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A quick update on how we’ll be consolidating the Shelved Games social channels and feeds moving forward. Tune in for all the details! Be sure to follow on Twitch and jump into the Discord, as those will be our focus moving forward. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z VOD for this update on YouTube https://youtu.be/tOjsD1zfpDA

Did you hear the one about Nintendo laughing Xbox out of their building? No? Well you should give this a listen. Plus, the gaming stats of 2020 and how CD Projekt may have lost the goodwill of its fans. We chat more about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the new Stardew Valley Update and end with Company of Heroes 2!Catch the show LIVE Sundays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/Db4KC445Ojo Find David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or join our Warzone community night! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

What were the best games we played in 2020? What disappointed us and what are we looking forward to in 2021? Tune in for some hot takes and surprise picks! You’ll never BELIEVE #1 ….. or you’ll guess it right away.Catch the show LIVE Sundays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/SZRungnr9II Find Megan’s work at https://steelseries.com/blog Find David at https://www.instagram.com/davidmline/ Find Ted’s work at https://www.instagram.com/railcarcreative/ Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

This week we have HOT takes on Cyberpunk 2077’s rocky launch, The Game Awards snubbing Hades, Activision’s plans for Call of Duty and Genshin Impact making money hand over fist. Plus, thoughts on Warzone, Tetris Effect, Among Us, Star Wars Squadrons and more. Oh, and chicken sandwiches.Catch the show LIVE Sundays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/ybPQrNpl40M Find David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

So we recorded a podcast while playing Warzone's Armoured Royale. It was manic and weird and fun. IO is making a James Bond Game, Ubisoft continues to clean house, and Apple changes it's revenue split with developers. Plus we chat Star Trek and The Great British Baking Show.Catch the show LIVE Sundays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/zsjWywkoDtw Find Megan’s work at https://steelseries.com/blog Find David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

Ubisoft Montreal is the victim of a swatting attempt, Twitch gets overwhelmed with DMCA claims, and EA adds tools for players to control microtransaction spending. Plus, our thoughts on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Gears 4 & 5, and Destiny’s new Beyond Light expansion. Catch the show LIVE Sundays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/jyAk4bSx2tQ Find David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

BioWare confirms a new Mass Effect game, Halo Infinite’s director steps back, and EA faces another lawsuit over loot boxes. Plus we announce our Extra Life 2020 plans and turn the podcast into Formula 1 propaganda.Catch the show LIVE Sundays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/B57Wkr_1w_8 Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

What’s the shelf life of your favourite esport and what happens when players move on? We dive deep on the viability of esports, professional players and orgs as Riot announces the end of its Oceanic Pro League. Microsoft promises a workaround on iOS for xCloud game streaming, Resident Evil gets a movie franchise reboot and Blizzard says goodbye to Starcraft 2. Plus, our Star Wars Squadrons hot takes and more Hades, obviously.Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/PLHkQ8pFs5kFind Ted’s work at https://www.instagram.com/railcarcreativeFind David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

We can’t stop playing Hades, so we had to talk about it a second week in a row! CD Projekt reneges on its promise to avoid mandatory crunch with Cyberpunk 2077 and we wade into the long fought debate of separating art from artist with Hogwart’s Legacy. Plus, more Hades… obviously.Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/XDEGScHFKV0Find Megan at https://twitter.com/megan_thaler or find her work at https://steelseries.com/blogJump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

Console news and acquisitions play second fiddle to the show-stopping Hades! Supergiant’s latest title has us enthralled, PlayStation 5 gives us pause, Amazon jumps into game streaming, and Microsoft spends $7.5 billion on Bethesda.Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/ixgN_xSJsZIFind Megan at https://twitter.com/megan_thaler or find her work at https://steelseries.com/blogJump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

Microsoft comes out of the gate swinging as we enter the next console generation. Nintendo takes a page out of Disney’s playbook, Apple still won’t play nice with streaming services, and Ubisoft apologizes for its work environment. Plus, we’ve turned into shills for Game Pass. Who knew?Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/pBne7hKXyNYFind David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

Ubisoft’s latest Tom Clancy game gets in hot water after a tone deaf marketing campaign, Unreal and Epic’s court battle continues, and Call of Duty’s latest trailer promotes a dangerous conspiracy theory. Plus, we may finally be getting that upgraded Nintendo Switch!Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/EeVH5kwSeDkFind David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

Epic throws down with Apple and Google over antitrust resulting in Fortnite’s ban on mobile. Is this in the interest of fans and the industry? Or is it a billionaire slap-fight? Plus, the pandemic brings a rise in digital sales and a delay for the much anticipated Halo Infinite.Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/_eJ6tkOzTzAFind David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

Apple won’t let Microsoft or Google bring their streaming services to iOS. Is it protecting the consumer, or just anti-competitive? Plus, Animal Crossing delivers one of Nintendo’s best quarters, Blizzard’s workers begin organizing, and Rocksteady finally teases its Suicide Squad game.Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/jVYx2RlgVaEFind David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/Find Ted’s work at https://www.railcarcreative.com/ Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

Microsoft bets big on Halo: Infinite and Xbox Games Pass, Ubisoft raises the stakes with Netflix, Star Citizen doubles down on their road-map, and Riot Games folds a major sponsorship after severe backlash from fans and employees. Plus, what the heck is up with Cloud’s hair and why is Warzone so addictive?Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/8ETEyqp3w4QFind David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/Find Megan at https://twitter.com/megan_thaler or find her work at https://steelseries.com/blog Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

We re-launch the podcast as a live show! …. and we run into a few technical problems. But we’ve still got the latest in gaming news: Rocket League goes free to play, Xbox shows off some fancy titles, and Ubisoft cleans house after serious allegations of abuse and harassment. Plus, Red Dead Redemption 2 might not live up to the hype and just what is the deal with Warhammer 40,000?Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/8ETEyqp3w4QFind David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

We try to take our minds off the world by diving deep on the games distracting us these days. We chat about recent news: events moving online, collusion and match fixing in esports, and what’s in store for next gen. We discuss economies in games, GTA V and griefing, the addictive and strange universe of Warframe, and how Warzone finally got us into battle royales. Plus, we ask if season passes in all of our games are starting to fatigue players.Find David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z

With everything being cancelled (GDC & E3 & GameStop), we had to buck the trend and un-cancel the podcast! Times are tough, so we chat about the games that are helping us get through. Animal Crossing is the zen garden we need most, Destiny makes space-chores fun, and Valve follows through and resurrects Artifact! Plus, Love Is Blind is trash we can’t help but watch and Star Trek is campy fun.Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134ZStay safe and check out the World Health Organization’s page on COVID-19 here: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

We’re back for our annual game of the year spectacular! We debate the biggest disappointments of the year, lament how few games any of us have time for, and count down the best titles we played in 2019. Plus, we finally ask the tough question … why didn’t they play Gwent in the Netflix Witcher series?Jump into the Discord server to discuss the best games you played this year! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134ZFind Megan’s work on the SteelSeries blog: https://steelseries.com/blogFind David’s work at https://dsmilne.com/Find the comprehensive Destiny lore video we reference here: https://youtu.be/9mbDXvDNqTU

*** CONTENT WARNING: SEXUAL ASSAULT, RAPE, & SUICIDE ***Skip ahead to 00:22:25 to avoid this discussion at the top of the show.On this week’s podcast, we discuss recent allegations of abuse in the games industry, along with their fallout and ongoing reporting. We dig into why it’s taken the industry so long to have it’s “MeToo” moment and what we can try to do to make our spaces safer for everyone. We dive deep on new updates to Rainbow Six Siege, the overwhelming scope of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and even how fun and addictive idle games can be. Plus, is the original Rainbow Six novel any good? Well…. it’s complicated.Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134ZFind David’s work at https://dsmilne.com/This week’s sources:“Emerging from the shadow of GamerGate” by Jessica Conditt“Night In The Woods Designer Alec Holowka Dies” by Jason SchreierCheck out John’s recommendation this week, the series Dark Side of the Ring.If you need help and need to talk to someone, dial Crisis Services Canada at 1-833-456-4566In the USA, call 1-800-273-8255