The hosts discuss a variety of lesser-known new releases including Tiny Rogues, Tekken 8, Home Safety Hotline, Enshrouded, Lunistice, and Lil Guardsman. They also delve into Rocket Money, a personal finance app, and share their thoughts on the game Lunistis and a decision-making game. They discuss Fargo Season and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and recommend watching the true crime film The Jennifer Myers Story.
Devil's Planet is a Korean reality show with a thrilling survival game
Tekken 8 offers competitive gameplay and visually appealing graphics
The Outrage Trilogy prepares players for the Yakuza video game series with its captivating narrative
Deep dives
Summary of Devil's Planet
Devil's Planet is a Korean reality show where 12 unique individuals from the entertainment industry participate in a seven-day survival game with complex strategic and social challenges. The show features a variation of the game One Night Ultimate Werewolf and offers a thrilling and entertaining viewing experience.
Summary of Tekken 8
Tekken 8 is a fighting game that offers a competitive and enjoyable gameplay experience. It features various game modes, including story campaigns for different characters. The game combines simple controls with deep mechanics, allowing players to learn and improve their skills over time. Its meaty combat and visually appealing graphics make it a worthy addition to the Tekken series.
Summary of Outrage Trilogy
The Outrage Trilogy is a collection of three movies that delves into the complex world of yakuza politics, allegiances, and betrayals. The films offer a dense and twisty narrative, filled with captivating moments and intriguing character dynamics. They serve as an excellent preparation for those interested in playing the Yakuza video game series.
Rocket Money: Lower Bills and Cancel Unwanted Subscriptions
Rocket Money is a service that helps users lower their bills and cancel unwanted subscriptions. Users can take a picture of their bill and Rocket Money takes care of the rest, negotiating with service providers to lower bills by up to 20%. The service has saved its members an average of $720 a year, with over $500 million in canceled subscriptions. Rocket Money offers a premium version at a lower cost compared to traditional bills, or users can opt for the free version to get rid of unwanted subscriptions.
Lunistis: A 3D Platforming Game with Dreamcast Vibes
Lunistis is a 3D platforming game reminiscent of the Dreamcast era. Players control a raccoon with a double jump and a third jump if they attack at the top of the double jump. The goal is to navigate levels quickly while collecting items. The game features linear, Sonic-style platforming gameplay and offers a simple and sharp game feel. It provides a satisfying experience for fans of 3D platformers and fills the gap for those craving a good Sonic 3D game.
We're pivoting a bit this week, discussing a half dozen sweet, lesser-known new releases that we've been enjoying during what's been an otherwise action-packed first month of the year! Join us, why don't you?
Discussed: Tiny Rogues, Tekken 8, Home Safety Hotline, Enshrouded, Lunistice, Lil Guardsman, Devil's Plan, Fargo, Taskmaster, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Chain Gang All-Stars, Piranesi
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