Episode 119 - Helldivers 2 Director Says Be Kind, Don't Nickel And Dime

In this episode...
--> PlayStation Exec Believes Game Developers Will Prioritize "Immersive Narratives" Over Ever-Improving Graphics In Future
--> Helldivers 2 director believes "live service is a good thing" for the industry, but only if games don't "nickel and dime" for skins after charging $70 upfront
--> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 New Releases, Superman 64's 25th anniversary!

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Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
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Chapters

• 7:34 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 10:18 Patron shout-outs
• 15:11 Quick-takes
• 36:37 PlayStation Exec Believes Game Developers Will Prioritize "Immersive Narratives" Over Ever-Improving Graphics In Future
• 47:06 Helldivers 2 director believes "live service is a good thing" for the industry, but only if games don't "nickel and dime" for skins after charging $70 upfront
• 57:28 Top 3 New Releases
• 1:11:14 Gaming History 101: Superman 64's 25th Anniversary