Alongside the continuing trent of layoffs in 2024, we discuss the 2024 Pokemon Day Showcase and our initial impressions on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
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Layoffs continue to affect game studios, with Toys for Bob leaving Activision and EA laying off nearly 700 employees.
Dylans reviews the game Dites and Deities, highlighting its unique music and gameplay.
The focus on Ultimate Team in games like FIFA has led to layoffs and a lack of investment in other projects. Layoffs in the gaming industry are a significant concern, highlighting the need for game developers to unionize and...
Alongside the continuing trent of layoffs in 2024, we discuss the 2024 Pokemon Day Showcase and our initial impressions on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
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- Layoffs continue to affect game studios, with Toys for Bob leaving Activision and EA laying off nearly 700 employees.
- Dylans reviews the game Dites and Deities, highlighting its unique music and gameplay.
- The focus on Ultimate Team in games like FIFA has led to layoffs and a lack of investment in other projects. Layoffs in the gaming industry are a significant concern, highlighting the need for game developers to unionize and for the gaming community to support studios by purchasing their games.
- The release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has generated mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and music, while others find the audio mixing and storytelling confusing.
- The hosts express their enjoyment of the gameplay and exploration in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth but note that the open-world elements can sometimes feel like mini-games and detract from the main story.
- The Pokemon Direct and Pokemon Presents announcements generated excitement and anticipation among fans.
- The Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket offers a new mobile version of the popular card game.
- Pokemon Legends Z-A is a highly anticipated game that takes place in Luminous City and may feature mega evolutions.
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Resources
- Pokemon Presents 2024 - All the news from the Pokemon Day event - Explosion Network
- Embracer Is Reportedly Selling Off Star Wars: KOTOR Remake Developer Saber Interactive
- The Embracer-Owned Gearbox Software Is Apparently Close To Being Sold Off
- Spyro And Crash Developer Toys For Bob Is Leaving Activision To Go Independent
- EA Has Cancelled Respawn's Star Wars FPS Amid Its Mass Layoff
- Life Is Strange Developer Deck Nine Has Laid Off 20% Of Its Staff
- Sony Is Laying Off Around 900 PlayStation Employees And Shutting At Least One Studio
Arcade Couch Credits:
- Music by: Dylan Blight
- Art by: Cherie Henriques
- Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
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