11 years ago today (3/11/15) was the release of ‘Ori and the Blind Forest’ on Xbox One & PC.
This Metroidvania from Moon Studios is notorious for intense platforming, art style & charmin, emotional story.
It reviewed well & was profitable within its 1st week of release.
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The Gaming Outsider’s welcomes @chrisdattolivo.bsky.social to this week’s podcast to discuss the art of voice acting.
In news, Sony makes the decision to stop porting its 1st party games to PC.
New games discussed include:
‘Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection’
‘Hive Blight’
& more!
Step into the role of a record shop employee at Repeater Records in Wax Heads! Developed by Patattie Games and published by @curvegames.com, this cozy-punk simulator arrives on PC and consoles on May 5, 2026.
Happy #Mar10 Day!
Nintendo celebrated yesterday afternoon (March 10th in Japan) with a special Direct showcase featuring a new trailer for 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'.
The film releases in theaters on April 1st in NA. Check out the new trailer at the link in the comments.
‘Madworld’ released on the Wii 17 years ago today (3/10/09) in North America.
This hack-and-slash game was the first title developed by Platinum Games & features a black/white art style with over the top violence & contrasting red gore.
Despite reviewing well, it sold poorly.
Build your kingdom from a single campfire to a bustling civilization in Hearth and Hamlet! Developed by Phorust Studios and published by Runic Forge, this cozy pixel art citybuilder is surging on the Steam charts. Don't miss the demo launching April 20, 2026, during the Steam Medieval Fest.
Remember The Harlem Globetrotters?
Acclaim does! They announced 'Super Basketball Classics' featuring the world-famous comedy sports team today!
Check out the article below to learn about its upcoming release on Steam & console for their 100th anniversary.
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This week, we’re welcoming @chrisdattolivo.bsky.social to talk to us about the art of voice acting.
Finally, you’ll hear our impressions of:
-Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
-Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
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22 years ago today (2/9/04), ‘Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes’ released on the GameCube in North America.
This was a remake of the 1998 game updated with gameplay functions from the sequel as well as new cut scenes & re-recorded cut scenes.
It sold almost 230,000 copies.
22 years ago today (2/8/04), ‘The Suffering’ released on PS2 & Xbox in North America.
This action/horror game has you playing as a death row prisoner attempting to survive supernatural entities related to the island prison’s past.
It sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide.
‘Nier: Automata’ released 9 years ago today (3/7/26) in North America on the PS4.
Originally released in Japan the previous month, the sequel to 2010’s ‘Nier’ (a ‘Drakengard’ spin-off) later released on PC, Xbox One & Switch.
It sold over ten million copies over all platforms.
IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studio have released a new developer diary for 007: First Light! This offers a look at the performance capture and character design bringing this James Bond origin story to life. The game launches on May 27th, 2026.
Ever wanted to ask a voice actor about their craft? On this week's podcast ep, you'll have that chance as we welcome Chris Dattoli (@chrisdattolivo.bsky.social) as our special guest.
Post in the comments any questions you have about video game voice acting & we'll ask him on Monday.
26 years ago today (3/6/00) was the NA release of ‘Pokémon Stadium’ on the N64.
The battles in this title are in 3D & include all 151 Pokémon from the original Game Boy games: Red, Blue, and Yellow.
A transfer pak allowed you to manage your captured creatures from those games.
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Echobreaker is a lightning-fast precision speedrunner coming to PC in 2026! Developed by @upstreamarcade.com and published by Weekend Games. Master the Temporal Echo Drive to slow time, optimize your lines, and climb the global leaderboards.
13 years ago today (3/5/13), Crystal Dynamics’ reboot of ‘Tomb Raider’ released in NA on the Xbox 360, PS3 & PC.
It was the 10th mainline game in the series & the 1st published by Square Enix.
It sold a million copies in its 1st 48 hours of release & over 14.5 million by 2021.
I…AM TUROK!
29 years ago today (3/4/97) was the release of ‘Turok: Dinosaur Hunter’ on the N64 in NA.
This 1st-person shooter was Acclaim’s 1st title for the platform & was based on a comic book series by the same name.
It sold over 1.5 million copies & had multiple sequels.
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The Gaming Outsider’s latest podcast is LIVE & this week we’re sharing our most controversial video game “hot takes”.
In news, It sounds like we’ve been blaming the wrong people for the lack of a 'Bloodborne' remake.
New games discussed include:
‘Resident Evil: Requiem’
& more!
iRacing Arcade bridges the gap between simulation and arcade fun by offering technical physics inside a kart-racing package. "It manages to strike a rare balance, offering the technical depth of a simulation wrapped in a fun, accessible arcade package," making it a must-play for fans of both genres.
‘Helldivers’ released 11 years ago today (3/3/15) on PS3, PS4 & Vita.
This top-down shooter offers co-op play while defending Super Earth & spreading democracy.
It released on PC that December & was the 1st Sony-published game on that platform since 1997.
4 million units sold.
