Episode 328 | "GTA VI Leaks, Phantom Blade Wows, & More"
Summary
Nick and Jesse are joined by guest Rand for this episode of The Day One Show, discussing recent gaming experiences and upcoming releases. They review Control Ultimate Edition, Deer and the Boy, and Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations, while sharing anticipation for Metal Gear Solid 4 and Control 2. The hosts also react to severe weather in Illinois, celebrate a major community donation, and debate the merits of various Doom titles.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Day 1 and community platforms
Upcoming show plans and recent weather in Illinois
Gaming habits and the concept of 'quick resuming'
Reviewing Planet of Lana and upcoming game backlog
Metal Gear Solid 4 trophies and eating beans on stream
Travel logistics and opinions on the Souls genre
Elden Ring DLC, Metroidvanias, and Rage on PS3
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 campaign and multiplayer
Fortnite gifting, Robotnik, and Epic Games collabs
Souls-like lore, HDR settings, and Redfall performance
Ori 3 rumors, Team Cherry, and Nintendo exclusivity
Review scores, PlayStation Blackout, and Returnal co-op
Sirkana sales data, Square Enix, and Microsoft costs
AAA industry struggles and Sony's Bluepoint studio
Fable, God of War, and Pragmata/Marathon gameplay
Grime 2, GTA 6 leaks, and graphics discussion
Gifting GTA 6, console sharing, and PlayStation audience
Sony leaks, community gifts, and Nintendo NDAs
Mega Bloks sets, Xbox wraps, and Housemarque's future
Rare's output, God of War TV cast, and family movie night
Xbox collabs, game release delays, and GTA 6 edition
Marvel's Spider-Man on Switch, ReCore, and Rise of the Ronin
Chicago food, disappointed games, and coffee preferences
Xbox Play Anywhere, Gears E-Day, and final GTA 6 thoughts
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