Blizzheroes Podcasts

Our ongoing World of Warcraft adventures, Guild Wars 2, Wildermyth, and StarCraft 2 campaigns. Upcoming game news, such as a massive Baldur's Gate 3 patch and Remnant 2 on Game Pass. Netflix gaming acquiring the GTA Trilogy and briefly touch on Fallout coming to Prime. Listener email praising Warcraft Rumble's early gameplay but expressing frustrat…

Welcome to CORE, where we could do the Konami Code in our sleep. Scott Johnson, Beau Schwartz, and Jon Jagger here. Playing a clip about microtransactions from an ex-Blizz guy sets the tone. The main topic is yet to be revealed, but our week in gaming features an abundance of World of Warcraft, with Scott hitting new levels and Jon exploring new fe…

The Steam Deck 2.0 is a hot topic today. The main discussion revolves around Game Awards nominations like Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Spiderman 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Wonder, and Tears of The Kingdom. Our gaming week features WoW discussions, including a creative solution for Jon's night-time gaming issue. Scott delves into Diablo IV and…

Greg Street doing something exciting! We spill some beans. How were our BlizzCon predictions? We find out. World of Warcraft: Dragonflight and Classic, Diablo IV, and Robocop. Scott high lights the indie game Ooblets. Jon shares experiences with Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Powerwash Simulator, and previews Free-Per View 3 in FROG Wrestling. Beau t…

Blizzcon 2023 Opener with the CORE crew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BlizzCon 2023 predictions, including topics like WoW, Overwatch, Diablo IV, and potential new releases. This week's games, like Phasmophobia and RoboCop: Rogue City. Greg Street's new studio, Bungie layoffs and delays, Microsoft's ban on third-party controllers, and more. Emails and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

The episode opens with a teaser about "ghostbeef" and the unveiling of Lilith statue names. The controversy surrounding "Cities: Skylines 2," as it's receiving mixed reviews due to its work-in-progress nature. The hosts discuss the merits of early reviews versus player feedback. In the "Our Week in Gaming" segment, titles like "Return of the Obra D…

So which do we nab this week? "Super Mario Wonder" or "Spider-man 2"? We delve into the Microsoft ABK merger news. They highlight key points, including Kot-Dick's departure, Phil's plans for old IPs, and the delay of ABK games on GamePass. The hosts also share their recent gaming experiences, covering titles like CyberPunk 2077, Forgive Me Father 2…

Game developers will be required to use two-factor authentication to update games on Steam starting October 24, 2023. This is to prevent malicious updates. Other news: John Riccitiello resigned as CEO of Unity Software. Diablo IV's second season is well-received. Sony unveiled a smaller, redesigned PS5 with a price hike. Meta Quest 3 launches on Oc…

This week on CORE, we discuss a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 project by Anonymous Content, share their gaming experiences with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, AC Mirage, and various other titles. They touch on Diablo IV coming to Steam, Naughty Dog layoffs, and Animal Crossing's Lego adaptation. A listener email raises questions about the $600 milli…

Cyberpunk 2077 has made a remarkable turnaround since its disastrous launch in 2020. The game has been patched and updated extensively, and it is now playing well on all platforms. As a result, the game has seen a huge surge in concurrent players, and it is now receiving 9's and 10's reviews from critics and gamers alike. The Core Crew discusses th…

Xbox/Microsoft accidentally leaking a lot of information, including new console and controller designs, a courted Nintendo acquisition, and underestimating the value of Baldur's Gate 3. We played: Starfield, DOOM 2016, Persona 5 Royal, Mortal Kombat 1, Frog Wrestling, Cyberpunk 2077, Portal 2 VR Mod, and Farthest Frontier. Dear Martha! Switch versi…

Turns out teens remain hooked on Fortnite, Minecraft, and sometimes Warzone. Unity's clash with game devs, featuring a statement from RedHook, the Darkest Dungeon creators. Unity hasn't backed down yet, sparking worries about costs for Sony and Microsoft. John Riccatello's problematic history (EA) is discussed. Devs are scrambling to switch to Unre…

Last week's preshow for a little bonus content. No reason cept we think it was particularly funny last week, and thought you might enjoy the distraction. Have fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Scott Johnson - Jon Jagger - Beau Schwartz

The possibility of annual expansions in Diablo IV, drawing comparisons with other games that adopt this approach. Scott's fascination with Starfield, Jon and Beau's completion of Baldur's Gate 3, and their individual game choices like Xenotilt, WWE 2K23, No Man's Sky, Marvel Snap, and more. "Dear Martha," where they guess which Bethesda game variou…

Jon and Scott watch movies as promised and have reviews. In the main topic, the discussion revolves around the significant price increase in PlayStation Plus subscriptions, causing discontent among users. The current and upcoming prices are detailed. A comparison to Xbox Game Pass price hikes is made, with some countries exempt from the PlayStation…

Spoiler-free Ashoka impressions. The PlayStation Portal, with details on its price, exclusive PS5 compatibility, battery life, and screen quality. We played Baldur's Gate 3, but not only that. "Dear Martha"! Gamescom highlights, Epic Games Store's offer, and Charles Martinet's Mario departure. Your calls and more! Learn more about your ad choices. …

Jon and Scott did a co-stream today, and wanted to give you all a chance to hear it or see it. Here's the video version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Scott Johnson - Jon Jagger - Beau Schwartz

While walking the dog, someone found an old game manual in a bush. The controversy surrounding Overwatch 2 and whether harsh reviews are a fair way to address its issues. We discuss the games they've been playing, including Baldur's Gate 3, Ship Graveyard Simulator 2, BroForce Forever update, and Quake II Remake. We touch on other gaming news and u…

Video game portrayal in TV/film affecting enjoyment, followed by personal gaming updates, mainly "Baldur's Gate 3." We have TONS to say, so tuck in for lots of BG3 talk. Scott also talks "I Am Future," "Viewfinder," and "The Expanse." Jon discusses "FROG Wrestling Free-Per View 2," "WWE 2K23," "Transformers," and "Ori." Red Dead Redemption's high p…

PC fan noise during gaming. Why? Discussing the 10 best selling games ever. Our Week in Gaming features our time with Baldur's Gate 3, and Scott's play of The Expanse and more. Jon talks about FROG Wrestling in WWE 2K23 and completing Remnant II. Beau completed Yakuza: Like A Dragon. "Dear Martha: The Game Show!" where they match Steam reviews to g…

The popularity of Ambernic at a lake. News about Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest, including a new expansion called Dawntrail, collaborations, and a Fall Guys crossover. ExileCon reveals details about Path of Exile 2, its content, microtransactions, and gameplay improvements. We've been playing games, such as ESO, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Yakuza:…

In episode CORE 375, the main topic discusses a game dev's comment about not raising the bar on CRPGs with Baldur's Gate 3, sparking gamer outrage. The hosts share their gaming experiences, including Star Trek Online, Trails of Mana, and Yakuza: Like A Dragon. The show covers news about Overwatch 2, Bluey's potential video game, and the MS/ABK merg…

The latest updates on Microsoft's acquisition of ABK, with the judge approving the deal's progress in the United States. The FTC has appealed the ruling, and negotiations continue with the UK. If the July 18th deadline is missed, a significant fee will be owed to ABK, but an extension is likely as both parties want the deal to happen. Scott's curre…

This week Scott is OUT but that doesn't stop the CORE TRAIN as Beau and Jon talk about the Diablo 4 Season 1 announcement and Beau's Lilith statue confirmation. Jon goes deep on Final Fantasy 16, Frog Wrestling and produces an epic length Dear Martha that is not to miss. MK1 characters revealed! Nintendo has a new console called NX 2? BattleBit Rem…

In this episode of CORE 372, the main topic is the early release of Baldur's Gate 3 on August 3 for PC, with a delay for the PS5 version to September 6. The developers aim to achieve 60 frames-per-second on PS5 and prioritize quality over rushing the release. The hosts discuss their recent gaming experiences, including Final Fantasy XVI, Diablo 4, …

Elderly couple discusses getting Starfield on gamepass. Main topic: Nintendo Direct announcements include Super Mario RPG remake and new Mario game Wonder. Patron question: Which game/franchise needs a new developer? Our Week in Gaming: Final Fantasy XVI, Diablo IV, FF7 Remake. Scott: FF7 Remake. Jon: WWE 2K23 and Steam Next-Festgames. Break: Dear …

In the latest episode of CORE 370, the hosts discuss the results of a poll on favorite JRPGs. They then delve into the Xbox Showcase, focusing on games like Starfield, Fable, Avowed, the sequel to Like a Dragon, Hellblade II, and Forza. They highlight that Starfield was shown in detail but will only run at 30fps on Xbox, and there is a high price f…

CORE Coverage of XBOX + Starfield 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Scott Johnson - Jon Jagger - Beau Schwartz

A LOT of talk about what showed up at Summer Game Fest! Plus, all the weeks gaming, which was a lot of Diablo and a few surprises. Your emails and marthas and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Scott Johnson - Jon Jagger - Beau Schwartz

CORE SPECIAL: Summer Gamefest 2023 watch-along Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Scott Johnson - Jon Jagger - Beau Schwartz

Yeah, there's a LOT of Diablo talk on the show today, but not entirely, so hop in and see what the week in gaming did to the three of us and all of you at the same time. Or something that makes more sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

We sum up the BIG Sony presser today, as well as talk a bit about the Project Q they announced. Plus how violent is TOO violent when it comes to MK. Plus a LOAD of games we played this week. Other news of note and your feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

CORE Daily is out, talking Dead by Daylight spinning out some more scary game goods soon, plus Nic Cage for some reason. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m2uiVbdfdQ #DeadbyDaylight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Steam Decks get looks in Vegas. Overwatch 2 gets some rotten news. Blizzcon lovers get some good news. Best video game food. All the games we played this week. Dear Martha. MK 1 is on the way. Lord of the Rings gets two MMO's. Your texts and messages too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

Sounds like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is pretty damned great. Remakes vs new stuff debate! Jedi Survivor still impresses. All the games we played this week. Dear Martha! Tenacious D's new song about video games, called Video Games. Ed Boon being a little cagey. Diablo 4 server slam this weekend. Elden Ring sold a NYC worth of copies. The ROG Ally…

Conversation about why there are SOO many bad PC ports lately of massive AAA games. Games we never finished but want to still. A load of new games this week. Dear Martha. Phil Spencer stuff. Blizzard and AI patents. FF16 getting banned in Saudi Arabia, and lots of email and voice mail stuff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

Dungeon Murder is live at DungeonMurder.com! Also, Tron is harder now. The UK has blocked the MS/Activision Blizzard deal. Controllers and KB+Mice get in a fight. We know have a CORE and Frogpants fake wrestling team. Dear Martha! Twisted Metal show, Vampire Survivors gets a TV show, and Transformers has Unicron! Plus your calls, texts, emails, and…

Are idle games bad? Diablo IV got a big bump of new info and a new Beta weekend coming up! What game moments still with us forever. Lots of games discussed for the week. Unreccord looks unreal. Blasphemous 2 looks great! Sony aqquired Firewalk Studios. Gollum dev explains the pay for Elvish. How much is too much with Nintendo law suits. Your emails…

Did you know what the PS controller buttons mean? We do. Also, streaming your gaming in 2023, drug sims, Everspace 2, Wartales, Scarlet Tower, Hellslave, RE4, Sonic's murder, Diablo 2 R, Vertigo 2, Jedi Fallen Redhead, Tetris movie, Dear Martha, Redfall, PS+, Justice League delays, and WAY MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

Do you love Mario? People do, but critics, not so much. Sony is working on a new handheld, but maybe not the one you think. Unreal or Quake: The war is won! Lots of games played this week. Dark and Darker gets booted. FF Pixel remasters are a weird thing, but they are here. No Man's Sky gets more updates. Dear Martha and loads more! Learn more abou…

E3 is ending, and we are here to talk about it. Some breaking news in there as well. Great questiona bout 10 to 15 man content in gaming. Resident Evil 4 Remake got a lot of talk today. Plus all the games we played. Dear Martha, Tears of the Kingdom details, Last of Us getting rammed in Steam reviews. Square doing NFT stuff again. PSVR2 is selling …

A LOT of Diablo IV talk today, and what we think about the beta thus far. From story, to tone, to gameplay and way more. Also, games we played this week, along with more news about Counter-Strike 2, RE4R, Tax Heaven 3000, Sony's 2022 score, and LOTS more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

Ghostcrawler left RIOT. Yellow paint and tape in RE games, is it ok still? All the games we played, Dear Martha, Diablo IV beta tomorrow, Classic getting hardcore, Last of Us was GOOOD! Jay Wilson has plans! Emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Starfield got delayed again, but this time it should stick. We get into the whys and whats and what we want out of that game come Sept. Also, comfort games and which ones we return to over and over. ALL the games we played, plus a Dear Martha. Plus Suicide Squad delays, RE4 remake weirdness, Epic getting more indie friendly, PSVR2 reviews, Diablo I…

Befriending your angry Destiny friends. MS and the ABK stuff has a big update. What games were we good at first? Dear Martha! A LOAD of games this week. Bunch of Square news. Dead by Daylight movie coming. Jack Black got a little blue at the Mario presser. Your emails, texts, and calls and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

Ybarra brought more bad news to Blizzard folk. Chrono Cross Remaster is getting a patch and Jon is stoked. Civ 7 is happening officially. Sony State of Play was kinda what we thought it would be. MK 12 is coming this year. Dice winners! Suicide Squad will need an always-on network connection in single player mode. Hogwarts Legacy sold a TON of copi…

Overwatch made a dating sim? Weird. Also, PSVR2 and what the reviews are saying. All the games we played this week, plus Dear Martha, the Nier guy is making something weird, Venom joining the Suns, Forbidden West coming to Plus, Lord of the Rings is making 5 games, Tetris the movie, Red Dead gets museum treatment, Cocaine Bear gets a game and LOTS …

We break down the big Nintendo Direct, and what it means. Some big predictions for 2023. All the games we played this week, including a pre-alpha of Super Lake Runner. :) Dear Martha, calls and emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

On tap this week, lots of talk about how to do a remake right, in the form of Dead Space. Plus, is FF7 remake boring? Why programming for an old MMO is hard. More GoDot dev time. Redfall issues are here about online all the time stuff. Jedi gets delayed. Titan Fall side game no longer happening. Apex is OFF mobile now. Sony MS and Nintendo are all …