Kat Bailey

Kat Bailey, a seasoned games writer and journalist, joins to discuss the launch of the Switch 2 and the company’s evolving identity. They dive into Nintendo's conservative approach and the potential creative stagnation without leadership like Miyamoto. The conversation contrasts Nintendo’s focus on quality with social gaming trends and explores the company’s legacy within a nostalgia-driven gaming landscape. Kat also addresses gamer frustrations with Nintendo's game key card system, detailing how it impacts user experience.

Michael Haim, an IGN reviewer known for his in-depth game analyses, and Kat Bailey from Acts of the Blood God, share their insights on the intriguing narrative and emotional depth of 'Claire Obscur: Expedition 33.' They dive into character choices, exploring how decisions impact relationships and the story's emotional weight. The duo also reveals their personal gaming highlights, reflects on the charm of turn-based gameplay, and teases exciting upcoming gaming events, all while keeping the mood light and humorous.

Jeremy Parish, Kat Bailey, and Shane Bettenhausen debate the ultimate Metal Gear game. They discuss the impact of Metal Gear Solid, storytelling in gaming, boss battles in Metal Gear Solid 3, and character development in the series.

Jeremy Parish, Bob Mackey, Kat Bailey, and Shane Bettenhausen discuss the evolution, cutscenes, visual design, and impact of Metal Gear Solid. They explore the game's creative vision, memorable moments, demo distribution, influence on video game storytelling, iconic scenes, music, and unique gameplay elements. The hosts also delve into the design, characters, and narrative of the game, showcasing its groundbreaking legacy in the gaming industry.

Gaming journalists Chris Kohler and Kat Bailey join Retronauts to dive into Final Fantasy VI's impact on the RPG genre, discussing character development, unique mechanics like the Esper system, the brilliance of villain Kefka, and the game's lasting legacy in gaming culture.