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Joseph, Josh, and Chris are joined by Michael Koczwara from The Hollywood Reporter and Vaughn Hyde from Indie Pod and have a huge almost 3 hour deep dive on one of the best games of the year, The Last of Us Part 2. Hosts: Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Special Guests:  Michael Koczwara (The Hollywood Reporter, IGN, and more) - https://twitter.com/SuperZambezi Vaughn Hyde (Indie Pod, Go Beyond, and more) - https://twitter.com/HydeLegion Music: The Last of Us Part 2 - Sony Interactive Entertainment and Gustavo Santaolalla

Joseph, Chris, and Josh discuss what they liked and didn't like from the Xbox Game Showcase. Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 Music Theme Song made by Novila. https://soundcloud.com/novila-edm Quick Notes Rocket League going free-to-play,

Chris and Josh discuss what they want from Xbox's upcoming Games Showcase and also what they think will get announced. Joseph was unable to attend because he was trying to score an interview with Xbox Game Pass so we could ask why it's so good.

Today, the crew is joined by Jesse Vitelli from Twinfinite! We discuss Ghost of Tsushima and Rocket Arena, plus the growing confusion over Dr. Disrespect's Twitch ban.  Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Special Guest Jesse Vitelli (Twinfinite) - https://twitter.com/jessevitelli You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?c

Joseph, Josh, and Chris discuss how disappointing Ubisoft Forward despite the incredible IP's that Ubisoft owns and could use more. Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 Music Theme Song made by Novila. https://soundcloud.com/novila-edm Quick No

Joseph, Josh, and Chris discuss the controversial $70 NBA 2K21 Price on PS5 and Xbox Series X. They also discuss the horrible sexual alllegation news around former EVO President Joey Cuellar, and the new Ubisoft battle royale Hyper Scape. Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4

 Josh, Chris, and Indie Pod Co-Host Vaughn Hyde discuss the past week's news and how pineapple pizza is good.  Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Special Guest: Vaughn Hyde - twitter.com/HydeLegion Indie Pod - twitter.com/IndiePod You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 Music The

This week, the boys are joined by Michael Koczwara from The Hollywood Reporter and IGN to talk about The Last of Us Part 2, the new Pokemon news and DLC, and Joseph gives us his thoughts on the Spongebob Squarepants Rehydrated. Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Guest: Michael Koczwara - https://twitter.com/SuperZambezi You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/W

Chris reviews Summer in Mara, and unfortunately he did not enjoy this vacation. Review codes provided by publisher. Thanks for sending it over to us! You can check out Joseph Yaden's thoughts on the game during Episode 74.

Chris Penwell chats with Lynda and Tim Cowles from D'Avekki Studios about their latest FMV title Dark Nights with Poe & Munro, the evolution of the medium, and what goes behind the process of making a game in this medium. They also give us a few details of what's to come from D'Avekki in the next few years! Check it out!   You can find Dark Nights with Poe & Munro on Steam at:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/1098170/Dark_Nights_with_Poe_and_Munro/ You can find D'Avekki Studios on Twitter here Chris' review for Dark Nights with Poe & Munro at Sip Read Repeat: https://sipreadrepeat.com/2020/06/11/dark-nights-with-poe-munro-review/ Chris' Twitter You can listen to our weekly podcast on Mondays on your favourite podcast platform. Here's the Apple Podcasts link.  Audio as a transition is from the official trailer of Dark Nights with Poe & Munro from D'Avekki Studios: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQzXmgxaVLs&t

Chris reviews a new entry in the long running Shantae series, Shantae and the Seven Sirens You can find Chris on Twitter - @PenwellWrites A free code of the game was provided by WayForward. Thank you so much for sending one our way! Music from: Island East level from the Shantae and the Seven Seas soundtrack by WayForward.

Joseph, Chris, and Josh discuss the PS5 reveal in detail and also touch on what they've been playing this week. NOTE: There may be a few audio issues. We apologize for the inconvenience! Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 Music Theme Song mad

Joseph tells us what The Outer Worlds Switch port is like, they all laugh about the Game Gear Micro, and the crew discusses the importance of BLM and diversity in gaming.  Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 Music Theme Song made by Novila. H

Joseph, Chris, and Josh discuss PS+ Games, Games with Gold, Upcoming PS5 presentation, and plenty of more in this packed episode!  Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 Music Theme Song made by Novila. He did an awesome job, so here’s a shoutout!

Joseph and Chris are joined by special guest Michael Cwick from Digital Days Gaming to discuss the vast quantity of THQ Nordic games, the crazy power of the PS5, and new Call of Duty rumors.  Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Guest - Michael Cwick - https://twitter.com/The1stMJC Check his podcast Digital Days Gaming out: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/digital-days-gaming/id1485471298 The show's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DigitalDaysPod You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active

Joseph and Chris review the narrative space experience Deliver Us the Moon! They liked it, but there a few glaring issues that Houston couldn't ignore. A review code provided by Wired Productions.

We have Luis Alamilla on the podcast as we talk about Paper Mario: The Origami King, a new cyberpunk indie title Virtuaverse, and Gears Tactics! Plus, we freak out about Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 HD Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Guest: Luis Alamilla: https://twitter.com/Luis_GVN Luis' Virtuaverse review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0LO_-faO8o&t=103s You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Please use our Amazon link if you're buying anything on there. It costs nothing extra to you, and we get a kickback! This will go towards new games and event coverage, so we can g

Active Quest Episode 68: Diablo 2 Remaster Rumors and Inside Xbox Next Gen Game Reveals  Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 Music Theme Song made by Novila. He did an awesome job, so here’s a shoutout! https://soundcloud.com/novila-edm Quick

Finally! News! Joseph, Josh, and Chris discuss Assassin's Creed Valhalla, get hyped for Summer Game Fest, and wonder what is on the docket for the Xbox Series X event. We also have a new theme song by Novila! Hosts: Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites Info You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=14824

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Joseph, Josh, and Chris give their Top 3 Zelda Games, and it gets controversial. Plus Final Fantasy VII Remake 15-hour Thoughts and Red Dead Redemption 2 Joins Xbox Game Pass. Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on iTunes so we can continue to reach people, go to E3, get more review codes to provide coverage to you all and more. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAl