Double Barrel Gaming
712 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWELCOME to Double Barrel Gaming. My name is Mr. BoomStick XL, and I've been the producer of this channel for about 6 years, with plans for many more! This channel Is dedicated to celebrating and discussing gaming in The Best Way Possible. We will NEVER use clickbait or console war nonsense to drive views, or subs, I'm honored to produce (5) weekly shows that celebrate gaming on ALL platforms. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
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Rumor: Scalebound In Active Development, Can Platinum Games/Xbox Bring Back The Infamous Action RPG? + Microsoft to layoff 11K Staffers Including Xbox Studio Employee's, 343i hit the hardest!
January 19, 2023 06:48 - 2 hours - 113 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 Microsoft/Xbox hit with mass layoff's. Upwards of 11K people no longer working for the company ahead of quarterly financials due next week. 343i has laid off 60+ members of the Single Player team with more to come. 1:30:00 Rumor: Scalebound In Active Development, Can Platinum Games/Xbox Bring Back The Infamous Action RPG? 1:55:00 Outros Plus Special Message To The Community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...
Fallout 5 Is Years Away, How Long Do Fans Have To Wait? Mundfish's Upcoming Atomic Heart Onto Xbox + IS Bethesda's Starfield Getting ANOTHER Delay?
January 17, 2023 22:27 - 2 hours - 133 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Community Guest Intros 08:00 The BIG controversary surrounding #Mundfish, developers of the "Bioshock Esq" #AtomicHeart defends themselves on social media concerning their views on the war. The panel breaks down this VERY sensitive topic. 43:00 Are Xbox gamers hoping there will be a #QuantumBreak 2? Well, actor Shaun Ashmore wants to be a part of and tells Xbox publicly that he's down for the sequel!! 1:11:00 When IS #Fallout 5 coming from #Bethesda? If they follow the...
Marcus Fenix Collection Being Developed In UE5, Motorsport's ForzaTech Engine To Maximize Series X/S + Starfield CONFIRMED to release a gameplay commercial during Super Bowl 45?
January 16, 2023 21:58 - 1 hour - 106 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 NEW Report: EU Commission to levy a list of concerns for the proposed 68.7 Billion Dollar ABK Deal, this was expected and MS has announced that they are working with EU regulators as we speak! 22:00 NEW Starfield marketing found on the box art for the Xbox Series X in China, what does this mean? Well, IMO its means Starfield is releasing MUCH sooner than we think! 44:00 Rumor: Bethesda's Starfield "possibly" being shown at Super Bowl 45 in a commercial...
Obsidian's Avowed Playable In Coop Say Insider, Google/Nvidia Have Concerns Regarding The ABK Merger + IS CDPR's Cyberpunk 2077 Coming To Xbox Game Pass At The End Of January?
January 13, 2023 21:17 - 2 hours - 122 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 NEW Report suggests that CDPR's Cyberpunk 2077 IS coming to Xbox Game Pass, maybe its the 1st BIG 3rd Party Game in January? 40:00 Google/Nvidia Have Concerns Regarding The ABK Merger. They basically "Pulled A Playstation"! Market Leaders in their respected fields have an "Issue" with competition.....WOW! 1:15:00 Jeremy Penter of ACG fame claims that Obsidian's NEW IP Avowed will have some sort of "Co-op" play though the entire game, THAT'S AWESOME and...
Xbox Game Studios Has 8 Titles Releasing In The 1st Half & Can Xbox Deliver A Killer 2nd Half? Golden Eye 007 Releasing On Xbox Game Pass In January?
January 12, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 RUMOR: Golden Eye Remaster Launching into Xbox Game Pass at the end of January!! YES PLEASE! 13:00 NEW Info from the Chillan Regulators Re: the Activision /Blizzard merger: NO Concessions and it doesn't see an issue with the proposed acquisition! THIS has been the consensus around the globe as we wait for the CMA and EU Commission to levy their decision! 28:00 Xbox Game Studios Has 8 Titles Releasing In The 1st Half, though IS IT enough for Xbox gam...
Xbox Developers Direct CONFIRMED For Jan 25th & Bethesda's Starfield Getting Its Own Dedicated Show!
January 12, 2023 19:59 - 2 hours - 126 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 Bethesda's Starfield Getting Its Own Dedicated Show CONFIRMED by Xbox, THIS is HUGE! 50:00 Xbox Developers Direct CONFIRMED For Jan 25th will have BIG Gameplay reveals that include Forza Motorsport, Redfall & Minecraft Legends. There will also be NEW gameplay footage of Elder Scrolls Online! 1:39:00 WOW, that NEW Dead Space trailer was PURE FIRE!! 2:01:00 Outros Plus Special Message To The Community --- Support this podcast: https://pod...
Bethesda's NEW Space Adventure, Starfield Is Playable RIGHT NOW & Todd Howard & Team, Overdelivered! Playground Games loses BIG talent, 10 Devs leave to start a New AAA Studio called Maverick Games.
January 10, 2023 22:41 - 2 hours - 125 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 05:00 Playground Games loses BIG talent, 10 Devs leave to start a New AAA Studio called Maverick Games. 38:00 Is Bethesda's BIGGEST IP in a decade playable......? YES IT IS and the "Word on the Street" is that the Devs "Over Delivered" on its quality! We break down OUR expectations! 1:05:00 The BIG Xbox Developers Direct coming on January 25th, 2023 with Minecraft Legends, Forza Motorsport & Redfall, but will Xbox bring Starfield? 2:00:00 Panel ...
BREAKING NEWS: Windows Central CONFIRMS An Xbox "Direct" Showcase In January + HUGE Redfall News & Square Enix Shoots Themselves In The Foot AGAIN!
January 09, 2023 21:49 - 1 hour - 102 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 BREAKING NEWS: Xbox CONFORMED Event for later this month, details releasing THIS WEEK! 32:00 Square Enix ONCE AGAIN, shoots themselves in the foot! THIS "Bad Behavior" that I will NOT support!! 1:00:00 The INSANE Value coming into #XboxGamePass in #2023 is UNREAL and exceeds $4200, its a deal that can NOT be beat! Link is provided in the show notes! 1:25:00 LET'S TALK #Redfall and there's A LOT to discuss one of 2023's BIGGEST Xbox 1st Party releases!...
Xbox Game Studios In 2023 & Beyond, Xbox Game Pass Could Triple 2022's Games Launching Into Service, PLUS PS5 That Are Standing Vertically Are Being Damaged Permanently, WTF?
January 07, 2023 02:51 - 2 hours - 113 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 NEW Report CONFIRMS that PS5 standing Vertical WILL damage the unit over time causing the console to eventually fail, the BIG question here? Did SIE know about the defect?? 1:00:00 Head of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer get nominated for the Variety 500 most influential people in 2022, an award that is WELL deserved! 1:20:00 Xbox Game Studios In 2023 & Beyond, Xbox Game Pass Could Triple 2022's Games Launching Into Service! 2:05:00 Panel Outros and Sp...
ZeniMax United: Gaming 1st Union & What This Means For Gaming, FTC Getting Cold Feet In ABK Lawsuit?
January 05, 2023 23:03 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 BIG Playstation announcements & Geoff Keighley once AGAIN, shows bias & openly congratulates Playstation and NOT Xbox, WHY? 36:00 The CMA announces a NEW date for their FULL "In Depth" review, does this spell concerns for the #ActivisionBlizzard purchase? The answer is a BIG FAT NO! 59:00 ZeniMax United: Gaming 1st Union & What This Means For Gaming 1:20:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcast...
Fable Rumors Of Engine Change CONFIRMED As False By A Verified Source, Microsoft Vs FTC Pre Trial!
January 05, 2023 04:17 - 2 hours - 121 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 BIG Fable News Direct From A Verified Source Working on the Highly Anticipated Reboot by Playground Games. ALL of the rumors proven FALSE!! 50:00 Microsoft at preliminary hearing before FTC ALJ Judge Michael Chapell had some BIG bombs and we break down how the FTC just "Tipped their Hand"! 2:15:00 Outros Plus Special Message To The Community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
Arkane Studio's Redfall Rumored For A May Release, Could Bethesda's Starfield Be Ready On 3-3-23?
January 03, 2023 23:05 - 2 hours - 113 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 IO Interactive changes Hitman 3 to "Hitman: World Of Assassination" and leave to #MasterChiefCollection level Hitman in #XboxGamePass! 00:34 Redfall Moved Back By (6) Weeks and MANY insiders say that May 2023 release date is REAL! 1:05:00 Starfield "Rumored" to release on 3-23-23 and with the unannounced Xbox Direct happening in Mid to late January 2023, its tracking as being correct, the panel discusses & levy's our "Hot Takes" on the subj...
S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 Confirmed By GSC Game World To Be An Xbox Exclusive With No PS5 Version Planned! Xbox 1st Party In 2023 Is BONKERS Good!
January 02, 2023 19:34 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 08:00 Xbox Game Studios release schedule in 2023's 1st Six Months is STACKED, when you consider ALL of the 2nd, 3rd Party & Indies.....WOW! 33:00 NEW "Hot Take Rumor" from known Xbox Insider says Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2 releasing in November of 2023 and Obsidian's Avowed opening 2024 in a BIG way! Could it be true? 1:00:00 CSG Game World has CONFIRMED that there are NO PLANS for a PS5 version of #stalker2 and there are MANY reasons why. Should Xbox "Dro...
Double Barrel Gaming's "Year In Review" What Were Our Favorite Moments, Games & Hopes For 2023
December 29, 2022 22:04 - 2 hours - 143 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 Double Barrel Gaming's "Year In Review" What Were Our Favorite Moments, Games & Hopes For 2023, here is the guest list: #GamePass_Daily #K_Asante #Everborn #RandAlThor #HargeetChani #Dreadpool #FuzzyBelvadere #WebDave #CrispyBomb #SirXMan #AndreDoyle #InfiniteUmbra 2:30:00 Outros Plus Special Message To The Community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
Did Jim Ryan LIE To Regulators After Claiming He Doesn't See Xbox Game Pass As Competition? Ryse Son of Rome 2 coming from Crytek? Should it be an Xbox Exclusive?
December 29, 2022 09:36 - 2 hours - 132 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 With Crytek announcing a NEW project with job openings and using the Ryse Son of Rome artwork, its been suggested that RSoR2 is coming! Should Xbox "Drop the Bag" to make it exclusive? 1:03:00 Did Jim Ryan LIE To Regulators After Claiming He Doesn't See Xbox Game Pass As Competition? 2:15:00 Outros Plus Special Message To The Community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
Microsoft CONFIRMS Sony Has Exclusion Deals To Block Silent Hill 2 Remake, FFVII & Others From Xbox
December 27, 2022 22:09 - 2 hours - 116 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 Jez Corden of Windows Central say THIS "Lina Khan should resign. She is blinded by ideology and ignorance of the gaming industry!" AND HE 1000% correct! 50:00 Microsoft CONFIRMS Sony Has Exclusion Deals To Block Silent Hill 2 Remake, FFVII & Others From Xbox 1:35:00 A NEW Xbox Controller With Haptic Triggers says "Leaked Patent", does the Xbox community actually want this? 1:55:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the Community! --- S...
Breaking News: According To Reuters, Netflix Will Be Next On Microsoft’s Shopping List After ABK! High On Life Breaking Xbox Game Pass Records CONFIRMED!
December 22, 2022 18:44 - 2 hours - 129 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 The success of @SquanishGames's High On Life is NO ACCIDENT, its been conformed BY Xbox, as one of the BIGGEST launches in Xbox Game Pass! 56:00 Will Microsoft Seek To Purchase Netflix next? The panel is SPLIT on this! 1:30:00 Amazon Studios has confirmed they are publishing the next Tomb Raider, "I" think this was a BIG miss for Team Xbox. It would've been GREAT to have the next TR as an Xbox Exclusive, but the panel has a TON of BIG opini...
Xbox Having An BIG Direct Style Event In January, Bethesda Reveals BIG Game Additions For Starfield!
December 20, 2022 21:52 - 2 hours - 116 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 RUMOR: Xbox Having a 30-Min, "Direct Style" Event To Open 2023, How BIG Does This Show NEED To Be?? 1:08:00 IS Microsoft Preparing the Gaming Public for an "Ad Based" $3 a month Xbox Game Pass? 1:35:00 Bethesda Reveals BIG Game Additions For Starfield! It has become one of MY MOST anticipated games of 2022! 1:55:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the Community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig...
Xbox's No-Show At The Game Awards Caps Off A Disappointing 2022, Though 2023 Looks INSANE!
December 19, 2022 21:28 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 BREAKING NEWS: The AFL-CIO, America's Biggest Union just called out the FTC and says in an official document that the EU Commission also approves this deal........WOW! 25:00 The Xbox No Show at the Game Awards has Xbox gamers upset, is there a show coming in early 2023? 35:00 High On Life Discussion: What Squanish Games NEW Xbox Exclusive is ALL about & IF the reviews are ANY reason NOT to download on Xbox Game Pass 45:00 Xbox Game Pass in 2023 is INS...
Why Are Major 3rd-Party Games Constantly Skipping Xbox? Phil Spencer Makes The Bloomberg Top 50 List
December 19, 2022 21:22 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 08:00 High On Life Breaks Into The No1 Spot On Xbox Game Pass Passing, Could Xbox Have Done A Better Job Marketing #HighOnLife for #squanchgames? 41:00 MAJOR 3rd Party Publisher/Developers Continue to Skip The Xbox Platform, WHY & What Can Microsoft Do About It? 1:15:00 Xbox's Phil Spencer Gets Into The Bloomberg TOP 50 Influential People In Business In 2022, a "Well Deserved" accomplishment!! 1:35:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the community! -...
Christmas With Mr & Mrs BoomStick: BIG Topics, Classic Xmas Stories from the panel members & President of Microsoft, Brad Smith pleads his case while being interviewed on the Bloomberg Tech.
December 17, 2022 01:53 - 2 hours - 127 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 07:00 The Panel Shares Their Most Special Holiday Moments While Discussing The Coming Holiday Season. Its become a "Holiday Tradition" here on the 5th Annual Christmas With Mr & Mrs BoomStick! 1:22:00 President of Microsoft, Brad Smith pleads his case while being interviewed on the Bloomberg Technology LIVE broadcast. His breakdown on the FTC was perfect and truthful, we give OUR 2-Cents on the matter! 2:05:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the communit...
Brad Smith, Vice Chair & President Of Microsoft Just Declared War On Sony Interactive Entertainment?
December 15, 2022 08:57 - 2 hours - 140 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 The FTC's Lina Khan Will Have a BIG Problem Beating Microsoft In Federal Court, IF the CMA & EU Commission Approve the ABK Deal in January, here's WHY! 1:30:00 Brad Smith, Vice Chair & President Of Microsoft Just Declared War On Sony Interactive Entertainment? 2:15:00 Outros Plus Special Message To The Community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
Aaron Greenberg CONFIRMS Xbox Will Have An "Incredibly Exciting 2023 & For Xbox Gamers NOT To Worry! FTC So NO To Microsoft After Offering Playstation A 10yr Deal & Playstation Plus Availability!
December 13, 2022 20:40 - 2 hours - 129 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 Lets Talk High On Lie, the Squanish Games, Xbox Exclusive just released into Xbox Game Pass! 26:00 Microsoft Corp. President Brad Smith said the software giant told the US Federal Trade Commission that it would sign a legally binding agreement guaranteeing it would provide Call of Duty on Playstation and they SAID NO! 1:25:00 Aaron Greenberg CONFIRMS Xbox Will Have An "Incredibly Exciting 2023 & For Xbox Gamers NOT To Worry! 2:10:00 Panel ...
The FTC Says "Microsoft Misled EU Commission Authorities About Bethesda Titles" THEY LIED!! According To The FTC, Nintendo Is NOT A Viable Competitor In The Current Market?
December 12, 2022 19:49 - 2 hours - 121 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 06:00 The FTC Says "Microsoft Misled EU Commission Authorities About Bethesda Titles" THEY LIED!! 1:22:00 CMA just published their Market participant response to the Activision/Blizzard Merger and its in Microsoft's favor! 2:10:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
The Game Awards Aftermath: Who Won BIG, Who Got Snubbed & ALL Of The HUGE Reveals & BIG Surprises! Our Thoughts on the FTC Ruling To Block The Activision/Blizzard Deal!
December 09, 2022 22:03 - 2 hours - 121 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 07:00 FTC Blocks The Activision/Blizzard Deal, WHAT's NEXT for Microsoft?? Should Xbox "Concede" MAJOR Bethesda titles?? Do they "Fight This" to the bitter end? 1:30:00 The Game Awards Recap: What BIG reveals, Who got snubbed & the #BillClintonKid 1:55:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
BREAKING NEWS: Lina Khan & the FTC Sues To Block Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Game Giant Activision!
December 09, 2022 20:57 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 Sony respond to the Microsoft & Nintendo 10year contract with harsh words, calling it "Smoke & Mirrors"! 1:00:00 BREAKING NEWS: Lina Khan & the FTC Sues To Block Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Game Giant Activision! 1:30:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
BREAKING NEWS: Nintendo Signed 10 Year Deal For Call Of Duty & Steam's Gabe Newell Backs Deal! Playstation Is The ONLY Publisher With The ABK Merger!
December 08, 2022 04:46 - 2 hours - 123 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 05:00 BREAKING NEWS: Nintendo Signed 10 Year Deal For Call Of Duty & Steam's Gabe Newell Backs Deal! THIS WAS the ENTRIE Show with a HUGE 10 Person Panel! 2:15:00 Outros Plus Special Message To The Community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
Xbox CONFIRMS 1st Party Price Hike By $10, Could Xbox Game Pass Be The Next Price Increase In 2023?
December 06, 2022 22:39 - 2 hours - 115 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 Xbox CONFIRMS 1st Party Price Hike By $10 & the Xbox Community Is PISSED!! Could Xbox Game Pass Be The Next Price Increase In 2023? 1:55:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the Community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
BREAKING: NEW NY Post Report Claims BIG Problems At the FTC Concerning The Activision/Blizzard Deal!
December 06, 2022 22:36 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 BREAKING: NEW NY Post Report Claims BIG Problems At the FTC Concerning The Activision/Blizzard Deal! 1:08:00 Callisto Protocol Runs WAY BETTER on the Playstation 5, the BIG question is WHY? 1:21:00 Star Wars Jedi Survivor Release Date LEAKED!!! 1:30:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
Update To MACHINEGAMES Upcoming Indiana Jones Game, Politico Activision/Blizzard Report CALLED OUT By CNBC!!
December 02, 2022 18:02 - 2 hours - 114 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 07:00 Activision Blizzard shares were added to Wedbush and the famed private investment firm's "Best Ideas List" as the firm expects the 69 billion ABK sale to Microsoft to be *VERY* likely to be completed in the next six months. 47:00 League of Legends and other Riot Games start appearing in the Microsoft Store on Windows, THIS IS HUGE and here WHY! 1:15:00 The Darkness, Chronicles of Riddick director joins Indiana Jones team, Chronicles of Riddick and The...
NEW Interview With Todd Howard From Bethesda With BIG Info On The Xbox Exclusive, Starfield!
December 01, 2022 21:04 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 Xbox Series X was one of Black Friday’s TOP products and THIS is a BIG DEAL! Lets talk about it! 30:00 The BIG #LexFridman Interview with #ToddHoward of #Bethesda, what Todd had to say was VERY impressive! 56:00 Microsoft joined forces during this year's Hackathon event to create a proof of concept for a so-called "Xbox Achievements 3.0." 1:10:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...
Microsoft Bringing Offered Concessions To EU, Rumor: Xbox Skipping Geoff Keighley's Game Awards?
December 01, 2022 04:28 - 2 hours - 129 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 05:00 RUMOR: Could Xbox Actually Be Skipping Geoff Keighley's Game Awards? We expected some BIG reveal but apparently, that may NOT be the case! 1:05:00 NEW Report from Reuters that suggests that Microsoft is Bringing Offered Concessions To EU Commission to have deal pass sooner than later! The BIG question, what are those "Concessions"? 2:15:00 Outros Plus Special Message To The Community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...
Microsoft Explains Why Elder Scrolls VI Will Be An Xbox/PC Exclusive And Call Of Duty Will NOT!
November 29, 2022 22:47 - 2 hours - 118 MBTIME STAMP INFO: Time Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 Microsoft’s merger with Activision has been ‘cleared unconditionally’ in Serbia joining Saudi Arabia & Brazil who approved the deal earlier this year! 1:05:00 Microsoft Explains Why Elder Scrolls VI Will Be An Xbox/PC Exclusive And Call Of Duty Will NOT! Is there an "Industry Double Standard"? 1:55:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the Community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cra...
Breakfast With BOOM Holiday Special: What We Are Thankful For In Gaming & How Its Changed Our Lives
November 25, 2022 19:33 - 1 hour - 104 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 07:00 NO TIME STAMPS, ONLY One Topic But 13+ Guests! The Topic, "What Are WE Thankful For In Gaming?" 1:45:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
Sony Responds To The CMA's Observation of The Activision/Blizzard Merger & Its ALL A Pack Of LIES!
November 24, 2022 04:07 - 2 hours - 127 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 07:00 Sony Responds To The CMA's Observation of The Activision/Blizzard Merger & Its ALL A Pack Of LIES! 1:20:00 SIE is playing a VERY dangerous game with the ENTIRE industry. The BIG question, "What Happens IF Sony gets the ABK Deal Blocked?" They're walking the razors edge and will ultimately hurt EVERYONE, including themselves! 2:15:00 Outros Plus Special Message To The Community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...
New York Times BLOCKBUSTER Article Confirms Microsoft's RIDICULOUS Offer To PlayStation & Its HUGE!
November 23, 2022 00:24 - 2 hours - 115 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Guest & Panel Intros 06:00 New York Times BLOCKBUSTER Article Confirms Microsoft's RIDICULOUS Offer To PlayStation & Its HUGE! 1:21:00 Gaming "Elite-Ism" is a REAL problem in the gaming industry, do "Indie" games deserve the same praise as AAA "Blockbuster" titles? YES is the correct answer!! We break it ALL down! 1:56:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the Community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
BREAKING New York Times Activision/Blizzard News! Could Josh Sawyer Return To The Fallout Franchise?
November 21, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 The company "Love Sac" is offering an $1800 Xbox Branded "Beanbag" Gaming Chair and its comes with an Xbox Series S and 3-Months of Xbox game Pass, but is it worth it? NO ITS NOT! 18:00 CONFIRMED By Special Nick of the Xbox Era Podcast, Platinum Games is going to work on the Ninja Gaiden Reboot, I have "Some" Concerns! 50:00 BREAKING Activision/Blizzard News From The NY Times! Microsoft offer PlayStation a 10-Year Call Of Duty deal...........WTF??? 1...
Will Embracer Group Sell Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal & Legacy IP's To Microsoft In 2023? Should Microsoft Move To Get The Tomb Raider IP "Locked Up" As a Permanent Console Exclusive?"
November 18, 2022 17:27 - 1 hour - 104 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 07:00 With Sony raising prices, no matter how GREAT God Of War is (and its something special) price & value IS the key to THIS holiday. Could Xbox win THIS Holiday? 42:00 Crystal Dynamics is hard at work on the Reboot of Perfect Dark & apparently it's going VERY WELL. Let's talk about it! 1:05:00 With Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal working with Microsoft Game Studios on Perfect Dark & the Fable Reboot, could the "Rumors" of these studios being sold to M...
Microsoft Vs Competition Markets Authority & EU Commission Is Heating Up, Who Holds The Advantage?
November 17, 2022 20:37 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 Microsoft Vs Competition Markets Authority & EU Commission Is Heating Up, Who Holds The Advantage? 3 BIG Questions Answered LIVE on the air that "Should" give YOU the insight to what's been happening with the BIGGEST Tech-Deal in HISTORY!! 1:15:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
Game Awards Nominees Announced & ONCE AGAIN, is shrouded in controversy, Will Microsoft Agree To Put Call Of Duty On PlayStation+ Premium?
November 17, 2022 02:47 - 2 hours - 125 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 08:00 Game Awards Nominees Announced & Once AGAIN, the yearly event IS shrouded in controversary!! The ENTIRE panel gives their opinions on what's the issue THIS year! 1:20:00 Will Microsoft Agree To Put Call Of Duty On PlayStation+ Premium OR what "Consent Decree" would they accept to "Get The Deal Done?" 2:15:00 Outros Plus Special Message To The Community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
BREAKING: Phil Spencer Interview On The Decoder Podcast, CONFIRMS Call Of Duty On PlayStation AGAIN!
November 15, 2022 22:51 - 2 hours - 119 MB01:00 Guest & Panel Intros 06:00 BREAKING: NEW Phil Spencer Interview with the Verge's Decoder Podcast Re: Call Of Duty STAYING on PlayStation! 40:00 Xbox Game Pass for Mobile, could this be a thing in 2023? 1:00:00 NEW Xbox Game Pass bundle slated for THIS holiday season with HUGE "Free To Play IP's" that include #Fortnite, #FallGuys & #RocketLeague! How BIG could this be for Xbox? 1:16:00 NEW info on the size of the planets in Bethesda's NEW IP, Starfield. Just how BIG will it be, FRIK...
EU Commission Displays PlayStation Bias Over ABK Deal, Sonic Frontiers Has "SMASHED" Series Record!
November 14, 2022 19:21 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 WOW, Pentiment from Joss Sawyer & Obsidian Entertainment getting 10's from a TON of "Major Gaming Outlet's" Let's talk about it! 18:00 Sonic Frontiers "Breaking Records" on Steam & getting GREAT "User Score Reviews", will the Blue Bomber out sell Kratos and God of War Ragnarok? 31:00 EU Commission Displays PlayStation Bias Over ABK Deal, more evidence for the Microsoft lawyers? We break down EVERYTHING that was said! 1:15:00 The Geoff Keighley run Gam...
Xbox Fans FIRED UP For 2023, Xbox Series X/S 2nd Year Anniversary & Xbox Hiring Integrations Manager
November 14, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 109 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 07:00 HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY Xbox Series X/S 45:00 Xbox Hiring Integrations Manager for "Post Mergers" does this mean the Activision/Blizzard Acquisition? 1:18:00 Xbox Game Studios in 2023 & BEYOND looks to be AMAZING, what are we expecting? 2:05:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
Is Bethesda's Starfield More Than A Skyrim Reskin? Reviewers Vs Gamers: Who's Right, Who's Wrong?
November 11, 2022 00:02 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 Trans Media in Gaming: What Microsoft IP do WE want to see come to the BIG Screen or get a Series Adaption?? 40:00 Is Bethesda's Starfield More Than A Skyrim Reskin? Matt Booty answered that EXACT question during a recent interview? 55:00 Game Media Reviewers Vs Gamers: Who's Right, Who's Wrong? 1:15:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support
BREAKING: Netflix Announces Gears Of War Film, Does The Xbox Community Want A Lost Odyssey Sequel?
November 10, 2022 19:06 - 1 hour - 101 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Guest & Panel Intros 11:00 RUMOR: Redfall getting a Beta? Someone found a Bethesda EULA on Steam and people are speculating it could be a Redfall Beta may be happening. 38:00 Netflix has CONFIRMED a Gears of War film adaption with an "Adult" animated series to follow!! I'm pumped AF, what about YOU? 1:15:00 New "Mind Blowing" Xbox Series X Exclusive Teased by Xbox Boss, Matt Booty where he said "everyone was kinda blown away." Sound like the AAA game by InXile is going...
God Of War Ragnarok Vs Sonic Frontiers, Who Wins THIS Holiday? Call Of Duty Breaking EVERY Record!
November 10, 2022 18:59 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 Breaking: #ModernWarfare2 has surpassed $1 billion in sell through in its first 10 days......WOW! 28:00 Xbox Series S on sale for under $240 USD is Walmart, Target & Costco just in time for Black Friday with the Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family Plan seemingly being announced for US at the same time? Could Xbox "Win the Holiday's" in 2022? 55:00 Phil Spencer wants to revive iconic ‘StarCraft’ series and says he's "excited about getting to sit down with...
EU Commission Moves To Phase 2 In Activision/Blizzard Deal, Diablo IV Releasing April 2023 CONFIRMED
November 10, 2022 18:57 - 2 hours - 112 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 05:00 EU Commission Moves To Phase 2 In Activision/Blizzard Deal, What did they have to say and what were their "Concern's"? Will the recently reported Call of Duty #'s affect the deal? 1:21:00 Diablo IV Releasing April 2023 CONFIRMED and will it the the 1st "Xbox/Activision Owned" IP to drop into Xbox Game Pass? 1:42:00 What the Panel members are playing and what has US excited for the remainder of 2022? 1:57:00 Outros Plus Special Message To ...
God Of War Ragnarok Metacritic Reviews! Crystal Dynamics & Eidos-Montréal Joining Xbox Game Studios? Its Double Barrel Gaming's 1000th Episode!
November 05, 2022 01:54 - 2 hours - 141 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 05:00 God of War Ragnarok Metacritic Scores, there are some calling it "The Best PlayStation Game EVER!" We break it ALL down in the 1st topic of this EPIC show! 1:30:00 Crystal Dynamics & Eidos-Montréal Joining Xbox Game Studios? There is "Clear as Day" evidence that this "May" be true! The panel of guest "Superstars" really get into the finite details of this BIG talking point! 2:15:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the community! --- Support this ...
The Importance Of Xbox Everywhere, Game Pass & Why Its Changing The Gaming Industry For The Better! BIG Game Pass Titles Coming in 2022/2023 That You Shouldn't Miss + MORE!
November 03, 2022 19:03 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBTIME STAMP INFO: 01:00 Intros 08:00 Bytes and Bits: Square/Enix announces a NEW Game that uses NFT's, (BOO), Two HUGE Xbox Exclusives getting release dates at THIS years Game Awards? 12:35 Phil Spencer admits "Short Coming's" in 1st Party releases and how "Covid" is NO LONGER an excuse! 12:55 The Importance of "Xbox Everywhere" and how this will change gaming FOREVER! 1:02:00 Xbox Game Pass has some AMAZING 2nd and 3rd Party games coming in 2022/2023 that YOU should miss! 1:15:00 Panel...
Phil Spencer's Call Of Duty BOMBSHELL & Confirmation, BIG Starfield Questions Answered LIVE On Air!
November 03, 2022 03:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBTime Stamps: 01:00 Panel and Guest Intros 05:00 WOW, did you see the price of PlayStation VR 2.0? $550 for the Base Unit & $600 for the Unit and one game.....NOPE, I'm out! 1:00:00 The BIG Starfield topic with known Bethesda Leaker, Skullzi TV! The panel asks the tough questions and he delivered! 1:23:00 Call of Duty EVERYWHERE say Phil Spencer, though "Who" was this confirmation for? PlayStation and Switch gamers OR the EU Commission. CMA or FTC? 2:20-:00 Outros Plus Special Message To...