MMO And Tech: Netflix In Hotels, 'Guild Wars 2' Bids Farewell To Composer And Killer Kite Kills Three

08/19/16 • 46 min

It's the end of another great week, with the MMO and tech you can always expect from Geekly Download! Feels Like Home Even though no one checks into a hotel for the television, it's still a drag when there's nothing on. But that's about to change! Hear all about Netflix and their efforts to partner with a hospitality company to try to make your hotel stay that much sweeter. More than just app access, there are some cool tech features of the arrangement that will have you ready for check-in, and Rad has the scoop! 'Guild Wars 2' Dev Bids Farewell Composer Lena Chappelle has announced on social media that she is moving on after 6 years with ArenaNet, the dev company behind 'Guild Wars 2'. If you're a fan of the soundtrack, you have undoubtedly heard her work on the project. Best of luck, Lena! A String Of Deaths.....OK, That's Probably Not Funny We all wonder what will eventually do us in, but we're pretty sure 'Death By Kite' isn't even a remote guess. Hear about India's aggressive kite flying community, and the modified kite strings that have proved lethal for three people so far. Not a joke post, Radnor will be talking more about this unfortunate and bizarre situation that has us at Team Geekly shaking our heads and thankful Americans aren't this hardcore. In addition to these fine topics, Rad will also be discussing ArchAge and their recent feature additions, an exciting update for a title that brings you into the world of illegal street racing, some World Of Warcraft adjustments you'll want to know about and a lighthearted addition to Sea of Thieves that will make you smile. All this and more in this episode! Thanks for listening to Geekly Download and have a great weekend! Download Episode Here!

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Mobile, App And Nintendo News: 'Pokémon Go' Tracking Footwear', Mr. Robot' Hits Mobile And The Selfless Dedication Of Mr. Satoru Iwata

Can you believe that another week is almost over? We've got your mobile, app and Nintendo news, and we're tipping our hats to someone that Geekly Download respected very much in life and will respect forever in death: the late President of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata. These Shoes Are Made For Walkin' Anyone who has played 'Pokémon Go' knows just how helpful Pokévision was in tracking creatures. Well, now we know why Ninantic shut it down. Radnor has info on an upcoming September Kickstarter that will be the only way to track Pokémon again. Get ready for some special footwear that will help you become the ultimate Pokémaster with vibration and tracking tech. 'Mr. Robot' Fans, This Is For You If you just can't seem to get enough of this hit show, now you can have even more on the go! Find out about this new title that just hit the mobile market, wrapping you up in a psuedo-reality adventure like only 'Mr. Robot' can! President of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata Rad will spend a little time speaking about this passionate President of Nintendo, who was working on 'Pokémon Go' from his hospital bed until the end of his life in July 2015 . Also, find about the pre-release NES discovery recently unearthed and preserved by a games historian, a mind-blowing find that includes what is believed to be the very first Nintendo project ever, coded by Mr. Satoru Iwata himself! In addition to the items mentioned here, Radnor will be discussing Pokémon Uranium, a 2004 PC title coming to mobile, and an expansion for 'Guild Of Dungeoneering' with more monsters, classes, gameplay and a pirate theme! Download Episode Here!

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New Release Games And News: Ubisoft Launches 'Steep', A Big 'Final Fantasy XV' Disappointment, And 'Metal Gear Survive' Falls Short Because There's Just No Magic Without Kojima

It's another week, and that means buckle up and get ready! Geekly Download has the new release video games and game news that keeps you in-the-know! Lots of info today, and not all of it positive. Hey, don't blame us. We just work here! 'Steep' Is Coming A little while back, we mentioned the accidental death of Swedish pro skier Matilda Rapaport. She was filming footage for Ubisoft, and what a tragedy that was! That was definitely sad news for Geekly Download to report. However, that game now has a launch date and we'll be able to see what Ms. Rapaport and the crew was working on. Find out the most recent details on 'Steep', the extreme sports mountain game from Ubisoft. The 'FF XV' News We Didn't Want To Hear Got your heart set on the 'FF XV Ultimate Collectors Edition'? Stop before you buy, and find out the full scoop from Radnor on the difference between each version, and we're not talking about the price. Don't get stuck with buyers remorse....we have the heads-up! Konami Sucks A Karma-Flavored Lolly Clearly, Kojima took the magic with him. 'Metal Gear Survive' is Konami's newest announcement, and fan reaction is less than stellar. Rad explains the lukewarm reception that has Konami singing 'Where Is The Love?' In addition to the items above, get info on an exciting new puzzle adventure game, learn the latest from 'Warhammer' franchise, hear about a gothic-metal title that's not for the faint of heart, and find out all about great stuff included in the the 'For Honor' Collector Case! We've got it all on this episode of Geekly Download! Download Episode Here!