Ep 33: Datto, Aztecross, Byf and Skill Up discuss the future of Bungie and Destiny

Nov 4, 2023

Datto, MyNameIsByf, and Aztecross, Destiny content creators, discuss the future of Bungie and Destiny, including recent layoffs, delay of the Final Shape expansion, and the current state of the game. They also talk about community-created content, trust within Bungie, and the importance of taking responsibility. The podcast includes an interview with Sam Lake and Kyle Rowley, co-directors of Alan Wake II, where they discuss gameplay mechanics and the narrative of the game. Additionally, they discuss their sponsored nutrition supplement AG1 and their positive experiences playing Alan Wake on an OLED TV.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Discussion on Halloween Traditions and Celebrations

01:47 • 2min

Charity Event and Penny's Big Breakaway

03:18 • 5min

Layoffs at Bungie: Impact on the Destiny Community

08:42 • 17min

The Future of Destiny and the Uncertainty Surrounding It

25:27 • 19min

Regaining Trust and Taking Responsibility

44:43 • 13min

Community Created Content in Games

58:07 • 21min

Gratitude, Gut Optimization, and Green Liquid Supplements

01:19:17 • 3min

Rewriting Reality: Gameplay Mechanics and Narrative in Alan Wake

01:22:28 • 10min

Discussion on Finland, appearance, and an interview with Sam Lake and Kyle Rowley

01:32:47 • 2min

Collaborative Game Development and the Role of the Art Director

01:34:19 • 16min

Creating Commercials for a Horror Game: Balancing Comedy and Horror

01:50:32 • 9min

Origins of the Coffee-Themed Theme Park Concept

01:59:28 • 2min

The Connected Universe in Remedy Games

02:01:12 • 20min

Reflection on Skill Practice, Response, and Vision

02:20:47 • 3min

Raycon: Affordable Wireless Earbuds

02:23:38 • 3min

The Origins and Evolution of Indie Land

02:27:03 • 4min

Discussion on Charity Stream and Getting Slapped

02:31:32 • 2min

Discussion of Various Games Including Robo Dunk, farewell north, and desktop explorer

02:33:45 • 2min

Discussion about Playing a Game with Developers and Wishlist for New Games

02:36:06 • 2min

Spider-Man Sequel, Venom, and Miles Morales

02:37:53 • 11min

The Fun and Interaction of Online Gaming

02:48:42 • 4min

Pros and Cons of Playing Games Online with Friends

02:52:45 • 14min

Discussion about Final Fantasy 12 and its Zodiac Age version

03:06:54 • 2min

Discussion on Programming Teammates in a Game and Playing Final Fantasy

03:08:48 • 2min

Reviewing Persona 5 and its Updates

03:10:22 • 15min

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Welcome to a special episode of the FPS Podcast. This week it's a pretty huge guest line-up. First up is a who's who of Destiny content creation: Datto, MyNameIsByf and Aztecross join the show to discuss the recent layoffs at Bungie, the delay of the Final Shape expansion and Marathon, as well as the current state of Destiny and the way its talked about both by players and the gaming community at large.

Following that, we're honored to be joined by none other than Sam Lake and Kyle Rowley, the co-directors of Alan Wake II. The FPS crew went absolutely nuts for Alan Wake II, and to be able to speak to the people who led its creation was a rare treat.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
18:19 Destiny 2 Discussion With Datto, MyNameIsByf, and Aztecross!
01:19:38 AG1 (Ad)
01:22:01 Alan Wake 2 Discussion
01:34:02 Alan Wake 2 Discussion with Sam Lake and Kyle Rowley!
02:23:50 Raycon (Ad)
02:26:10 What We've Been Playing
03:12:38 This Week In The Way Back
03:23:35 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts:

- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino

- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot and a Creative Producer at Giant Bomb. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.

- Jirard (aka The Completionist: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatOneVide...) has been doing YouTube since before Noah wore short pants. Over the course of more than a decade, Jirard has completed HUNDREDS of games to bring you the quality of review that almost no other reviewer dare bring you, getting the 100% completion trophy for every title before putting pen to paper. Jirard has a let's play channel and in his spare time he fires off the occasional hot-take over on Twitter: @TheCompletionist

- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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