Let’s Have a Playdate

Let’s Have a Playdate

Author: DiddiDoesGames/JayDimes April 20, 2022 Duration: 59:46
Sony tries to play catch up with XBox, Blizzard is at it again. Theres a new handheld in town and WE HAVE A LIST!, on this episode of Joystick and Mouse. http://www.joystickandmouse.com http://shop.joystickandmouse.com/ https://www.patreon.com/joystickandmouse Show Notes After months of speculation and reports, Sony finally unveiled its new PS Plus subscription service—previously referred to as codename “Spartacus”—which falls in line with the likes of Xbox Game Pass. The new service aims to streamline Sony’s offerings, effectively combining PS Plus and PS Now, with various options and benefits across multiple tiers.https://kotaku.com/playstation-unveils-game-pass-competitor-shell-1848716609https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-25/sony-to-unveil-playstation-subscription-as-soon-as-next-weekhttps://www.inverse.com/gaming/new-playstation-plus-price-tiers-launch-games A U.S. District Judge approved an $18 million relief settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission today. This settlement comes months after Activision Blizzard originally agreed to settle with the EEOC on September 27, 2021. But those attempting to hold the game publisher to account are split on how much of a win this will ultimately be for the victims of Activision Blizzard’s “frat boy” culture.https://kotaku.com/activision-blizzard-settlement-eeoc-dfeh-trial-call-of-1848719873 There's a new player in the handheld console arena. This week the playdate was released by Panic which previously was primarily an apple game developer. So what is it about this quirky little hand held that has taken the gaming wqorld by storm?https://www.axios.com/panic-playdate-handheld-video-game-system-859797c6-a484-4397-9ee6-244089096810.htmlhttps://www.ign.com/articles/playdate-review Man we love a list and this one hits a nerve (or two). IGN decided to give their list of the 255 best PC games to play right now and we have questions. https://www.ign.com/articles/best-pc-games

Ever find yourself scrolling through gaming headlines, wishing you had a couple of trusted friends to help make sense of it all? That’s the space Joystick & Mouse | Video Games News & Reviews occupies. Hosts Don (known online as Diddi) and Tim (JayDimes) bring their conversations directly to your headphones, diving into the week’s biggest stories and releases. What sets this podcast apart isn’t just their knowledge, but their perspective: both are fathers balancing full-time careers with their passion for gaming. This reality shapes their discussions, focusing on games that fit into a busy life and trends that matter to players who can’t spend every hour online. You’ll hear genuine reviews of what they’re actually playing, not just the blockbuster titles, offering honest impressions on whether a game is worth your limited time. Their dynamic feels less like a formal broadcast and more like you’re sitting in on a chat between two pals who’ve been talking games for years. Tune in for a grounded, relatable take on the gaming world that cuts through the hype and gets to what’s genuinely interesting or fun. It’s a refreshing listen for anyone who loves video games but lives a full, adult life.
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