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September 9, 2025 43 mins

Hollow Knight: Silksong is now available, and the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, aside from some amusing Google Reviews.

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  • Hollow Knight: Silksong's launch caused significant storefront issues due to high demand.
  • The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong has been building for years, leading to a successful launch.
  • Sales figures for Hollow Knight: Silksong are expected to surpass those of the original game.
  • Players are experiencing challenges with new gameplay mechanics in Silksong compared to the original.
  • The gameplay reveal for Double A7: First Light showcased a mix of stealth and action elements.
  • Concerns were raised about the car chase mechanics in the Double A7 gameplay.
  • Voice performances in the new Bond game were well-received, adding depth to the characters.
  • The God of War TV series is set to begin filming, with a focus on staying true to the game's narrative.
  • The Life is Strange adaptation will follow the original characters, Max and Chloe, from the first game.
  • Sophie Turner has been cast as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series, raising questions about the direction of the adaptation.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Episode Timecodes

Chapters

00:00 Hello 02:10 Top Five Daddies in Gaming 05:07 Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch and Reactions 07:50 Hollow Knight: Silksong Gameplay and Reviews 10:38 Google Reviews and Player Reactions 12:19 Double A7: First Light Gameplay Reveal 20:36 Exploring Player Freedom in Game Design 22:11 Character Dynamics and Voice Performances 23:00 Collector's Editions and Exclusive Content 24:54 Anticipating the God of War TV Series 25:51 Adapting Video Games for Television 31:02 Life is Strange: A New Adaptation 35:11 Sophie Turner as Lara Croft: A New Era

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  • Music by: Dylan Blight
  • Art by: Cherie Henriques
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