Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is fantastic, and we react to the Xbox Podcast [Arcade Couch Podcast]

We talk about Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the Future of Xbox, and the rumour of a Nintendo Switch 2 coming in early 2025.

Show Dot Points

• ‘Banishers: Ghosts of the New Eden” receives a positive review for its gameplay and story from Dylan.
• The hosts praised the mature romance and character development in the game ‘Tell Me Why’.
• The hosts expressed disappointment with Xbox’s communication strategy and the leaks surrounding exclusivity.
• Speculation was made about the potential success of Xbox games on other platforms.
• Rumours of a delay for the Nintendo Switch 2 were discussed. Rumours suggest a delay for the Nintendo Switch 2 to prepare a stronger lineup of first-party software.
• The DICE Awards are praised for giving developers a platform to speak and for focusing on the industry rather than being a giant ad.
• Dylan finds that the Tomb Raider Remastered Collection doesn’t hold up well and lacks modern features. Supporting the show through donations is important for its sustainability.

Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Episode Timecodes

INTRO
00:00:00 – Hello
00:01:15 – Today On The Show
00:01:50 – Banishers: Ghost of New Eden Review
00:15:30 – The Future of Xbox & What That Means
00:34:15 – Nintendo Switch 2 Sounds Like It’s Coming Early 2025
00:46:55 – The DICE Awards Are Great Celebration Of Video Games
00:56:05 – Tomb Raider I-III Collection Impressions
01:04:45 – Goodbye

Resources

• Four Xbox First Party Games Are Officially Coming To Other Platforms
• The Nintendo Switch 2 Will Now Release In 2025 According To Multiple New Claims
• The DICE Awards show is the celebration developers and fans deserve – The Verge

Arcade Couch Credits:

• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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