Listen "Ep 61 – Borderlands 4’s Price Tag, Open-World Game Fatigue & Dragon Ball’s Future"
Episode Synopsis
In Episode 61 of the Press Start Select Podcast, Antonius DaGamer and Mykale Smith return with hot takes on the biggest stories in gaming. We kick things off with the $70 price tag for Borderlands 4 and whether the collector’s edition is worth the $150+ cost. Then we dive into Mind’s Eye and what its failure says about the state of open-world game development.From there, we break down Final Fantasy fatigue, the surprising momentum behind the Nintendo Switch 2, and what Nintendo’s Donkey Kong and Pauline announcements could mean for the future. We also discuss Xbox’s rumored handheld, the rise of live service burnout, and Warner Bros. splitting up its game studios.We close things out with some anime-fueled commentary: Dragon Ball’s future after Daima, and why the Pokémon anime might be the franchise’s weakest link compared to its manga.🎙️ Tap play and join the discussion!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Quick Thoughts on Showcases / Marvel vs. Capcom / Arc System Works Fighter05:06 Borderlands 4 Price Confirmation and Controversy11:20 Mind's Eye Game Release and Industry Problems21:24 Is Final Fantasy Falling Off?26:25 Nintendo Switch 2 Sales and Content Creators35:48 Donkey Kong Bonanza Nintendo Direct44:59 Xbox Handheld Partnership and Pricing57:18 Sony & Microsoft Focusing on Next-Gen Hardware01:03:30 Stellar Blade: The New Bayonetta?01:08:15 Warner Brothers Games Divisional Restructure01:25:32 Charlotte from Dragon Ball Legends in Sparking Zero01:40:50 Marathon Game Indefinite Delay01:58:37 Predator: Killer of Killers Animated Film02:00:30 Pokémon Anime vs. Manga02:20:31 Outro
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