Some sad news as Tyler takes an indefinite leave of absence from the show, but fret not: Joe and Malcolm vow to keep his seat warm and entertain you as best they can. (whoops!) The Spike VGAs leave the door open for plenty of discussion, while the guys also make preparations for an awards show of their own.
Talking points: The Walking Dead cleans house at the VGAs; The Phantom Pain ain’t foolin’ no one; The Last of Us get a release date, preorder bonuses, and sweet box art; Prepare to Die: The Revenge; more trailers than you can shake a stick at; is multiplayer God of War: Ascension’s primary focus?; Diablo III is running on consoles; Ye Olde SuperBot Job Fair; Hitmania; Game of the Year Bracket Busters; Reigen knows Malcolm’s heart and mind; Freebird.
Who says a dud game can't have a video game comeback?
Cyberpunk and No Man's Sky have to be up there. We're lucky and cursed, equally, to have games that can be updated now. For folks old enough to remember the Sega/SNES into PS1 and even 2 eras, if a game came out that was half baked (*cough*Angel of Darkness*cough*) that was it, no redemption. At the same time, having the option for updates shouldn't be an excuse for half assing games.
I remember when the Nintendo Seal of Approval meant something.
All those games had to release without bugs.
Whether it's showcasing damage realistically or simulating fractures and conditions, these games are worth checking out.
The Metal Gear series has sold 60.2 million copies, as of September 2023.
Too bad it was a lazy release. They could've updated the visuals and everything. Missed opportunity.
...and yet, they couldn't give more respect and effort into the collection.
What a terrible company.
