The Overseas Connection

The Overseas Connection #726 - The Americans

The Overseas Connection #726 - The Americans

Greg and Kim man the fort while others are away.  

We talk up games like:

• Civilization VI
• Stray
• Valheim
• Hi-Fi Rush 
• and a few more

In a slow news week we still have a few nuggets:

• Guerrilla cuts ties and moves forward from last gen
• Xbox handing out 3rd party deals like Oprah
• EU taking a beat 
• Square Enix says yes to NFTs
• Diablo IV saying no to Game Pass? 

What have we been up to? We have some gadgets and shows and a bit more.

Enjoy the show. 

The Overseas Connection #725 - The one with a Hypothetical Mug

The Overseas Connection #725 - The one with a Hypothetical Mug

Greg, Kim, and Robin go on another chin-wagging session. It's just amazing how these old folk can natter.

Sony & Microsoft are still at war and the gloves are off and mudslinging has begun.

We cover all of the latest gaming news, new releases, and most importantly what we've been up to and how we've managed not to be sectioned for another week.

Enjoy.

 

The Overseas Connection #724 - The one with the Toaster.

The Overseas Connection #724 - The one with the Toaster.

Greg, Kim, and Robin rock the airwaves causing havoc with Robin's new mixing desk. No-one is safe.

What's new in the news?

Not that we'd be fond of a rumour but we have plenty.

• Capcom has confirmed its next digital event for next week
• Austrian court says FIFA packs constitute gambling, orders PlayStation refunds
• Following the Xbox Series X fridge, next up is reportedly the Series S toaster
• Nintendo has taken Wii U games Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon offline for security reasons
• EU reportedly unlikely to demand asset sales in Microsoft Activision merger
• UK regulator meets with Microsoft and Activision to discuss merger remedies
• The FTC has told PlayStation it has to reveal its third-party exclusivity deals

What have we been up to? We tell all, its embarrassing.

Enjoy the show. 

 

The Overseas Connection #723 - Switching It Up!

The Overseas Connection #723 - Switching It Up!

This weeks show is a bit of a different pace as we juggle the order of the elements of the show, leading off with the news and finishing up with our games being played.  

 

Included in the show this week:

• News from the industry including:
  • A recap of the recent State of Play for Sony.
  • Changes at Tango Game Works
  • Single Player returns to Battlefield
  • MS gets theatrical for the EU Commission
  • Xbox Family Plan expands
  • and some other news bits
• Greg tells the tale of last weeks craziness
• Bongo wins a race. 
• Kim has a new toy that not only vibrates but plays video games.
• Hi-Fi Rush continues to shine
• Atomic Heart hands on
• Other games discussed: Solasta Crown of the Magister, Warhammer 40,000:Space Marines, 

Enjoy.

The Overseas Connection #722 - This show is for Marty!

The Overseas Connection #722 - This show is for Marty!

This weeks show see's the ginger let loose on spinning the decks. We talk, about life, entertainment we enjoyed in the past week and our YouTube rabbit holes.

 

Other stuff discussed on the show:

• We get into real life talk and wanting paid holidays
• Racing bits and bobs with Bongo
• Top of the league chess talk
• All that news stuff that Greg loves
• Discussions on why we love the Quest
• Phil regrets coming on after encountering the new releases list
• Please for the love of god send us an email because we pay for it!
• Thank you for all the support you have given us Marty

Enjoy.

The Overseas Connection #721 - Two Is Better Than One.

The Overseas Connection #721 - Two Is Better Than One.

This weeks show see's the dynamic duo of Greg & Robin hold down the fort.  We talk, about life, entertainment we enjoyed in the past week and our upcoming Vegas trip.

 

Other stuff discussed on the show:

• We get into The Last of Us show vs game again.
• Racing bits and bobs with Bongo
• Hi-Fi Rush continues to be great
• The success of Hogwarts Legacy and Mark's approval of the game.
• Activision goes on the offensive 
• Microsoft sends a big bunch of frak you to the UK.
• Who needs FIFA when you have Premier?

Enjoy.

 

The Overseas Connection #720 - We like a good beard.

The Overseas Connection #720 - We like a good beard.

 

From the off, our bud Phil Olson is 50 this week. We thought he was older.

Greg is back from Atlanta ( He does not want to move), Robin is back from Killarney (To be sure to be sure) and Kim is just back in black. Oh yeah!

 

We talk, about life, games, and beards.

In the news:

• There are no wands in the new Harry Potter game.
• Dragon Age is better than God of War.
• Microsoft sends a big bunch of frak you to the UK.
• Mark got it wrong again.

Enjoy.

 

The Overseas Connection #719 - For One Night Only

The Overseas Connection #719 - For One Night Only

 

The podcast crew is back at it with another episode as Pete, Kim and Robin are shocked to have Mark on the show who is finally back for one night only following a long hiatus!  We talk video games and the game of life.  This week Robin is away on bisiness again and joins us via his hotel Wi-Fi so Mark is spinning the decks....insert audio issue gags here!

• Pete takes hosting duties this week as Greg and Robin are both away from home.
• We discuss the games played including Stray, Rayman Legends, Saints Row, God of War Ragnarok and COD MW2 Multiplayer.
• Robin breaks down the Forza 8 trailer and is panicking there is no wheel support.
• Sony gives an update on "The Day Before".
• Rumours of Far Cry 7 in development.
• More rumours, this time about the PlayStation 6?
• We cover this weeks upcoming new releases.
• Will Mark make another appearance in the near future? Watch this space to find out!
• Finally Greg is upset that we didn't cover the Microsft Developer Direct show which Pete said we can do next week ;)

Enjoy.

The Overseas Connection #718 - The Claw Lives

The Overseas Connection #718 - The Claw Lives

 

The podcast crew is back at it with another episode as Kim, Pete and Greg talk video games and the game of life.  This week all runs well as Robin is away visiting far off lands contemplating the latest in Bologne.  

• Greg dabbles with Monster Hunter and clearly enjoys his time with it...or not.
• Controversy invades the podcast as we discuss the merritts of The Last of Us show vs the game.
• Greg brings back The Claw for PUBG.
• In news Sony unveils more PS VR2 games
• Marvel Avengers gets some disappointing news
• Stadia users get some good news on the heals of its death
• And yes, Skull and Bones is delayed....again.  
• 343i still has a heartbeat

Finally, we talk up the community plans for our Las Vegas meet up among other oddities. 

Enjoy.

The Overseas Connection #717 - Pete’s got weed.

The Overseas Connection #717 - Pete's got weed.

 

Pete is stuck in a fish tank with a load of seaweed around him. While we fish him out we chat about busy weeks, Las Vegas plans, and gaming news.

In the News:

• Xbox to hold Developer Direct - Jan 25th
• PS5 Reportedly Locking Major Feature Behind PS Plus
• New Xbox features look to convince gamers to stuff standby and shutdown instead

We review our predictions from last year and make some bold ones for 2023.

Enjoy.