Episode 21 - Apple Arcade

Apple has announced its video game streaming service titled 'Apple Arcade.' The service will apparently bring 100+ games with a bunch of exclusives to iOS devices. Dylan discusses the news with Cherie and Ashley, two Android users, before bringing in Apple expert, Simon Blackburn of the Apple Slice podcast to break down the finer details of the show.

Also on the show:
Sekiro VS Dylan
Two New Switch Models Coming?
EA Lays Off 350 Employees
Battlefield V's Battle Royale Mode
Scott Pilgrim Game Drama In 2019

—INTRO—
00:00:10 - Welcome & What's On The Show This Week
—NEWS—
00:01:35 - EA Games Lays Off 350 Employees
00:17:25 - Scott Pilgrim Game Is Still Causing Drama
00:25:30 - There May Be Two New Switch Models Coming In 2019
—WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING—
00:45:35 - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Kills Dylan
01:01:40 - Dylan Checks Out BFV Battle Royale Mode 'Firestorm'
—MAIN TOPIC—
01:13:50 - Apple Announces Apple Arcade
01:27:20 - Would Cherie & Ash Switch Phones For This Service?
01:32:35 - Apple Guru Simon Blackburn's Impressions On Apple Arcade
01:40:00 - Why This Service Needs An Apple Controller
01:48:45 - Could We See A Proper Mario On Arcade?
01:50:30 - Does Simon Think This Service Could Bring In New Apple Fans?
01:56:00 - How Much Does This Need To Cost To Be Successful?
—OUTRO—
02:00:30 - Wrap-Up
02:02:20 - Ad Read

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

Guests:
Simon Blackburn: https://twitter.com/precisepath

Apple Slice Podcast: https://appleslice.com.au/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/applesliceau

Take My Tone Podcast: https://takemytone.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/takemytone

Resources:

EA Lays Off 350 People In Marketing, Publishing, And More - Kotaku

EA Pays $48 Million to Design Chief Among Raises to Keep Talent - Bloomberg

Scott Pilgrim: The Game’s Band Behind Music: Stop “Falsely Accusing” Us of Title’s De-Listing - DualShockers

More Info On Those Two New Direct Nintendo Switch Consoles Have Appeared - Press-Start

Professor Layton And The Curious Village Looks To Be Coming To Nintendo Switch - Press-Start

Apple Arcade - Apple

Introducing Apple Arcade - Coming Fall 2019 - Apple Youtube Channel

Apple Arcade has game developers excited, but questions remain - The Verge

Music by:
Dylan Blight

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