Gaming Under the Influence
[Podcast]
E.59

  1. Does 2020 compare to 2019 in terms of video game releases?

  2. Mike says yes, Alex says not quite

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Cyberpunk 2077 & Technocapital Singularity

The Reduction of Man to Trade-Format Interchangeable Parts

Drinking this week: mash up the jam- collective arts

Playing this week: Cyberpunk 2077, Dragon Quest 11 S, Doom eternal

2020 is winding down. Mike & Alex are here to talk about all the highlights of the past year. In 2019 major publishers marketed their return to single-player with Jedi Fallen Order & Sekiro. This year, the quantity of excellent games was no less substantial. Featuring a discussion of games as an instrument for world-building, recent indie soulslikes and the greatest hits of the year, including Cyberpunk 2077, Maneater, Demon's Souls Remake & Final Fantasy VII Remake

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