Episode 2: The One About FAIL

Overall topics this week are lots of FAIL in the news, and the transition from last to current gen consoles. (Recorded on July 12th, 2015) Panel: - Alex Reis (https://twitter.com/alexmreis) - Eric Hartin (https://twitter.com/fraeon) - Jim Myhrberg (https://twitter.com/jimeh) Topics: - Episode 1 Corrections - What we’ve been playing - News: - Final Fantasy XIV for Mac recalled due to performance issues. - Batman: Arkham Knight for PC recalled due to performance issues. - Destiny: The Taken King exclusive content fiasco. - From last to current gen consoles: - No mention of last gen games at E3 2015. - Larger, more detailed and more alive open worlds. - Improved AI, and new systems like Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis System. - 900 vs 1080p, 30 vs 60 FPS. - Games best showcasing the new technology of current gen consoles. - What are current gen games doing that was not possible on last gen? - Realistic vs cartoon-ish 3D art styles. - Social features of current gen consoles. - Consoles vs PCs? - Will last gen consoles hold any retro and/or collectors value in the future? - The evils of digital-only releases which are no longer available for purchase. Links: - Driveclub vs Project Cars on PS4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZggnfolreA&t=2m33s - Jim's Witcher 3 Playthough playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzK3IINzkz2Zu6Zx20OwHjETc2uCamy2n ## Notes P.S. Our original recording for this episode was just under 2 hours long. So in an effort spare our listeners from extended brain damage, a lot of rambling (mostly by Jim) was cut short, or cut out completely to get a more concise and on-topic episode. And in the spirit of embracing FAIL, we've left remarks about recording length that don't make sense as a lot of rambling was cut out. Music Attribution: - Milkshake by Aaron Spencer (https://machinimasound.com/music/milkshake/), Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) - Neuro Rhythm by Aaron Spencer (https://machinimasound.com/music/neuro-rhythm/), Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) - Shadows of the Mind by Per Kiilstofte (https://machinimasound.com/music/shadows-of-the-mind/), Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) - Ephemeral Reign by Per Kiilstofte (https://machinimasound.com/music/ephemeral-reign/), Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) - Gold Coast by Jens Kiilstofte (https://machinimasound.com/music/gold-coast/), Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) - Electroids by Jens Kiilstofte (https://machinimasound.com/music/electroids/), Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)