Podcasts about Ninja Theory

Side Quests is back and so is host Ben from Dragoon Effect! He is a podcaster and wise cracking demon hunter! The game he is talking about today is DmC: Devil May Cry by Ninja Theory and Capcom. You can also find his podcast here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Geoff Moonen

TIME STAMP INFO:00:00:01 Intros00:00:35 BIG Jez Corden article detailing what to expect in 2026, what was YOUR favorite reveal? Will OEM Hardware Drop In 2026?00:35:00 NEW rumor, the Xbox Elite 3 is coming this year. Is it a "Day One" purchase for you?01:05:00 BREAKING: Ninja Theory's Next Project Is CONFIRMED To Be HELLBLADE 3! 01:31:00 Outros Video

This week we talk about The Division's franchise lead leaving Ubisoft, we got more The Expanse: Osiris Reborn info, Ninja Theory might be working on Hellblade 3, Marathon's marketing campaign is ramping up and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel 00:00:00 Intro00:00:52 Julian Gerighty Leaves Ubisoft00:09:47 The Expanse: Osiris Reborn News00:15:51 Ninja Theory's Next Game00:21:36 Marathon's Marketing Begins00:27:26 Playstation's Top 2025 Games00:36:11 Anthem Is Gone00:45:05 Code Violet Sucks00:47:24 Video Game Show Castings00:52:25 Content Updates00:54:43 Wrap Up

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, Pokémon LEGO, our thoughts on no Switch 2 port for Baldur's Gate 3, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:03:35 - Nintendo Year in Review now available0:13:57 - Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct0:32:34 - Hellblade 3 is Ninja Theory's Next Project0:40:04 - LEGO Pokemon0:48:27 - Baldur's Gate III won't come to Switch 20:50:02 - What We're Playing1:22:52 - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance added to NSO1:23:19 - Animal Crossing New Horizons Switch 2 Version out this week1:31:35 - Mario Tennis Fever is almost here1:35:37 - Resident Evil Showcase airing this week1:43:24 - Meta closes several studios1:47:53 - Nintendo President Interview tidbits1:52:17 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Xbox On, a podcast with one host, about one console, Xbox. I am said host, Jesse DeRosa, and on today's episode we'll be talking the latest Xbox news for the week of January 15, 2026 including, the Xbox Developer Direct has a date and we know mostly which games will be shown, Forza Horizon 6 may have had a release date leak, rumors now point to a possible third entry from Ninja Theory in the Hellblade franchise, and more! New episodes every Thursday! ______________________________________________________________ Main YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCtW7KhvTGMgYnR6HvsY12Qg ______________________________________________________________ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/lightningmcstream ______________________________________________________________ Time stamps: 00:36 Opening Banter 03:44 News 46:50 What I've been eating 54:38 What I've been playing 1:00:30 Listener Comments 1:13:12 Outro (Music by BB Murder Case

In this week's episode,Kiaun will discuss the Resident Evil Showcase,what title Ninja Theory is working on next,some Grand Theft Auto 6 rumors have been confirmed to be true and Playstation 5 Pro PSSR 2.0 has an alleged release window. Feel free to leave us a message at 667-284-9057.

Its our 400th episode! We might be recording a day early but that doesn't mean the news stops. Apparently the Doomsday trailers are a story, not a cohesive one though. Jackass is returning to theaters, but at what cost? GameStop is closing stores, are you surprised? Plus reactions to the Golden Globes, and more!

Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster.Join at RocketMoney.com/KINDAFUNNY Go to Factormeals.com/kindafunny50off and use code kindafunny50offto get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Come to our In Review Live Show in SF! January 28th!!!Get tickets at Kindafunny.com/SketchFest Meta closes some big VR studios, we finally have some new Steam Machine info, and Ninja Theory is no longer working on Project Mara. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Meta has closed several studios, including ‘Splosion Man studio Twisted Pixel and Asgard Wrath's Sanzaru Games - Chris Scullion @ VGC - Steam Machine Verified requirements will have 'fewer constraints' than Steam Deck, says Valve - Bryant Francis @ Game Developer - Ad - New Hellblade That's More of a 'Game' Reportedly In the Works, Ninja Theory No Longer Working on Project Mara - Tom Philips @ IGN - ‘EA is getting more shit than they deserve': Split Fiction director Josef Fares defends Hazelight's publishing partner - Chris Scullion @ VGC - Boss of Stellar Blade Developer Says It Needs to Use AI to Compete With Overwhelming Manpower of China and U.S. Studios - Vikki Blake @ IGN - "Backyard Sports" animated special reveals first look at voice cast - Variety - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ce mois-ci, on enfourche notre nuage magique (qui parfois marche, et parfois pas) afin de parler du Enslaved : Odyssey to the West de Ninja Theory. Celui-là même que l'on retrouve dans un bon paquet de liste "hidden gem" de la génération PS3/360.Pour nous soutenir sur ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Notre chaîne ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠La chaîne de ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pseudo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠La chaîne de ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plouf

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In 2010, Ninja Theory released Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, a post-apocalyptic reimagining of the Chinese epic Journey to the West. We trace Tameem Antoniades' turbulent path from Kung Fu Chaos and Heavenly Sword to founding Ninja Theory and building Enslaved on a shoestring budget. The episode highlights the extraordinary creative lineup—Andy Serkis shaping Monkey, Alex Garland embedding with the team as co-designer, and Nitin Sawhney composing its score. Our conversation explores its lush environments, groundbreaking performance capture, and the dynamic between Monkey and Trip that critics compared to ICO and Prince of Persia. While sales fell short of expectations, expansions like Pigsy's Perfect 10 and cult acclaim cemented its legacy. Join us as we climb, fight, and journey west through Enslaved on today's trip down Memory Card Lane.Read transcript

In today's Daily Fix:Tencent has fired back at Sony in the ongoing lawsuit over Tencent's Light of Motiram video game. Sony is alleging Motiram is a 'clone' of Horizon Zero Dawn; now Tencent is saying Sony has copied other games when Horizon was being developed, citing Ninja Theory's Enslaved: Oddsey to the West as an example. In other news, former IGN staffer Destin Legarie was sent what he believes to be legitimate leaks of the price for the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X, and it's not going to be cheap. And finally, Borderlands 4's latest patch hopefully fixes some of the performance issues plaguing the PC version of the game.

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To be apathetic to something is to experience a lack of feeling or emotion in response to an event. For the Dukes, it's the word of the show. Xbox has been mismanaged for an entire generation and it has come at the cost of losing world class talents alongside studios. It was just in 2024 that we lost Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, Roundhouse Studios, and Alpha Dog Games. There was also the formidable Toys For Bob that went independent. That alone was more than enough to last us a generation, but today we learned that Xbox has closed down the studio they started back in 2018: The Initiative. Alongside that, Rare's Everwild has been canceled on top of a new IP from Zenimax Online Studios. There's no other way to slice it. For Xbox to improve, leadership must be held accountable. The question is if they ever will and given how situations at teams like Bungie have gone down, we expect a meek, weak willed level of accountability to the bloodbath at Microsoft this week. Indeed, much of the frustration is built off the back of constant, mind-numbing, inconsistent messaging. It was only in February that CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, said Everwild was really shaping up. It was canceled today. With such wishy-washy messaging to their fans, the brand is at a point where no one can believe anything they say. Sure, a partnership with AMD to do next-generation consoles was announced within the last month. How can we trust that? It's the lowest level of trust asked of a consumer that you can believe an announcement when you see it. Instead, the only message we're left with is that if you're not a mega-hit in the making, Xbox wants to have no part of you. What does this say to teams like Compulsion and Ninja Theory or larger developers like Obsidian that like to split off in pursuit of smaller titles? It's amusing that Xbox has done this in the name of creating a sustainable business yet their methods and approach to making games is arguably the least sustainable thing we've seen. They're all in on a subscription service while putting tens of millions of dollars into making games. How it'll all shake up will be interesting to watch, but many of us know how this story will end. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:02:40 - Health is Wealth
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We are one week from Summer Game Fest and an Xbox Showcase, so we spend some time fantasy booking and then crushing our dreams by being practical. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/If you'd like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgamingIf you would like to order DDG merchandise, click below: https://teespring.com/digital-days-gamingPatreonDiscordTwitter: @DigitalDaysPodDave Twitter: @GoodDaveHuntMichael Twitter: @The1stMJCTwitch: @DigitalDaysGamingFacebook PageFacebook GroupYouTubeTikTok

Andreas, Gregor und Fabian begrüßen den zugeschalteten Radlerauge, der schon ANNO 117: PAX ROMANA gespielt hat. Gregor konnte DRAGON QUEST I & I HD-2D REMAKE zocken, Andreas hat derweil FMV-Spiele wie SHAPESHIFTING DETECTIVE und THE INFECTIOUS MADNESS OF DOCTOR DEKKER nachgeholt – und findet die gut! Weniger begeistert ist er von ICHIBAN'S HOLIDAY, dem DLC zu DAVE THE DIVER. NINJA THEORY kündigt HELLBLADE II für PLAYSTATION an, ELDEN RING wird zum Film! Ein wenig Senf zu BLUE PRINCE und ASSASSIN'S CREED SHADOWS rundet diesen GAME TALK ab.

On Project XTalk: An Xbox Podcast 231 - Kevin and Captain Logun chat about the mysterious tease from Ninja Theory regarding their next game, the Fallout TV showed renewed, Marvel 1943 delayed and more! Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jampacksam.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialAudio: https://anchor.fm/project-xtalkJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #NinjaTheory #XboxGamePass #DOOM

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the mysterious new Pokemon multiplayer game, Call Of Duty hinting at a new Tony Hawk game, the Marvel Rivals layoffs at NetEase, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, the Elden Ring Nightreign demo and more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:56 A new multiplayer Pokemon game focused around battles is allegedly on the way; Mecha Break's Open Beta comes out with a bang and shockingly overpasses Marvel Rivals briefly; COD's new update seems to be hinting at an impending Tony Hawk reveal; Monster Hunter Wilds debuts to positive reviews; PC company Corsair boldly claims that GTA6 will launch on PC in 2026...and then promptly retracts that statement; The Marvel Rivals culling part of bigger budget cuts at NetEase; Microsoft to partner with Ninja Theory to create an AI gameplay generation model; Sony being sued for PS Store prices; Jeff Grub says that a God Of War PS5 Remaster will be revealed in March. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 40:35 The pirate life is for Sean as he boards Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii DJ finally beat Metaphor: Refantazio, begrudgingly, and then beat the demo for Elden Ring: Nightreign. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

As one of the year's first major AAA releases inches ever closer with Monster Hunter Wilds, Sean and Marc delve a bit into the indie space as they discuss the latest ID @ Xbox showcase and the Annapurna Interactive showcase as well. Were there any games that stood out? Any that got them super excited for their eventual release? Sean certainly has quite a few from both. Could Neowiz be hinting that Lies of P: Overture is co-op? Also, in a quiet week for gaming news, Microsoft made some waves by introducing their A.I. gaming tech called Muse which featured a demo using a rather maligned Ninja Theory game Bleeding Edge. Is there a worry about this leading to job losses? Or is this more of a positive as a way to bring back older games and keep them available on modern consoles? Plus, NetEase makes some weird decisions after announcing great news for Marvel Rivals, a former Nintendo Sales employee says the Summer is when we see Switch 2, Ubisoft suffers another blow with Assassin's Creed Shadows, Sean has more to say on Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and more!You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/6MhLht6Y10cListen as a podcast and give us a review on these platforms... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/ Check out other W2M Network Shows Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/J9LZV4KLUgYRadulich in Broadcasting's Captain America: Brave New World Review: https://youtube.com/live/ln1cXAXGGzYRadulich in Broadcasting's Companion Review: https://youtube.com/live/pg3BQUrbpXIFollow on X (Twitter), Blue Sky, Instagram & TiktokSean on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/W2MSeanSean on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/w2msean.bsky.socialSean on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sgarmer05Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgarmer05/Marc on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HumanityPlagueFollow Us on all W2M Network Social Media Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetworkFollow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

This week, Xbox unveiled MUSE, a generative AI model aimed at boosting creativity and possibilities for gameplay. Published in the journal Nature as well as announced by Microsoft Research, the Xbox team shared findings alongside Ninja Theory on what this new AI model that was trained on Bleeding Edge could accomplish. In the extensive write-ups, we learn about the principles of this AI model, what Xbox's mandate is for it across their first party studios, and even get teased a bit on what it could mean for backwards compatibility. However, is it all sunshine and roses here for Xbox's new approach to game development? The push for AI is on more than ever and it's no longer a matter of "if" but rather "when." Like any tool, its public perception will be dictated by how responsibly it is handled. Joining Matty this week is Brad, to clean up the AI mess, and dive into a whole bunch of other Xbox news. We follow up our last episode's conversation on Avowed, dig into the future of Obsidian, mull over yet another Phil Spencer interview, and plenty more in what is bound to be divisive subject for many listeners. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro/Avowed follow-up 0:22:33 - How will Obsidian scale after Avowed? 0:27:42 - Bobby Kotick interview 0:37:53 - Another Tony Hawk Pro Skater on the way? 0:45:09 - Jez Corden on Xbox's next console 0:56:28 - Machine Games grows 0:59:35 - Updates on the leaked Final Fantasy remakes 1:09:14 - Stalker 2 is getting its biggest update yet 1:11:49 - Lost Soul Aside is getting a physical copy! 1:12:44 - Fairgame$ has been pushed to 2026 1:15:07 - System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is getting a release date soon 1:18:47 - Kingdom Come Deliverance passes 2 million copies sold 1:19:57 - Funko Fusion developer 10:10 has reportedly been hit with layoffs 1:22:22 - Visionary art director Viktor Antonov passed away at age 52 1:24:39 - What We're Playing 2:00:13 - Xbox introduces MUSE 2:35:24 - Phil Spencer interview 2:41:28 - Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass 2:43:30 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Mark Kilborn jumps in to talk with the sound team behind the amazing journey of survival through Viking time period Iceland, in the game Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. This adventure from publisher Ninja Theory, follows our main character as she unknowingly deals with psychosis, including many auditory hallucinations. The audio team had their hands full to translate these hallucinations from inside a character's head into something the game's players could understand and react against. David Garcia Diaz (Audio Director), Alessio Mellina (Technical Sound Designer) and Daniele Galante (Sound Designer) discuss the entire soundscape from voices that were manipulated heavily, to their use of binaural audio, and how the music interacted with the rest of this complicated mix.Check out Sound Ideas latest library, General Series 6000 Extension 12: www.sound-ideas.com/Product/2459/Ge…00-Extension-12 Full Details on the Tonebenders Los Angeles Sound Design Meet-up, Presented by The Motion Picture Sound Editors Here: tonebenderspodcast.com/tonebenders-s…sign-meet-up/ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/301-hellblade-ii/ Podcast Homepage: www.tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Mark Kilborn

Another week another round of gaming layoffs, are you shocked? Didn't think so. Should CoD go Free to Play? Some gamers think so after the newest crossover. SNL celebrated its 50th and it was a damn good show, The Accountant finally shows off its sequel, and we have a full review of Captain America: Brave New World.

For the first volley of non-musical content, The Death Metal Guy starts a new program: I Hate Video Games and Never Play Them, a series of deep dive, essayistic critiques of games in the style you know and (hopefully) love. This time, he takes a look at Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, a 2017 third person action/puzzle game from Ninja Theory best known for its deep themes and striking presentation- but does it live up to the hype? Listen and find out. But also, no. Terminus links: Terminus on Youtube Terminus on Patreon TDMG on Substack thetrueterminus@gmail.com

Professor Rob Tuck, author of the Critical Ninja Theory substack, comes on the pod and discusses his curious road from specializing in Japanese literature to becoming an expert on the historical and mythical ninja. He discusses how his academic background and research led him to debunk many popular misconceptions about ninjas, highlighting the distinction between […]

Austin Wintory chats with David Garcia, Audio Director at Ninja Theory. Together they discuss his life growing up in Spain and studying music; his life as a composer and his musical work on games such as Rime; how he joined the sound team at Ninja Theory; and how they created the haunting audio behind the Hellblade series. This episode is supported by Xsolla Episode Host: Austin Wintory Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review. Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

This episode is supported by Xsolla Adam Orth chats with Dom Matthews, Studio Head of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II developer Ninja Theory. Together they discuss the history of Ninja Theory as a studio and the unique DNA found in their games; their mission of crafting life changing art with game changing tech; avoiding making games for "everyone" and finding their audience; becoming a part of Xbox Game Studios and feeling empowered; and the importance of having a studio culture of trust. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a rating and review. Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Community Guest Intros 00:05:00 Rumor: Indiana Jones Coming To PS5 In 2025, How Will The Xbox Community Take This News? 01:10:00 Hellblade 2 Was Profitable For Ninja Theory CONFIRMED! 01:40:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the Community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-ravitch/support

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticNotorious Mass Effect: Hellblade II - A Descent into PsychosisUnveiling the depths of Senua's psycheHellblade captivated gamers with its portrayal of psychosis in a historical fantasy setting. Now, Ninja Theory, under Microsoft's wing, delivers the sequel: Hellblade II.Celtic Warrior's OrdealReprise your role as Senua, the fierce Celtic warrior burdened by her psychosis. Embark on a perilous quest to liberate your kidnapped villagers from the clutches of Vikings. Brace yourself for a harrowing journey that transcends typical action-hero narratives, delving into the darkness of Senua's mind.A Symphony of SufferingHellblade II isn't your average action game. Senua's internal battles with visions, voices, and depression are central to the experience. Expect a blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and sword-wielding combat woven into a narrative tapestry. Forget complex character development or weapon upgrades – the focus is on Senua's raw struggle. Prepare for repetitive combat sequences punctuated by moments of intense swordplay and environmental puzzles that involve deciphering runes or manipulating surroundings with mystical elements.A Feast for the SensesHellblade II shines in its meticulous portrayal of Senua's psychological state. Witness the torment in her eyes through detailed facial expressions. Immerse yourself in the world through haunting soundscapes and captivating voice acting.Critical Acclaim, Divided OpinionsHellblade II prioritizes a story-driven, psychological experience over adrenaline-pumping action. If you crave narrative depth and emotional resonance, this game is for you. However, be prepared for a relatively short journey (around 6 hours) with a €50/$50 price tag.Reviews are generally positive, commending the game's storytelling, atmosphere, and visuals. Critics highlight the innovative portrayal of mental health, but some find the combat repetitive and the gameplay lacking variety.Here's a glimpse of what reviewers are saying:IGN: Praises action sequences and psychological storytelling, but critiques combat depth.PCMag: Labels it an "interactive arthouse movie" with superb storytelling but shallow combat.GameSpot: Commends visuals and sound design, but finds the story and gameplay shallow.Metacritic: Critic score: 80, User score: 7.4.Polygon appreciates the mental health portrayal but notes repetitive combat.Eurogamer highlights atmospheric storytelling and emotional weight.Game Informer and Destructoid commend the emotional and immersive experience but point out limited gameplay variety.The VerdictHellblade II offers a unique experience that blends psychological depth with a captivating narrative centered on Senua's harrowing journey. While some may find the combat repetitive, the game's emotional resonance and immersive atmosphere are widely praised.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Released in 2017, the video game Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice saw players take control of dark-age warrior Senua as she battled to rescue the soul of her dead lover from the Norse underworld. The action-adventure game from British studio Ninja Theory won awards for its gameplay, acting and storytelling, as well as plaudits for its nuanced and well-researched depiction of psychosis. German actor Melina Juergens was awarded a Bafta for her performance as the titular character. Now studio head Dominic Matthews and his team are working on the sequel, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. Nathan Jones joins Dominic, Melina and the rest of the team in Cambridge as they tell this next chapter of their story.

Summer Games Fest approaches and some serious rumors are starting to circulate. We set aside some time at the top of the show this week to address some whispers regarding the next round of Resident Evil remakes, an impending Astro Bot announcement, and more! Krispy does an excellent job of selling us on the latest game from Simogo called Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and a conversation about Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 leads to a deeper debate about what dictates success in this industry. Housekeeping (1:40) Rumors - The latest on the next Resident Evil projects (9:25) Rumors - Playstation preparing to announce the next Astro Bot (22:05) Impressions - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (38:40) Impressions - Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 (1:07:30) 4Player Minute (1:51:20)

The next major release in Xbox's first party family has arrived! Senua's Saga: Hellblade II has seen an increased amount of pressure placed upon it as concern for the platform holder as ramped up. Stripping ourselves from the heightened emotionality of that situation, how does over five years of development, a team size four times bigger than the original, and a big Microsoft check benefit the newest entry in the Hellblade series? The Dukes are joined by Gene Park where all three were able to play through the game a week ahead of its launch and let their thoughts marinate. Sitting at an 82 on OpenCritic, Hellblade 2 is off to a solid start, but where do the Dukes sit? Well, it's time to dig deep and find out! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps:  0:00:00 - Intro 0:06:00 - Ninja Theory's next game greenlit 0:15:57 - Xbox games to PS5 0:20:38 - Xbox 360 JRPGs 0:26:39 - Lies of P DLC confirmed for second half of 2024 0:30:34 - GTA 6 launches Fall 2025 0:35:53 - Star Wars Total War game coming from Creative Assembly 0:39:47 - Assassin's Creed Shadows revealed 0:56:09 - Valve's Deadlock leaked 1:00:15 - Larian opens up new studio 1:03:39 - Kingdom Hearts comes to Steam on June 13th 1:11:55 - IGN acquires a ton of gaming news outlets 1:20:19 - What We're Playing 3:11:03 - Activision opens studio called Elsewhere 3:20:16 - Call Of Duty to Game Pass is all but confirmed 3:33:36 - Final updates for Redfall and Hi Fi Rush 3:37:53 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 424 - Ninja Theory's dramatic psychological sequel is here, and we're not quite sure what to think. Meanwhile, more Warhammer games are on the way, Nintendo made an unlikely purchase, and a console war has ended! (0:00) - Intro (4:05) - Bloodworth's Trip to Warsaw (20:18) - Hellblade II Impressions (49:41) - Warhammer Space Marine 2 and Speed Freeks (56:17) - Nintendo Buys Shiver Entertainment (1:08:13) - IGN Buys Gamer Network (1:28:11) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:31:04) - Paper Trail Impressions (1:36:14) - Stitch. Impressions (1:43:12) - Also This Week (1:55:06) - L&R: Long Wait From Announcement (2:01:43) - L&R Game: Kentucky Derby or RPG Skill Tree? (2:10:45) - L&R: Who Needs a New Console? (2:17:17) - Bets (2:22:45) - Closing This episode is sponsored by Abiotic Factor: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/ Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you're in.

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Chris is back! This week the guys talk about Ninja Theory's next game already being greenlit, IGN Making Some Moves, and much, much more! Hellblade 2 developer Ninja Theory's next game reportedly already greenlit by Xboxhttps://www.eurogamer.net/hellblade-2-developer-ninja-theorys-next-game-reportedly-already-greenlit-by-xbox IGN scoops up Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, and morehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/21/24161718/ign-gamer-network-acquisition

On this week's episode, Ben Hanson is joined by Haley MacLean, Jacob Geller, Kelsey Lewin and Michael Huber to unpack our full review thoughts on Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 from Ninja Theory and what it means for Xbox. Then Kelsey and Jacob rave about 1000xResist and Huber gushes about the Resident Evil throwback Crow Country. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and leaving a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/DELx45kfeTg Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://hellofresh.com/minnmaxsweet - Free dessert for life https://www.squarespace.com/minnmax - 10% off your first site or domain https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: GOTITFORMYMOMMA To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:04 - Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 00:37:56 - 1000xResist 00:51:07 - What is the best looking game available now 00:54:53 - Crow Country 01:05:15 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 01:12:13 - Community questions 01:59:28 - Get A Load Of This Huber's GALOT - https://gamerant.com/resident-evil-1-remake-leaks-rumors-crimson-heads/ Haley's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6N94lXjAOU&ab_channel=Nickelodeon-Topic Hanson's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3iJWlL8fAw Kelsey's GALOT - neopets.com Community GALOT - https://t.co/auKbJkzo0z Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/NEXTLANDER to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NEXTLANDER. This week we all dig into Hellblade II, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes impresses mightily, we ponder the state of both games media and arcade "cabinets," cat ownership is debated in its many aspects, Big Rigs gets a shocking amount of airtime, and a bunch of other stuff! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:19) Let's work on this game and meat metaphor (00:03:11) These 4th graders have some talent! (00:05:49) Getting candy from old people (00:07:38) Out of touch with the kids and their phone games (00:11:19) Senua's Saga: Hellblade II [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on May 21, 2024 (00:36:39) Starfield [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 06, 2023 (00:42:17) Lorelei and the Laser Eyes [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024 (00:49:24) Little Kitty, Big City [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 09, 2024 (01:01:12) News (01:01:29) IGN Entertainment buys Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, GI, and more! (01:17:55) There's a new NBA Jam-like coming to arcades? (01:27:56) New Activision studio opening (01:30:16) Ninja Theory's next game already greenlit (01:32:38) Valve's next game has leaked?! (01:39:41) Athena Crisis release its code in the spirit of Open Source (01:44:05) Emails (01:56:31) Wrapping up and thanks (01:58:31) Mysterious Benefactor Shout Outs (01:58:41) Mysterious Benefactors (01:59:42) Nextlander content updates (02:02:58) See Ya!

This week we're all getting little sweet treats of ice cream while we chat about Cryptmaster, Dread Delusion, checking out the PC port of Ghost of Tsushima, and we get into our feelings on Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. We get all the way into news like GTA 6 coming out with a timeline, 2K bringing back a beloved franchise, Xbox reportedly greenlighting Ninja Theory's next game, and much more!

It's a polarizing one as Greg, Bless, Mike, and Parris talk about what they loved and hated in Ninja Theory's new Xbox exclusive. - Intro - Housekeeping - TOTS: Hellblade 2 Review - AD - Super Chats - Is this a win for Xbox? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a polarizing one as Greg, Bless, Mike, and Parris talk about what they loved and hated in Ninja Theory's new Xbox exclusive. - Intro - Housekeeping - TOTS: Hellblade 2 Review - AD - Super Chats - Is this a win for Xbox? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a polarizing one as Greg, Bless, Mike, and Parris talk about what they loved and hated in Ninja Theory's new Xbox exclusive. - Intro - Housekeeping - TOTS: Hellblade 2 Review - AD - Super Chats - Is this a win for Xbox? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this very special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Malik Prince takes us to Iceland, the setting for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, and speaks with Lara Derham and Dan Attwell of the Ninja Theory team on how they brought 10th century Iceland to life within the game. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Xbox Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message

Ninja Theory Studio Head Dom Matthews joins Greg and Parris to talk about Senua's Saga: Hellblade II with less than a week until launch! Let's talk about the seven years between games, how this one took shape, and what Ninja Theory's reaction to the Xbox closures last week was. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - An Interview w/ Dom Matthews from Ninja Theory - How is Audio Improved? - What Can We Expect from Gameplay? - Handling Psychosis in a Story - Working with Unreal Engine 5 - Announcing Hellblade 2 Along the Series X - PC Specs - How are You Feeling as a Studio? - Difference Between Making 1 & 2 - Ads - Why Fallout 76 is Fun Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim, Blessing, Greg and Barrett react to the new Assassin's Creed Shadows trailer, The Division Heartland has been canceled, and we got our first look at The Last of Us season 2. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you'll get: GAMESCAST is an interview with Ninja Theory's studio-head about Hellblade. STREAM is Mike and Greg jumping back into Starfield. If you're a Kinda Funny Member: You can get today's Gregway This Friday at 1pm, join us for the end of Nick's Epic Pokémon Nuzlocke. It's the exciting conclusion of the saga that Kris Anka called: "Very annoying and anxiety inducing". The Roper Report  - - Assassin's Creed Shadows Trailer Reaction - Ad - Ubisoft Cancels The Division Heartland - We've got our first look at Last of Us Season 2 - ‘Mortal Kombat 2' Lands an October 2025 Release Date - Yosuke Saito working on new project with Yoko Taro and Keiichi Okabe - Wee News! - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ninja Theory Studio Head Dom Matthews joins Greg and Parris to talk about Senua's Saga: Hellblade II with less than a week until launch! Let's talk about the seven years between games, how this one took shape, and what Ninja Theory's reaction to the Xbox closures last week was. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - An Interview w/ Dom Matthews from Ninja Theory - How is Audio Improved? - What Can We Expect from Gameplay? - Handling Psychosis in a Story - Working with Unreal Engine 5 - Announcing Hellblade 2 Along the Series X - PC Specs - How are You Feeling as a Studio? - Difference Between Making 1 & 2 - Ads - Why Fallout 76 is Fun Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ninja Theory Studio Head Dom Matthews joins Greg and Parris to talk about Senua's Saga: Hellblade II with less than a week until launch! Let's talk about the seven years between games, how this one took shape, and what Ninja Theory's reaction to the Xbox closures last week was. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - An Interview w/ Dom Matthews from Ninja Theory - How is Audio Improved? - What Can We Expect from Gameplay? - Handling Psychosis in a Story - Working with Unreal Engine 5 - Announcing Hellblade 2 Along the Series X - PC Specs - How are You Feeling as a Studio? - Difference Between Making 1 & 2 - Ads - Why Fallout 76 is Fun Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ninja Theory Studio Head Dom Matthews joins Greg and Parris to talk about Senua's Saga: Hellblade II with less than a week until launch! Let's talk about the seven years between games, how this one took shape, and what Ninja Theory's reaction to the Xbox closures last week was. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - An Interview w/ Dom Matthews from Ninja Theory - How is Audio Improved? - What Can We Expect from Gameplay? - Handling Psychosis in a Story - Working with Unreal Engine 5 - Announcing Hellblade 2 Along the Series X - PC Specs - How are You Feeling as a Studio? - Difference Between Making 1 & 2 - Ads - Why Fallout 76 is Fun Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A nightmare year for Xbox continues. The latest chapter in this story is Xbox's shuttering of four Bethesda studios in Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, Roundhouse Studios, and Alpha Dog Games. The message is clear that the experimenting days of Xbox are done as the strategy deployed by its leaders continues to fail. The focus is Call Of Duty, Fallout, DOOM, and other high profile titles while the future of surrounding creative studios like Obsidian, Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and others have uncertainty beginning to cloud them. It serves as yet another powder keg moment for the brand where fan patience has run out. Is it time for the Phil Spencer era to end? How is Hi Fi Rush considered a hit yet its studio is shutdown? Why is the leash so short for teams like Arkane Austin while 343 and The Initiative can afford to waste precious resources? Is it even possible for Xbox to restore the faith at this point? You have many questions, so do we, and one thing is for sure: Xbox is still finding out the answers to all of them. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps:  0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:47 - What We're Playing 0:32:09 - Xbox shuts down four Bethesda Studios 2:40:49 - Game Pass Pick of the Week 2:43:03 - Looking ahead to the Xbox Showcase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parris and Greg talk about Ninja Theory's baby fewer than TWO WEEKS before the release of the sequel, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. Follow Parris on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marcello696 Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - Hellblade 1 2024 Review - Ads - Hellblade 1 Spoiler Chat - Expectations for Hellblade 2 - Are We Worried about Ninja Theory? - SuperChats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parris and Greg talk about Ninja Theory's baby fewer than TWO WEEKS before the release of the sequel, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. Follow Parris on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marcello696 Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - Hellblade 1 2024 Review - Ads - Hellblade 1 Spoiler Chat - Expectations for Hellblade 2 - Are We Worried about Ninja Theory? - SuperChats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parris and Greg talk about Ninja Theory's baby fewer than TWO WEEKS before the release of the sequel, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. Follow Parris on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marcello696 Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping - Hellblade 1 2024 Review - Ads - Hellblade 1 Spoiler Chat - Expectations for Hellblade 2 - Are We Worried about Ninja Theory? - SuperChats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices