Rated G For Gamers

In sad news this week, a PS5 in person sale goes awry as a would-be criminal pulls a gun and tried to steal a console from a seller. Thankfully, no one was fatally injured. Dan and Dave discuss the story and ways that you can be safe when dealing with strangers online. Also in the news, It Takes Two hit by trademark claim by Take-Two Interactive, PlayStation reportedly planning Xbox Gamepass competitor and Sony gets into the restaurant biz with their PlayStation to Plate food offerings. All that and Dave takes one step closer to Skynet on episode 297.

Halo Infinite's multiplayer progression comes under fire by fans for egregious practices, the Golden Joystick 2021 winners announced,  Cyberpunk 2077 players are flooding the game's steam page with positive reviews and the new Bioshock may feature two cities, one above, one below. All that and Dan and Dave's thanksgiving weekend on episode 296.

At the top of the show, Dan and Dave celebrate their memories of the original Xbox and the Gamecube for it's 20 year anniversaries. In the news, the Game Awards 2021 nominations  are officially revealed, MultiVersus fighting game from WB officially announced,  Activision CEO Bobby Kotick back in the news for harassment and abuse claims as well as ignoring company issues for years and in some lighter news, Sega Reveals Sonic the Hedgehog, Yakuza, and Shenmue Colognes.

On this month's episode of Saturday Morning Retro, Dan and Dave talk about Little Nightmares for the Xbox One and Friday the 13th for the Commodore 64 and in our Triple R segment, the Splatterhouse series and Halloween for the Atari 2600.

Not to be outdone by Nickelodeon, Warner Bros. is rumored to be making a Smash style fighting game as a roster leaks online. Dan and Dave discuss if this is even a good idea. Also in the news, Nintendo falters out the gate launching its Expansion Pak addition to it's online membership, we get some Halo Infinite single player footage from 343 Studios and in bittersweet news, the PAX South convention is closing due to waning attendance. All that and Dave's thoughts on the new Mario Party Superstars on episode 294 of Rated G for Gamers.

Best Buy rolls out a controversial membership option to its Total Tech program and the internet is divided. Dan and Dave get a little heated and discuss the ins and outs and the sad truth of why it may be the best thing we have to stop scalping at the moment. Also in the news, a new Splinter Cell game may be in development, FIFA is shopping its license around to other game studios and the PS5 breaks the 33 month Switch sales streak. All that and more on episode 293 of Rated G for Gamers.

FIFA and EA are rumored to be ending their partnership as reportedly FIFA wants $1 Billion from EA every four years for the license. Also in the news, Sony may be working on a customizable controller with a screen and Nintendo Switch Online expansion pack price and release date revealed. And finally, the Xbox Series X mini fridge price has been revealed and it's very affordable.

At the top of our show Dan and Dave talk the new James Bond Movie, the new Scream trailer and our new Nintendo Switch OLED consoles. In our review round up, Metroid Dread in on the block. In the news, the final Smash Bros DLC character is revealed, Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy: Definitive Edition officially gets announced and in some some may say surprising news, Apple reportedly made more money from games than all three console manufacturers combined in 2019. All that and Dan has some opinions on Lost Judgement on episode 291 of Rated G for Gamers.

News came out surrounding the delay to God of War Ragnarok. Sony Santa Monica didn't say why but Christopher Judge who plays Kratos says his surgery caused game’s delay. Also in the news, Nintendo has an incredible fall direct, Sony acquires Bluepoint Games, Hasbro opens a brand new AAA game division and Sony quietly fixes the PS4 CBOMB issue. Db Journey promo: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP

Nintendo delivers on the one big feature everyone has been asking for, Bluetooth audio. We thought it was a hardware problem but they made it happen. Also not to be outdone, Sony drops a new PlayStation 5 update with some much sought after quality of life features. And accessory company Razer is now selling finger sleeves for mobile gaming on episode 289 of Rated G for Gamers. Db Journey promo: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP

It's 9/11 when this episode was recorded. At the top of the show Dan and Dave share their thoughts and experiences from that day on the 20th anniversary of the attack. In gaming news, Sony has a killer showcase with a ton of surprises and great looking trailers. Also, Sony acquires developer Firespite which is made up of old Studio Liverpool employees who used to be under Sony's umbrella and we get a first look at the Matrix Resurrections trailer all on episode 288 of Rated G. Db Journey promo: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP

Accusations of foul play surface around record-breaking graded game auctions between Wata Games and Heritage Auction House. YouTuber, Karl Jobst broke the alleged scandal recently and even more news has come to light. Dan and Dave break all the details down and what this means for game collectors everywhere. Also in the news, Sony has a PlayStation showcase coming up, THQ Nordic announces 10th anniversary showcase and you can get a free teeth cleaning if you beat this Dentist at Smash Bros. Db Journey promo: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP

Gamescom and come and gone and Dan and Dave have your wrap-up right here. Also it's the end of the month so we got your September game releases at the top of the show, Dave gets a PS5 and Dan has a gamer grief with Microsoft on episode 286 of Rated G for Gamers. Db Journey promo: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP

On this month's episode of Saturday Morning Retro, Dan and Dave talk about Tron Evolution for the PS3 and Donkey Kong '94 for the Gameboy and in our Triple R segment, Syndicate for the PC and Voodoo Vince for the original Xbox.

Oh boy, our favorite rapper turned game console developer Souja Boy claims he's CEO of Atari. Could this be true? Also in the news, Halo Infinite delays co-op and forge mode, EA issues statement about delisting some of their classic games and a leak claims Sly Cooper 5 is in Development. All that and some spicy game of the year discussion on episode 285 of Rated G for Gamers. Db Journey promo: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP

Nintendo's gets a big win for a solid Indie World Showcase. Metal Slug Tactics, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Axiom Verge 2 just to name a few! Also in the news, an Amiga 500 mini console is coming early 2022, Dr. Disrespect is starting his own videogame studio and a new Wipeout game could be coming for the PSVR 2. All that and more on episode 284 of Rated G for Gamers. Blinds.com promo: https://blinds.gnv2.net/c/2544961/1102435/9086

It's been a big week of news as Activision Blizzard continues to experience fallout from their lawsuit, leaks come out from secret PSVR 2 press conference, Metroid franchise celebrates its 35th anniversary and a sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. sets new record at auction. All that and Dan has trouble finding a Loftwing Amiibo on episode 283 of Rated G for Gamers. Blinds.com promo: https://blinds.gnv2.net/c/2544961/1102435/9086

Activision Blizzard in very hot water after the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing files lawsuit against company for discrimination and sexual harassment against women in the workplace, employees stage a walkout in protest and J. Allen Brack, head of Blizzard Entertainment steps down during all of this. It's big news that's still unveiling itself and Rated G is here bring you all the coverage and expose why the games industry is a terrible place that needs some much needed reform. Blinds.com promo: https://blinds.gnv2.net/c/2544961/1102435/9086

On this month's episode of Saturday Morning Retro, Dan and Dave talk about Infamous for the PS3 and Halo - Combat Evolved for the original Xbox and in our Triple R segment, Fallout 2 and Mortal Kombat Mythologies - Sub Zero.

EA finally comes to the party and has it's EA Play 2021 which to us signals the end of the E3 2021 season. Did they show anything good? Did Madden 22 steal the show? Also in the news, Ed Boon talks Mortal Kombat vs. Street Fighter crossover, Tencent acquires  Sackboy developer Sumo Digital and a mint condition NES collection fetches 30k at Goodwill auction. All that and more on episode 281. Blinds.com promo: https://blinds.gnv2.net/c/2544961/1102435/9086