The Game Informer Show Arc Raiders, Dispatch, And Game Of The Year Catch-Up
Nov 8, 2025
Dive into the thrilling world of Arc Raiders, where extraction shooters meet emergent social dynamics. The hosts discuss its stunning retro-futuristic visuals and the unique tension of cooperative gameplay. Transitioning to Mortal Kombat: Legacy Collection, they explore its rich history through engaging documentaries. Meanwhile, Dispatch brings superhero narratives alive, with insights on gameplay and mature themes. The crew wraps up reflecting on their Game of the Year crunch, sharing backlogs, and contemplating their gaming priorities!
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Extraction Tension Creates Social Drama
- Alex Van Aken describes Arc Raiders' loop: subterranean hub, top-side excursions, looting, and noisy extractions.
- He explains extraction tension where players must bring loot back via elevators that alert campers and create PvP moments.
Rescued Then Left Behind
- Alex recounts a chaotic run where friendly players revived him, then everyone fought a sniper and a rocketeer before racing a timer.
- Two helping players sacrificed themselves by missing the last elevator and lost all their loot.
Satisfying Combat And Striking Visuals
- Alex praises Arc Raiders' gunplay and shield-cracking feedback as deeply satisfying and comparable to classic shooters.
- He calls it among the prettiest third-person shooters and lauds its retro-futuristic art direction.