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JAM 82: Apple vs Fortnite

There's a new reality series using the SIMS as a basis (because of course there is). Epic is in a HUGE pissing match with Apple. Will we start to see camera man shots in Overwatch league? There was XBox Series X sighting in the wild; and speaking of Microsoft, they gave us more info on xCloud. We discuss all this, and don't fall or get pushed off, on this episode of Joystick & Mouse!

 

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https://www.cnet.com/news/why-the-sims-reality-show-sparkd-is-groundbreaking-for-gamers/

https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/gaming/the-sims-sparkd-reality-tv-show-a4493361.html

https://www.ign.com/articles/apple-removes-fortnite-from-ios-app-store

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/epic-says-apple-has-retaliated-ferociously-files-f/1100-6481043/

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/video-games/do-esports-have-camera-operators-sort-they-get-yelled-more-n1236201

https://twistedvoxel.com/xbox-series-x-stylish-pictures-germany/

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/04/microsoft-reveals-more-details-about-its-xcloud-game-streaming-service.html

JAM 81: The Petty Controller Debacle

Microsoft walks back on play all the games! We really are going to get to explore Amalor again. Man, I hope that PS5 controller is good because you are going to HAVE to use it. Zelda monster parts used to cure desease in a new book by John Boyne and Google just can't get it right with Stadia. This and pretty lights on this episode of Joystick and Mouse!

 

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https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/23/21335984/microsoft-xbox-series-x-exclusive-next-gen-promise

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/kingdoms-of-amalur-re-reckoning-pre-order-info-edi/1100-6478038/

https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/3/21352382/sony-ps5-playstation-4-controllers-new-ps4-support-games

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/aug/03/john-boyne-accidentally-includes-zelda-video-game-monsters-in-novel

https://cloudywithachanceofgames.com/too-many-users-error-message-being-reported-for-stadia

 

JAM 80: Microsoft Leads Next Gen?

Microsoft did a thing and Master Chief approves. What exactly is Nintendo's end game? The incredible color changing PS5. You're going to get more bang for your buck and a stealthy samurai on this edition of Joystick and Mouse!

 

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https://www.cnet.com/how-to/xbox-games-showcase-everything-announced-including-halo-infinite-forza-more-for-xbox-series-x/

https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/23/21331829/xbox-series-x-games-showcase-news-microsoft

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-games-showcase

https://gamingbolt.com/what-in-the-world-is-going-on-with-nintendo

https://mp1st.com/news/report-leaked-images-suggest-ps5-white-covers-are-swappable

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/07/16/players-first-you-are-the-future-of-gaming/

JAM 79: Game Prices Increase!

The Last of Us Part 2 is timely. Ubisoft has new games. Video games are getting more expensive. People are arguing over gambling again. Stadia has a new game. And Sasquatches are sneaky on this episode of Joystick & Mouse!

 

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https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/last-us-part-ii-set-pandemic-ravaged-america-fans-don-n1232160

 

https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/12/21320607/ubisoft-forward-biggest-news-far-cry-6-assassins-creed-valhalla-hyper-scape-watch-dogs-legion

 

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-forward-all-the-games-and-announcements/1100-6479366/?ftag=NLS-04-10aaa1d

 

https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/7/21314545/console-video-game-price-increase-70-video-game-ps5-xbox-series-x

 

https://www.businessinsider.com/classifying-video-game-loot-boxes-as-gambling-2020-7

 

https://www.techspot.com/news/85697-stadia-exclusive-crayta-launches-july-1-showcase-platform.html

 

JAM 78: #BelieveWomen

We are going to tackle one of those sensitive topics, but it's one that we think needs to be addressed. If you have been anywhere near social media this past week, you know there have been a multitude of women coming forward to share their experiences of sexual abuse by members of the gaming/streaming community. These stories are heart wrentching and we applaud them for having the bravery to come forward and share them. We want to discuss this topic and why women in gaming are treated so poorly.

 

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https://www.pcgamer.com/wows-top-competitive-raid-guild-is-collapsing-amid-multiple-accusations-of-sexual-assault-and-abuse/?utm_content=buffer96d21&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=buffer-pcgamertw

https://twitter.com/CtRGuild/status/1276598921318395904

https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/25/21303185/twitch-sexual-harassment-assault-permanent-bans-streamers

https://www.wired.com/story/cloud-gaming-infrastructure-arms-race/

JAM 77: Goodbye Mixer

Mixer is a short lived streaming service. EA tries to win us over again. Speaking of again, Cyberpunk 2077 gets another delay. And we're going to be taking pictures of Pokemon. All this, and gaming gets lost in the fog, on this episode of Joystick and Mouse!

 

https://www.pcgamer.com/mixer-is-shutting-down-moving-partners-to-facebook-gaming/

http://www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/the-biggest-announcements-from-ea-play-2020/

http://www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/cyberpunk-2077-delayed-to-november-19/

https://www.gameinformer.com/pokemon-presents/2020/06/17/new-pokemon-snap-announced-for-switch

https://www.techspot.com/news/85514-sega-reveals-fog-gaming-concept-uses-japanese-arcade.html

JAM 76: PlayStation 5 Reveal and Discussion

This week it's Sony's turn to have it's moment in the sun... or dark depending on your perspective. As usual Sony couldn't get out of it's own way and faltered on the message but, hey, the new hardware is pretty... isn't it? We disect the PS5 reveal event in all it's glory on this week's Joystick & Mouse.

 

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https://www.theringer.com/2020/6/12/21289085/sony-playstation-5-reveal-ratchet-clank

https://www.cnet.com/news/sonys-ps5-design-is-bold-daring-and-future-facing-playstation-ceo-says/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/06/14/heres-sonys-somewhat-confusing-list-of-28-confirmed-ps5-games/#53812d6c26c8

https://www.ign.com/articles/every-playstation-5-exclusive-from-sonys-ps5-event

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/amid-fan-confusion-playstation-insists-spider-man-ps5s-reveal-was-not-misleading/

https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/12/21288955/sony-ps5-playstation-5-digital-edition-price-xbox-series-x-price-competition

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-trends/Sony-PS5-aims-to-beat-cloud-gaming-to-the-punch-by-keeping-users

JAM 75: No, YOU'RE a Hanzo Main! (ft. TVsTravis)

COVID-19 is STILL changing all the things, how will the shit show that is 2020 affect the gaming landscape and the world of gaming makes it's way into the mainstream. That and a new player (sort of) in the cloud gaming arena and we welcome a very special guest on this episode of Joystick and Mouse.

 

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https://www.essentiallysports.com/backwards-compatibility-of-video-games-good-bad-sony-playstation-xbox-series-x-esports-news/

https://www.looper.com/212508/2020-is-changing-gaming-and-no-one-noticed/

https://www.inverse.com/gaming/overwatch-hanzo-main-meaning-insult

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/05/30/cloud-gaming-gets-official-steam-support-with-steam-cloud-play-beta/

JAM 74: Don't Jump Off Roofs

We are spending a ton of money on games during lock down. Some folks in China are vying for parents of the year. Are video games really addictive and Epic games is killing it this week. This along with a special guest and some mobile cloud gaming news on this weeks Joystick and Mouse.

 

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https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/15/21260364/american-gaming-spending-new-quarterly-record

https://www.cnet.com/news/video-game-sales-spike-as-we-all-shelter-in-place/

https://au.yahoo.com/news/siblings-addicted-game-lockdown-jump-building-234347281.html

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200513143803.htm

https://wccftech.com/tim-sweeney-explains-exactly-why-the-ps5s-ssd-and-i-o-architecture-is-way-more-efficient-than-pcs/

https://www.lightreading.com/5g/atandt-narrowly-beats-verizon-t-mobile-in-5g-cloud-gaming-tests/d/d-id/759419

JAM 73: The Great Assassin's Creed Debate

Was there such a thing as stealth vikings? Microsoft was just sort of meh on their latest announcements but have decided to play nice with Sony. All that along with one of those best of discussions on this episode of Joystick and Mouse. Oh, and Alex has an announcement to make!

 

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https://www.pcgamer.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-release-date-trailer-gameplay/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/05/09/microsoft-just-showed-an-uncomfortable-truth-about-the-xbox-series-x-and-ps5/amp/

https://growngaming.com/adult-gamers/favourite-video-game-intro/

https://kotaku.com/microsoft-and-sony-announce-vague-cloud-gaming-partners-1834821006