Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Rocksteady’s Pulling The Plug On Suicide Squad Content - Kinda Funny Games Daily 12.10.24
Dec 10, 2024
Joining the discussion is Jason Schreier, Bloomberg's renowned video game journalist and New York Times bestselling author. They dive into Rocksteady's surprising decision to halt new Suicide Squad content and its implications for the future of gaming. The conversation shifts to the highly anticipated GTA 6 release and its impact on industry strategies. They also tackle the BAFTA Game Awards' new rules regarding DLC eligibility, sparking debates on the subjective nature of game awards, touching on nostalgic gaming experiences and indie gems along the way.
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Rocksteady's Next Move
- Rocksteady developers are working on a Hogwarts Legacy director's cut.
- Others are brainstorming a new single-player game, potentially diverting from the live-service trend.
Game Preservation
- Games like Concord vanish entirely, making years of work inaccessible.
- Offline modes preserve games, respecting developers' efforts and benefiting long-term playability.
Gia's Book Enjoyment
- Jason Schreier's wife, Gia, enjoyed his book despite limited video game knowledge.
- She later made jokes about Activision, showing how the book transcends gaming.