'Control Resonant,' 'Silent Hill: Townfall,' and 'Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave' Reactions | Button Mash
Summary
Hosted by Ben Lindberg, this episode of ButtMash analyzes recent franchise news for World of Warcraft, Destiny, and Halo, comparing their strategies for revitalizing aging IPs. The hosts then review three new releases, praising Remedy’s Control Resonant for its ambitious open-world shift and tactile combat, while offering initial impressions of Silent Hill Townfall and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: FanDuel and Tremphaya
Intro and host banter
Episode overview: three new games
World of Warcraft: BlizzCon announcements and franchise management
Bungie and the future of Destiny
Microsoft layoffs and Halo studio restructuring
Sponsorships: MDD Allies, Kaplita, and Boar's Head
Control Resonant: gameplay, story, and combat analysis
Silent Hill: Townfall review and discussion
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave early impressions
Outro and final sponsorships
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