{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655be1f76c959600128c6495/6803103b3d09fdf27f6f7a44?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"324: Greater Than Games Shuts Down","description":"<p>The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news.</p><p><br></p><h1>NEWS ITEMS</h1><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Baldur’s Gate 3. </em></strong><em>GameInformer </em>reports that Patch 8 went live on April 17th. The final patch for the game includes crossplay between consoles, Mac, and PC, photo mode, and a new subclass for every class in the game: College of Glamour, Path of Giants, Death Domain, Circle of Stars, Oath of the Crown, Arcane Archer, Drunken Master, Swarmkeeper, Swashbuckler, Shadow Magic, Hexblade, and Bladesinging.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Dreadmoor. </em></strong><em>IGN </em>reports that Polish developer <em>Dream Dock Games </em>has announced a first-person fishing/apocalyptic horror game that is heavily inspired by Dredge. It is currently available to wishlist on Steam.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Greater Than Games. </em></strong>The makers of <em>Sentinels of the Multiverse </em>and <em>Spirit Island</em> have drastically reduced their workforce and canceled all new projects due to tariffs. More info to come regarding existing Kickstarter projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Legend of Zelda. </em></strong><em>GameInformer </em>reports that the Switch 2 Edition of <em>Breath of the Wild </em>will not include the Expansion Pass DLC. Meanwhile, <em>IGN </em>reports that both <em>Breath of the Wild</em> and <em>Tears of the Kingdom</em> will have a randomized daily bonus through the companion app. Bonuses include meal effects, health and stamina recovery, and equipment repairs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>PlayStation. </em></strong><em>GameInformer </em>reports that <em>Sony</em> has increased the price of the PS5 in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Star Wars Zero Company. </em></strong><em>GameInformer</em> reports that <em>Bit Reactor </em>and <em>Respawn Entertainment</em> are developing a turn-based tactical <em>Star Wars </em>game. More details will be unveiled at <em>Star Wars Celebration</em> on Saturday, though it will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Switch 2. </em></strong><em>Nintendo </em>announced on their website that retail preorders for the <em>Switch 2</em> will open in the US on April 24th. The console’s price will remain unchanged for now, though the price for accessories will go up $5-10 due to tariffs.</p><p><br></p><h1>LINKS</h1><p><br></p><p><em>Website: </em><a href=\"https://8-bitadventures.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://8-bitadventures.com</a></p><p><em>Patreon: </em><a href=\"https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures</a></p><p><em>Merch: </em><a href=\"https://8-bitadventures.com/shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://8-bitadventures.com/shop</a></p><p><em>Join the Discord: </em><a href=\"https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ</a></p><p>“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at <a href=\"https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com</a></p>","author_name":"8-bit Adventures"}