Splatoon Raiders Might be the Most Fun Switch 2 Game Yet
Summary
Hosts Griffin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Rustich discuss Splatoon 3: Side Hustle, praising its looter-shooter mechanics and fun gameplay while critiquing its limited customization and multiplayer features. They share personal controller settings, such as disabling motion aiming and remapping buttons for better accessibility. The episode concludes with reader mail regarding EverQuest Legends and Nintendo’s upcoming remakes.
Topics discussed
Intro skit: Christopher Nolan and the Cyclops case
Welcome to The Besties and Splatoon 3: Raiders intro
Alienware back-to-school ad break
Splatoon 3: Raiders gameplay loop and structure
Class system, gadgets, and difficulty settings
Online multiplayer, matchmaking, and local co-op limitations
Character customization, amiibo locks, and game feel
Nintendo's current lineup and Splatoon's post-launch support
ASPCA Pet Insurance ad break
Controller settings: motion aiming and button remapping
Mouse and keyboard vs. controller for action games
Reader mail: Microsoft layoffs and Ocarina of Time remake
Blueprints game bug and Baldur's Gate 3 class combos
Movie discussion: Mission: Impossible and The Mummy
Reality TV: Married at First Sight review
Outro, Patreon thanks, and upcoming Beastie Boys episode
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