What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comIt's July so that means time to assess what games are rising to the top in 2024. Who will be jockeying for the top spot in gamers hearts this year? Will it be Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Hades 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, or will a dark horse like Balatro surprise everyone?Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh Justin Foshee Joshua Franklin Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTime stamps:02:14 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth05:41 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth12:57 - Balatro17:10 - Secrets of Grindea24:34 - Helldivers 228:48 - Hades II34:13 - XDefiantWant audio only? http://whatsgoodgames.com/podcast/Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=WGG and use my code WGG to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. That’s 25% off your first month or your first year, depending on the subscription you choose.This week Andrea and Britt chat about Palworld and Nintendo's non-beef and how Elden Ring players are complaining the hard game is somehow...too hard? In hands-on Britt chats about playing Fear the Spotlight and Andrea chat about her time with The First Descendant, they both chat about what they saw from Unknown 9: Awakening at Summer Game Fest, plus Riana joins in to talk Parcel Corps and 1000xResist.Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comWGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/whatsgoodgames to get 10% off your first month.The latest Nintendo Direct is here and boy was it a whopper! No Nintendo Switch 2 news but Britt's excited about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom plus there is a new Mario & Luigi game, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally gets an update, and so much more. In hands-on we've got more from Summer Game Fest including Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Tales of the Shire, and Delta Force Hawk Ops.Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh Justin Foshee Joshua Franklin Punkdefied Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comWGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTime stamps:02:47 - Nintendo Direct June 2024 Everything Announced!03:33 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom07:59 - Mario & Luigi: Brothership10:01 - Super Mario Party Jamboree11:38 - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake12:07 - Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven12:14 - Fantasian12:41 - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD13:35 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond18:17 - Farmagia21:39 - A Message from BetterHelp23:01 - This week's Headlines:23:06 - Beyond Good and Evil delisted on Steam Ahead of Remaster26:17 - Banana Clicking Game34:35 - Break 234:39 - Hands-On Section:34:52 - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake38:17 - Music & Graphics38:23 - Gameplay39:43 - Combat40:21 - Difficulty Level43:35 - Tales of the Shire44:22 - Story Breakdown45:22 - Customizations51:47 - Delta Force: Hawk Ops59:47 - Exoborne1:00:52 - Hyper Light Breaker 1:01:58 - Path of Exile 2Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you Shopify for sponsoring this week's episode! Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period.This week Britt, Andrea, Ri and special guest Sarah LeBoeuf continue their conversation about Summer Game Fest 2024! The biggest announcements, teases, the BEST games and more are broken down in this semi-meaty episode. Follower Sarah: https://x.com/sarahthebeefThank you to this month's Super Producers:Faris AttiehPunkdefiedJustin FosheeJoshua FranklinWatch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comTimestamps with Ads:00:49 - Sarah Leboeuf is here!03:16 - Civilization VII04:20 - Gears of War: E-Day08:11 - Outersloth14:12 - DOOM: The Dark Ages16:28 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure18:32 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 621:18 - Blumhouse21:53 - Grave Seasons23:10 - Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC coming23:19 - Perfect Dark24:07 - State of Decay 3 & Fable25:28 - New Xbox Series X console and controller, alongside a refreshed Xbox Series S with 1B of storage28:33 - Break 128:34 - A Message from Shopify30:32 - Summer Game Fest Play Days 202431:31 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard32:56 - Dragon Age Keep34:13 - The Story of The Veilguard37:01 - Combat37:56 - Graphics41:03 - LEGO Horizon Adventures42:01 - The Game Play48:00 - Building Relationships50:32 - Phoenix Springs51:43 - UFO 5054:06 - Star Wars Outlaws57:44 - Space combat59:06 - Traversal Systems1:03:01 - Metaphor: ReFantazio1:09:21 - DeathSprint 661:12:04 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the GoddessWGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesSubscribe to our channel and don't forget to hit the bell: http://bit.ly/2rAcJvF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comSummer Game Fest Play Days 2024 just wrapped and we'll have lots to say on our next full episode but we sat down with Ashley Esqueda, founder and CEO of Rowdy Skeleton, to chat about our picks for Game of the Show. It was really hard y'all, but I think our Top 4 picks are all pretty stellar and some are playable so soon!Follow Ashley on X: http://www.x.com/ashleyesquedaFollow Ashley on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/msashleyesquedaWGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesChapters:00:00:00 - Special Episode at Summer Game Fest Play Days00:03:07 - Serendipitous Meetings with Ashley Esqueda00:04:47 - Mind-Blowing Monster Hunter Wilds Demo00:06:12 - Delicious Looking In-Game Food and Weapon Swapping00:07:40 - The Mechanics of Healing and Greenery00:09:07 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard Trailer Review00:10:39 - Intense Reaction to the Demo and Highlights00:12:06 - Excitement for Character Customization in Dragon Age00:13:35 - Will It Be The Best Dragon Age Game Ever??00:14:56 - Dragon Age and the Game of the Show00:16:32 - Astro Bot: The Perfect Platformer00:17:59 - Progression and Difficulty in Platformers00:19:19 - The Charm of Astro Bot00:20:44 - Assassin's Creed Shadows: Finally In Feudal Japan00:22:25 - Is Shadows The Next Black Flag?00:23:54 - The Innovation and Beauty of Ubisoft's Franchise00:25:16 - Graphic Violence in Assassin's Creed00:26:44 - Different Distinct Play Styles00:28:22 - Honorable MentionMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/whatsgoodgames to get 10% off your first month.With Summer Game Fest upon us, what else is there to do but let Britt tell us all the nerdy details about the newly revealed Yakuza Like a Dragon TV Series from Amazon Prime? After the husbando discussion we chat hands-on with Cat Quest III, XDefiant, 33 Immortals, and Andrea may have found her new mobile game garden designing addiction in Garden Joy.Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh Punkdefied Justin Foshee Joshua Franklin WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTime stamps: 02:50 - Like a Dragon: Yakuza Live-Action Series Announced for Amazon Prime Video This Fall!!!06:05 - Series Plot Breakdown07:24 - Character Descriptions14:52 - Judgment TV Series is in the works, new RGG lead says15:50 - Break 115:51 - A Message from BetterHelp17:09 - Hands-on Section:17:18 - Monthly Shout-Out to the Supercast friends.19:15 - Britt's been playing Cat Quest III20:05 - Cat Quest III Synopsis24:58 - 33 Immortals25:41 - Game breakdown36:22 - XDefiant40:49 - Skill Progression43:52 - Garden Joy: Design & Makeover54:03 - More Special Episodes Coming Up!Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. We've got a shiny new 8-Ball and we're shaking our way to the hot gaming reveals of 2024...or "ask again later" if you're Britt. We look at possible announcements from Summer Game Fest, Xbox Summer Games Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, PlayStation State of Play, and the mystery Nintendo Direct.Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh, Punkdefied, Justin Foshee, and Joshua Franklin!Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comTime stamps:01:07 - Summer Game Fest 2024 By Magic 8-Ball08:22 - Q1: Is Remedy going to announce a stand-alone narrative DLC for Alan Wake 2?09:23 - Palworld11:04 - 2K to reveal new game in one of its biggest and most beloved franchises15:25 - Q2: Will we see the next installment in the Borderlands franchise?16:05 - Q3: Is 2K going to announce what happening in the BioShock Franchise18:40 - Q4: Is there going to be a Resident Evil 9 announcement?19:49 - Q5: Is there going to be a Shadow Drop?21:10 - Q6: Will streamers make celebrity cameos at SGF?22:03 - Q7: Will we see the Lord of the Rings game from Amazon at SGF?23:03 - Q8: Will we get over 2 minutes of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf gameplay at SGF?25:57 - Q9: Are we going to get any news about Dragon Age: Dreadwolf?28:51 - Q10: Are we going to get a deeper look plus the release date for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra?30:40 - Q11: Will we see Alexa Ray's personal project Black Panther?31:13 - Q12: Are we going to see an announcement for Yakuza Kiwami 3?31:59 - Q13: Are we going to see another look at Slitterhead?32:29 - Break 132:29 - A Message From Shopify34:21 - Xbox Summer Games Showcase36:07 - Q14: Are we finally going to get the reveal of Gears Of War 6?36:43 - Q15: Are we getting the Gears Of War 1-3 collection?37:30 - Q16: Are we going to see the rumored handheld?38:17 - Q17: Gameplay from State of Decay 3?39:00 - Q18: What's going on with Perfect Dark?41:04 - Q19: Will we see a new single-player Halo?41:56 - Q20: Will we see a first look for a new Banjo-Kazooie?43:33 - Q21: Are we going to get a first look at the Shattered Space DLC for Star Field?44:15 - Q22: Will we see South Of Midnight gameplay?45:58 - Q23: Will we see a Teaser Trailer for Diablo?46:43 - Q24: Are we going to get a big mobile game announcement?47:33 - Q25: Could we get an update on Outer Worlds 249:25 - Q26: Are we going to get a release date for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle?49:59 - Q27: Are we going to see that Doom Year Zero game?52:06 - Q28: Are we getting more content for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora?53:35 - Q29: Will Britt be 100% sold on Assassin's Creed Shadows by the end of the showcase?54:36 - Q30: Will XDefiant announce a new Assassin's Creed faction?56:00 - Q31: Is Beyond Good and Evil 2 dead?57:13 - Q32: Are we going to see a new IP from Ubisoft?58:23 - Q33: Will there be a JRPG-a-Palooza during the Nintendo Direct?59:06 - Q34: Metroid Prime 4?1:00:03 - Q35: Is Britt going to get old Pokémon games on her Switch?1:01:33 - Q36: Where is Mario Kart 9?1:02:02 - Q37: New Smash Brothers announcement?1:03:20 - Q38: Are we getting a new Donkey Kong platformer?1:03:57 - Q39: Awe we going to get a Zelda port announcement?1:05:03 - Q40: DLC announcement for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 at the State of Play?1:05:32 - Q41: Are we getting a stand-alone Astro Bot game?1:08:17 - Q42: Is Lego and Horizon going to have a partnership in the form of a game?1:08:57 - Q43: Are we going to get a deep dive into Concord?1:09:32 - Q44: Final Fantasy 9 Remake?1:10:07 - Q45: Will we see anything about a Destiny Movie?1:12:16 - Q46: Is Britt going to get her Ocarina of Time remake?1:12:47 - Q47: Mother 3?1:20:32 - Q48: Is Andrea going to be jumping up and down because of Peggle 3??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comIn this week's episode Andrea and Britt are joined by the CEO and President of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Stanley Pierre-Louis to discuss their new Essential Facts report for 2024. They discuss how there are more gamers in the U.S. than ever and how many of them are older than you think. They also chat about how AI is impacting game creators, what the ESA is keeping tabs on in this election year, and so much more!Learn about the Essential Facts Report at: http://www.theesa.comThank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTime stamps:00:00:00 - Special Interview with Stanley Pierre-Louis00:02:20 - The Growing Demographic of Video Game Players00:04:22 - The Evolving Face of Gamers00:06:28 - The Benefits of Gaming with Family00:08:29 - The Educational Benefits of Games for Kids00:10:31 - Creating a Safe Community for Players00:12:26 - The Growing Market for Video Games00:14:40 - The Health of the Video Game Industry00:16:38 - Growth and Stability of the Gaming Industry00:20:55 - The Changing Definition of "Gamer"00:23:06 - Embracing the Nerd Identity00:25:19 - AI in the Gaming Industry00:27:24 - Unanswered Questions about AI and Copyright00:29:35 - AI Tools in Games and Media00:31:40 - Advocating for the Gaming Industry in Policy Discussions00:33:33 - The Impact of Younger Policy Makers on the Video Game Industry00:35:47 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Gaming Perspectives00:37:52 - The Video Game Ecosystem00:40:17 - The Death of E3 and The Future of Consumer Shows00:42:29 - Celebrating 30 Years of the Entertainment IndustryMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. Get your INTO THE AM Elevated Everyday Graphic Tees now and save 10% off site-wide: https://intotheam.com/whatsgoodUbisoft debuted the first trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, previously codenamed Red, confirming that the game is set in Japan. We dive into the details about the new protagonists, new features, and more. In headlines there is more layoff news from Square Enix, Sony announced their 2 new CEOs, and Helldivers 2 is breaking more records. In hands-on Britt recounts her spooky time with Crow Country, a retro inspired horror adventure game.Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comTimestamps: 01:11 - Riana's got news!02:21 - What's Good Games @ Supercast.com is up and running!!!03:14 - Ubisoft Assassin's Creed Shadows official world premiere trailer is out!07:12 - Iconic Synchronization17:07 - Break 117:07 - A Message From Shopify18:58 - Headlines:19:48 - Report: Square Enix to lay off workers in European and American divisions21:57 - Sony announces two PlayStation CEOs to replace Jim Ryan22:48 - 'Helldivers 2' Becomes PlayStation's Fastest-Selling Game Ever24:47 - Capcom's "Monster Hunter" series exceeds 100 million units sold worldwide25:49 - Mortal Kombat 2 Release Date Confirmed October 4th 202526:31 - Break 226:31 - A Message From Into the AM28:20 - Hands-on Section:28:31 - Brittney's been playing Crow Country28:51 - So what is Crow Country all about?32:06 - Exploration mode?33:08 - Stardew Valley Expansion is Coming!36:18 - Magic 8-Ball is back & coming soon!WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support The Show and Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comThis week was a doozy with the massive news about Xbox studio closures including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin. Andrea and Riana dive into this tough topic before moving to headlines featuring Helldivers 2 PSN Linking drama, Nintendo finally acknowledging Switch 2, and projections that might see the Switch become Nintendo's best selling console of all time. In hands-on Riana is IN LOVE with Hades II and according to the Steam charts so are A LOT of other people. Andrea dipped her toes into the handcrafted Claymation world of Harold Halibut. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTimestamps:03:01 - WGG lead story of the week:03:22 - Xbox SHUTS DOWN Multiple Studios, Including Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, and More 06:03 - Matt Booty Head of Xbox Game Studio Email to staff15:35 - Microsoft beats expectations as quarterly profits rise 20% to nearly $22B17:31 - What's happening with Xbox GamePass26:36 - Rumours Xbox might have more layoffs in the pipeline28:08 - Break 128:14 - Headlines:28:14 - Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement Backtracked on PC After Brutal Review Bombing Campaign34:31 - Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will be announced this year38:06 - Nintendo Announces Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition for Switch With Release Date and Debut Trailer42:03 - Break 242:19 - SuperGiant's Hades Il44:58 - Hades Breakdown45:43 - What is a Roguelike?53:48 - Harold Halibut54:46 - Harold Halibut Story-Line & Game MechanicsMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comAndrea and Britt dive in to the Xbox Summer Games Showcase announcement and speculate what they'll be showing off this June. All signs point to a Call of Duty Black Ops announcement and is it time for Gears of War to return?? They also chat about the massive $140M Square Enix content loss and their excitement about the upcoming Jackbox Naughty Pack. Instead of hands-on this week, Andrea sat down with CEO of Women in Gaming International (WIGI) Joanie Kraut to discuss the bevy of resources they provide for games industry professionals and their upcoming Run for Equality initiative to raise awareness about the gender pay gap in games. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTimestamps:01:14 - What's Good Games Anniversary Stream, Friday 3rd of May!!!05:41 - Xbox Summer Games Showcase06:34 - Call of Duty is reportedly Microsoft's mystery June Direct game, new Gears title also set to be revealed 07:33 - Gears of War 609:29 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle09:46 - Starfield's Shattered Space Expansion Gets Release Window, New Patch Coming10:11 - Avowed10:15 - Microsoft Flight Simulator 202413:49 - Break 113:55 - Headlines:14:07 - Square Enix announces it's tanked $140 million in losses due to 'content abandonment' 22:58 - Final Fantasy 7 Remake Vs. Rebirth25:23 - Jackbox Naughty Pack29:47 - Vampire Survivors DLC30:32 - Starfield is getting a big update37:01 - Breaking News:37:08 - Take-Two Interactive Reportedly Shutting Down Two Private Division Studios39:23 - Break 239:28 - Shout-outs to Patreon & Supercast members!41:45 - Special Interview with Joanie Kraut, CEO of Women in Games International48:51 - Is games still a welcoming place?53:24 - WIGI new initiative: The Run for Equality 54:44 - The gender pay gap59:35 - How does the job board work?Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comThis week DocBrooke joins Andrea in discussing how video games industry giant Embracer Group is splitting into 3 separate companies. They take a look at Tales of the Shire cozy hobbit game trailer, chat new content for Disney Dreamlight Valley, and Fallout 76's new milestone. In hands-on, DocBrooke played the PC version of Horizon Forbidden West The Complete Edition and was wowed!*Code for Horizon Forbidden West: The Complete Edition provided by PlayStationFollow DocBrooke: http://www.x.com/ebphibbshttp://www.twitch.tv/docbrookeThank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTime stamps:00:39 - Doc Brooke is here!03:28 - WGG Announcement: First Exclusive Live Podcast - May 1st!03:42 - WGG 7th Birthday Anniversary Stream - May 3rd!04:52 - Embracer Group Saga05:20 - Embracer boss admits "long list" of things he'd have done differently, as embattled company splits into three 10:15 - Comments from Embracer's CEO16:08 - Break 116:25 - Headlines: New Trailer for Tales of the Shire18:15 - Dreamlight Valley is getting a New Character Daisy Duck!21:09 - New Update: You can take pictures of yourself on all the Disney rides21:51 - Fallout 76 sets a record for over 1 million players in one day24:26 - Break 224:32 - Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition on PC26:23 - Specs27:07 - Combat Mechanics27:38 - Game Design Elements31:22 - Is it a must-play on PC?35:35 - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU36:21 - Thoughts on Fortnite's Billie EilishMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices