Why Hades 2 Early Access is Breaking Records  - Ep. 365

Why Hades 2 Early Access is Breaking Records - Ep. 365

Author: What's Good Games May 10, 2024 Duration: 1:04:47
Support The Show and Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com This week was a doozy with the massive news about Xbox studio closures including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin. Andrea and Riana dive into this tough topic before moving to headlines featuring Helldivers 2 PSN Linking drama, Nintendo finally acknowledging Switch 2, and projections that might see the Switch become Nintendo's best selling console of all time. In hands-on Riana is IN LOVE with Hades II and according to the Steam charts so are A LOT of other people. Andrea dipped her toes into the handcrafted Claymation world of Harold Halibut. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer’s Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Timestamps: 03:01 - WGG lead story of the week: 03:22 - Xbox SHUTS DOWN Multiple Studios, Including Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, and More  06:03 - Matt Booty Head of Xbox Game Studio Email to staff 15:35 - Microsoft beats expectations as quarterly profits rise 20% to nearly $22B 17:31 - What's happening with Xbox GamePass 26:36 - Rumours Xbox might have more layoffs in the pipeline 28:08 - Break 1 28:14 - Headlines: 28:14 - Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement Backtracked on PC After Brutal Review Bombing Campaign 34:31 - Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will be announced this year 38:06 - Nintendo Announces Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition for Switch With Release Date and Debut Trailer 42:03 - Break 2 42:19 - SuperGiant's Hades Il 44:58 - Hades Breakdown 45:43 - What is a Roguelike? 53:48 - Harold Halibut 54:46 - Harold Halibut Story-Line & Game Mechanics Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune into What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast for the kind of conversation you'd have with your most knowledgeable friends. Hosts Andrea Rene, Brittney Brombacher, and Riana Manuel-Peña bring a collective three decades of industry experience to the table, creating a space that feels both expert and welcoming. Each episode digs into the latest video game news and releases, but the discussion goes deeper than simple headlines. You'll hear their detailed, hands-on impressions of games they're actually playing, balanced with thoughtful analysis and genuine enthusiasm. This podcast thrives on listener interaction, regularly weaving community questions and topics into the dialogue. While the focus is firmly on gaming, the hosts' camaraderie naturally leads to entertaining tangents and personal anecdotes, making every session feel like a lively catch-up. The tone is passionate and insightful, yet always grounded in a sense of fun-these are conversations that celebrate gaming without ever getting lost in jargon or pretense. For a regular dose of informed opinion and good-natured debate from voices who truly love the medium, this is the place to be.
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