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How Do We Preserve Online Games? | The Video Game Pals Episode 44

The ESA has again rejected a proposal from video game preservationists to exempt abandoned online games from DMCA copyright law. The Pals dig in to the complex issue of how to preserve these works of art for future generations. PLUS: Could we finally get a Mass Effect trilogy remaster?! DOUBLE PLUS: SMASH BROTHERS?! -What we’re playing -Buy or sell (12:48) DA NEWS: 1. In an effort to cull the wave of cheaters that have plagued the game for months, PUBG Corp has now officially delayed development of several new features for the game: (19:15) https://www.polygon.com/2018/2/20/17032214/new-pubg-map-delay-anti-cheat 2. EA has announced a Remaster of the 2009 racing game Burnout Paradise: (32:17) https://www.polygon.com/2018/2/20/17032438/burnout-paradise-remastered-release-date-trailer-ps4-xbox-one-pc 3. Moving along to the world of Nintendo, it’s time for Andy to get hype because Shin Megami Tensei V has now moved into “full-scale development”: (46:09) https://nintendoeverything.com/shin-megami-tensei-v-full-scale-development-now-underway/ 4. Fire Emblem Heroes made almost $300 Million dollars in its first year: (55:05) https://sensortower.com/blog/fire-emblem-heroes-first-year-revenue 5. Video game insider Emily Rogers a.k.a. ArcadeGirl64 on twitter has revealed that “a Smash bros title will be announced and released for Switch later this year”: (01:04:19) https://mynintendonews.com/2018/02/21/emily-rogersa-smash-bros-title-will-be-announced-and-released-for-switch-later-this-year/ 6. ESA rejects DMCA exemption for abandoned online games: https://www.techspot.com/news/72437-renewed-proposal-seeks-dmca-exemption-abandoned-online-games.html https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/02/21/the-esa-rejects-proposed-dmca-exceptions-to-allow-the-non-profit-and-unofficial-revival-of-dead-online-games/ Meat and Potatoes: How do we preserve online games for historical purposes? (01:15:14) 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

Space Riders Book Club | The Comics Pals Podcast Special

On this Book Club special, The Pals read Black Mask's Space Riders from Alexis Ziritt and Fabian Rangel Jr! And SURPRISE they're pretty divided! PLUS: Darkseid is? The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/MrMarcoAnimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Oscars 2018 Special | The Comics Pals Podcast

It’s Oscar season so Andy and Phil got together to talk about the movies that are nominated, movies that should have gotten more love from the academy, and Justice League, which was neither. Movies they talked about: Shape of Water Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Ladybird Call Me By Your Name The Darkest Hour Bladerunner 2049 Baby Driver Atomic Blonde Logan War of the Planet of the Apes Wind River The Florida Project Get Out Dunkirk The Big Sick The Phantom Thread The Disaster Artist Coco LEGO Batman Boss Baby John Wick 2 The Pals Network is a collection of pop culture journalists and commentators who love to get together and talk about comics, video games and everything in between. Sauce: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/oscars-2018-here-are-our-final-predictions/ The Pals: Andy: https://twitter.com/tiger_millions Phil: https://twitter.com/cyborgbebop

Does Marvel Need a Fresh Start? | The Comics Pals Episode 71

On this episode of The Comics Pals, we break down what was a huge news week, including Diamond (finally) announcing a customer online preorder service, Avengers: Infinity War’s new release date, all the new comic announcements from Marvel, and much more! Be sure to like this and subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/thecomicspals Mailbag- 00:02:35 Random Question of the Week- 00:17:06 Pals Pulls- 00:25:13 Cale - Lobster Johnson Vol 6: Chain Forged in Life, Justice League of America Vol 3: Panic Microverse, Green Hornet #1 Marco - Star Wars #44 Phil - Daredevil by Waid and Samnee Omnibus Sean - Oblivion Song #1 News: Diamond Announces Online Preorder Service: 00:36:00 https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/2/23/17044752/buying-comics-diamond-distributors-pullbox Mark Millar Says DC Films Fail Because Heroes Don't Feel Cool: 00:43:24 https://www.cbr.com/millar-why-marvel-better-than-dc/?utm_source=CBR-FB-P&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=CBR-FB-P&view=list Stalled AT&T and Time Warner Merger Puts DC At Risk: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/02/28/warner-bros-dc-comics-for-sale/ Bendis Announces First New Jinxworld Projects From DC: 00:54:54 https://www.cbr.com/jinxwold-bendis-pearl-cover-dc-comics/ Neil Gaiman Announces Sandman Universe Imprint: 00:59:17 http://ew.com/books/2018/03/01/neil-gaiman-sandman-universe-comics/?utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social Avengers: Infinity War Gets New Release Date: 01:05:32 http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/03/01/avengers-infinity-war-new-release-date-april/ Fox Isn't Slowing Production Of Superhero Films Despite Looming Disney Merger: 01:16:45 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/will-disney-disrupt-foxs-x-men-movie-mega-plans-1088623 Marvel Announces Several New Titles As Part Of Their Fresh Start Initiative: 01:22:23 https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/02/we-who-love-america/553991/ Main Topic: 01:52:44 Is Marvel's 'fresh start' relaunch the shot in the arm the publisher needs to bring back lapsed fans and lure new readers in? Help the Little Shop of Heroes recover from the England Blizzard! https://www.gofundme.com/savedunfermlinecomiccon The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/MrMarcoAnimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

The Future of Horror Games | The Video Game Pals Episode 45

Pete’s taking a much needed vacation this week so Sean is steering the ship! He and the rest of the Pals talk about the ESRB’s new content labeling system for in-app purchases and the future of horror games! PLUS: NEW OVERWATCH HERO ALERT! -RANDOM QUESTION OF THE WEEK- 02:53 DA NEWS: 11:09.5 1) Detroit Become Human launches May 25: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/03/01/detroit-become-human-launches-may-25/ 2) ESRB announces that its content labeling system will add a label for in-app purchases: https://kotaku.com/after-months-of-controversy-esrb-will-add-in-game-purc-1823356171 3) NEW OVERWATCH HERO ALERT: 35:21 https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch/status/968909281448755200 4) Sega accidentally releases Yakuza 6 for free: 44:10.3 https://kotaku.com/sega-accidentally-released-yakuza-6-for-free-1823374555 5) Dishonored/Bioshock Devs announce new Co-op Horror game http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/02/28/former-bioshock-dishonored-devs-announce-new-game-the-blackout-club MEAT AND POTATOES: 55:19 Where do you see horror games going in the future? 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

Crowded's Ted Brandt and Ro Stein Interview & DC's Black Label | The Comics Pals Episode 72

This week, the Pals interview two members of the creative team behind Crowded, Ted Brandt and Ro Stein. The hilarious duo talk about how they broke into the business, why they have a crossbow in their home, and much more! The crew also break down all the biggest news in the industry, including news about DC’s Black Label imprint, the casting of Cheetah for Wonder Woman 2, Avengers: Infinity War taking over Entertainment Weekly, and more! PLUS: Follow Ted and Ro: http://www.brandtandstein.com/ Be sure to leave us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content! Ted Brandt and Ro Stein interview- 00:01:24 Apples and Origins- 00:42:33 Pals Pulls: 00:51:30 Sean/Phil - Green Lantern Earth One HC, Mister Miracle 7 News: DC's Black Label Imprint to Launch In August: 00:55:51 https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-unveils-black-label-imprint/ Kristen Wiig to Play Cheetah In Wonder Woman 2: 01:07:11 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/03/09/wonder-woman-2-villain-cheetah-kristen-wiig-/ Images of the Shazam Costume From the Film Leak: 01:11:53 http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/03/09/a-closer-look-at-zachary-levis-shazam-costume/ Rob Liefeld's Extreme Universe Headed to Netflix: 01:17:22 http://deadline.com/2018/03/deadpool-rob-liefeld-extreme-universe-netflix-film-deal-1202320054/ Avengers: Infinity War Takes Over Entertainment Weekly: 01:21:16 http://ew.com/movies/2018/03/09/josh-brolin-thanos-avengers-infinity-war/ Main Topic: 01:34:13 One of the most prevalent arguments among comic book fans is whether or not characters should be allowed to age and progress through their lives like real humans, or be forced to be rubberbands; characters that can grow and change, but always eventually snapping back to a place that resembles whatever the elevator pitch for them is. A classic example is Spider-Man being reverted back to a broke bachelor after One More Day. The Pals share their feelings about the controversial subject. The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/MrMarcoAnimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

NINTENDO DIRECT HYPE! (ft. Ed of the PartyNerdz) | The Video Game Pals Episode 46

Our Pal Ed is back to get hype about Smash Bros., Mario Tennis Aces and the rest of last week’s Nintendo Direct! PLUS: Life is Strange 2, Monster Hunter: World, PUBG and Days Gone news! Check out Edward Figueroa: @EddieRoadDogg Check out The Party Nerdz: @Partynerdz -What we’re playing: 2:59 -Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle Impressions -Spoiler-free Life is Strange: Farewell Review -Random Question of the Week : 10:58 DA NEWS: 24:48 1. dontnod is working on Life is Strange 2 with a new set of characters: http://lifeisstrange-blog.tumblr.com/post/171559833875/before-the-storms-bonus-episode-farewell-out-now 2. Monster Hunter World is Capcom’s best-selling game of all time, selling over 7 million units before even coming to PC: 30:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztXSXvkMF5Q 3. PUBG’s Roadmap for 2018 has been revealed: 36:43 https://www.playbattlegrounds.com/news/130.pu 4. Days Gone has been delayed until 2019, and that’s just fine: 52:04 http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/03/09/days-gone-delayed-to-2019 Meat and Potatoes: WHAT ELSE WOULD IT BE? NINTENDO DIRECT Y’ALL. 1:00:38 http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/03/09/super-smash-bros-creator-confirms-hes-working-on-switch-version https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180308006404/en/Super-Smash-Bros.-Series-Heads-Nintendo-Switch 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

Chapter 27: The Hills Have Eyes (S2E14)| The Riverdale Review

The Pals are back in the booth this week covering this action packed episode! PLUS: Well, Cale's not here. But you wouldn't even know because of how great the impressions are! Jerks. The Riverdale Review is a weekly conversational review of The CW's Riverdale! The Pals: Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Marco: twitter.com/MrMarcoAnimoto Cale: twitter.com/Totointow

Christopher Sebela Interview & Exclusive Contracts | The Comics Pals Podcast Episode 73

This week writer Christopher Sebela is back on the podcast to defend his Apples and Origins title, and talk about his new books Crowded, Shanghai Red, and Cold War! Then the Pals take a deep dive into the pros and cons of exclusivity contracts in the Big Two! Plus: Sebela switches his favorite Pal?! The betrayal! Check out what Chris Sebela is up to on Twitter: @xtop And keep up with all of his projects: http://www.christophersebela.com/ Be sure to leave us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content! Interview with Christopher Sebela: 00:03:11 Apples and Origins: 00:43:51 Reader Mail: 00:53:37 Random Question of the Week: 01:00:28 Pals Pulls: 01:09:22 Marco - Harrow County #29, Kill or Be Killed #17 Cale - Power Rangers Artist Tribute News: Avengers: Infinity War Trailer #2: 01:11:35 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWepvH6LnEw Puerto Rico Comic Con Still a Go: 01:40:16 https://www.newsarama.com/38984-puerto-rico-needs-this-the-… Ava Duvernay Directing New Gods Film: 01:43:10 http://deadline.com/…/ava-duvernay-new-gods-movie-warner-b…/ Next Wave of DC/Hanna Barbera Comics Inbound: 01:49:27 https://www.cbr.com/dc-hanna-barbera-new-crossover-one-sho…/ Bryan Hill Taking Over Detective Comics: 01:53:08 https://www.newsarama.com/39110-bryan-hill-taking-over-dete… Gail Simone to Write Plastic Man Mini For DC: http://www.syfy.com/…/exclusive-gail-simone-to-write-new-pl… Main Topic: 01:57:14 Recently, Marvel has announced new exclusivity contracts with several superstar writers and that got the Pals wondering whether or not it’s a good thing to be with one company for an extended period of time. So they asked an industry professional! The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/MrMarcoAnimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Is Gaming Culture Crossing Over? | The Video Game Pals Episode 47

Ninja's Earth shattering stream with the likes of Drake, Juju Smith-Schuster and Kim Dotcom has mainstream outlets paying attention to gamer culture in a big way. Is this a sign that gaming culture is starting to crossover into the mainstream? PLUS: Jeff Goldblum, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and much more! -READER MAIL -RANDOM QUESTION OF THE WEEK -DA NEWS: 1. Jeff Goldblum will reprise his role as Dr. Ian Malcolm as he guides players through Jurassic World Evolution! c. https://twitter.com/JW_Evolution/status/973544505826775040?s=19 2. Shadow of the Tomb Raider Will Be Out This Fall & Drops its first teaser trailer: https://kotaku.com/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-will-be-out-this-fall-1823760919 3. The Witcher’s Geralt coming to Soul Calibur 6 which is…something: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/see-the-witchers-geralt-fighting-in-soulcalibur-6/1100-6457425/ 4. Revamped progression is coming to Star Wars Battlefront II: https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/battlefront/battlefront-2/news/progression-update 5. Let’s do some quick fire news before we get into our main topic. Xbox has announced plans for their “Biggest E3 Showing Ever”: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/03/14/e3-2018-venue/ 6. Sega hosted a Sonic Panel at this year’s South by Southwest and announced some exciting new content for Sonic fans: https://www.facebook.com/Sonic/videos/10156191673027418/?hc_ref=ARQtoErgj-yUPYvBCXNj3nz8e01uLHg7x-hH4O4lz8yTO1UWPm1QhZO9BSTmqLLBQQ4 Main Topic: Is gaming culture crossing over? https://kotaku.com/the-aftermath-of-ninjas-huge-fortnite-stream-with-drake-1823813333 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