Game Scoop! 872: 343 Reasons to Give Halo to Activision
Summary
Host Damon Hatfield and guests Sam Claiborne, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina discuss Activision’s acquisition of the Halo franchise, debating if the studio can revive the series’ relevance. The group reviews the new Wolverine game, praising its combat while criticizing its repetitive structure, and shares mixed thoughts on Control: Resonant. They also highlight Just Dance as a fun family activity and offer spoiler-free praise for the new Resident Evil movie, noting its humor and standalone appeal. Finally, they answer listener questions on the best order to play Metroid games before the upco…
Topics discussed
Quince sponsor segment
Show intro and guest introductions
David Crane and Pitfall bit
Activision taking over Halo development
Dave and Buster's and arcade memories
Review of Wolverine game
Discussion on Control
Overwhelming number of new games
Just Dance and motion controls
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Chubbies sponsor segment
CarGurus sponsor segment
Metroid Prime Remastered free on Switch
Mint Mobile sponsor segment
Babbel sponsor segment
Resident Evil movie review
Logitech G sponsor segment
Progressive Insurance sponsor segment
Best Metroid games to start with
Listener mail: Games you wish you liked more
Extracurricular: Weird Al Yankovic concert
TV recommendations: Lanterns, Ted Lasso, Paper
Video Game 20 Questions
Closing and sign-off
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