Dylan shares his thoughts on three games this week, leading with the highly anticipated Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, before getting into Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, and No Rest For The Wicked.

Show Dot Points

• The launch of the Pokemon Center in Australia and New Zealand is highly anticipated.
• There is a suggestion that Hideo Kojima should make a Mad Max video game
• The Summer Game Fest is an event to look forward to, but expectations should be tempered. Upcoming gaming showcases and events like the Summer Game Fest and E3 generate excitement and anticipation among gamers.
• No Rest For The Wicked is an early access ARPG that combines Diablo and Souls-like combat elements, but some mechanics, like the need to constantly craft health potions, can be frustrating.
• Duck Detective is a cozy detective adventure game where players take on the role of a duck detective, solving the mystery of a stolen salami. The game features humorous writing, fully voice-acted characters, and word-solving puzzles.
• The length of a game should not solely determine its value; shorter games can still provide a satisfying and enjoyable experience.
• Pricing should be based on the overall quality and experience of the game rather than just its length.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Episode Timecodes

00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:30 - Today On The Show 00:01:42 - Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Review 00:22:41 - Pokemon Centre Is Coming To AUSNZ 00:25:03 - Who Should Make A Mad Max Game? 00:29:49 - Summer Game Fest 2024 Schedule 00:44:42 - IGN Entertainment Buys All The Competition 00:50:09 - No Rest For The Wicked Early Access Review 00:58:04 - Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Review

Resources

• Pokemon Centre is launching in Australia and New Zealand soon - Explosion Network
• Hideo Kojima Best Person to Make a Mad Max Video Game, Reckons Franchise Director
• Summer Game Fest 2024 Schedule: Australian times for all the showcases in June-August - Explosion Network
• IGN Entertainment acquires Eurogamer, GI, VG247, Rock Paper Shotgun and more | GamesIndustry.biz
• No Rest For The Wicked - Early Access Review - Explosion Network
• Koalaty Critics: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - Australian Review Roundup - Explosion Network
• Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Review - Introducing Eugene McQuacklin - Explosion Network

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• Art by: Cherie Henriques
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