415: What does Electronic Arts focus on owned IP mean for the future of licensed games?

415: What does Electronic Arts focus on owned IP mean for the future of licensed games?

Author: AMC, A-Dub, & Doomgaze March 5, 2024 Duration: 2:00:46
We discuss EA shifting focus to owned IP, Remedy purchasing full rights for the Control series, and PS Plus March trolls mad they already own Sifu. Tweet Us: twitter.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Questions/Comments: controlissuespod@gmail.com

Ever find yourself deep in a gaming session, needing to debrief with friends on the latest release or that infuriating online encounter? That’s the exact vibe of Control Issues. Hosts AMC, A-Dub, and Doomgaze bring that essential post-game lobby chat directly to your ears, blending genuine expertise with the kind of unfiltered camaraderie that only comes from years of shared controllers. This isn’t a formal review show; it’s a weekly hang where the conversation naturally flows from deep dives into video game mechanics and industry news to recounting hilarious in-game failures and the perpetual hunt for the most entertaining trolls. The chemistry between the three hosts is the real draw, turning each episode into a comedy session rooted in a shared hobby. You’ll feel like you’re right there with them, debating strategies, celebrating obscure gaming lore, and dissecting the culture that surrounds our favorite pastime. For anyone who lives and breathes games, this podcast feels like catching up with your most knowledgeable-and funniest-gaming friends. Tune in for authentic takes, relentless humor, and the perfect audio companion for your commute or grind.
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450: Split Fiction Gets Unanimous Approval [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:34
The crew looks forward to BlizzCon’s 2026 return while the trolls look forward to Blizzard’s return to form. Unngghh… Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile/controlissuespod.bsky.social | Comment\Qu…
449: Monster Hunter Wilds Crushes Records [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:59
The crew celebrates Monster Hunter Wilds successful launch while the trolls review bomb it instead of updating their drivers. Ungghhh! Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile/controlissuespod.bsky.so…
448: Days Gone Remaster Hype? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:37
The crew is excited for Days Gone Remastered while the trolls are also excited despite not buying the game nor thinking it’s worth more than $10. Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile/controlissues…
447: Overwatch 2 Wants All The Smoke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:08
The crew cheers evolutionary changes coming to Overwatch 2 while the trolls jeer evolutionary changes that should have been there at launch. UnnnGGGGH! Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile/control…
446: Playstation Offers Forza New Horizons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:58
The crew welcomes Forza to the Playstation ecosystem while the trolls welcome another L to the deadbox ecosystem. Unngghhh! Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile/controlissuespod.bsky.social | Comm…
445: When XBOX Wins, We All Win [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:52
The crew commends Microsoft for delivering a great XBOX Developer Direct while the trolls mock Microsoft for delivering great games to their favorite platform. Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile…
444: Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:27
The crew gets hyped after Nintendo Switch 2’s reveal while the trolls get crunk after the cancellation of 2 live service Playstation games. Unnggghhh! Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile/controli…
443: Most Anticipated Games of 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:35
A-Dub and AmC discuss their most anticipated games of 2025 before getting interrupted by trolls upset with the Playstation Plus January Games. Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile/controlissuespod…
442: The Trolly Awards 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:49
Control Issues presents The Trolly Awards 2024. This year’s categories are Most Anticipated Game for 2025, Retired Troll Comment, Most Trolled, Best Developer, and Game of the Year. Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skee…
441: Nintendo Switch Conquers Playstation 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:42
A-Dub and AmC discuss Hell Divers 2 drama averted, Nintendo Switch passing Playstation 2 console sales, and a potty humorless Borderlands game. Tweet Us: x.com/MYCONTROLISSUES | Skeet Us: bsky.app/profile/controlissuespo…