This week on Hardcore/Casual we discuss the latest release from Game Freak, Pokemon Legends: Arceus &amp; its impact on long time fans. Also this week: Is Battlefield 2042 going free-to-play?, the upcoming release of the Steam Deck, February games releases, &amp; rumors are a new company making gaming consoles.Trigger Warning of the Week: We discuss the debate around Call of Duty becoming exclusive to the Xbox platform.Come Join us and be a part of a growing community! Don&#39;t forget to support the show:<ul><li><a href="mailto:WHACKOPZ@GMAIL.COM" rel="nofollow">WHACKOPZ@GMAIL.COM</a></li><li>TWITTER &amp; INSTAGRAM: @WHACKOPZ</li><li>SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, DOWNLOAD &amp; REVIEW</li></ul> Available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

H/C Episode #22: Sony Buys Bungie

Hardcore/Casual (hosted by WhackOpz) is a podcast and live show that covers the week&#39;s news in gaming, entertainment and pop culture, as well as dissects the ever-changing landscape of technology and it&#39;s impact on our media. Each week will include the &#34;Trigger Warning&#34; topic of the week, where host WhackOpz gets into the weeds of specific topic within the entertainment and gaming space. Hardcore/Casual is a place for you to learn more about the fastest growing industry in the world and find new perspectives on the media we consume everyday. Whether you are a grizzled gaming veteran or a day one noob, Hardcore/Casual is place you can feel welcome and grow along side us as we traverse to expansive world of gaming and media. 