On this week’s episode, there’s a lot of news to dive into, including the latest on the Microsoft purchase of Activision/Blizzard, the latest preview coverage of Redfall, and GDC-related things. Also, we talk about the Diablo 4 open beta and how we’re getting back into Loop Hero!

[News of the Week]

• UK regulator now says Microsoft Activision merger won’t significantly lessen competition in console gaming
• Persona 5: The Phantom X is a mobile spinoff coming to iOS and Android
• Crash Team Rumble gets June release date, beta coming next month
• More Fire Emblem Engage DLC
• Counter Strike 2 coming this summer
• Redfall latest hands-on preview
• TMNT: The Last Ronin – a God of War-like game in the works
• Dune screenwriter to work on Gears of War film for Netflix
• GDC – State of Unreal
• Aaron’s Roblox experience

[Games out this week]

• Diablo 4 Open Beta
• Resident Evil 4 Remake
• Tchia
• Have a Nice Death

[Game of the Year Watch/Top 10 Builder – A work in progress, nothing is in order yet!!!]

1. Fire Emblem Engage
2. Dead Space Remake
3. Wild Hearts
4. Metroid Prime: Remastered
5. Like A Dragon Ishin
6. Dead Cells Return to Castlevania
7. Hi-Fi Rush

[What We’re Playing/Watching]

• Loop Hero
• Fringe