After some scheduled and unscheduled time off, Sean and Marc are back to discuss some of the big topics going on in gaming right now.

The Xbox 360 store is the latest digital store to get the dreaded "going offline" announcement. The guys discuss some of their favorite games from the console, if there's anything that isn't backward compatible they may consider purchasing, And if this will empower Sony to once again announce a date for the PS3/PSP/Vita store closings as well.

Sean's also been playing some indie titles, mainly Venba, which he absolutely loved, and also Daymare 1994 which is an indie title heavily inspired by Resident Evil. Also, of course, Wrestlequest too. Both guys also have some thoughts on the Twisted Metal Peacock show, why it is successful, and if it deserves of being a highly beloved show for the streaming service.

You can also check out a more robust review of Twisted Metal on our channel via TV Party Tonight with the Radulich crew here: https://youtube.com/live/kW3Tl5QlAqA

Plus, Alan Wake 2 gets delayed by 10 days, Netflix officially begins a cloud gaming beta, Naoki Yoshida wishes there were only one gaming console, the Nintendo Switch 2 could be coming in 2024, and much more!

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Timestamps:

00:00:30 START and Why there's been no podcast the last few weeks

00:04:25 Housekeeping

------- Games We Are Playing ------

00:06:35 Diablo IV (Marc Finished Diablo IV in Co-op)

00:15:05 Marc Buys Another Classic Game

00:16:35 Twisted Metal TV Show on Peacock (Sean & Marc)

00:19:20 Wrestlequest (Sean)

00:27:30 Venba (Sean)

00:33:00 Daymare 1994 (Sean)

------ What's in the News -----

00:36:45 Are Xbox Series X Wraps Cool Looking?

----- Major Topics -----

00:40:50 Xbox 360 Digital Store Shutting Down July 29, 2024

00:58:00 Netflix starts a Cloud Gaming Beta For PC and TV's & Some Brief Thoughts on PlayStation Portal

------- More News ---------

01:11:10 Thoughts on PS5 Slim & Naoki Yoshida Wishes There was only one home console

01:15:30 Alan Wake 2 is delayed 10 days to October 27

01:17:30 Charles Martinet is no longer the voice of Mario

01:22:30 Actual Conversations Are Being Had About the Release Cadence of Pokemon Games

01:29:30 Like A Dragon: Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will have a Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Demo in it.

01:35:10 Apple & Tetris Company Getting Sued over using the plot of a published book without consent for the film

------ The End ------

01:41:05 Games Coming out this week: Armored Core VI, Wrestlequest, & More!

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