THE NINTENDO SWITCH 2
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THE NINTENDO SWITCH 2
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Mecha Mecca - Steam Next Fest
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Maybe We Should See Other Playstations
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AI
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Thank God Uncle Ben isn’t alive to see the PC port of Marvel’s Spider Man 2 because it’s a hot mess! Speaking of hot mess, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth seems to have fixed there’s! Then we answer a voicemail from a viewer about AI in video games! The release of Spider-Man 2 on PC was supposed to be a triumphant moment for Sony, but instead, it quickly became a cautionary tale about the state of modern AAA game launches. Players reported severe optimization issues, crashes, and performance instability, even on top-tier gaming rigs. Reviews flooded in, with many calling the game unplayable,...
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DOOM, SPIDER-MAN, SEPHIROTH, AND AI
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This week we’ve got Doom: The Dark Ages and the rest of the XBOX direct showcase Including some Ninja on Ninja action! Spiderman 2 launches on PC right after we finish recording this podcast! Endless Legend 2 might be exactly what you need while you wait for Civilization VII. Speaking of Roman numeral’s, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launched on PC this last week, you don’t have to cast Blizzard to freeze Avalanche in their tracks! Then we talk about Murky Divers, and check our voicemails, which raises the question “What does AI mean for gaming?” - DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to...
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SWITCH 2 GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS!
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War Tales: The Perfect Strategy Escape Discover War Tales, a low-fantasy strategy game blending elements of Dungeons & Dragons, XCOM, and Mount & Blade. Here’s why it’s worth your time: Grim Medieval Charm: Navigate a world of mercenaries, plague, and survival with unique professions like fishing, brewing, and barding. Tactical Combat: Engage in turn-based skirmishes fueled by strategic resource management. Replayability: Explore diverse regions, playstyles, and storylines. Whether you're virtuous or villainous, the choice is yours! While some mechanics feel incomplete, War...
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New Movies and Gaming Tech Announced at CES 2025!
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This week is just Andy and Josh and we are talkin’ video game adaptations and CES, baby! For full show notes: Discover the latest updates on gaming and tech! From PlayStation Productions' exciting lineup of film and TV adaptations—including Shadow of the Colossus, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima—to potential projects like a Final Fantasy VII movie, we explore the challenges and opportunities in bringing iconic video games to life on screen. Plus, get the latest news from CES 2025: Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 series GPUs, AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series, and groundbreaking...
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GTA 7 BILLION, CES, and MARVEL Rivals!
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For the full blog with links head on over to: and check out the blog! Discover the latest gaming buzz! 🎮 From the record-breaking expectations for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), projected to generate $7 billion in its first year, to the exciting tech reveals at CES 2025—including Nvidia’s AI advancements and handheld gaming innovations like the Lenovo Legion Go. Plus, dive into the action-packed world of Marvel Rivals, a fresh hero shooter redefining team-based gameplay. 🚀 Whether you’re hyped for GTA 6, intrigued by cutting-edge tech, or looking for your next gaming...
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Valve's Secret Hardware
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Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play hero shooter that draws inspiration from Overwatch, featuring 33 Marvel characters such as Squirrel Girl, Moon Knight, and Doctor Doom. The game offers familiar gameplay mechanics like payload delivery and point defense but introduces unique elements like destructible maps and team-up powers, where characters like Rocket Raccoon gain tactical advantages when paired with Groot. While the game shares a similar feel to Overwatch, it also adds fresh mechanics, such as interactive map elements, to keep gameplay engaging. Although there are some criticisms around tank...
info_outlineLet’s ride hoverboards into the sun with Echo Point Nova! Then run on some diagonal walls in Diesel Knights! Let’s boo League of Legends for being scabs! Then run out of water in Forever Winter! Let’s fall on some pipes in Lorn’s Lure! Then God on some War! Let’s Mork on some Borg with Mork Borg! Then finally, let’s talk about the latest Sony State of Play!
Echo Point Nova - Echo Point Nova is an open-world FPS that offers unparalleled freedom and thrilling speed. Designed for both singleplayer and coop. From the creators of Severed Steel. - Greylock Studio (Steam, Available Now)
Diesel Knights - Diesel Knights is a 6-v-6, Mech/Movement Shooter set in a pulp-inspired, dieselpunk world. - Xavier B. Johnson (Steam, TBA)
SAG-AFTRA Strikes League Of Legends Due To "Secret" Shell Company - Article by Gamespot
The Forever Winter - The Forever Winter is a co-op tactical survival horror shooter where you and your squad must loot the dead to survive under the shadow of terrifying and gargantuan war machines locked in a never-ending conflict. - Fun Dog Studios (Steam, Early Access)
Lorn’s Lure - An android is led through a vast structure by a glitch in his visual system. Lorn's Lure is an atmospheric narrative first-person platformer with novel climb-anything mechanics and modernized retro 3D graphics. - Rubeki Games (Steam, Demo Available)
God of War Ragnarök - Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC. - Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive (Steam, Available Now)
God of War Ragnarok Mod Removes Controversial PSN Requirement — and Its Creator Has Vowed to Maintain It - Article by IGN
God Of War Ragnarök’s PC Port Is A Worse Version Of An Excellent Game - Article by Kotaku
Sony Blog for State of Play: https://blog.playstation.com/2024/09/24/everything-revealed-in-state-of-play-september-2024/
State of Play trailers featured on the show:
Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered