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YoVG # 433 What if XBOX never existed? Mar 31, 2024

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For most of us, the original Xbox was a bit of a blip. It had good games but compared to the other consoles it seemed bulky, inept, unrefined even. During its first few years most gamers would have argued it was a forgettable system - even if they loved Halo.

But what if it had never happened? If Microsoft looked at the game industry in the late 90s and decided it wasn't worth jumping into? Would the Gamecube have done better? Would the Dreamcast had a follow up? I'd argue Microsoft, and the Xbox, had a far deeper impact on gaming, and even the world at large, than we think.

YoVG # 432 What If... The GameCube Was Successful Mar 20, 2024

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Continuing our What If series with another Nintendo Alt History: we're exploring the timeline where GameCube was a success. Do we get the Wii? The Switch? Does Nintendo pursue their "Blue Ocean" strategy at all? Does Xbox have the same level of success?

All questions connected to Nintendo's less than stellar GameCube generation.

YoVG # 431 What if... Nintendo Bought Pokemon in 1996? Mar 14, 2024

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Is anyone doing alt-history for videogames? Is that a thing?

This week we're talking about alternate history. There's no denying that Pokemon is a juggernaut and there is a real good reason Nintendo bought 33.3% of the company. But what if they had bought the company outright? Would Pokemon be what it is today? If not, what would be different? Better? Worse?

YoVG # 430 Helldivers do it right! Mar 07, 2024

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Suicide Squad... Foam Stars... Skull and Bones... Many fail. Crushed beneath the expectations and disappointments of gamers.

But Helldivers? They do it right. Again. And Again. And Again. For (Managed) Democracy. For Liberty (in accordance with the government of Super Earth). And to protect our way of life.

What lessons should other live service games take from this? What lessons will execs inevitably ignore? Let's talk about everything we love about Helldivers 2!

YoVG # 429 Grim Beginnings 2024 Feb 29, 2024

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Nintendo continues its crusade against emulation and more lay offs announced. 2024 has had a rough start for the gaming industry, and we might still be at the top of the drop. Licensed games will be cancelled, and more talent shifting will happen over the next year. What does that mean for the first parties? Third?

Let's talk about the news (and Star Wars here and there)

YoVG # 428 Nintendo Does It Different Feb 23, 2024

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Nintendo had a Partner Direct, and while there might not have been anything mind blowing - there was a little something for everyone. Which highlights how Nintendo is playing its own game. Especially when you contrast it to the news coming out of Sony and Microsoft these days.

YoVG # 427 The Future of Microsoft Games Feb 16, 2024

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Was today's (feb 15th) extra special Xbox podcast with Phil Spencer, Matt Booty, and Sara Bond as important as anticipated? No. No world changing news.

Was it a nothingburger? Also no. There was valuable information and insight to be had.

So let's jump into it together!

YoVG # 426 EVO + Rebirth! Feb 08, 2024

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Sony had a special State of Play for FF7 Rebirth and dropped a demo. Plus EVO announcements came out. Lots to be excited about!

YoVG # 425 Sony's State of Play 2024 Feb 01, 2024

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Well, everyone's cards seem to be on the table now. Did our predictions for Sony stand up? Let's find out.

YoVG # 424 First Party Line Up 2024 Predictions Jan 25, 2024

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Xbox put all its cards on the table right away this year. Let's talk about their Developer Direct, and then jump into what we hope/expect to see from Nintendo and Sony.

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