The 8BA Podcast is a casual talk show where we discuss geeky pop culture and relay some of our favorite news of the past week.
QUICKFIRE NEWS
Animal Crossing. A free update on Nov. 5th will be the final free content update. Paid DLC will also be available on the same day.
Critical Role. Campaign 3, set in Marquet, starts October 21st. According to a Variety interview with the cast, a video game is in the early stages of development. Additionally, Call of the Nethderdeep is a new adventure from WotC/CR to be released in Spring 2022 (Matt Mercer, James Haeck, Chris Perkins, LaTia Jacquise, Mackenzie De Armas, Sadie Lowry, Cassandra Khaw).
Steam. Valve’s platform recently added provisions to its publishing rules that prohibit the sale of games featuring NFTs.
DC Fandome 2021. New trailers for The Batman, Peacemaker, and Black Adam as well as Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and WB Games’s Gotham Knights: Court of Owls.
Marvel. Several Phase 4 films delayed – Dr. Strange to 5/6/22, Thor to 7/8/22, Black Panther to 11/11/22, Marvels to 2/17/23, Ant-Man 3 to 7/28/23
Pokemon. Greedent revealed as the next Pokemon to be included in the Pokemon Unite roster. Shiny Zacian and Zamazenta codes benign distributed by GameStop (10/22-11/11 for Shield, 11/12-11/26 for Sword).
DEEP DIVE
Animal Crossing Update/DLC
Free Update releases Nov 5th, 2021
The Roost
Kapp’n Boat Tours
Harv’s Island will have unlockable market stalls
Group stretching sessions
Island Ordinances
New Home Exterior Options and Expanded Storage
New Nook Miles items (including fencing)
Cooking & Farming
Lighting/Ceiling Decor
Accent Walls
Upgraded Photo Camera
Storage Shed and ABD
Gyroids
New Furniture, including Gaming/Streaming Desk
Happy Home Paradise Paid DLC $25
Design vacation homes for clients
Design municipal buildings and businesses on the island
Design options unlocked in this mode can be used in the main game
Partitions Walls, Columns, Counters
Amiibo figures/cards can be scanned to design homes for those villagers
Available as part of the NSO Expansion Pack ($50/$80 for 12 months)
QUEST LOG
Get caught up on video editing and comics coloring.
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