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    Beyond The Game

    Welcome to "Beyond The Game," your podcast passport to the captivating gaming world on R8 Gaming News. From in-depth chats & reviews of the hottest game releases and eSports phenomena, we've got it all. Plug into insights, interviews, and insider news that keeps you at the forefront of the gaming universe. Tune in, level up, and let "Beyond The Game" fuel your gaming journey!
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    Episodes (13)

    13: The FUTURE Of SUPER SMASH For Nintendo?

    13: The FUTURE Of SUPER SMASH For Nintendo?

    Many Nintendo fans must have heard of and played a version of Super Smash Bros in their lifetime. However, the creation and continuation of Super Smash Bros. Series couldn't have been done without one man's hard work and dedication: Masahiro Sakurai. What does the future hold for this series, and what will it become when Sakurai departs from the game? Let's see what he has to say and discuss it together!

    Sakurai's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MammcQ3XkpY

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    #podcast #gaming #nintendo #supersmashbros #supersmashbrosultimate

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    12: Is the NEW Super Mario Bros Wonder the next HARD Mario Game?

    12: Is the NEW Super Mario Bros Wonder the next HARD Mario Game?

    In this episode of Beyond the Game Podcast, we want to dive into some rumors that have been shared about the new Super Mario game, Super Mario Bros Wonder. We want to discuss the rumors, how likely they are accurate, and how they may or may not affect the players within the modern gaming community. 

    #podcast #gaming #nintendo #supermario #mario

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    11: Telltale Returns from Shutdown with The Expanse! How Good Will It Be?

    11: Telltale Returns from Shutdown with The Expanse! How Good Will It Be?

    In this episode of Beyond the Game Podcast, we will be going over the extra information regarding Microsoft's acquisition and purchase of Activision-Blizzard and what we think it will do to the changing industry. We have also gotten some mentions of a new Nintendo console as well. The second segment is about the "New" Telltale Game returning from bankruptcy with their new game: The Expanse. The third segment features some leaked information about the production cost of The Last of Us 2 and our opinions on why it's essential to know more than just the game itself. The fourth segment features our discussion of Diablo 4 and how and who should judge games, and how it should impact you. And lastly, we have some possible future DLCs for Final Fantasy 16!

    #telltalegames #microsoft #lastofus #diablo4 #ff16 #podcast #gaming

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    10: Final Fantasy 16 PROVES Haters Wrong! BattleBit Remastered is a True Masterpiece

    10: Final Fantasy 16 PROVES Haters Wrong! BattleBit Remastered is a True Masterpiece

    In this episode of Beyond the Game Podcast, we invited a guest (BakaYuki), a good friend of mine who has finished the entirety of Final Fantasy 16 and the other Final Fantasy games as well, to talk about the success of the game and what they can do in the future to make it better or unique to the players. We will also dive into some numbers regarding the sales of Final Fantasy 16 and why even though it holds the record of the highest sales during launch for PS5 games, it is still below the number of sales compared to other Final Fantasy games in the past. We also will briefly introduce BattleBit Remastered, a new massive FPS game released for early access and is having a huge success within the FPS community.

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    09: Final Fantasy 16: Final Fantasy Like None Other

    09: Final Fantasy 16: Final Fantasy Like None Other

    In this episode of Beyond the Game Podcast, Sam and I want to talk about the new Final Fantasy 16, released officially worldwide on June 22, 2023. We both have spent some hours on the game experiencing so many different combos and abilities featured within the game with even way more to be unlocked and discovered. As a complete newcomer to the Final Fantasy franchise, I was genuinely super impressed and surprised by the overall gameplay and quality the developers have created with this game. However, not the game can be said for everyone, especially the ones who cannot appreciate the different mechanics that have been added to support different levels of gamers out there. 

    Video links used in podcast: 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfP_3UD5qF8 (FF16)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3xSGv3Hfio (FF7 Remake)

    Twitter Link Mentioned: 
    https://twitter.com/AndreaPichinini/status/1671525705279062018

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    08: June 2023 Nintendo Direct: INSANE Or Disappointment?

    08: June 2023 Nintendo Direct: INSANE Or Disappointment?

    In this episode of Beyond the Game Podcast, we want to dive into the topic of the Nintendo Direct that took place on June 2023. There were ton of games that were announced, mainly revolving around the Mario franchise. Sam and I want to talk about what caught our eyes and what we might be expecting in the next upcoming Nintendo Direct.

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    07: Gaming In 2023 & Beyond! Successes & Failures & What Do We Expect?

    07: Gaming In 2023 & Beyond! Successes & Failures & What Do We Expect?

    In this episode, Sam and I want to discuss the upcoming games: Final Fantasy 16 & Persona 3 Reload. Also, we want to discuss the drama happening within Activision-Blizzard for Overwatch 2 as well as Call of Duty right now. In the last segment of this episode, we want to share our thoughts about what we expect from games that come out in 2023 based on the news we heard about a Korean mobile game that decided to permanently shut down after a week of service.

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    06: Summer Game Fest 2023: 2023 & 2024 Looking REAL JUICY!

    06: Summer Game Fest 2023: 2023 & 2024 Looking REAL JUICY!

    Summer Game Fest 2023 took place on June 8th of 2023, and with it came A LOT of exciting news about the upcoming games for the rest of 2023 & early 2024. From it, we want to dive into games like Mortal Kombat 1 & Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Rebirth and some others that caught our attention. Not only has 2023 been a year of great games, but also of a game movie as well. Super Mario Bros was a HUGE success, and there are rumors that a new movie will be worked on for the future and also possibly for new titles. And when we thought leaks would take a break, someone from Atlaus accidentally leaked the release of Persona 5 Tatica & Persona 3 Reload. 

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    05: The 3 G’s: Gacha, Girls & Guns! More Incoming Games!

    05: The 3 G’s: Gacha, Girls & Guns! More Incoming Games!

    For this episode, we will first dive into some new information/rumors about the new PlayStation Project Q. Next, some updates on the latest news on the upcoming update for Honkai: Star Rail Version 1.1 & the release of Silverwolf and other events. Third, about the latest Shooter Gacha Game, Snowbreak: Containment Zone. We will update you guys on some new releases in June 2023!

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    04: Why SONY? PlayStation Project Q Reaction! Remake VS Remastered

    04: Why SONY? PlayStation Project Q Reaction! Remake VS Remastered

    In this episode, we will dive into the new announcement by Sony: PlayStation Project Q. What is it? What is the point of its creation? Why did Sony take this route? We will be discussing this interesting choice that Sony decided to make for the PS5. On top of the discussion about Project Q, we will divide it into the topic of Remakes VS Remastered games in the current era.

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    03: Deeper Dive into OW2 PVE Cancellation, $100+ Million Revenue For Honkai: Star Rail & More!

    03: Deeper Dive into OW2 PVE Cancellation, $100+ Million Revenue For Honkai: Star Rail & More!

    In this episode, we will be expanding on what we discussed in the previous episode. First, we are diving further into the details of the reasons behind Overwatch 2 canceling its PVE content. Second, we will talk about the amazing milestone that Honkai: Star Rail has reached with over $100 Million in revenue, with the game being out for a little less than a month now. And last, about some other games like Mortal Kombat 1 and Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as well!

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    02: Overwatch 2 PVE Cancellation! Honkai: Star Rail Does It AGAIN!

    02: Overwatch 2 PVE Cancellation! Honkai: Star Rail Does It AGAIN!

    In this episode, we will get into the news about Honkai: Star Rail, Overwatch 2, Black Finger Jet, and other gacha/live-service games. Honkai: Star Rail's payment system broke because of how many whales wanted to spend money for the new Jing Yuan banner. Overwatch 2 is on fire because of their announcement about scrapping the previously announced PVE system. There are a bunch of mobile games shutting down their service and much more!

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    01: Honkai: Star Rail's Insane Debut! Nintendo's Legal Actions on Zelda Leaks!

    01: Honkai: Star Rail's Insane Debut! Nintendo's Legal Actions on Zelda Leaks!

    In this first episode, we will discuss the new rising star of the mobile game industry: Honkai: Star Rail, and how it is taking over the mobile gaming market and our lives. Additionally, we will dive into the information on what Nintendo is doing to crack down on the leaks regarding the new Legend of Zelda game released recently and other legal actions they are taking. Finally, ending with a new game that many people are anticipating!  

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