Tag: Shantae and the Seven Sirens

Active Quest Episode 86: Oculus Quest 2 Could Be A Game Changer, The Big PS5 Showcase, and Did Super Mario 3D All Stars Fail to Deliver?

by JosephYaden, posted in Active Quest

Joseph, Josh, Chris, and special guest, Bella Blondeau discuss the recent Nintendo Direct, the PS5 showcase, and all things next-gen!

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Music

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

Quick Notes

Michel Ancel Leaves Gaming, Production on Beyond Good & Evil 2 and WiLD Continues

Brianna Reeves

playstationlifestyle.net/2020/09/18/beyond-good-and-evil-2-development-ancel-retires/

PS5 pre-orders might not arrive on time, Amazon warns

Patricia Hernandez 

polygon.com/2020/9/18/21445949/ps5-pre-order-playstation-5-amazon-shipment-release-day-sony

News

Oculus Quest 2 Launches On October 13, Will Cost $299

Chris Penwell

thegamer.com/oculus-quest-2-release-date-price/

Nintendo Direct Developer Showcase Wrap Up

Andrew Webster

theverge.com/21441352/nintendo-direct-mini-switch-ori-long-dark-monster-hunter

PlayStation Showcase Wrap Up

Wesley Yin-Poole

eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-16-heres-everything-sony-announced-during-tonights-playstation-5-showcase

Listener Questions

Zac LaRocque-Walker

What launch title is your must have for ps5?

#1 Turner and Hooch fan

Hey guys, how’s it hanging? I just wanted to ask you if you guys wanted to meet me at the beginning of this trail and go for a hike? Thanks!

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

  • Bloodborne
  • Hades

Chris 

  • Watch Dogs 2
  • Marvel’s Avengers (review code provided) 
  • Nexomon Extinction (review code provided)

Josh

  • Cloud Gardens (Received Review Code) 
  • The Suicide of Rachel Foster (Received Review Code)     
  • Plants vs Zombies (Was almost called Lawn of the Dead)  

Bella 

  • Marvel’s Avengers
  • Super Mario 3D All-Stars
  • Tetris 99

Active XP: Shantae and the Seven Sirens Review

by Chris Penwell, posted in Active Quest, Gaming

Chris reviews a new entry in the long-running Shantae series, Shantae and the Seven Sirens

You can find Chris on Twitter – @PenwellWrites

A free code of the game was provided by WayForward. Thank you so much for sending one our way!

Music from:

Island East level from the Shantae and the Seven Seas soundtrack by WayForward.

Active Quest Episode 71: ‘Dishonored’ Series Not on Hold, PS5 Games Getting Announced, and ‘The Last of Us: Part II’ State of Play

by Chris Penwell, posted in Active Quest

Joseph, Chris, and Josh discuss PS+ Games, Games with Gold, Upcoming PS5 presentation, and plenty of more in this packed episode!

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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Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com

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Music

Theme Song made by Novila. He did an awesome job, so here’s a shoutout! https://soundcloud.com/novila-edm

Quick Notes

The Escapist Will Have An Indie Showcase of Over 70 Games on June 11th

Liam Doolan

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/05/the_escapist_is_airing_a_direct-style_indie_showcase_on_11th_june_-_will_feature_over_70_games

The Witcher Series Hits 50 Million Sold

Daniel Tack

https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2020/05/28/the-witcher-series-reaches-50-million-copies-sold

Marvel’s Avengers Stream Announced, Gameplay and Co-Op Included

Adam Bankhurst

https://www.ign.com/articles/marvels-avengers-war-table-gameplay-and-co-op-stream-announced-for-june-2020

Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Gets Sequel

Brian Shea

https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/05/28/sonic-the-hedgehog-movie-officially-getting-a-sequel

Days of Play Deals

PlayStation

https://blog.playstation.com/2020/05/22/days-of-play-2020-incredible-deals-on-games-and-more/

Quick Upcoming Releases

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles HD Releases on Switch and PS4 August 27th, Cross-Play

Chris Penwell

https://switchwatch.co.uk/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-remastered-edition-shines-onto-switch-this-august/

Silent Hill DLC Coming to Dead by Daylight

Michael McWhertor

https://www.polygon.com/2020/5/26/21270326/silent-hill-dead-by-daylight-dlc-pyramid-head-cheryl-heather-mason

Megaman Battle Network Might Be Next Series To Be Remastered

Protodude

https://www.rockman-corner.com/2020/05/capcom-seeking-partners-for-mega-man.html

PS Plus Games

Charlie Hall

https://www.polygon.com/2020/5/28/21273326/playstation-plus-free-games-june-2020-star-wars-battlefront-2-call-of-duty-wwii

Games with Gold

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/05/26/new-games-with-gold-june-2020/

News

Arkane Studios Talks Next-Gen, The Dishonored Series is not on Hold

Zarmena Khan

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/05/30/dishonored-series-not-on-hold/

Kingdom Hearts CG Series Might Be In the Works for Disney+

Emma Kent

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-05-27-kingdom-hearts-could-be-getting-a-disney-tv-series

The Last of Us Part 2 State of Play

Nicole Carpenter

https://www.polygon.com/2020/5/27/21271734/last-of-us-part-2-state-of-play-watch-it-here-sony

PS5 Games To Finally Be Announced 

https://blog.playstation.com/2020/05/29/youre-invited-a-look-at-the-future-of-gaming-on-playstation-5/

What We’ve Been Playing

                                                                                                                          

Joseph

  • Minecraft Dungeons
  • CIV 6 (for like 5 minutes)
  • BioShock on Switch

Chris

  • Dark Nights with Poe & Munro (review code provided by D’Avekki Studios) – Interview is coming this week.
  • Shantae and the Seven Sirens (review code provided by WayForward)
  • Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition
  • The TakeOver (review code provided by Matt McMuscles!)
  • FIFA 20

Josh

  • Night in the Woods
  • Minecraft Dungeons