Triple Click Silksong, Metal Gear Solid, Mafia, And More
Aug 28, 2025
Get ready for thrilling gaming insights as the hosts react to the much-anticipated release of Silksong. They dive into the humor and complexity of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, dissecting its quirky narrative. The discussion also touches on the innovative mechanics of recent titles like Mafia: The Old Country, and the thought-provoking impact of AI on gaming and creativity. As a bonus, expect lighthearted banter about gaming dynamics and reflections on upcoming shows like Alien: Earth and King of the Hill (2025).
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Heads Up: Episode Has Construction Noise
- Expect audible construction noise in this episode and don't be alarmed.
- Host Kirk warns he edited most of it but some sawing and hammering remain.
Programmer Warns About LLM Code Reliance
- Brett Douville recounted using LLMs to generate code and how often they produce wrong specifics.
- He worries LLM reliance will create programmers who can't evaluate generated code or solve problems deeply.
Joyful, Offline Development Fuels Quality
- Team Cherry kept development joyful and offline, which protected their creative process.
- That approach likely helped Hollow Knight become a late-breaking cultural phenomenon after Silksong's announcement.