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Episode 150 - Another New Xbox Console Possibly on the Way and EA Changes Their E3 Strategy Mar 08, 2019

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This week, we talk about the rumors that Xbox will introduce a disc-less Xbox One S that will go on sale in May. Who is this console for? Is it smart to release it in the early part of the year? Finally, if they're releasing it before E3 this year, what could that mean for their E3 plans as far as announcements go? We don't all agree here, as Steven feels the Xbox One is currently not worth a purchase (we come to Xbox's defense though - a little).

Devil May Cry 5 looks great and is scoring very well in reviews so far. Only one of us is getting the game at launch though - why is Graham sold on it and the rest of us aren't? In PlayStation news, the early feedback on Days Gone has been very positive overall. We talk about why and see if we can get Graham to at least think about getting the game next month when it releases. MLB19 also is bringing a couple of new modes this year, and we discuss our feelings about each one. Spoilers: we're really excited about one of them.

To wrap up news, EA announced that they will not be holding a press conference at E3 this year, focusing instead on more live streams and a kickoff event on the Friday night before E3. Is it a good idea for EA to skip the conference portion of the event, and why might they have chosen this strategy?

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Episode 149 - New Pokemon Game Announced and News on Jedi Fallen Order Mar 01, 2019

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This week, we talk a lot of Nintendo, as we learned of Pokemon Sword and Shield. Graham and Steven look forward to the game and discuss what they're most looking forward to with the first mainline Pokemon game to come to a console. Also on the Nintendo front, the release date of the Resident Evil 0, 4, and Resident Evil Remastered ports were released this week. Will any of us be buying them?

We learned very little about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order last year at E3, but more information is coming at Star Wars Celebration in April. What are we hoping to see from the new Star Wars game Respawn is developing? Also, why can't many Star Wars fans enjoy new Star Wars content? Finally, rumors are swirling about a new Fallout game after Amazon used the countdown image as a placeholder for a new Bethesda game this week, and we might have learned the release date for The Outer Worlds. We discuss all that and more on this week's episode!

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Episode 148 - Is Xbox's Game Pass Coming to Switch? Feb 23, 2019

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We begin this week with the news that Reggie Fils-Aime is retiring as president of Nintendo of America effective in April. We take a moment to reflect on his career and celebrate his contributions to gaming and his role as a positive force in the gaming world. Also, we talk in-depth about both Crackdown 3 and Anthem, and our experiences so far with each. It's not all bad, as there are positives for both games.

Finally, we dig into Microsoft's first-party games problem in comparison to the exclusives Sony and Nintendo offer on their systems. How did Xbox arrive at this point, and how do they recover? In addition, we discuss the rumor that Xbox Game Pass could be coming to the Nintendo Switch soon and the implications partnerships like that could have on the industry as a whole.

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Episode 147 - Activision Layoffs and New Nintendo Games Announced Feb 15, 2019

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This week, Activision announced over 800 jobs were being cut during their quarterly earnings call. We talk about the decision, as well as the outrage from some of the gaming community and the reality that our favorite hobby is also a huge industry where financial results often come first for publishers. In other news, the DICE awards were this week, and God of War did incredibly well again. We discuss that and some of the other winners from the awards.

Also, Nintendo had another direct this week where they announced a lot of games coming to the Switch. Some new and some are remakes, but we discuss the biggest announcements here. Finally, Sony's Shawn Layden spoke this week about both the decision for PlayStation to not be at E3 2019 and the possibility that we will be looking at a time where you can play all games regardless of which console you own in the future.

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Episode 146 - Apex Legends Launches and Xbox Live on Switch Feb 10, 2019

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This week, The Gaming Hub Podcast discusses the launch of Apex Legends, the new Battle Royale shooter from Respawn. It has received a lot of positive feedback, so how do we like it? Also, what does this mean for the future of Titanfall and for Battlefield V's own battle royale mode, Firestorm. Is Electronic Arts allowing similar games and modes under its umbrella to compete with each other yet again?

In other news, Xbox Live will be headed to IOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch soon. We get into what this could mean for the Nintendo Switch, and how much of Xbox Live we think will actually be accessible on the Nintendo platform. Also, we discuss the recent string of collaborations between Xbox and Nintendo, and what that relationship could mean for gaming in the future. Finally, rumors surfaced that the PlayStation 5 will have backwards compatibility - what does that mean for the next gen landscape?

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Episode 145 - Anthem's Demo and Xbox's E3 Plans Feb 06, 2019

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Join us for Episode 145 of The Gaming Hub Podcast! Apologies for the late upload!

Episode 144 - Could Fallout 76 Be Going Free to Play? Jan 28, 2019

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This week, we discuss the rumors that Fallout 76 might be going free to play soon. Bethesda has denied these rumors, but we talk about the chances that it could actually happen in 2019. More EA Star Wars news surfaced this week regarding what Bioware wanted to do with the license, and we dig into that as well.

In other news, Kingdom Hearts 3 reviews are starting to come in, and Steven shares his thoughts on them thus far. Anthem's betas are here - how excited are we to get our hands on the game and try it out? Finally, did Best Buy really drop a hint as to when Death Stranding will be released?

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Episode 143 - Should EA Keep the Star Wars License? Jan 20, 2019

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With a lot of big new releases now approaching, we discuss the news this week that Anthem will have matchmaking for every activity in the game. Will this make for a more seamless experience in the game, and does it affect our excitement level for Electronic Arts' much hyped competitor to Destiny?

Speaking of EA, they also announced more changes to their planned Star Wars offerings this week. With the perception of disorganization and no clear plan for what to do with the Star Wars license, is it time to start asking if EA is the right company to have the license? If they're not, which developer or publisher would we love to see take Star Wars? We get into the latest news and rumors around Star Wars games, including what we know about the upcoming Jedi Fallen Order game.

In other news, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is getting a new addition for Blackout, Hitman's developer is getting a second studio, and the real-life Pinkertons aren't happy with Rockstar and Red Dead Redemption 2. We discuss all of that on this week's episode as well.

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Episode 142 - Bungie and Activision Split, Plus 2019 Predictions! Jan 13, 2019

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This week, we discuss the announced split between Bungie and Activision. What does this mean for the future of Destiny? We talk about the implications of Bungie retaining the rights to the Destiny franchise, as well as discussing who we think initiated the breakup. Are we more or less excited for the future Destiny 3 based on this announcement?

In other news, a new Alien game was announced - and it is a mobile only game. Are fans right to be upset about the game only being available for mobile devices? What are the benefits of the studio to make it mobile only? Also, CES was this week, and that meant the announcement of new TVs for us to feast our eyes on. We discuss two of the ones that really caught our eye, and make guesses as to how much they'll cost.

Finally, we take the time to make some predictions for what will happen in the world of gaming in 2019. Will we see The Last of Us 2? Will the PlayStation 5 be announced and revealed? Will Nintendo release an upgraded version of the Switch? We make predictions about these, and many more gaming items for 2019.

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