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Happy New Year! Now that the PS5 and the Series X have been out for a while we are taking a step back to re-examine and reevaluate our experiences with the next-gen hardware.

Today’s episode is going to be a little bit different as we will be checking in with an Xbox Series X owner (Evan) and a PS5 owner (Amir) to get their reevaluate takes with the consoles after about spending a month with them.

We are also taking a look forward by asking ourselves what we might want out of the newest console generation. Thanks for watching and listening to the Inside Gaming podcast and have a great weekend everyone! 

* Please note we are still on break and this was recorded just before the launch of Cyberpunk 2077 which would have been a fun litmus test for both consoles but the game wasn’t out yet. 

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - The premise of today’s show

01:41 - Is the DualSense really all that?

04:47 - What is your favorite part of Series X so far?

08:32 - Do the PS5 and Series X really feel like brand new consoles?

13:06 - How is the jump from base PS4 to PS5?

15:32 - What makes you think about the opposite next-gen console?

19:33 - Have either of you run into storage issues yet?

19:46 - How do you know which version of a game you are playing?

26:42 - Has your PS5 or Xbox experienced bugs or trouble?

33:54 - PS Plus Collection vs Game Pass

37:21 - Series X worth it just for the couch aspect?

45:28 - What do you want from the PS5 and Series X going forward?

55:55 - We are excited about the new generation of consoles!

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Today we are putting aside all the hard-hitting video game news like Cyberpunk 2077 being delisted, PS5 & Xbox Series X shortages, and even our monthly Anthem dunk - to focus on what really matters. It’s a very special edition of the Inside Gaming Podcast because we are dedicating this one to you, dear listeners.

That’s right it’s the inevitable all questions podcast episode! Brian, Patrick, and Conor are in the house to answer all your dying-to-know questions… okay maybe we are overplaying this description a little bit… because there is a question about next-gen console shortages and you were probably just curious about our thought about something… Well! Regardless it’s gonna be a fun one so stop reading this and start listening to, THE INSIDE GAMING PODCAST!

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02:39 - What is your most underrated game of 2020?

13:24 - Does Nintendo Management need new blood?

22:11 - What is your favorite Inside Gaming moment?

33:56 - What was your best video game Christmas?

45:25 - What video or script are you most proud of?

54:08 - Will Sony, Microsoft force retailers to stop scalping?

56:06 - What movies based on games do you like?

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* Please note this episode was recorded a few hours before Sony announced Cyberpunk 2077 would be delisted from the PlayStation store.

Cyberpunk 2077 is still on fire and today we’re digging a little more into the shady nature of the game’s release and the impact it might have on CDPR going forward.

We’re also talking about winners from The Game Awards… weirdly we didn’t have much to say about any of the world exclusives? ( Probably because Brian’s computer exploded but you can catch the daily episode about it anyway I guess). 

Lastly, we tackle Twitch’s latest update to their terms of service and its target, contextualized use of the words ‘simp’, ‘incel’, and ‘virgin’. 

00:00 - Intro

00:57 - Cyberpunk 2077 is still on fire

10:11 - Brian says “I was wrong” Stadia fans

18:58 - CDPR has impacted Microsoft and Sony negatively

26:03 - Was the Cyberpunk hype like Like No Man’s Sky?

32:08 - The Game Awards

36:39 - Twitch bans “simp” “incel” and “virgin”

42:35 - Listener Questions

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SOURCES 

[VentureBeat] - Cyberpunk 2077 drama 

https://venturebeat.com/2020/12/16/cd-projekt-red-risked-the-reputations-of-others-to-insulate-cyberpunk-2077/

[Variety] - The Game Awards recap https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/the-game-awards-winners-list-2020-1234850547/

[Gizmodo] - Twitch bans terms “simp” “incel” and “virgin” https://gizmodo.com/twitch-bans-the-words-simp-and-virgin-actual-simps-and-1845899833

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The wait is finally over! Cyberpunk 2077 is officially out but to the dismay of last-gen console owners everywhere - the game is really, really broken on the PS4 and the Xbox One. While PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X owners are a little better off, those versions of the game are also incredibly buggy. Today’s episode of the Inside Gaming Daily Podcast is primarily going to be a Cyberpunk fiesta as we dive into the rocky launch of the most anticipated game of the decade… but we are going to talk a tiny bit about the Halo Infinite news as well.

00:00 - Intro

00:47 -Cyberpunk 2077 is on fire

07:59 - Amir’s computer is on fire

09:19 - Playing Cyberpunk on Xbox Series X

13:24 - A case for playing Cyberpunk on Stadia

16:35 - Cyberpunk sales, stocks, and player base

17:55 - Will all the bugs actually matter?

26:06 - The ideal launch and alternate universe

31:41 - Should Cyberpunk have had a staggered launch?

37:16 - The first 3 hours of Cyberpunk (NO SPOILERS)

41:39 - Brian opens his copy of Cyberpunk on the show!

46:23 - Will CD Projekt Red be able to fix Cyberpunk?

50:52 - Other busted ass games at launch

54:14 - CD Projekt being sneaky?

57:42 - Listener Question

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SOURCES

[Polygon] Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 and Xbox One seems to have major problems https://bit.ly/2W3NuCY

[Forbes] A Warning about ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Reviews https://bit.ly/36RAS8a

[Halo Waypoint] INSIDE INFINITE – DECEMBER 2020 https://bit.ly/37SsEMo

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With the anticipation of Cyberpunk 2077 at an all-time high and the availability of new consoles like the PS5 and the Xbox Series X being at an all-time low - the stage is set for another player to have a much-needed win. Stadia.

Of course, it was announced back in October that the Stadia version of Cyberpunk 2077 would be launching day and date with all the other versions but today we’re taking a short moment to appreciate what that could potentially mean for the service.

In other news, we’re talking about next-gen scalpers still being shady, estimating PS5 and Xbox Series X sales numbers, and scratching our heads at Nintendo’s artificial scarcity tactics. Also, get ready for an extended listener questions segment because that’s what we have got in store for you on today’s episode of the Inside Gaming Podcast! 

2:47 - Stadia lands a needed win with Cyberpunk 2077 launch

00:00 - Intro

01:31 - CD Projekt Red warns streamers

16:58 - PS5 Scalpers are mad people don’t like them

25:25 - Estimating new consoles sales numbers

33:47 - Nintendo and manufactured scarcity

40:03 - Listener Questions

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[Twitter] CD Projekt Red warns Cyberpunk streamers https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1334199901593464832

[Pocket-lint] We talked to a PS5 scalper about how they got their consoles https://bit.ly/3fUINVd

[VG Chartz] PS5 Launches in Europe to Record Sales - Worldwide Hardware Estimates for Nov 15-21 - Sales https://bit.ly/3qlOAYQ

[USG] Nintendo’s false scarcity tactics are concerning

https://www.usgamer.net/articles/fire-emblems-limited-time-launch-is-part-of-a-worrying-trend-for-nintendo

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Nintendo has crossed a new line with the Super Smash Bros. Melee community when they sent a Cease & Desist notice to The Big House for their use of Slippi - which would have allowed for Melee competition to take palace online. Cyberpunk 2077 was “leaked”, Jim Ryan says news is coming in regards to a new PlayStation service, and we make some bold predictions about what award season might look like this year after The Last of Us Part 2 took home six Golden Joystick Awards.

Special guest Mike Williams, former reviews editor at USgamer now at PCMag.com, swings by to hang out. You can catch him on Twitter https://twitter.com/AutomaticZen, check out his past work on USgamer https://www.usgamer.net/authors/697, or see in action at his new spot at PCMag.com https://www.pcmag.com/authors/mike-williams

00:00 - Intro

03:32 - Nintendo vs The Smash Bros.

18:20 - Cyberpunk 2077 Leaked!

25:50 - Jim Ryan hints at PlayStation Pass

36:47 - Phil Spencer is sad about launch availability

39:38 - Will Last of Us 2 take all the awards?

56:14 - Listener Questions

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[VG247] - Nintendo sends cease & desist letter to the Big House (10 / 2020) and the Smash community is pissed and also deeply disappointed

https://www.vg247.com/2020/11/24/nintendo-smash-bros-melee-free-melee-fans-tournament-hashtag/

[Twitter] - The big Twit longer ‘exposing’ Nintendo poisoning competitive Smash

https://twitter.com/anonymoussmash2/status/1331031597647355905?s=20

[Eurogamer] - Cyberpunk 2077 has leaked https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-23-cyberpunk-2077-gameplay-has-already-leaked-on-the-internet

[TASS] - Is Sony working on its own Game Pass? https://tass.com/economy/1225233

[The Verge] - Big Phil Spencer Interview on the Verge (fanboy console war beef/console availability) https://www.theverge.com/21611412/microsoft-phil-spencer-interview-xbox-series-x-launch-decoder-podcast

[Games Radar] - Last of Us 2 takes 6 Golden Joystick Awards including GOTY https://www.gamesradar.com/every-winner-at-the-golden-joystick-awards-2020/

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The PS5 is still having some issues, we dive into Series X and PS5 sales in Japan, it seems even more likely that Bethesda games won’t be Xbox exclusives, the Game Awards are just around the corner, and next-gen console scalpers are getting bear sprayed? All of that, listener questions and so much more on this week's episode of the Inside Gaming Podcast!

00:00 - Intro

02:22 - New Cyberpunk 2077 Trailer

08:39 - Launch consoles are still busted

11:33 - Building an exclusive ecosystem

16:40 - Xbox Accountant implies Bethesda games won’t be Xbox exclusive

22:25 - The Game Award GOTY nominees

32:47 - PS5 and Series X sales in Japan

36:15 - Next-gen resellers are being robbed 

44:37 - Listener Questions

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[IGN] Playstation 5’s UI has a big flaw https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-bug-error-glitch-queued-for-download-view-details

[VGC] Bethesda games will be first on Xbox 

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-wants-future-bethesda-games-to-be-first-or-best-on-xbox-says-cfo/

[Gematsu] Japan sales of next-gen consoles point to shortages

https://www.gematsu.com/2020/11/ps5-sold-118085-units-in-first-four-days-in-japan-xbox-series-x-and-xbox-series-s-sold-20534-units-in-first-six-days

[Daily Hive] Police warn public after PS5, Xbox robberies in Surrey https://bit.ly/3kJlqP9

[Polygon] Game Awards nominations

https://www.polygon.com/2020/11/18/21573499/the-game-awards-2020-nominees-list

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In this episode of the Inside Gaming Podcast we discuss the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X having issues with the Series X having huge disc drive issues, the fake Xbox Seires X vape trick, getting a console fixed in the pandemic, and all sorts of other next gen launch issues! But that’s not all! The Square Enix published Marvel’s Avengers is already circling the drain due to some launch problems, content issues, and a lack of players. All this and of course your question!

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - Our success in buying a next gen console

02:39 - Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 launch issues

10:07 - Should next gen consoles have been delayed?

17:32 - Spider-Man Miles Morales PS4 to PS5 Upgrade

23:34 - How to get good at Bloodborne

29:13 - Marvel’s Avengers continues to be the Anthem of 2020

44:37 - Listener Questions

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[Youtube, YongYea] PlayStation 5 Review - Hardware, Controller, Loading Times, Performance, UX, Storage, & More (PS5) https://bit.ly/3ndeNpX

[Reddit] Buddy of mines new xbox came with a campfire feature. https://bit.ly/3pf400B

[Youtube, DreamcastGuy] Was I WRONG About Xbox Series X? - Console Review https://bit.ly/3eR5pW0

[Kotaku] Report: Xbox 360 Failure Rate Over 50 Percent https://bit.ly/36oMttO

[Business Insider] How Microsoft spent $1 billion on a simple mistake with the Xbox 360 https://bit.ly/2zjNxCS

[The Guardian] Xbox's Phil Spencer: 'We're not driven by how many consoles we sell' https://bit.ly/38F6IX8

[Polygon] The Xbox Series X seems to have a disc drive problem https://bit.ly/32DwmYJ

[Gamespot] Halo Infinite Dev Turnover Is Nothing To Worry About, Says Xbox Boss https://bit.ly/3nlAMem

[Reddit] So my Baby arrived https://bit.ly/3pbMEl8

[Reddit] Received it 1 week early !! From the source (Canada) feeling really lucky ! Hope all of you receive it soon! https://bit.ly/3kf6o3E

[Reddit] So, just got my All Access Series X Pre-Order… https://bit.ly/3lrPrVb

[Twitter] @XboxSupport https://bit.ly/2UblD2M

[CNBC] The Xbox Series X isn’t a huge bump but hardcore gamers will like it https://cnb.cx/32ulWdD

[Gamespot] PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X Load Times Comparison https://bit.ly/2GH6LWO

[IGN] Xbox Game Pass Teases Star Wars-Related News with The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda Image https://bit.ly/38ncFYJ

[IGN] How to Find an Xbox Series X or S in Stock on Launch Day https://bit.ly/3n6L95N

[Video Games Chronicle] Marvel’s Avengers drives loss at Square Enix as it’s suggested the game ‘could have cost $190m’ https://bit.ly/32tEfzy

[CBR] Marvel's Avengers Beta Reveals MAJOR Development Flaws https://bit.ly/3lodswk

[NME] Crystal Dynamics is “confident” players will return to ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ https://bit.ly/2GN0kS9

[Square Enix] State of the Game Update https://bit.ly/38shobt

[Steam Charts] Marvel’s Avengers https://bit.ly/3kiNUzg

[Forbes] ‘Avengers’ Drops Below 500 Steam Players, Escalating Matchmaking Spiral https://bit.ly/32wF0YP

[Steam Charts] Destiny 2 https://bit.ly/3kh2oQe

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Xbox Series X reviews are pouring in and critics are psyched but can’t help but feel something is missing. The Series S seems like it might be a great budget console arriving just in time for the holidays but it has recently been found that it will only have about 364GB of hard drive space for games. Activision Blizzard also drew some attention this week when its leadership was quoted on bringing more of their franchises to mobile - and that’s not all! Another week, another video game news packed podcast for your listening enjoyment. Stay tuned for some great listener questions and fun stories about the ultimate Video Game Christmas and disappointed dads.

00:00 - Intro

00:59 - Series X reviews are in

17:51 - Will there be a next-gen Red Ring of Death?

24:31 - Series S only has 364GB of storage

34:21 - Activision Blizzard bringing more IP to mobile 

43:33 - Listener Questions

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[CNET] - Xbox Series X review

https://www.cnet.com/news/xbox-series-x-review-gaming-console-microsoft-no-surprises-gimmicks-secret-weapon-game-pass/

[TechCrunch] - Xbox Series X review

https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/05/review-the-xbox-series-x-is-ahead-of-its-time/

[The Verge] - Xbox Series X review

https://www.theverge.com/21548987/xbox-series-x-review

[VGC] - The Xbox Series X has NO storage 

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-series-s-will-have-364gb-of-storage-available-for-games-its-claimed/

[PlayStation Blog] - PS5 online-only launch day sales

https://blog.playstation.com/2020/11/05/playstation-5-launch-day-ordering-update/

[Gamasutra] - Activision Blizzard says their future is in mobile 

https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/372960/Bringing_more_franchises_to_mobile_is_Activision_Blizzards_biggest_opportunity_says_COO.php

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Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed one “last” time before the end of the year and some fans aren’t taking the news too well. Reviewers have finally got their hands on the PS5 and there’s a lot of surprising buzz around the consoles new DualSense controller. The Studio Head of Halo Infinite has officially stepped down and it’s left us wondering when that game is actually coming out. All of these titillating topics and more on this weeks episode of the Inside Gaming Podcast!

00:00 - Intro

00:48 - Cyberpunk 2077 delayed (again)

18:50 - Halo infinite Studio Head steps down

31:11 - Reviewers have their hands on the PS5

42:57 - Listener Questions

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[CD Projekt Red] - Cyberpunk 2077 delayed again https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1321128432370176002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1321128432370176002%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3%2Ccontainerclick_1&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.embedly.com%2Fwidgets%2Fmedia.html%3Ftype%3Dtext2Fhtmlkey%3Dcfc0fb0733504c77aa4a6ac07caaffc7schema%3Dtwitterurl%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fcyberpunkgame%2Fstatus%2F1321128432370176002image%3D

[Independent.co] - Reviewers have their hands on the PS5 https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/ps5-hands-on-review-size-pictures-xbox-series-x-b1392974.html

[vg247] - Halo infinite director steps down https://www.vg247.com/2020/10/28/343-industries-studio-head-steps-away-from-halo-infinite/

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2K has published an official apology for its use of unskippable ads during loading screens but that by itself isn’t enough to stave off the impending doom of an in game ad apocalypse. Twitch began deleting thousands of videos due to a series of DMCA notices the company received and streamers are pissed. Nintendo removed MineCraft Steve’s victory screen from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the PS5 is going to start monitoring party chat as a means to combat toxic online behavior. As you can tell it’s an action packed episode of the Inside Gaming Podcast so don’t miss out! 

00:00 - Intro

00:42 - 2K apologizes for Unskippable ads

14:51 - Twitch deletes thousands of videos in purge

33:32 - Smash Ultimate removes Steve’s meat

37:26 - Will the PS5 spy on you?

46:20 - Listener Questions

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[Stevivor] - Unskippable ads are back in NBA 2K21

https://stevivor.com/news/nba-2k21-inserts-unskippable-ads-pre-game-loading-screens/

[Gamespot] - 2K apologizes https://www.gamespot.com/articles/2k-apologizes-sort-of-for-nba-2k21s-in-game-commercials/1100-6483579

[Kotaku] - Twitch deletes thousands of videos in purge

https://kotaku.com/twitch-deletes-thousands-of-streamers-videos-and-issues-1845429294

[VG247] - Smash Ultimate removes Steve’s meat 

https://www.vg247.com/2020/10/22/super-smash-bros-ultimate-minecraft-steve-steak-removed/

[The Verge] - Will the PS5 spy on you?

https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/16/21520156/sony-ps5-voice-chat-recording-update-eavesdropping-moderation

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