The PowerSwitch

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Early third-party E3 2019 predictions, Microsoft and Sony to join forces on streaming tech, Ubisoft’s roller-coaster week of delays and teases, Nintendo releases a Super Mario Maker 2 Direct, Call of Duty’s 2020 game may be Black Ops 5, the NCAA may open the door for video game likenesses, and playing Rakuen VIDEO VERSION COMING SOON SEGMENTS (2:22) – Headline Roundup Microsoft and Sony to join forces on streaming tech Ubisoft’s roller-coaster week Super Mario Maker 2 Direct Call of Duty 2020 may be Black Ops 5 NCAA looking into player likeness in games GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTSMoss: Twilight Garden DLC (May 21 – Quest, June 2019 – PS4, PC) Samurai Shodown (June 25 – PS4, Xbox One) World of Warcraft Classic (August 26 – PC) The Walking Dead: Onslaught (Fall 2019 – PC) Minecraft Earth (TBD – iOS, Android) (16:51) – Main Topic: Early Third-Party E3 2019 PredictionsLocks Chances Bold Picks (27:50) – Out This Week Team Sonic Racing (May 21 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch PC) Dauntless (May 21 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Everybody’s Golf VR (May 21 – PS4) Firewall: Zero Hour – Operation Nightfall DLC (May 21 – PS4) Observation (May 21 – PS4, PC) American Fugitive (May 21 – PS4 & PC, May 23 – Switch, May 24 – Xbox One) Resident Evil, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 0 (May 21 – Switch) Assassin’s Creed III Remastered (May 21 – Switch) (29:14) – Outro Persona 5 Royal – Colors Flying High DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post Early Third-Party E3 2019 Predictions | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Early Microsoft E3 2019 predictions, Final Fantasy VII Remake highlights a new State of Play, a U.S. senator introduces a lootbox ban bill, EA Access arrives on PS4 in July, the E3 2019 press conference schedule appears to be set, and playing Monster Prom VIDEO VERSION COMING SOON SEGMENTS (2:55) – Headline Roundup FFVII Remake highlights State of Play U.S. Senator introduces lootbox ban bill EA Access coming to PS4 The E3 2019 schedule appears to be set GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTSDevil May Cry (Summer 2019 – Switch) Ghost Recon: Breakpoint (October 4 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III (Fall 2019 – PS4) John Wick Hex (TBD – PC) Monster Prom 2 (October 2020 – PC) (15:02) – Main Topic: Early Microsoft E3 2019 PredictionsLocks Chances Bold Picks (24:32) – Out This Week RAGE 2 (May 14 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) A Plague Tale: Innocence (May 14 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Sniper Elite V2 Remastered (May 14 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Darkwood (May 14 – PS4, May 16 – Switch, May 17 – Xbox One) Castlevania Anniversary Collection (May 16 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Bubsy: Paws on Fire (May 16 – PS4, PC, Switch DELAY to Summer 2019) (26:00) – Outro Super Bunnyhop – Metal Gear Solid 2: Critical Close-up DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post Early Microsoft E3 2019 Predictions | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Early Nintendo E3 2019 predictions, Epic buys Rocket League developer Psyonix, the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer draws criticism, PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for May 2019, a new Earthworm Jim game announced as an Intellivision Amico exclusive, a new Tom Clancy game may be revealed this week, and playing Resident Evil 2 VIDEO VERSION COMING SOON SEGMENTS (3:08) – Headline Roundup Epic buys Rocket League developer Psyonix Sonic the Hedgehog movie changes coming after trailer criticism PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for May 2019 New Earthworm Jim game announced as Intellivision Amico exclusive Announcement expected for Tom Clancy game on May 9 GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTSDarkwood (May 14 – PS4, May 16 – Switch, May 17 – Xbox One) Oculus Quest (May 21 – $399 for 64GB) Oculus Rift S (May 21 – $399) Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (June 18 – PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch on June 25) Valve Index (June 28 – $499, $749, $999) (14:07) – Main Topic: Early Nintendo E3 2019 PredictionsLocks Chances Bold Picks (28:45) – Out This Week Xbox One S All Digital Edition (May 7 – $249) Puyo Puyo Champions (May 7 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Shakedown: Hawaii (May 7 – PS4, PC, Switch, Vita) Life Is Strange 2: Episode 3 (May 9 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Yakuza Kiwami 2 (May 9 – PC) Saints Row: The Third – The Full Package (May 10 – Switch) (29:56) – Outro Metal Gear Solid 2: The Making of a Hollywood Game DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post Early Nintendo E3 2019 Predictions | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: The long-awaited Persona concert event shows a new trailer for Persona 5 Royal, Persona 5 Scramble is officially revealed, Nintendo and Sony detail their financial results, Square-Enix will return to present a digital event at E3 2019, the next Call of Duty may be Modern Warfare 4, and playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: The Fate of Atlantis – Episode 1 VIDEO VERSION COMING SOON SEGMENTS (2:21) – Headline Roundup Nintendo and Sony financial meetings Square-Enix will present again at E3 Modern Warfare 4 is likely the next Call of Duty GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTSPuyo Puyo Champions (May 7 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Super Mario Maker 2 (June 28 – Switch) Madden NFL 20 (August 2 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) (13:03) – Main Topic: Persona 5’s Royal ScramblePersona Super Live concert event Persona 5 Royal Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers Is the Persona 5 Switch dream dead? (24:07) – Out This Week Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (April 30 – Xbox One, Switch) Just Cause 4: Dare Devils of Destruction DLC (April 30 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action (May 2 – PS4, Switch) Duck Game (May 2 – Switch) (25:14) – Outro ScreenCrush – Every Avengers: Endgame Easter Egg DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post Persona 5’s Royal Scramble | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Sony drops an early tech exclusive about PlayStation 5, Inside Xbox confirms recent Microsoft reports, a Switch Pro model may be pushed back as a next-gen concept, Reggie Fils-Aimé teases a Retro Studios character in his Twitter debut, Gamescom will feature a Geoff Keighley opening night show, Assassin’s Creed Unity is free for a limited time for Notre-Dame de Paris awareness, and playing Resident Evil 2 VIDEO VERSION COMING SOON SEGMENTS (3:38) – Headline Roundup Inside Xbox confirms recent Microsoft reports Switch Pro model may be pushed back @Reggie joins Twitter, teases Retro Studios character Gamescom will have opening night show with Geoff Keighley Assassin’s Creed Unity free for a limited time to support Notre-Dame de Paris GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTSSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate: Challenger Pack 1 (OUT NOW – Switch) Forza Street (OUT NOW – PC) Saints Row: The Third – The Full Package (May 10 – Switch) Castlevania Anniversary Collection (May 16 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series (September 2019 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Capcom Home Arcade (October 25 – $249.99) XIII (November 13 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) River City Girls (TBA – TBA) (18:23) – Main Topic: PlayStation 5 and the Tech TeaseKey details What’s missing Rumors from December 2018 Xbox insiders say next Xbox is more powerful (34:25) – Caller: Psy (England)PlayStation 5’s potential appeal to an Xbox player Switch has become primary console of choice What if Dragon Quest is the next Smash Bros. DLC franchise? Whatever happened to Jane Ponytail? PLUG: First Aid Spray (Resident Evil podcast) (44:34) – Out This Week Jupiter & Mars (April 23 – PS4) Mortal Kombat 11 (April 23 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (April 23 – Switch) Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: The Fate of Atlantis DLC – Episode 1 (April 23 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech (April 25 – Switch) Yuppie Psycho (April 25 – PC) Picross S3 (April 25 – Switch) Days Gone (April 26 – PS4) BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! (April 26 – Switch) (47:15) – Outro ZeRo – Joker Gameplay Trailer Reaction DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post PlayStation 5 and the Tech Tease | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is officially revealed, name changes are finally available on PSN, the packaging may be leaked for the All-Digital Edition of Xbox One S, and a tweet about game difficulty shaming gets the meme treatment VIDEO VERSION COMING SOON SEGMENTS (2:25) – Headline Roundup PSN name changes available Xbox One S All-Digital Edition leaked for Europe Game difficulty shaming gets memed GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTSTwitch Sings (OUT NOW – PC) Yakuza Kiwami 2 (May 9 – PC) Octopath Traveler (June 7 – PC) God Eater 3 (July 12 – Switch) (11:19) – Main Topic: A Celebration of Star WarsEpisode IX: The Rise of Skywalker The Mandalorian Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (20:35) – Out This Week Dreams Early Access (April 16 – PS4) Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster (April 16 – Xbox One, Switch) Anno 1800 (April 16 – PC) My Time at Portia (April 16 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Cuphead (April 18 – Switch) Katana Zero (April 18 – Switch, PC) (22:56) – Outro Casually Explained – Is She Into You? DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post A Celebration of Star Wars | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Speculating about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC characters, Microsoft may unveil an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, a devastating report about Anthem’s disastrous development, the next Assassin’s Creed may focus on Vikings, a Persona website teases P5S, Best Buy retailer placeholders create curious rumors, and playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Legacy of the First Blade VIDEO VERSION COMING SOON SEGMENTS (2:46) – Headline Roundup Microsoft may implement $15/month Game Pass + Gold deal Anthem’s disastrous development reported The next Assassin’s Creed game may involve Vikings Persona website teases P5S Best Buy retail placeholders cause speculation GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTSSuper Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Labo VR Updates (April 25 – Switch) Borderlands 3 (September 13 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) (15:16) – Main Topic: Predicting Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCJoker (Persona 5) Erdrick (Dragon Quest) Microsoft: Steve vs. Banjo Top 5 for the remaining two slots Other characters from “leaks” Remaining dream picks (31:57) – Out This Week Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (April 9 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch PC) Falcon Age (April 9 – PS4) Dangerous Driving (April 9 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Zanki Zero: The Last Beginning (April 9 – PS4, PC) Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (April 11 – Switch) Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain (April 11 – PS4) Nintendo Labo: Toy-Con 04 – VR Kit (April 12 – Switch) (33:49) – Outro SNL – New Video Game DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post Predicting Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Nintendo could be planning to release two Switches this summer, PlayStation’s first “State of Play” highlights PSVR games, Apple Arcade targets an indie subscription, Sega details the Genesis Mini release plans, PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for April 2019, Ubisoft is back in the usual E3 conference time slot, Gearbox finally reveals Borderlands 3, and playing the conclusion of The Walking Dead: The Final Season VIDEO VERSION COMING SOON SEGMENTS (2:48) – Headline Roundup PlayStation’s first State of Play features VR games Apple Arcade applies subscription to support indies Sega Genesis Mini details confirmed Valve Index VR headset coming in May PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold games for April 2019 Ubisoft maintains E3 2019 Monday conference Borderlands 3 revealed GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTSDreams: Early Access (April 16 – PS4) Dance Central (Spring 2019 – Rift, Quest) Wolfenstein: Youngblood (July 26 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot (July 26 – PS4, PC) Telling Lies (2019 – PC) Stormland (2019 – Rift) Shantae 5 (Late 2019 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, iOS) Cyber Shadow (TBA – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Divinity: Fallen Heroes (TBA – TBA) Lord of the Rings: Gollum (2021 – PC) (19:36) – Main Topic: A Tale of Two SwitchesIs it necessary? Cheaper “Lite” model Upgraded “Pro” model Could it be an E3 reveal? (28:45) – Caller: Jesse (Texas)Perfect time to focus on Switch as a handheld only Could the shape change? No more Joy-Cons? Performance bumps matter for those that care (35:36) – Out This Week Darksiders Warmastered Edition (April 2 – Switch) We Happy Few: They Came from Below DLC (April 4 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission (April 5 – Switch, PC) Enter the Gungeon: A Farewell to Arms DLC (April 5 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) (36:29) – Outro Mock the Week – Too Hot for TV DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post A Tale of Two Switches | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Google reveals its Stadia streaming platform at GDC, a Nindies presentation shows Cuphead coming to Switch, PlayStation announces its own “State of Play” Direct, Epic Games Store recruits more exclusives, Bethesda confirms their E3 2019 plans, Hideo Kojima will discuss Death Stranding at Tribeca Film Festival, and Persona 5 The Royal teases a new character VIDEO VERSION COMING SOON SEGMENTS (1:34) – Headline Roundup Nindies Showcase highlights Cuphead for Switch and more PlayStation launches “State of Play” Direct on March 25 Sony to stop distributing digital game codes to retailers Epic Games Store expands exclusive games list Bethesda to host E3 conference Sunday June 9 Kojima and Reedus to talk Death Stranding at Tribeca Persona 5 The Royal revealed with female character GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTSApex Legends – Season 1 w/ Octane (NOW – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 LITE (NOW – PS4, Xbox One) Life Is Strange 2: Episode 3 (May 9), Episode 4 (August 22), Episode 5 (December 3 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Oculus Rift S (Spring 2019 – $399) Beat Saber (Spring 2019 – Oculus Quest) Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs (Late Spring 2019 – iOS) AI: The Somnium Files (July 25 – PS4, Switch) Control (August 27 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Castle Crashers Remastered (Summer 2019 – PS4, Switch) Call of Duty: Mobile (2019 – iOS, Android) Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (Q1 2020 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) (22:36) – Main Topic: Enter StadiaWhat is Stadia? Did Google address last week’s key points? Concerns going forward Should competitors be on notice? (41:41) – Out This Week Battlefield V: Firestorm (March 25 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Final Fantasy VII (March 26 – Xbox One, Switch) Final Fantasy XV – Episode Ardyn DLC (March 26 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) MLB The Show 19 (March 26 – PS4) The Walking Dead: The Final Season – Episode 4 (March 26 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Assassin’s Creed III Remastered (March 29 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Yoshi’s Crafted World (March 29 – Switch) Tropico 6 (March 29 – PC) (43:41) – Outro Whose Line Is It Anyway? – Scenes from a Hat DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post Enter Stadia | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Google is set to reveal game hardware at GDC this week, Halo: The Master Chief Collection will come to PC along with Reach, Xbox Live comes to mobile devices, Steam Link Anywhere enters beta, Gearbox teases Borderlands 3 and more for PAX East, market-driven rumors about Sony buying Take-Two, and beating Devil May Cry 5 VIDEO VERSION COMING SOON SEGMENTS (2:16) – Headline Roundup Halo: The Master Chief Collection comes to PC with Reach Xbox Live comes to iOS and Android Steam Link Anywhere enters beta Borderlands 3 and more suggested for PAX East Could Sony buy Take Two? GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTSThe Messenger (March 19 – PS4) Battlefield V: Firestorm (March 25 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Harry Potter: Wizards Unite (2019 – iOS, Android) Back 4 Blood (TBA – PS4, Xbox One, PC) No Man’s Sky BEYOND (TBA – PS4, Xbox One, PC) (12:55) – Main Topic: On the Precipice of Google at GDCKeynote: March 19 at 1 PM ET What to expect Critical points of interestKey Message Software Partners Pricing Controller Name Date (24:17) – Out This Week Turok (March 18 – Switch) Fate/Extella Link (March 19 – PS4, Switch, Vita, PC) Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom – The Tale of a Timeless Tome DLC (March 19 – PS4, PC) Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy! (March 20 – PS4, Switch) Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (March 22 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Unravel Two (March 22 – Switch) (25:49) – Outro Darksquidge – The Presentation Game #CONTENT DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post On the Precipice of Google at GDC | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Continuing rumors spell out the possible future of the Xbox brand, Nintendo uses Labo to tinker with VR, EA forgoes its 2019 E3 press conference, a Google controller patent inspires renders and console speculation, Anthem crashes PS4s while Apex Legends hits 50 million players in a month, Sonic’s rumored design highlights the week in game movies, and it’s a Captain Marvel vs. Devil May Cry 5 weekend SEGMENTS (2:11) – Headline Roundup Nintendo Labo VR Kit arrives April 12 No EA press conference at E3 2019 Google controller patent inspires renders Anthem crashes PS4s APEX Legends hits 50 million players in a month Game Movies: Sonic design, Oscar Isaac wants to play Snake Week in Embargos: DMC5 reviews, Sekiro and Days Gone previews GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTS Diablo (NOW – PC) Turok (March 18 – Switch) Judgment (June 25 – PS4) Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (Fall 2019 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Killer Queen Black (Q3 2019 – Xbox One) Emily Is Away <3 (TBA – TBA) (15:03) – Main Topic: The Rumored Future of Xbox Scarlett and GDC’s upcoming Xbox Live news Xbox Game Pass on Switch? E3 2019 plans and PC back-end merging All-Digital, no Game Pass on Switch, MCC on PC (23:28) – Caller: Jesse (Texas) What the Google box needs to succeed Would Google have an imperative to manage content better? Making better games on cheap VR units for mass market appeal (36:24) – Out This Week Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Free Edition (March 12 – PS4, PC) The Caligula Effect: Overdose (March 12 – PS4, Switch, PC) BombFall (March 12 – Switch) Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Special Episode DLC (March 14 – Switch) Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (March 15 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) One Piece World Seeker (March 15 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) (37:16) – Outro Girlfriend Reviews – Should Your Boyfriend Play The Last of Us? DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post The Rumored Future of Xbox | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Pokémon Sword & Shield are revealed as Generation 8 to the dismay of some fans, EVO 2019 announces its nine tournament fighting games, THQ Nordic finds itself in an AMA controversy, PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for March 2019, whispers about the Xbox and PC storefront back-ends merging, and speculation about Borderlands 3 appearing at PAX East SEGMENTS (2:14) – Headline Roundup EVO 2019 games announced THQ Nordic AMA controversy PS Plus and Xbox Live Games with Gold for March 2019 Are Xbox & PC storefront back-ends merging? Could Borderlands 3 come to PAX East? GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTS Overwatch – Baptiste (Testing NOW – PC) Dissidia Final Fantasy NT: Free to Play (March 12 – PS4, PC) Ace Attorney Trilogy (April 9 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil HD Remaster, Resident Evil 4 (March 21 – Switch) To the Moon (Summer 2019 – Switch) (15:19) – Main Topic: Pokémon Sword & Shield Isn’t Meant for You Pokémon Sword & Shield revealed as Generation 8 What is the purpose of mainline Pokémon games? Is the open-world and all-region dream possible? Further rumored Sword/Shield details (26:43) – Out This Week Left Alive (March 5 – PS4, PC) The Occupation (March 5 – PS4, PC) R.B.I. Baseball 19 (March 5 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch) Devil May Cry 5 (March 8 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn (March 8 – 3DS) (27:33) – Outro Super Smash Bros. Tribute – The Greatest Show Original Soundchat DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post Pokémon Sword & Shield Isn’t Meant for You | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Reggie Fils-Aimé announces his retirement as president of Nintendo of America, Google sets the date for a GDC keynote, Xbox Game Pass rumored to be coming to Switch, Xbox expected to discuss next-gen consoles at E3 2019, whispers for Switch about Scalebound, Pokémon Generation VIII, and female Joker in P5R, and the end of PlayStation Vita approaches SEGMENTS (2:08) – Headline Roundup Google GDC Keynote announced for March 19 at 1 PM ET Xbox Game Pass rumored to be coming to Switch Microsoft to talk next-gen consoles at E3 2019 Rumors of Scalebound being revitalized for Switch Pokémon Generation VIII announcement could be this week Joker in Smash: Mementos and Female PS Vita shipments from Japan stopping very soon GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTS Dreams Limited Creator Early Access (Spring – PS4) Shovel Knight: Showdown & King of Cards (DELAY – “a few months” – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Darkest Dungeon II (TBA – TBA) (22:32) – Main Topic: Reggie Fils-Aime retiring in April Reggie IS Nintendo of America History before Nintendo Top 5 most memorable moments (36:58) – Caller: Jesse (Texas) Remembering Reggie Fils-Aimé Favorite Reggie moments One more move for Reggie to go out on (46:56) – Out This Week Trials Rising (February 26 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) NieR: Automata – Game of the YoRHa Edition (February 26 – PS4, PC) Stellaris: Console Edition (February 26 – PS4, Xbox One) Tekken 7 – Negan & Julia DLC (February 28 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Deltarune: Chapter 1 (February 28 – PS4, Switch) Dead or Alive 6 (March 1 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove (March 1 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) Treasure Stack (March 1 – Xbox One, Switch, PC) (48:11) – Outro Viction – Best 50 TWITCH PERFECT TIMING MOMENTS All Time #50 DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post Reggie Fils-Aimé’s Retirement | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Nintendo directly sets up their 2019 plans with the first Direct of the year, Activision-Blizzard lays off 800 people after financial success, a new rumor suggests Switch may get VR support this year, Apex Legends hits 25 million players in a week, a PlayStation leadership shakeup at SIE, and a rating spotted for Five Nights at Freddy’s on PSVR SEGMENTS (2:23) – Headline Roundup Activision-Blizzard layoffs Switch VR rumor Apex Legends hits 25 million players in a week, passes 2 million concurrents Jim Ryan taking over for John Kodera as SIE President and CEO on April 1 Five Nights at Freddy’s VR: Help Wanted leaked by ESRB GAME & RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENTS Tekken 7 – Julia & Negan DLC (February 28 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Catherine: Full Body (September 3 – PS4) Hollow Knight: Silksong (TBA – PC, Switch – PS4 & Xbox One later) (13:12) – Main Topic: Nintendo Directly Sets Up 2019 Top 5 Direct Takeaways Nintendo’s current 2019 schedule Future slate of potential Switch announcements (31:10) – Caller: Jesse (Texas) Smash Bros. DLC’s role as news hits throughout the year Super Mario Maker 2 as a non-creator Needing Switch Online’s game library expansion (38:57) – Out This Week Steins;Gate Elite (February 19 – PS4, Switch) Yakuza Kiwami (February 19 – PC) Anthem (February 22 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) (39:25) – Outro Easy Allies – Top 10 Video Game Composers DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post Nintendo Directly Sets Up 2019 | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Game series that we miss after EA Sports NCAA Football has been off the market for five years, a Nintendo Direct rumor for July 22 includes Mother 3D, Overwatch lands a big broadcast TV deal, Nathan Fillion teases an Uncharted project, Monster Hunter World confirms its PC specs, and about to play Celeste SEGMENTS (2:28) – Headline Roundup Nintendo Direct rumor for July 22nd Overwatch lands ESPN broadcast deal Nathan Fillion teases Uncharted project Monster Hunter World PC specs (12:28) – Main Topic: I Miss EA Sports NCAA Football The game’s legal downfall My experiences NCAA 14 continues to be updated (17:15) – Now Playing Celeste (soon) (17:36) – Out This Week Sonic Mania Plus (July 17 – PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch) Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars (July 17 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) (19:01) – Outro The Completionist – Pokémon Pinball DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post I Miss EA Sports NCAA Football | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: The best games halfway through 2018, Game of the Year contenders left this year, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s role in year-end award shows, a greater partnership with Minecraft Nintendo 2DS XL, the creator of Zero Escape announces his new game, Twitch Prime gives away free games, a PlayStation store mid-year sale, and playing Far Cry 5 SEGMENTS (2:02) – Headline Roundup Minecraft 2DS XL announced Kotaro Uchikoshi announces AI: The Somnium Files Twitch Prime giving away free games PlayStation store mid-year sale (7:32) – Main Topic: The Best Games Halfway Through 2018 At this time last year The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Persona 5 Horizon Zero Dawn NieR: Automata Night in the Woods So far this year God of War Celeste Monster Hunter World Dragon Ball FighterZ Far Cry 5 Games still to come Red Dead Redemption II Marvel’s Spider-Man Fallout 76 Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Octopath Traveler (19:36) – Caller: Jesse (Texas) Favorite 2018 game so far What to do with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Nintendo’s recent delay track record The challenge of ports with Game of the Year Anticipated releases later this year (27:05) – Now Playing Far Cry 5 (28:54) – Out This Week Icons: Combat Arena (July 12 – PC Early Access) Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (July 13 – Switch, 3DS) Octopath Traveler (July 13 – Switch) (30:47) – Outro Mega64 – DBZ Cell Saga Live Action Behind the Scenes DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post The Best Games Halfway Through 2018 | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Reports of a Google game console in development, PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for July 2018, a new hamster hero joins Overwatch, PUBG Corp. drops its copyright lawsuit against Epic, the Halo TV series has been greenlit for Showtime, SGDQ 2018 raises a summer speedrun marathon record for charity, and beating Detroit: Become Human SEGMENTS (1:30) – Headline Roundup PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for July 2018 Hammond confirmed after being predicted for Overwatch PUBG Corp. drops copyright lawsuit against Epic Mario Tennis Aces DLC characters confirmed Halo TV series greenlit for 10 episodes on Showtime SGDQ 2018 raises $2.12 million for Doctors Without Borders (11:01) – Main Topic: The Google Game Console Prospect Key Message Article’s Counterpoints My Take (18:14) – Now Playing The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit Life Is Strange Detroit: Become Human (27:46) – Out This Week Red Faction Guerrilla Re-mars-stered (July 3 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Runbow (July 3 – PS4, Switch) Pocket Rumble (July 5 – Switch) (28:52) – Outro Ninja Sex Party – Danny Don’t You Know DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post The Google Game Console Prospect | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Logan Moore from DualShockers is our guest to talk about his E3 2018 hands-on experiences, the future of console cross-play after the current Sony mess with Fortnite, the World Health Organization considers “Gaming Disorder” as a mental health condition, YouTube’s new monetization strategies, Life Is Strange 2 is confirmed, revisiting Logan’s top five favorite games, and more impressions and predictions for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate SEGMENTS (1:05) – Logan Moore’s E3 2018 Experience Differences from going last year Spider-Man Cyberpunk 2077 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Control Resident Evil 2 REmake (16:21) – Headline Roundup World Health Organization considers “Gaming Disorder” a mental health condition YouTube announces new monetization initiatives Life Is Strange 2 announced for September 27 Pokémon GO gets friend code feature and trading Steam Summer Sale now active until July 5 (30:05) – Main Topic: The Future of Console Cross-Play Discovery of Epic accounts tied to PS4 Fortnite PS4 bundle leaked? Microsoft and Nintendo tout Minecraft cross-play What should Sony’s next move be? Should we expect cross-play in the next generation of consoles? (43:37) – Top 5: Logan’s Favorite Games List from Episode 33 Mass Effect 2 Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic BioShock The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Has the list changed at all? Any possible contenders in 2018? (50:23) – Out This Week The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit (June 25 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Donkey Kong Adventure (June 26 – Switch) NieR: Automata – Become as Gods Edition (June 26 – Xbox One) Lumines Remastered (June 26 – PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch) Limbo + Inside (June 28 – Switch) The Crew 2 (June 29 – PS4, Xbox One, PC) Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (June 29 – Switch) Crash Bandicoot: The N. Sane Trilogy (June 29 – Switch) (56:52) – Outro Logan Moore on Twitter and DualShockers SMYN Ultimate: Episode 1 Remaining Smash Bros. Ultimate newcomer predictions Giant Bomb – Interview with Phil Spencer at E3 2018 DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post The Future of Console Cross-Play with Logan Moore | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Demetrius Wilson is our guest as the winner of the E3 2018 Yes/No contest, a summation of our thoughts regarding each E3 2018 press conference, the games shown at the expo that we are most excited about, Kingdom Hearts III and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate hype, and Demetrius’ top five favorite games of all time SEGMENTS (2:13) – Headline Roundup Microsoft’s Yes/No Answers Sony’s Yes/No Answers Nintendo’s Yes/No Answers Third-Party Yes/No Answers (20:53) – Main Topic: E3 2018 Final Thoughts EA’s Insulting Message Switch will be fine for 2018 Next generation may arrive sooner than we think Under the radar games (31:39) – Caller: Videogameguru64 (Illinois) Kingdom Hearts III hype When’s the right time to move on PS4 Pro and VR? Nintendo’s E3 news (Sony and Fortnite too) Reactions to Smash Bros. Ultimate (51:57) – Top 5: Demetrius’ Favorite Games Sonic Adventure 2: Battle Halo 3 Super Smash Bros. (not Brawl) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Super Mario Odyssey (1:04:41) – Out This Week Mario Tennis Aces (June 22 – Switch) (1:05:43) – Outro Peter’s Smash Bros. Ultimate Reactions Demetrius on Twitter and on Inklo as Demetrius Wilson with “The Good Guys” DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post E3 2018 Final Thoughts with Demetrius | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.

THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch – Gaming’s Call-In Talk Radio Show: Looking to the future with E3 2018 predictions, newcomers that may be playable in Super Smash Bros., if we will finally see Death Stranding gameplay, can Microsoft bring the games, are we finally getting a Kingdom Hearts III release date, and Big Boss & Kiefer Predictions with Joel Orndorff (Imabeast78 on Twitch) SEGMENTS (2:39) – MICROSOFT – Caller: Joel (West Virginia) Will a brand new, first-party intellectual property be announced? Will Halo 6 be revealed? Will an all-new Gears of War or Fable game be revealed? Will Crackdown 3 receive a specific release date? Will a racing game specifically titled “Forza Horizon 4” be announced? Will Below and Ashen be shown during the conference? Will an old Rare property be rebooted in some fashion? Will Minecraft be mentioned during the conference? Will online multiplayer capability be permanently included with a Game Pass subscription? Will virtual or augmented reality be mentioned during the conference? (16:46) – SONY – Caller: Joel (West Virginia) Will the conference open with a live orchestral performance? Will third-person gameplay footage be shown during the conference from all three of the following – The Last of Us Part II, Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima? Will Days Gone or Dreams receive specific release dates? Will a new game from one of Sony’s first-party studios be revealed? Will Bluepoint announce that they are remaking one of the following titles – Metal Gear Solid, Demon’s Souls, inFAMOUS? Will PlayStation Now or backwards compatibility be mentioned at all during the conference? Will PlayStation VR be mentioned or shown in a specific game’s trailer during the conference? Will FromSoftware show more of the project currently known as Shadows Die Twice? Will new video footage of Final Fantasy VII Remake or Shenmue III be released? Will PlayStation users finally be able to change their PSN names? (31:42) – NINTENDO – Caller: VideoGameGuru64 (Illinois) Will more than two newcomers be revealed for Super Smash Bros.? Will Retro Studios reveal a new IP for Switch? Will a Mario Maker, Animal Crossing, or a Pikmin game be revealed for Switch? Will two of the following three Switch games receive an official title – Pokémon, Fire Emblem, Yoshi? Will a Metroid Prime 4 trailer be shown during the Direct? Will games from a system other than NES be announced for distribution via Nintendo Switch Online? Will a new game for 3DS be revealed during the Direct? Will two of the following four third-party games receive Switch ports – Overwatch, Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V, Dragon Ball FighterZ? Will Mario Kart Tour be mentioned during the Direct? Will Mother 3 be announced for Switch? (53:20) – THIRD PARTIES – Caller: Matthias (Georgia) & Demetrius (North Carolina) Will Kingdom Hearts III receive a specific release date before November 1, 2018? Will Rocksteady reveal a new game that features an established superhero protagonist? Will Cyberpunk 2077 receive a 2019 release window? Will The Avengers Project be shown at all? Will a new character or mode for Overwatch be announced? Will Anthem receive a specific release date? Will a new Splinter Cell or Watch Dogs game be revealed during Ubisoft’s conference? Will Bethesda Game Studios reveal a new IP? Will more than two games shown during the press conferences have battle royale modes announced? Will a game series which had its last title released over 10 years ago receive a new installment? (1:16:42) – HOPES & DREAMS – Caller: Scott (Michigan) Will Half Life 3, Portal 3, or Left 4 Dead 3 be revealed? Will Devil May Cry V be revealed? Will Borderlands 3 be revealed? Will The Elder Scrolls VI be revealed? Will The Sims 5 be revealed? Will Resident Evil 2 Remake be revealed? Will Saints Row 5 be revealed? Will Banjo-Threeie be revealed? Will Deep Down be revealed? Will Agent be revealed? (1:31:26) – Outro Remaining Big Boss & Kiefer Predictions E3 2018 coverage plans with Scott White DISCORD SERVER — TWITTER — FACEBOOK The post E3 2018 Predictions | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.