

587: Steve Vegvari: Avowed, Civilization VII, Rift of the Necrodancer, Sony State of Play, Saros, Borderlands 4, Days Gone Remaster, MindsEye, Shinobi, Tides of Annihilation, Overwatch 2 updates
Feb 17, 2025
Join Steve Vegvari, host of Console Creatures, and Daanish Syed, art director at Bit Reactor, as they dive into the latest gaming news. They discuss the exciting announcements from Sony's State of Play, future developments in Overwatch 2, and the intriguing VR version of Civilization VII. The duo also explores the rich narrative and flexible gameplay of the anticipated RPG Avowed, and shares thoughts on the innovative rhythm-based game Rift of the Necrodancer. Expect a lively conversation about the evolution of gaming incentives and emerging trends!
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Saros Excitement
- Steve Vegvari enjoyed Returnal for its performance and style.
- He's excited for Housemarque's Saros, a spiritual successor with a different color palette.
Sony's First-Party Output
- Sony's 2024 first-party output was light due to cancellations like Concord.
- 2025 may be similar, with Sony relying on third-party partnerships.
Midnight Walk's Visuals
- Daanish Syed echoes Steve's enthusiasm for Saros and Returnal.
- He also highlights Midnight Walk's unique, potentially Tim Burton or Phil Tippett-inspired aesthetic.