Episode 107 - Could Palworld Become 2024's Biggest Game?

Palworld, the game that's accurately been described as “Pokémon with guns” has been a punchline since its announcement in 2021. However, within three days of its January 18th release, it sold 5 million copies and became the #1 game on Twitch. With its derivative yet winning formula and plagiarized-ish art style, could this little game from an unknown Japanese indie studio become the superhit of the year?

We'll also be discussing how Microsoft is once again being criticized for the appearance of ads on the Xbox dashboard, how Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is heading back to US theaters ahead of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's release, and how the Florida Joker is demanding that Rockstar Games let him voice the character based on his likeness in Grand Theft Auto 6.

Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. This week, we're looking at the keyboard terrorist hacking group Lizard Squad.

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Hosts: donniegretro, wrytersview, retrogamebrews,
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro
Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen

Chapters

• 5:19 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 7:06 Very Important Poll
• 14:49 Patron shout-outs
• 17:06 Xbox Gamers Not Happy About Full-Screen Ads
• 29:23 Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children heads back to US theaters ahead of Rebirth
• 36:32 Florida Joker demands he plays GTA 6 character in latest Rockstar callout
• 42:16 Top 3 New Releases
• 50:20 Main Topic -- Pokémon with guns: why Palworld could become 2024’s biggest game
• 1:05:43 Gaming History 101: Lizard Squad