Xenoblade Chronicles – Active Quest

Joseph tells us what The Outer Worlds Switch port is like, they all laugh about the Game Gear Micro, and the crew discusses the importance of BLM and diversity in gaming.

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

Quick Notes

Over 700 Games In Charity Bundle on itch.io for $5

Brian Shea

https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/06/06/itchio-bundles-more-than-740-drm-free-indie-games-for-5-to-raise-money-for-racial

Console Versions of Valorant Being Tested

Chris Carter

https://www.destructoid.com/console-versions-of-valorant-are-being-tested-but-not-fully-confirmed-593283.phtml

Quick Upcoming Releases

Modern Warfare Season 4 Delayed (new release date leaked)

Anthony McGlynn

https://www.pcgamesn.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare/season-4-date-leak

Pokemon Sword & Shield Isle of Armor Release Date

Brian Shea

https://www.gameinformer.com/index.php/2020/06/02/pokemon-sword-shield-the-isle-of-armor-expansion-hits-june-17

News

Kingdoms of Amalur Re:Reckoning Announced

Charlie Hall

https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/4/21280297/kingdoms-of-amalur-remaster-release-date-re-reckoning-xbox-one-ps4-pc-price-leak

Game Gear Micro Announced

Matthew Kato

https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/06/03/sega-releasing-game-gear-micro-in-japan

Naughty Dog Not Trying to Score “Diversity Points” with The Last of Us Part II

Zarmena Khan

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/06/06/druckmann-on-last-of-us-2-story-diversity/

Infinity Ward says Call of Duty will get better at flagging racist usernames

Julia Lee

https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/3/21279783/infinity-ward-call-of-duty-racism-names

Listener Questions

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Days Gone
The Outer Worlds (Switch)

Chris

Dark Nights with Poe & Munro (review code provided by D’Avekki Studios)
Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition
Cuphead
Mystery game

Josh

Night in the Woods
The Last of Us: Remastered

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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Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow

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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

Tag: Xenoblade Chronicles

Active Quest Episode 72: Is The Outer Worlds Switch Port Tolerable? Game Gear Micro is a Joke, and Last of Us Part 2 Diversity

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