Let's Talk Video Games: Recent Episodes
Valter Nunez
This show discusses the gaming industry, its players and the decisions made by them in order to create video games. Listen to some of the most important, controversial and sometimes ridiculous topics gamers are currently talking about around the world.
We have a huuuge amount of information to talk about. A Nintendo Direct, Bioware and Blizzard News, a Pokemon Presents and much more on this episode!
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Microsoft reverted a BIG price increase for the Xbox Live Subscription. Hitman also had a lot of backlash from PC gamers and RE VILLAGE was not safe of criticism either! Weird couple of weeks!
Timestamps:
Microsoft backs off - 00:01:17
Hitman 3 problem on PC - 00:12:14
RE VILLAGE Demo and Multiplayer - 00:20:10
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WE ARE BACK! This time we talk about the news about Star Wars leaving the exclusivity contract with EA and the inevitable Diamond and Pearl (Gen 4) Pokemon games for Nintendo Switch.
Timestamps:
Star Wars - 00:02:05
Diamond/Pearl Remake - 00:11:31
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We got a Game of The Year. This mess of a 2020 had some impressive games. Awards to the likes of Among Us, Ghost of Tsushima, Final Fantasy and The Last of Us Pt. 2 were well deserved. However, one award gave lots of backlash. Was the game not worth it?
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Cyberpunk 2077 was arguably the most expected game of the year. However, the release was a mess, to put it lightly. In this review you will hear to a review on the game's content and also the technical problems of it (bugs, glitches and crashes). In the end there is going to be an answer to the question: Is Cyberpunk 2077 worth it?
Original Soundtrack
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Apple Music
Timestamps:
Story - 00:02:50
World Building - 00:10:03
Music and Sound Design - 00:16:23
Game Mechanics and Controls - 00:19:40
Bugs, Glitches and Crashes - 00:26:34
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The Game of the Year Awards season has arrived! With the Golden Joystick Awards already given, and The Game Awards incoming, here are some thoughts about the nominees and possible winners!
Timestamps:
Golden Joystick Awards - 00:00:00
The Game Awards - 00:15:20
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla is the latest installment of the AC franchise. This time living the viking life we get to experiment the migration of this community to England. Full of brutal and gory battle, but also an engaging story, AC Valhalla is one game that deserves recognition.
AC Valhalla Original Soundtrack:
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Apple Music
Timestamps:
Story - 00:01:26
World Building - 00:10:25
Music and Sound Design- 00:18:00
Game Mechanics and Controls - 00:22:24
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Ghostrunner is a Fast-paced FPP game that caught the attention of players this year. Released on October 27 and expecting a Switch version on November, it is time to know if it's worth it.
Timestamps:
Story - 00:02:11
World Building - 00:03:25
Music and Sound Design- 00:07:47
Game Mechanics and Controls - 00:11:26
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The next generation is almost here! With that in mind, we got the last bits of information regarding both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X. Also, we will talk about the new and probably final event for Monster Hunter: World!
Timestamps:
MHW Events - 00:03:00
Last Info for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S - 00:05:53
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Cyberpunk 2077 was so close we could almost taste it. And apparently CDProjekt Red knows that and wants to make us wait 21 more days. Also, WD Legion overheated several Xbox One X consoles. Don't miss this episode!
Timestamps:
Gears POP shuts down servers - 00:02:09
Watch Dogs Legion Overheats - 00:06:25
Games prep for Next-Gen Jump - 00:12:40
Cyberpunk 2077 delayed, again - 00:17:51
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A dev at Google Stadia generated controversy when he said that all Streamers should pay a business license in order to stream. That, information of AC Valhalla, Cyberpunk 2077 and the new Miles Morales game will be talked about this episode!
Timestamps:
Spider-Man Miles Morales - 00:02:51
AC Valhalla - 00:10:10
Night City Wire 4 - 00:16:21
Should Streamers pay for streaming rights? - 00:20:38
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This week we finally got to see the PS5 in action, seeing games playing in the console by Japanese influencers. We also saw the ports of it. Surprisingly, John Rambo and 2 fan favourites are coming to Mortal Kombat 11 in the new Kombat Pack 2.
Timestamps:
New Fighters for MK11 - 00:01:55
The Medium - 00:06:39
Hands-On PS5 - 00:10:44
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Insomniac made some controversial changes to the face of Peter Parker that not everyone was fond of. Also, the new Pokémon DLC is coming and CDProjekt Red is now crunching for 6 weeks.
Timestamps:
Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 - 00:02:40
The Crown Tundra Pokemon DLC- 00:12:35
New Fighter for Super Smash- 00:18:23
Microsoft buys ZeniMax Media - 00:21:48
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Max LL is a Canadian composer that has worked on film and video games. Today he talks about his experience creating the Original Soundtrack for the game Spiritfarer and how some songs came to be.
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This week Bethesda's parent company, ZeniMax Media, was bought by Microsoft for more than 7 billion dollars. That means big games like Fallout, Elder Scrolls, DOOM and Wolfenstein are now Xbox owned.
Timestamps:
Left 4 Dead 2 DLC - 00:02:03
Animal Crossing New Horizons Halloween Update- 00:03:35
Night City Wire Episode 3 - 00:06:47
Microsoft buys ZeniMax Media - 00:14:36
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Finally Sony appeared. After a week full of doubt, following the Xbox's announcements regarding their latest consoles, we were waiting eagerly for PlayStation to make its move. And what a move they made! Lots of announcements that make this console very attractive.
Timestamps:
Nintendo Direct Mini - 00:01:59
Super Mario 3D All-Stars - 00:04:17
PS5 Showcase - 00:06:46
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This week we got the announcement of the price and release date of the Xbox Series X and Series S. Also, we saw quite a few new games in the Ubisoft Forward event of this month.
Timestamps:
Ubisoft Forward - 00:02:40
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - 00:10:46
Cyberpunk 2077 - 00:13.59
Xbox- 00:16:58
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Nintendo surprised with lots of announcements regarding the 35th anniversary of Mario Bros. Also, NVIDIA showed its newest and most powerful graphic cards, of which one is actually cost-friendly. That and more awaits you in this episode!
Timestamps:
Gamescom - 00:02:23
NVIDIA RTX 30 - 00:15:06
The Witcher 3 on Next-Gen - 00:19:39
Nintendo Direct - 00:21:30
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This week we got bombarded by information. From DCFanDome's announcement of Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad to a new music game for blood-thirsty players, we got a game for everyone.
Deathground's Kickstarter Campaign
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Spiritfarer is the third game from Thunder Lotus Games. The 80's and 90's inspired animation and an amazing soundtrack provide the game with the tools to talk about dying and letting go in one of the most beautiful ways.
Spiritfarer Original Soundtrack by Max LL:
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Timestamps:
Story - 00:01:07
World Building - 00:03:28
Music and Sound Design - 00:05:23
Game Mechanics and Controls - 00:08:04
Gaming Details - 00:10:00
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Indie developers got a special showcase for Nintendo Switch this week. Also, Microsoft's Flight Simulator was released and raised a few eyebrows. Today we will be getting a new Batman announcement, but we already had some sneak peaks at the game.
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Last week we got ourselves into a battle of Epic Games against Apple and Google. We also got new information on customization on Star Wars Squadrons and an announced Co-Op for Ghost of Tsushima.
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This week we got tons of news. Today we discuss how Halo: Infinite was delayed, the Xbox Series S that is almost confirmed and all 3 lifepaths shown for Cyberpunk 2077. Don't miss this episode!
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Last weekend we got a taste of Crystal Dynamic's new game: Marvel's Avengers. The beta provided a lot of hours of gameplay, however it was a bittersweet experience.
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Microtransactions are a big part of the gaming industry, whether we like it or not. However, it is important for developers to keep a balance between getting money and generating a good amazing experience. In this episode we discuss why microtransactions are so popular and some examples that have had a good and bad usage of them.
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Horizon Zero Dawn just got released on PC, after finally losing its exclusiveness on PS4. Is the game worth its $20? Check this no-spoiler review to make a decision!
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Games as a Service have increasingly gained space in the gaming market. From game subscriptions to micro transactions, this revenue model has definitely left an impression in the industry and will probably continue in the upcoming years.
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Steam has been the biggest PC gaming marketplace for more than a decade, with virtually no competition. However, in 2018 Epic Games Store appeared and has taken 15% of the market for itself. This episode compares the strong and weak points of both, with a focus on their revenue split!
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Ghost of Tsushima is the last PS4 exclusive and is being one of the most successful games this year. If you are interested in it, and you don't want to get spoiled before actually buying it, you came to right place!
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This episode discusses console exclusives transitioning to PC during time, and the big changes done recently in order to merge consoles and PC.
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In these episode we take a look into Rockstar's best-seller and how it stays relevant even after 8 years of its original release.
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In the very first episode of the podcast, we discuss The Last of Us Part 2. We take a look into its mechanics, music and storline, while talking about the issues the latter has generated in some players.
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