Are Modern Games Too Hand-Holdey? [Mailbag]
Summary
Hosts Kirk Hamilton, Maddie Myers, and Jason Schreier answer listener questions about ingrained gaming habits, such as hoarding items or ignoring menus. They discuss the industry's current state, offering advice to aspiring developers amidst layoffs, and debate the excessive hand-holding in Marvel's Wolverine. The episode also covers why the hosts haven't finished Deltarune, the origin of the show's intro, and the potential for a Dungeon Crawler Carl video game.
Topics discussed
Intro and episode overview
Fall vibes and Maximum Fun membership promo
Discussion on the Triple Kiss bonus episode
Gaming habits and intuitions lost on new players
Advice for aspiring game developers and industry entry
Marvel's Wolverine and the debate on hand-holding
Listener question about Deltarune and Undertale
Origin of the 'bring the games to you' tagline
Speculating on a Dungeon Crawler Carl video game
Book adaptations and fantasy media recommendations
Joke about the 'bi' update and bisexual visibility
Dr. Game Show plug and listener interaction
Review of the game 'Clockwork' and its mechanics
Kirk's review of The Count of Monte Cristo
Maddie's recommendation of the Dolly Parton podcast
Outro and contact information
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