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This episode may be the most depressing of the year.  Brian and Corey discuss Siftd being burgled, the death threats to Sean Murray of Hello Games and Jason Schrier of Kotaku surrounding the further delay of No Man's Sky, and lastly how Blizzard is fighting back against Overwatch porn.We want your feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Articles include:Stolen SiftdDeath ThreatsBlizzard watching over its IPs: Article 1, Article 2Watcher.gg

That's right, folks, we have a longer than usual episode this week as Brian and Corey have on indie developer Jacob Williams.  Corey met Jacob at PAX South and tried out his latest game Fortune Fighters, which was recently greenlit on Steam.  We are all over the place on this episode talking virtual reality, independent development, time travel, how rad Michael J Fox was 30 years ago, video game movies and making terribly constructed sports metaphors.Please note: The podcast, nor its members, are responsible if you make a drinking game out of how many times Corey says "huge" during the show.Check out Jacob on Twitter:  @cheapdevotionWe want your feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey discuss Disney's decision to discontinue the Disney Infinity franchise, shutter Avalanche Studio, and completely discontinue publishing.  We also talk about the uninspired release of Playmation Marvel Avengers and how it reminds us of Captain Power from the 1980s.  Then don't miss our short discussion on the less-than-admirable way Polygon began reporting the story.  Corey brings up Pokemon?  Of course, we couldn't possilby have an episode without talking Blizzard.  And Brian seriously needs himself some Persona 5.Kotaku on Disney Infinity closurePlaymation Marvel AvengersCaptain Power commercialIGN breaks down Pokemon Sun and Moon trailerPersona 5 trailer We want your feedback.  AKA be on the show!  You can do so by tweeting the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com. 

This week, Brian and Corey are joined by CosmicRadio.tv's very own Roberto Villegas.  This is the episode #TeamBrian has been waiting for - a guest to talk Japanese Role Playing Games with.  We talk about the Final Fantasy VII Remake, Bravely Second, I Am Setsuna, and Final Fantasy XV, amongst others.  Don't worry, Corey does get a word in edgewise as we talk the upcoming release of Overwatch.  Check out Roberto:On Twitter - https://twitter.com/vincent404At CosmicRadio.tv - http://cosmicradio.tv/

In this very not safe for work episode of Starting Point, Brian and Corey are joined this week by Javis Ray, creator of Legacy Control.  Javis joins us to talk video games, plug his web comic, tell us about his Pateon, and take sides in the #TeamBrian / #Team Corey debate.  (Spoiler: He was bought off)  We are really all over the place in this fun-filled trainwreck that was an absolute blast to make.In all seriousness, though, you can check out Javis' work:Legacy Control - http://legacy-control.com/Javis on Twitter - http://twitter.com/LegacyControlPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/LegacyControl We want your feedback.  AKA be on the show!  You can do so by tweeting the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey break the down the reports rolling in about the PlayStation 4 Neo aka the PS4K aka the PS4.5.  Will the incremental version increase increase sales for Sony or divide its consumer base.  We also touch on the rumors of Red Dead Redemption 2 and whether or not to get excited about it.We want your feedback.  AKA be on the show!  You can do so by tweeting the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey want to slow down this week with a (hardly) quiet, intellectual conversion by the fireside - just like FDR used to do.  You remember, when the President stopped talking about the New Deal and spoke about the New Console.  Anyway, we talk a moment and talk about your feedback on the show before touching upon the Titanfall 2 teaser trailer and the issues some Xbox One users are having with The Division.HERE is where you can find the faux fireplace if you wish to have the proper ambiance for the episode.We want your feedback.  AKA be on the show!  You can do so by tweeting the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey are delighted to have Hailey Bright of Newegg TV as our guest this week.  We reminisce about the good ol' days, talk about mobile gaming and Hailey's excitement for the upcoming release of DOOM, and Brian convinces everyone to Miitomo.  We also discuss the fallout of the Overwatch controversy surrounding Tracer's butt and whether or not she is a flamingo.  Stay tuned as Hailey is asked about whether or not she is #TeamBrian or #TeamCorey.Be sure to check out and follow Hailey Bright on Twitter and Instagram!We want your feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com. 

Brian and Corey take a moment from the slow news week to discuss why some people in the gaming community are so bent on rooting for Nintendo to fail.  Join us as we discuss our own opinions on the matter as well as stepping into the shoes of those that believe that failure is the best possible scenario.  We also have a bit of burning situation during the show and we take some feedback from friend of the show, Larry Asberry, Jr.We want your feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.You can find Larry on Twitter.  You can also catch his show, Facetious on YouTube.

Whether you interpretted the title as GD(C) Virtual Reality or something else, yes, Corey and Brian are talking about VR again.  This time, we're discussing PlayStation VR.  At GDC this week, Sony announced a release window and a price for its foray into the VR market.  We talk about our thoughts on that, as well as musing on Microsoft going platform agnostic on mulitplayer, Star Wars Battlefront in VR, Ubisoft discussing Werewolf Within, and the ridiculous amount of money Corey has spent in Hearthstone.We want your feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com. 

Tonight, Brian and Corey discuss the cancelation of Fable Legends and the impeding closure of Lionhead Studios.  We talk about the factors in the cancelation and whether the type of unbalanced multiplayer in Fable Legends and Evolve can work in today's landscape.  We also chat about Overwatch, pre-ordering No Man's Sky, and Brian rants once again about the entitlement gamers express.We want your feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey are at it again with more antics and lively discussion.  This week we're discussing the announcement of PlayStation 4's Version 3.50 to include Remote Play on your PC or Mac.  We also discuss the impeding doom of the PlayStation TV, the crazy HTC Vive pre-order event and our thoughts on the recent out-pouring of Dark Souls III streams and videos.We want your feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey are talking about the recent release of Street Fight V and Capcom's plans to finish sometime before April.  We also touch on the pricing of the HTC Vive and pour over this year's DICE Award winners.   We want your feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey are flying without guests this week.  We're talking about the "outrage" over Quantum Break not being exclusively exclusive to the Xbox One.  We also talk about riding the backs of other gamers to get free stuff on Steam during the Make Love Not War 3 event.  There's some other stuff too to keep you occupied as we get this podcast back on track...or as close as a approximation as we can be.We want your feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Besides what might be the worst intro in history by Brian, we have a great show for you this week.  Matt Baros of Firaxs Games joins the podcast to tell us what it is like working at a game studio.  He also talks about being a soldier in Firaxis' newly released XCOM 2.  Besides XCOM 2, we also talk a lot about table top games, the recent Lumberyard announcement and Matt's rock band, Rare Candy.  Lastly, deep down, we really find out Matt is a part of #TeamBrian.Check out the stylings of Rare Candy on iTunes or check them out at Bandcamp.We know you want to give us feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey are joined once again by Open Forum Radio's own Larry Asberry, Jr. to discuss all that was PAX South 2016.  We talk about some of our favorites from the show to make a Top 9 Games of PAX South.  We run the gamut from bullethell to adventure to beats to farm animals.You can find Larry on Twitter and check out his new show Facetious on his YouTube channel.We know you want to give us feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Links to Games DiscussedStories: The Path of DestiniesLivelockDead StarRoad to BalhallaJust Shapes & BeatsLightfallUltimate Chicken HorseHaunted Halloween 85Panoramical

You can tell from this episode Brian and Corey are excited for their adventure into the 2nd PAX South in San Antonio, Texas this week.  They discuss the games they're excited to play, the booths they wish to visit, and the panels they want to partake.  Of course, there will be the usual hijinks involving good coffee, good food, good beer and good times.  Listen to the pre-show banter now and be sure to tune in next week for the stories.We know you want to give us feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey take a little bit longer than usual this week to discuss the newly announced EA Origin subscription service on the PC, as well as this new flourish of subscription-based models for "free games" when the model is clearly no longer working for MMOs.  We also discuss Leslie Benzies departure from Rockstar North and a wild variety of "just one more thing"s that lengthens the episode.We know you want to give us feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey are back after the holiday break with surprising news coming from the world of video games.  We discuss the purchase of Major League Gaming (MLG) by Activision Blizzard, the recent cache snafu in Steam and Square Enix's dissolution of Shinra Technologies. We know you want to give us feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

With the holidays upon us, Brian and Corey discuss the one thing on adult gamers' minds - "When the heck am I going to play all the games I just purchased in the Steam Winter Sale?!?"The guys also talk presents and the all the really difficult first world problems affecting those of us with disposable income with which to purchase and play video games.We know you want to give us feedback.  You can do so by tweeting the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.