Disney & Epic Games Team-Up, Gran Turismo 7 Player Scans & Pokémon Champions Impressions [Arcade Couch Podcast]

Dylan and Ashley discuss the news surrounding Disney and Epic Games teaming up for a new crossover, in addition to the current Fortnite one. 

Plus, Dylan dives into Pokémon Champions, gives his wrap-up thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem, and talks to Ashley about the latest idea from PlayStation—adding scans of real people to their games.

SHOW DOT POINTS

• Dylan expresses frustration over being called the ‘Easter Grinch’ for missing a podcast.
• Ashley finds the idea of a Disney IP-based extraction shooter to be bizarre.
• Dylan recalls the combat mechanics of Disney Infinity as a precedent for how Disney characters fight.
• The duo discusses the potential revenue impact of Disney’s partnership with Epic Games.
• Dylan criticises Epic Games for laying off employees despite upcoming collaborations with Disney.
• Ashley highlights the importance of vetting participants in Sony’s new player engagement initiative.
• Dylan questions the motivations behind Sony’s player base initiative.
• Ashley suggests that the initiative could be a way to promote Gran Turismo 7.
• Dylan and Ashley joke about the absurdity of interview answers for the player base initiative.
• The conversation reflects on the evolving landscape of gaming and corporate strategies. The film Exit 8 has received critical acclaim, achieving a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
• Resident Evil’s gameplay effectively balances action and survival horror elements.
• The pacing between characters in Resident Evil enhances the overall experience.
• Pokémon Champions allows for extensive customisation of Pokémon stats and moves.
• The game introduces a new competitive format for Pokémon battles.
• Players can bring their Pokémon from previous games into Pokémon Champions.
• The game features a unique mechanic where players can see their opponent’s team before battle.
• Pokémon Champions aims to be the new standard for competitive Pokémon play.
• The meta in competitive Pokémon will evolve with new game releases.
• The launch of Pokémon Champions has faced some technical issues, but it shows promise.

YOUR HOSTS
🎙️ Dylan Blight
🎙️ Ashley Hobley

RESOURCES

• Fortnite’s Toy Story Crossover Is Taking Things To Infinity And Beyond
• A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter Is Reportedly In Development
• PlayStation Fans Can Now Be Scanned Into Games
• Exit 8 Is Now The Highest Rated Video Game Film Adaptation Ever
  
• Exit 8 Review [MIFF 2025] – Explosion Network

CREDITS

• 🎵 Music: Dylan Blight
• 🎵 Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay
• 🎨 Artwork: Cherie Henriques
• 📝 Show notes powered by Riverside.FM

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