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Martin Benn, software consultant
Daniel George, tired boi three weeks running
Rebekah Valentine, embodiment of the entire games industry
Matt Rutkowski, #teamnosuperlatives
Eric Chrisman, #teamnosuperlatives

“Ooh, That’s New!”

So you’re saying there’s a PlayStation 5? Color Me Badd with my Third Eye Blind, I can’t believe it!


https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-sony-next-gen-console/amp 

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition (Xbox One SAD) launches May 7


https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-04-16-xbox-one-s-all-digital-edition-launches-may-7

There probably is a smaller Switch coming out later this year


https://www.usgamer.net/articles/nintendo-switch-pro-delay-lite-dock-report?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Quarter Lookies!

These were the most notable releases for everyone released between Jan 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2019 in the video game news for the Lookers!


Martin - Anthem (known reasons), Division 2, Kingdom Hearts III, Resident Evil 2 (piggyback off Daniel)
Rebekah - Eastshade, Baba Is You, Yoshi's Crafted World
Daniel - (Brain is Melt backup) Slay the Spire, Resident Evil 2, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Matt - :) Celeste (not new, but very notable as always)
Eric - KH3, Travis Strikes Again

 Guests


Martin Benn - @gotmab21 Twitter
Daniel G. - @itsdanielgeorge Twitter
Michael Owens - @realmikeowens Twitter
Eric Chrisman - @realedc30 Twitter

“Ooh, That’s New!” for all our new trailer news!


Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order gets its first big trailer!

https://youtu.be/0GLbwkfhYZk 


Also, let’s just talk Star Wars! Nothing but Star Wars!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXbP_toJWq0 



Topics


PSN Name Changes are finally here! 
PlayStation blocked cross progression for Destiny 2!

Related: Bungie made gun available to all then had to remove it
What will Xbox do next with all of their studio acquisitions?
Are there any big hitters coming out of Xbox Game Studios anytime soon?


Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy games are all amazing and Daniel thinks you’re all wrong for not playing them
Power Rangers Battle for the Grid is not that bad guys, come on says a pensieve Michael Owens bringing you all back to your childhood

Guests


Martin, off-brand Cuba Gooding, Jr.
Daniel G., tired boi
Matt R., Big Meat Stick Eater

“So… that actually just happened” sponsored by Fallout 76


Anthem was a mess until the last 18 months

Kotaku article: https://kotaku.com/how-biowares-anthem-went-wrong-1833731964 
Bioware response: http://blog.bioware.com/2019/04/02/anthem-game-development/ 
Further Bioware internal response: https://kotaku.com/bioware-boss-addresses-studio-issues-vows-to-continue-1833802608 



Conversations

Final Fantasy VI turns 25 


https://apptrigger.com/2019/04/02/final-fantasy-vi-25-years-old/ 

Seamlessly switching main characters

The game was a glitchy mess but still magnificent
Dancing Mad is a Masterpiece





Don’t play Blush Blush


Matt spent less than an hour playing and being disappointment by a gacha dating sim. 
Why can't life just provide the joys of hawt anime guys for cheap!

Intro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/twirl-me-you-fool-then-its 

Outro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/your-eternity-or-mine-this 

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Topics

“So… that actually just happened” sponsored by Fallout 76

Emotions by David Cage are headed to PC

How many more gaming shows will everyone have to endure each month!

PlayStation reveals the name of their instant marketing source: State of Play!

Microsoft doesn’t think an hourlong borefest is enough to present you everything they’re doing. So here is yet another show to watch, ID @ Xbox Game Pass:

Google is here to try to take over your living room and your PC

Stadia starts shift away from consoles?

Stadia is claiming exceptionally low latency on input

Can we take Stadia claims at their word or should we just be cautious?

Everyone is working on Game Services now

Apple announcing multiple services on Monday including a Paid App gaming service?

Wal-Mart is interested in creating a games service

Recap of all gaming services


PS Now - Sony - Paid
Game Pass/Xcloud - Microsoft - Paid
Stadia - Google - Free?
Steam Link - Valve - Free
GeForce Now - Nvidia - Free
Origin Access Premiere/EA Access - Electronic Arts - Paid
Epic Games Store - Epic Games - Free
Discord Nitro+ - Discord - Paid

Guests

Martin Benn - @gotmab21 Twitter

Daniel George - @itsdanielgeorge Twitter

Rebekah Valentine - @duckvalentine Twitter

Eric Chrisman - @realedc30 Twitter

Intro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/twirl-me-you-fool-then-its
Outro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/your-eternity-or-mine-this 

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Topics:

I can't believe this actually happened brought to you by Fallout 76


Players in Anthem discover level 1 weapon was the most powerful gun in the game

Conversations


Nintendo Labo VR Kit aka what are we doing here Nintendo?
EA Play will skip on the conference, go straight into live streams and two days of free fanfest (get your tix now) 
Death Stranding will never be coming out

The Heavy Stuff


THQ Nordic issues a higher up apology

Ending on a Lighter Note


From Software creator Hidetaka Miyazaki wants to make the Dark Souls of battle royale games down the line. 

Guests:

Martin Benn - @gotmab21 Twitter

Daniel George - @itsdanielgeorge Twitter

Intro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/twirl-me-you-fool-then-its
Outro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/your-eternity-or-mine-this 

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Eric travels back through bland 90s nostalgia, Michael Owens talks through the latest in FGC controversy as Melee is left out of Evo, Daniel George makes a strong declaration against THQ Nordic executives, Bridget takes down WoW’s latest endgame, Martin breaks down the numerous issues with Anthem, and Matt... Matt tells us all the cheerful things to come in the next Pokémon as we drown in memes!
 
Guests:
Martin Benn - @gotmab21 Twitter 
Daniel George - @itsdanielgeorge Twitter 
Eric Chrisman - @realedc30 Twitter
Matt Rutkowski - @montaworldpeace Twitter
Bridget S. - @briggybug twitter
Intro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/twirl-me-you-fool-then-its
Outro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/your-eternity-or-mine-this 
Follow the show @screenlookerpod on Twitter or find us at Screen Looker Podcast on Facebook. Don't forget to Like, Rate, Share, and Subscribe on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and all your favorite RSS feeds! Add us to your favorite RSS Feeder. Leave us your feedback or questions at screenlookerspod@gmail.com and we will read it on the show.