

‘Alien: Isolation’ Turns 10, ‘Tomb Raider’ Returns, and ‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’ Gets GOTY Buzz | Button Mash
Oct 11, 2024
Justin Charity, a Senior Staff Writer at The Ringer, is joined by Andy Kelly, author of "Perfect Organism: An Alien: Isolation Companion," to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of 'Alien: Isolation.' They delve into the game's legendary tension, innovative AI, and its horror legacy. Discussions also cover the revival of the 'Tomb Raider' franchise, including new projects by Netflix and Amazon. Finally, Steve Ahlman and Matt James share insights on 'Silent Hill 2' and the intriguing 'Metaphor: ReFantazio,' highlighting character development and gameplay evolution.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Celebrating 'Alien: Isolation' at 10
01:51 • 7min
Exploring Timelessness in Retro Game Design
08:37 • 2min
Surviving the Horror of 'Alien: Isolation'
10:51 • 13min
The Lasting Impact of Alien: Isolation
23:25 • 31min
Exploring Sequel Concepts for 'Alien: Isolation' and the Tomb Raider Revival
54:12 • 6min
Legacy and Evolution of Tomb Raider
59:53 • 18min
Evaluating a New Video Game Adaptation
01:17:31 • 3min
Exploring 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' and Horror Game Dynamics
01:20:47 • 25min