340: Xbox Series X vs. PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard

In Episode 340, Brett compares the Xbox Series X to the Playstation 5 in our final comparison review. We also review Life is Strange 2, an older game but worth discussing as the new Life is Strange Remastered Collection is coming out. We also look at a few games quickly like NBA 2K22, Wreckfest and Dangerous Driving.

In the news, we talk about Blizzard’s upcoming survival game and upcoming Star Wars games. Hyperscape is also shutting down and we look at what this could mean for the future of live service games.

Our topic of the show is on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. It’s a huge purchase for nearly 69 billion dollars. With it they get Starcraft, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Call of Duty and much more. What game franchises will we see revived and what will go exclusive? What does this mean for Playstation?

Show Notes:
7:07 - Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5
24:51 - Life is Strange 2
35:11 - NBA2K22, Wreckfest and Dangerous Driving
47:10 - EA Star Wars Games, Blizzard’s New Survival Game and Hyperscape Shutting Down
1:33:07 - Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard: What It Means for Sony
2:09:23 - Upcoming Video Game Releases

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Become a part of the conversation! If you donate $1 or more on Patreon you can get exclusive access to the Patreon-only chat and channels on the server.

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Credits:
"Blue Groove Deluxe" by BlueFoxMusic on audiojungle.net
Woman Announcer - Ariana Guerra; Actress
"Wisdom" by Super Nostalgia 64