Is Microsoft Buying EA? | The Video Game Pals Episode 41

#NotNolan, the meteoric rise of Nintendo Switch and the rumor of Microsoft buying EA are all on the docket for this week's episode of The Video Game Pals. PLUS: Monster Hunter! -What we're playing -Monster Hunter: World Review -Random Question of the Week! DA NEWS: 1. Biowarre’s Anthem has been officially delayed to 2019 (but not TECNHICALLY delayed according to EA): https://www.polygon.com/2018/1/30/16952414/bioware-anthem-delayed-battlefield-2018-release-date-electronic-arts 2. Speaking of delays, Rockstar has officially announced another delay for their highly anticipated follow up to Red Dead Redemption: https://kotaku.com/red-dead-redemption-2-delayed-again-coming-in-october-1822627232 3. In brighter news we got details about Far Cry 5’s season pass plans and they sound like a hoot and a half: https://www.polygon.com/2018/2/2/16964762/far-cry-5-season-pass-gold-dlc-far-cry-3-price-release-date 4. And now on to the not so fun stuff. Counter-Strike co-creator Jess Cliffe has been suspended from Valve and arrested for allegations of “sexual misconduct with a child.”: https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2018/2/2/16963890/counter-strike-jess-cliffe-arrested-suspended-valve 5. GDC has chosen to revoke an award for Atari founder Nolan Bushnell after #NotNolan movement erupts on twitter: https://www.polygon.com/2018/1/31/16955152/nolan-bushnell-gdc-pioneer-award-notnolan-metoo 6. Nintendo Switch Online: https://twitter.com/nintendoamerica/status/958872936257019904 7. Mario Kart Tour: https://twitter.com/nintendoamerica/status/958876622517452801 8. Nintendo and Illumination Studios: 9. Switch has already passed the Wii U’s lifetime sales: https://www.polygon.com/2018/1/31/16954676/nintendo-switch-sales-hardware-numbers-wii-u Meat and Potatoes: Is Microsoft considering the acquisition of another major Games studio? https://www.polygon.com/2018/1/29/16930892/xbox-one-exclusive-games-analysis-microsoft Outro Music: "Swanky Ballroom Party For Sophisticated People" by Adhesive Wombat - @adhesivewombat The Video Game Pals is The Pals Network's weekly video game podcast where we talk about video games, the news and how it all makes us feel. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Thompson: twitter.com/RelicVampire Andy: twitter.com/tiger_millions Peggy: twitter.com/MoiraiOW