515: Victor Lucas: Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Cocoon, Epic Games layoffs, Jim Ryan retires at Sony, Chris Metzen back at Blizzard, Dave The Diver, Under The Waves, RE4 Separate Ways

Oct 2, 2023

Victor Lucas, game industry veteran and founder of EPTV, joins the show to discuss topics such as the Epic Games layoffs, Jim Ryan stepping down at Sony, Chris Metzen returning to Blizzard, and games like Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Cocoon, and RE4 Separate Ways.

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Gaming News and Layoffs at Epic Games

01:41 • 19min

The Broken Business Model and Changing Landscape of the Gaming Industry

20:31 • 20min

The Return of Chris Metzen to World of Warcraft

40:19 • 17min

Playing the DLC for Resident Evil 4

57:15 • 30min

Cocoon: A Profound and Beautiful Game

01:27:15 • 15min

Transismo Movie Review and Book Funding

01:42:43 • 3min

Indiana Jones Figures and Upcoming Pop Punk Albums

01:46:02 • 2min

Discussion of Still Up show and listener-suggested parting gift

01:48:30 • 2min

Discussion about Impact Winter podcast, voice acting, and appreciation for guests and contributors

01:50:03 • 2min

Talking about the game Jason Novak and its refusal to vacuum

01:51:34 • 2min

Nostalgic Video Game Talk and Thanks to Patrons

01:53:17 • 4min