Episode Description:
Happy New Year! 2025 is here, and wow, has it come in swinging. This week, I kick things off with a chaotic update on how my dog almost broke me (financially and emotionally), before diving into the wild world of gaming. From wildfires disrupting major game studios to Ubisoft delaying Assassin's Creed Shadows again (shocker), Nvidia's mind-blowing RTX 50-series GPUs, and a delightfully twisted game called Liar's Bar—we’ve got a lot to unpack. Buckle up—it’s going to be a ride!
Episode Breakdown:
Intro – Happy New Year... Kinda
- A chaotic start to 2025: My dog’s near-death experience and emergency surgery.
- Welcome to Gamer Chronicles: The podcast where pixels tell stories and gamers become legends.
LA Wildfires Disrupt the Gaming Industry
- Wildfires force Riot Games and others to adapt.
- The human and industry impact of the devastation.
- Riot and Activision’s responses—one sincere, one... well, it’s Activision.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again
- Ubisoft announces a second delay, pushing the release to March 20, 2025.
- My unfiltered thoughts on delays, excuses, and Ubisoft’s recent struggles.
Nvidia’s RTX 50-Series GPUs: Overpowered and Overpriced?
- Breaking down the 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 cards.
- DLSS 4: A game-changer or just another caveat?
- Who should upgrade and who should wait.
Liar’s Bar: A Twisted Game of Bluffs and Bullets
- A game of nerve, strategy, and paranoia that might just ruin friendships.
- Gameplay breakdown: Russian roulette with anthropomorphic animals.
- Why this dark, repugnant game is oddly addictive.
Links and Mentions:
- Liar’s Bar on Steam: Early Access
- Nvidia’s RTX 50-Series Announcement: Full Specs
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