What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast

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May 17, 2024 • 41min

Assassin's Creed Shadows Revealed - Ep. 366

Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. Get your INTO THE AM Elevated Everyday Graphic Tees now and save 10% off site-wide: https://intotheam.com/whatsgoodUbisoft debuted the first trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, previously codenamed Red, confirming that the game is set in Japan. We dive into the details about the new protagonists, new features, and more. In headlines there is more layoff news from Square Enix, Sony announced their 2 new CEOs, and Helldivers 2 is breaking more records. In hands-on Britt recounts her spooky time with Crow Country, a retro inspired horror adventure game.Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comTimestamps: 01:11 - Riana's got news!02:21 - What's Good Games @ Supercast.com is up and running!!!03:14 - Ubisoft Assassin's Creed Shadows official world premiere trailer is out!07:12 - Iconic Synchronization17:07 - Break 117:07 - A Message From Shopify18:58 - Headlines:19:48 - Report: Square Enix to lay off workers in European and American divisions21:57 - Sony announces two PlayStation CEOs to replace Jim Ryan22:48 - 'Helldivers 2' Becomes PlayStation's Fastest-Selling Game Ever24:47 - Capcom's "Monster Hunter" series exceeds 100 million units sold worldwide25:49 - Mortal Kombat 2 Release Date Confirmed October 4th 202526:31 - Break 226:31 - A Message From Into the AM28:20 - Hands-on Section:28:31 - Brittney's been playing Crow Country28:51 - So what is Crow Country all about?32:06 - Exploration mode?33:08 - Stardew Valley Expansion is Coming!36:18 - Magic 8-Ball is back & coming soon!WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 10, 2024 • 1h 5min

Why Hades 2 Early Access is Breaking Records - Ep. 365

Support The Show and Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comThis week was a doozy with the massive news about Xbox studio closures including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin. Andrea and Riana dive into this tough topic before moving to headlines featuring Helldivers 2 PSN Linking drama, Nintendo finally acknowledging Switch 2, and projections that might see the Switch become Nintendo's best selling console of all time. In hands-on Riana is IN LOVE with Hades II and according to the Steam charts so are A LOT of other people. Andrea dipped her toes into the handcrafted Claymation world of Harold Halibut. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTimestamps:03:01 - WGG lead story of the week:03:22 - Xbox SHUTS DOWN Multiple Studios, Including Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, and More 06:03 - Matt Booty Head of Xbox Game Studio Email to staff15:35 - Microsoft beats expectations as quarterly profits rise 20% to nearly $22B17:31 - What's happening with Xbox GamePass26:36 - Rumours Xbox might have more layoffs in the pipeline28:08 - Break 128:14 - Headlines:28:14 - Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement Backtracked on PC After Brutal Review Bombing Campaign34:31 - Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will be announced this year38:06 - Nintendo Announces Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition for Switch With Release Date and Debut Trailer42:03 - Break 242:19 - SuperGiant's Hades Il44:58 - Hades Breakdown45:43 - What is a Roguelike?53:48 - Harold Halibut54:46 - Harold Halibut Story-Line & Game MechanicsMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 3, 2024 • 1h 16min

Is XBOX bringing BLACK OPS to the Summer Showcase?? - Ep. 364

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comAndrea and Britt dive in to the Xbox Summer Games Showcase announcement and speculate what they'll be showing off this June. All signs point to a Call of Duty Black Ops announcement and is it time for Gears of War to return?? They also chat about the massive $140M Square Enix content loss and their excitement about the upcoming Jackbox Naughty Pack. Instead of hands-on this week, Andrea sat down with CEO of Women in Gaming International (WIGI) Joanie Kraut to discuss the bevy of resources they provide for games industry professionals and their upcoming Run for Equality initiative to raise awareness about the gender pay gap in games. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTimestamps:01:14 - What's Good Games Anniversary Stream, Friday 3rd of May!!!05:41 - Xbox Summer Games Showcase06:34 - Call of Duty is reportedly Microsoft's mystery June Direct game, new Gears title also set to be revealed 07:33 - Gears of War 609:29 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle09:46 - Starfield's Shattered Space Expansion Gets Release Window, New Patch Coming10:11 - Avowed10:15 - Microsoft Flight Simulator 202413:49 - Break 113:55 - Headlines:14:07 - Square Enix announces it's tanked $140 million in losses due to 'content abandonment' 22:58 - Final Fantasy 7 Remake Vs. Rebirth25:23 - Jackbox Naughty Pack29:47 - Vampire Survivors DLC30:32 - Starfield is getting a big update37:01 - Breaking News:37:08 - Take-Two Interactive Reportedly Shutting Down Two Private Division Studios39:23 - Break 239:28 - Shout-outs to Patreon & Supercast members!41:45 - Special Interview with Joanie Kraut, CEO of Women in Games International48:51 - Is games still a welcoming place?53:24 - WIGI new initiative: The Run for Equality 54:44 - The gender pay gap59:35 - How does the job board work?Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 26, 2024 • 43min

Games Industry Giant Embracer Group Splits - Ep. 363

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comThis week DocBrooke joins Andrea in discussing how video games industry giant Embracer Group is splitting into 3 separate companies. They take a look at Tales of the Shire cozy hobbit game trailer, chat new content for Disney Dreamlight Valley, and Fallout 76's new milestone. In hands-on, DocBrooke played the PC version of Horizon Forbidden West The Complete Edition and was wowed!*Code for Horizon Forbidden West: The Complete Edition provided by PlayStationFollow DocBrooke: http://www.x.com/ebphibbshttp://www.twitch.tv/docbrookeThank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTime stamps:00:39 - Doc Brooke is here!03:28 - WGG Announcement: First Exclusive Live Podcast - May 1st!03:42 - WGG 7th Birthday Anniversary Stream - May 3rd!04:52 - Embracer Group Saga05:20 - Embracer boss admits "long list" of things he'd have done differently, as embattled company splits into three 10:15 - Comments from Embracer's CEO16:08 - Break 116:25 - Headlines: New Trailer for Tales of the Shire18:15 - Dreamlight Valley is getting a New Character Daisy Duck!21:09 - New Update: You can take pictures of yourself on all the Disney rides21:51 - Fallout 76 sets a record for over 1 million players in one day24:26 - Break 224:32 - Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition on PC26:23 - Specs27:07 - Combat Mechanics27:38 - Game Design Elements31:22 - Is it a must-play on PC?35:35 - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU36:21 - Thoughts on Fortnite's Billie EilishMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 19, 2024 • 45min

Kingdom Come Deliverance II Preview - Ep. 362

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast:http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comBritt joins Andrea to chat about the new Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Take-Two's layoffs, and why everyone is suddenly obsessed with playing Fallout games. (I think you know why...) Britt got a special sneak peek at the upcoming Kingdom Come Deliverance sequel and it sounds like it's a medieval RPG extravaganza.Thank you to this month's Super Producers:Bored Ape Gamer’s ClubFaris AttiehJoshua FranklinJustin FosheePunkdefiedWGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames02:44 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase April 2024: Everything Announced!!03:20 - Little Kitty, Big City04:47 - Cat Quest Ill06:14 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate07:32 - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes09:39 - Sticky Business11:30 - Refind Self: The Personality Test Game13:12 - Europa14:43 - SteamWorld Heist II18:34 - Break 118:40 - Headlines: Take-Two Announces Layoffs While Canceling Multiple In-Development Projects22:02 - Hades Il Technical Test Incoming With Early Access23:37 - Fallout Games Surge in Popularity Thanks to Fallout TV Show + Updates!25:28 - Britt and Andrea's Thoughts on the Fallout TV Series28:08 - Break 228:37 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is Releasing In 202437:21 - Some more GDC stuff: Dune Awakening38:57 - Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed39:39 - Dungeons Of Hinterberg42:35 - Upcoming WGG 7th Year Anniversary Live Stream!Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 12, 2024 • 39min

Destiny 2 Final Shape Hype is Real - Ep. 361

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comAndrea and Riana chat about the latest trailers for Star Wars Outlaws and Destiny 2 The Final Shape before jumping into headlines about Blizzard returning to China, Slay the Spire II, and Xbox's statement about their commitment to backwards compatibility. In hands-on Andrea is loving her time with Balatro while Riana gives spoiler-free initial thoughts on the Fallout TV series.Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied Check out The Danny and Riana Show: https://audioboom.com/channels/5126268-the-danny-and-riana-showWGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTimestamps:00:56 - Thank you to everyone who joined WGG premium membership @ Supercast!02:08 - Star Wars Outlaws brand new Story Trailer.02:35 - Star Wars Outlaws Will Launch August 3004:11 - Ubisoft Forward Confirmed For June 10th04:34 - Riana's thoughts on Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay06:57 - Destiny 2 Announces The Final Shape Gameplay Reveal Showcase12:28 - Destiny 2: The Final Shape's Prismatic subclass and Dread faction detailed14:12 - Break 114:21 - Microsoft's Blizzard resumes NetEase partnership14:43 - Microsoft, NetEase to re-launch Warcraft and other games in China15:49 - Ubisoft Forward Confirmed For June 10th + Live event returns to Summer GameFest17:03 - Ubisoft wall-runs onto the roguelike bandwagon with The Rogue: Prince of Persia17:38 - Slay the Spire is getting a sequel18:34 - Xbox President Sarah Bond has set up a new team dedicated to game preservation and forward compatibility20:51 - Life is Strange studio Deck Nine allegedly accused of toxic workplace culture24:25 - Break 224:35 - Balatro - A poker-inspired roguelike deck builder33:46 - Riana & Danny went to the Fallout Series Premiere!Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 5, 2024 • 31min

AbleGamers Celebrates 20 Years! - Ep. 360

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comAndrea chats with Steven Spohn, Senior Director of Business Development for AbleGamers, about AbleGamers 20th anniversary and their upcoming Gala 2! He takes her on sneak peek tour of their new Gala online social space and chats about AbleGamers mission to bring video games to everyone.Buy your ticket and support AbleGamers Gala: https://ablegamers.org/gala-2024/Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesCreate your own YouTube video chapters with InstantChapters!https://instantchapters.com/?via=whatsgoodChapters:00:00:00 - Special Episode with Steven Spohn00:01:31 - AbleGamers Gala 2 and 20 Years of Impact00:03:00 - Introduction to AbleGamers and their mission00:04:25 - Providing Accessibility for Gamers00:05:49 - Expanding Accessibility in Gaming00:10:19 - Balancing Gaming and Parenthood00:11:55 - Celebrating 20 Years00:13:26 - Gaming Community and Virtual Events00:14:53 - Bringing Friends Together in a Virtual Environment00:19:45 - Behind the scenes tour of the virtual world00:21:16 - Table with Highlighted Area for Private Conversations00:24:26 - Getting your character drawn at the gala00:27:31 - Will Steve Dye His Hair Pink??00:29:03 - Million Dollar Eyebrow ChallengeMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 29, 2024 • 45min

Marvel Rivals Announced - Ep. 359

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comThis week Britt and Ri are talking about the newly announced Marvel Rivals, preview coverage of Ken Levine's new game Judas, Larian's refusal to make more Baldur's Gate III and THOSE FINAL FANTASY IX RUMORS JUST KEEP COMING BABY. Britt is sailing the seas in Ship of Fools and Ri is making pies and finding love in Love & Pies! Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied Listen to WGG Ad-Free on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames Subscribe to our channel and don't forget to hit the bell: http://bit.ly/2rAcJvF01:32 - WGG moved to Supercast!02:23 - Supercast supporters shout outs!04:04 - Marvel Rivals Game Announced11:51 - Ken Levine's Judas12:56 - Judas Gameplay Overview14:10 - Comparison with BioShock 15:47 - The Alters Survival game18:27 - Break 119:09 - Larian Started Work on Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, Then Canceled It: 'The Studio Was Elated' 25:28 - Final Fantasy 9 Remake May Have Just Been Confirmed By FFXIV's Director29:22 - Break 230:05 - Dragon's Dogma lI30:14 - Ship of Fools30:44 - Ship of Fools Overview34:01 - Rise of the Ronin36:09 - Riana is playing Love & Pies38:36 - Space Prison game coming soon39:03 - Spine39:38 - Botany Manor40:01 - Paper Mario is coming out in May!Want audio only? http://whatsgoodgames.com/podcast/ Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/whatsgoo... Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgam... Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com #marvelrivals #judas #baldursgate3 #finalfantasyix #whatsgoodgamesFollow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd http://www.tiktok.com/@britt.brom Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow http://www.tiktok.com/@rianatiktoksnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 22, 2024 • 33min

GDC 2024 with Alexa Ray Corriea - Ep. 358

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comAndrea sat down with WGG Alum and Writer Alexa Ray Corriea at the 2024 Game Developers Conference. They chatted about the GDC Talk Alexa gave, some of the cool narrative tools she saw on the show floor, and so much more. Andrea also got the chance to chat with Abubakar Salim, the Creative Director at Surgent Studios about his game Tales of Kenzera: ZAU. Follow Alexa Ray on X: http://www.twitter.com/alexaraycThank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied -WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTime stamps: 00:00:00 - On the Floor from Game Developers Conference 2024 00:01:58 - Ideas for Talks at GDC 00:03:45 - New Tools for Narrative Systems 00:05:31 - Amy Hennig's Exciting Project 00:07:35 - Excitement for 1943: Rise of Hydra from Skydance New Media 00:09:32 - Unreal Engine's Powerful Tools for Game Development 00:11:28 - Supporting Developers in a Tough Industry 00:13:19 - GDC and Connecting with the Dev Community 00:15:14 - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Interview with Abubakar Salim 00:17:12 - Learning the Language of Game Development 00:19:04 - The Rewarding Moments of Creation 00:20:52 - A Personal and Connective Gaming Experience 00:22:47 - Following Your Passion in Game Development 00:24:34 - GDC Talks: Writing Authentic Characters in Apex Legends 00:28:15 - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Spoilercast Tease Want audio only? http://whatsgoodgames.com/podcast/Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com-------- Follow the crew -------Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 21, 2024 • 44min

Rise of the Ronin Reviewed: A Fun Mixed Bag

Listen Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.comAndrea and Britt have been playing Team Ninja's new samurai open world action RPG Rise of the Ronin. The latest PS5 exclusive published by Koei Tecmo and PlayStation brings a whole new (open) world to Team Ninja slate with a bevy of gameplay elements. Is their combat-focused new title too ambitious, or just the right balance? *Review Access for Rise of the Ronin Provided by PlayStation-WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgamesTimestamps:00:14 - Koei Tecmo's Team Ninja's Rise of the Rōnin01:47 - Gameplay01:58 - Storyline10:41 - Skill Trees11:32 - Narrative15:32 - Open world map16:37 - Traversal mechanics26:20 - Unlocking the longhouse?31:18 - Framerate32:50 - Technical Issue36:01 - Character developmentMerch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/storeFollow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_gamesFollow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgamesJoin our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgamesFollow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficialOur website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.comFollow the crew:Andrea:http://www.twitter.com/andrearenehttp://www.instagram.com/andrearene_http://www.tiktok.com/@andreareneBritt:http://www.twitter.com/blondenerdhttp://www.instagram.com/blondenerdRiana:http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnowhttp://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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