Is Cloud Gaming Really Inevitable? – Keen Cast Ep. 6

On the sixth episode of Keen Cast, David, Sean, and Tim discuss cloud gaming's future and determine whether or not companies like Microsoft and Sony will offer streaming-only consoles at some point. We also talk about the supposed cancellation of an Arkham Knight sequel, Loot Crate's bankruptcy, Steam Workshop's new approval process for fan-made Counter-Strike: Global Offensive content, a ridiculously expensive Apex Legends ax, and romancing Fire Emblem waifus.

David Lozada 2019-08-18

Is Cloud Gaming Really Inevitable? – Keen Cast Ep. 6 – Image by Tim Ronan

Welcome to Keen Cast, KeenGamer’s official podcast! Join David Lozada, Sean Rehbein, and Tim Ronan as they discuss the week’s hottest news stories and dissect the latest controversy shaking up the video game industry. In our sixth episode, we discuss cloud gaming’s future and determine whether or not companies like Microsoft and Sony will offer streaming-only consoles at some point.

We also talk about the supposed cancellation of an Arkham Knight sequel, Loot Crate’s bankruptcy, Steam Workshop’s new approval process for fan-made Counter-Strike: Global Offensive content, a ridiculously expensive Apex Legends ax, and romancing Fire Emblem waifus. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

News Stories:

Steam Workshop content must now go through an approval process (00:21:03)
Loot Crate files for bankruptcy (00:31:34)
Concept art from the cancelled Arkham Knight sequel has supposedly surfaced (00:47:17)
Fire Emblem: Three Houses has the largest Fire Emblem launch in United States history (01:03:13)
New Apex Legends ax costs $160 in in-game currency (01:11:21)

Topic of the Show:

Is cloud gaming really inevitable? Will you by a streaming-only console in the future? (01:24:02)

Microsoft says cloud gaming is “inevitable” but “years” from mainstream

Phil Spencer doesn’t think that cloud systems will fully replace traditional consoles just yet

Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 01:52:45

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David Lozada

David is a New York City-based writer whose passions include music, anime, cosplay, movies, bike riding, and just being an all-around nerd. He’s always out and about, going to anime and gaming conventions alike across America and posting all of his shenanigans on social media for the world to see. If you bump into him, wherever he may be, don’t be shy to say hello!