The biggest games of the year are about to release (and we played a bunch of them) | FPS Ep #102
Summary
Friends Per Second episode 102 features guest Ben Hanson from MinMax, who discusses his positive experience with Marvel Rivals and upcoming PAX West panels. The hosts also critique the underwhelming release of Beasts of Reincarnation, noting its repetitive combat and slow pacing, while sharing their excitement for the highly anticipated Onimusha remake. The episode opens with a lighthearted debate over a cryptic tweet from Xbox’s head regarding the next Elder Scrolls title, before the group dives into their recent gaming updates.
Topics discussed
Intro and LinkedIn Ad
Elder Scrolls 6 rumors and executive trust
PAX West panels and upcoming events
Vulcan Raven miniatures and Shadow Moses
Review of the new game released last week
Marvel Rivals gameplay and character picks
Onimusha: Way of the Sword impressions
Sponsor: DeleteMe and Wirecutter
Crimson Desert updates and Game Awards
Revisiting an older game with fixed driving
Star Wars XCOM gameplay and development story
Indie click adventure with macabre art style
Sponsor: Factor meal delivery
Listener shoutouts and retro game memories
Co-op puzzle game with walkie-talkie mechanics
Stormforge survival crafting game preview
Contact Protocol: Mars inspection sim
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave deep dive
Shepherd murder mystery game concept
Spider-Man movie, Nolan, and next episode teaser
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