418: Elder Scrolls 6 Sentinel Xbox exclusive, Activision making Halo, Wolverine rage and anger
Summary
Hosts Randall and Jez discuss the positive reception of Mortal Shell 2 and the overlooked survival horror title Sinking City 2. They analyze leaked images of a new Xbox controller featuring Wi-Fi connectivity and haptics, debating its potential value versus Elite series durability issues. The episode concludes with a critique of the negative online reaction to Wolverine gameplay previews, attributing much of the backlash to broader frustrations with Sony’s industry decisions rather than the game itself.
Topics discussed
Intro, birthday update, and tornado weather discussion
Mortal Shell 2 review and Frogwares' Sinking City 2
Sekiro difficulty comparison and spam call rants
Surfshark VPN ad and Patreon shoutouts
Xbox controller leaks, Surface Phone, and hardware rumors
Controller button durability and haptic feedback discussion
Wolverine game backlash and online negativity culture
Critique of Wolverine gameplay footage and AAA stagnation
Spider-Man comparisons and the 'grift' behind game hate
Online hate vs real sales and Onimusha demo impressions
Hogwarts Legacy 2, Xbox Showcase, and Blizzard metrics
Minecraft movie, BlizzCon plans, and handheld chip rumors
Sony's goodwill, Halo rumors, and Activision pitches
Halo's decline and the potential for Activision to develop it
Gears of War formula, Candy Crush revenue, and Kingdom Hearts
McDonald's Overwatch promo and Bethesda union protests
Elder Scrolls 6 speculation and Xbox exclusivity strategy
Game Pass limitations and the need for true exclusives
Xbox's perception problem and Roblox business model critique
Adaptations, Roblox monetization, and Helix console pricing
Patreon Q&A: Asha's ad ban and PC backward compatibility
Blizzard's future, StarCraft RTS, and Xbox One Kinect debate
Don Mattrick legacy, Rockstar review codes, and AI in gaming
Outro and sign-off
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