We Played The Duskbloods and Interviewed Hidetaka Miyazaki - NVC 826
Aug 21, 2026 · 1h 9m
Summary
Logan Plant and Seth Macy welcome guest Michael Hi to discuss *The Duskbloods*, a Switch 2 exclusive from FromSoftware. They detail its unique PvPvE structure, where players earn virtue points across four phases before a final showdown, blending Souls-like combat with board game mechanics. The trio also covers the upcoming *Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition* on Switch 2, advising newcomers to explore freely like in *Breath of the Wild* to manage the game's notorious difficulty.
Topics discussed
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Michael Hi joins NVC
Duskbloods gameplay and mechanics overview
PvPvE explanation and Miyazaki's design goals
Nintendo's support for Duskbloods
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Duskbloods matchmaking and veteran incentives
Duskbloods elimination rules and host reactions
Duskbloods release info and final thoughts
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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Switch 2
Nintendo Challenge Cards and rewards
Big Walk co-op gameplay discussion
Splatoon Raiders floor 1000 discovery
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