Sunday, on the Day 0 Update...
The ongoing discussion between Microsoft and the Natural Resources Defense Council continues, and is sparking a broader dialogue among the gaming public about features vs energy efficiency in game consoles. However, did the NRDC undermine its own cause in its immediate dissatisfaction with Microsoft’s course of action? Patrick believes so.
The release of Project CARS is sneaking up on us after being hit with a litany of delays last year. Now, we’re starting to see some hard numbers that make a really good case for it as a potential legitimate competitor to Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport, but with 110 courses in 30 locations around the globe, where do you even begin?
Mortal Kombat X is upon us, and two members of the team are digging in. Thus far, the game seems to be a natural follow-up to the franchise-validating MK9, elevating the series to unprecedented levels of quality and competitive prominence, but Filippo isn’t without his misgivings...
With the release of an online questionnaire, GungHo Online Entertainment looks to be preparing a revival of the GameArts brand, which brought us respected franchises like Lunar, Grandia, and Silpheed. It’s entirely possible that this will only manifest in the form of rereleases, but what if there’s more going on?
Like Rock Band 4, the imminent return of Guitar Hero was one of the worst-kept secrets in the game industry. Nobody predicted the changes to the game’s presentation or interface, though, to say nothing of the philosophy surrounding the game’s design and the series’ place both within and outside of gaming culture. All of which will be discussed on the show.
All this and more, Sunday on SmashPad Channel.
