TMG Podcast

Anthem wasn’t the only project affected by mismanagement in Bioware as this episode is somewhat a continuation of our discussion on that issue during episode 187. Carlos, Migs, and Matthew discuss the story of Dragon Age 4’ troubled production based on Jason Schreier’s article. But we started the show with something on the positive side of things - the story trailer of of Star Wars Jedi: The Fallen Order. This is the first official look of the game, and while it is not gameplay footage, it was enough to get excited for a single player-only game helmed by Respawn Entertainment (Titanfall, Apex Legends). It’s slated for this year and we are optimistic at what we saw. Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

Carlos, Matthew, and Miggy go all out on speculation in this episode of the TMG Podcast. We started the episode off with users review bombing Borderlands 2 after the announcement that the PC version of Borderlands 3 will be a 6-month exclusive in the Epic Games Store. Then, the speculation begins - looks like Watch Dogs 3 will be set in London, and the next Assassin's Creed game will take a stab on Vikings history. Then, we tackle the big one - Kotaku's Jason Schreier and his expose on the development of Anthem in BioWare. We mention the big bomb shells that was revealed in his lengthy article which I highly suggest you read in its entirety: https://kotaku.com/how-biowares-anthem-went-wrong-1833731964 Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

This week on the TMG Podcast — Miguel and Matthew were joined by Raffy from GG Network, Geekend Gladiators and one of the hosts of The Good Trades brigade. What do they talk about? The guys start things off with Borderlands 3 and Raffy brought a lot of optimism about it's first trailer while Matthew thinks it was MORE-derlands than a sequel. They then shift to Apple’s Apple Arcade, which is a service that will featured exclusive mobile games that can be played in any Apple device. Miguel talks about Unheard, which we bet you never heard about, and Raffy, despite him saying he doesn’t have much time to play games thanks to being in the adult world, we was still able to sneak in a few hours via the Nintendo Switch and his phone. He talks about L.A. Noire on the Switch, and some Marvel Strike Force for mobile at the end. This is slowly turning into a weekly podcast and if you have any thoughts on the topics covered in this episode, do let us know. Or better yet, join in on the discussion. Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

The TMG Podcast is coming back! Carlos, Migs, and Matthew tackle the recently announced Stadia by Google, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. What was once a weekly show will either be at the most a monthly show or back to the weekly release. It all depends on how everything goes. Have a listen below and let us know what you think! This is just the start of the many things planned at Too Much Gaming so feedback will be greatly appreciated. Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

Miggy, Migs, and Carlos gather after running around like crazy people for three days at ESGS 2018 to highlight the biggest attractions this year. - Capcom's booth: Devil May Cry 5 and Resident Evil 2 remake playable demos - Kojima productions selling merch at the event - Predator's VR demos - Square Enix's media Q&A session for LEFT ALIVE - Project Xandata is a real game For more coverage of ESGSL 2018, visit: http://www.toomuchgaming.net/blog-news/?tag=ESGS+2018 ------------- Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

What's going on, everyone? We know it's been a while but we have returned with a podcast special talking about REV Major 2018, one of the biggest fighting game events in the Philippines this year which took place at the Power Mac Center Spotlight theater at Circuit Makati. In this episode, we're joined by our friends over at the Nubs in Cubes, Geekend Gladiators and Kontemplay who were also present at REV Major over the weekend. REV Major Philippines: https://www.facebook.com/revmajorph/ https://playbookph.com/event/rev-major-philippines-2018/ Nubs in Cubes: https://www.youtube.com/user/nubsincubes https://www.facebook.com/nubsincubes/ https://twitter.com/nubsincubes Geekend Gladiators: https://www.facebook.com/geekendgladiators https://geekendgladiators.com/ Emile in the Morning at Night: https://www.facebook.com/EmileintheMorningatNight/ Kontemplay: https://www.facebook.com/Kontemplay https://www.twitch.tv/kontemplay https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClwrtt3xjIi5iG8tEUn39wg In partnership with GG Network.TV: https://www.facebook.com/ggnetworktv/ http://ggnetwork.tv/ ------------- Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

In this podcast episode, we focus on Far Cry 5. Matthew's full review is up on the site and with Carlos playing a good chunk of the game himself, they discuss where the game succeeds and where it can stumble for some players. They tackle the narrative, how the exploration further entices more exploration, and a lot more.  For an added bonus, we discuss a bit on the critic's consensus on the upcoming PS4 exclusive God of War. Reviews embargo lifting two weeks before release spells confidence.  ------------- Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

As we get back to the usual weekly grind, we tackle the latest games we were able to try out and the news that pretty much started 2018. Matthew continues to share the many games he has tackled in the last few weeks starting with MKX followed by Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! For Carlos and Miggy, they talk about Dragon Ball FighterZ's Open Beta. Miggy also goes in-depth with his time on Dissidia Final Fantasy NT. Then the news - we tackle the latest changes in the esports scene in the Philippines with the Games and Amusement Board (GAB) now in the picture, plus we talk about the struggles developers have to face to the vocal few, which was addressed by Morgan Jaffit of Hand of Fate fame. You can read his whole piece that we base our whole conversation on here: https://medium.com/@morganjaffit/the-cost-of-doing-business-c09cc5cc8728 Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

The TMG Podcast is back and this is our first episode for 2018. We reserved the big topics for the next time because this one is more chill and focuses on what we played during the break and what to expect from 2018 as well as expand on the gaming resolutions we've set for 2018 Discussions -What we've played during the break Paladins Rainbow Six: Siege Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Ladykiller in a Bind - Gaming resolutions for 2018 - What are you looking forward to this year Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

For the last episode of the year 2017, Carlos, Miggy, and Matthew record the last episode before hitting the Christmas break at a coffee shop. We talk about 2017 as a whole, the amazing first quarter in terms of games, the success of the Nintendo Switch, local events, and controversies that make this a great year for the industry.  DISCUSSIONS 2017 as a whole - it's amazing first quarter, and how possible it is to have a good amount of release titles spread out nicely to cover the whole year. Events and Beyond - how fast the local events here in the Philippines which are attracting companies from abroad, as well as international events such as the PlayStation Experience and The Game Awards giving us a taste of what's coming in 2018. The success of the Nintendo Switch - Not even a year old, 10 million sales for the new Nintendo console makes us excited for the future since we are seeing all three big companies at their strongest, making 2018 a year to watch out for.  _____________________ Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

In this second to the last episode of the TMG Podcast to wrap 2017, Matthew expresses his thoughts on the Uncharted franchise since he's currently going through the Uncharted collection on the PS4. We then find ourselves talking about Respawn Entertainment being bought by EA and what that means in the future for the Titanfall developers. Later in the cast we also tackle the limitations of big franchises such as Star Wars in terms of creativity as well as the limitations when games try to tackle sensitive topics such as domestic violence.  A great quick discussion before the year rolls over.  DISCUSSIONS Uncharted Collection - Nathan Drake and Sully are jerks. EA buys Respawn Entertainment - will this strengthening of this relationship be a good thing for the young studio?  We need more games that take chances with major franchises - developers with access to big worlds such as Star Wars should expand and take risks Detroit: Become Human under fire for controversial domestic abuse scene - TV and film have tackled such topics countless times, and games should be no different.  _____________________ Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

We get it, the EA Battlefront 2 controversy cannot be snuffed out. As we watch it grow, Carlos and Matthew talk about another issue that is somewhat similar in Destiny 2. We also tackle Square Enix's European side, city building, and a book that is worth a read if you want to take a break from anything electronic.  Discussions: Blood, Sweat, and Pixels Cities: Skylines Destiny 2 and it's end-game XP gains Best OnGoing Game category and how we all should get used to looking back at past games Square Enix's European side (Deus Ex, Tomb Raider, Hitman, Thief, Etc) _____________________ Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

In this episode, it's mostly about the shooters. Matthew shares his thoughts on Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus while Carlos has been playing Call of Duty: WWII. Later on the cast, we tackle the most talked about game right now which is Star Wars Battlefront 2. Why? Because of its controversial business model, loot boxes, and the time needed to unlock and progress in the game's multiplayer. _____________________ Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

Day one of ESGS 2017 is over and the team goes back to the hotel to recover ourselves from a grueling day of playing games at the show floor. We then talk about what we experienced, of course. We hook up the mic, grab some coffee and talk about the first day with the whole crew preset plus Migs of Nubs in Cubes and Raffy of Geekend Gladiator. _____________________ Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

Day 2 felt like the foot traffic for ESGS 2017 have doubled compared to day 1. I've never seen so many people in one area for video games with big smiles, excited to compete and also experience new games. The TMG crew played more of the games on the show floor and we played a good chunk of the big highlights as well as play the local and independent games available. Discussion Monster Hunter World The Inpatient GT Sport Academia: School Simulator Hellwarders Bayani: Kanino Ka Kakampi? Conquered Mokai Adventure Mr. Catt Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

In this episode we focus on the games we've been playing. Matthew revisits the Doom reboot, Miggy plays Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash, and Carlos goes through the RPG Battle Chasers: Nightwar. Then, they all talk about Star Wars: Battlefront 2 - their experience with the Open Beta, the good, and the possible problems people will face when it hits shelves this November. Spoiler alert: it has something to do with loot crates.  _____________________ Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

Carlos and Matthew are accompanied by Jammi in this episode of the TMG Podcast. It's a heavy discussion for 176 as we tackle toxic communities in the video game industry. The competitive side, the role of content creators in them, and how transparency with the developers would be difficulty in its current state.  We also talk about Tacoma and games marked as "Walking Simulators" and give a glimpse of what we've played in Guild Wars 2's second expansion titled Path of FIre.  Discussion Tacoma Guild Wars 2 Toxic Gaming Communities Content Creators/Streamers responsibility Developer and their community when it comes to communication and managing expectations _____________________ Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

Miggy makes a return.  We tackle a series of topics and announcements that happened within the week. The latest Nintendo Direct makes the Nintendo Switch even more appealing, we talk Gearbox Software after the latest announcement regarding Battleborn, PUBG, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and eggs in a Collector's Edition.  Discussion Dragon Ball FighterZ Destiny 2 (final thoughts) TGS 2017 notable announcements Nintendo Direct Notable announcements Gearbox Software after Battleborn Player Unknown's Battlegrounds success Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Collector's Edition??????? _____________________ Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

Destiny 2 has taken our lives.  Not really, but we are playing a ton of it and while Carlos has only played the first few hours of the game, Matthew has experienced a good chunk on what the sequel has to offer. We not only weigh-in the fumbles of the first game, but we also tackle why Destiny 2 is probably the game you should go for if you want to get into it for the first time or jump back into Bungie's latest.  Carlos also discusses Life is Strange with Matthew since he's preparing himself to play Life is Strange: Before the Storm, a prequel focused on the life of Chloe Price before the events of the first game. Also, we go deep with gaming skill in game's journalism thanks to a recent article by Paste Magazine and the awful gameplay of Cuphead from VentureBeat's Dean Takahashi during Gamescom 2017. You can check out the Cuphead playthrough here.  Discussion Life is Strange Destiny / Destiny 2 Destiny 2's Shader Microtransactions Gaming Skill in games journalism Check out this article by Paste Magazine for further reference on the Gaming skill in games journalism topic: https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/09/videogame-culture-needs-to-stop-fetishizing-skill.html _____________________ Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net

Carlos talks about the Call of Duty: WWII Private Beta and more on Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Miggy attends Asiapop Comicon 2017, Matthew revisits the world of Shadowrun: Dragonfall. The Half-Life Episode 3 talks emerge yet again, Yakuza series moving forward with a new protagonist, and a lot more for 173.  Discussion Asiapop Comicom 2017 Shadowrun: Dragonfall Call of Duty: WWII PrivateBeta Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Half-Life Episode 3 and that company called Valve Yakuza news: New protagonist and future Yakuza projects Fantastic Four in a Marvel vs Capcom game (if only) Final Fantasy XV X Assassin's Creed Subscribe! We are on iTunes! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tmg-podcast/id718176446?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TooMuchGaming Intro and outro from: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBulbamike All episodes of the TMG Podcast can be found at www.toomuchgaming.net