Ace Combat 8 is the Fastest Selling Game in the Series
Summary
Hosts discuss Ace Combat 8’s record-breaking sales and Sony’s risky shift to all-digital, noting that 35% of Wolverine’s launch sales were physical. They also cover Crimson Desert’s developer defending its Metacritic score and Konami’s plans for multiple future Silent Hill titles. Additionally, the episode confirms Forza Horizon 6’s PS5 release date and reviews Jonathan Blow’s new puzzle game, Order of the Sinking Star.
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Dupixens commercial for eosinophilic esophagitis
Questlove introduction and show opening
Shoutout to Rhiannon Bevan and gaming industry news
Discussion on current games, reviews, and Galactic Racer
GiantBomb premium membership and show logistics
Ace Combat 8 sales success and Ridge Racer hopes
Marvel's Wolverine physical sales and Sony's digital shift
Sponsorship reads for Instagram and Nissan Rogue
Crimson Desert review controversy and developer response
Silent Hill franchise revival and future game plans
Forza Horizon 6 PS5 release and Fable development
Order of the Sinking Star reviews and Jonathan Blow
Cyberpunk 2077 live-action movie announcement
Leisure Suit Larry delisting and creator return
Ultima poll, Phantom Blade Zero preview, and site updates
The Bomb 12: Top 12 games currently being played
Underdog and Sensodyne sponsorships
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