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McDonald's DualSense Weirdness + No Story DLC or Sequel for Tales of Arise Aug 05, 2021

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We're back to get you through the middle of the week with episode 118 of Today's News Tonight, in which we're joined by longtime Super Deluxe Games Cast (SDGC) producer Derek Van Dyke to chat about that weird McDonald's DualSense controller concept, the recent revelation that Tales of Arise will be a standalone release with no post-launch story DLC or sequel bait, the latest on the ongoing Activision-Blizzard dumpster fire, the return of an incredible Rhythm Heaven fan project to celebrate the series' 15th anniversary, and more!
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Halo Battle Royale Datamined + Pokémon GO Reverses Accessibility Aug 03, 2021

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In episode 117 of Today's News Tonight, we're joined once more by Yoshiller as we discuss the new Halo Infinite datamine that may have revealed a Battle Royale mode, Pokémon GO reversing the accessibility changes made during the pandemic, Team ASOBI teasing their "most ambitious game yet," and more!

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Horizon Forbidden West Delayed + NEW Animal Crossing Datamine Jul 31, 2021

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In episode 116, Bannon Rudis joins the GVG crew to discuss Horizon Forbidden West's rumored delay, The possibility of Brewster's Cafe coming to Animal Crossing New Horizons, the latest on the Activision suit, and much more!

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Nintendo's Nixed Tokyo 2020 Olympics Plans & PAX West COVID-19 Safety Protocols Updated Jul 29, 2021

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If you'd like to stand in solidarity with the Activision-Blizzard employees who are striking and speaking out to demand better and equal treatment of women in the video game industry, please consider donating to any of the following charities to support their noble cause:
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We're back with episode 115 of Today's News Tonight, in which we're joined once again by Twitch streamer/speedrunner/fighting game demon/beloved GVG community member Vash to chat about Nintendo's canceled Tokyo 2020 plans, PAX West now requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for entry, Activision-Blizzard employees striking amid the ongoing lawsuit and allegations, Street Fighter V's upcoming Summer Update presentation, and more!
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Pokémon Live Action Series + Skyward Sword HD Sales Success! Jul 27, 2021

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In episode 114 of Today's News Tonight, we're making it more of a chill day as Ash is out sick. So join Derrick and Steve as they discuss a Pokémon live action Netflix series entering early development, the Dead Space remake not containing microtransactions, some slight news on Final Fantasy XVI, the sales success of Skyward Sword HD, and more!

"Region Locked" Book Releases & Activision Lawsuit Details Jul 24, 2021

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Dazz and Greg from Did You Know Gaming? join the GVG crew to discuss their new book "Region Locked" (which is available now!), the Activision situation, the Tokyo 2021 Olympics' Parade of Nations being accompanied by video game music, and more!

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Beyond Good & Evil 2 Lives + Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series on Other Platforms? Jul 22, 2021

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It's time for episode 112 of Today's News Tonight, and as such, we're joined by Mega Man subreddit administrator and beloved GVG community member OneOneTwo to discuss Square Enix's recent Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Q&A and their claim that the series could come to other platforms given "enough demand," Ubisoft signaling that Beyond Good & Evil 2 may yet live, the International Game Developers Association calling for the cessation of all NFT and blockchain use by devs, those super weird Mega Man X DiVE commercials, and more!
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NEO: The World Ends with You Leaks + Nintendo Disputes Switch OLED Profit Margin Jul 20, 2021

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In episode 111 of Today's News Tonight, the GVG crew is joined by Twitch streamer and graphic designer, illuMattea! Let's discuss NEO: The World Ends With You's weekend leak, Nintendo actually speaking up about a rumor concerning the Switch OLED, Tencent acquiring Sumo Digital, Dragon Quest XII shaping the series' future for years to come, and more!
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Steam Deck is Valve’s Switch Clone + Streets of Rage 4 DLC Impressions Jul 17, 2021

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We're closing out the week with episode 110 of Today's News Tonight, in which the GVG crew chats about Valve's recent reveal of their Steam Deck portable, our impressions of Streets of Rage 4's new "Mr. X Nightmare" DLC, the Metroid Dread Report's third volume, Netflix interest in introducing video games to their streaming platform, and more!

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl + Persona 25th Anniversary Announcements Teased Jul 15, 2021

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Episode 109 of Today's News Tonight is here, and this time we're joined by superstar Inti Creates producer Matt Papa to chat about the recent reveal of the Smash-esque Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, Persona's 25th anniversary's newly-launched website and the announcement teases therein, EVO returning to Vegas with a live, in-person event later this year, Mega Man X DiVE finally getting an official launch date, new comments made by Tetsuya Nomura to Famitsu about the possibility of a Final Fantasy X-3, and more!
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