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Nov 10, 2025 2 hr 43 min

Broken at Launch: Games That Got Good After Release

from The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Hosted by 857 Entertainment

We call out and breakdown the games that launched as buggy messes but became beloved masterpieces, thanks to the dedication of hardworking, tenacious developers! Stick around as we sound off on this week’s biggest gaming headlines and share what’s been keeping our controllers busy! Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-381: Broken at Launch: Games That Got Good After Release 00:00 - Intro 05:02 - Games Played Discussion - Double Dragon Revive, Army of 2: 40th Day 21:09 - Al played Claire Obscure expedition 33, Ninja Gaiden 4 34:01 - Choc played Resident Evil 2 remake, Marvel Rivals Zombie, Ghost of Yotei 44:22 - Turb played Final Fantasy Tactics, Hollow Knight Silksong 56:58 - Stikz played Horizon Forbidden West 1:02:56 - Stal played Star Wars Jedi Survivor 1:14:10 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Hollow Knight 1:19:26 - Halo: Campaign Evolved Is the Final Nail in the Coffin for the Xbox Exclusive — but in Truth the PS5 Version Comes as No Surprise 1:28:38 - We asked Phil Spencer about the "Xbox's Next Console", Kojima's "OD", the future of the "Halo" series, and other curious things. 1:38:24 - Crash Bandicoot Set to Return — as a Netflix Animated Series 1:41:57 - Nintendo Raises Hardware Forecast as Switch 2 Sales Hit 10.36 Million, Continuing Streak as the Biggest Console Launch of All Time 1:49:23 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder 1:54:50 - Broken at Launch: Games That Got Good After Release 2:38:10 - Game Giveaway Winner Announcement If you enjoyed the podcast and would like to show support, feel free to do so in any of the following ways below: (1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family (2) Rate/Review us on your preferred podcasting platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857 (3) Become a member on either Fourthwall or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership (4) Hit the bell and subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD ***Special shout out to all of our supporters, especially our Boss Level Members*** John L.

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