Synopsis
Podcasts from seasonedgaming.com ; your source for news and discussion points from around the video game industry.
Episodes
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Episode 236 : Has the Live-Service Bubble Burst w/ Guest Ian Runkle
06/02/2023 Duration: 03h07minIn Bitcast 236 we celebrate Hoeg returning home with his friend and LawTube brethren Ian Runkle. The guys discuss whether or not the live-service bubble has burst with the announcement of several cancellations. They also talk about the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy, new game reviews, and more!
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Episode 235 : Hi-Fi RUSH and Dead Space Kickstart 2023
31/01/2023 Duration: 01h58minIn Bitcast 235 the guys discuss the Xbox Developer Direct including the surprise release of Hi-Fi RUSH. They also chat Dead Space returning, Hitman 3 Freelancer, our thoughts on the PS5 DualSense Edge controller, and more!
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Episode 234 : Halo, 343i, and the Live-Service Struggle
23/01/2023 Duration: 02h25minIn Bitcast 234 the guys break down the latest layoffs hitting the gaming industry including Halo curator 343 Industries. They discuss the on-going struggles with delivering in a live-service age. They also touch on The Last of Us debut and more!
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Episode 233 : Expectations of Xbox First-Party Games in 2023
17/01/2023 Duration: 02h06minIn Bitcast 233 the guys discuss the outlook for Xbox in 2023 with the newly announced Developer Direct and planned first-party releases. They also discuss Ubisoft's future, The Last of Us show reviews, and more!
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Episode 232 : Could 2023 Be The Biggest Gaming Year Ever?
09/01/2023 Duration: 02h18minThey guys kick off 2023 by providing an update on Hoeg and the Bitcast for the near future. They then discuss all of the major releases set to launch in 2023 and whether or not they could make for one of the greatest years in gaming.
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Episode 231 : The Forgotten Games of 2022
19/12/2022 Duration: 02h56minIn our 2022 finale, host of The Xbox Expansion Pass Luke Lohr takes the place of Dan as the guys chat the forgotten games of 2022. They walk through a year of releases to talk about surprises, disappointments, and more!
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Episode 230 : The Game Awards and FTC Sues Microsoft / Xbox
13/12/2022 Duration: 02h45minIn Bitcast 230 the guys are back to debate The Game Awards and either praise or rant about the winners. They also detail the FTC's lawsuit against Microsoft regarding the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, provide impressions of the upcoming Witcher 3 "next-gen" update, and more!
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Episode 229 : Callisto Protocol and Midnight Suns Cap off 2022
06/12/2022 Duration: 02h06minIn episode 229 the guys are back to talk two weeks of news including the release of Callisto Protocol and Midnight Suns, their final thoughts on God of War Ragnarok and Pokemon Violet/Scarlet, some early GOTY points, and more!
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Episode 228 : Debating The Game Awards
21/11/2022 Duration: 02h22minIn Bitcast 228 the guys sit down to discuss the structure and format of The Video Game Awards and what to expect from 2022’s show. They also talk Modern Warfare 2 Warzone/DMZ, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, further thoughts on God of War Ragnarok, and more!
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Episode 227 : Is Hogwarts Legacy the Dream Harry Potter Game?
15/11/2022 Duration: 02h07minIn Bitcast 227 the guys sit down to discuss the Hogwart's Legacy showcase and what it represents for long-time Harry Potter fans. They also discuss their progress and thoughts on God of War Ragnarok, Remedy's plans for Control 2, Halo Infinite's Winter Update, and more!
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Episode 226 : God of War Ragnarok Explodes Onto the Scene
08/11/2022 Duration: 02h28minOne of the most anticipated games of the year is here and the reviews are in. We talk Game of the Year conversation, debate about PS VR2's pricing and details, discuss The Last of Us HBO series, and more!
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Episode 225 : Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Takes Over
31/10/2022 Duration: 02h04minThe biggest game of the year is here and as expected it's taking over the conversation across the industry. We talk about Modern Warfare 2's release and current issues along with what to expect from Warzone 2 in a few weeks. We also chat on Rocksteady's founders departing, Somerville launching in November, PlayStation's London Studio's new game, Halloween favorites, and more!
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Episode 224 : A Plague Tale Requiem Kicks Off the Holiday Season
25/10/2022 Duration: 02h33minThe fantastic four are back together again as Ains re-joins the crew to discuss A Plague Tale Requiem, Gotham Knights, God of War Ragnarok impressions, Modern Warfare 2's early launch, and the holiday rush. They also chat Resident Evil and Silent Hill showcases, continue the Xbox/Acquisition chat on "As the Acquisition Turns", and more!
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Episode 223 : Where Do VR and the Metaverse Go From Here?
18/10/2022 Duration: 02h17minIn Bitcast 223 Hoeg has the helm as Ains is on a family vacation. Hoeg, Travis, and Dan discuss the new Quest Pro, PS VR2, and what's next for VR and the Metaverse. They also chat new game releases, Xbox's response to the CMA, the great 30 fps debate, and more!
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Episode 222 : The Future of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077
11/10/2022 Duration: 02h26minIn Bitcast 222 the guys discuss CD Projekt Red's roadmap for The Witcher and Cyberpunk IPs and what they'd like to see from the upcoming games. They also talk about Dead Space and Need for Speed returning, Brazil approving Xbox's acquisition of Activision on "As the Acquisition Turns", and more!
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Episode 221 : The Death of Google Stadia and Future of Cloud Gaming
04/10/2022 Duration: 02h27minIn Bitcast 221 the guys discuss the death of Google Stadia and what it means for the future of cloud gaming. They also provide a legal update on Xbox's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, E3's dates and plans for 2023, Skull and Bones latest delay, new game premieres, and more.
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Episode 220 : Are Developers Focusing on Comics Too Much?
27/09/2022 Duration: 02h04minIn Bitcast 220 the guys sit down to review all of the comic-book based games in development and pose the question: is it too much of a focus for developers? They also chat on the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 beta, Halo Infinite's Battle Royale future, Overwatch 2, Logitech's G CLOUD handheld, and more!
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Episode 219 : Call of Duty Shows Why it's So Valuable
20/09/2022 Duration: 02h19minIn Bitcast 219 the full panel is back and ready to discuss a massive week in gaming. They touch on Call of Duty's NEXT presentation and the on-going discussion around Xbox acquiring Activision-Blizzard and thus COD. They also talk PlayStation State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and more!
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Episode 218 : Assassin's Creed Mirage Goes Back to Basics
12/09/2022 Duration: 02h17minIn Bitcast 218 Dan is still on vacation so the trio of Ains, Travis, and Hoeg tackle Ubisoft's Forward event including Assassin's Creed Mirage and the future teases. They also discuss Cyberpunk's update and expansion, Midnight Suns release date, Splatoon 3 and Steelrising releases, and more!
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Episode 217 : The Future of Halo, Call of Duty, and Assassin's Creed
06/09/2022 Duration: 02h19minIn Bitcast 217 Dan is on vacation and so our good friend and host of The Trophy Room, Joseph Moran, rejoins the Bitcast to chat about the Halo Infinite roadmap/343i's delivery, Call of Duty and Activision-Blizzard games in Game Pass, and Assassin's Creed Mirage. The guys also chat on Immortality, The Last of Us Part 1 re-release, and more!