Does Silksong need day one reviews?

Does Silksong need day one reviews?

Author: 70% Complete September 8, 2025 Duration: 18:53

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  • Does Silksong need day one reviews?
  • Criticism will only grow with time
  • You should read this article from No Escape

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Phil from 70% Complete turns his windshield time into something more productive with Point to Point. This isn't a polished, heavily produced show; it's the raw, unfiltered companion of a daily commute, recorded in the car amidst the reality of traffic. The core of the conversation orbits around games-playing them, critiquing them, and understanding the industry that creates them. But it's also a candid chronicle of the grind, focusing on the practical and often frustrating journey of building a voice in games media itself. You'll hear the immediate reactions to news, deep dives into a game's mechanics or narrative, and the kind of tangential thoughts that only emerge when you're stuck behind the wheel. The atmosphere is conversational and direct, as if you're riding shotgun for a chat that's equal parts analysis, aspiration, and anecdote. This podcast captures those in-between moments, transforming idle time into a series of off-the-cuff reflections on creativity, criticism, and the culture of interactive entertainment. It’s a personal audio log from the driver's seat, offering a unique, grounded perspective you won't find in a studio.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 107

Point to Point
Podcast Episodes
Snow days, Highguard, and the weight of expectation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:44
PointsSnow days should RULEYou should wait until a game is out to decide if you’re gonna like it. Two bites of your dinner, etc.is Geoff a mob boss??LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil…
Why put out new Witcher 3 DLC in 2026? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:11
PointsOvercoming cynicism in games coverage is hardNew Witch 3 content is kinda perfect, actually and I wish more studios did this LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil…
Larian shouldn’t get a pass on using generative AI either [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:30
PointsLarian CEO is posting through the studio’s use of GenAI as the publisher head lambasts it. Good games don’t get a pass, and neither should armor-clad CEOsLinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the Discord…
The packaged nostalgia of The Game Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:43
PointsI’m excited about a few Game Awards announcements…but it feels a bit pandering.LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
Is Half Life 3 finally real? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:28
PointsHalf Life 3 is rumored at the Game Awards, but does anyone really care anymore?LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
What is Game of the Year for? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:57
PointsThere is no canonical GOTY listLinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
Duskpunk is GOOD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:38
PointsDuskpunk is such a good game you need to playLinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
Where are all the holidays in games? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:34
PointsI wish more single player games had live-service style holiday events.LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
That game is not my vibe and that is fine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:36
PointsMaybe that game isn't for you (and that's ok)Go play Duskpunk!LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
Monster Hunter Wilds has a KFC crossover?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:42
PointsGamers deserve betterLinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE