Episode 36 - WSOW Returns! XDefiant Begins, and Assassins Creed Makes Waves

Summary In this episode of the Slightly Above Average Gaming Podcast, the hosts discuss the upcoming World Series of Warzone tournament and the roster changes that have been happening. They also touch on the importance of competitive integrity and the need for mentorship in the esports industry. The hosts highlight the potential for growth in the gaming industry and the importance of attracting mainstream advertisers. They also discuss the behavior of players in the esports scene and the impact it has on the industry's reputation. The conversation covers various topics related to the esports industry, including the target audience, bridging the gap between different age groups, mentoring younger players, the evolution of online spaces, the importance of professionalism, the need for esports to be taken more seriously, the role of money in the industry, the challenges of organizing live events, the potential impact of XDefiant on Call of Duty, and the need for competition in the multiplayer space. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences with different game modes in Call of Duty: Warzone and their hopes for future updates. They also touch on the controversy surrounding the upcoming Assassin's Creed game and the historical figure it features. The hosts express their desire for more fun and balanced gameplay in both Warzone and Assassin's Creed. They also mention their plans to switch to Xbox Game Pass and the potential integration of PC and Xbox gaming in the future. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weather Troubles 02:36 World Series of Warzone and Roster Changes 08:20 The Importance of Competitive Integrity 11:26 Attracting Mainstream Advertisers in the Gaming Industry 14:22 The Need for Mentorship in the Esports Industry 24:10 Maturity and Professionalism in the Gaming Industry 28:36 Targeting a Wider Audience in Esports 33:06 The Evolution of Online Spaces 37:07 Professionalism and Mainstream Acceptance 45:06 Strategic Timing and Competition 52:12 Competition in the Multiplayer Space 57:33 Exploring Different Game Modes in Call of Duty: Warzone 59:23 Controversy and Hopes for the Upcoming Assassin's Creed Game 01:02:27 Desire for Fun and Balanced Gameplay in Warzone and Assassin's Creed 01:19:14 Switching to Xbox Game Pass and the Future of PC and Xbox Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices