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

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

• 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

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

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

• 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

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)

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

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