The Overseas Connection

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.

The Overseas Connection #716 - Not a Game of The Year Show --- sort of.

The Overseas Connection #716 - Not a Game of The Year Show --- sort of.

Kim, Pete, Robin, and Greg kick the year off with a round of our favourite, most surprising, most disappointing, and most looking forward to games.

What was your:

• Most Played?
• Biggest Surprise?
• Biggest Disappointment?
• What should you have played more?
• Top Visual Game?
• Most Anticipated for 2023?

Let us know.

Enjoy the banter.

The Overseas Connection #715 - We’re not done yet.

The Overseas Connection #715 - We're not done yet.

 

Kim, Greg, and Robin see out the old year and bring in the new with a parp.

We blah, blah blah for an hour or so and compare Christmas Presents. As per usual Greg's is bigger and takes even more batteries than Kim's.

 

You are formally invited to a very respectful and quiet weekend in Las Vegas, the weekend of the 18th of May. Popular to contrary belief it will not be an intoxicating joyride of debauchery and naughty behaviour.

Victims/guests need only let us know of their interest.

 

Happy New Year from us all you reprobates and see you in 2023.

The Overseas Connection #714 - Twas the show before Christmas

The Overseas Connection #714 - Twas the show before Christmas

Kim, Greg, and Robin get all festive.

Greg's on a high after his trip to see Mickey. Kim is in calendar purchasing heaven and Robin.... well he's a lost cause.

We've been playing more Solasta, cursing along with High on Life and of course, Robin has been going around and around in circles on Assetto Corsa Competizione.

In the News:

• Amazon Games will publish next major Tomb Raider title from Crystal Dynamics
• Sony confirms Spider-Man 2 for Fall 2023 release window
• Valve has said it would like to create a Steam Controller 2
• God of War TV show details revealed as Amazon greenlights the series
• Hogwarts Legacy’s Switch and last-gen versions have been delayed
• Microsoft has reportedly offered Sony ‘the right to put Call of Duty on PS Plus’
• Xbox addresses lack of Game Awards reveals: ‘We have a lot planned to show’
  

Ho, ho, ho and a Happy Christmas to all our listeners.

 

 

 

The Overseas Connection #713 -And the results are in!

The Overseas Connection #713 - And the results are in!

 

The winners have been announced at the Game Awards. How did we do with our predictions?

• Microsoft & Sony make up and are friends again over their fight over Activision. (Only joking they're still at it)
• Robin takes up ice skating/falling.
• Pete doubles down on the number of legs in his house.
• Kim is prepared.

Enjoy.

The Overseas Connection #712 -Greg plays with his Oscar.

The Overseas Connection #712 -Greg plays with his Oscar.

Greg plays with his Oscar.  

The nominees are in for this week's Game Awards, and we throw our hats in the ring for which titles will be picking up the gongs.

We chat about what we've been up to, what we've played, and how many alter egos Robin has had this weekend.

Enjoy. 

The Overseas Connection #711 - The one with Justice for Gingers

The Overseas Connection #711 - The one with Justice for Gingers

 

Greg, Robin, and Pete (calling in LIVE from Croatia)  have a great old chat righting the wrongs of the world and looking embarrassed for Robin's tipsy trip.

In the news:

• Microsoft & Sony continue to battle with regulators over Activision Purchase
• Activision Blizzard ‘won’t hesitate to fight to defend Microsoft’s acquisition
• Microsoft says it offered Sony a 10-year deal to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation
• Gran Turismo 7’s boss says he’s ‘considering and looking into’ a PC port
• The Epic Games Store will reportedly offer a free game every day over Christmas
• Netflix is hiring talent for a ‘brand new triple-A PC game’
• Warzone 2 has reached 25 million players in its first five days, Activision says

Enjoy.