It Takes Two EA Hazelight Active Quest Episode 113

Active Quest Episode 113: It Takes Two And Monster Hunter Rise Are Amazing And Why Won’t Sony Keep Their Legacy Online?

In this episode, Chris, Josh, and Joseph discuss Monster Hunter Rise, a new Pikmin AR mobile game, It Takes Two, and Sony pulling its online stores for PSP, PS Vita, and PS3.

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Music

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

Quick News

Epileptic PSA: Balan Wonderworld (Update)

Liana Ruppert

gameinformer.com/2021/03/25/epileptic-psa-balan-wonderworld-update

Report: Call Of Duty Returns To A WWII Setting This Year

Daniel Tack

gameinformer.com/2021/03/26/report-call-of-duty-returns-to-a-wwii-setting-this-year

Halo Infinite actor says game is launching in November 2021

Hirun Cryer

gamesradar.com/uk/halo-infinite-actor-says-game-is-launching-in-november-2021/

Back 4 Blood delayed until October

Austen Goslin

polygon.com/22350419/back-4-blood-delay-beta-release-date-turtle-rock

Upcoming Releases

A Pikmin AR mobile game is coming from Nintendo and the Pokémon Go team

Jeffrey Grubbz

venturebeat.com/2021/03/22/a-pikmin-ar-mobile-game-is-coming-from-nintendo-and-pokemon-go-dev-team/

News

‘Resident Evil’ Director Johannes Roberts Reveals Title and Details of Upcoming Film

Ellise Shafer

variety.com/2021/film/news/resident-evil-film-title-johannes-roberts-1234935345/#

New STALKER 2 video, 15 new Game Pass titles, and everything else from the ID@Xbox showcase

Connor Sheridan

gamesradar.com/new-stalker-2-video-15-new-game-pass-titles-and-everything-else-from-the-idxbox-showcase/

Report: PS3, PS Vita stores will close for good this summer

Owen S. Good

polygon.com/22345099/ps3-ps-vita-psp-playstation-store-shutting-down-closes

Listener Questions

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

@TurnerandDouche

Hey my gaggle of goofy gigglin gamers, my question is do you think that my copies of Turner and Hooch on VHS I ordered are stuck on the big boat in the suez canal? I ordered 51000 copies.

Zion Grassl

@ZionDood

What are your hopes for the new Resident Evil movie? I’m personally hoping it’s more focused on the horror of surviving the Raccoon City outbreak than the overall action of killing zombies.

#1 50 Cent Blood on the Sand fan

@curtiscent2

Kratos, Master Chief, Lara Croft, and Baby G-Unit (G is for Grogu. Always has been baby !) were all added to Fortnite in the last few months. 

When do you think 50 Cent is getting added?

Otto Kratky

@Otto_Kratky

Any PS3/Vita games are y’all scrambling to get? I’m trying to nab a PS3 now so I can get the R&C collection. Can’t beat the originals!

Alejandro Pizaña

@alekspizana

Is there any info on what’s gonna happen once the Stores close?. Will we be able to download our games afterwards?. Do you think it’s a good idea to get anything quickly before it closes?. What are you guys going to do with your own PS3’s – if you have any?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

  • Monster Hunter Rise (review code provided) 
  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon 
  • It Takes Two (review code provided)

Chris:

  • Monster Hunter Rise (review code provided)
  • It Takes Two (friend pass access through review code)

I’ll be covering Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins and Lost Words: Beyond The Page

Josh:

  • NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 (review code provided)

Active Quest Mario

Active Quest Episode 111: Our Favorite Mario Games And A New Life Is Strange Is Upon Us

Joseph, Josh, and Chris break down their favorite Mario games, Josh gives his thoughts on Sea of Solitude: The Director’s Cut, and Chris gives his predictions on the Square Enix Presents event. 

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Music

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

Super Mario 3D World’s soundtrack by Nintendo, Mahito Yokota, Toru Minegishi, Yasuaki Iwata, and Koji Kondo

Upcoming Releases

TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge looks to channel classic arcade Ninja Turtles

Andrew Webster

theverge.com/2021/3/10/22323160/tmnt-shredders-revenge-trailer-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-game

Techland sharing Dying Light 2 dev update next week

Alex Calvin

vg247.com/2021/03/12/techland-dying-light-2-update/

News

‘Square Enix Presents’ Promises News On New Life Is Strange, Tomb Raider, And Balan Wonderworld

Kate Gray

nintendolife.com/news/2021/03/square_enix_presents_promises_news_on_new_life_is_strange_tomb_raider_and_balan_wonderworld

20 Bethesda games coming to Game Pass on Xbox, PC, and Cloud tomorrow

Matt Wales

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-11-20-bethesda-games-coming-to-game-pass-on-xbox-pc-and-cloud-tomorrow

February 2021 NPD: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury tops the charts

Jeff Grubb

Our Favorite Mario Games

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon
  • Apex Legends (Switch)

Chris:

  • Overwatch
  • Apex Legends
  • Battlefield 1

Josh:

  • Sea of Solitude: The Director’s Cut (review code provided)
  • [Under Embargo]
The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Active Quest Episode 110

Active Quest Episode 110: Nintendo Switch Celebrates Its 4th Birthday, Elden Ring Leaks, and Aliens: Fireteam

In this episode, Chris, Joseph, and special guest Cristina dive into the 4th anniversary of the Nintendo Switch, Elden Ring leaks, and Alien: Fireteam.

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Music

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

Upcoming Releases

Guilty Gear Strive Delayed Until June

Joseph Knoop

https://www.ign.com/articles/guilty-gear-strive-delayed-until-june

Epic acquires Fall Guys developer Mediatonic

Matt Wales

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-02-epic-acquires-fall-guys-developer-mediatonic

News

A leaked Elden Ring trailer has surfaced

Natalie Clayton

https://www.pcgamer.com/a-leaked-elden-ring-trailer-has-surfaced/

Aliens: Fireteam is an all-new, co-op bug hunt for the Colonial Marines

Michael McWhertor

https://www.polygon.com/2021/3/2/22308993/aliens-fireteam-announcement-release-date-platforms

Nintendo Switch Trends on Twitter on the Console’s 4th Anniversary

Noah Vaca

https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-twitter-trending-anniversary/

Listener Questions

Jake Free

What was your first writing assignment?  How did you prepare for it? Was the process what you thought it would be?

PlayStacin

Mediatonic is known for their work on “Fall Guys” so my question is: What would an “Active Quest” Fall Guy look like?

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

HEY FELLERS and guest, I have a question: are your ps4 disc drives able to play a slice of salami? I read somewhere it could but I tried to put it in there and it got stuck and my Playstation won’t recognize it. Do you think it’d work if I update my firmware?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph:

  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon
  • Call of Duty: Warzone
  • Sea of Thieves

Chris:

  • Sea of Solitude: Director’s Cut (review code provided)
  • Bravery Network Online (review code provided)
  • Overwatch

Cristina:

  • Pokemon Cafe Mix
  • Immortals Fenyx Rising
  • Concrete Genie

Active Quest Episode 102: A Look Ahead at Nintendo in 2021

Chris, Joseph, Josh, and special guest, Lily Zaldivar discuss the future of Nintendo in 2021, along with the games they’ve been playing.

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Music

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

News

Another PS4 Game Has Been Updated To Add PS5 BC Support

Ali Haider

https://twistedvoxel.com/joes-diner-ps4-patch-ps5/

Dying Light 2 Lead Writer Exits Techland

Joshua Henry

https://www.thegamer.com/dying-light-2-lead-writer-exits-techland/

Feature: 30 Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games To Look Forward To In 2021

Gavin Lane

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/12/feature_30_upcoming_nintendo_switch_games_to_look_forward_to_in_2021

Listener Questions

Andrew McMahon

@McMahon_BearPig

Did you guys watch any debut anime from 2020? If so which ones stood out for you?

Wesley LeBlanc

@LeBlancWes

If you could have one Nintendo game release this year — could be one we know about, a dream game, a remake, anything — what would it be?

Hard mode: for that game to release, BOTW2 must never release. Would you still want your pick to come out?

David W. #ConMenRDW

@DaveedRDW

I recently started using my *NEW* 3DS again after years of it being in a drawer and I’m just astounded how well designed the UI was for it. 

Q: Do you think Nintendo will FINALLY add some kind of personality (themes or ANYTHING) to the Switch in 2021?

Additionally, what would you want?

#1 Turner and Hooch Fan

TurnerandDouche

Yeah, I got a question: how much cooked spaghetti do you think it would take to fill the hole I dug in my backyard?

How do they fit an entire jet inside of those marshmallows they sell at the store?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon
  • Wario Land 4

Chris

  • Donut County 
  • Planet Coaster

Josh

  • Call of the Sea (Review copy provided) 
  • Ring Fit Adventure 
  • Super Mario Bros. 35 (why take away though Nintendo?)

Lily 

  • Sackboy: A Big Adventure

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

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 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 Buehnerhttps://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

Active Quest Episode 95: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Even More Black Ops Cold War

Joseph, Josh, Chris, and special guest, Brenden Groom discuss Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War!

Joseph Yadentwitter.com/josephyaden

Josh Nicholstwitter.com/Mrjoshnichols

Chris Penwelltwitter.com/PenwellWrites

Brenden Groomhttps://twitter.com/begroom

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Music

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

Quick Notes

THQ Nordic’s Parent Company Acquires 13 More Studios

Gabe Gurwin

gamespot.com/articles/thq-nordics-parent-company-acquires-13-more-studios/1100-6484567/

Demon’s Souls’ Mysterious Door Has Been Opened–Here’s What’s Inside

James O’Connor 

gamespot.com/articles/demons-souls-mysterious-door-has-been-opened–heres-whats-inside/1100-6484687/

News

USGamer shutting down 

(couldn’t find a great article on it and so I figured these tweets would be better and more direct)

twitter.com/The_Katbot/status/1328367535285170178?s=20

twitter.com/nadiaoxford/status/1328370963096997888?s=20

IO Interactive’s New Game Is A 007 James Bond Origins Story

Lianna Ruppert

gameinformer.com/2020/11/19/io-interactives-new-game-is-a-007-james-bond-origins-story

HBO Gives Series Order To THE LAST OF US; Craig Mazin And Neil Druckmann Write And Executive Produce

pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/hbo-gives-series-order-last-us-craig-mazin-and-neil-druckmann-write-and-executive

twitter.com/Neil_Druckmann/status/1329877628044525568?s=20

Here Are The Nominees For The 2020 Game Awards

Marcus Stewart

gameinformer.com/2020/11/18/here-are-the-nominees-for-the-2020-game-awards

Listener Questions

Vaughn Hyde

@HydeLegion

I have 2 questions.

1: What do you all think about the idea of recency bias in the Game Awards nominees?

2: How do you feel about the state of the industry? With several outlets seeing massive layoffs or completely shutting down, does it make you worry for its future?

Scott Oroepel

@scottOroepel

If Among Us is nominated why wasn’t CrossCode? It’s up for my GOTY this year.

Also, I can’t choose between Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey. Both are phenomenal. Where do you stand?

#1 Turner and Hooch fan

@TurnerandDouche

Hey gamers, question for you: what if energy drinks were made from ground up sausages?

What We’ve Been Playing

Joseph

  • Demon’s Souls
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Chris 

  • Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
  • Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War (review code provided)
  • Family Feud (review code provided)

Josh 

  • Uninstalled Tetris Effect: Connected
  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon (review code provided)

Brenden 

  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon
  • Tetris Effect Connected
  • FUSER
  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Recommended Reading

The 10 best video game books of 2020