The hosts discuss the fusion of XCOM and JRPG in Persona 5 Tactica. They also talk about Final Fantasy XIV, Pokeclicker, and Good Omens Season 2. Other topics include Halls of Torment, Our Flag Means Death Season 2, GUBBINS, A Haunting in Venice, and Napoleon.
Good Omens Season 2 maintains the true-to-tone and spirit of the first season, offering a sweet and interesting break from intense shows.
The future of the Call of Duty franchise may involve a shift towards a multiplayer-focused game with continuous updates and a separate single-player campaign on platforms like Game Pass.
The new Final Fantasy 14 expansion, Endwalker, introduces three new classes and while some hosts found it less engaging than previous expansions, post-launch content and expansions are still recommended.
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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss several topics including the new Final Fantasy 14 expansion, Call of Duty's future, and the game Halls of Torment. They also recommend the game Gubbins and share their thoughts on the TV show Good Omens Season 2.
Good Omens Season 2
The hosts praise the second season of Good Omens, highlighting its true-to-tone and spirit compared to the first season. They appreciate the sweet and interesting nature of the series, which provides a break from the hyper-realistic and intense shows. They mention that it seems likely the show will continue due to its success and predict the potential for more seasons.
Call of Duty's Future
The hosts discuss the current state of the Call of Duty franchise, including the mixed reception of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and the dominance of Call of Duty Warzone. They speculate on the future of the franchise, suggesting that the annual release model may shift towards a multiplayer-focused game with continuous updates and a separate single-player campaign that could be included on platforms like Game Pass. They also mention the need for a tonal shift and greater variety in the franchise.
Final Fantasy 14 Expansion and Classes
The hosts mention the new Final Fantasy 14 expansion, Endwalker, and its addition of three new classes. They discuss their personal experiences with the game, with one host finding it less engaging than the previous expansion, Shadowbringers. However, others recommend exploring the post-launch content and expansions. They also highlight the Deco Deals website as a resource for finding great deals on games on the Nintendo eShop.
Halls of Torment and Gubbins
The hosts recommend the games Halls of Torment and Gubbins. Halls of Torment is praised for its engaging gameplay, specific goals, and evolving content. Gubbins is described as a word game with a unique aesthetic and enjoyable gameplay mechanics. The hosts note Gubbins' resemblance to the aesthetic of the film Yellow Submarine.
Persona 5 has been reborn! For like the millionth time. For this iteration, we've got the XCOM-meets-JRPG fusion of Persona 5 Tactica. Let's find out how great these two great flavors taste together!
Also discussed: Final Fantasy XIV, Pokeclicker, Good Omens Season 2, Halls of Torment, Our Flag Means Death Season 2, GUBBINS, A Haunting in Venice, Napoleon
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