We call out and breakdown the games that launched as buggy messes but became beloved masterpieces, thanks to the dedication of hardworking, tenacious developers! Stick around as we sound off on this week’s biggest gaming headlines and share what’s been keeping our controllers busy!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-381: Broken at Launch: Games That Got Better After Release!
00:00 – Intro
05:02 – Games Played Discussion – Double Dragon Revive, Army of 2: 40th Day
21:09 – Al played Claire Obscure expedition 33, Ninja Gaiden 4
34:01 – Choc played Resident Evil 2 remake, Marvel Rivals Zombie, Ghost of Yotei
44:22 – Turb played Final Fantasy Tactics, Hollow Knight Silksong
56:58 – Stikz played Horizon Forbidden West
1:02:56 – Stal played Star Wars Jedi Survivor
1:14:10 – Indie Game of the Week Spotlight – Hollow Knight
1:19:26 – Halo: Campaign Evolved Is the Final Nail in the Coffin for the Xbox Exclusive — but in Truth the PS5 Version Comes as No Surprise
https://ign.com/articles/halo-campaign-evolved-is-the-final-nail-in-the-coffin-for-the-xbox-exclusive-but-in-truth-the-ps5-version-comes-as-no-surprise
1:28:38 – We asked Phil Spencer about the “Xbox’s Next Console”, Kojima’s “OD”, the future of the “Halo” series, and other curious things.
https://www.famitsu.com/article/202510/55776
1:38:24 – Crash Bandicoot Set to Return — as a Netflix Animated Series
https://www.ign.com/articles/crash-bandicoot-set-to-return-as-a-netflix-animated-series
1:41:57 – Nintendo Raises Hardware Forecast as Switch 2 Sales Hit 10.36 Million, Continuing Streak as the Biggest Console Launch of All Time
https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-raises-hardware-forecast-as-switch-2-sales-hit-1036-million-continuing-streak-as-the-biggest-console-launch-of-all-time?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/nintendoswitch
1:49:23 – Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder
1:54:50 – Broken at Launch: Games That Got Better After Release!
2:38:10 – Game Giveaway Winner Announcement
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