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Brian and Corey discuss their PS5 woes, making game purchasing decisions based off of Twitch, the amazing Optimus Prime Transformer, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, and Brian opines on Justice League Snyder Cut.Mass Effect Legendary EditionLittle Devil InsideThe Sony Bloomberg articleSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunesStarting Point on StitcherStarting Point on iHeartRadioStarting Point on Amazon PodcastsStarting Point on Spotify

With a longer-than-average ID@Xbox event, Brian and Corey spend a little extra time covering some of the games shown. They also discuss the majesty of the Dynasty Warriors movie trailer.Everything at ID@XboxDynasty Warriors movieSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunesStarting Point on StitcherStarting Point on iHeartRadioStarting Point on Amazon PodcastsStarting Point on Spotify

Brian and Corey break down the Square Enix Presents including all the parts Brian skipped.  We also talk about the Magic Legends Open Beta, and Chris Metzen's Auroboros project.Square Enix PresentsAuroborosChildren of Morta DLCSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunesStarting Point on StitcherStarting Point on iHeartRadioStarting Point on Amazon PodcastsStarting Point on Spotify

Brian and Corey are focused this week on having a disaster recovery plan, games, more stonks, and the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game.TMNT: Shredder's RevengeRust recoverySend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunesStarting Point on Stitcher

Brian and Corey are joined this week by Twitch streamer and photographer, Mike Bailey (akamikeb) to discuss the many aspects, joys, and countless hours spent in Valheim.akamikeb on Twitchakamikeb on TwitterValheim PvPSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunesStarting Point on Stitcher

Brian and Corey are back after a week's absence due to weather and work. They're here to discuss Nintendo Direct, Mortal Kombat's red band trailer, and PlayStation's State of Play.Nintendo DirectSony State of PlaySend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunesStarting Point on Stitcher

Brian and Corey have a bit of a long episode this week as we discuss Stadia's signposting, Ninja's latest meltdown, Crash on Battle dot Net, and all the demos we played in Steam's Festival.Ninja Threatens to Quit FortniteSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunesStarting Point on Stitcher

Brian and Corey are joined this week by the Co-host and Producer of the Virtual Economy podcast, Amanda Farough, to discuss GameStonks - its effect on the industry and the stock market.  We also touch on financial tech as a sector and retail investing.  To the Moon!Amanda Farough on TwitterHit Save!Virtual Economy PodcastReady Player Mama on TwitchSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunesStarting Point on Stitcher

Brian and Corey are thrilled to have Starting Point's 2020 "eSports Coach of the Year" and resident historian, Professor John Harney back on the show to discuss History and Video Game Academia as well as the life of a college eSports program director and coach.Professor John Harney on TwitterCentre College eSportsHistory RespawnedSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are discussing franchises making their comebacks either movie as a video game (Indiana Jones) or a video game as a movie (Mortal Kombat). Brian also shares some exciting news.Indiana Jones gamesMortal Kombat movieSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

It's a little light news-wise and that is how Brian and Corey find themselves victims (?) of clickbait regarding Red Dead Online. We also talk about the Switch getting an Anime-watching app.Red Dead Online players starting overSwitch Getting AnimeGameInformer 2021 Release ScheduleSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey discuss the risks all eSports professionals take - from the toll on their bodies to their mental health. We also talk about PC Gamer's games of 2020 and what we're looking forward to most in 2021.eSports InjuriesPC Gamer GOTYVG247 2021Send us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Happy Holidays, to our listeners!  Without you, we'd probably just be talking to each other weekly, so thank you.  2020, what a year! We wrap up with our last podcast of the year talking about memes, Christmas, and perhaps, is Brian done with Assassin's Creed Valhalla?21 video game ads...OutridersKFConsoleSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey wrap up the winners and announcements of the Game Awards as well as discuss the refund situation for Cyberpunk 2077.Game AwardsCyberpunk 2077 RefundsNintendo Indie WorldSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are talking this week about the release of Cyberpunk 2077, the reviews surrounding Cyberpunk, and whether or not reviews are even necessary anymore.Gamespot's Cyberpunk 2077 reviewSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are discussing the swatting of Ubisoft Montreal, our desire to have Chris Evans on the show, and the nominees for The Game Awards.Ubisoft MontrealGame Awards nomineesBrian's Assassin's Creed Valhalla reviewSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey cover the launches of the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5, including our stories of not getting one and reviews we've seen.Kotaku's PS5 reviewA PS5 selling on eBaySend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey discuss Brian's adventures in Assassin's Creed Valhalla prior to its release.  We also talk about Sega Sammy selling off its arcade division, Adidas selling Cyberpunk 2077 kicks in the East, and Sony's future PS5 stocking and pickups in stores.Sega SammyAdidasSony PS5Send us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey cool things down in an Xbox Series X fridge before discussing the Nintendo Partner Mini Direct, Genshin Impact, Spooky Fortnite, and Warchief Gaming.  Brian also provides another installment of Gaming with Daria.Nintendo Direct MiniGenshin Impact Warchief GamingXbox Series X FridgeSend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are blending together so many news stories this week, it's hard to keep track. We talk about the launch of Gregg Qualls' Kickstarter for Big Bad Evil Guy, Torchlight III's release on Switch, Ubisoft's consolidation or Uplay, and Brian's new adventure playing co-op with his daughter.Big Bad Evil Guy on KickstarterUbisoft and UplaySend us your feedback by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey, or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes