Here are some of the week’s highlights in gaming, movies, and other nerd-related news:
This is my last week with BioWare. I've been with the company for 14 years and am grateful for everything I've been part of here. SW:TOR, Anthem, the Austin studio, and BioWare are in good hands; you can expect great things ahead.
The live service producer on BioWare’s Anthem, Chad Robertson, has left the company
A list of Pokémon Sword and Shield final roster of creatures has reportedly leaked ahead of the game’s Nov. 15 release (via Polygon)(Spoiler warning)
Popular Fornite steamer and YouTuber Faze Jarvis was permanently banned from the game after releasing videos of himself showcasing using cheating software (via Polygon)
During a video documentary with the BBC, Death Stranding director Hideo Kojima offered his thoughts on the future of game streaming, and shared that Kojima Productions could possibly get into movie production
During a recent interview with PC Gamer, Blizzard president revealed that it will not repeal Hearthstone player blitzchung’s punishment despite the company’s apology during Blizzcon 2019 (via PC Gamer)
Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan revealed in an interview with The Washington Post that he personally feels the blitzchung punishment should be “reduced more or eliminated” (via The Washington Post)
A new video for Pokémon Sword and Shield showcased some of the upcoming game’s new quality-of-life features
A preview of Undertale/Deltarune creator Toby Fox’s song for the upcoming game was also released by The Pokémon Company
Pokémon Go has added new quests that will lead players to fight Team Rocket leader Giovanni (via Polygon)
Nintendo showcased Fatal Fury/King of Fighters veteran Terry Bogard in a lengthy video presentation from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai
Terry is now available to download to those who purchased the game’s Fighter Pass DLC, or bought the character individually
In a blog post from developer IO Interactive, as Hitman 2‘s content roadmap winds down, the studio is reportedly starting development on the next Hitman game (via IO Interactive)
Shuhei Yoshida is stepping down as president of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Worldwide Studios, and will be taking on a new role as part of “a newly formed initiative that will focus on nurturing external independent creators”
Hermen Hulst, managing director and co-founder of Guerrilla Games (Killzone series, Horizon Zero Dawn) will take over the role in the shakeup (via Polygon)
With the release of our 1.6 patch and tomorrow's launch of Death Stranding, we added new #DeathStranding themed bike tanks, decals, and a frame paint! Download our latest patch and check it out! #DaysGonepic.twitter.com/Re42BhzA9Q
Days Gone is adding Death Stranding themed gear in celebration of the game’s release
Developer Obsidian’s recently released The Outer Worlds will reportedly be coming to Nintendo Switch sometime in early 2020 according to a earnings call from publisher Private Division (via Polygon)
Ryan and the rest of gang are back to play another Adventure in DND. Do you want to hear funny fireball stories? How many times can we roll actual NAT […]
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