Is XBOX bringing BLACK OPS to the Summer Showcase?? - Ep. 364

Is XBOX bringing BLACK OPS to the Summer Showcase?? - Ep. 364

Author: What's Good Games May 3, 2024 Duration: 1:16:12
Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com Andrea and Britt dive in to the Xbox Summer Games Showcase announcement and speculate what they'll be showing off this June. All signs point to a Call of Duty Black Ops announcement and is it time for Gears of War to return?? They also chat about the massive $140M Square Enix content loss and their excitement about the upcoming Jackbox Naughty Pack. Instead of hands-on this week, Andrea sat down with CEO of Women in Gaming International (WIGI) Joanie Kraut to discuss the bevy of resources they provide for games industry professionals and their upcoming Run for Equality initiative to raise awareness about the gender pay gap in games. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Timestamps: 01:14 - What's Good Games Anniversary Stream, Friday 3rd of May!!! 05:41 - Xbox Summer Games Showcase 06:34 - Call of Duty is reportedly Microsoft's mystery June Direct game, new Gears title also set to be revealed  07:33 - Gears of War 6 09:29 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 09:46 - Starfield's Shattered Space Expansion Gets Release Window, New Patch Coming 10:11 - Avowed 10:15 - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 13:49 - Break 1 13:55 - Headlines: 14:07 - Square Enix announces it's tanked $140 million in losses due to 'content abandonment'  22:58 - Final Fantasy 7 Remake Vs. Rebirth 25:23 - Jackbox Naughty Pack 29:47 - Vampire Survivors DLC 30:32 - Starfield is getting a big update 37:01 - Breaking News: 37:08 - Take-Two Interactive Reportedly Shutting Down Two Private Division Studios 39:23 - Break 2 39:28 - Shout-outs to Patreon & Supercast members! 41:45 - Special Interview with Joanie Kraut, CEO of Women in Games International 48:51 - Is games still a welcoming place? 53:24 - WIGI new initiative: The Run for Equality  54:44 - The gender pay gap 59:35 - How does the job board work?  Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune into What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast for the kind of conversation you'd have with your most knowledgeable friends. Hosts Andrea Rene, Brittney Brombacher, and Riana Manuel-Peña bring a collective three decades of industry experience to the table, creating a space that feels both expert and welcoming. Each episode digs into the latest video game news and releases, but the discussion goes deeper than simple headlines. You'll hear their detailed, hands-on impressions of games they're actually playing, balanced with thoughtful analysis and genuine enthusiasm. This podcast thrives on listener interaction, regularly weaving community questions and topics into the dialogue. While the focus is firmly on gaming, the hosts' camaraderie naturally leads to entertaining tangents and personal anecdotes, making every session feel like a lively catch-up. The tone is passionate and insightful, yet always grounded in a sense of fun-these are conversations that celebrate gaming without ever getting lost in jargon or pretense. For a regular dose of informed opinion and good-natured debate from voices who truly love the medium, this is the place to be.
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