The hosts discuss their holiday breaks and Alan Wake II. They also explore the game Immortals of Aveum and the power of the Steam Deck. Plus, they talk about mobile suit baba and answer questions from the question bucket.
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Quick takeaways
Playing Immortals of Fenyx Rising was a delightful surprise for Patrick, with its vibrant visuals, fast-paced combat, and charming writing.
Rob thoroughly enjoyed his playthrough of Alan Wake 2, praising its engaging story, impressive visuals, and masterful audio design.
The Anyoku Hakubu Tukan in Sakai, Japan is a fascinating museum that offers a unique auditory journey, allowing visitors to explore various speakers and immerse themselves in the rich history of sound and music.
Deep dives
Immortals, Fenyx Rising
Despite the game's underwhelming commercial success, playing Immortals of Fenyx Rising was a delightful surprise for Patrick. The vibrant visuals, fast-paced combat, and charming writing made it an enjoyable experience, despite some weaknesses in the game's marketing and combat mechanics.
Alan Wake 2
Rob thoroughly enjoyed his playthrough of Alan Wake 2, praising its engaging story, impressive visuals, and masterful audio design. While the combat mechanics left something to be desired, the game's strengths in atmosphere, narrative, and multimedia elements more than made up for it.
The Anyoku Hakubu Tukan: An Insightful Journey into Sound and Music
The Anyoku Hakubu Tukan, also known as the Sound Shower Museum, is a hidden gem in Sakai, Japan. It is a small museum located in a repurposed elementary school in the mountains. The museum houses a collection of records, ranging from LPs to obscure Japanese releases. The highlight of the museum is the collection of speakers, which correspond to different decades and offer a unique listening experience. Visitors can choose records, play them on the various speakers, and immerse themselves in the sound and music. The museum aims to provide a forest bathing-like experience but with sound and music.
Discovering a Remote and Unique Museum Experience
Located in Sakai, Japan, the Anyoku Hakubu Tukan is a fascinating museum housed in a repurposed elementary school. The museum features a vast collection of records, including LPs, Edison wax cylinders, and more. Visitors can explore the various speakers that correspond to different decades, offering a distinct listening experience. The museum provides a unique opportunity to engage with old technology and the history of sound and music. Its remote location adds to the charm, creating a serene and immersive atmosphere for visitors.
Unveiling the Anyoku Hakubu Tukan
Tucked away in the mountains of Sakai, Japan, the Anyoku Hakubu Tukan is a captivating museum housed in a former elementary school. This hidden gem is home to a vast collection of records, some dating back to the 1930s. Visitors have the opportunity to explore various speakers, each representing a different decade, and experience the unique sound quality they offer. This museum provides a one-of-a-kind auditory journey, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rich history of sound and music.
Patrick, Rob, and Cado convene after winding down 2023 to reflect on how absolutely nothing went wrong over their respective breaks. Things? Done. Drinks? Drank. Vacations? Taken. No notes. But we do have notes on beating Alan Wake II in the wake of James McCaffrey’s passing, indulging our fullest selves in many hours of the overlooked Immortals of Aveum, and basking in the power of a Steam Deck while sick. (And don’t worry, Janet will return next week.)
Discussed: James McCaffrey Passes Away 27:26, Alan Wake 2 35:30, Immortals of Aveum 52:51, Mobile Suit Baba 1:19:53, The Question Bucket 1:50:01
