#291 | We played Gears Of War E-Day EARLY...
Summary
In episode 291, Matty and guest Lord Cognito discuss Cognito’s upcoming Gamescom trip and his recent baseball practice. They answer listener questions about most anticipated games like Star Wars: Zero Hour and debate the future of Bethesda Game Studios. The hosts also analyze the recent Xbox outage, criticizing the platform's reliance on online licensing and discussing the implications for digital gaming.
Topics discussed
Intro, content creation, and game dev mechanics
Most anticipated games: Star Wars, Blood of Dawnwalker, FF7
Bethesda's future, Starfield, and fan trust issues
Xbox outage and the debate on digital vs physical media
Physical sales drops, ownership, and Bungie petitions
Halo Campaign Evolved critique and 343 Industries' direction
Gamescom, Double Fine layoffs, and Stalker 2 delays
Dragon Age remaster, Cyberpunk project, and upcoming releases
Reviews: The Outer Worlds 2 and Desktop Explorer
Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer and Horde mode impressions
Xbox ad-supported services and industry concerns
Fable vs God of War, layoffs, and podcast wrap-up
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