We discuss the good, the bad, highs’n lows, pitfall failures and huge successes among live service games and determine what we hope will be its role and possible lasting impact on the gaming industry!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-328: Let’s Discuss the Current State of Live Service Games!
00:00 – Intro
04:11 – Games Played Discussion – TMNT Splintered Fate, Helldivers 2
12:13 – Choc played Smash Ultimate, Forspoken, Tekken 8
25:41 – Stikz played Black Myth: Wukong
30:37 – Stal played Spiderman 2
39:23 – Al played Squirrel with a gun, Warhammer 30000 space, Astrobot
50:29 – Indie Game of the Week Spotlight – Aragami 1 & 2
56:03 – First Gameplay Footage Of Crazy Taxi And Shinobi Reboots Leaks Online
https://www.thegamer.com/crazy-taxi-shinobi-sega-reboot-first-gameplay-footage-leaked-mmo-online-multiplayer/
1:00:22 – Astro Bot is 2024’s highest-rated standalone game so far, according to Metacritic
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/astro-bot-is-2024s-highest-rated-standalone-game-so-far-according-to-metacritic/
1:02:33 – Black Myth: Wukong Has Now Sold 18 Million Copies, Expansion Coming
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-myth-wukong-has-now-sold-18-million-copies-expansion-coming/1100-6526290/
1:05:54 – Sony Officially Reveals PS5 Pro During PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation
https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-pro-officially-revealed-gamescom-2024
1:25:30 – Artist To Rockstar After $7,500 Offer To Use Their Song In GTA 6 — “Go F**k Yourself”
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/artist-to-rockstar-after-7500-offer-to-use-their-song-in-gta-6-go-fk-yourself/1100-6526343/
1:30:45 – Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder
1:34:58 – Game Giveaway Winner Announcement!
1:35:48 – Let’s Discuss the Current State of Live Service Games!
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