review code provided by the publisher)

Chris

  • Ghost of Tsushima
  • Trivia Royale

Josh

  • EarthBound
  • Rayman Legends*
  • Fall Guys*
  • Moving Out (Xbox Game Pass)*

Wesley

  • Ghost of Tsushima
  • Necrobarista
  • Avengers Beta