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This week on the show we discuss the early rumblings on the PSVR release, Twitch and Amazon making waves with Twitch Prime and a new game, and Lewes finally got through that new Destiny raid. PSVR is out and not a complete home run: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-sony-playstation-vr-review http://kotaku.com/playstation-vr-the-kotaku-review-1787424830 The Fall Dota Major is coming to Boston: http://blog.dota2.com/2016/10/the-boston-major/ Heroes of the Storm is getting a Brawl mode: http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/game/heroes-brawl/ Twitch gets integration with Amazon Prime: https://blog.twitch.tv/twitchprime-458a537a3ae1#.h645ad9ha Amazon Games is finally making something: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/09/29/amazon-games-unveil-breakaway.aspx Playstation 4 mods are back on for Skyrim/Fallout: https://bethesda.net/#en/events/game/mods-and-4k-coming-to-ps4-for-skyrim-and-fallout4/2016/10/04/221 Overwatch content roadmap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9bF6wyCDU4 KSP dev team is departing Squad: https://www.reddit.com/r/KerbalSpaceProgram/comments/55vozd/theres_no_easy_way_to_say_this/ Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show we talk a little bit more about Rise of Iron, rumors about Destiny 2, esports acquisitions, and where the PlayStation VR will fit into the current and future VR landscape. Playstation Experience will be in Anaheim this year: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/09/27/playstation-experience-2016-hits-anaheim-ca-this-december/ Playstation Plus Free Games for October: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/09/28/playstation-plus-free-games-for-october-2016/ The Destiny 2 rumor mill is whipping up again: http://kotaku.com/sources-destiny-2-coming-to-pc-aims-to-feel-like-a-to-1787153460 http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=218333036 Nightfall got changed this week because it was broken: https://twitter.com/BungieHelp/status/780814772929335296 Team Liquid sells to NBA/MLB owners after Dignitas sells to 76ers: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/09/27/esports-outfit-team-liquid-sells-to-nba-mlb-team-owners.aspx http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nbas-philadelphia-76ers-just-made-a-big-esports-mo/1100-6443915/ The Advertising Standards Authority is investigating No Man’s Sky: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-09-28-advertising-standards-launches-investigation-into-no-mans-sky Steam UI overhaul is on the way: http://www.pcgamer.com/steam-is-getting-a-ui-overhaul-soon-according-to-new-steamworks-post/ Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show we talk a lot about the new Destiny expansion, we catch up with Nick and what he's been up to the last couple weeks, and we discuss the various news topics of the day (of which there were few =/). Games with Gold for October: https://majornelson.com/2016/09/21/xbox-live-games-with-gold-for-october-2016/ Capcom Cup content details: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/09/19/capcom-cup-2016-prize-pool-increased-new-sfv-content-detailed/ Urien and more on the way to SFV: http://shoryuken.com/2016/09/16/urien-is-coming-to-street-fighter-v-alongside-new-stage-transitions-and-much-more-on-september-22/ Valve pulls all Digital Homicide games off Steam: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/09/17/valve-removes-digital-homicides-games-from-steam-in-response-to-controversial-lawsuit.aspx Battle Net now allowing paid tag changes: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/09/17/you-can-now-change-your-battle-net-name-whenever-you-want-for-10.aspx Blizzard is phasing out battle.net as a brand: https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/20297652/battlenet-update-9-21-2016 BF1 maps and modes: http://www.pcgamer.com/battlefield-1-unveils-its-maps-and-modes/ Killer Instinct got a free campaign update: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/killer-instincts-free-campaign-mode-out-today/1100-6443758/ Pokemon’s new features keep coming: http://www.polygon.com/2016/9/20/12946996/pokemon-sun-and-moon-version-exclusives-z-moves-pokemon-refresh-trailer Nioh’s release date announced at TGS last week: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-exclusive-nioh-gets-worldwide-release-date/1100-6443515/ Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show we discuss the merits of video games teaming up with NASCAR, Steam user reviews, shakeups at Blizzard, and our current Anime leanings. Oh and did you know there's a Destiny expansion releasing next week and that we like that game? PS4 firmware 4.00 is here: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/09/12/ps4-system-software-update-4-00-out-tomorrow/ Pokemon Sun/Moon 3DS: http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/new-nintendo-3ds-xl-solgaleo-lunala-black-edition FFXV PS4: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/09/13/japan-gets-final-fantasy-xv-limited-edition-ps4.aspx Steam altering the way user reviews work: http://store.steampowered.com/news/24155/ The Last Guardian gets delayed again, still has date: https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2016/09/12/an-update-on-the-last-guardian/ Kojima talked a little bit about Death Stranding at TGS: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-09-13-death-stranding-has-open-world-elements Chris Metzen is leaving Blizzard: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-09-13-blizzard-story-overlord-chris-metzen-retires-aged-42 New Dishonored 2 trailer looks great: http://www.pcgamer.com/dishonored-2-trailer-features-story-stabbing-the-outsider/ Former WoW lead designer is starting his own studio: http://www.pcgamer.com/world-of-warcraft-lead-designer-announces-bonfire-studios/ Destiny private matches are here and super fun: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-private-matches-now-available-ahead-of-ris/1100-6443549/ Rise of Iron trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39jvouEt44s Bungie offered a peak at ornaments and they look sick: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-rise-of-irons-weapon-ornament-customizatio/1100-6443452/ Horizon got another beautiful trailer for TGS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox08P7nja20 Bethesda kills PS4 mod support: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/09/09/bethesda-puts-brakes-on-ps4-mod-support.aspx PS4 games with Pro versions will indicate that feature on packaging: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/09/10/playstation-4-pro-compatible-games-will-include-a-handy-sticker.aspx Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show we discuss the finer points of Mayan curses and snakes riding in various modes of public transportation, there was also some PlayStation meeting that people seem to be talking about, oh and Pokemon is getting real weird. CoD beta begins October 14th: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/09/02/call-of-duty-xp-global-briefing-announcement-roundup/ There is at least some VR content (we were right): http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-vr-game-jackal-assault-free-on-ps4/1100-6443285/ Even Pokemon is going to have pre-order bonuses: http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/pokemon-sun-and-pokemon-moon-early-purchase-munchlax-offer The Walking Dead Season 3 will be here in November: http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/2/12778680/telltale-games-the-walking-dead-new-frontier-release-date Overwatch getting a free weekend on consoles: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-09-02-overwatch-will-be-free-to-play-next-weekend-on-console Season 2 of competitive and Eichenwalde are here: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-09-02-overwatch-competitive-season-2-and-eichenwalde-are-live-on-pc Ark is turning into another early access cautionary tale: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-09-05-ark-fans-burned-by-scorched-earth-the-early-access-games-completely-finished-expansion Big Destiny patch hitting on the 8th with extensive downtime: https://www.bungie.net/en/News/Article/45135/7_This-Week-At-Bungie---09012016 Pokemon Sun/Moon trailer tells us some interesting things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFbMGKvN6ts&feature=youtu.be Urien character trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNi-7pu7-x4 Mario Runner coming to the app store: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/09/07/super-mario-run-announced-for-ios.aspx PS4 Pro: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/09/07/playstation-meeting-2016-introducing-ps4-pro-and-the-slimmer-lighter-ps4/ All PS4’s getting HDR support via firmware update: https://www.vg247.com/2016/09/07/all-ps4-systems-will-gain-hdr-support-via-firmware-update/ Mass Effect Andromeda 4K Tech video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1hBNALUk4w Japanese news conglomerates partnering up with SRKX to bring EVO Japan: http://shoryuken.com/2016/09/06/evo-japan-llc-now-a-registered-legal-entity-in-japan-has-huge-media-conglomerate-backing/ Clip from Idle Thumbs: https://youtu.be/2ve7h6V8t5w?t=1h3m42s Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show we discuss music trips to foreign lands, the future of Destiny, Battlefield 1, Final Fantasy XV news, and the current goings on in Elite: Dangerous. Witcher 3 patch and GOTY edition are here: http://en.cdprojektred.com/news/patch-1-30-changelog/ CDPR worth more than $1 billion after Q2 2016 results:https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/investors/result-center/ Persona 5 will have an online help system: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/persona-5-lets-you-get-help-from-other-players-onl/1100-6443154/ Hacknet is getting an expansion: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/acclaimed-pc-hacking-game-gets-expansion/1100-6443125/ MGSV getting a definitive edition: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/metal-gear-solid-5-the-definitive-experience-offic/1100-6443128/ Things are heating up in Elite with Alien’s potentially on humanity’s doorstep: http://www.pcgamer.com/elite-dangerous-pilots-discover-a-strange-alien-crash-site/ Up close video footage of the ship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxINevwnAMY New Intel processors have arrived: http://www.pcgamer.com/intel-unveils-14nm-kaby-lake-processors-but-youll-have-to-wait-for-desktop-chips/ PS Plus free games for September: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/08/31/playstation-plus-free-games-for-september-2016/ EVE Online set it to introduce a free to play option: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-31-after-13-years-eve-online-will-become-free-to-play FF15: First half to be open world, second half linear: http://www.siliconera.com/2016/08/26/final-fantasy-xv-open-world-first-half-second-half-linear/ EA getting slammed with server problems (can confirm): http://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-1-beta-other-ea-games-suffering-server/1100-6443192/ Techland requests to remove info from Steam Spy, Steam Spy restores all previous games: https://twitter.com/Steam_Spy/status/768793818296639489?lang=en Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show we talk about PlayStation's latest moves, Titanfall 2, Overcooked, Lewes's thoughts on No Man's Sky, and whether or not street sweeping is a secret ploy to make people move their cars. PS Now is coming to PC: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/08/23/playstation-now-coming-to-pc-dualshock-4-usb-wireless-adaptor-unveiled/ PS Plus gets more expensive this fall: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-plus-subscription-price-increasing/1100-6442878/ Eurogamer does some serious legwork, confirms PS4 slim: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-22-ps4-slim-leaks-online-first-pictures Dark Souls III DLC comes October 25: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-23-dark-souls-3-dlc-expansion-dated-for-october ZeniMax now accusing John Carmack of theft: http://www.pcgamer.com/zenimax-accuses-john-carmack-of-theft-in-amended-oculus-rift-lawsuit-filing/ The Pokemon Go fad is dying off: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-go-loses-more-than-15-million-daily-users-/1100-6442938/ The Witness coming to Xbox One next month: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-receiving-acclaimed-puzzle-game-the-witne/1100-6442931/ Battlefield Premium Pass is still a thing for 1: https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/buy/battlefield-1/pc-download/addon/battlefield-1-premium-pass Looks like that tech test was useful feedback for Respawn: http://www.titanfall.com/en_us/news/tech-test-and-feedback/ Halo 5 Forge coming to PC Sept. 8: http://news.xbox.com/2016/08/24/halo-5-forge-comes-pc-september-8-anvils-legacy-content-release-revealed/ We have the Games With Gold lineup for September: https://majornelson.com/2016/08/24/xbox-live-games-with-gold-for-september-2016/ Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show we've got exciting Destiny news to talk about, the crazy announcement that Konami will in fact make another Metal Gear game, and some Overwatch and No Man's Sky talk (both brief). PS4 firmware update looks quite feature rich: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/08/15/ps4-system-software-4-00-will-feature-folders-ui-refresh-more/ PlayStation Rise of Iron exclusive stuff (looks like no weapons!): http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/08/15/destiny-the-collection-announced-rise-of-iron-ps-exclusives-detailed/ Rise of Iron gets a new Vidoc that reveals a few more details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu_CSHegu5s Microsoft acquires livestreaming service Beam: https://majornelson.com/2016/08/11/microsoft-acquires-interactive-livestreaming-service-beam/ Final Fantasy XV release delayed 2 months: http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/15/12480170/final-fantasy-xv-release-date-delay High bandwidth support is here on Overwatch PC: http://www.pcgamer.com/high-bandwidth-support-is-being-rolled-out-to-overwatch-at-this-very-moment/ No Man’s Sky is a mess on PC, experimental patch went live Sunday to address issues: http://www.pcgamer.com/no-mans-sky-experimental-patch-addresses-performance-issues-fixes-alt-tab-bug/ The first completely new character was announced for Dota 2 this weekend at TI: http://www.pcgamer.com/valve-announce-monkey-king-the-first-dota-2-hero-that-isnt-a-port-from-dota/ TI was amazing: http://wiki.teamliquid.net/dota2/The_International/2016 Battlefield 1 open beta hits on 8/31: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-1-open-beta-begins-very-soon-impressiv/1100-6442633/ New Metal Gear game gets announced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3hjRKGrC40 http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/08/17/metal-gear-meets-zombie-apocalypse-in-metal-gear-survive.aspx Overwatch Competitive Season 2 changes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqh8tnHhIjg New map revealed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3xFKckFCGM Blog Post by Rami Isamil: http://ramiismail.com/2016/08/patch-the-process/ Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show we record during one of the craziest Dota games of TI6, Justin & Nick talk a little bit about Overcooked, Lewes gives an early report on No Man's Sky, and we run through the shallow pool of news for the week. Playstation event and Neo announcement coming in September: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-10-playstation-4k-reveal-date-set-for-7th-september Gwent beta pushed to October: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-10-gwent-closed-beta-delayed-until-october Square Enix has serious long-term plans for Hitman: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/08/08/more-hitman-in-square-enixs-sights.aspx Persona 5 will launch in the US and Europe simultaneously: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/persona-5-launching-in-europe-same-day-as-us/1100-6442463/ Possible Destiny 2 concept art leak: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/08/10/artist-leaks-alleged-destiny-2-concept-boards.aspx No Man’s Sky players working on meeting, it appears server issues are impeding their progress: http://www.pcgamer.com/no-mans-sky-multiplayer/ Quantum Break is coming to Steam soon: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-10-quantum-break-launches-on-steam-next-month Pokemon Go topples Candy Crush’s record with 200 million revenue: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/172909/20160808/pok%C3%A9mon-go-beats-candy-crush-ends-historic-month-with-record-200-million-in-revenue.htm Valve cracking down with account bans: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1327-WUJX-5722 Valve opening tracking tech to other companies without a license needed: https://partner.steamgames.com/vrtracking/ TI already AMAZINGLY GOOD Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show Avery gives us the latest MMQB rundown on Jay Cutler, Justin had a chance to play with the Vive, Nick has officially traded Hearthstone for Pokemon, and Lewes played some games off the backlog. All that plus Destiny, Pokemon, and No Man's Sky news. PS Plus August Lineup: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/07/27/playstation-plus-free-games-for-august-2016/ GWG August Lineup: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/games-with-gold?ocid=GWG_Email&cid=GWG_Email New Pokemon, new attacks, and variants of old Pokemon: http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/ http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/z-moves-and-variants-in-pokemon-sun-and-pokemon-moon Overwatch getting special Olympic themed loot boxes: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20216482 Dude buys NMS early, claims to have completed it in 20-30 hours: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-01-no-mans-sky-leaker-claims-to-have-reached-the-centre-of-the-galaxy-already No Man’s Sky has a big patch already: https://twitter.com/NoMansSky/status/760698230418071555 Destiny is getting it’s 4th GI cover with Rise of Iron: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/08/02/september-cover-revealed-destiny-rise-of-iron-77532.aspx http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-03-destinys-most-divisive-gun-returns-for-rise-of-iron Digital Foundry put the new Xbox One through it’s paces: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-xbox-one-s-has-a-gpu-overclock-and-we-have-benchmarked-it Gamescom cosplay weapons ban: http://www.polygon.com/2016/8/2/12353638/gamescom-2016-weapons-ban-increased-security Steam users reporting widespread issues with Telltale’s first Batman game: http://steamcommunity.com/app/498240 Deus Ex Mankind Divided has gone gold: https://twitter.com/DeusEx/status/759115197650964480 Hearthstone: One Night in Karazhan trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlHx7YNWYGY Smash 4 is now the most sold Smash game (when combining Wii U + 3DS): https://www.ticgn.com/smash-4-now-highest-selling-smash-bros/ Yooka-Laylee Toybox Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brXZSskQd0k TI IS HERE OMG Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show Lewes get's his, Nick went to Comic Con, Justin finished Odin Sphere, and Avery keeps rocking the Overwatch. We discuss Nintendo rumors and stocks, new graphics cards, and our impending doom at the hands of Iron Galaxy. We Happy Few out for Early Access and Xbox Preview today (7/26) http://www.gameinformer.com/games/we_happy_few/b/pc/archive/2016/07/26/we-happy-few-releases-today-in-early-access.aspx No Man’s Sky may be slightly delayed on PC: http://www.pcgamer.com/no-mans-sky-pc-release-date-may-have-been-pushed-back-very-slightly/ Sean Murray denies use of superformula: https://twitter.com/NoMansSky/status/756889227095318528 Game will not require PS Plus on PS4: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/07/25/no-mans-sky-will-not-require-playstation-plus.aspx Adam Boyes is the new CEO of Iron Galaxy: http://venturebeat.com/2016/07/26/former-sony-exec-adam-boyes-joins-indie-dev-iron-galaxy-as-ceo/ Pokemon Go bubble has burst for Nintendo shares: http://www.theverge.com/2016/7/25/12269466/nintendo-stock-plunge-pokemon-go The Pascal Titan X is here, it’s a monster: http://www.geforce.com/hardware/10series/titan-x-pascal Kojima Productions studio trailer: http://www.pcgamer.com/heres-kojima-productions-new-studio-trailer/ FF15 Kingsglaive gets a trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htnkOpknGok Nintendo NX rumors: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-26-nx-is-a-portable-console-with-detachable-controllers WIll be using Tegra chip: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-nintendo-nx-mobile-games-machine-powered-by-nvidia-tegra Project Sonic 2017 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCh9--2xcKk Sonic Mania trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZacqqJuw4Y The Know video that Avery mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHLc1igpOrA Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show we discuss the recent goings on with CS:GO skin gambling, which animes Avery is currently engrossed with, and Justin's experience at EVO 2016. No Man’s Sky may have more legal trouble brewing: http://www.pcgamer.com/company-claims-no-mans-sky-uses-its-patented-equation-without-permission/ Nintendo’s value has surged in the wake of Pokemon Go success: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-now-worth-more-than-sony-following-pokemo/1100-6441985/ New support character for Overwatch is here: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/heroes/ana/ Changes to Zenyatta, D.Va, & competitive are here as well: http://www.pcgamer.com/overwatch-competitive-mode-will-soon-have-a-one-hero-per-team-limit/ Overwatch has a nasty bug on PS4: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/overwatch-ps4-players-have-lost-levels-and-skins-b/1100-6441927/ Persona 5 intro cinematic is here: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-persona-5s-super-stylish-intro-video/1100-6441970/ Nintendo releasing a new NES w/ 30 games on 11/11: https://twitter.com/nintendoamerica/status/753559995849990144 Life is Strange Ep. 1 is now free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W29uOjrz318 XBox One S comes Aug. 2: https://majornelson.com/2016/07/18/xbox-one-s-arrives-august-2/?linkId=26664526 Rick and Morty VR announced: http://owlchemylabs.com/rick-and-morty-simulator-virtual-rick-ality-announced/ Rocket League’s cross-platform design is finished, needs to be approved by Sony to launch: http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/07/20/rocket-league-ps4-xbox-one-cross-network-play-now-ready-for-release-only-needs-sonys-approval Capcom is bring Dead Rising to PS4/X1/PC, Dead Rising 2 to PS4/X1: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-18-looks-like-the-original-dead-rising-is-headed-to-ps4 Koei Tecmo Berserk game coming in the Fall for the west: http://gematsu.com/2016/07/koei-tecmo-berserk-launches-fall-west CS:GO skin gambling sites recieve C&D from Valve: http://www.pcgamer.com/valve-issues-cease-and-desist-orders-to-more-than-20-csgo-gambling-sites/ Twitch cracking down on sexy games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1Y4qbI93iA&feature=youtu.be Telltale Batman game trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za8G70bbKRY Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show we wonder why catching Pokemon in real life can be fraught with so many server issues, opinions on Overwatch competitive mode, some minor Destiny news, a graphics card announcement, and the insane CS:GO drama that has swirled up to the BBC and beyond. Ibuki glitch discovered with EVO right around the corner: http://shoryuken.com/2016/07/04/apparent-glitch-gives-ibuki-invincibility-after-missed-air-throw/ EVO registration numbers: http://shoryuken.com/2016/07/01/the-numbers-are-in-check-out-the-final-registration-counts-for-evo-2016/ Overwatch Competitive bugs will be patched: http://www.pcgamer.com/overwatchs-competitive-mode-will-be-patched-up-soon-blizzard-assures/ Bioshock collection confirmed: http://www.pcgamer.com/remastered-bioshock-collection-actually-announced/ AMD RX 480 power draw issues: http://www.anandtech.com/show/10465/amd-releases-statement-on-radeon-rx-480-power-consumption GTX 1060 announced: Performance of GTX 980 at twice the efficiency. Price - $249: http://www.geforce.com/hardware/10series/geforce-gtx-1060 TF2 receives a new update with matchmaking: http://www.teamfortress.com/meetyourmatch/ CS:GO skin gambling has boiled to a head: http://www.pcgamer.com/esports-lawyers-dissect-csgo-gambling-in-reddit-ama/ Red Dead Redemption coming to Xbox One backwards compatibility: http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/52635/red-dead-redemption-on-xbox-one-backward-compatibility?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=newswire&utm_campaign=reddead-07052016 Evolve is going completely free to play: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/07/06/evolve-goes-free-to-play-on-pc-today-with-significant-gameplay-changes.aspx According to Steam Spy, this year’s summer sale was way more successful (236m vs 160m): https://twitter.com/Steam_Spy/status/750650356724539392 No Man’s Sky is finally done: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/07/07/hello-games-has-officially-completed-no-man-39-s-sky.aspx Notes: SGDQ, Inside is out, etc. Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show Lewes & Nick are holding down the fort and they discuss the new Star Ocean and The Witcher's Blood and Wine DLC. We then talk about what to do during the slow summer months, some news, and other ramblings. Enjoy! July PS Plus games: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/06/29/playstation-plus-free-games-for-july-2016/ July Games with Gold: https://majornelson.com/2016/06/28/xbox-live-games-with-gold-for-july-2016/ Ford dealer stole Firewatch artwork: http://www.pcgamer.com/ford-dealership-pinches-firewatch-artwork/ Overwatch competitive is out on PC already, consoles next week: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/06/28/overwatch-competitive-mode-arrives-today-on-pc-consoles-next-week.aspx Torbjorn getting a big damage nerf on consoles: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/06/26/overwatch-39-s-torbjorn-will-be-nerfed-to-better-balance-multiplayer.aspx Starting in August Bungie is leaving the old consoles behind: https://www.bungie.net/en/Help/Troubleshoot?oid=44802 Microsoft is closing Xbox Fitness: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/06/27/microsoft-is-ending-xbox-fitness-with-wind-down-starting-today.aspx Balrog will debut with Story Mode & Ibuki: http://www.capcom-unity.com/haunts/blog/2016/06/27/sfv-balrog-to-be-included-with-ibuki-and-the-cinematic-story-mode-update Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

It's been real hot around these parts, so we try to beat the heat on this week's show. We talk Overwatch, VR exclusivity, and fancy controllers. Playstation Vue continues to expand: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/06/21/playstation-vue-expands-to-roku-today-launching-on-android-next-week/ New PS4 controller?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xgbKiiFi4s This girl is insane: http://www.pcgamer.com/teenage-overwatch-player-accused-of-cheating-proves-shes-just-that-good-with-zarya/ No Man’s Sky was in a legal tussle over it’s name: http://www.pcgamer.com/no-mans-sky-keeps-name-after-secret-lengthy-legal-battle/ Mighty No. 9 launch was a complete mess: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/06/21/mighty-no-9-backers-struggling-with-broken-codes-and-three-years-of-disappointment.aspx Overwatch had overtaken Lol in PC bangs: https://twitter.com/ggDoA/status/743325191304949760 Blizzard talks about the competitive mode coming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAOaXSVZVTM TLDW: https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/4ol8ii/developer_update_lets_talk_competitive_play/d4djhbv Hotline Miami 2 level editor now live: http://steamcommunity.com/games/274170/announcements/detail/890966394055700858 Tencent purchases Clash of Clans developer Supercell for $10 billion: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/06/are-mobile-games-like-clash-of-clans-the-future-of-gaming/ Kojima talks a bit about why he went with Sony: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1234781 TF2 player base numbers largely unaffected by Overwatch: http://steamcharts.com/app/440#1m Valve offers VR devs funding to avoid platform exclusivity: https://www.vg247.com/2016/06/17/valve-offers-vr-developers-funding-to-avoid-platform-exclusive-deals/ Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

A tighter, more focused, E3 podcast experience from the And Now Just Listen crew. We talk about the highs and lows that caught our attention from the press conferences and other news that has trickled out from the show. http://eapetrol.events.thuzi.com/photos/575f5f508900ea3d9c75358f Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show, Lewes had a million family emergencies so Justin and Nick took over. Big ups to them and sorry the show is late, but it's here. We'll see you after E3 next week! Horizon gets a date, surprise it’s next year: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/06/06/horizon-zero-dawn-new-trailer-new-release-date/ FFXII getting remade for PS4, also coming in 2017: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/06/06/final-fantasy-xii-the-zodiac-age-launches-on-ps4-in-2017/ Yooka-Laylee coming Q1 2017: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/06/06/yooka-laylee-soars-to-ps4-in-q1-2017/ Persona 5 comes west on Valentine’s Day 2017: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/06/07/persona-5-breaks-hearts-in-move-to-valentines-day-2017.aspx Facebook login and streaming coming to Blizzard games: http://www.pcgamer.com/facebook-integration-is-coming-to-overwatch-wow-and-other-blizzard-games/ Paradox asked sales info to be removed from Steam Spy: http://www.pcgamer.com/paradox-data-removed-from-steamspy-by-request/ Jay Wilson is leaving Blizzard and the gaming industry at the week’s end: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/06/06/former-diablo-iii-director-jay-wilson-leaves-blizzard.aspx Battlefront fan project seems legally questionable, experts agree with this sentiment: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/06/06/legal-expert-warns-of-trouble-for-unlicensed-star-wars-battlefront-successor.aspx Bungie reveal stream scheduled for June 9: https://www.bungie.net/en/News/Article/44789/7_This-Week-At-Bungie---06022016 Also, expansion details have leaked: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-expansion-details-leak-again-will-have-new/1100-6440590/ Console cross-play on Blizzard’s radar for Overwatch: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/overwatch-ps4-xbox-one-cross-play-blizzard-says-it/1100-6440488/ Neverwinter (D&D MMO) coming to PS4, no PS Plus required: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/dandd-mmo-neverwinter-coming-to-ps4-no-ps-plus-req/1100-6440427/ Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPoQw2J177c&feature=youtu.be Watch Dogs 2 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQS6stUX1Cs Batman Telltale Series in Summer, TWD Season 3 in Fall: https://twitter.com/jobjstauffer/status/739552648915886080 Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show we take a deep look at hot dogs and how to pronounce words with multiple accepted possibilities. Then we talk about video games for awhile including Overwatch, GPUs, and the mess that SFV has become. PS Plus for June: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/05/31/playstation-plus-free-games-for-june-2016/ GWG for June: https://majornelson.com/2016/05/24/xbox-live-games-with-gold-for-june-2016/ Ibuki trailer, planned release with story mode at end of June: http://www.capcom-unity.com/harrisony/blog/2016/05/30/ibuki-infiltrates-street-fighter-v-roster Withcer 3 1.2 patch & Blood and Wine expansion hit: http://www.pcgamer.com/the-witcher-3-patch-12-brings-improvements-for-all/ Blizzard looking to improve Overwatch “Play of the Game” feature: http://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-hopes-to-improve-overwatch-play-of-the-game-highlights/ Other exciting news about the future of highlights: http://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-to-improve-overwatch-highlights-with-save-and-export-functions/ NMS officially launching in August (we’ll see): http://www.pcgamer.com/no-mans-sky-officially-delayed-until-august/ GTX 1070 looks like it’s going to be a performance per dollar beast: http://www.pcgamer.com/geforce-gtx-1070-performance-preview/ AMD shows off RX480, affordable VR option: http://www.anandtech.com/show/10389/amd-teases-radeon-rx-480-launching-june-29th-for-199 CD Projekt my show something at E3, it’s NOT Cyberpunk: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-not-coming-to-e3-but-another-game-f/1100-6440203/ Pretty good live action trailer for the new Deus Ex game: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/deus-ex-mechanical-apartheid-video-sets-stage-for-/1100-6440202/ Connect Steam games to GOG using GOG Connect: https://www.gog.com/news/introducing_gog_connect Xbox One price cut to $300: http://www.xbox.com/en-us Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

This week on the show we talk about early impressions of Overwatch and an otherwise slow period in games that we've been playing. Luckily there's a fair bit of interesting news to discuss in the meantime. No Man’s Sky delayed?: http://kotaku.com/sources-no-mans-sky-delayed-1778797365 Netflix gets Disney: https://media.netflix.com/en/company-blog/get-ready-for-summer-on-netflix-us Overwatch competitive play to return in June: http://www.pcgamer.com/overwatchs-competitive-mode-will-hopefully-be-back-by-the-end-of-june/ The Talos Principle is probably getting a sequel: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/05/20/report-the-talos-principle-sequel-has-been-confirmed.aspx Witcher 3 Blood and Wine Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP-ZsLYGJfQ Great interview with Neil Druckmann about Uncharted 4: http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/uncharted-4-director-neil-druckmann-on-nathan-drake-sexism-in-games-20160524 Gearbox reduces price of Battleborn to $40 after Overwatch release: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/retailers-discount-battleborn-as-overwatch-prepare/1100-6440074/ New Kojima studios limited to 100 people: http://www.gamereactor.eu/news/415993/Hideo+Kojimas+new+studio+will+be+capped+at+100+staff/ Halo 5 Forge to be available on PC: https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/forging-ahead-the-forge-experience-comes-to-windows-10 New beefy XBONE in the works: http://kotaku.com/sources-smaller-xbox-one-coming-this-year-more-powerf-1778634446 Oculus DRM: http://www.pcgamer.com/oculus-rift-app-update-kills-multiplatform-revive-hack/ Follow us iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-just-listen-podcast/id961720617 Spreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/anjl Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/and-now-just-listen?refid=stpr

What we hope will become a recurring feature, our first chat by the fire in which Justin and Lewes discuss Uncharted 4. Be forewarned there are tons of spoilers in this pod, so if you haven't finished the game yet, walk away and come back when you're done.