Casual Master Quest

#041: Goodwill's Swords & Diversity's Shields

We're back! Mostly! Nintendo celebrates Pokemon Day with a hammer blow of Pokemon news, but Nik wants to set the record straight on the way games (and the people who play them) are being handled in terms of diversity! Tyler is all swords, you say? You don't know half the story. Happy 2nd Birthday, Switch!

Games We Played:

Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney

Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon

Link Between Worlds

Destiny 2

Dragon Ball FighterZ

Mario Party

Terraria

Apex Legends

Stardew Valley

Fallout Shelter

Overwatch

Modular segment: The sad state of diversity in video games

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/64877/apex-legends-turning-son-transsexual-parents/index.html

https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/02/sadly-its-surprising-that-there-are-two-black-women-in-apex-legends/

https://www.dvsgaming.org/ellies-social-experiment-in-overwatch-contenders/

Topic of the Show: Pokemon Direct

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switchs-new-pokemon-games-sword-and-shiel/1100-6465224/

Game releases:

1. Left Alive (PS4/PC) - March 5
2. The Occupation (PS4/XB1/NS) - March 5
3. RBI BAseball 19 (PS4/XB1/NS) - March 5
4. Devil May Cry 5 (PS4/XB1/PC) - March 8
5. Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn (3DS) - March 8

This day in gaming (Feb 11th):

1. Pokemon Black/White (UK, 2011)

https://www.mobygames.com/stats/this-day/0304

https://www.mobygames.com/stats/this-day/0218

Wrap ups & plug ins :

1. Tyler: Stream schedule, twitch.tv/twotimestyler, Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
2. Nik: twitch.tv/lrwarrior11, Twitter and IG @lrwarrior11
3. Brandon: Nowhere
4. CMQ: Twitter @MasterQuestPod, Email casualmasterquest@gmail.com

#040 [End Season 2]: Journey's End

With the end of Season 2 for Casual Master Quest, Tyler and Nik are joined by Brandon for the episode! Come join us as we tear Kingdom Hearts 3 apart, watch Blizzard Activision tear themselves apart, and watch Nintendo doing that thing Nintendo does and hype people about games!

Games We Played:

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

 

Kingdom Hearts 3

Apex Legends

LoZ: Link Between Worlds

FFXIV

Langrisser 

Modular Segment: Kingdom Hearts 3 Full Spoiler Review

Topic of the Show: Nintendo Direct, Blizzard-Activision Axing

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-direct-announcements-switch-news-and-game/1100-6464988/

https://kotaku.com/the-fallout-of-activision-blizzard-s-massive-layoffs-1832597892

Game Releases:

1. Yakuza Kiwami (PC) – February 19
2. Anthem (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – February 22

This day in gaming (Feb 11th):

1. FFXIV: A Realm Reborn (PC, 2014)
2. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell (PC, 2003)
3. Battletoads (Europe NES, 1994)

https://www.mobygames.com/stats/this-day/0218

Wrap ups & plug ins :

1. Tyler: Stream schedule, twitch.tv/twotimestyler, Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
2. Nik: twitch.tv/lrwarrior11, Twitter and IG @lrwarrior11
3. Brandon: Nowhere
4. CMQ: Twitter @MasterQuestPod, Email casualmasterquest@gmail.com

#040 Pre-Show

With a big step forward needed for the last episode of the season, we needed to talk to calm our nerves. We talked. A lot. About anything we could think of. This is our story.

Nik can be found @LRWarrior11

Tyler can be found @TwoTimesTyler

Brandon lives in darkness cannot be found except through us at @MasterQuestPod

#039: The (Apex) Legends Lives On, Hopefully

A sudden burst of excitement has flared up with Respawn's Apex Legend making an instant, explosive hit. The raging inferno of excitement could easily flare out but can Respawn, and to some extent EA, keep the old fire going? Time will tell as Nik and Tyler explain what went right, what could stop them in their tracks, and then devolved into debating why Sea of Thieve's PVP is or isn't the main focus of the game.

 

Games We Played:

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Super Mario 3D Land

Division 2

Kingdom Hearts 3

Apex Legends

Topic of the Show: EA and Respawn's New Situation

Paul Tassi Apex review:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2019/02/05/the-good-and-bad-of-apex-legends-respawns-surprise-insta-hit/#4585dd554400

EA stocks rise:

https://twitter.com/BenjiSales/status/1093919463697731584

Game releases:

 

1. Jump Force (Feb 12, PS4/XB1/PC)
2. The Liar Princess and The Blind Prince (Feb 12, PS4/Switch)
3. Civilzation VI: Gathering Storm (Feb 14, PC)
4. Code: Realize ~Wintertide Miracles ~ (Feb 14, PS4/Vita)
5. Crackdown 3 (Feb 15, XB1/PC)
6. Dragons: Dawn of New Riders (Feb 15, PS4/XB1/Switch/PC)
7. Far Cry: New Dawn (Feb 15, PS4/XB1/PC)
8. Metro Exodus (Feb 15, PS4/XB1/PC)

This day in gaming (Feb 11th):

1. Shit Game (2008, PC)
2. World of Warcraft (2005, PC - Europe)

List: https://www.mobygames.com/stats/this-day/0211

Wrap ups & plug ins :

1. Tyler: Stream schedule, twitch.tv/twotimestyler, Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
2. Nik: twitch.tv/lrwarrior11, Twitter and IG @lrwarrior11
3. CMQ: Twitter @MasterQuestPod, Email casualmasterquest@gmail.com, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasualMasterQuest

#038: Bully With a Silver Lining

There's no honor in these waters! Join us this week as Nik, Tyler, and guest Kevin discuss unwritten rules (and if they should be followed or ignored), plotholes that can break a game, and the miracle of life- and letting people live.

Games We Played:

• Deltarune
• Terraria
• Stardew Valley
• League of Legends /insert Nik barfing here
• Sea of Thieves
• Destiny 2
• Destiny Child
• Kingdom Hearts 3 (No Spoilers)

Modular Segment: What is the most interesting plothole you have seen in a game?

Topic of the Show: New Dr. Mario World Game For Android/iOS This Summer

https://kotaku.com/a-new-dr-mario-game-is-coming-to-phones-1832245749

Game releases:

1. The book of unwritten tales 2 (Feb 5, Switch)
2. Etrian Odyssey nexus (Feb 5, 3ds) - exclusive
3. Spike volleyball (Feb 5, PS4/Xb1/PC)
4. Astroneer (Feb 6, PC/XB1)
5. Ape-out (Feb 7, PC/Switch)
6. God Eater 3 (Feb 8, PS4/PC)
7. Monster Energy Supercross (Feb 8, PS4/XB1/PC/Switch)
8. Yo-kai Watch 3 (Feb 8, 3DS)

This day in gaming (Feb 4th):

1. THQ Inc rebranding (2010)
2. Fire Emblem: Awakening (2013)
3. Tomb Raider II (1999)

Where To Find Us:

1. Kevin: twitch.tv/spaxterrr
2. Tyler: Stream schedule, twitch.tv/twotimestyler, Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
3. Nik: twitch.tv/lrwarrior11, Twitter and IG @lrwarrior11
4. CMQ: Twitter @MasterQuestPod, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasualMasterQuest, Email casualmasterquest@gmail.com

#037: Kingdom [Hearts] Come

It's been a cold and loud week in the world but a hot week for video games! Volcanoes, Waifus, and more lore about Xehanort than anyone could ever ask for have surfaced as Kingdom Hearts III looms ever closer!

Games We Played!!

• Anthem
• Resident Evil 2 Remastered
• Sea Of Thieves
• Destiny Child

Modular segment: What is your favorite Remaster or HD-ified game?

TOTS: Kingdom Hearts 3 Hype!!!

• What you should know lore-wise?
• What should you forget?
• Who is good and bad now?

Game releases:

1. Genesis Alpha One [PC, PS4, XBO] – January 29
2. Kingdom Hearts 3 [PC, PS4, XBO] – January 29
3. For Honor: Year 3, Season 1 [PC, PS4, XBO] – January 31
4. Worbital [PC] – January 31
5. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown [PC] – February 1
6. DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders [PC, PS4, XBO, Switch] – February1(5)
7. Song of Memories [PS4] – February 1

This day in gaming ( January 21st):

1. Dragon Ball FighterZ Ultimate Edition (PC, 2018)
2. Rise of the Tomb Raider (PC, 2016)
3. GTA: San Andreas (Windows Phone, 2014)
4. Tomb Raider: Definite Edition & GOTY Edition (PS4/XB1, PS3 respectively 2014)
5. Mass Effect 2 (PC, 2012)
6. Mafia (PS2, 2004)
7. Pokemon LGFR (Japan GBA, 2004)
8. Gran Turismo 2 (Europe PS1, 2000)

List: https://www.mobygames.com/stats/this-day/0128

Wrap ups & plug ins :

1. Tyler: Stream schedule, twitch.tv/twotimestyler, Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
2. Nik: twitch.tv/lrwarrior11, Twitter and IG @lrwarrior11
3. CMQ: Twitter @MasterQuestPod, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasualMasterQuest Email casualmasterquest@gmail.com

 

The last word - (plans, warnings, fun facts, etc.)

 

And don’t forget, to never stop the grind!

#036: Of Scum and Villainy

People are losing their livelihoods as trademarks cross hands, EA spits on the grave of an already dead game, and there's a very angry lawyer who wants his cut of the backpay pie- and maybe a planted video of 18+ Daisy Does Dallas on a USB drive. Who knows!

Games We Played This Week!

• Battle Chef Brigade
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider
• Destiny Child
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Destiny 2
• Monster Hunter World

Emo Goth News Week!

• Machinima Sold Off, Creators Left in Disarray https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/19/18189611/machinima-youtube-fullscreen-warner-bros-multi-channel-network
• EA Cancels Star Wars Game https://kotaku.com/ea-cancels-open-world-star-wars-game-1831786371
• Gearbox CEO Under Assault By Angry Ex-Lawyer https://www.mcvuk.com/business/ex-gearbox-lawyer-accuses-ceo-randy-pitchford-of-taking-secret-12-million-bonus

TOPIC OF THE SHOW!

Everyone is so concerned as to whether we can or not, but nobody stopped to ask whether we should. Video game franchises being turned into movies?

https://www.businessinsider.com/video-game-movie-adaptations-2019-1#super-mario-bros-17

Game releases:

1. Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal (Jan 22, PS4/PC) - Remake
2. Smite (Jan 24, Switch)
3. Resident Evil 2 (Jan 25, PS4/XB1/PC) - Remake

This day in gaming (January 21st):

1. Halo 4 Spartan Ops S1 Ep 6 - 10 (2013)
2. Metroid II: Return of Samus Japan (1992)
3. Resident Evil 2 (1998)

List: https://www.mobygames.com/stats/this-day/0121

#035: Guardians Make Their Own Fate

We are pirates, of the internet, cyberspace we go! (yar yar yar)

We take what we please, surfing down the cyber seas,

And free parking, I know! (Ho har har) 

Whatchu been playing:

1. Tyler:  Sea of Thieves, Destiny Child, PayaPaya, Deceit
2. Nik: Octopath Traveler, Destiny 2, Deceit

TOTS: Bungie splits from Activision, keeps Destiny

https://kotaku.com/bungie-splits-with-activision-1831651740

Game releases:

• Onimusha: Warlords (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – January 15
• The Walking Dead: The Final Season Episode 3, Broken Toys (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – January 15
• YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (PS4, Switch, PC) – January 17
• Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (PS4, Xbox One) – January 18
• Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes (Switch) – January 18

This day in gaming (January 14th)

https://www.mobygames.com/stats/this-day/0114

• Slime Rancher (PC, 2015)
• Mirror’s Edge (PC, 2009)
• Burnout 3: Takedown (360, 2008)
• THQ Inc. - The company acquires developer Big Huge Games. (2008)
• Ubisoft Nagoya - The company is acquired by Ubisoft Entertainment SA. (2008)
• Q*Bert (Gameboy Japan, 1992)
• Zelda II (NES/Famicom, 1987)
• Tennis (NES/Famicom, 1984)

Wrap ups & plug ins :

 

1. Tyler: Stream schedule, twitch.tv/twotimestyler, Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
2. Nik: twitch.tv/lrwarrior11, Twitter and IG @lrwarrior11
3. CMQ: Twitter @MasterQuestPod, Email casualmasterquest@gmail.com

#034: The Secret Lore of Eevee

Happy New Years! Adventures happened, school has returned, and another dose of video games is coming your way in a crisp, new voice! Join us as Nik (@LRWarrior11) and Tyler (@TwoTimesTyler) enjoy a death battle between Isaac Clarke from Dead Space versus your local deadly Spider-Man! 

Bayonetta 2, Blossom Tales, UFC 3, D2, OW, Wizard of Legend, Sea of Thieves, Stardew Valley, Battle Chef Brigade

Modular segment: Isaac Clarke vs Spider-Man in the USG Ishimura!

Topic of the Show: New Pokemon Movie Revealed; What is the most unoriginal pokemon?

https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/2019/1/2/18165109/pokemon-movie-mewtwo-strikes-back-evolution-trailer-release-date

#033: We Appreciate You

A shout to all of our listeners and supporters this year, it's been a good one!