262: Walt's Mouth-Watering Heisenburger
Summary
The hosts bid farewell to August and discuss a trip to Barnes & Noble, noting the proliferation of celebrity and video game cookbooks. They review the *Exit 8* novelization, game, and movie, comparing the multimedia experience. The episode primarily covers their initial impressions of *Star Wars: Zero Squadron*, analyzing its XCOM-like tactical gameplay, character customization, and technical performance on PS5.
Topics discussed
YouTube Premium ad read
Cookbooks at Barnes & Noble and celebrity authors
Exit 8 game and book review
Star Wars bug orgy and character creator discussion
Star Wars: Outlaws gameplay mechanics and review
MSI sponsor segment
Blood Dungeon review and character quirks
It Takes Two social gameplay experience
Elite Dangerous console abandonment and Squadron 42
Marvel Snap new draft mode update
Gamescom announcements and trailer reactions
Road Kings and Mass Effect Legendary Edition trailers
Hitman Snoop Dogg level and trailer fatigue
Double Fine Amnesia Fortnight Kickstarter announcement
Tim Curry tribute and retro game logo designs
Listener emails, birthday treats, and Patreon outro
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