8-4 Play 7/31/2026: BOOYAH BROTHERS
Summary
Host Gabriel and guest John Vaporwave Ricciardi discuss Halo Infinite’s PlayStation release, noting account hurdles, while Dermot shares his World Cup experience in Seattle. The group then reviews Splatoon 3: Side Quest, praising its looter-shooter loop, co-op scaling, and variety. They also touch on relaxed domestic flight security in Japan and compare the game’s mechanics to previous Splatoon titles.
Topics discussed
Intro, candy preferences, and vaporwave music
Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PlayStation account requirements
World Cup memories and lax airport security in Japan
Splatoon 3: Hero Mode gameplay loop and mechanics
Splatoon 3: Difficulty scaling, gadgets, and weapon variety
Splatoon 3: Story, humor, amiibo, and visual performance
Splatoon 3 final thoughts and community reception
Final Fantasy XIV: Gunbreaker raid theme and FFXIV coins
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Cyberpunk on Switch 2
Resident Evil 5 dethroned and GTA 6 physical release rumors
E3 archives released and nostalgia for the trade show
Spider-Man movie, Kingdom Hearts collection, and Switch 2 upgrades
Outro, Swayaka Fruits candy, and social media plugs
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