Player 3 Podcast

Looking Forward to 2018 - Player 3 Podcast Episode 129

player3podcast — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 16:49:57 -0500

On this week’s episode, Larry, Luke, and Seth discuss what to expect in gaming in 2018, give a spoiler-free review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Seth gives his thoughts on Battlefront II.

26:50 - Releases of the Week

27:15 - Battlefront II

33:30 - Overwatch

42:18 - Looking forward to 2018

1:05:10 - Destiny 2

1:12:50 - Switch sales reach 10 million

1:13:33 - Nintendo Mobile Games

1:15:38 - PUBG Hits 1 Million

1:22:04 - RQotW

Do We Really Need the Game Awards? - Player 3 Podcast Episode 128

player3podcast — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:14:04 -0500

This week, Luke and Larry discuss the controversy surrounding Destiny 2’s new DLC expansion. Plus, they review all of the biggest news from The Game Awards and PSX.

10:07 - Releases of the Week

16:43 - Destiny 2 Controversy

24:25 - The Game Awards

50:30 - God of War Length

52:48 - PSN Name Changes

54:04 - PSVR News

58:00 - #SavePlayer1

1:00:17 - Ubisoft Delays

1:01:00 - RQotW

The 2017 Game Awards Prediction Show - Player 3 Podcast Episode 126

player3podcast — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:43:30 -0500

This week, milkshakes are on the line as Larry and Luke guess the winners for some of the biggest categories in the 2017 Game Awards.

8:20 - What Have You Been Consuming

20:17 - The Game Awards Predictions

1:04:30 - Star Wars Battlefront 2

1:14:45 - PlayGround Games

1:18:07 - The RQotW -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/player3podcast

Come on, EA! - Player 3 Podcast Episode 125

player3podcast — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:35:04 -0500

This week, Luke and Larry get down to the nitty-gritty with EA and the terrible decisions they have made with Star Battlefront II. Also, they talk about EA’s purchase of Respawn, the Switch’s production bump, and how to relax like a pro!

13:13 - Releases of the Week

16:16 - Star Wars Battlefront II

30:25 - Is it time for next-gen consoles?

37:33 - EA buys Respawn

46:09 - Nintendo Switch Production Boost

48:13 - The Last Jedi DLC

50:16 - Harry Potter Games

57:50 - RQotW

In Memoriam of the $60 Game - Player 3 Podcast Episode 122

player3podcast — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:50:53 -0500

On this week’s episode, Luke, Larry, and Seth learn the real meaning of “I Digress”. They also discuss some of the developments at EA and Activision that prove there is no such thing as a $60 game anymore.

Time Stamps:

13:54 - Releases of the Week

24:05 - Seth’s Shadow of War Gripe

31:09 - A Eulogy for $60 Video Games

1:11:27 - Switch Hardware Update

1:14:41 - Nintendo Hardware Sales

1:17:59 - Sony Developing Games for the Switch

1:21:55 - Random Question of the Week

Seth is Breaking Up With GameStop - Player 3 Podcast Episode 121

player3podcast — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:28:21 -0500

It’s a jam-packed episode this week as Larry, Luke, and Seth discuss Phil Spencer’s recent comments about cross-play, the allegations of sexual harassment at Naughty Dog, and difficulty in games. Plus, Seth discusses why he will probably no longer shop at GameStop.

Timestamps:

26:00 - Releases of the Week

31:45 - Cross-Platform Play

42:26 - Cuphead and Difficulty in Games

51:06 - Seth is Breaking Up with GameStop

1:09:06 - Naughty Dog Allegations

1:21:03 - PSVR Price Cut

1:32:49 - Console-Exclusive Content

1:40:58 - RQotW: What are your most Terrifying Dreams

Destiny 2 Impressions: Player 3 Podcast Episode 118

player3podcast — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 13:35:08 -0500

On this week’s episode, Luke and Larry give their thoughts on Destiny 2, discuss whether or not games journalist should be good at games, and cover the latest in gaming news.

12:47 - Releases of the Week

15:57 - Xopics: Destiny 2 Review

48:30 - Should Games Journalists be Good at Games

57:09 - News: LA Noire

1:02:25 - PUBG Sales

1:05:40 - CoD WWII

1:10:57 - RQotW

Where is Microsoft Heading? - Player 3 Podcast Episode 116

player3podcast — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 09:34:28 -0500

Xbox gave their final sales pitch for the Xbox One X at Gamescom on Sunday. Was it enough? Luke and Seth discuss the future of Xbox. They also discuss the new difficulty settings in Horizon Zero Dawn, the Crackdown 3 delay, and what food group they’d be willing to give up.

Is the Switch Safe From Failure? - Player 3 Podcast Episode 115

player3podcast — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 09:00:42 -0500

Luke and Larry get together to discuss exactly how much Larry has eaten in the past 8 hours. After that discussion, they jump into actual video game talk. With the Switch selling 4.7 million units between March and June, can Nintendo consider the console a success? What does the company need to do to keep the momentum up? They also talk about Doomfist’s release on consoles and regale the listeners with stories of awful Overwatch teammates.

13:37 - Releases of the Week

15:50 - Doomfist and other Overwatch tales

29:50 - Is the Nintendo Switch Safe from Failure

47:20 - Titanfall 2 is heading for the EA/Origin Access Vault

57:45 - RQotW: What excites you most about fall?

E3 2017 Predictions - Episode 111

player3podcast — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:51:07 -0500

Larry is about 4 seconds away from doing permanent damage to his neck and Luke is disappointed he isn’t wearing his neck brace. With E3 right around the corner, the dynamic duo makes their predictions.

8:00 - What Have You Been Playing

16:44 - Releases of the Week

23:58 - Super Xopic: E3 Predictions

53:24 - News: Bungie focusing on Destiny 2

58:27 - Quick Hits

1:04:07 - RQotW - Advice

Custom Controls and What The Switch Could Do for Digital Games - Player 3 Podcast Episode 108

player3podcast — Thu, 18 May 2017 07:50:24 -0500

This week, Luke and Larry talk about Overwatch’s custom control options and wonder whether or not all games should include full customization. They also look at Rime’s pricing on the Switch and discuss how Nintendo could possibly impact the future of digital releases. Then they cover the week’s news and Larry flexes his deep knowledge of the NFL.

16:45 - Releases of the Week

22:16 - Custom Controls

29:45 - Switch and Digital Games

43:39 - EA’s Earnings Call

49:41 - Assassin’s Creed

51:53 - E3 Public Tickets Sold Out

52:59 - 343 Announces New Studio Head

54:22 - No Halo 6 at E3 2017

59:37 - Tom Brady Gets the Madden 18 Cover

1:01:48 - RQotW

Pay-To-Loot and The Future of VR - Player 3 Podcast Episode 105

player3podcast — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:08:30 -0500

Luke and Larry share a discussion about the proper way to apply deodorant, but after the shenanigans, they jump into all of the gaming news. Luke brings up an interesting article from IGN about the psychology of loot boxes and Larry wants to know if the VR trend has already collapsed. Plus, Call of Duty WWII, Overwatch updates, and the possibility of an SNES Classic.

Time Stamps

- 11:02 - Releases of the Week

- 17:10 - Xopics: Pay-to-Loot Systems/The Future of VR

- 56:10 - News: Call of Duty WWII

- 1:01:38 - Overwatch changes Tie Breaker Rules

- 1:05:05 - SNES Classic

- 1:07:06 - Viewer Question (email us p3p@twoleftsticks.com)

- 1:11:25 - RQotW: Would you rather know how or when you are going to die?

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Horizon Zero Dawn Review and Xbox One Game Pass - Player 3 Podcast Episode 101

player3podcast — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 10:47:29 -0500

So, for those of you who hate the banter, you may want to jump in at the 15-minute mark. But if you love it, there is a pretty healthy debate about the size of zebras and cheetahs. Once the game discussion begins, Larry rants about recent changes to Overwatch’s Bastion, Ben introduces the gang to Orisa, and Luke discusses Xbox’s newNetflixx-style Game Pass. Plus, Luke and Ben give their thoughts on Horizon Zero Dawn.

15:34 - Release of the Week
25:00 - Xopics: Bastion is OP
33:25 - Overwatch’s New Character Orisa
41:44 - Xbox One Game Pass
51:26 - News: Switch Sales
57:36 - Switch Amazon PreOrders
58:35 - Destiny 2 Details
1:02:03 - Ghost Recon Wildlands Controversy
1:08:00 - Outlast 2
1:09:30 - Horizon Zero Dawn Review
1:22:45 - RQotW

Episode 100!!! - Player 3 Podcast Episode 100

player3podcast — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 07:51:32 -0500

Luke has no voice in this episode, but that doesn’t stop the gang from talking about GameStop ending the Circle of Life practice, Larry speculates about the new Overwatch character, and the guys ask “What does Xbox have to do to get ahead?”

A New Vita and A Stolen Switch - Player 3 Podcast Episode 99

player3podcast — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:10:40 -0500

One episode away from the big 100! Larry and Luke talk about Overwatch loot boxes and the possibility of a new Playstation Vita. Should Sony reenter the handheld market? They also talk about Bethesda's new games that are apparently bigger than any other games they have released. In the RQotW, the guys discuss which restaurant they would eat at for the rest of their life, if forced to choose.

6:43 - Releases of the Week

10:20 - Xopics: Overwatch Loot Boxes

19:02 - A New PS Vita

31:05 - News: Phil Spencer is meeting with Japanese 3rd Parties

37:30 - Bethesda has some new games brewing.

45:00 - Someone Stole a Switch

50:38 - The Death of PS Now

1:11:27 - RQotW

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Gamestop’s Circle of Life and Destiny 2 - Player 3 Podcast Episode 98

player3podcast — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:50:40 -0500

On this week's episode, Luke — a former manager at GameStop — gives his thoughts on the Circle of Life story. Ben fills us in on the changes coming to Pokemon Go. Larry discusses some rumors swirling about the NES Mini.

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16:17 - Releases of the Week

21:38 - Xopics: NES Classic Mini Coming to the End of Its Life?

28:07 - What do we want to see in Destiny 2?

43:46 - Pokemon Go Update

51:16 - News: Gamestop's Circle of Life Program

1:08:35 - Playground Games new Project 2

1:12:23 - Activision Layoffs

1:16:24 - Sledgehammers Call of Duty

1:21:43 - South Park: The Fractured But Whole Delayed

1:23:43 - RQotW: If you were a Power Ranger...

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The Future of VR and Determining a Game’s Value - Player 3 Podcast Episode 97

player3podcast — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:12:17 -0500

In this week's episode, Luke and Larry talk about what the Zenimax vs. Oculus ruling could mean for the future of virtual reality. then, they tackle The Last Guardian price cut and discuss how people should view price and value for games. Larry freaks out about a moving picture of green that announced Timesplitters Rewind. In this week's Random Question of the Week, the guys talk about their favorite podcasts.

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Timestamps:

9:05 - Releases of the Week 11:34 - Zenimax vs. Oculus 34:22 - A Bunch of Overwatch Mumbojumbo 41:26 - Switch Launch Lineup Defense 47:36 - The Last Guardian Price Cut 56:21 - PS4 Pro sales numbers 1:01:44 - Titanfall 2 Didn't Sell Well 1:08:27 - Devolver Digital and the Travel Ban 1:13:21 - A New Tony Hawk Game 1:15:43: RQotW - What podcasts do you listen to?

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For Honor Beta Impressions and Gaming Backlogs - Player 3 Podcast Episode 96

player3podcast — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:57:13 -0500

Ben, Larry, and Luke get together to talk about the latest gaming news. Larry discusses the For Honor Beta and gives his thoughts on the gameplay. Ben ponders how backwards-compatibility will continue to play a role in the Xbox ecosystem. And Luke wants to know how they guys manage their gaming backlog, only to reveal his totally nerdy way of doing so.

The Timestamps will be a bit inaccurate this week due to unforeseen circumstances.

7:45 - What Have You Been Playing

11:57 - Releases of the Week

13:54 - Scorpio and Backwards Compatibility

18:35 - Gaming Backlogs

25:45 - For Honor Beta

36:27 - Project Sorpio and VR

47:00 - Import Tariffs

53:04 - Hideo Kojima and Sexualization in Games

59:40 - Battlefield 1 DLC

1:01:22 - Ghost Recon Wildlands Beta Announced

1:04:22 - Prey Release Date

1:05:34 - RQotW Game: Pokemon? Created or Contrived?

Will the Switch Succeed and 2017 Predictions - Player 3 Podcast Ep. 94

player3podcast — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 19:49:22 -0500

The guys look into their crystal ball and tell you what will happen this year — but likely won’t. Plus, they tackle the Switch Presentation. Subscribe and leave a review.

3:21 - Releases of the Week

5:16 - 2017 Predictions

24:00 - Switch

53:01 - Scalebound Cancelled

58:58 - Gears of War Sued

1:01:58 - Guerrilla Cambridge Closed

1:02:55 - For Honor Beta

1:04:21 - RQotW

Switch Price and NES Shortage: Player 3 Podcast Episode 91

player3podcast — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:37:59 -0500

On this week’s episode, Luke and Larry discuss the leaked Nintendo Switch prices and why Nintendo short-baked the NES Mini.

5:00 - Releases of the Week
8:52 - Nintendo Switch
19:33 - NES Mini
37:48 - PS4 Pro
43:50 - Halo’s 15th Anniversary
54:30 - Watch Dogs 2
59:23 - RQotW

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