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Episode 100 - The Gaming Hub Fanfest II and Parris Lilly Interview Jun 08, 2018

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This week, we celebrate both 2 years and 100 episodes as we look forward to E3 2018 this weekend. We also do four giveaways on this episode to members of our community that submitted questions!

Crackdown 3 was delayed once again - what does this mean for the Microsoft conference at E3 this year, and for Xbox in general? Does it give us reason to be worried, and does it signal that they may have something that we haven't anticipated ready to announce on Sunday?

Finally, we're so happy to have been joined by Parris Lilly, co-host of Gamertag Radio, for an extended interview on the show. He talks about how he got into podcasting, his favorite memories attending E3, how he got to give Phil Spencer direct feedback on Kinect, and what he's most looking forward to at E3 this year.

We have extensive E3 coverage planned for this year, with a new episode dedicated to each major conference starting with Electronic Arts on Saturday, all the way through Nintendo on Tuesday. Please subscribe so you never miss a moment of our coverage, and use the links below to join our awesome and growing community!

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Episode 99 - E3 2018 Predictions Show Jun 02, 2018

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It's almost time for E3 2018, and we have our predictions for this year's show ready to go! We talk games like Halo, Fallout, Zelda, Mass Effect, and more. Which company do we think will come out on top, and what do they have to do to emerge victorious at this year's show?

In news, we talk about the reveals of Fallout 76 and Assassin's Creed: Odyssey - are we sick of companies ruining potential E3 surprises? Also, Bungie is getting a large investment allowing them to become a multi-franchise studio. Are we excited for more games from the Halo and Destiny developer?

We also detail the new games hitting stores this next week, as well as the new games hitting Games With Gold and PS+ in June. As always, we answer community qurestions in our fan mail segment.

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Episode 98 - E3 2018 Preview May 29, 2018

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On this special episode of The Gaming Hub, we take a look at E3 2018 and each company, anticipating what they might have up their sleeves at the biggest gaming show of the year. Will EA bring more than Anthem and Battlefield V? How excited is Steven for Kingdom Hearts? We talk about what Bethesda ahs to do to keep their amazing momentum from previous E3 shows, and what Ubisoft has to do in order to not leave us feeling "meh" about their show.

As for the big three, we know Nintendo has Pokemon and Smash Brothers to show off this year, but what else is Graham hoping to see from his favorite console maker? We dig into whether Sony is the runaway favorite to "win" E3 in 2018 and what would have to happen for them to lose, as well as what Microsoft has to deliver this year in what is a pivotal E3 for the Xbox.

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Episode 97 - Battlefield V or Black Ops IV? May 26, 2018

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Battlefield V was revealed this week, with new modes, no Premium Pass, and a return to the World War II setting. Is this the game we wanted from DICE, and will the (sort of) Battle Royale mode in it appeal to us as gemers? We discuss the war stories, Combined Arms, and how Grand Operations will add an element of Battle Royale to the game. Ultimately, now that we've seen both Battlefield V and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, which do we think we'll be playing more of come October?

We also discuss the loaded October release schedule, how Death Stranding will rely on collaboration, and the rumors that Nintendo will be developing a Nintendo 64 mini console for release. Finally, for fans of Madden, it's coming out early this year - how excited are we?

We detail all new releases for each console in our releases segment, and answer plenty of questions in our fan mail segment at the end of the show. To be entered for future giveaways, join our community and submit questions to be read on the show.

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Episode 96 - Do Video Games Deserve Second Chances? May 19, 2018

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was revealed this week, and we have our reactions ready. Does the lack of single player in the new game bother us, and what do we think about the new Battle Royale mode called Blackout? Aside from Call of Duty, are we happy that Battle Royale is the new trend in gaming? We discuss the likelihood that the new craze will become a staple in all shooter games going forward.

There were more delays this week, including Ubisoft's Skull and Bones, which was delayed until 2019. We discuss whether it's better to delay a game (sometimes even multiple times) or to keep the release date promise and continue to support the game post-release to make the experience better. Do games like The Division, Sea of Thieves, and the original Titanfall deserve second chances months or more after release?

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Episode 95 - Are We Excited For Nintendo's Online Service? May 12, 2018

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This week, Nintendo announced their online service for just $20 per year, but is it a good value? We get into a spirited discussion about the features it does and does not offer, and we don't all agree on whether or not it is a good service. In other news, Sony finally announced it's E3 conference date and time - is it a change from years past?

Walmart Canada has appeared to ruin a good portion of the upcoming surprise announcements at E3, and we take the time to both blame Graham and discuss the potential announcements and how much impact they will have. Finally, what steps is Microsoft taking to close the gap in exclusive titles with Sony?

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Episode 94 - Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer Reactions and Much More! May 05, 2018

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This week marked the release of the third trailer of Rockstar's highly anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2. What were our reactions? And what are we hoping to see in the new game when it releases this fall? Also, Destiny 2 has the Warmind expansion incoming - will it be enough to get any of us back into the game?

Season 4 of Fortnite started this week, and one of our hosts is going to start playing it more, as well as stremaing. What do the changes mean for the game and what has been the secret of its success? Finally, we talk about Xbox's increased console sales and we list our top five PlayStation 4 games that we've played so far.

We detail all new releases for each console in our releases segment, and answer plenty of questions in our fan mail segment at the end of the show, including conducting our monthly giveaway! To be entered for future giveaways, join our community and submit questions to be read on the show.

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Episode 93 - Will Universities Be the Future of E-Sports? Apr 28, 2018

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We apologize for the technical issues very early in the episode. For the first few minutes, Graham's voice is choppy, but it corrects itself in the first 10 minutes. Thanks for your understanding and support!

With Ashland University announcing that they will offer scholarships to players for a Fortnite E-Sports team, does this signal the beginning of the NCAA getting into gaming as a competitive sport? The Gaming Hub team discusses this question and a lot more of this week's gaming news, including Nintendo's E3 conference announcement, Sony's insane console sales numbers, and what we would like to see from the upcoming Nintendo online service.

In addition, Graham and Steve debate whether God of War or Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the better choice if someone has $60 to spend. We detail the releases for the upcoming week and the new free games for May, including Xbox's impressive Games With Gold lineup for the month before E3. Finally, we answer some great questions from the community in our weekly Fan Mail segment.

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Episode 92 - How Great Games Bring Out the Best and Worst in Gaming Apr 21, 2018

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This week marked the release of the PlayStation 4's highly anticipated God of War, and reviews were overwhelmingly positive. However, the release also brought out some negativity, and we discuss the reaction to some reviews and posts regarding Sony's hugely anticipated game. When does a review deserve criticism? Also, Steve has had a chance to play a little of God of War, and we get his thoughts on the game.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 might not have a campaign when it releases this fall, and we discuss the impact that might have on the game, and what the overall strategy for Activision is here. In addition, Dark Souls Remastered gets a delay on the Nintendo Switch, and we discuss the top games that you can play on the Xbox One right now in case you can't play God of War on the PlayStation. Where did games like Halo 5, The Witcher 3, Grand Theft Auto V, and Sunset Overdrive rank for us?

Finally, we break down the biggest upcoming releases on all three major consoles, as well as answer questions from the community in our Fan Mail segment. Join our community today using the links below to be entered to win one of our monthly giveaways!

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