IGN UK Podcast 749: The Worst Way To Roast a Chicken and Other Stories
May 17, 2024
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Matt and Jesse discuss Assassin’s Creed Shadows with samurai and dynamic weather. Emma shares her thoughts on indie hit Animal Well melting her mind. Madness from feedback includes horrifying chicken-roasting machine story.
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Quick takeaways
Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces dual protagonist gameplay with distinct action and stealth dynamics set in feudal Japan.
The game integrates innovative stealth features like going prone, seasonal environmental changes, and a complex combat system for an immersive experience.
Anim Awake offers a captivating gaming experience with pixel art, intricate puzzles, hidden items, and unique boss encounters in a mysterious world.
Deep dives
Explore the Intriguing Setting of Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows offers a fresh narrative set in feudal Japan, introducing the historical protagonist Yasuke, an African samurai, and a fictional ninja-like character named nowa. The game promises a dual protagonist experience with two distinct playstyles that cater to different approaches, emphasizing both action and stealth gameplay dynamics. Players will explore the dynamic world of Japan through these characters, each offering a unique perspective and contributing to a potentially rich narrative.
Delve Into the Stealth and Combat Mechanics of Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows showcases innovative stealth elements, including the ability to go prone and dynamic environmental changes based on seasons. The game integrates stealth gameplay with combat, introducing features like using the environment to create shadows, stealth kills, and an enhanced lighting system for strategic maneuvering. Players can expect a complex combat system that combines traditional Assassin's Creed elements with new gameplay mechanics, offering a fresh and immersive experience.
Uncover the Intricate Puzzles and Mysterious World of Anim Awake
Anim Awake immerses players in a mysterious world filled with puzzles, hidden items, and environmental challenges. The game's pixel art style and atmospheric setting create a cozy yet eerie vibe, perfect for engaging gameplay sessions. Players navigate a sprawling map with friendly and hostile animals, solving intricate puzzles, discovering new items like discs, bubble wands, and slinks, and encountering challenging bosses that offer unique puzzle-based encounters. Anim Awake's enigmatic world invites exploration and discovery, promising a rewarding and captivating gaming experience.
The Future of Final Fantasy VII Remake Project
There are concerns about the future of the Final Fantasy VII Remake project, particularly the third part, as the profitability of the remake is being questioned. With Final Fantasy 16 not meeting expected success, there are uncertainties about the series' future. However, the groundwork laid in the first two parts of the remake project may ease the development process for the final part.
Microwaving a Whole Chicken
A bizarre anecdote about someone cooking two whole chickens in the microwave for 45 minutes raises questions about culinary skills. While microwaves have evolved, the traditional oven remains a staple for roasting. The importance of cooking techniques and basic recipes, along with the convenience of kitchen appliances like air fryers and slow cookers, are highlighted for a better cooking experience.
Matt and Jesse recently visited Ubisoft Quebec to check out Assassin’s Creed Shadows for an IGN exclusive, and now they’re on the podcast chatting about everything from samurai to seasons to dynamic weather. Emma’s also getting involved with her thoughts on recent indie hit Animal Well, which has been gradually melting her mind with its fantastic puzzle designs.
As ever, there’s also the regular dose of madness thanks to your feedback, including a horrifying account of chickens being roasted in a machine that is categorically incapable of roasting meat.
Send in your food nonsense to ign_ukfeedback@ign.com (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time).