Oblivious Games
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Tokyo Game Show 2022 Wrap-up
September 26, 2022 04:35 - 1 hour - 123 MBThe big three came to play in the lead-up to and during Tokyo Game Show. Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox all have much to say as we highlight some of our favorite announcements. Zelda finally has a new chapter! Dubbed Tears of the Kingdom, the Breath of the Wild successor looks to wow audiences once again. However, with seemingly the same map, will it hold up to our lofty expectations? We have finally gotten our best look yet at God of War Ragnorak. With a lengthy story trailer, So...
Destiny 2 Lightfall Reveal
September 09, 2022 04:08 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn one of this year's most unexpected moves, PlayStation has decided to increase the price of its newest console in multiple territories around the globe. Sitting the world's current economic pressures, SIE CEO Jim Ryan paints a picture that makes this move seem unavoidable. But does his argument hold up with the competition holding their position and Sony not increasing their prices in the US? Bungie has finally revealed its newest expansion to be released next year. Dubbed Lightf...
The Console Wars
August 22, 2022 13:04 - 1 hour - 103 MBAs the gaming world continues to reckon with its new state of “buy now, think later,” we get a glimpse into what some of those thoughts are. Speaking with Brazilian regulators, PlayStation holds nothing back when talking about its views on rival Xbox’s purchase of Activision Blizzard. Perhaps needless to say, it isn’t happy. It’s very rare we get such a behind-the-scenes look at how a company feels about any given deal, and PlayStation’s sound bite was heard around the industry. Xbox...
In The Zone
July 22, 2022 04:28 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn their continued effort to attract the PC audience, Sony has introduced two new gaming monitors, and a trio of gaming headsets. Dubbed Inzone, the line looks to provide both console and PC players with industry-leading technology at competitive prices. Will introducing a new brand name hurt or help the adoption of the tech giant's latest gadgets? After tragedy fell Japan, one of its most famed game developers found his name and image circulated in connection to the assassination. ...
But Wait, There's More!!! (E3 2022)
July 01, 2022 03:28 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBThey came and went in a flash, but 2022’s E3-less summer gaming showcases are now behind us. As the dust settles, and the gaming industry sets into its summer lull, we look back on one of the season’s biggest events: Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. With much to prove during their first outing post potential merger, team green and team RPG factory had some tricks up their sleeves. For Xbox’s part, the promise of nearly all titles coming to Gamepass loomed largely, and their “one more th...
All New All Different
April 29, 2022 05:12 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBAfter much speculation, Sony’s revamped PlayStation Service has been revealed. Long gone is the code name Sparticus and what we have left is simply…PlayStation Plus. But don’t let the name fool you, this service is all-new, mostly. With multiple options, a soft release window, and a handful of titles announced, we dig into PlayStation’s newest offerings for current and legacy generation games in their updated subscription model. Some time ago an action RPG set in the wizarding world...
Gaming's Guardians of the Galaxy
April 18, 2022 02:25 - 1 hour - 64 MBAs the world watches from afar, the Ukrainian people continue to fight for their lives. Global sanctions and support have been pouring in to help the sovereign nation, as this one-sided war continues unabated. Luckily, some of tech and gaming’s biggest names have stepped forward to aid in the cause. We discuss their contributions to this very avoidable war. Continuing its fight for equality, the tech world is standing up to a new Texas directive. In a fight for equality, healthc...
One Pass to Rule Them All
March 15, 2022 06:09 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBIn a once seemingly unthinkable turn of events, Microsoft is well on its way to acquiring Activision Blizzard King. The landmark deal is worth a reported 68.7 billion dollars, and while this first broke just over a month ago, the gaming industry is still reeling and receiving new information, as Phil Spencer and his team show more of their hand. Phil Spencer now sits at the top of Xbox as the CEO of gaming and doesn’t seem to be done with making more changes to expand team green. But...
Spoiler Alert
February 01, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThis week sees the return of the Oblivious Games duo. What have we been up to during our time away? What have we been playing? Does Jaurez have a baby?! You’ll learn most of that information in our opening segment. Our first big news topic covers possible spoilers in PlayStation’s first big release of this year: Horizon Forbidden West. In the age of the internet, we live in an entirely inescapable world of spoilers, so what can we do about it? Unsurprisingly Juarez and I sit at opp...
E3 2021 Reactions
June 19, 2021 20:05 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBLast year’s E3 was a bit of a mess. And by mess, I mean, it was canceled because of the global pandemic and then everyone had their own solo events peppered throughout the summer without any rhyme, reason, or structure. Fast forward to 2021 and well… it’s still kinda of a mess…? But at least most of the shenanigans are in the window of a few days. Jaurez and I break down the first weekend of 2021’s all digital E3. First up, we cover Xbox dropping big news ahead of the show. They a...
Standby for Titanfall
May 17, 2021 12:07 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBRespawn is looking to make their massively successful battle royale even more enticing by adding a new permanent mode -- introducing Apex Arenas. The new gametype sees two teams of three battling it out in a single life, multi round fight set on a smaller map. What do we think, and will this lead to more expansion in the genre? Destiny players who are all about the fashion (raises hand) are in for a treat. Bungie has finally pulled back the curtain on their much requested updated un...
Epic Battle Royale
April 15, 2021 06:46 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBAfter a year off, we will have an E3 in 2021. But it will be all virtual. The biggest weekend in gaming returns and hopes to have a new look. With many of the big players set to join the show, what does this year's event look like? Does its return make us excited? Why are they advertising it as a free online event? Epic is in it’s on final circle with Apple, and as the hits keep flying, so does the information. A look into Epic’s finances paints a pretty bleak picture for the race t...
Welcome to The Show
April 15, 2021 06:45 - 57 minutes - 53 MBXbox continues to have new tricks up their sleeves. This time, Phil Spencer and crew are going after a Playstation first party production. In one of the most surprising moves this year, MLB The Show 21 is coming to Xbox Game Pass day one. How did this deal get done and what does it mean for other Playstation titles on Xbox consoles? We do our best to sort through the madness. In a presentation to its investors, CDPR has a roadmap for its future. They talk about new development pipe...
For the Players
April 15, 2021 06:45 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIt no longer lives. Playstation may have put the final nail in the Vita’s coffin. Again. We have official confirmation that PS3, PSP, and Vita stores will be all closed by the end of this summer. What does that mean for the many users and their games? It’s mostly sad news but there is a dash of hope as we parse through Playstation’s statement. The popular chat client Discord is reportedly up for grabs, and Microsoft is eyeing to be the last standing in a $10 billion dollar deal. Wha...
A New Haven
April 15, 2021 06:45 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBA new independent studio has emerged, and Playstation is footing some of the bill. Industry vet Jade Raymond is heading up the Montreal based dev, but what does that mean for this new title? Will it be a third person action RPG of the AAA variety or something smaller? We take a stab at what we want and might expect from the newest kids on the block. COVID-19 strikes gain. This time in the form of layoffs at Activision Blizzard and their esports division. After being on the forefron...
With Friends like These
April 15, 2021 06:45 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBXbox and Bethesda are finally officially one. After the record breaking acquisition stunned the gaming world late last year, we now have a better grasp on what it all means for gamers -- it is only slightly clearer than mud. The numbers are in and games are unsurprisingly still killing it, in the early part of 2021. The NPD numbers are in, for the month of February, and there is a means for celebration for Playstation and Nintendo. But, is Jaurez feeling the top 10 list? Surely he ...
Epic Fall Guys
April 15, 2021 06:45 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBEpic games are once again making a big play in the live service gaming market. Mediatonic, the creators of the massive hit, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, are now a part of the Epic Games family. Surely this move is only good news for both parties involved, but what do we think the future holds for the cutest battle royale on the block? Hogwarts Legacy continues to make news, and some of it finally involves the game itself. Today we discuss the leaked character creation options, and ...
Once More, with Feeling!
April 15, 2021 06:44 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBXbox continues to show they are committed to running your new and old games at their very best. FPS Boost is their newest software hack, and it claims to double and sometimes quadruple your games' fps, without any patch! Is this the future of backwards compatibility? Sony held it's latest Stay of Play event, and while it did have a couple notable omissions, the show was fairly strong. Returnal is shaping up to be more arcade style goodness, Sifu is kicking up the competition, and I...
Cyberpunk 2077 Review
February 23, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBGood morning, Night City! The wait is finally over! We sit down and discuss one of the most anticipated games of the decade: Cyberpunk 2077. This is a big one and we have a lot to get into, so let's not waste any more time. Follow the jump and sit back and we take you through the city of dreams! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U
Power to the Players
February 10, 2021 01:08 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBDid you spend all your holiday money on GameStop shares? Nope, we didn’t either. Some folks did, and they made out like bandits. We do our best to break down one of the most bizarre stories of the year and find out what exactly happened to put GameStop across every news headline. Also, Genshin Impact is back in the news. Wait, they never left. This time we aren’t talking about a new broken character, a massive update, or streamers wasting a lotta money. This one is about the creato...
Game Of The Year 2020
January 30, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 58 MBThe year 2020 was another banner 12 months for the world’s most popular entertainment past time. With so many stuck at home, and an old generation going out with a bang, there was no shortage of great titles. Thankfully, the year saw hits across multiple genres. A laid back chore simulator, an RPG remake of epic proportions, the battle royal for everyone, and the sequel to an instant classic, gamers were spoiled for choice across the board. With so many stand out titles, it was no ea...
There's been an awakening...
January 19, 2021 17:28 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBI’ve got a good feeling about this. After almost ten years in bed with Electronic Arts, the folks at Lucasfilm are looking for a new hope. For starters, they have changed their name; Lucasfilm games is the new mantle and it brings with it some lofty expectations. Secondly, and maybe more importantly, the Star Wars IP will be handled by more than just one publisher. We dig through all the details and see just how excited Rage is about this wild turn of events. Luckily for us, the ne...
Biggest Gaming Moments of 2020
January 09, 2021 20:44 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBWe’re back! The break is over and we are back at it again. Much can be said about the year that was 2020, but in the world of gaming we can land on at least one conclusion: it was a great year for games. The first half of the year held massive award winners Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Animal Crossing New Horizons, and Half Life Aylx. While the summer saw a back to back helping of third person action with The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghost of Tushima, we also found space to murder and lie ...
Wake up, Samurai
December 18, 2020 20:30 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBAfter almost a decade of waiting, the hottest game of 2020 has finally landed. Does it live up to the hype? Is it worth playing on a high-end PC? Does CD Project Red have another hit on their hands? We finally get to have a discussion about Cyberpunk 2077 after sinking dozens of hours into it. Guess what? We are smitten. The Game Awards 2020 have come and gone and we have the aftermath report. Last of Us Part 2 took home almost every award it was nominated for and there were plenty...
Fort Nite, huh?
December 11, 2020 21:47 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBI can’t believe I’m here again.. Somehow, those brilliant fools on the Fortnite Team have pulled me back into their world; it seems that I’m not the only one. Fortnite Season 2 Chapter 5 is here and it’s packed with new gear, ways to play, and of course skins. Let’s cut to the chase -- the God of War himself has landed. Yes, Kratos is in the shop and he brings with him huge hopes for the rest of the season. Maybe we’ll even get Goob to play?! What happens when the nerds at Oxford g...
B-WING FREED!
November 25, 2020 06:33 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBHoly shit, I think they did it. In a move that has come as complete surprise, Apple has changed up it's agreement with small developers on the app store. Could this be a sign to come and is there more for Apple to do in this space? Get your best suit ready -- it’s awardS season. The end of the year fast approaches and Geoff Keighley is almost ready to take you on another Game Awards journey. We have the nominees and our thoughts on the short list of notable titles from 2020. And f...
Next Gen is Now
November 17, 2020 16:22 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe wait is over. The next generation is officially now. After a pre order debacle, an even shakier launch day, and against all odds, we somehow have an Xbox Series X in house. Thanks to some very diligent page refreshing and a bunch of tape, we can give you our first hands on impressions. Jaurez has the console and all the words to give you a taste of what to expect from your shiny new system. Mass Effect is back! All you nerds can shut the hell up, because by Spring 2021 you will...
Eyes Up Guardians
November 07, 2020 15:44 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWe’ve finally made it. Destiny 2’s newest expansion is just days away and Jaurez has the complete breakdown. From new enemies, new weapons, and even the complete content roadmap, he takes you through everything you need to know about the game that will take up all his time until this December. The Xbox Series X has officially been reviewed by all major gaming outlets, and we have the big talking points. You probably already know the first one -- it’s fast. Somehow I made right on my ...
Double Trouble
November 04, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBAnd the hits keep coming.. After multiple delays, continued crunch shenanigans, and a CEO who just won’t watch his mouth, CD Projekt Red announced yet another delay of their hotly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077. Surely this is only good for us and the game itself -- we weigh in on the matter. Attention, all weebs! Final Fantasy 16 details are here! Jaurez and I do our best to pretend like we understand anything about this topic, and we are, at the very least, happy for all the many nerds...
Game of the Year Watch
November 01, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBWe’re back! After our little hiatus, find out what the Oblivious crew have been playing recently during their much needed down time -- is Rage really playing FIFA…? A little mobile game has seemingly taken the entire world by storm. What in the hell is Genshin Impact?! Jaurez has everything you need to know in our first preview of China’s newest and highly addicting free to play gacha game. In an effort to bring you more complete gaming content, we take a look at what Oblivious Games...
Playstation 5 Showcase Review
September 18, 2020 21:31 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBOn today’s OP: Games, we sit down and discuss Sony’s latest Playstation 5 showcase event. With time running out, we have gotten beyond antsy and Sony is poised to press it’s competition with the right numbers. Yes, price and release date or high on the list, but what else does the market leader have up its sleeve? Games. An event that could have simply been a call to pre order, with prices attached, has turned out to be much more. We get the next entry in a storied franchise, a teas...
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020 Review
September 07, 2020 03:43 - 1 hour - 85 MBAs the Summer Games Fest comes to an end, we turn our attention to the biggest gaming event of the year: Gamescom. Specifically, we will be discussing Opening Night live, which is being helmed by the ever present Geoff Keighley. This is the show’s second year, and it once again looks to bring that Game Awards feeling to kick off the Gamescom weekend. Keighley has teased the hype, as he always does, and looks to give fans something to sink their teeth into after a long summer of inter...
Halo Infinite Delayed
September 07, 2020 03:39 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWith the next generation of consoles mere months away, PlayStation and Xbox both look for any edge to best each other this holiday season. On paper, Xbox is already clearly ahead in sheer graphical power. The Xbox Series X is a serious machine that would give most modern gaming pcs a run for their money. PlayStation on the other hand, might not have equal graphical power, but has shown some very impressive proprietary solid state hard drive tech. But none of this matters if we have n...
Xbox Showcase Review
September 07, 2020 03:34 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBWith the summer of gaming coming to a close, the Oblivious cast sit down to discuss Xbox’s July showcase. Phil Spencer and crew have set the table for what might very well be Xbox’s most important show to date, as the Series X fall launch steadily approaches. First up, the heirs to the Halo throne have returned once again with what is hopefully their best outing yet. Master Chief has found himself back onto a halo ring, and from the outset, this looks to be a strong callback to the o...
ALT TAB
September 07, 2020 03:21 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBMotherboards. Graphics cards. The turing architecture. Oh, my! That's right, Juarez and Jay finally get to have it out in today's PC gaming episode. Specifically the duo are discussing the ins and outs of building a gaming rig. Now, hold your horses, they are novices at best -- Jaurez has built two and Jay has only dreamed about being as cool. Nevertheless, they are prepared to discuss their findings. What are some things to know before building? Is it really adult Legos? What is the...
Star Wars Squadrons Live Reax
September 07, 2020 03:19 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBMaybe EA can do something right -- just maybe. Following EA Play Live 2020, the Oblivious crew is buzzing. No, we aren’t talking about FIFA again and we aren’t talking about the return of Skate. That leaves us with, you guessed it, Star Wars! EA has seemingly revived it’s Rogue Squadron franchise under the new title Star Wars: Squadrons. Brought to us by EA Motive, the same team behind the Battlefront 2 Campaign, we see a multiplayer and single player focused flight sim at a budget p...