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  On this Extra Bit- Mitch jumps in to talk about how Sega is making all the right moves as of late, but is having trouble garnering a positive image because their mascot, Sonic, last few entries haven't been as good as they need to be. Also Mitch dispel some rumors that were predicated on the previous episode! Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On This Episode of Pause Your Game Podcast: We discuss the recent report put out by psychologists that free to play games need to better consider their designs in an effort to lessen effects on children or those with addictive personalities. We also talk about the recent news that the Playstation VR will be $399 at launch and where it stands in comparison to other headsets such as HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. We also touch on a few smaller topics such as Xbox One cross-play, a potential PS4.5, and Microsoft sending a bad message with hiring dancers are a party. So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast! If you wish to help Sheryl Keech through this difficult time, you can donate here. Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On this Extra Bit- Brad gets to talk about one of his favorite topics, Batman, and how the newest Telltale Game looks to take a new perspective of the caped crusader, bringing light to his Bruce Wayne side. Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

Whats Old is Old Again On this Extra Bit- Fallon remarkably doesn't immediately tear Blizzard apart with news of some of their older games, such as Diablo 2 and Warcraft 3, receiving brand new patches to keep the games still running on modern PCs. Instead, he actually gives them a bit of praise. Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On This Episode of Pause Your Game Podcast: We discuss the recent news involving Nintendo opening up a section in Universal Studios Japan, and of course, we have to guess and come up with a few ride ideas of our own! Riot Games ends up owning the studio who made Rising Thunder, in what we theorize is an effort to expand the League of Legends universe into different games. We also touch on a few smaller topics such as Ubisoft having pre-order crossbows to it's Assassins Creed movie, Fable Legends Cancelled, Kim Kardashian angering us over how much worthless mobile games make, and we wrap it up discussing one of our #PYGasks during the week. So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast! Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On This Extra Bit: Beth once again manages to avoid deaths grasp (although you can hear the toll it has taken on her) to talk about her excitement regarding Amazon Japan now shipping games internationally, provided its sold by Amazon of course. Now if only it would count your Prime Membership....

On this Extra Bit- Mitch gets off his chest the issue with Dark Souls 3's marketing and advertising approach, specifically in regards to how early large chunks of gameplay footage is being shown more then a month away from release. So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast!   Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On This Episode of Pause Your Game Podcast: We discuss the evils of some of the biggest game companies' recent movements! EA is making hand over fist in regards to its microtransactions for sports games alone, Bobby Kotick (the dark lord himself) has found a potential mate in Facebook no less, and Microsoft's latest moves in regards to its Windows 10 storefront sends up Red Flags to some in the Industry. We also touch on a few smaller topics such as E3 continuing to hemorrhage participating companies, EA and Ubisoft getting along, and Nintendo's latest direction showing the NX is clearly the focus. So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast!   Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On this First Impression: Brad takes the time to go over what he loves and hates in Far Cry's foray into a more primitive time for humanity. Please note that this Podcast episode was not recorded, but is rather a compilation formed using Brad's voice taken from his cave paintings and smoke signals. Pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast. You can purchase Far Cry Primal via Amazon

On this Extra Bit- Beth latches on to the recent Xbox news like a starved lamprey, sharing her thoughts on Phil Spencer's comment that Microsoft might be considering an Xbox One that blurs that lines between generations. So sit yourself down for our latest Extra Bit from your favoring gaming podcast!

On This Extra Bit- Fallon takes to the stage to discuss how many forms of Social Media fail to allow proper discussion, and thus propagates misinformation, of certain topics in regards to gaming (Ex. Localization) and to many other topics as well.

On this Episode of Pause Your Game Podcast- We are back with not only a brand new episode, but also our brand new Intro! We talk on Ubisoft under fire from Vivendi who hopes to gobble up Ubisoft's stocks in an act of modern day French imperialism. We also dive into the mass of news surrounding VR this week, from Microsoft being smart in waiting to release the Hololens, IBM and its Sword Art Online project ambitions, and finally end up playing a round of The Price is Right trying to guess what price the Playstation VR will be and discuss what Sony can charge for it to be successful. We also can't forget, that in honor of our new intro, it being a leap year, and also #Pokemon20, we have a giveaway for five copies of the original Pokemon games (3DS versions)! You can enter to win right here! Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On This Extra Bit- Brad goes over the latest Fig campaign, Jay and Silent Bob Chronic Blunt Punch, and makes his own genre in the process.   You can become an backer/investor here - https://www.fig.co/campaigns/jay-and-silent-bob-chronic-blunt-punch

On This First Impression Mitch shares his thoughts and opinions on the latest Fire Emblem entry, Birthright style. Suffice it to say, there is a lot more enjoyment to be had with Fates then there was for Awakening. Purchase Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright via Amazon Have a question about the game or wish to share your opinion? Share in the comments below or on social media!

On this Extra Bit- With an ever growing amount of quality games coming out in the comings months, Mitch decided it was a good time to share some tips and tricks when it comes to shopping on Amazon. Be it getting the occasional brand new game for $30, doubled dipped Prime savings, or simply racking up digital game credits the best way possible, Mitch shares his tools of the trade. Most of the deals mentioned require a Prime account, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial here. Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On this Episode of Pause Your Game Podcast- It was quite the struggle to find some noteworthy news this week, but we managed to pull through. Our two main topics is the HTC Vive starting at $800 dollars, so either way VR is going to be initially expensive, and we theorize of potential uses, mainly focused on Farm Simulator. We also talk on consumers being angry over Street Fighter V lacking features, which surprisingly leaves the group somewhat at odds with one another. Let us not forget we have the soft launch of our new Intro, this being the near final version as we make one final revision after this and solidify our new Music! Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On this Extra Bit- Brad returns to talk about Bethesda's recent news on the upcoming price hike to Fallout 4's Season Pass, suffice it to say he is quite skeptical of the actual worth of this price hike (thanks Star Wars: Battlefront).

On this Extra Bit- With more and more news of Final Fantasy spiritual successors such as Bravely Second and Project Setsuna, Fallon takes issues with a certain style that has formed around such games in that they are all lacking a certain sense of "maturity".

On this Episode of Pause Your Game Podcast-   It's all about breaking points, from statistics and studies to fans becoming angered. We talk on a recent study showing how competition looses its appeal to gamers as they age but strategy doesn't, Madcatz going through a major restructuring and loosing three top positions leaves a questionable outlook, and finally on our last big topic, we go over the the anger some fans have had over Quantum Break supporting cross-buy with PC, regarding how they are wrong.  So pause your game and strap in for another episode for another dose of game news with a healthy side of discussion and debate! Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On this Extra Bit- Beth is coming in hot over Apple's decision to ban The Binding Isaac: Rebirth from its app store while allowing certain "other" content to persist on its store.