#971 - Xbox Gives Halo to Activision, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review, Aniimo Impressions, Aion 2 MMO, Hellraiser, Gaming News
Summary
Hosts discuss Microsoft transferring Halo to Activision, debating if the franchise needs a hard reset or will become a clone of Call of Duty. They review the Ion 2 playtest, criticizing its mobile-focused UI, and analyze the rough Monster Fantasy demo. The episode also covers the janky controls of Normal Golf Game, War Dogs' upcoming season, and Ryan's experience with the gory Hellraiser: Revival demo and the Anemo open-world RPG.
Topics discussed
Intro and Halo/Activision news
Halo studio transfer and competitive landscape
Halo development goals and fan reactions
Show logistics and platform issues
GTA 6 pre-order banter
Warcraft Forever UI and mobile porting
Monster Hunter-like Kickstarter playtest
Review of a chaotic golf game
Destiny 2 Season 2 and Warlock build
Asen Layer invites and guild drama
Hellraiser game demo and horror trends
Animo: Way of Life gameplay and events
Animo capture mechanics and FOMO
Call of Duty camo event and multiplayer
Fire Emblem Fortune Weave intro
Walmart banana discount loophole
Fortune Weave story and permadeath
Fortune Weave combat and overworld
Switch 2 game hunt and upcoming titles
PS5 boycott and Destiny 2 updates
Game Pass ads and value debate
Blizzard Starcraft and console exclusives
Rock Band Stage Tour and controllers
Control 2 and early access trends
Sales figures and outro
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