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Controllers and CoffeeThe One Where We Talk About Elden RingSubscribe to the audio version here: https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee/subscribe :: ELDEN RING is out now and we have been playing it - a lot. We have been waiting so so long to get hands on with the full release of Elden Ring, but has it lived up to the hype? Find out in tonight's episode. And ask us all your questions about Elden Ring too! Are you enjoying it, are you struggling, need help? Leave all your comments about Elden Ring in the chat and we'll happily answer them all. Thanks for checking out ou...2022-03-021h 35Controllers and CoffeeNintendo Direct Announcements & Cyberpunk Gets A Next-Gen UpdateLast week Nintendo had their first big official Nintendo Direct for 2022, and showed off a whole bunch of games. What was good at the Nintendo Direct? What was bad at the Nintendo Direct? Let's get into it tonight. And with news circling about a Cyberpunk 2077 next gen update on its way this week, and CD Projekt Red hosting a stream very soon - what will it take to make us play Cyberpunk 2077 again? Get your questions in the chat in this episode of Controllers & Coffee! Thanks for checking out our podcast, if you enjoy it yo...2022-02-161h 27Controllers and CoffeeWhy Isn't Anyone Else Talking About Ghostwire Tokyo??This week, Tango Gameworks and PlayStation showed off the much anticipated and kind of mysterious Ghostwire Tokyo, a game that Kat and I are very excited about. But I feel it isn't getting the attention it deserves - so why isn't anyone else talking about Ghostwire Tokyo, the latest game from The Evil Within developers. We'll also be covering some interesting video game news, and if you have questions, please ask us in the chat! Thanks for checking out our podcast, if you enjoy it you can support the show on Anchor for just $3 AUD per month: ht...2022-02-081h 23Controllers and CoffeeThe Acquisition War Continues Playstation Gets Bungie For $3.6B!Another week into 2022 and the acquisition war between Xbox and Playstation is RAGING with Sony purchasing Bungie for $3.6 billion! Although they'll be staying independent and multi platform, what does this mean for the gaming industry? And is this a good move from Sony? Let's get into it and so much more on tonight's show. Thanks for checking out our podcast, if you enjoy it you can support the show on Anchor for just $3 AUD per month: https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee/subscribe And stay tuned to Direckt Gaming for some exciting announcements coming soon. F...2022-02-021h 19Controllers and CoffeeXbox Buys Activions-Blizzard | Our Most Anticipated Games of 2022WE'RE BACK! Season 2 of Controllers & Coffee Podcast is here and we're so excited to welcome in another year and celebrate the 3rd birthday of the Direckt Gaming YouTube channel. Thanks everybody for being here and let's run through our thoughts on the Xbox-Activision-Blizzard acquisition - is it good? Is it bad for the industry? Is it good for the devs suffering at those studios? We'll get stuck into it. And we are going to talk about some of the games we're most excited about for this coming year - 2022 is STACKED so let's get gooooo! Th...2022-01-271h 24Controllers and CoffeeThe Best Games of 2021 featuring Seasoned GamingJoin us live for a very special episode of Controllers & Coffee where we discuss all of the best games of 2021 in our first ever Christmas Special! We are privileged enough to have Ainsley Bowden and Steve Esposito from @Seasoned Gaming join us to celebrate the year that was 2021 in video games. Find our very special guests on Twitter: Ainsley Bowden: https://twitter.com/PorshapwrSteve Esposito: https://twitter.com/AgitatedStove Check out Seasoned Gaming - Gaming News Without The Nonsense https://seasonedgaming.com https://youtube.com/seasonedgaming You can now sup...2021-12-202h 47Controllers and CoffeeThe Best Game Music of 2021, The Game Awards, Halo Infinite - EPISODE 50 SPECIAL!It's EPISODE 50 of Controllers & Coffee and we have a huge show packed with exciting stuff. We're running through our thoughts on The Game Awards 2021 and some of the best announcements from the show, we'll discuss the Halo Infinite campaign and to finish the show we're going to be talking about our favourite video game music from 2021 - so join us live and jump in the chat so you can let us know all your thoughts too! Thanks for supporting Controllers & Coffee for the last 50 episodes! We appreciate every single one of you. You can now su...2021-12-142h 37Controllers and CoffeeThe Game Awards PredictionsAnother week leading up to the end of the year discussions, and let's begin the hype by talking about our predictions for the 2021 Game Awards and run through all the nominations and maybe some surprises we can expect from Papa Geoff Keighley. Oh, and Elliot has also been playing Chorus, the latest space combat title from Deep Silver Fishlabs - and reviews are out now for Halo Infinite - will you be playing? Join us in the chat to talk about your predictions for this year's big Game Awards. Join us every Tuesday 4.30am...2021-12-071h 39Controllers and CoffeeWhat's in Your Backlog at the End of 2021?Subscribe to support us out - https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee/subscribe and HELP US MAKE THE SHOW BETTER. As we kick into high gear towards the Game Awards, the end of 2021 and all the Game of the Year discussions that are coming (stay tuned for ours coming soon), there are so many games we haven't even started, so let's discuss our backlogs, what we WILL FINISH, and what we HAVE NO CHANCE of finishing. Let us know your backlog in the comments below. Join us every Tuesday 4.30am EST / 09.30am GMT / 8.30pm AEDT on the cha...2021-12-011h 30Controllers and CoffeeWe Can't Stop Playing Halo Infinite, Black Friday Sales & Gaming Spin-OffsSubscribe to support us out - https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee/subscribe and HELP US MAKE THE SHOW BETTER - Give us your suggestions to improve the podcast in 2021 - email us controllersandcoffee@gmail.com or leave a comment on YouTube or on Twitter, PLEASE! ;)Xbox is smashing the end of 2021, and (as the title says) we can't stop playing Halo Infinite, so let's talk about what we're loving about the latest in the storied Halo franchise, as well as some issues we've got with the Battle Pass progression, and overall feelings for the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta. 2021-11-231h 29Controllers and CoffeeHalo Infinite Multiplayer OUT NOW, Elden Ring Hands On, 2021 IS ON FIRE!Gaming is not slowing down as we get towards the end of 2021 - we've been hands on with Elden Ring's multiplayer preview, Halo Infinite Multiplayer has been shadow dropped at Xbox's 20th Anniversary stream (as rumoured), we talk more Forza Horizon 5, The Forgotten City, and we discuss Remaster vs Remake with GTA Definitive Edition Trilogy out now in the wild. It's going to be a jam packed episode - so come along and enjoy the show! Join us every Tuesday 4.30am EST / 09.30am BST / 8.30pm AEDT on the channel, or catch the audio version at https://anchor.fm...2021-11-171h 21Controllers and CoffeeOMG Elden Ring Gameplay, Forza Horizon 5, 2021 is HEATING UP!IT IS HERE - Elden Ring GAMEPLAY is seriously beautiful, Forza Horizon 5 is shaping up to deserve Game of the Year and there is so much coming up that's got us really excited. So join Kapkatty & Direckt as we discuss everything we love in the video game industry. #GamingPodcast #ControllersAndCoffee #EldenRing #ForzaHorizon5 Join us every Tuesday 6.30am EST / 11.30am BST / 8.30pm AEDT on the channel, or catch the audio version at https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/controllerspod https://twitter.com/direcktgaming https://twitter.com/kapk...2021-11-091h 33Controllers and CoffeeHalo Infinite Campaign REVEALED - Again!It's been two weeks so we have a lot to talk about. Finally we got to see more Halo Infinite campaign and it is getting a very positive response online. Also, we haven't spoken about Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, or so much more stuff in the last 2 weeks. Kat has been playing the brand new Guardians of the Galaxy, and more New World, and Elliot has played the recently released The Riftbreaker. And so much more. Let's talk video games! Join us every Tuesday 6.30am EST / 11.30am BST / 8.30pm AEDT on the...2021-10-261h 09Controllers and CoffeeNew World, Flynn Son of Crimson, Indie Game Review Scores & MoreThis week Kat has been diving into the brand new MMO from Amazon, New World. Elliot has been playing the latest Xbox Game Pass offering Flynn Son of Crimson, and we get into how indie or AAA games should be judged. All that and more, on the latest episode of Controllers and Coffee. Join us every Tuesday 6.30am EST / 11.30am BST / 8.30pm AEDT on the channel, or catch the audio version at https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/controllerspod https://twitter.com/direcktgaming https://twitter.com/kapkatty 2021-10-131h 11Controllers and CoffeeNintendo Direct, Eastward, Lost Words Beyonds the Page & More!This week we cover the latest Nintendo Direct and all of its weird (and some great) announcements. We've also been playing a whole bunch of games, some come and join us live and let's talk video games! Pour a fresh cup, and check out Controllers & Coffee. Join us every Tuesday 6.30am EST / 11.30am BST / 8.30pm AEST on the channel, or catch the audio version at https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/controllerspod https://twitter.com/direcktgaming https://twitter.com/kapkatty Subscribe to Direckt Gaming: http...2021-09-281h 13Controllers and CoffeeThe Future of Playstation is HUGE, The Artful Escape & More!We're back! This week we're discussing the (pretty incredible) Playstation Showcase and all of the exciting announcements, including the EXCLUSIVE KOTOR Remake, Spider-Man 2, Wolverine, Forspoken, God of War Ragnarok and so much more. Elliot has been playing The Artful Escape (and it's wild) and Kat has been enjoying some No Man's Sky! Join us every Tuesday 6.30am EST / 11.30am BST / 8.30pm AEST on the channel, or catch the audio version at https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/controllerspod https://twitter.com/direcktgaming https://twitter.com/kapkatty S...2021-09-161h 22Controllers and CoffeeAll The Games (AND HIDDEN GEMS) From Gamescom 2021HELP US MAKE THIS SHOW BETTER - if you have any feedback, any things you want changed, any suggestions to improve Controllers & Coffee Podcast - Let us know! Email us controllersandcoffee@gmail.com with all your suggestions. We want to make this show bigger and better for YOU!Gamescom 2021 was bangin! Filled with huge game announcements from all the big publishers and developers, including Marvel's Midnight Suns, a brand new Saints Row, Call of Duty gameplay, Halo Infinite release date and so much more - as well as tons of indie game announcements and reveals and a...2021-09-011h 33
Controllers and Coffee12 Minutes, Gamescom 2021 Predictions, Halo Drama & More!Gamescom 2021 is almost here, so let's make some fun predictions! Also, apparently co-op campaign isn't going to be part of Halo Infinite - who would've thought it would destroy the internet in the way it has? This week on the podcast we cover all of the biggest video game news, and we also have been playing 12 Minutes from Luis Antonio and Annapurna Interactive, Kitfox's Boyfriend Dungeon, the gorgeous Art of Rally from Funselektor, and so much more. Join Kat and Elliot LIVE and interact with us in the chat. Ask us questions and let's have a g...2021-08-241h 50Controllers and CoffeeAll The Upcoming Games Left in 2021This week we're going to run down all the upcoming games still to come out in 2021, and give our thoughts and impressions on which ones will be our favourites. Join us live to chat and give us all your thoughts too. Join us every Tuesday 6.30am EST / 11.30am BST / 8.30pm AEST on the channel, or catch the audio version at https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/controllerspod https://twitter.com/direcktgaming https://twitter.com/kapkatty Subscribe to Direckt Gaming: https://youtube.com/direcktgaming Fo...2021-08-101h 29Controllers and CoffeeThe Ascent Impressions, Omno, Tencent Troubles & More!This week we've been playing some more Xbox Game Pass bangers like the gorgeous Omno, and The Ascent. So tune in to hear our first impressions. And just today, Tencent saw its share prices plummet with the Chinese government making wild claims about video games. We also have some fantastic community questions to answer as well! Join us every Tuesday 6.30am EST / 11.30am BST / 8.30pm AEST on the channel, or catch the audio version at https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/controllerspod https://twitter.com/direcktgaming https://tw...2021-08-051h 13Controllers and CoffeeBlizzard Drama, Last Stop, Forza Horizon is BEAUTIFUL & More!This week we get stuck into the situation at Activision Blizzard and the issues rampant in the gaming industry. Kat and I have both been playing Last Stop from Annapurna Interactive and available now on Game Pass, and Elliot has been playing the Sea of Thieves Pirates of the Caribbean expansion A Pirate's Life. And Playground Games have shown us some more screenshots of the gorgeous Forza Horizon 5, and it is incredible. Join us every Tuesday 6.30am EST / 11.30am BST / 8.30pm AEST on the channel, or catch the audio version at https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee. Fo...2021-07-281h 31Controllers and CoffeeWho is the Steam Deck For?This week we discuss the very exciting announcement of the Steam Deck from Valve! This little PC looks set to be a huge success, but who is it actually for? Who will be buying the Steam Deck when it releases later this year? Let's answer that question and much more tonight on the show.Join us every Tuesday 6.30am EST / 11.30am BST / 8.30pm AEST on the channel, or catch the audio version at https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/controllerspod https://twitter.com/direcktgaming https://twitter.com/k...2021-07-211h 11Controllers and CoffeeState of Play, Switch OLED, Monster Hunter Stories 2!Straight after last week's show Nintendo announced the brand new (yet totally uninspiring Nintendo Switch OLED Edition), and Playstation brought us another State of Play, this time focusing on some new gameplay for Deathloop, as well as some third party upcoming games. And Kat has been playing the full release of Monster Hunter Stories 2 - and absolutely loving it. Join us every Tuesday 6.30am EST / 11.30am BST / 8.30pm AEST on the channel, or catch the audio version at https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/controllerspod https://twitter.com/di...2021-07-141h 15Controllers and CoffeeScarlet Nexus, Coromon, Monster Hunter Stories 2 & More!This week Elliot has been playing the brand new Scarlet Nexus from Bandai Namco, Kat has been enjoying some Monster Hunter Stories 2 demo action as well as the adorable Coromon. And so much more! Don't forget, if you want to catch this show live, subscribe to Direckt Gaming on Youtube https://youtube.com/direcktgaming and turn on Notifications so you get notified on Tuesday 8.30pm AEST / 6.30am EST when we go LIVE! You can join us in the comments and ask us questions during the show. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/controllerspod 2021-07-061h 20Controllers and CoffeeThe Best of E3 2021E3 is wrapped up, but our podcast specials have not finished just yet! In Episode 32 of Controllers & Coffee we're running through the best and worst of E3 2021 and all of our final thoughts on this year's big show. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/controllerspod https://twitter.com/direcktgaming https://twitter.com/kapkatty Subscribe to Direckt Gaming: https://youtube.com/direcktgaming Follow Kat on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/kapkat And catch the audio version of the podcast at: https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffeeIf yo...2021-06-221h 35Controllers and CoffeeHalo Multiplayer Revealed, Indie & Freedom Showcase, Capcom Disappoints | E3 2021 Extravaganza DAY 3Our third and final podcast of E3 week is here and we are live - Kat and Direckt are rounding up all the final thoughts of the last, incredibly hectic few days of game announcements, and everything else from the first ever digital E3! What did you think of this year's showcases? Are you excited for the Nintendo Direct to wrap it all up? Let us know all your thoughts in the comments below and let's have a great final Controllers & Coffee special E3 2021 + Summer Game Fest EXTRAVAGANZA Episode. Follow us on Twitter: ht...2021-06-211h 29Controllers and CoffeeXbox + Bethesda Showcase, Square Enix, Devolver Digital & Ubisoft Forward & More | E3 2021 SpecialWhat an absolutely huge couple of days for video games. Xbox and Bethesda brought the fire and showed 30 games off, 27 of which are coming DAY ONE to Xbox Game Pass. Square Enix and Ubisoft had showcases as well, and Devolver Digital does what Devolver Digital Does Best (as always). We're continuing our massive week of E3 2021 and Summer Game Fest coverage with our very good friend Deft_Puppiez from Two Left Thumbs Podcast and running through all of our favourite things from the weekend of E3 2021 that has just passed.Find Deft_Puppiez and Two Le...2021-06-141h 57Controllers and CoffeeE3 & Summer Game Fest Extravaganza Day 1 - Elden Ring, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands & MoreThe best time of the year is HERE! Join us in the chat as we discuss all the highs and lows of Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live, The Tribeca Games Festival, IGN Expo and so much more - this is the biggest week of the year for gaming and we're here to cover it all. Join us in the chat and give us all your thoughts on Summer Game Fest and E3 2021 - here on Controller's & Coffee E3 & Summer Game Fest Extravaganza. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/controllerspod https://twitter.com/direcktgaming h...2021-06-141h 43Controllers and CoffeePre-E3 2021 Extravaganza, Biomutant, The Wild at Heart & More!It’s pre-E3 2021 and there’s already so much stuff news happening! Horizon Forbidden West gameplay was revealed last week and it’s a beautiful thing, God of War Ragnarok has been delayed, and the schedule for E3 2021 press conferences has been released. It’s about to be video game Christmas. We’ve also been playing Biomutant and the adorable indie, The Wild at Heart. Hear all our thoughts in this latest episode. SORRY FOR THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES! Thanks, Discord. 00:00 Intro 02:40 Biomutant Impressions 28:44 The Wild at Heart 40:25 Horizon Forbidden West 52:11 God of War Ragnaro...2021-06-061h 17Controllers and CoffeeControllers & Coffee 1st Birthday Stream Feat. Special Guests | Mass Effect Chat | E3 PredictionsOur podcast turns 1 today and we're celebrating with a live stream special with some very special guests! Jump in the chat, and let's celebrate! We talk about the Mass Effect Legendary Edition and what we're loving about this fabulous remaster, we play a hilarious game of Guess The Metacritic User Review, and we get stuck into some of our E3 2021 Predictions and dreams. Big thanks to Deft Puppiez, Luke Tindall and Jim Swinglehurst for joining me and Kat for this episode, and thanks to everyone who joined in the chat and watched live. Follow Kat on...2021-05-291h 23Controllers and CoffeeMass Effect Legendary Edition First Impressions & Rip StadiaIt's FINALLY Here! Mass Effect Legendary Edition has dropped this week onto Playstation, Xbox and PC, and it's GLORIOUS. This is Kat's first foray into the Mass Effect universe, and Elliot is a seasoned veteran, so we get stuck into all the nitty gritty details about the first act of the game. **Beware Spoilers - see below for time stamps if you don't want story spoilers for the first act** We also talk about the current state of Google Stadia, is it really 'Alive & Well' - we think not. And there's more hilarious information coming out...2021-05-161h 21Controllers and CoffeeReturnal Review & New Xbox Game Pass Games May 2021!This week Kat gives us her review in progress of Returnal, the latest PS5 exclusive from Housemarque! We get into the fluidity of the movement, the incredibly mysterious story, and an unfortunate situation regarding save file corruption. We also have a deep dive into the May 2021 Xbox Game Pass lineup, and have a look at the games that are upcoming for May 2021 across all platforms and share our excitement for the rest of this month. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Returnal Review 27:56 Borderlands 3 - Guns, Love and Tentacles DLC 33:06 Steep & Rain on Your Parade 37:40 Microsoft, Epic G...2021-05-091h 12Controllers and CoffeeTurnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Biomutant, Disco Elysium & More!This week - Kat has been playing the very enjoyable Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (winner of Best Game Name in 2021), and is fully absorbed by Disco Elysium Final Cut. Elliot is lost in Borderlands 3 still, and started Empire of Sin on Xbox Game Pass. We also take a deep dive into the latest trailer for the open world of Biomutant, with rejuvenated hype. And so much more!! Follow Kat on social media: https://twitter.com/kapkatty https://twitch.tv/kapkat https://instagram.com/kapkat.works Follow Elliot’s YouTube conte...2021-05-021h 12Controllers and CoffeeNintendo Indie World Showcase, Borderlands 3 DLC, More OutridersFollow our Twitter https://twitter.com/controllerspod - Give us a rating on Apple Podcasts! - This week we're covering the latest Indie World Showcase from Nintendo, we get stuck into more thoughts on Outriders from People Can Fly and Square Enix, Kat has been playing Octopath Traveler and Elliot has been hooked right back in to Borderlands 3 DLC. We also give some of our thoughts and predictions about the Ubisoft Forward that just got announced for E3 2021. Follow Kat on social media: https://twitter.com/kapkatty https://twitch.tv/kapkat https://ins...2021-04-171h 11Controllers and CoffeeNarita Boy & Outriders Hit Game Pass, E3 RETURNS In 2021We’re back! Follow us on our new Twitter @controllerspod - get involved controllersandcoffee@gmail.comKat is LOVING Outriders, and we’ve both been absolutely hooked on the indie smash hit (in our opinion) of 2021 - Narita Boy! This episode is just full of our love of the latest games! It’s a great time. 00:00 Intro 01:08 Get in touch with us! Get involved on the podcast! 02:18 Outriders First Impressions 22:45 Genesis Noir 32:18 Narita Boy 59:22 E3 Announced - Going Virtual 01:05:18 Kat’s Twitch Streams https://twitch.tv/kapkat 01:07:35...2021-04-111h 10Controllers and CoffeeNew Xbox Game Pass Games, Narita Boy HYPE, So Many Free Games!Follow us on Twitter @controllerspod *** This week is full of SO MUCH NEWS! PlayStation is giving away games for free, Xbox Game Pass continues to get better and better with 12 BRAND NEW titles dropping on the service including the exciting and highly anticipated Narita Boy and Outriders. We also talk about some of our most anticipated games for this generation. It's an episode packed to the brim!We’d love for you to follow our socials: Kat’s Twitch: Https://twitch.tv/kapkat Kat’s Twitter: @kapkatty And her amazing ar...2021-03-211h 01Controllers and CoffeeXbox + Bethesda, More Acquisitions, Loop Hero & ValheimFOLLOW OUR NEW TWITTER @controllerspod and ANCHOR https://anchor.fm/controllersandcoffee **** The Xbox and Bethesda deal has been finalised, so we talk exclusive Bethesda content, what ‘legacy’ means, and what the future of Xbox and other company acquisitions might look like. Kat has been playing the latest smash hits on PC - Valheim and Loop Hero, and Elliot has stumbled into the vast galaxy of Elite Dangerous for some reason. Why? Find out in this week’s episode. We’d love for you to follow our socials: Kat’s Twitch: https://twitch.tv/kapkatKat’...2021-03-1359 minControllers and CoffeeOutriders, MediaTonic And What is the Future of BioWare?This week we discuss our thoughts on People Can Fly's Outriders, the latest third person shooter from the studio under Square Enix, and we finally get around to discussing Anthem and what the future of BioWare might actually be. We discuss Pokemon and how disappointing that franchise is, and we also chat about a big new acquisition from Epic Games.Check out Kat's Twitch streams https://twitch.tv/kapkatAnd follow her on Twitter @kapkattyAnd follow me on Twitter as well @direcktgamingIf you have any topics you'd like us...2021-03-0657 minControllers and CoffeeWhat Is Wrong With the Games Industry?This week we talk about the first Xbox Series X|S console exclusive title The Medium, and we get stuck into the greed of the gaming industry with a look at egregious business practices, acquisitions and studio buy-outs, and some dodgy hiring practices at some of the biggest developers and publishers worldwide. It's a bit of a different vibe this week... We hope you enjoy! ;) Thanks for watching, and as always you can find Kat on Twitter @kapkatty or her live streams at https:/twitch.tv/kapkat! Check out Elliot's Twitter as well @dir...2021-02-061h 03Controllers and CoffeeMost Anticipated Games for 2021We’re back! A new year is here, and there’s actually a lot of exciting upcoming games coming in 2021, so Kat and I run down all of our favourites and most anticipated titles slated for release this year. It’s a pleasure to be back in your ear holes, if you have any questions you’d like answered on the show hit me up on Twitter @direcktgaming! Follow Kat on Twitter @kapkatty. And subscribe to her Twitch https://twitch.tv/kapkat!For the video version of the show, subscribe to Direckt Gaming on YouTube2021-01-301h 10Controllers and CoffeeThe Controversy of Cyberpunk 2077This week we're getting deep into the controversy of Cyberpunk 2077 - but is it a bad game? We have some thoughts... We may have a lot of issues with the biggest game of the year, but there's also a lot of amazing things within this brand new world, despite its bugs, glitches and CD Projekt Red's broken promises and misleading advertising. What do you think of Cyberpunk 2077?For the video version of the podcast, check out https://youtube.com/direcktgamingFollow me on Twitter @direcktgamingFollow Kat on Twitter @kpakatty2020-12-191h 16Controllers and CoffeeWe were NOT HAPPY About The Game AwardsThe Game Awards have come and gone, and there were some big winners and some big losers, some exciting trailers as well - but overall, we were frustrated about the format of the show and many other issues. Check out our thoughts, and let us know if you agree or disagree. We've also been playing Cyberpunk 2077!! FINALLY! We discuss everything from what we love, what we don't love so much, and where we want to see improvements. Beware spoilers for the first part of the game. Thanks for watching, check out the video ver...2020-12-132h 13Controllers and CoffeeWho Will Win at The Game Awards?This week Kat and I go over every Game Awards nominee and give our thoughts on the nominees and categories for this year. Were there snubs? Are there clear winners? We discuss it all in depth. And after a couple of weeks with the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X, we give our ongoing thoughts on how the consoles are performing, what games we're loving and hating, and dive into what we both think of the newest Ubisoft open world game, Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Is it good? Find out!Check out Kat on Twitch: https://twitch.t...2020-11-301h 38Controllers and CoffeeWe Have the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X!The time has come! The next generation Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 are finally out, and there is so much to talk about. From Playstation 5 exclusive titles like Demon’s Souls, Godfall and Astro’s Playroom, to Xbox Series X launch games The Falconeer, Gears Tactics, Yakuza Like a Dragon and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Join us as we get stuck into our first impressions of the next gen consoles - the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X!2020-11-141h 14Controllers and CoffeeXbox Exclusive Gets Refused Classification in Australia, but why?This week Kat and I discuss the final week ahead before the next generation Xbox and Playstation launch, an Xbox Series X exclusive has been refused classification in Australia (to no surprise, we have the worst ratings board), and we talk about the flavour of the month games that have made a huge impact on the industry this year. But what impact will it have on the creators? We also look at some of the upcoming Xbox Series X|S launch events happening this coming week, and get hyped for next gen. Plus a whole lot more. En...2020-11-071h 10Controllers and CoffeeWill Anyone Care About Anthem 2.0?This week we discuss the latest (and hopefully final) Cyberpunk 2077 delay, we chat about some great games we've been playing, the Xbox Series X fridge giveaway and some exciting upcoming games for the Xbox Series X and Playstation 5! And we discuss what we think about the newly announced updates to Anthem's development...but who is it for? And will anyone care about Anthem 2.0? 00:00 Intro 01:12 Cyberpunk Delay 17:00 Wasteland 3 30:00 Hades 41:16 Anthem Blog Post!?? 55:15 The Xbox Series X Fridge Giveaway 58:07 The Ascent is coming to Game Pass in 2021 01:05:20 More Game Chat 01:06:18 PS5 C...2020-10-311h 18Controllers and CoffeeCastlevania Symphony of the 5 Nights at Freddy'sThis week we're joined by some very special guests, and we talk games as a service, the demise of Crucible, and play a hilarious game at the end of the episode (not to be missed!)00:00 Intro & Housekeeping - New Podcast Release Time!02:00 Guest Introductions14:22 More Genshin Impact22:12 More Star Wars Squadrons27:07 The Medium Release Date Announced!33:23 Crucible is Dead41:30 Why Do Companies Want to Make GaaS??49:05 The Avengers Only Has 1k Players on Steam01:00:40 10 Games Not Back Compat on PS501:03:15 Podcast Game!! 01:15:19 Where to Find Our Guests! 2020-10-171h 19Controllers and CoffeeGenshin Impact, Star Wars Squadrons, PS5 Teardown & More!Find Kat streaming on Twitch https://twitch.tv/kapkat! This week we chat about the free-to-play smash hit Genshin Impact, Elliot has mixed feelings about Star Wars Squadrons, and we give our unabridged thoughts on the PS5 Teardown that just released from Sony. We get stuck into our thoughts about the mess that was next gen preorders as well, and have a look at what’s coming with Ghost of Tsushima’s latest update - Legends. 00:00 Intro 01:35 Kat is on Twitch Now!! 02:12 Genshin Impact 09:18 Star Wars Squadrons ...2020-10-101h 09