Our Experience With Big Walk, More Layoffs, And An id Dev Speaks Up

Layoffs, Microsoft Protests, And A Cancelled Mod

This week we have more layoffs, updates on some delayed games, Bethesda Devs protesting Asha Sharma, and a unique mod situation. Then in the back half Isli talks about why Talos 1 is better than 2, Xya talks Project Zomboid, and I played my second Warhammer game.  Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:47 More Layoffs - 07:35 Tomb Raider Catalyst Release Window Update - 08:35 PS5 Custom Faceplate Issue - 12:28 Bethesda Devs Protest Asha Sharma's Visit - 13:50 Terraria Mod Situation What We're Playing - 32:00 Talos Principle I/II - 47:33 Project Zomboid - 1:08:30 My Second Warhammer 40K Game

Our Experience With Big Walk, More Layoffs, And An id Dev Speaks Up

We've got more layoffs this week at That's No Moon, and a developer at id Software speaks up about the state of the studio. Then in the back half we talk more about The Talos Principle II, then Xya and I talk about Big Walk. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:35 Xbox Adding Party Chat Game Capture - 02:14 Layoffs At That's No Moon - 03:51 id Software Developer Speaks Openly About Layoffs What We're Playing - 11:43 The Talos Principle II - 34:40 Project Zomboid - 40:35 Big Walk

My First WH40k Game, Baldur's Gate 4, And More Microsoft Layoff Fallout

This week we cover additional fallout due to the Microsoft layoffs with Double Fine having to layoff staff after going independent and ESO having to delay their content updates. Then we discuss who should handle Baldur's Gate 4 and some bad industry analyst takes. In the back half Isli and I talk about The Talos Principle 2, how it's a little too easy (so far), and then I talk about my first ever game of Warhammer 40,000 tabletop.  Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:12 Double Fine Layoffs - 05:18 ESO Delays Content Due To Layoffs - 07:44 Weird Assassin's Creed User Spike Assessment  - 10:54 Who Should Do Baldur's Gate 4 What We're Playing - 23:45 The Talos Principle 2 - 54:25 Final Fantasy 14 - 56:04 My First Game Of WH40k

Delays, Release Dates, And FF14 FanFest Highlights

This week we've got some delays to cover, some exciting release dates, and some FF14 news highlights from FanFest. We also have some interesting, if not expected, comments from Clint Hocking with regards to developing a game that has too many people involved. Then in the back half Xya talks about FF14 and I started Talos Principle 2. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:32 Microsoft Announces Backwards Compatibility On PC - 01:57 Tomb Raider Catalyst Delayed - 03:05 Weird Last Minute Game Delay On Xbox - 04:12 Clint Hocking Talks Dev Troubles At Ubisoft - 08:18 FF7 Revelation Direction Aware Of Open World Fatigue - 14:20 FF14 FanFest Highlights - 29:10 God Of War Laufey Release Date  What We're Playing - 32:30 Final Fantasy XIV - 35:07 The Talos Principle II

God Of War Show Setbacks And Bethesda Updates Their Game Roadmap

It looks like the God of War TV show is having some setbacks with an injury on set and potential recasting rumors. We also have Bethesda giving a full game plan update after all the layoffs, I suppose to reassure gamers out there. Then in the back half Xya talks about Into the Emberlands and I discuss the end of the Lies of P DLC. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:25 Monster Hunter Wilds Price Cut - 02:27 PS+ July Additions - 04:04 AC Blackflag Resynced  - 05:26 Tides Of Annihilation Update - 09:06 God Of War Show Issues - 12:44 Bethesda Gives Game Updates What We're Playing - 19:54 Into The Emberlands - 38:47 Lies Of P DLC