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The Game Opinion
Hosted by NB · EN
A Bi-Weekly Video Game podcast where hosts Nic and J discuss topics old and new, and use the time as 'gaming therapy' to talk about what we need to get off our chests within the gaming industry. Controversial opinions guaranteed, entertainment not.
Written, recorded and produced by NB and J.
Logo, Backgrounds and Imagery produced by Elliot Burton - https://edbartist.wixsite.com/portfolio
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TGO Show #64 - The State of Summer Gaming
Jun 26, 202202:12:56Tap to summarizeNot E3 is finally here! We have two big showcases to dissect this week so without further ado, please welcome Mr. Snore and Mr. Shocking. You can figure out which name belongs to which showcase…oh and before we forget - J is playing Ghostwire: Tokyo and Nic finished Rage 2!Time Stamps:00:02:34 - MARVEL TRIVIA00:05:12 - SUMMER GAMES FEST THOUGHTS / REACTIONS01:15:20 - STATE OF PLAY THOUGHTS / REACTIONS01:34:02 - GHOSTWIRE: TOKYO (J)02:03:19 - RAGE 2 (Nic)
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TGO Show #63 - MOBILE MOBILE MOBILE!
Jun 8, 202201:13:38Tap to summarizeJ has an exciting update with Tales of Arise (also with his mobile games but we’re not as excited about those). Another big news week with sequels galore and some guess whos review fun as always (or most weeks anyway). Let the podcast commence!Time Stamps:00:09:17 - MARVEL TRIVIA00:10:15 - MOBILE GAMES + TALES OR ARISE (J)00:28:30 - SPONGEBOB: BFBB REHYDRATED (Nic)00:30:01 - NEWS - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Announced00:35:23 - NEWS - Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Incoming?00:37:27 - NEWS - Death Stranding 2 Leaked?00:42:20 - NEWS - Xbox Declined Working On Marvel Projects00:46:39 - NEWS - Marvel MMO Cancelled00:52:21 - NEWS - PlayStation Focussing On PC Launches / Live Service Releases01:01:35 - GUESS WHOS REVIEW - J’s Turn
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TGO Show #62 - Departure Delays
Jun 5, 202201:45:53Tap to summarizeBig news week this week (or whatever week it was when we recorded this). Lots to get to, but the top questions on our mind: what is Xbox going to release exclusively this year and if nothing, what are they going to do about it? Press A to dive in.Time stamps:00:07:30 - MARVEL TRIVIA00:11:32 - What J’s Been Playing00:31:40 - NEWS - Starfield + Redfall Delayed to 202300:42:35 - NEWS - PS Plus Revamp Announced00:48:45 - NEWS - Dead Space Remake Release Date Announced00:53:55 - NEWS - Criterion Merges with Codemasters00:58:03 - NEWS - Gotham Knights Last-Gen Versions Scrapped01:02:15 - NEWS - Gearbox has 9 AAA Games in Development01:11:02 - HOW SHOULD GAMES BE ANNOUNCED AND RELEASED?01:24:00 - GUESS WHOS REVIEW - Nic’s Turn01:31:45 - PIXEL PERFECT01:39:55 - CLOSING
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TGO Show #61 - Wonderlands Season Farce
May 29, 202201:13:30Tap to summarizeAnother chill-ish week. Nic and J have an update to provide with the Wonderlands Season Pass first DLC. Let’s just say it’s not overly positive. J has been playing game bingo. And we have some interesting news revelations when it comes to more acquisitions. This is bit is usually when you click play…Time Stamps:00:03:00 - MARVEL TRIVIA00:07:39 - J’s Gaming Bingo00:34:35 - NEWS - Embracer Group Acquires Big IPs and Developers00:50:30 - NEWS - Tomb Raider Franchise Sales00:54:50 - NEWS - FFXVI Update (nearly done?)00:58:00 - WONDERLANDS DLC 1 / RAGE 2 IMPRESSIONS01:10:25 - CLOSING
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TGO Show #60 - Just Chillin'
May 15, 202201:36:55Tap to summarizeWe’re pretty chill this week. We talk about some general nerd culture stuff, some pretty cool news and surprising game announcements. Believe it or not, J still hasn’t gotten round to playing Witcher 3 or Dragon Age XI, but don’t worry, because he’s pre-ordered Diablo: Immortal. Satan save us all…Time Stamps:00:09:21 - Just Chilling...00:45:42 - NEWS - Xbox + Bethesda Summer Showcase Announced00:50:43 - NEWS - Overwatch Hits Peak Twitch Viewership After Overwatch 2 Beta Opens00:55:08 - NEWS - Kingdom Hearts 4 Announced01:04:01 - NEWS - Diablo: Immortal Coming to PC01:09:10 - MARVEL TRIVIA01:11:12 - NEWS - Ads coming to FTP games?01:17:20 - PIXEL PERFECT01:29:20 - GUESS WHO REVIEW - J’s Turn
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TGO Special / Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Apr 24, 202201:19:41Tap to summarizeThe Goldilocks Gamer and Night-owl Nic discuss Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.
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TGO Show #59 - WHERES THE INNOVATION?!?
Apr 24, 202201:31:25Tap to summarizeTo nobody’s surprise, Nick rants about the current state of the videogame industry, while Jaybles gives us more Elden Ring goodness. Oh, and there’s LOTS of news. We’re basically Fox. Take it away play button…Time Stamps:00:06:35 - The first and last new PS Plus games segment00:12:20 - MARVEL TRIVIA00:14:50 - INTERLUDE - Wonderlands Update00:24:10 - STATE OF THE GAMING INDUSTRY00:41:55 - NEWS - PS Plus Revamp Announced00:52:20 - NEWS - E3 2022 Canceled00:57:10 - NEWS - Game Announcements (Next Witcher UE5 / Next Tomb Raider Game UE5 / Return to Monkey Island Announced)01:08:40 - NEWS - BOTW 2 Delayed to 202301:12:20 - ELDEN RING (J)01:23:00 - GUESS WHOS REVIEW (Nic’s Turn)01:27:00 - CLOSING
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TGO Show #58 - No I Can't Spell It
Apr 21, 202201:39:32Tap to summarizeLots to talk about this week listeners. Firstly, we got our first big look at Hogwarts Legacy, and man, that game look good! Nic is right again with a game delay announcement. He also finds a game he wasn’t considering playing, but one which he very much enjoyed completing. J is doing his research in preparation for Tiny Tina, and some other stuff. Welcome one and all.Time Stamps:00:09:10 - MARVEL TRIVIA00:10:32 - POKE PASTURE00:23:50 - HOGWARTS LEGACY REVEAL IMPRESSIONS00:40:31 - NEWS - Witcher 4 In Development00:47:40 - NEWS - Suicide Squad Delayed til 202300:51:45 - NEWS - Casey Hudson founds new studio00:57:30 - INTERLUDE - TTW Prep01:07:05 - TUNIC (Nic)01:18:05 - PIXEL PERFECT01:27:20 - GUESS WHOS REVIEW - Js Turn
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TGO Show #57 - I See Your True Colours
Apr 17, 202201:43:01Tap to summarizeThis was a busy week for J and Nic in terms of games. While this episode is a couple of weeks late and most the news stories are old now, we don’t care. We hope you enjoy J discussing Elden Ring, Nic talking about Life is Strange: True Colours, and both of them ranting about The Initiative studio management.Time Stamps:00:03:50 - LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLOURS (Nic)00:05:45 - MARVEL TRIVIA (quickly)00:24:05 - INTERLUDE - J’s Update on AC: Valhalla - Ragnarok / Alpha Sapphire00:38:02 - INTERLUDE - Nic Played Far Cry 4 / Primal00:43:21 - NEWS - Ghostwire: Tokyo Previews00:48:10 - NEWS - Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins Impressions00:52:35 - NEWS - TTW Has Full Cross-Play00:54:01 - NEWS - Elden Ring Sold Very Well01:06:00 - NEWS - The Initiative Team Changes01:19:35 - ELDEN RING (J)01:35:05 - GUESS WHOS REVIEW - Nic’s Turn
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TGO Show #56 - J's Gaming Alright...
Mar 26, 202201:47:17Tap to summarizeSorry about no show last week folks. BUT - The Goldilocks Gamer has a lot to update us with this week. Arceus, Outriders, the most recent State of Play, AC: Ragnarock, and a perhaps surprising addition to his gaming collection. Back with the night owl, Nic overcame a difficult gaming barrier (for him, anyway), and we conclude with an interesting game of Pixel Perfect. Take it away, play button…Time Stamps:00:07:45 - Pokepasture00:14:43 - Marvel Trivia00:15:55 - DISJOINTED PLAYING / J’s SECRET GAME (Nic and J)00:41:45 - INTERLUDE - Nic Bought Cyberpunk00:48:56 - TINY TINA’S TANGENTIAL TOPIC (1)01:08:52 - NEWS - Guardians of the Galaxy to Gamepass01:13:10 - NEWS - Dragon Age 4 Executive Producer Departs Bioware01:16:45 - Nic Tried Pokemon Again (first time in 15 years)01:21:05 - INTERLUDE - State of Play (March 2022) Thoughts01:28:54 - NIC FINISHED A RUN IN HADES01:34:05 - PIXEL PERFECT01:45:00 - CLOSINGReferenceshttps://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-march-2022https://www.ign.com/articles/dragon-age-4-executive-producer-departs
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