This week the Anivision hosts gather to talk about the news from TGS, they give their impressions on Destiny: The Taken King and Mario Maker, they question if there is a good reason to buy a Wii U, and they discus source material and anime.

News

  • Pokemon Go announced for Android and iOS in 2016 (IGN)
  • iOS games will be playable on the new Apple TV.
    • Will be released in Nov 2015 for $150 (32GB) and $200 (64GB)
    • Has a new remote control that’ll double as a game controller.
  • Nintendo appoints Tatsumi Kimishima as President of Nintendo
    • Formerly worked at Nintendo of America Inc as Director and CEO
    • Nintendo also using “Fellow” in job titles, i.e. Shigeru Miyamoto is the Creative Fellow of Nintendo, etc.
  • TGS News
    • Gravity Rush 1 getting remastered for PS4, GR2 coming next year
    • Kingdom Hearts 2.8
    • Bloodborne: The Old Hunters DLC out November 25th
    • Metal Gear Online to launch on Oct. 6th for consoles
    • Persona 5 delayed until Summer 2016
    • PlayStation VR to be priced as “new gaming platform.”

Discussion

  • Destiny The Taken King impressions (Jrow/Xcom)
    • EXT surely to come
  • Mario Maker Impressions (Jrow)
  • Bring Your Own Topic
    • steev: Is there a good enough reason to buy a Wii U?
    • Xcom: Source Material v.  Anime

Music: Metal Gear Solid 5 Soundtrack (CD2)