Previewing the Game Awards and Amazon Enters the Game Streaming Space - PvA Radio Episode 67

PvA Radio: A Video Game Podcast

It is a new week, which means it is a new episode of PvA Radio. This week, Luke, Larry, and Cody talk about a new challenger in the game streaming space, what a video game sequel even is anymore, and if the Game Awards matter. Amazon Enters into the Game Streaming Space - Forbes reported this week that Amazon was hoping to launch their game streaming service around the same time the PS5 and next Xbox will launch. The guys discuss whether or not Amazon will be a true challenger in this space and what lessons the giant company has likely learned from the maligned launch of Google Stadia. Articles used in this segment include: - [https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultass...](https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultass...) What Makes a Sequel - One of the biggest changes over the course of the 8th generation is the ever-evolving definition of a sequel. Now, with games like Overwatch 2 and Path of Exile 2 sset to release, it seems that all definitions of sequel have been tossed out the window. The gang discusses what makes an expansion a sequel and why we do not see more franchises simply exist in perpetuity with expansions. Articles used in this segment include: - [https://www.pcgamer.com/with-overwatc...](https://www.pcgamer.com/with-overwatc...) The Game Awards - This week, The Game Awards revealed their categories and nominees for the 2019 event. Luke, Larry, and Cody discuss better ways to categorize the nominees and whether or not The Game Awards even matter in the grand scheme of the industry. View The Game Award Nominees Here: - [https://thegameawards.com/nominees](https://thegameawards.com/nominees) Join our discord server! [https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy](https://discord.gg/8AjnwMy) * Watch us live at [https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio](https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio) * Follow Cody on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer](https://www.twitter.com/proelectioneer) * Follow Larry on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies](https://www.twitter.com/LarHuntsZombies) * Follow Luke on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW](https://www.twitter.com/Hoagie_OW) * Follow the podcast on Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio](https://www.twitter.com/pvaradio) -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/pvaradio