CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers

Where did that beard go? Also, people should use Delta. The one on your phones. :) Should Bethesda get a pass for bugs 8 years on? Dear Martha is back! Blizzcon is NOT happening this year. Xbox is making a branded Quest VR unit. Yoshi P is done with dark fantasy. Samus almost made it into Fortnite. Calls, emails and more!

So it turns out Fallout on TV is rad, and we have lots of thoughts, with ZERO spoilers. As a result, some of us delved back into Fallout 4 and 76 with a weird twist. Also, confirmed leaks about PS5 Pro specs and PlayStation's new PC trophy feature this week. Todd Howard says "no dates" on Fallout 5. Hades 2 had a big test. Golden Axe gets animated at Comedy Central. Heist 2 is here to make us happy. Your texts too! And some calls on the other side.GAMES THIS WEEK:SCOTTAll the Fallouts, especially 76Final Fantasy 14Buckshot RouletteJONSpell RogueBalatroNeiR ReplicantBEAUNo Rest For The WickedStarcraft 2WoW SoD BG3 Multiplayer Run

Lots to discuss and none of it has to do with girls faces. Time to highlight BAFTA Awards Winners, the Fallout TV show's critical acclaim, and Microsoft/Blizzard's new deal with Netease, despite previous breakdowns. We hit on the absence of Dead Space 2 Remake and the reasons why, the pricey Ubisoft SW game, and Microsoft/Xbox's progress on their next console. Seems like that thing is full steam ahead. Listener emails and texts, including recommendations for Blood Bowl 3 and excitement over Slay the Spire 2's announcement. And more! (Dear Martha too!)GAMES WE PLAYED THIS WEEKSCOTTDead Island 2Final Fantasy 14Spell RogueBalatroHotwheels 2JONNieR ReplicantFortniteGranblue Fantasy: RelinkBalatroBEAUWorld of Warcraft phase 3- Scored Sul'Thraze the Lasher on day 2- Sunken Temple- Much more WoW biz

What to do with a Sonic balloon. The dominance of older games in recent research is a little eyeopening, raising questions on innovation and project impacts. "Dear Martha" delves into gamer drama, while BAFTA polls honor Lara Croft. Notable points about System Shock remake update and some other side news. Plus, emails and texts!WHAT WE PLAYED:SCOTT GAMESDarksidersDarksiders IISongs of ConquestAFK JourneyJON GAMESMore No Man's Sky, Baldur's Gate 3, WWE 2K24, and Helldivers 2Dragons Dogma 2Final Fantasy XIV's XVI eventLegend of Korra in FortniteBEAU GAMESSolo Adventures in HearthstoneShogun ShowdownSpellRogueFights in Tight SpacesGriftlands

The whole world seems to be playing Dragon's Dogma 2, but not us. Wonder what's up with that! Also, we've a discussion about Phil Spencer's concerns regarding the gaming industry growth and Xbox's strategy shift. Interesting stuff. Other news includes Stardew Valley's revived success, Take 2 acquiring Gearbox, and Relic becoming independent again. Emails clarifying male anatomy terms and a text suggesting a new co-op game, "Plate Up!", and a giveaway of a Mobius Gaming Laptop from DogHouse Systems! SCOTT PLAYEDLightyear FrontierDying Light 2: Stay HumanSerious start to Crusader Kings IIIThe System Shock remakeAnd some usuals.JON PLAYEDBaldur's Gate 3No Man's Sky new updateBEAU PLAYEDStarcraft 2 Coop commandersWoW ClassicHL2 in VR!

Ubisoft unveiled an AI-driven virtual assistant, offering visual and audio features. And it kinda sucks. Scott explored "Lightyear Frontier" and "Enslaved: Odyssey to the West," while Jon enjoyed "Civilization VI" and "Baldur's Gate 3." Beau made progress in "Like A Dragon" and tried "Timberborn" and "Plunderstorm." Blizzard's WoW Battle Royale mode, BG3 news, and Stardew Valley's record-breaking update. Also, Margot Robbie plans a Sims movie, while Nvidia predicts AI-generated games within a decade. Emails and texts and more!SHARED PLAYRavenswatchSCOTT PLAYEDLightyear Frontier (Gamepass, Steam)Enslaved: Odyssey to the West (Steam)Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (Steam...insanely on sale)(more BORE Blasters...so hooked...and other stuff from last couple weeks)JON PLAYEDCiv 6Baldur's Gate 3BEAU PLAYEDPlunderstorm (wow)Classic WoWTiberbornLike a Dragon Infinite Wealth

On this episode of CORE: The woes of moving house. Scott got a Playstation Portal and is excited about several games including Unicorn Overlord and Granblue Fantasy Relink as a result. Jon has been busy moving but has also been playing WWE 2K24 and building FROG Wreslting 2.0. Beau has been playing WoW, FF7 Remake/Rebirth, and Spider-Man 2. We get breaking news about a PS5 Pro rumor. In the news, the controversy surrounding the recent release of STAR WARS™: Battlefront Classic Collection, the surprising success of Sea of Thieves pre-orders on PS5, and the announcement of Summer Games Fest. They also discuss the passing of Dragonball Z creator Akira Toriyama. The episode ends with a listener-submitted dad joke and some calls and stuff!SCOTT GAMESThe Playstation PortalUnicorn OverlordGranblue Fantasy RelinkBORE BlastersHonkai Star RailJON GAMESWWE 2k4BEAU GAMESWoW SoDFF 7 RemakeFF 7 RebirthSpider-Man 2

The Microsoft Partner Game Stream revealed several new games including Unknown 9: The Awakening, a magical adventure set in India, and Alters: All By Myselves, a creepy survival game. Existing franchises like Final Fantasy 14 and Stalker are getting new content or remasters. The stream also showed footage from upcoming games like Frostpunk 2 and a Persona 3 remake. The crew discusses what they've been playing this week, including Scott's retro trip on GBA and where that led him into Anime game town. Beau's adventures in FF7 Rebirth and Helldivers 2, as well as wow. Other news includes the addition of mechs to Helldivers, a new Fallout trailer, and Ghosts of Tsushima coming to PC. Plus your calls!

It's DUNE II week, and we are excited! Sony and EA are the latest to impose some fairly hefty layoffs and we spend some time talking about the games that got hit along with the people. Plus what some smaller studios are planning to do. Theres more to talk about with Helldivers II and what might be next. Plus, Jon has an answer to the Balatro controversy. The games we played, plus Epic hackers, GameScent and Inkbound nearly cooked! Emails and texts and more!SHARED PLAYHelldivers IISCOTT PLAYEDTales of AriseRegency Solitaire IIMore No Man's Sky, Balatro, and AC: Black FlagJON PLAYEDBalatroDark Forces RemasterQuickies: Pacific Drive, No Man's Sky, & Deep Rock Galactic: SurvivorBEAU PLAYEDLast EpochWoW SoD