We break down the June 2024 Nintendo Direct and all the news from the showcase.

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• The hosts discuss the highly anticipated release of Elden Ring and the mixed opinions surrounding its difficulty.
• They speculate about the upcoming Nintendo Switch successor and its impact on the current console's game releases.
• The hosts review the games featured in the Nintendo Direct, sharing their thoughts on each title.
• Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D remake was announced, along with remakes of Dragon Quest 1 and 2, allowing players to play the story in chronological order.
• Funko Pop! game is a sandbox game where players can play various pop culture characters.
• Nintendo Switch Online added GBA games and announced a mature expansion for Nintendo 64 games.
• Metal Slug Attack Reload is a tower defence game available on the Switch.
• Darkest Dungeon 2 is a sequel to the original game with a different setting.
• Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection Archive Classics includes several classic fighting games.
• Super Mario Party Jamboree is touted as the biggest Mario Party game yet. The hosts expressed their desire for online multiplayer in future Mario Party games.
• The announcement of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, where players can finally play as Zelda, generated excitement. The gameplay mechanics of the game, particularly the copying feature, were discussed.
• Other games such as Just Dance 2025, Lego Horizon, and Romancing Saga 2 were briefly mentioned.
• The hosts speculated about the release of Metroid Prime 4 on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

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The latest Dragon Age news paired with a gameplay video is finally ready to admit; it's looking pretty exciting.

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• The hosts review their predictions for Summer Game Fest and determine the outcomes.
• They discuss the announcement of new games and trailers, including Alan Wake 2 DLC and Fable.
• The conversation touches on software updates, Ubisoft's Skull and Bones, and the niche appeal of certain games.
• They also discuss Hideo Kojima's love for movies and the possibility of a new Donkey Kong game. The hosts discuss various gaming announcements, including release dates, trailers, and gameplay clips.
• Controversy arises over early access to Life is Strange: True Colors and the choices in the game.
• One host is already sold on the gameplay of Dragon Age after watching the first 10 minutes.
• Excitement is expressed for Mixtape and Dragon Age. Dragon Age 4 will have a more linear and action-oriented gameplay compared to its predecessor, Dragon Age: Inquisition.
• There is speculation about the death of a major character in Dragon Age 4, with some suggesting that it could be Varik.
• The hosts are excited for upcoming games like Metroid Dread and Star Wars: Outlaws.
• There is skepticism about the Yakuza live-action TV series adaptation and whether it can capture the craziness of the game.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Resources

• Dragon Age: The Veilguard | Official Gameplay Reveal
• Life is Strange: Double Exposure – Reveal Livestream (ESRB)

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In the last of our SGF specials, we discuss Ubisoft Direct and The Future Game Show.

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• The Ubisoft Forward event had a strong start and finish, but the middle section felt like filler content.
• The open-world Star Wars game Star Wars Outlaws received mixed reactions, with some finding it generic and others intrigued by its mechanics.
• Ciaran felt that Ubisoft should reconsider its presentation format and focus on delivering more impactful announcements. Skull and Bones presentation was lackluster and focused on requested features and desperate pleas for players to keep playing
• Prince of Persia received mixed reactions, with a new DLC announced but a delay for the game announced in 2020
• Assassin's Creed Shadows showcased gameplay with two protagonists, a samurai and a ninja, with the ninja gameplay receiving more positive feedback
• The future game show featured upcoming games like Nobody Wants to Die, Parcel Corps, and Dustborn

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Resources

https://explosionnetwork.com/all-the-summer-game-fest-wrap-ups-in-once-place/

Arcade Couch Credits:

• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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