Cado

This week features Janet, a gaming community enthusiast; Patrick, an industry commentator; Cado, a gaming culture podcaster; and Rob, an industry analyst. They dive into why we need more quirky sports games and discuss the revival of Tango Gameworks and Hi-Fi Rush. The conversation heats up around Valve's monopolistic tendencies in the gaming market, pondering if we're witnessing true innovation. Topics also include their recent gaming adventures, like Janet's experience with Fields of Mistria and the shifting dynamics of the gaming industry.

In this discussion, guest Rob, a gaming industry insider, updates listeners on the latest gaming news and drops some surprising insights about Star Wars: Outlaws. Cado joins in to share highlights from PAX, emphasizing their excitement for Astro Bot and discussing the recent closure of the game Concord. The duo dives into the struggles of game development under corporate pressures, reveals the creative potential behind partnerships like Remedy and Annapurna, and explores innovative mechanics in upcoming titles like Life Is Strange: Double Exposure.