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‘Halo 2’ released on Xbox & PC 21 years ago today (11/9/04). The sequel wound up being the best-selling OG Xbox game with over 8 million copies sold. Its campaign had you playing as not only Master Chief, but also the alien Arbiter. It was also the 1st game in the series to have online multiplayer.

Dreams of Another | PS5 Review for The Gaming Outsider Podcast Dreams of Another is a thoughtful shooter where creation replaces destruction and captivates with its themes, visuals and relaxing gameplay.

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Q-Games delivers something truly special with Dreams of Another, a short yet unforgettable third-person experience where creation and destruction intertwine in a dreamlike world.

“This feels wholly original and is refreshing to play and cleanse your gaming palate.”

The Gaming Outsider records its episode early this week & we want to hear your thoughts on our "From the Outside In" topic!

Do you play games that are punishingly difficult? If yes, what is the appeal for you?Is it pride/status as a gamer? Or do you genuinely enjoy games that hate you?

Less Than Two Weeks Left to Help Bruce Lee Less Than Two Weeks Left to Help Bruce Lee in HITMAN World of Assassination. We have until November 20th to play!

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@ioi.dk celebrates Bruce Lee’s 85th birthday with a special Elusive Target in Hitman World of Assassination! You’ve got less than two weeks to jump in and claim the Bruce Lee Pack.

Welcome to Friday, the “almost” beginning to the weekend. What are you planning to play over the next couple days? Anything new? What about your backlog?

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‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’ - Switch 2 (released 11/6)

‘Voidtrain’ - Xbox & PC (released 11/7)

19 years ago today, the original ‘Gears of War’ released on Xbox 360. It is still currently the fastest-selling Xbox 360 game to date, selling over a million copies in its first 2 weeks. It eventually ported to PC & was remastered twice. The second time it even released on PlayStation.

‘Halo 4’ released on this day 13 years ago (11/6/12) on the Xbox 360. The 7th game of the franchise was the first developed by 343 Industries. It was received well by critics, who were happy to see Master Chief return as the protagonist. It grossed over $300 million its first week of release.

Risk It All: Black Jacket Demo Now Available Risk It All: Black. Jacket Demo Now Available. Demo is available on Steam, full version available at a later date.

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From @mipumi.com and Skystone Games comes Black Jacket, a twisted reimagining of Blackjack where every hand is a gamble for your soul. The demo is now live on Steam so try your luck against the damned!

Harvest Dice: Abundia’s Blessing Launches Steam Page Strategy Dice Roguelike Harvest Dice: Abundia’s Blessing Launches Steam Page with First Trailer. Steam page is open now!

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Thermite Games and Singular Measure Studio bring dice, cards, and strategy together in Harvest Dice: Abundia’s Blessing! Build, survive, and adapt as every roll shapes your frozen expedition. The Steam page is live now with its first trailer!

Maiden of the Dark Kickstarter Campaign Going Live Soon Maiden of the Dark Kickstarter Campaign Going Live Soon. This retro-inspired action-platformer will be launching soon for the Game Boy.

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The upcoming Game Boy action-platformer Maiden of the Dark from TigerChainsaw Studios channels classics like Operation C and Return of the Ninja with fast-paced combat, killer pixel art, and a heavy-metal soundtrack. Its Kickstarter campaign is live and The GO Cast has backed it!

Tormented Souls 2, Hot Wheels Let's Race: Ultimate Speed & Influential Games

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The Gaming Outsider Podcast’s latest episode is available. This week, you can hear our impressions of the following games:

‘Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted’
‘Ninja Gaiden 4’
‘Tormented Souls 2’

They also discuss which games they believe to be the most influential to the industry.

18 years ago today (11/5/07), ‘Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’ released on Xbox 360, PS3 & PC in North America. The 4th game in the franchise was the first to be set in the modern era instead of WWII. It sold over 15.7 million copies over all platforms, including remasters & ports.

November 4th, 2003 (22 years ago today) was the release of ‘True Crime: Streets of LA’ on Xbox, PS2 & GameCube in North America. This open world crime game featured a 240 square mile map modeled accurately after a large portion of Los Angeles. It sold over 3 million copies and spawned a sequel.

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The Gaming Outsider records it next podcast episode tonight at 7:30 PM CST!

This week, we're debating which games had the biggest impact on the video game industry.

We also discuss the following games:
-'Plants vs. Zombies Replanted'
-'Ninja Gaiden 4'
-'Tormented Souls 2'
-and more!

‘Dragon Age: Origins’ released on this day 16 years ago (11/3/09) in North America. The first title in this 3rd-person RPG series from BioWare is described as a “dark heroic fantasy” by the dev. It sold over 3.2 million copies, over a million DLCs & spawned 3 sequels.

21 years ago today (11/2/04), ‘Killzone’ released on PS2 in North America. This 1st-person shooter marked the first partnership between Sony & Guerrilla Games, which would lead to a purchase in 2005. The game shipped almost 2 million copies & was remastered on PS3 with the Killzone Trilogy.

Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition | PS5 Review Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition feels authentic to the arcade experience but has limited content when it comes to cars and tracks.

"Fast and Furious Arcade Edition took me straight back to the arcade and gave me exactly what I wanted from a console port."

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Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition brings quarter-munching chaos to PS5, capturing the neon speed and arcade thrill right from your living room. It nails the nostalgic fun, even if the short track list leaves you wanting more.

Resident Evil Requiem Kicks Off Bone-Chilling Pre-Orders Resident Evil Requiem Kicks Off Bone-Chilling Pre-Orders. Coming on February 27, 2026 to PS 5, Xbox X|S, Switch 2, and Epic Game Store

“This is how you roll out a game!”
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Capcom just opened pre-orders for Resident Evil: Requiem, coming Feb. 27, 2026, to PC and Consoles! Hosted by Maggie Robertson, the “Road to Requiem” showcase dives into the series’ dark history and teases what’s next.

What would you consider to be the most influential game of all time? We're not talking necessarily the BEST game, but the one that had the most impact on the video game industry.

This will be our "From the Outside In" topic on this week's episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast.

20 years ago today (11/1/05), ‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ released on Xbox, PS2, PSP & PC in North America. This sequel included new vehicles, characters, mechanics, maps, missions & a narrative-based campaign. It sold over 6 million copies & was ported to modern consoles in 2024.

Happy almost weekend! What are you planning to play over the next couple days?

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‘Outer Worlds 2’ - Xbox Series S/X, PS5 & PC (released 10/20)
‘Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection’ - Xbox, PlayStation, Switch & PC (released 10/30)