Into the second week of Metaphor: ReFantazio and Dylan discuss with Ciaran the major early differences between the latest game from Atlus and the Persona series.

Show Dot Points

• The gaming news cycle is slow during this time of year.
• Legacy of Kain is getting a remaster with significant updates.
• Beyond Good and Evil 2 has a new creative director after years of development.
• Star Citizen's development raises ethical concerns about funding and release.
• Game mechanics in new titles can significantly impact player experience.
• Remasters can breathe new life into classic games.
• Ubisoft's recent struggles reflect broader industry challenges.
• Player engagement and community feedback are crucial for game development.
• The importance of balancing ambition with realistic development timelines.
• Narrative elements in games can sometimes be confusing for players. Persona games are known for their cutscene-heavy narratives.
• The pacing of Persona games can be slow to start.
• Game sales can lead to significant consequences for development teams.
• High-quality games can still fail commercially due to marketing decisions.
• Nintendo's online playtest program is shrouded in secrecy.
• The gaming community is eager for new Nintendo announcements.
• The infrastructure of Nintendo's online services is often criticized.
• Developers face increasing pressure to ensure commercial success.
• The future of game development is uncertain amid changing market dynamics.
• Speculation about upcoming Nintendo Directs and game releases is rampant.

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

Resources

• Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered enhancements include map, compass, and more | Eurogamer.net
• Beyond Good & Evil 2 still in development, now with new creative director | Eurogamer.net
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team disbands following low sales - Explosion Network
• 'Switch Online Playtest Program' details leak - Explosion Network

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