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Turn-Based Cynics: Unleashing Snark and Wit on the Gaming World

Turn-Based Cynics: Unleashing Snark and Wit on the Gaming World

By Resobaso


Join Turn-Based Cynics, the snark-infused podcast where Resobaso and ColdDeath dive into gaming, igniting fiery discussions, unapologetic critiques, and sardonic roasts of games and news. With a fearless and cynical mindset, we share honest opinions, delving into controversial topics. Whether you agree or dare to challenge us, our episodes offer captivating entertainment and thought-provoking insights. Tune in to unleash your inner cynic!

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#85 - "Games are selling GREAT"

Turn-Based Cynics: Unleashing Snark and Wit on the Gaming World Aug 23, 2020

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Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 71: So About Dragons Dogma 2?

Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 71: So About Dragons Dogma 2?

G/O Media mandating "50 guides a week" for Kotaku

https://twitter.com/Vahn16/status/177088217204146


Dragons Dogma 2: https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1771165625978667262


GDC Devs need a "Scream": https://twitter.com/Vahn16/status/1770882172041466122


Trailer for Amy Henning's Marvel game got released: https://twitter.com/IGN/status/1771477023828976115


Alpha Protocol gets a GOG release: https://www.gog.com/en/news/alpha_protocol_is_back_drmfree_for_modern_pcs_watch_the_documentary_video_on_the_process_of_its_revival


Who Are We?

Discord: / discord

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Twitter: @Colddeath

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Mar 25, 202401:26:06
Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 70: Sweet Baby Jesus

Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 70: Sweet Baby Jesus

ColdDeath Dug through the Bullshit to figure out and understand this whole Sweet Baby drama. and He regrets it.


Saber Interactive splitting off from Embracer Group

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/saber-interactive-splits-off-from-embracer-group-

taking-various-studios-with-them/


Monster Hunter World sales top 25 million

https://www.gematsu.com/2024/03/monster-hunter-world-shipments-and-digital-sales-top-

25-million

Starbreeze Studios CEO steps down

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/starbreeze-studios-ceo-steps-down?tm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter


Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics


Mar 17, 202401:14:19
Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 69: Capcom is UPPING their game!, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth IS SLAYING NUMBERS

Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 69: Capcom is UPPING their game!, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth IS SLAYING NUMBERS

Capcom raising new graduate salaries

https://twitter.com/TechRaptor/status/1765376683430084716

Ghost of Tsushima PC port announced

https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1765406479308263515

Warner Brothers delisting Adult Swim games

https://vxtwitter.com/Wario64/status/1766101118105338271

EA adding some of their back catalog to Steam

https://store.steampowered.com/developer/EA/sale/classic-games-sale

Yuzu settles lawsuit, paying a lot of money and ceasing Yuzu and Citra emulators

https://twitter.com/OatmealDome/status/1764715696250843321

https://bsky.app/profile/lainwithtea.bsky.social/post/3kmvz7uwygy2d

FF 7 Rebirth first sales report

https://twitter.com/Genki_JPN/status/1766158736446689280


Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Mar 11, 202401:18:43
 Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 68: Suicidal Squad Player Count, Partner Direct, and Palworld AMAZING Player Numbers

Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 68: Suicidal Squad Player Count, Partner Direct, and Palworld AMAZING Player Numbers

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League falls short of

expectations

https://twitter.com/IGN/status/1761021074085380168

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nNQ6ibAl8o

Steam Annual Summary 2023

https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/4145017/view/4031353003322171823

Palworld Sales / Player Count Update

https://www.gematsu.com/2024/02/palworld-early-access-tops-15-million-sales-on-steam-

10-million-players-on-xbox

Last Epoch Launch a bit rocky

https://twitter.com/LastEpoch/status/1761158751912927294

https://store.steampowered.com/app/899770/Last_Epoch/

Nintendo Partner Direct

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-january-2023-recap-

find-all-news-and-announcements


Who Are We?

Discord: / discord

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Twitter: @Colddeath

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Mar 03, 202401:11:13
 Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 67: Embracer Is REALLY not helping things.

Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 67: Embracer Is REALLY not helping things.

Disco Elysium dev confirms layoffs / project cancellation

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/disco-elysium-developer-zaum-confirms-game-

cancellation-and-layoffs

Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Murayama has passed away

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/suikoden-and-eiyuden-chronicle-creator-yoshitaka-

murayama-has-passed-away

Xbox Update

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/xbox-will-release-four-games-on-other-plaforms-teases-

next-generation-hardware

Playstation Update

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/sony-drops-full-year-ps5-sales-target-to-21-million-

units-expects-shipments-decline

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/ps5-sales-pass-548-milion-units-marvels-spider-man-2-

has-sold-10-million-copies

No Man's Sky Updates keep on coming

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/no-mans-sky-omega-update

Embracer Group layoffs are now around 8% of their

workforce

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/embracer-has-laid-off-8-of-its-employees-and-it-isnt-

done-yet-despite-record-quarter


Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Feb 25, 202401:16:15
Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 66: State of Play Was kinda Cool?

Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 66: State of Play Was kinda Cool?

Eidos layoffs https://x.com/jasonschreier/status/1752015148213064092?s=20 https://archive.is/C91QT Yakuza Dub https://fxtwitter.com/BeatGh0st/status/1751803885595816109 https://fxtwitter.com/BeatGh0st/status/1751804059739173055 Suicide Squad https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/suicide-squad-early-access-bug State of Play https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/playstation-state-of-play-january-2024-recap-heck-out- all-news-trailers-and-reveals Who Are We? Discord: / discord Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics


Feb 18, 202401:14:55
Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 65: Palworld is here!

Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 65: Palworld is here!

Lots of Palworld stuff

Big layoffs at Microsoft

https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-lays-off-1900-staff-from-its-video-game-workforce

"Iconic" hammer from Last of Us 2?

https://fxtwitter.com/BoobSliders/status/1751240412000371150

Model comparisons to Pokemon

https://twitter.com/covingtown/status/1749462735291859423

https://twitter.com/byofrog/status/1749193341932020097

AI related

https://twitter.com/invert_x/status/1748930633970389245/photo/1

7 million sales in 5 days

https://twitter.com/gematsu/status/1750046802915594584

Statement by POKEMON COMPANY (effectively "shut up" towards people spamming their

inbox)

https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1750363801780617274

2 million concurrent players on Steam

https://www.reddit.com/r/Palworld/comments/19ehqtp/cracked_2_million_concurrent_

users/

writeup by Nintendo Soup

https://nintendosoup.com/palworld-ceo-responds-to-accusations-of-plagiarizing-

pokemon-for-their-game/


Big layoffs at Microsoft

https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-lays-off-1900-staff-from-its-video-game-workforce


"Iconic" hammer from Last of Us 2?

https://fxtwitter.com/BoobSliders/status/1751240412000371150


Who Are We? Discord: https://discord.gg/wxAud5xWHX Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics


Jan 30, 202401:14:36
Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 64: New Steam deck and Destiny 2 Destroys itself!

Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 64: New Steam deck and Destiny 2 Destroys itself!

Sky News: https://fxtwitter.com/VGC_News/status/1742869729658720520


Star Citizen: https://www.ign.com/articles/star-citizen-introducing-a-48000-ship-bundle-but-only-for-players-who-have-already-spent-10000


CCP WRECKS Companies: https://www.pcgamer.com/the-ccp-softens-its-stance-on-live-service-games-after-plummeting-stocks-reportedly-removes-official-responsible-for-the-panic/


Korea doesnt tolerate shitty odds:https://twitter.com/citrussalt/status/1742567771047936334



Who Are We?

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Jan 24, 202401:20:02
Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 63: Destiny 2, Please, Just STOP

Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 63: Destiny 2, Please, Just STOP

Colddeath finally follows up on his journey of receiving the Steamdeck OLED and we cover a few interesting if not unsurprising stories in the industry. Because hey, EA hasn't been a topic in like 20 minutes.


Cited Sources:

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/destiny-2-starter-pack-removed a

https://fxtwitter.com/PC_Focus_/status/1729822221093265902



Who Are We?

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Twitter: @Colddeath

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Dec 11, 202301:02:14
Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 62: Maybe Mobile Game Development is REALLY Hard

Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 62: Maybe Mobile Game Development is REALLY Hard

Its a slow week, so decide to look at some documents summing up the mobile game market for the year, and boy its not a great look.


Source in this Video: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-83-of-mobile-games-fail-in-the-three-years-after-launch

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Dec 04, 202301:03:55
Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 61: Donating to Charity is HAAAARD!

Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 61: Donating to Charity is HAAAARD!

Health problems, Life issues, abroad! The Completionist proves just how complicated giving money to charity can REALLY be.

Who Are We?

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Nov 26, 202301:16:44
Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 60: Destiny 2's Player Base FALLS OFF

Turn-Based Cynics -Episode 60: Destiny 2's Player Base FALLS OFF

Bungie is getting hit hard by rough times, Destiny 2 is seeing massive fall off of retention, Bungie is dropping 100 employees, and we take all this to also deep dive in to the math of Live Service Games.


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Nov 06, 202301:25:08
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 59: Nintendo acting crazy, and They USED THE WRONG FLAG???

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 59: Nintendo acting crazy, and They USED THE WRONG FLAG???

ntro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com


Who Are We?

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Twitter: @Colddeath

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Nov 03, 202301:26:32
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 58: John is Out From Unity, and M$ FInally buys ActiBliz

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 58: John is Out From Unity, and M$ FInally buys ActiBliz

Its been one hell of a week where everything all kinds of pop off all at the same time. Well, thats certainly something.

Who Are We? Discord: https://discord.gg/wxAud5xWHX Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Oct 15, 202301:06:32
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 57: So Many Stories, and An Oldie But Goodie

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 57: So Many Stories, and An Oldie But Goodie

After two weeks of being go we return to catch up on stories and such, New and announced games, A terrible Switch Port, and Epic Games dumping nearly 20% of their staff.

Who Are We? Discord: https://discord.gg/wxAud5xWHX Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Oct 09, 202301:24:14
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 56: UNITY

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 56: UNITY

Sources:

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/unitys-self-combustion-engine-this-week-in-business

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/724974578442567758/1152662040255680523/image.png

https://www.reddit.com/r/Unity3D/comments/16jxjbt/close_shop_or_go_bankrupt_what_one_small_game/


Who Are We?

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Twitter: @Colddeath

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Sep 17, 202301:24:29
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 55: Starfield Isn't Worth THIS DRAMA

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 55: Starfield Isn't Worth THIS DRAMA

Digital Foundry / Eurogamer stuff: https://twitter.com/GenePark/status/1698756550221791253 People overreacting to something: https://archive.ph/4yOio Johnathon Blow being an absolutely Toolbag: https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Blow/status/1700664410287804639 Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Sep 11, 202301:31:19
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 54: HOW MUCH PER YEAR?

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 54: HOW MUCH PER YEAR?

PS Plus price hike: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/playstation-plus-price-hike-announced-for-12-month-subscription-alongside-september


Volition Closes Down: https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1697288775968174478


intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com



Who Are We?

Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso

Twitter: @Colddeath

Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Sep 04, 202301:24:11
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 53: Boy These Clownshoes are COMFY

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 53: Boy These Clownshoes are COMFY

Sony Portal: https://twitter.com/Knoebelbroet/status/1694334484999508249


Baldurs Gate 3 is Finally coming to Xbox with a missing feature!: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/baldurs-gate-3-xbox-release-is-happening

Bioware...Being Bioware: https://blog.bioware.com/2023/08/23/an-update-on-the-state-of-bioware/


intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com


Who Are We?

Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso

Twitter: @Colddeath

Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics


Aug 28, 202301:02:05
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 52: These Sales Numbers ARE INSANE!?

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 52: These Sales Numbers ARE INSANE!?

FemFeq Shuts Down (Finally): https://feministfrequency.com/2023/08/01/shutting-down-feminist-frequency/


Minecraft Nothing Burger Story: https://twitter.com/ShitpostRock/status/1687305982009819136?s=20


Baldur's Gate III 3 LAUNCHES: and there's obviously the absolutely massive launch of BG 3 https://steamdb.info/app/1086940/charts/


intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com


Who Are We?

Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso

Twitter: @Colddeath

Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Aug 07, 202301:23:46
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 51: Not Always For Content (Feat; UltraJDude)

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 51: Not Always For Content (Feat; UltraJDude)

What's a show where we don't get to talk about video games in a personal and sometimes difficult way, we have UltraJDude, Youtube OG, Indie Game Dev, and sometimes Streamer to join the show.


Where Was Reso Last Week?: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1879702005

The Never Ending Quest Log:: https://www.youtube.com/ @TNEQL


More of Where you find UltraJDude:

Sad Folks Interactive:

https://twitter.com/SadInteractive

https://www.tumblr.com/sadfolksinteractive

https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@sadfolksinteractive

https://www.pillowfort.social/SadFolksInteractive


Studio Anjin:

https://studio-anjin.co.uk/

https://twitter.com/studioanjin


My junk:

https://twitter.com/UltraJDude

https://www.twitch.tv/ultrajdude


intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com


Who Are We?

Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso

Twitter: @Colddeath

Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Jul 30, 202301:27:20
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 50: Youtube OG's (Feat; MegaGWolf)

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 50: Youtube OG's (Feat; MegaGWolf)

This Episode was a BLAST! We have a special guest MegaGWolf on the show to talk about gaming, Content Creation and even Twitch life and all that mess brings with it!


Youtube: @MegaGWolf

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/megagwolf

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperGWolf


intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com


Who Are We?

Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso

Twitter: @Colddeath

Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Jul 17, 202301:15:36
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 49.5: It's Been Rough Buddy

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 49.5: It's Been Rough Buddy

We have missed 3 Episodes of the show in a row and that absolutely blows the show's momentum but despite that. Resobaso, alone without his cohost brings you a mini show to explain what has been happening and why at least on his end this has been happening.

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com


Who Are We?

Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso

Twitter: @Colddeath

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Jul 10, 202341:31
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 49: I REALLY Wish These Stories WOULD DIE

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 49: I REALLY Wish These Stories WOULD DIE

Star Citizen Just Won't Leave Me Alone: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/star-citizen-launches-alien-week-as-crowdfunding-passes-590-million

Activision/Blizzard Deal just won't go away: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/ftc-temporary-restraining-order-microsoft-activision-blizzard


intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com



Who Are We?

Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso

Twitter: @Colddeath

Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics




Jun 18, 202301:18:25
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 48: Preorders are DOWN, Gamefest is UP!

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 48: Preorders are DOWN, Gamefest is UP!

Summer Game Fest Annoncements: https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-announced-during-summer-game-fest-2023 I'd say this warrants a segment

Xbox Show: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/xbox-games-showcase-2023-find-all-announcements-trailers-reveals-here in case we want to mention something alongside the Game Fest stuff


Square Panicking over Preorder Numbers: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-16-pre-orders-bad-square-enix-panic-ff15-ff7-rebirth/


intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com


Who Are We?

Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso

Twitter: @Colddeath

Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Jun 12, 202301:29:19
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 47: Disco Elysium is DEAD

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 47: Disco Elysium is DEAD

Yuji Naka is up for 2 years in Prison: https://www.thegamer.com/sonic-creator-yuji-naka-prison/?newsletter_popup=1

Disco Elysium : https://www.pcgamer.com/after-watching-the-explosive-documentary-on-disco-elysiums-legal-battle-i-cant-fathom-how-disco-elysium-2-will-ever-be-made/

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com


Who Are We?

Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso

Twitter: @Colddeath

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Jun 05, 202348:22
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 46: Do We Even Nazi Correctly Anymore?

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 46: Do We Even Nazi Correctly Anymore?

David Carmack Goes To The "Wrong Con": https://twitter.com/Grummz/status/1659195137166303232


Riot Pays out a bunch of money to a bunch of women: https://www.pcgamer.com/riot-games-announces-new-ceo-as-it-emerges-the-company-will-pay-out-over-dollar100-million-to-1548-women-to-settle-gender-discrimination-case/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social


We have an odd and somewhat interesting conversation about "FOMO"


intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com


Who Are We?

Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso

Twitter: @Colddeath

Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Jun 05, 202301:23:34
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 45: It's No Biggie, Just Buy Another One

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 45: It's No Biggie, Just Buy Another One

Unity Manager is out of touch: https://www.vg247.com/unity-fires-manager-after-calling-company-out-of-touch-on-twitter

Nintendo President Speaks Price, and Switch Future: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/nintendo-president-discusses-next-generation-pricing-of-switch-legend-of-zelda-tears-of

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

May 15, 202348:15
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 44: Xbox Is Playing a Very Different Game.....Like Kotaku

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 44: Xbox Is Playing a Very Different Game.....Like Kotaku

Xbox Boss Talks Honestly about Xbox:

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/phil-spencer-explains-why-xbox-cant-just-outconsole-sony-nintendo-and-needs-to-do-its


Kotaku Doesn't Deserve the Benefit of the Doubt: https://twitter.com/jmac857/status/1653497933529075713


Bioware acts like spiteful children: https://twitter.com/EscapistMag/status/1654534886835777540


intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com


Who Are We?

Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso

Twitter: @Colddeath

Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

May 08, 202301:12:55
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 43: Are PC Games REALLY So Tough To Make?

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 43: Are PC Games REALLY So Tough To Make?

UK Blocks ActiBlizz/MS Merger: https://www.gematsu.com/2023/04/united-kingdom-regulator-blocks-microsofts-proposed-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard-due-to-cloud-gaming-concerns


Metacritic To Start Moderation: https://www.eurogamer.net/metacritic-improving-moderation-after-abusive-disrespectful-horizon-forbidden-west-burning-shores-reviews


A Major Warning For ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ Fans Before You Buy The Game: https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2023/04/27/a-major-warning-for-star-wars-jedi-survivor-fans-before-you-buy-the-game/?sh=2a05e45c2e52


intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com


Who Are We?

Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso

Twitter: @Colddeath

Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

May 01, 202301:27:03
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 42: An Not So Unhinged Questionnaire Feat; Petebeckett1

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 42: An Not So Unhinged Questionnaire Feat; Petebeckett1

Where can you find Pete? https://twitter.com/RRRadioPodhttps://twitter.com/petebeckett1 intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Apr 24, 202301:41:29
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 41: Live Service Games, The Ship With a Millions LEAKS

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 41: Live Service Games, The Ship With a Millions LEAKS

Western Journos are Just BAD at Games: https://twitter.com/Cacophanus/status/1646291745356009472


Suicide Squad should just die: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/suicide-squad-kill-justice-league-delayed-again

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck


Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Apr 17, 202301:38:31
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 40: This Episode Was A Real MONSTER

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 40: This Episode Was A Real MONSTER

Steamdeck Sells 3 Million: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/04/report-steam-deck-to-pass-3-million-sales-during-2023/ Monster Energy Are Trolls: https://gonintendo.com/contents/18715-monster-energy-goes-after-capcom-and-pokemon-co-over-use-of-the-word-monster Ark 2 is quite a scheme: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/04/02/ark-2-is-delayed-and-ark-1-is-being-killed-unless-you-buy-a-remaster/?sh=55e736813355 intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com
Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Apr 10, 202301:27:34
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 39: E3 Is Cancelled, And The Last Of Us is BORKED

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 39: E3 Is Cancelled, And The Last Of Us is BORKED

E3 Is CANCELLED: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/e3-2023-has-been-cancelled-via-official-announcement

Last Of Us PC is BUSTED: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/naughty-dog-accknowledges-last-of-us-part-i-issues-on-pc-promises-updates-coming-next

Streamer Watches Deepfake Porn of his friends: https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/a-twitch-streamer-was-caught-watching-deepfake-porn-of-women-gamers-sexual-images-made-without-consent-can-be-traumatic-and-abusive-experts-say-and-women-are-the-biggest-victims-/articleshow/97806407.cms

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Apr 02, 202301:27:34
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 38: Triple Up On THIS

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 38: Triple Up On THIS

Merger Concerns with Microsoft:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-narrows-scope-of-concerns-in-microsoft-activision-review

Chris Avellone Followup: https://twitter.com/ChrisAvellone/status/1639479350369345537

Gamur Group: https://twitter.com/ethangach/status/1637857074116714518 intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck

Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/

ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/

Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We? Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso Twitter: @Colddeath Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Mar 26, 202301:23:09
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 37: Did we EVER Need THEM?

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 37: Did we EVER Need THEM?

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: https://clownfishtv.com/the-silicon-valley-bank-collapse-could-mean-game-over-for-a-lot-of-gaming-and-comics-journalists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-silicon-val

Fire Emblem, ESRB, Stupitiy:
https://twitter.com/KungFuMan316/status/1633242111431565315

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Mar 13, 202301:10:09
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 36: Octopath Takes Over The Show!

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 36: Octopath Takes Over The Show!

Reso and CD skip a week due to family stuff and return to finally talk about about some stories, and some Octopath Traveler 2!

Yuji Naka says "Yeah I did it" : https://www.engadget.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-co-creator-yuji-naka-pleads-guilty-to-insider-trading-175609657.html
Austrian Court Says  "Pay Up": https://twitter.com/InsiderGamingIG/status/1632441575937658881
EA Lays People Off Via ZOOM: https://twitter.com/_Tom_Henderson_/status/1630638013158965271

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Mar 06, 202301:34:04
Rapid Reviews Radio Crossover: Make Sure You Have Your Strap On

Rapid Reviews Radio Crossover: Make Sure You Have Your Strap On

Where can you find Pete?
https://twitter.com/RRRadioPod
https://twitter.com/petebeckett1

Where Can you Find Kiley?
https://twitter.com/kileytehgreet

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Feb 20, 202302:15:54
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 35: That Wizard Game (Feat: Fernando)

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 35: That Wizard Game (Feat: Fernando)

This week We welcome FerniWrites back to the show after years away and it's like nothing has changed...Mostly?

Where can you find Ferni?
@StackUpDotOrg
@Waytoomanygames
And on His Twitter : https://twitter.com/FerniWrites

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Feb 12, 202301:33:18
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 34: The Hi Fi Hype!

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 34: The Hi Fi Hype!

Blizzard SETTLES Misconduct Charges: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/activision-blizzard-to-pay-35-million-to-settle-charges-related-to-workplace-misconduct

Hi Fi Rush Outsells Forspoken on Steam by ALOT: https://gameinfinitus.com/news/hi-fi-rush-made-more-revenue-than-forspoken-in-its-debut-week-on-steam-despite-game-pass/

EA Has some Mobile Troubles: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/whats-going-on-with-ea-on-mobile-this-week-in-business

Live Services Dead Unceremoniously:  https://www.escapistmagazine.com/live-service-games-all-or-nothing-shut-down-rumbleverse-knockout-city/


intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Feb 06, 202301:22:14
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 33: Blizzards D100 Roll for Terribleness

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 33: Blizzards D100 Roll for Terribleness

The Minecrafter who Cheated a crapton!: https://youtu.be/ltRiqAW7oLE
Wow Classic Lead Gets Fired for Being A Good Boss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGXRnXYitJo

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Jan 29, 202301:16:29
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 32: Podcast ENGAGE Feat: Stealth40k

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 32: Podcast ENGAGE Feat: Stealth40k

Wanna see more Stealth? Check out his Twitter  @stealth40k

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @Turnbasedcynics

Jan 22, 202301:05:52
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 31: It's All About The Missions

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 31: It's All About The Missions

Want to See More of Pete?
Be sure to check out @RRRadioPod and @NeverWatchers
podcasts. He is also a review writer at @rapidreviewsuk

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/12/fortnite-video-game-maker-epic-games-pay-more-half-billion-dollars-over-ftc-allegations

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @TurnBasedCynics

Jan 08, 202301:33:09
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 30: Greed Isn't Good, Thank you.

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 30: Greed Isn't Good, Thank you.

https://www.siliconera.com/square-enix-president-yosuke-matsuda-asserts-commitment-to-nfts-blockchain-games/

https://www.siliconera.com/final-fantasy-xvi-esrb-rating-is-mature/

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/12/fortnite-video-game-maker-epic-games-pay-more-half-billion-dollars-over-ftc-allegations

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @TurnBasedCynics

Jan 01, 202301:18:07
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 29: Sol Enters The Chat, and Doesn't Leave

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 29: Sol Enters The Chat, and Doesn't Leave

CD is away on Holiday, and Reso won't cancel so the show, So Sol has joined the show to fill the gap! And oh god, it's one hell show.

Microsoft Considers a cheaper, Ad-Supported Game Pass: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-could-introduce-a-cheaper-ad-supported-game-pass-tier-survey-suggests/

Final Fantasy VII Reunion has Getty Images???: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-painting-in-crisis-core-final-fantasy-7-reunion-has-a-getty-images-watermark-on-it/

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @TurnBasedCynics

Dec 19, 202201:09:07
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 28: Great Game? OR Too Many White Dudes? Feat: Sol

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 28: Great Game? OR Too Many White Dudes? Feat: Sol

Days Gone:  https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/days-gone-director-blames-middling-reviews-on-woke-reviewers-and-tech-issues/

FTC Stops Microsoft: https://www.gematsu.com/2022/12/federal-trade-commission-sues-to-block-microsoft-from-acquiring-activision-blizzard

Yuji Naka Insider Trading Part 2: https://twitter.com/VGC_News/status/1600439353842536449

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @TurnBasedCynics

Dec 11, 202201:36:50
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 27: So About Callisto Protocol

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 27: So About Callisto Protocol

Callisto Protocol: https://twitter.com/PMS_Jordan/status/1598601342788014080
https://twitter.com/SophiaNarwitz/status/1598840519140200449

Witcher 3 Sells Big...In Japan: https://twitter.com/NoisyPixelNews/status/1598823506619387908

Nintendo Complicated Smash Brothers...Again:https://twitter.com/PracticalTAS/status/1597827953769189376

Monster Hunter Rise For PS4 and PS5: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/monster-hunter-rise-playstation-cross-save-cross-progression/

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @TurnBasedCynics

Dec 04, 202201:11:57
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 26: Everything Is An Absolute Mess!

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 26: Everything Is An Absolute Mess!

Yuji Naka The White Collar Criminal: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/sonic-co-creator-arrested-for-insider-trading
Blizzards China Deal Ends: https://www.pcgamer.com/most-of-blizzards-games-wont-be-available-in-china-as-of-next-year/

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @TurnBasedCynics

Nov 21, 202201:12:18
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 25: Thanks Marty!

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 25: Thanks Marty!

Tales of Symphonia Remastered: https://noisypixel.net/tales-of-symphonia-remastered-west-february-2023/

Kirby and the Forgotten Land : https://nichegamer.com/kirby-and-the-forgotten-land-franchise-best-selling/

Sonic Frontiers: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1237320/Sonic_Frontiers/

Mick Gordon and ID Software:  https://twitter.com/Mick_Gordon/status/1590343092598878210

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/
ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com

Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
Find Our Show on Apple, Google, and Spotify @TurnBasedCynics

Nov 13, 202201:38:57
Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 24: AMD Has Some Good Stuff Cookin!

Turn-Based Cynics - Episode 24: AMD Has Some Good Stuff Cookin!

AMD's Answer: https://wccftech.com/amd-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-competes-against-nvidias-rtx-4080-fsr-3-support-for-non-rdna-3-gpus-possible/

PSVR2: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/psvr2-release-date-and-eye-watering-price-revealed

Kerbal Space Program Launcher: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/new-kerbal-space-program-launcher-enrages-players

Sims 5 Pirated due to Playtesting: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/sims-5-hacked-and-pirated-due-to-playtesting

Embracer Group Closes Onoma: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/embracer-shuts-down-onoma-after-rebranding-weeks-ago

Final Fantasy XVI Dev Interview: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-16-square-enix-interview-lore

intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck
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ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/  
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Who Are We?  
Twitter, Youtube, Instagram: @Resobaso  
Twitter: @Colddeath     
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Nov 07, 202201:29:30