Discord To Microsoft? Best of ID@Xbox Showcase & Monster Hunter Rise Impressions

Microsoft is reportedly close to closing a deal to buy Discord. Would this be good news for gamers, and the general public — or just bad news bears? We discuss the implications of this purchase, compared to something like Skype and what it could achieve for a cross-system party play, communication, and community building.

Dylan talks about popping his Monster Hunter cherry this episode as he’s been playing the latest entry in the franchise, Monster Hunter Rise. He’s also been playing Crash Bandicoot’s latest adventure, which is on mobile.

Both Dylan and Ashley also discuss Gotham Knights delay, Xbox Live dying, a bunch of ID@Xbox Games and how Peter Dutton is sucking-ass on a daily.

Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Episode Timecodes
INTRO
00:00:00 - Hello
00:00:34 - Today On The Show
THE NEWS
00:01:15 - Gotham Knights Delayed Until 2022
00:04:53 - Xbox Live Is Dead
00:08:59 - Six Best Games From ID@Xbox Presentation
00:35:28 - Day & Date Games Announced For Game Pass
00:37:38 - Ikumi Nakamura Starts Her Own Studio
00:41:48 - Peter Dutton Blames Toxic Workplace Culture On Video Games
00:50:33 - Microsoft In Talks To Buy Discord
WHAT WE’VE BEEN PLAYING
01:00:06 - Monster Hunter Rise Impressions
01:07:18 - Crash On The Run Is An Okay Mobile Runner
OUTRO
01:13:00 - Goodbye

Resources
IGN
Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Are Launching Day One With Xbox Game Pass
Kotaku
Report: Microsoft Wants To Buy Discord For "Over $10 Billion"
RIP, Xbox Live (2002-2021)
Press Start
Gothan Knights Has Been Delayed Until Next Year
Peter Dutton Suggested That Grand Theft Auto Could Be Partly To Blame For Men’s Toxic Behaviour
VG24/7
Ghostwire: Toky Developer Ikumi Nakamura Has Set Up Her Own Studio
Youtube
Death's Door - Announcement Trailer
Moonglow Bay | Announce Trailer
Nobody Saves The World - Reveal Trailer
The Ascent | Co-op Trailer
The Wild at Heart | Release Date Trailer

Arcade Couch Credits:
Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques

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