Episode 148Helldivers 2 has come out and conquered the gaming world - with its frenetic (and hilarious) co-op action, the game has gone viral and its popularity continues to climb. In today's episode, we discuss the game and why it works so well, and what its successful launch could mean for Sony's future first party plans. As always, we conclude by talking about the games we're playing (Remnant 2). This episode was recorded in February 2024. The music in this episode is from Helldivers 2 (created by Arrowhead Game Studios) and is owned by Sony, and was composed and produced by Wilbert Roget, II.Questions or comments? Tweet @PodcastGametalkOr chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5QnTimestamps:0:00 - Helldivers 2 Impressions11:52 - Discussing Helldivers 2 Gameplay and Design28:00 - The Future of Helldivers 234:28 - Sony's Strategy and Helldivers' Success48:48 - PlayStation VR Tangent and Evolving 1st Party Strategy56:02 - Final Thoughts on Helldivers 2 and Upcoming Games1:01:45 - Remnant 2