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To kick off our E3 2018 coverage, the team from The Gaming Hub Podcast dives into the Electronic Arts conference, discussing everything we saw during the show. There were some great things (Yarny is back!), and since it's EA, there were some low points too. We get into all of it here, as well as give the show a grade and answer questions from our community. Finally, we do the first of our many E3 giveaways! To take part in the community and have a chance at some of the E3 giveaways we'll be doing, join by using any of the links below! Links: Email: thegaminghubpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/725468307840683/ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/txhgaminghub Twitter: https://twitter.com/TXHGamingHub Discord: https://discord.gg/TgjEmdf Website: www.thexboxhub.com

This week, we celebrate both 2 years and 100 episodes as we look forward to E3 2018 this weekend. We also do four giveaways on this episode to members of our community that submitted questions! Crackdown 3 was delayed once again - what does this mean for the Microsoft conference at E3 this year, and for Xbox in general? Does it give us reason to be worried, and does it signal that they may have something that we haven't anticipated ready to announce on Sunday? Finally, we're so happy to have been joined by Parris Lilly, co-host of Gamertag Radio, for an extended interview on the show. He talks about how he got into podcasting, his favorite memories attending E3, how he got to give Phil Spencer direct feedback on Kinect, and what he's most looking forward to at E3 this year. We have extensive E3 coverage planned for this year, with a new episode dedicated to each major conference starting with Electronic Arts on Saturday, all the way through Nintendo on Tuesday. Please subscribe so you never miss a moment of o

It's almost time for E3 2018, and we have our predictions for this year's show ready to go! We talk games like Halo, Fallout, Zelda, Mass Effect, and more. Which company do we think will come out on top, and what do they have to do to emerge victorious at this year's show? In news, we talk about the reveals of Fallout 76 and Assassin's Creed: Odyssey - are we sick of companies ruining potential E3 surprises? Also, Bungie is getting a large investment allowing them to become a multi-franchise studio. Are we excited for more games from the Halo and Destiny developer? We also detail the new games hitting stores this next week, as well as the new games hitting Games With Gold and PS+ in June. As always, we answer community qurestions in our fan mail segment. We have a lot of E3 coverage planned this year, including pre and post shows for every single conference about console gaming, so be sure to subscribe in order to never miss a thing! To be part of our awesome community of gamers, just use the links below: Lin

On this special episode of The Gaming Hub, we take a look at E3 2018 and each company, anticipating what they might have up their sleeves at the biggest gaming show of the year. Will EA bring more than Anthem and Battlefield V? How excited is Steven for Kingdom Hearts? We talk about what Bethesda ahs to do to keep their amazing momentum from previous E3 shows, and what Ubisoft has to do in order to not leave us feeling "meh" about their show. As for the big three, we know Nintendo has Pokemon and Smash Brothers to show off this year, but what else is Graham hoping to see from his favorite console maker? We dig into whether Sony is the runaway favorite to "win" E3 in 2018 and what would have to happen for them to lose, as well as what Microsoft has to deliver this year in what is a pivotal E3 for the Xbox. We have a lot of E3 coverage planned this year, including pre and post shows for every single conference about console gaming, so be sure to subscribe in order to never miss a thing! To be part of our awesom

Battlefield V was revealed this week, with new modes, no Premium Pass, and a return to the World War II setting. Is this the game we wanted from DICE, and will the (sort of) Battle Royale mode in it appeal to us as gemers? We discuss the war stories, Combined Arms, and how Grand Operations will add an element of Battle Royale to the game. Ultimately, now that we've seen both Battlefield V and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, which do we think we'll be playing more of come October? We also discuss the loaded October release schedule, how Death Stranding will rely on collaboration, and the rumors that Nintendo will be developing a Nintendo 64 mini console for release. Finally, for fans of Madden, it's coming out early this year - how excited are we? We detail all new releases for each console in our releases segment, and answer plenty of questions in our fan mail segment at the end of the show. To be entered for future giveaways, join our community and submit questions to be read on the show. Links: Email: thegamingh

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was revealed this week, and we have our reactions ready. Does the lack of single player in the new game bother us, and what do we think about the new Battle Royale mode called Blackout? Aside from Call of Duty, are we happy that Battle Royale is the new trend in gaming? We discuss the likelihood that the new craze will become a staple in all shooter games going forward. There were more delays this week, including Ubisoft's Skull and Bones, which was delayed until 2019. We discuss whether it's better to delay a game (sometimes even multiple times) or to keep the release date promise and continue to support the game post-release to make the experience better. Do games like The Division, Sea of Thieves, and the original Titanfall deserve second chances months or more after release? We detail all new releases for each console in our releases segment, and answer plenty of questions in our fan mail segment at the end of the show. To be entered for future giveaways, join our community and s

This week, Nintendo announced their online service for just $20 per year, but is it a good value? We get into a spirited discussion about the features it does and does not offer, and we don't all agree on whether or not it is a good service. In other news, Sony finally announced it's E3 conference date and time - is it a change from years past? Walmart Canada has appeared to ruin a good portion of the upcoming surprise announcements at E3, and we take the time to both blame Graham and discuss the potential announcements and how much impact they will have.  Finally, what steps is Microsoft taking to close the gap in exclusive titles with Sony? We detail all new releases for each console in our releases segment, and answer plenty of questions in our fan mail segment at the end of the show. To be entered for future giveaways, join our community and submit questions to be read on the show. Links: Email: thegaminghubpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/725468307840683/ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/

This week marked the release of the third trailer of Rockstar's highly anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2. What were our reactions? And what are we hoping to see in the new game when it releases this fall? Also, Destiny 2 has the Warmind expansion incoming - will it be enough to get any of us back into the game? Season 4 of Fortnite started this week, and one of our hosts is going to start playing it more, as well as stremaing. What do the changes mean for the game and what has been the secret of its success? Finally, we talk about Xbox's increased console sales and we list our top five PlayStation 4 games that we've played so far. We detail all new releases for each console in our releases segment, and answer plenty of questions in our fan mail segment at the end of the show, including conducting our monthly giveaway! To be entered for future giveaways, join our community and submit questions to be read on the show. Links: Email: mail@thegaminghub.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/725468307840683/

We apologize for the technical issues very early in the episode. For the first few minutes, Graham's voice is choppy, but it corrects itself in the first 10 minutes. Thanks for your understanding and support! With Ashland University announcing that they will offer scholarships to players for a Fortnite E-Sports team, does this signal the beginning of the NCAA getting into gaming as a competitive sport? The Gaming Hub team discusses this question and a lot more of this week's gaming news, including Nintendo's E3 conference announcement, Sony's insane console sales numbers, and what we would like to see from the upcoming Nintendo online service. In addition, Graham and Steve debate whether God of War or Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the better choice if someone has $60 to spend. We detail the releases for the upcoming week and the new free games for May, including Xbox's impressive Games With Gold lineup for the month before E3. Finally, we answer some great questions from the community in our weekly Fan Mail se

This week marked the release of the PlayStation 4's highly anticipated God of War, and reviews were overwhelmingly positive. However, the release also brought out some negativity, and we discuss the reaction to some reviews and posts regarding Sony's hugely anticipated game. When does a review deserve criticism? Also, Steve has had a chance to play a little of God of War, and we get his thoughts on the game. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 might not have a campaign when it releases this fall, and we discuss the impact that might have on the game, and what the overall strategy for Activision is here. In addition, Dark Souls Remastered gets a delay on the Nintendo Switch, and we discuss the top games that you can play on the Xbox One right now in case you can't play God of War on the PlayStation. Where did games like Halo 5, The Witcher 3, Grand Theft Auto V, and Sunset Overdrive rank for us? Finally, we break down the biggest upcoming releases on all three major consoles, as well as answer questions from the communi

This week, Rare released their content update strategy for Sea of Thieves through the summer - will it be enough to satisfy players that don't feel there is enough content in the game? We discuss this, as well as the problem Microsoft faces this year with having little in the way of top-tier exclusives to put up against Sony's God of War and Spiderman. Speaking of God of War, it's coming out soon, and we hear it's pretty good. We discuss the early reviews of the upcoming PlayStation exclusive and talk about how excited we are to get our hands on it next week. In addition, Xbox is releasing another 19 games in backwards compatibility, and we discuss whether this is really a viable strategy in opposition to Sony's new AAA games. There's actually other games coming out next week alongside God of War, and we get you the info on those too, as well as answer questions in our fan mail segment. By joining our community, you can take part in some pretty cool stuff and even have the chance to win prizes that are given

On Episode 90 of The Gaming Hub, we dive into mobile games with the upcoming release of the Harry Potter mobile game - are they real video games? What have been our favorite mobile games to play, and how have they provided a different experience than console or PC games? Also, we discuss Far Cry 5 achieving great sales numbers for Ubisoft, Spyro getting a re-release, and the newest episode of Inside Xbox. Finally, we look forward to Sony's Spider Man game for the PlayStation 4 now that it has a release date. How excited are we to get our hands on it? To join our community, use any of the links below! Links: Email: mail@thegaminghub.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/725468307840683/ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/txhgaminghub Twitter: https://twitter.com/TXHGamingHub Discord: https://discord.gg/TgjEmdf Website: www.thexboxhub.com

In Episode 89 of The Gaming Hub, we dig into the newly released Far Cry 5. Two of us have played it - what are our thoughts on the new game from Ubisoft? Also, another week into Sea of Thieves, have our thoughts on the game changed at all? Is it possible for the game to be both great and not fun at the same time? The first week of April doesn't feature many releases on console, but we detail what you can get, and there are some good sales taking place for both Xbox and PlayStation. Get all the details in our new releases and deals segment! Finally, we answer questions from the community in our fan mail segment, and conduct our monthly giveaway! To have a chance to win, join our community using any of the links below. Links: Email: mail@thegaminghub.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/725468307840683/ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/txhgaminghub Mixer: www.mixer.com/TXHGamingHub Twitter: https://twitter.com/TXHGamingHub Discord: https://discord.gg/TgjEmdf Website: www.thexboxhub.com

With the release of the highly anticipated Sea of Thieves this week, The Gaming Hub Podcast digs into the reviews for the game - especially the ones that came out on release day. Can a review of an online game be accurate when posted on the day of release? Also, we break down our own experiences with Sea of Thieves, and talk about the rumored Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 remaster. We also detail the new releases for the week, and answer listener questions at the end of the show in our fan mail segment. To join our community, use any of the links below! Links: Email: mail@thegaminghub.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/725468307840683/ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/txhgaminghub Mixer: www.mixer.com/TXHGamingHub Twitter: https://twitter.com/TXHGamingHub Discord: https://discord.gg/TgjEmdf Website: www.thexboxhub.com

We're awfully excited this week, as the end of the gaming abyss is upon us. In Episode 87 of The Gaming Hub, we look forward to the wealth of new releases about to hit us, including Sea of Thieves, Far Cry 5, MLB the Show, and A Way Out. We talk about the announcement of Shadow of the Tomb Raider and the Sega Mega Drive Collection, and plot to break Ninja's new Twitch record. In fan mail, we discuss if crafting is fun in video games, whether the battle royale craze will spill into big name shooters, and video game movies. To be part of the conversation, join our community using any of the links below! Links: Email: mail@thegaminghub.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/725468307840683/ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/txhgaminghub Mixer: www.mixer.com/TXHGamingHub Twitter: https://twitter.com/TXHGamingHub Discord: https://discord.gg/TgjEmdf Website: www.thexboxhub.com

Starting with Episode 86, we are proud to be part of Dash Radio! We'll be airing on the Multiplayer channel on Dash Radio five times a week, with new episodes premiering there every Saturday at 9PM Pacific. As always, you'll still be able to get every episode of The Gaming Hub through whatever podcast platform you prefer. This week, we talk Call of Duty Black Ops 4, Nintendo Direct, State of Decay 2, and Days Gone. We detail the new releases for the upcoming week, and answer questions from the community in our fan mail segment. Join our community via the links below to have a chance at winning cool free stuff!   Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/725468307840683/ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/txhgaminghub Mixer: www.mixer.com/TXHGamingHub Twitter: https://twitter.com/TXHGamingHub Discord: https://discord.gg/TgjEmdf Website: www.thexboxhub.com    

Do you ever use video games as an escape? We do too! This week, the Gaming Hub Podcast team talks about how games can be an escape from the stress of life. Also, we talk about Detroit: Become Human getting a release date, how PlayStation is whipping Xbox in free game offerings, and the new games being added to the Xbox Game Pass program in March. Finally, we discuss what it would take to convert to the PlayStation 4 as our primary console (and more!) in our fan mail segment. Use the links below to join our awesome community!   Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/725468307840683/ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/txhgaminghub Mixer: www.mixer.com/TXHGamingHub Twitter: https://twitter.com/TXHGamingHub Discord: https://discord.gg/TgjEmdf Website: www.thexboxhub.com

In Episode 84 of The Gaming Hub Podcast, the team discusses the upcoming remaster of Burnout Paradise that is arriving on Xbox One and PS4 in March, as well as the return of EA Play during E3 week this year in Los Angeles. We dig into Phil Spencer's keynote address at the DICE Summit in Las Vegas this week, and ask how we can combat the toxic culture that exists sometimes in gaming and create a more inclusive environment. We had a chance to sit down for an interview with Gareth Brierly of TheXboxHub this week, and you can listen to that interview at the 44:15 mark of the show. Finally, we answer questions from the community and conduct our February giveaway for a member of the community. To join in the community, use any of the links below! Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/725468307840683/ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/txhgaminghub Mixer: www.mixer.com/gamingcultureradio Discord: https://discord.gg/TgjEmdf Website: www.thexboxhub.com      

This week, the Gaming Hub Podcast dives into the endgame of Sea of Thieves - what happens when you become pirate legend? Also, we each state our wish list for Red Dead Redemption 2, talk about early E3 wishes, and answer lots of questions from our community. To join in on the community, use the links listed below and you'll have a chance to win one of our many giveaways that we do at The Gaming Hub! Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/725468307840683/ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/txhgaminghub Mixer: www.mixer.com/gamingcultureradio Discord: https://discord.gg/TgjEmdf Website: www.thexboxhub.com

**We have corrected the audio issues from Episode 82 and are re-posting it. Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for your support!** This week, we have our first ever Gaming Hub Podcast Fan Fest, where we give away gaming prizes to our loyal listeners. In doing so, we answer a lot of fan questions, and discuss the gaming news of the week. To join the community, just use the links below and you can win one of the many giveaways we do here on the show! Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/725468307840683/ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/txhgaminghub Mixer: www.mixer.com/gamingcultureradio Discord: https://discord.gg/TgjEmdf Website: www.thexboxhub.com