Viewport Relay

With the end of year 4, we do another episode of Annual Analysis. We would also like to announce the closure of Viewport Gaming. Thank you for all your support of the years. More info to come on our website. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com

We cover the (now-old) Nintendo Direct, and Cyberpunk 2077 makes a comeback?! News articles we talk about in this episode: Horizon Forbidden West Was Delayed To Avoid Crunch, Says Game Director: https://www.thegamer.com/horizon-forbidden-west-delayed-crunch/ Cyberpunk 2077: Patch 1.5 & Next-Generation Update — list of changes: https://www.cyberpunk.net/en/news/41435/patch-1-5-next-generation-update-list-of-changes Analysis: Up to 1,000 digital-only games will disappear when Nintendo closes its 3DS and Wii U stores: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/analysis-up-to-1000-digital-only-games-will-disappear-when-nintendo-closes-its-3ds-and-wii-u-stores/ Nintendo Direct: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-09-everything-announced-in-the-nintendo-direct Street Fighter 6: https://www.streetfighter.com/6/en-us/ You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on s

The acquisitions continue! We talk about the latest purchases in the gaming world, with other news sprinkled in.   News articles we talk about in this episode: Sony buying Bungie for $3.6 billion: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-01-31-sony-buying-bungie-for-usd3-6-billion Rockstar: "Many of you have been asking about a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series.With every new project, our goal is always to significantly move beyond what we've previously delivered. We're pleased to confirm that active development for the next entry in the series is underway.": https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/1489617718009606150?t=DGCon4yWDpvEA4ns2tsd4A&s=19 Electronic Arts & Lucasfilm Games announce new Star Wars titles from Respawn Entertainment: https://www.ea.com/news/electronic-arts-and-lucasfilm-games-announce-new-star-wars-titles-from-respawn-entertainment "Team17 is today announcing an end to the MetaWorms NFT project. We have listened to our Teamsters, development partners, and our game

And just like that, one episode after Take-Two sets a record on an acquisition, Microsoft strikes back. News articles we talk about this episode: Welcoming the Incredible Teams and Legendary Franchises of Activision Blizzard to Microsoft Gaming - Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/01/18/welcoming-activision-blizzard-to-microsoft-gaming/ Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick expected to leave once Microsoft deal closes - report: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-18-activision-blizzard-boss-bobby-kotick-expected-to-leave-once-microsoft-deal-closes-report Phil Spencer: We "desire to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation.": https://twitter.com/xboxp3/status/1484273335139651585?s=21 New Blizzard Game: https://www.polygon.com/22901092/blizzard-new-survival-game-original-universe-ip "EA is reportedly very disappointed with how Battlefield 2042 has performed and is "looking at all the options" including a kind of F2P system: https://twitter.com/_Tom_Henderson_/status/1484261137818525714 Yu-Gi-Oh!

After the holiday break, we're back! We cover what we've been up to since the break and some of the top news that hit within the past month. News articles we talk about in this episode: SEGA promises to avoid NFTs if gamers think it's a money-making scheme: https://www.tweaktown.com/news/83803/sega-promises-to-avoid-nfts-if-gamers-think-its-money-making-scheme/index.html S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is getting NFTs, including one that lets you become an in-game ‘metahuman’: https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/15/22834567/stalker-2-nfts-metahuman-dmarket https://www.polygon.com/22841151/stalker-2-nft-content-canceled-reaction EA was in the process of developing a Harry Potter MMO, but scrapped it because they didn't think HP had longevity: https://twitter.com/Brandolorian17/status/1473356649972879364?t=vn7SLyTDe1Cj-xO33mgmhw&s=19 Take-Two acquires Zynga at a valuation of $12.7bn: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220110005389/en/Take-Two-and-Zynga-to-Combine-Bringing-Together-Best-in-Class-Intellectual-Prope

The viewport team recaps their thoughts on The Game Awards 2021, with 4-time world champion, Tristan Jung. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

The viewport team talks about their favorite games across a broad set of categories. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

We spend an hour talking about the games we've been playing for the past month. News we talk about in this episode: GTA: The Trilogy has a Metacritic aggregate score of 0.5: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-14-gta-the-trilogy-has-a-metacritic-aggregate-score-of-0-5 Rockstar pulls Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition from sale on PC: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-12-rockstar-pulls-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy-the-definitive-edition-from-sale-on-pc#comments Ubisoft Announces Pay Raises To Stop Developers From Leaving: https://kotaku.com/ubisoft-announces-pay-raises-to-stop-developers-from-le-1848012438 Forza Horizon 5 is officially the largest launch of any Xbox Game Studios Title ever. https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/1458269032986013706?t=6ecU2kTk8SC8iMPyX5smSw&s=19 Steam Deck Delayed By Two Months: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675180/view/3084396982306430712 Square Enix claims Crystal Dynamics was the wrong fit for ‘disappointing’ Marvel’s Aven

It's been a fairly quiet week, with a random scattering of news across different areas: PC gaming, GTA, CP2077 and Blizzard. News we talk about in this episode: God of War is coming to PC: https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/qc2rrf/god_of_war_is_coming_to_pc/ Sony has formed the ‘PlayStation PC’ label for its PC games push: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-has-formed-the-playstation-pc-label-for-its-pc-games-push/ Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D71cBUeAL58 Cyberpunk 2077 has updated its roadmap pushing all updates, improvements and DLC to Q1 2022: https://www.cyberpunk.net/en/news/37298/our-commitment Fortnite is shutting down in China in 2 weeks: https://www.thegamer.com/fortnite-shutting-down-china-november-15/ Roblox has been down for over 24 hours: https://twitter.com/roblox/status/1454215549014069249?s=21 Warner Bros Multiversus Character select screen leaked: https://twitter.com/LiquidHbox/status

Oh, Elden Ring (is delayed), and we talk about Nintendo's new Online strategy. News we talk about in this episode: Twitch leaks: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-entirety-of-twitch-has-reportedly-been-leaked/ Elden Ring delayed to Feb 25, 2022: https://twitter.com/ELDENRING/status/1450100145689927683 The entirety of Twitch has reportedly been leaked (Source codes and user payouts among the data) | VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-entirety-of-twitch-has-reportedly-been-leaked/ Paid XP boosts have been added to Avengers, despite promises it would never happen: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/paid-xp-boosts-have-been-added-to-avengers-despite-promises-it-would-never-happen/ Final Fantasy 14 Surpasses 24 Million Players, Becomes Most Profitable Final Fantasy Game In the Series - IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-14-24-million-players-most-profitable Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack to be $49.99 USD for 12 months, $79.99 USD for fami

After 6 weeks, the gang is back! We talk about State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and everything in between. Oh, and SORA IS IN SMASH. News we talk about in this episode: General State of Play discussion: https://www.gamesradar.com/playstation-showcase-september-2021/ Epic vs Apple ruling revealed: Apple must allow App Store devs to redirect users to other payment systems: https://9to5mac.com/2021/09/10/epic-vs-apple-ruling-revealed-apple-must-allow-app-store-devs-to-redirect-users-to-other-payment-systems/ Konami is set to revive Metal Gear, Castlevania and Silent Hill: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/konami-is-set-to-revive-metal-gear-castlevania-and-silent-hill/ General Nintendo Direct discussion: https://www.gamesradar.com/nintendo-direct-september/ You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Face

We discuss some updates in the ActivisionBlizzard lawsuit, Gamescom, and DocWatch returns?! News we talk about this episode: Activision Blizzard ‘suppressed’ evidence in sex discrimination lawsuit, California claims: https://www.polygon.com/22641099/activision-blizzard-dfeh-gender-discrimination-lawsuit-amendment   Dr Disrespect Knows Why Twitch Banned Him And He’s Planning To Sue: https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2021/08/24/dr-disrespect-guy-beahm-suing-twitch-over-ban/ You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

Blizzard continues its turmoil, we talk about Back 4 Blood, and dig deep into Epic Games' financial plans. News we talk about this episode: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Sales Were Well Above EA's Expectations: https://www.ign.com/articles/mass-effect-legendary-edition New leadership at Blizzard: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/blizzard/23706475/new-leadership-at-blizzard Jason Schreier: "NEWS: Blizzard's head of HR, Jesse Meschuk, is also no longer at the company, Bloomberg has learned": https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1422653540774907907 PS5 is the fastest-selling PlayStation as it hits 10m sales milestone: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-07-28-ps5-is-the-fastest-selling-playstation-as-it-hits-10-million-sales-milestone Epic has sunk $500M into the Epic Games Store, doesn't expect to make a profit until 2027: https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-has-sunk-dollar500m-into-the-epic-games-store-doesnt-expect-to-make-a-profit-until-2027/ Deathloop has gone gold! https://twitter.com/deathloop/

The actual, better new Nintendo Switch from Valve is announced! Also, the viewport team talks about how Blizzard has screwed up big time, and their excitement about the new Battlefield 2042 game mode. News we talk about this episode: Blizzard is a frat house: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/activision-blizzard-sued-by-california-over-frat-boy-culture Blizzard Botched Warcraft III Remake After Internal Fights, Pressure Over Costs: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/blizzard-botched-warcraft-iii-remake-after-internal-fights-pressure-over-costs-1.1631788 Due to ongoing situation, no work being on on WOW: https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/world-of-warcraft-dev-says-no-work-is-being-done-on-the-game-following-company-lawsuit-3002950 Steam Deck: https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck EA play live 2021: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/ea-play-live-2021-live-blog You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Wan

It's been a little bit hasn't it? Per tradition, it's been a little bit quiet after E3, but there has been some huge hardware news from Nintendo and a State of Play from Sony. Warning: We talk about what we've been playing for about 45 minutes. News we talk about this episode: Switch OLED: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/oled-model/ State of Play July 2021: https://blog.playstation.com/2021/07/08/state-of-play-july-2021-all-trailers-and-complete-recap/ FF16 News: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-16-may-skip-tgs-2021-but-story-is-finished-and-english-vo-almost-done/1100-6493802/ You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

For the first time, live from West Seattle, it's Viewport Relay Live! The viewport team talks about what they thought about E3 2021 IN PERSON. Which conference got the highest marks? Which got the lowest? Find out in this episode. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

E3 is just around the corner! The viewport team shares their raw takes on what they think will happen at the Ubisoft, Xbox, Nintendo and Square Enix conferences. You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewportgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viewportgaming/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/viewportgaming/

With E3 looming, the news starts to dry up. We still have time to talk about Fanfest, Ubisoft, and The International! News we talk about this episode: FFXIV FanFest: https://fanfest.finalfantasyxiv.com/2021/na/ Total War Warhammer 3 cinematic and gameplay trailer released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--89PwHsKJM Ubisoft says it will shift to more “high-end free-to-play” games: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-says-its-changing-strategy-to-focus-on-more-high-end-free-to-play-games/  Starfield is exclusive to Xbox and PC: https://twitter.com/jeffgrubb/status/1393383582370992128  The International 10: https://www.dota2.com/newsentry/3066366095803889976  EA Play Live is coming back July 22nd: https://twitter.com/EA/status/1392147491915763719  You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our website: https://www.viewportgaming.com Want your thoughts featured on the podcast? Contact us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/

It begins. The Big Book of Bets. The viewport team is tasked with finishing games by a deadline or else face the consequences. News we talk about this episode: Epic Apple documents show PS4, not iPhone, is Fortnite’s cash cow: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/28/22407939/fortnite-biggest-platform-revenue-playstation-not-ios-iphone State of play: https://www.cbr.com/state-play-biggest-reveals-april-2021/  Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – Gameplay Trailer I PS5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p_gg9UW9k4  Battlefield 6 - Leaked 2 Screenshots: https://twitter.com/_tom_henderson_/status/1388622810231279619?s=21 Battlefield Franchise Update: https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/news/battlefield-franchise-update-oskar-gabrielson  Respawn is forming a new IP that will "pioneer new ways to enable 'adventuring until the heat death of the universe'": https://www.respawn.com/careers/software-engineer-new-product-incubation  You can find all of our content (reviews, features, and of course, podcasts!) on our we

Amazon Game Studios continues to struggle, we discuss if BioShock Infinite was a good game, and Jeff Kaplan's departure from Blizzard. News we talk about this episode: Bloomberg: Sony’s Obsession With Blockbusters Is Stirring Unrest Within PlayStation Empire: https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1380476925811032065?s=21 Amazon Cancels Its The Lord of the Rings MMORPG: https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-cancels-its-the-lord-of-the-rings-mmorpg BioShock 4 will be an open world game, a job advert has suggested | VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bioshock-4-will-be-an-open-world-game-a-job-advert-has-suggested/ Deathloop delayed until September 14, 2021: https://twitter.com/deathloop/status/1380160144206626824?s=19 Our Improved PlayStation 5 Packaging: https://www.sie.com/en/blog/our-improved-playstation-5-packaging/ Age of Empires IV - Gameplay Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTaCrP_U4ao Jeff Kaplan leaves Blizzard. New Overwatch game director — Aaron Keller: https://playoverwat