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Game Scoop! 748: Bethesda Insists Starfield Is Not Boring

Dec 2, 2023
Omega Cops Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis discuss Bethesda's response to negative reviews of Starfield, explore the impact on their brand, and compare player counts. They also talk about Baldur's Gate 3, mixed reviews for 'Monarch', and play Video Game 20 Questions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Bethesda's response to negative reviews of Starfield on Steam was unusual and sparked speculation on their intentions and strategies.
  • The hosts discuss their favorite gateway games that introduced them to various genres, such as turn-based RPGs, deck-building games, and roguelikes.

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Gateway Games

The hosts discuss their favorite gateway games that introduced them to various genres. Some examples include South Park: The Stick of Truth for turn-based RPGs, Slay the Spire for deck-building games, and Spelunky for roguelikes. They also mention games like Perfect Dark and GoldenEye as gateways into first-person shooters and Halo 2 for team-based multiplayer games. Additionally, they discuss their introductions to genres like turn-based strategy, RPGs, and MMOs.

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