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In the latest Sony State of Play, notable announcements include a Metal Gear-like game from Kojima called PHYSINT, a bizarre trailer for Death Stranding 2 featuring puppets and guitar battles, and the stealth launch of Silent Hill: The Short Message, described as a short experimental free-to-play game introducing newcomers to the Silent Hill universe. A remake of Until Dawn for PS5 using Unreal Engine 5 was revealed, and Team Ninja's Rise of The Ronin received a more in-depth look. Other highlights include Metro Awakening VR for PSVR2 and Ken Levine's new game JUDAS, which carries a Bioshock vibe. News about The Suicide Squad, World of Warcraft Classic's GDKP ban in Phase 2 of SoD, the cancellation of Deus Ex by Embracer Group, and the upcoming Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor on February 14th. And your feedback!

GAMES WE PLAYED TOGETHER:

More Sea of Thieves!

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

GAMES SCOTT PLAYED:

Lil' Guardsman

Monster Sanctuary)

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

And more Forbidden West

GAMES JON PLAYED:

Boxes: Lost Fragments

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

FROG Wrestling returned yesterday!

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Massive layoffs hit the industry, affecting Riot Games and ABK post-Microsoft merger. Notable departures include Mike Ybarra and Adham, with Blizzard canceling a survival game and outsourcing customer service. Concerns arise about Blizzcon's future. The Palworld vs. Pokemon debate unfolds, with accusations of imitation and AI stuff. Scott explores Forbidden West and Timberborn, Jon finishes Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Beau engages in TTRPG "Order & Defiance" and ENSHROUDED. Calls and emails and texts too!

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GTA 6 is now the second-most viewed game trailer on Youtube. Meanwhile, the Microsoft Developer_Direct '24 event unveiled exciting updates, including Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed coming in the fall, Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade II arriving on May 21st, Square-Enix's Visions of Mana (first new game in 15 years) in the Summer, Oxide's ARA History Untold with mechs and crafting in Fall 2024, and MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle set for 2024. Other notable mentions include Diablo IV season 3 details and concerns about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Voice mails and texts too!

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How games positively impact work and life patterns, especially Shapez. We played Deep Rock Galactic, with Scott immersed in Horizon Zero Dawn and ChillQuarium. Jon explores Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Final Fantasy X, and Sea of Stars, while Beau tries out MythForce and delves into VR with Dungeons of Eternity. "Dear Martha: This Day in Gaming History" and highlights news like Brian Cox narrating Tekken's story and updates on Final Fantasy XIV's Dawntrail Expansion. The new PS5 controller version and Season 2 casting for The Last of Us. Insights from a listener about Steam's private games functionality and a gameplay leak for Wolverine, along with a science question! And loads more!

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Square-Enix's plan to implement "aggressive use of AI" in 2024. We have thoughts. Square-Enix's lack of details in their announcements is a problem. Games we played this week were: Shapez, Horizon Zero Dawn, Slay the Princess, Red Dead Redemption II, WoW and Shadows of Doubt in VR. The "Dear Martha Reddit Review" segment explores a breakup over a favorite game insult. Other news includes a 13-year-old beating Tetris, Mickey Mouse going public domain for a horror game, Jack Black voicing Minecraft Steve, Guardians of the Galaxy free on Epic Games, a Heroes of the Storm remake mod, and a City of Heroes private server receiving an official license. Shoutout to a creator, Michael Betts, for his game "Tower Song"!! Emails and calls too!

GAMES WE PLAYED THIS WEEK:

SCOTT

Shapez (complete obsession now, cant stop wont stop)

Horizon Zero Dawn (yeah, you heard me)

(just started Pizza Tower)

JON:

Slay the Princess - Finished it

Red Dead Redemption II

Stacklands

Quickies: Baldur's Gate 3, Sea of Stars, Final Fantasy X, Yakuza: Like a Dragon

BEAU

WoW SoD continues

Shadows of Doubt

VR: Dungeons of Eternity with Crofton

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Well what do we have here? Our year-end MASSIVE round up of the best games of the year, including a load of categories you won't find anywhere else. Check the RSS feed or Patreon for a FULL text list of the games we covered. Can you guess our number one? Listen and find out!

Group Category #1 - Most Anticipated Games of 2024:

Scott:

Space Marine II

Shapez 2

Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League

Jon:

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Dragon's Dogma II (Honorable Mention: Hades 2)

Beau:

Like A Dragon 2: Infinite Wealth

Hades 2?

FF7 Rebirth

Group Category #2 - Biggest Surprises of 2023:

Scott:

Robocop

Death Must Die

The Finals

Lethal Company

Rogue Trader

Jon:

Remnant 2

RoboCop: Rogue City

Bang on Balls

Death Must Die

House Flipper 2

Beau:

WoW SoD

Dead Space Remake was actually really good

AR is better than you think (Quest 3 is awesome)

M$ actually bought ABK

WoW SoD

Group Category #3 - Best Non-2023 Games of 2023:

Scott:

Mark of The Ninja

GW2

WoW: Dragonflight

Jon:

World of Warcraft - Retail, Classic, & Hardcore

Octopath Traveler

Transformers: War for Cybertron

Beau:

Yakuza: Like A Dragon

Darktide

Stacklands

The CORE Crew's Top 5 Games of the Year:

Scott:

BG3

Phantom Liberty (yes it counts)

Starfield

Sea of Stars

Diablo IV

Jon:

Baldur's Gate 3

CyberPunk 2077 w/ Phantom Liberty

Final Fantasy XVI

Resident Evil 4 Remake

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Beau:

Baldur's Gate 3

Dead Space Remake

Like A Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name

Wartales

Diablo 4

CORE's 2023 GAME OF THE YEAR:

Baldur's Gate 3

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Steam Year in Review highlights gaming experiences, shared by Scott, Jon, and Beau. And we played The Finals, Lethal Company, and House Flipper 2 together. Scott played Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader and An Arcade full of Cats. Jon delves into Bang on Balls, Death Must Die, WWE 2K23, and Fortnite. Beau conquers WoW SoD BFD, VR adventures, BG3, and Diablo 4 winter event. Dear Martha: Steam Reviews! Other News: Bobby Kotick's departure, Insomniac's leaks, Steam's profile game hiding, and Sony's 50m PS5 sales success. Oh and the WoW 2024 roadmap is out and it's kinda great. Your calls and more!

SHARED PLAY:

The Finals

Lethal Company

House Flipper 2

SCOTT GAMES:

Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader

An Arcade Full of Cats

JON GAMES:

Bang on Balls

Death Must Die

WWE 2K23

Fortnite

BEAU GAMES:

WoW SoD BFD

VR: Asgard's Wrath 2

VR: Arizone Sunshine 2

VR: Lego Brick Tales

BG3 Multiplayer Continued

D4 Winter Event

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Old gaming pleasures when your sick! Plus we do a Disco Elysium contest today! The big Day Before mess. The aftermath drama of the Game Awards. Twitch getting into and then out of the boobies game. E3 is dead...for real this time. Dyson Sphere just got a HUGE patch. And here are the games we played this week!

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All the announcements, all the reveals, and all the commentary you can stand from the CORE crew!

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Our ongoing World of Warcraft adventures, Guild Wars 2, Wildermyth, and StarCraft 2 campaigns. Upcoming game news, such as a massive Baldur's Gate 3 patch and Remnant 2 on Game Pass. Netflix gaming acquiring the GTA Trilogy and briefly touch on Fallout coming to Prime. Listener email praising Warcraft Rumble's early gameplay but expressing frustration with the difficulty spike at level 50, raising concerns about the impact of microtransactions.

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Welcome to CORE, where we could do the Konami Code in our sleep. Scott Johnson, Beau Schwartz, and Jon Jagger here. Playing a clip about microtransactions from an ex-Blizz guy sets the tone. The main topic is yet to be revealed, but our week in gaming features an abundance of World of Warcraft, with Scott hitting new levels and Jon exploring new features. Scott enjoys Lil Gator Game and Wildfrost on Steam, while Jon dives into Super Mario RPG on Switch and Death Must Die. Beau covers Assassin's Creed Nexus VR, The Expanse, Sun Wukong in Ravenswatch, and Starcraft 2. The break teases news like Valve's Half-Life retrospective and Walking Dead Destinies hitting Xbox bestsellers. Space Marine 2 is delayed, and Eminem is coming to Fortnite. Core-respondence includes an email confirming Beau's insight and a text about scary games, mentioning Martian Gothic.

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The Steam Deck 2.0 is a hot topic today. The main discussion revolves around Game Awards nominations like Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Spiderman 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Wonder, and Tears of The Kingdom. Our gaming week features WoW discussions, including a creative solution for Jon's night-time gaming issue. Scott delves into Diablo IV and Backpack Hero on Steam, while Jon shares WWE 2K23 highlights and a Nintendo Switch mystery game. Beau recaps a hardcore WoW Saturday and achievements in Diablo 4 and Like a Dragon Gaiden. Also there's news on Greg and Scott's Word on the Street debut, Baldur's Gate 3's physical edition, Dungeon Keeper 1's KeeperFX mod release after 15 years, Darktide's update, and Samwise Didier's retirement. A call about Inkbound's removal of micro-transactions and more!

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Greg Street doing something exciting! We spill some beans. How were our BlizzCon predictions? We find out. World of Warcraft: Dragonflight and Classic, Diablo IV, and Robocop. Scott high lights the indie game Ooblets. Jon shares experiences with Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Powerwash Simulator, and previews Free-Per View 3 in FROG Wrestling. Beau talks about hardcore WoW, "For the King 2," and other games. "Dear Martha: Steam Reviews" segment, featuring a steamy review for Milfy City - Final Edition. Other news includes GTA VI's announcement, Nintendo's live-action Zelda movie, Valve's privacy update, and SteamDeck's OLED release. Texts and a call!

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Blizzcon 2023 Opener with the CORE crew

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BlizzCon 2023 predictions, including topics like WoW, Overwatch, Diablo IV, and potential new releases. This week's games, like Phasmophobia and RoboCop: Rogue City. Greg Street's new studio, Bungie layoffs and delays, Microsoft's ban on third-party controllers, and more. Emails and more!

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The episode opens with a teaser about "ghostbeef" and the unveiling of Lilith statue names. The controversy surrounding "Cities: Skylines 2," as it's receiving mixed reviews due to its work-in-progress nature. The hosts discuss the merits of early reviews versus player feedback. In the "Our Week in Gaming" segment, titles like "Return of the Obra Dinn," "Marvel's Spider-Man 2," and "Diablo 4 S2 Season of Blood." The episode also mentions other news topics, such as the release of "Alan Wake 2," the status of "Squardon 42," and updates in "Heroes of the Storm." Additionally, there's news about "Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest London," a Marvel-Hasbro partnership for MTG cards, Twitch's rule changes, and more. Voice mails and more!

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So which do we nab this week? "Super Mario Wonder" or "Spider-man 2"? We delve into the Microsoft ABK merger news. They highlight key points, including Kot-Dick's departure, Phil's plans for old IPs, and the delay of ABK games on GamePass. The hosts also share their recent gaming experiences, covering titles like CyberPunk 2077, Forgive Me Father 2, and Diablo IV. The episode includes a "Dear Martha Gameshow" segment and a listener's email about a new genre of multitasking games. Additionally, there's a heated discussion about Tim Hortons coffee. For reasons.

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Game developers will be required to use two-factor authentication to update games on Steam starting October 24, 2023. This is to prevent malicious updates.

Other news: John Riccitiello resigned as CEO of Unity Software. Diablo IV's second season is well-received. Sony unveiled a smaller, redesigned PS5 with a price hike. Meta Quest 3 launches on October 13, 2023.

This week on Shared Play: Cyberpunk 2077, RAGE 2, and Darktide. Voicemails: More about Star Citizen and the way people talk in CP2077.

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This week on CORE, we discuss a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 project by Anonymous Content, share their gaming experiences with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, AC Mirage, and various other titles. They touch on Diablo IV coming to Steam, Naughty Dog layoffs, and Animal Crossing's Lego adaptation. A listener email raises questions about the $600 million development cost of Star Citizen, emphasizing the need to focus on real issues rather than the money spent. And MORE!

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Cyberpunk 2077 has made a remarkable turnaround since its disastrous launch in 2020. The game has been patched and updated extensively, and it is now playing well on all platforms. As a result, the game has seen a huge surge in concurrent players, and it is now receiving 9's and 10's reviews from critics and gamers alike.

The Core Crew discusses the game's turnaround and why it's worth playing now. They also discuss other news from the gaming industry, such as the departure of Sony chief Jim Ryan, the return of Chris Metzen to Blizzard, and the wave of layoffs around the industry.

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Xbox/Microsoft accidentally leaking a lot of information, including new console and controller designs, a courted Nintendo acquisition, and underestimating the value of Baldur's Gate 3. We played: Starfield, DOOM 2016, Persona 5 Royal, Mortal Kombat 1, Frog Wrestling, Cyberpunk 2077, Portal 2 VR Mod, and Farthest Frontier. Dear Martha! Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 looking really rough, Netherrealm promising fixes, the good Baldur's Gate 3 memey song by Tom Cardy, Final Fantasy XIV getting official TTRPG books, Dead Space Co-Creator Glen Schofield leaving the new studio he helped form to make Callisto Protocol, Bluey the video game launching November 17, and Sea of Thieves adding private servers. Emails and more!

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Turns out teens remain hooked on Fortnite, Minecraft, and sometimes Warzone. Unity's clash with game devs, featuring a statement from RedHook, the Darkest Dungeon creators. Unity hasn't backed down yet, sparking worries about costs for Sony and Microsoft. John Riccatello's problematic history (EA) is discussed. Devs are scrambling to switch to Unreal or Gadot engines. Also, check out Scott's top five core games on the "MORE CORE" video series. In "Week in Gaming," Starfield shines, and Fae Farm and WWE 2K23 are mentioned. They later explore Steam reviews and cover news like Sony's State of Play, Nintendo Direct focusing on Switch 2, Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty trailer, Apple's push for native gaming on new iPhones, Dune Spice Wars' 1.0 launch, and Xbox's GamePass CORE. We end with emails and texts, including a fan's "Oct-Beau-ber Fest" suggestion for Beau's full-time gig and someone confessing they've never played Half-Life 2.

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Last week's preshow for a little bonus content. No reason cept we think it was particularly funny last week, and thought you might enjoy the distraction. Have fun!

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The possibility of annual expansions in Diablo IV, drawing comparisons with other games that adopt this approach. Scott's fascination with Starfield, Jon and Beau's completion of Baldur's Gate 3, and their individual game choices like Xenotilt, WWE 2K23, No Man's Sky, Marvel Snap, and more. "Dear Martha," where they guess which Bethesda game various reviews are from. Additionally, they touch on news, such as Final Fantasy XVI's DLCs, Bethesda's plans for Red Fall, Crossplay in Baldur's Gate 3, YouTube's testing of playable games, and rumors about NintendoVR. Emails from listeners, including one praising the PS Portal and another commending Jon's passionate take on Starfield, suggesting he could be a great marketer for Bethesda.

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Jon and Scott watch movies as promised and have reviews. In the main topic, the discussion revolves around the significant price increase in PlayStation Plus subscriptions, causing discontent among users. The current and upcoming prices are detailed. A comparison to Xbox Game Pass price hikes is made, with some countries exempt from the PlayStation Plus increase. In the "Our Week in Gaming" section, Jon shares his progress in Baldur's Gate 3, as does Beau, while Scott talks about Sea of Stars and starting Starfield. More news about the state of Bioware's Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, Volition's closure, and Half-Life 2 getting ray tracing, and more. Question about Scott finishing Red Dead Redemption 2 and thoughts on RDR1's release for PS4 and Switch, with a desire for an official PC release. Lastly, there's a mention of a Grim Dawn DLC call, which we did not see coming.

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Spoiler-free Ashoka impressions. The PlayStation Portal, with details on its price, exclusive PS5 compatibility, battery life, and screen quality. We played Baldur's Gate 3, but not only that. "Dear Martha"! Gamescom highlights, Epic Games Store's offer, and Charles Martinet's Mario departure. Your calls and more!

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Jon and Scott did a co-stream today, and wanted to give you all a chance to hear it or see it. Here's the video version.

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While walking the dog, someone found an old game manual in a bush. The controversy surrounding Overwatch 2 and whether harsh reviews are a fair way to address its issues. We discuss the games they've been playing, including Baldur's Gate 3, Ship Graveyard Simulator 2, BroForce Forever update, and Quake II Remake. We touch on other gaming news and upcoming releases. Listener feedback goes places today.

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Video game portrayal in TV/film affecting enjoyment, followed by personal gaming updates, mainly "Baldur's Gate 3." We have TONS to say, so tuck in for lots of BG3 talk. Scott also talks "I Am Future," "Viewfinder," and "The Expanse." Jon discusses "FROG Wrestling Free-Per View 2," "WWE 2K23," "Transformers," and "Ori." Red Dead Redemption's high price, Papers, Please anniversary "demake," mixed "Atlas Fallen" reviews, Quake 2 Remaster release, discounted PS5 controllers, Stardew Valley cookbook, and refurbished Steam Decks. Yakuza Like a Dragon's controller choice for Beau is queried. And more!

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PC fan noise during gaming. Why? Discussing the 10 best selling games ever. Our Week in Gaming features our time with Baldur's Gate 3, and Scott's play of The Expanse and more. Jon talks about FROG Wrestling in WWE 2K23 and completing Remnant II. Beau completed Yakuza: Like A Dragon. "Dear Martha: The Game Show!" where they match Steam reviews to games. Other News includes Hades, Post Malone's One Ring card ownership, and Fantasian on Steam. Emails suggest Scott's nickname and choosing between PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass. And a lot more!

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The popularity of Ambernic at a lake. News about Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest, including a new expansion called Dawntrail, collaborations, and a Fall Guys crossover. ExileCon reveals details about Path of Exile 2, its content, microtransactions, and gameplay improvements. We've been playing games, such as ESO, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Yakuza: Like A Dragon. Plus, The "Dear Martha: The Game Show!". Other topics like Assassin's Creed Mirage, Nintendo Switch 2, and Hasbro's lost games. Texts and emails and voice mails and more!

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In episode CORE 375, the main topic discusses a game dev's comment about not raising the bar on CRPGs with Baldur's Gate 3, sparking gamer outrage. The hosts share their gaming experiences, including Star Trek Online, Trails of Mana, and Yakuza: Like A Dragon. The show covers news about Overwatch 2, Bluey's potential video game, and the MS/ABK merger. The episode ends with fan correspondence and a listener's dream about the show.

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The latest updates on Microsoft's acquisition of ABK, with the judge approving the deal's progress in the United States. The FTC has appealed the ruling, and negotiations continue with the UK. If the July 18th deadline is missed, a significant fee will be owed to ABK, but an extension is likely as both parties want the deal to happen.

Scott's current relationship with FF16 and his games of choice. Jon shares a video and a message to play, while Beau talks about playing as a rogue in Diablo 4 and experimenting with TaleSpire and Dungeon Alchemist.

Player ruining thousands of hours of work in WoW, the endangered status of classic video games, the upcoming open beta of Palia MMO, and HBO's The Last Of Us receiving 24 Emmy nominations. There's also mention of a potentially interesting wrestling game called WrestleQuest.

An email from a listener asks Beau about his opinion on Diablo 4, considering the time commitment required, and a text message wonders if the next Nintendo Switch will be a folding portable console, making it more appealing based on its smaller form factor. AND MORE!

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This week Scott is OUT but that doesn't stop the CORE TRAIN as Beau and Jon talk about the Diablo 4 Season 1 announcement and Beau's Lilith statue confirmation. Jon goes deep on Final Fantasy 16, Frog Wrestling and produces an epic length Dear Martha that is not to miss. MK1 characters revealed! Nintendo has a new console called NX 2? BattleBit Remastered has sold 2 million units! Red Dead Redemption Remaster? The One Ring is Found in Ontario! Last of Us but Not the Last of Us! All that, other random conversations, your emails and texts, and SO MUCH MORE in an the usual XXXXL sized CORE.

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In this episode of CORE 372, the main topic is the early release of Baldur's Gate 3 on August 3 for PC, with a delay for the PS5 version to September 6. The developers aim to achieve 60 frames-per-second on PS5 and prioritize quality over rushing the release. The hosts discuss their recent gaming experiences, including Final Fantasy XVI, Diablo 4, and various Steam Next Fest demos. They also mention mods for games like Deep Rock Galactic and Crysis in VR. The episode features a game show segment called "Dear Martha," where they guess which game a review is about. They touch upon news about Microsoft CEO's stance on exclusives, Bobby Kotick's view on Gamepass, World of Warcraft Classic adding Hardcore Realms, the Steam Summer Sale, and BlizzCon 2023 ticket prices. Additionally, they receive an email addressing a discussion on Final Fantasy 6 and 7's merits. The episode concludes with news about a patron creating a hacked ROM of Super Techmo Bowl for NES, where patrons' names will be included in the game.

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Elderly couple discusses getting Starfield on gamepass. Main topic: Nintendo Direct announcements include Super Mario RPG remake and new Mario game Wonder. Patron question: Which game/franchise needs a new developer? Our Week in Gaming: Final Fantasy XVI, Diablo IV, FF7 Remake. Scott: FF7 Remake. Jon: WWE 2K23 and Steam Next-Festgames. Break: Dear Martha - Steam Magazine Review. Other news: Vamp Survivors co-op, Twitch content labels, xQc's streaming deal, Eve Online's Excel integration. Core-spondence: Diablo 4 discussion and Xbox's play anywhere feature clarification.

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In the latest episode of CORE 370, the hosts discuss the results of a poll on favorite JRPGs. They then delve into the Xbox Showcase, focusing on games like Starfield, Fable, Avowed, the sequel to Like a Dragon, Hellblade II, and Forza. They highlight that Starfield was shown in detail but will only run at 30fps on Xbox, and there is a high price for early access. In the "Week in Gaming" segment, Diablo IV, Super Mega Baseball 4, Dragon Quest 11, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Cassette Beasts, and various JRPGs from the '90s are mentioned. Individual hosts also mention playing Garlic on the Ambernic, checking in with WWE 2K23's FROG Wrestling, and discussing Final Fantasy XVI. The episode includes a segment called "Dear Martha: The Game Show!" where the hosts guess which games certain reviews are about. Other news topics include paying for PvE in Overwatch 2, potential microtransactions in World of Warcraft, the first look at Armored Core 6, a UI update on Steam, and reports of esports declining.

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CORE Coverage of XBOX + Starfield 2023

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A LOT of talk about what showed up at Summer Game Fest! Plus, all the weeks gaming, which was a lot of Diablo and a few surprises. Your emails and marthas and more!

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CORE SPECIAL: Summer Gamefest 2023 watch-along

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Yeah, there's a LOT of Diablo talk on the show today, but not entirely, so hop in and see what the week in gaming did to the three of us and all of you at the same time. Or something that makes more sense.

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We sum up the BIG Sony presser today, as well as talk a bit about the Project Q they announced. Plus how violent is TOO violent when it comes to MK. Plus a LOAD of games we played this week. Other news of note and your feedback!

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CORE Daily is out, talking Dead by Daylight spinning out some more scary game goods soon, plus Nic Cage for some reason. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m2uiVbdfdQ #DeadbyDaylight

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Steam Decks get looks in Vegas. Overwatch 2 gets some rotten news. Blizzcon lovers get some good news. Best video game food. All the games we played this week. Dear Martha. MK 1 is on the way. Lord of the Rings gets two MMO's. Your texts and messages too!

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Sounds like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is pretty damned great. Remakes vs new stuff debate! Jedi Survivor still impresses. All the games we played this week. Dear Martha! Tenacious D's new song about video games, called Video Games. Ed Boon being a little cagey. Diablo 4 server slam this weekend. Elden Ring sold a NYC worth of copies. The ROG Ally is out soon, and preorders are up! Emails texts and more!

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Conversation about why there are SOO many bad PC ports lately of massive AAA games. Games we never finished but want to still. A load of new games this week. Dear Martha. Phil Spencer stuff. Blizzard and AI patents. FF16 getting banned in Saudi Arabia, and lots of email and voice mail stuff!

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Dungeon Murder is live at DungeonMurder.com! Also, Tron is harder now. The UK has blocked the MS/Activision Blizzard deal. Controllers and KB+Mice get in a fight. We know have a CORE and Frogpants fake wrestling team. Dear Martha! Twisted Metal show, Vampire Survivors gets a TV show, and Transformers has Unicron! Plus your calls, texts, emails, and MORE!

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Are idle games bad? Diablo IV got a big bump of new info and a new Beta weekend coming up! What game moments still with us forever. Lots of games discussed for the week. Unreccord looks unreal. Blasphemous 2 looks great! Sony aqquired Firewalk Studios. Gollum dev explains the pay for Elvish. How much is too much with Nintendo law suits. Your emails texts and more!

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Did you know what the PS controller buttons mean? We do. Also, streaming your gaming in 2023, drug sims, Everspace 2, Wartales, Scarlet Tower, Hellslave, RE4, Sonic's murder, Diablo 2 R, Vertigo 2, Jedi Fallen Redhead, Tetris movie, Dear Martha, Redfall, PS+, Justice League delays, and WAY MORE!

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