Episode 22: Technical Difficulties

00:00 - Podcast Intro & Microphone Upgrades: The hosts kick off the episode and discuss their history with the Blue Yeti microphone. They detail the features of the new Blue Yeti 2, highlighting its OLED screen, noise cancellation, and AI-driven clipping indicator. The segment concludes with a look back at their transition from USB mics to XLR setups to avoid background noise. 05:59 - Beyond Good and Evil 2 Status: The conversation shifts to Ubisoft's long-delayed Beyond Good and Evil 2, which is reportedly still in development. The hosts express skepticism about the project, noting that past reveals only featured CGI trailers or leaked ship-driving footage without substantial gameplay. 08:58 - Critiquing Ubisoft & Assassin's Creed: The hosts criticize Ubisoft's recent direction, specifically the RPG mechanics introduced in newer Assassin's Creed titles like Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla. They express frustration over level-blocking and the removal of instantaneous, one-hit assassinations for high-level targets. 13:11 - Halo's Future and 343 Industries: The discussion moves to the Halo franchise and the news of it transitioning under Activision. They critique 343 Industries for their slow output, noting the studio only managed to release Halo 4, Halo 5, and Halo Infinite over a 10-year span. 17:29 - Halo 5 Flaws & Missing Mechanics: The hosts dive into specific gameplay changes in the Halo series, lamenting the removal of dual-wielding. They share a strong dislike for Halo 5, criticizing its tedious campaign, poor storyline, and unsatisfying weapon designs. 21:10 - GTA 6 Pre-Orders (PlayStation vs. Xbox): The episode wraps up with news that Grand Theft Auto 6 is breaking pre-order records. They highlight a massive gap in pre-order numbers between PlayStation and Xbox, using the disparity to argue that the modern Xbox player base rarely purchases or pre-orders games.