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 120: Summer Game Fest excitement, a new TimeSplitters is on the way, and Returnal impressions

Joseph is finally back as all three discuss Geoff Keighley’s plans for Summer Game Fest, the next TimeSplitters, and the tough-as-nails Returnal.

• 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

Overwatch 2 Drops Standard PVP Count To 5V5

Jason Guisao

https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/20/overwatch-2-drops-standard-pvp-count-to-5v5

Mass Effect’s Normandy Ship Comes To No Man’s Sky In Crossover Event

Eddie Makuch

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mass-effects-normandy-ship-comes-to-no-mans-sky-in-crossover-event/1100-6491823/

Upcoming Releases/Announcements

Grand Theft Auto V is coming to the PS5 and Xbox Series X in November

Andrew Webster

https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/18/22441925/grand-theft-auto-5-gta-online-ps5-xbox-series-x-release-date

‘The Last Of Us Part II’ now runs at 60 fps on the PS5

K. Holt

https://www.engadget.com/the-last-of-us-part-ii-ps5-patch-60-fps-naughty-dog-160807112.html

News

New TimeSplitters to be developed by original creators

Vic Hood

https://www.techradar.com/news/new-timesplitters-to-be-developed-by-original-creators

New Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Amiibo Figure Revealed (it locks fast travel to the amiibo rather than the game)

Kevin Kneszevic

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-amiibo-figure-revealed/1100-6491678/

PlayStation, Xbox, Square Enix and more will be part of Summer Game Fest

Chris Penwell

PlayStation, Xbox, Square Enix and more will be part of Summer Game Fest

Listener Questions

Andrew MacMahon (@McMahon_BearPig)

How long until we finally get Online for TLOU2 and will it be factions again?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

• Resident Evil Village (review code provided)
• Returnal
• Hood: Outlaws & Legends (review code provided)

Chris:

• Resident Evil Village (review code provided)
• Returnal
• Resident Evil Remake (the first one)
• Hood: Outlaws & Legends (review code provided)

Josh: 

• Resident Evil Village (review code provided) 
• Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (Joseph code provided)  
• Before I Forget (review code provided) link to Retroware review
• Knockout City (review code provided) 
• Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield (review code provided)