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Microsoft held its Xbox Games Showcase and it was underwhelming. Anthony explains why. He also gets into impressions and reactions to certain games and what they showed.Watch the Xbox Games ShowcaseHow to contact the showVoicemail: 619-333-6563DiscordTwitterEmail: todayingames@gmail.com

The Xbox Games Showcase is tomorrow and Anthony explains what he wants to see and what needs to be shown for for the biggest known game coming for the Xbox Series X, Halo: Infinite.Seven things Halo: Infinite needs to show (0:16)Fun Fact (9:53)Worth Mentioning (10:32)How to contact the showVoicemail: 619-333-6563DiscordTwitterEmail: todayingames@gmail.comWorth MentioningSpider-Man Miles Morales will have optional 4K60 on PS5Rocket League leaving Steam and incorporating cross-progressionGame Pass likely not coming to PlayStation or Switch ever

Microsoft discontinued the yearly Xbox Live Gold membership that was $60. Anthony explains why it might not be anything more than typical corporate hustlin.'Microsoft no longer selling yearly Xbox Live subscription (0:16)Fun Fact (10:59)How to contact the showVoicemail: 619-333-6563DiscordTwitterEmail: todayingames@gmail.com

Microsoft announced they are ceasing production on the Xbox One X and All-Digital Xbox One S. Anthony explains why Microsoft's strategy just potentially became more clear.Microsoft discontinues the Xbox One X (0:16)Fun Fact (8:41)Worth Mentioning (9:17)Coming Next Week (11:47)How to contact the showVoicemail: 619-333-6563DiscordTwitterEmail: todayingames@gmail.comWorth MentioningxCloud becoming a part of Game Pass Ultimate in SeptemberDestiny 2: Beyond Light delayed until NovemberNintendo developers cannot redesign established Mario characters

Anthony remarks on Phil Spencer's comment saying that the Xbox Series X will not be held back by cross-development to Xbox One. He agrees with Phil. Hardware won't be a problem in the years Microsoft is executing the cross-platforming plan.Xbox Series X not held back by Xbox One (0:19)Fun Fact (11:54)How to contact the showVoicemail: 619-333-6563DiscordTwitterEmail: todayingames@gmail.com

The Ubisoft Forward event happened July 12. Anthony laments the lack of Splinter Cell, praises the Far Cry 6 trailer, and criticizes Ubisoft deciding not to include a statement concerning all the sexual harassment allegations. Ubisoft Forward (0:20)Fun Fact (13:16)Worth Mentioning (13:48)Hyper Scape impressions (16:35)How to contact the showVoicemail: 619-333-6563DiscordTwitterEmail: todayingames@gmail.comWorth MentioningAssassin's Creed: Valhalla will not include traditional side questsFar Cry 6 release date and edition details

IGN, Ubisoft, EVO, the Smash Bros. community. So many more women have come out against people within these companies and more to speak  out against the sexual harassment, rape, and sexual abuse within games industry, whether perpetrated by specific people or cultures. Anthony processes what we can do to help fight against this and help create change.How to contact the showVoicemail: 619-333-6563DiscordTwitterEmail: todayingames@gmail.comWorth Mentioning StoriesTwitch released a tone deaf video mean to support black peopleSony invests in Epic Games with a $250 million minority stakeThe ESA says E3 will return

Microsoft announced their next event scheduled for July 23. After Microsoft's failed event last time, Anthony lays out what Microsoft should focus on for the Xbox Series X to attract the most people. (5:31)How to contact the showVoicemail: 619-333-6563DiscordTwitterEmail: todayingames@gmail.comWorth MentioningDonkey Kong Country arriving on Nintendo Switch Online July 15Halo 3 coming to PC July 14Microsoft interested in buying Warner Bros. InteractiveUbisoft Forward event happening July 12

Today In Games is back! Anthony explains why the $70 price for NBA 2K21 is unnecessary and implores you to not buy the game at that price (5:29). He also responds to your answers to the topic question. (23:16)How to contact the showVoicemail: 619-333-6563DiscordTwitterEmail: todayingames@gmail.comWorth Mentioning StoriesCrash Bandicoot 4 will not have microtransactionsHorizon Zero Dawn coming to PC August 7EVO Online cancelled after CEO firedMicrosoft renews Fable trademark 

Anthony is pausing the show because he can't improve it while working full time. So he's taking time to work on the show and implement the feedback given to him to make the show more of what you want. If you'd also like to submit your feedback about the show and give Anthony more to work with, let him know by clicking this link to a Google Forms survey. Thank you for supporting the show! Also, the Xbox reveal will get an episode no matter where the podcast is in its improvement.

The Last of Us Part II apparently delivered a monumentally fantastic experience according to nearly every review. Anthony breaks down why seeing nearly on 10's is problematic but it's not for the reasons you think. He also revisits his time as a reviewer and what reviewers go through in deciding scores and how most review readers have no clue how to process the reviews they read.Alanah Pearce videoMy Mighty No. 9 reviewRespond to the show by leaving a voicemail at 619-333-6563 or tweet @todayingames.QUICK NEWSEA reveals Madden 21

Anthony discusses how the console wars have contributed to console prices and why this might be the most bang-for-your-buck generation of consoles ever. He also discusses more price speculations and the troubles Sony and Microsoft face in trying to out maneuver each other and please consumers.Respond to the show by leaving a voicemail at 619-333-6563 or tweet @todayingames.QUICK NEWSEA announces Star Wars: SquadronsMicrosoft announces Smart Delivery will transfer save date to Xbox Series X 

Anthony goes in on this event. Anthony enjoyed the PlayStation 5 reveal and thinks this was the best console reveal ever and Microsoft won't be able to beat it; why Sony could get away with minimal gameplay trailers; his favorite games of the presentation; what he thinks about the PlayStation 5 design; what games Sony might have for launch and why that could work; what's going to happen to E3 now; and his prediction for the price of the console. Reveal event Respond to the show by leaving a voicemail at 619-333-6563 or on Twitter @todayingames.

Anthony reacts to the Facebook post by the Riot Games executive who made insulting and insensitive comments concerning George Floyd.Respond to the show by leaving a voicemail at 619-333-6563 or by tweeting @todayingames.QUICK NEWSHello Games adds crossplay to No Man's SkyThe newest update to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is, in fact, large

A report from IGN suggests something else from Microsoft is in the works. Is it a lower-end version of the Xbox Series X?QUICK NEWSTwitch has massive DMCA takedownsDestiny 2 will be available for next-gen as a free upgrade if you already own it

Anthony is back after a tumultuous week and is roaring back with a perspective on the ineffective short-term support by white people in the games industry, which is a  response to the protests happening around America concerning police brutality towards black people.

Podcast is cancelled this week. I do not have the capacity to care about or talk about games. If you're interested in understanding why black people are in such pain, why this matters so much, or, at the very least, curious and truly want to get understanding, then feel free to reach out on Twitter @todayingames or @thebigantlive.

(0:27) Amazon launched their first game called Crucible and it quickly fell off the radar. Anthony explains how Amazon completely missed simple business strategies.ArticleQUICK NEWS (12:06)Star Wars Battlefront 2 is PlayStation Plus's second free game for JuneMicrosoft will launch with thousands of games for the Xbox Series X and increase their performanceFornite's coming Season 3 will be delayedCOMING NEXT WEEKJune 2Valorant (PC)June 5The Outer Worlds (Switch)Command & Conquer Remastered Collection (PC) 

Producer's NoteThis episode contains violent sounds from the gameplay trailer that may sound more disturbing when not watching the video.Sony unveiled their State of Play for The Last of Us Part II and Anthony reacts to and breaks down some of the gameplay elements he saw and what was spoken. State of Play VideoQUICK NEWSCall of Duty: Modern Warfare season 4 begins June 3

There's lot of information to know about the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X but Anthony thinks there's 5 things we can't end June without knowing. (0:27)QUICK NEWS  (12:14)Dead by Daylight: Silent Hill DLC announcedXbox Games with Gold June games revealedBlizzcon 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus