Podcasts about Open world

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Das Gothic Remake ist endlich da - aber bringt es auch das alte Gothic-Gefühl zurück? Mit GameStar-Chefredakteur Heiko und den YouTubern Danny Kickern und Lord Pappnase diskutiert Daniel über die Qualitäten und Schwachstellen des Remakes. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Nach Monaten der Spekulation lässt CD Projekt endlich die Katze aus dem Sack: Die Gerüchte stimmen, es kommt vor dem vierten Witcher-Teil tatsächlich noch ein drittes Addon für Witcher Teil 3 - The Wild Hunt. Nach Hearts of Stone und Blood & Wine kommt jetzt also Songs of the Past. Heiko und Chris verraten euch, was wir bereits über die neue Erweiterung wissen! Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Forza Horizon 6 rast durch Japan und zementiert einmal mehr seinen Status: Es ist der unangefochtene König der Open-World-Racer. Doch wie gesund ist es eigentlich für ein Genre, wenn ein einzelnes Spiel ein absolutes Monopol besitzt? In dieser Folge GameStar Talk diskutieren Felix, Ann-Kathrin und Dimitry über das Phänomen der "Platzhirsche". Warum traut sich kaum noch ein anderes Studio, ein Open-World-Rennspiel zu entwickeln? Führt diese absolute Vormachtstellung zwangsläufig zum "FIFA-Syndrom", bei dem aus Angst vor der Community jede echte Innovation im Keim erstickt wird? Wir sprechen über den schmalen Grat zwischen Fan-Service und Stagnation, diskutieren den fiesen 120-Euro-Monetarisierungs-Trend und blicken zurück in die Spielegeschichte: Welche ehemals unantastbaren Könige – wie damals SimCity – haben sich durch Fehler und Arroganz letztlich selbst vom Thron gestoßen? Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

In today's Daily Fix:Warhorse Studios, the developers behind the popular sim-heavy RPG series, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, have announced a Lord of the Rings open-world game. Details are practially nonexistent, but it's Lord of the Rings and it's an open-world game, so fans should be excited. In other news, Ubisoft has braced shareholders to expect some lean financial quarters coming up, despite the launch of the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. Ubisoft also teased new AC games, along with new entries in Ghost Recon and Far Cry in the coming years. And finally, Sony has announced a State of Play for June 2nd starting at 2pm PT. Headlining the showcase is Marvel's Wolverine.And if you're thinking about joining us in Los Angeles for IGN Live 2026, we're giving you the chance to win a free ticket by using promo code IGN30PROMO, as part of IGN's 30th anniversary celebrations. Find out more at ign.com/live.

Unload, unwind, and unlock your ears to some new sounds and old sounds alike. Music is not a side scroller, we're OPEN WORLD people. Explore the sonic space with tracks from LOVE SICK, SUICIDAS, BEQUEST, ETERNAL CHAMPION, THE AETHER MOD, SCHOOL DRUGS, COMBAT STANCE, HEALING FIRE, SPOTLIGHT KID, REJACERO, RAD OWL, BLAME and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buonasera,siamo in un mondo aperto, cosa vi coglie diletto nello spulciarli in lungo e in largo o vi fate prendere dall'ansia perchè vi porterà via un botto di tempo? Questo più altre pinzillacchere varie vi aspettano in queta puntata e mi raccomando rimanete fino alla fine per un aneddoto fuori da ogni previsione.Buon ascoltoPer le musiche:Rough Jazz Groove di Francesco BiondiMustache di Eulalia Project

Welcome To The Real Oshow,0:00 Intro1:00 Spirit Airlines Shuts Down4:00 NBA Playoffs Has Highest Ratings Since 19938:00 Open World in College Football 2715:20 SpongeBob Turns27 Years Old16:10 Closing Thoughts Spirit Airlines is gone, and the real story isn't the shutdown; it's that the money was there. The Trump administration put $500 million on the table, but the creditors who owned the debt killed the deal because it would have made them minority owners. They chose control over survival, and now thousands of workers are paying the price.We also break down NBA first-round viewership, hitting a 33-year record high, and why the league's best days might still be ahead. Then, brothers Joshua and Zachary react to a viral AI concept of an open-world College Football '27, and make the case that the first sports franchise to go full Fortnite, stop selling discs, and start selling experiences will build the biggest video game in history.We wrap it up with SpongeBob's 27th anniversary, how a marine biologist's doodle went from a comic strip to a $15 billion franchise and one of the most watched shows ever created. The biggest ideas in entertainment always start somewhere small.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Check out our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqz3s_B_VYHuQtuVIDxpiQTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcTweet @zacharyowings2 with your thoughts about the podcast or suggestions for future shows.Music by Leno Tk - Greatness (Streaming on all platforms)

  MERCH: https://orchideight.com/collections/poorhammer TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/poorhammer PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SolelySingleton   On this week's episode, Brad and Eric are joined by PancreasNoWork to chart the best course to collect a full 2000 points Aeldari Army. Starting with just a Combat Patrol and gradually growing your army until you reach a playable list, find the best way to get into the hobby. Which models are good to buy right away? Which models are better if you wait until you are already committed? Why do the other players keep complaining about my army being broken? For this and more, tune in to find out.   SHOW LINKS: Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social   GUEST LINKS: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pancreasnowork9939 Twitter: twitter.com/PancreasNo Twitch: twitch.tv/pancreasnowork Second Channel: youtube.com/@PancreasStillNoWork   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Hello and Welcome 00:55 Friendly Fire Is On 01:45 Why Collect Aeldari 03:22 The Different FLavors of Aeldar 04:58 Eric, Not in front of the Guest 05:43 Everyone's first purchase: The Combat Patrol 08:14 From 500 to 1000 Points - Playing Safe 09:43 From 1K to 1500 Points - The Games becomes Open World 14:28 Soulsearching 17:36 Jumping to 2000 Points 18:12 Example 1 - Wraiths 20:02 Example 2 - Aspect Warriors 20:52 How to Soup 24:41 Don't Chase the Meta 26:06 The Wraith Knight 30:17 Life After 2K 31:57 Future Berilio, remove this from the video. Thanks. 32:34 Life After 2k 33:23 Outro 34:44 Alright Audio Audience   Contact Information: You can interact with Solely Singleton by joining the hosts on discord and Twitter to give input to improve the show. Feel free to email more detailed questions and suggestions to the show's email address.   Your Hosts: Brad (DrRuler) & Eric (OnekuoSora) Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social Show Email: thepoorhammerpodcast@gmail.com Merch Website: http://www.poorhammer.com/ Edited by: Menino Berilio Show Mailing Address: PO Box 70893 Rochester Hills, MI 48307   Licensed Music Used By This Program: "Night Out" by LiQWYD CC BY "Thursday & Snow (Reprise)" by Blank & Kytt CC BY "First Class" by Peyruis CC BY "Funky Souls" by Amaria CC BY

MERCH: https://orchideight.com/collections/poorhammer TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/poorhammer PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SolelySingleton   On this week's episode, Brad and Eric are joined by PancreasNoWork to chart the best course to collect a full 2000 points Aeldari Army. Starting with just a Combat Patrol and gradually growing your army until you reach a playable list, find the best way to get into the hobby. Which models are good to buy right away? Which models are better if you wait until you are already committed? Why do the other players keep complaining about my army being broken? For this and more, tune in to find out.   SHOW LINKS: Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social   GUEST LINKS: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pancreasnowork9939 Twitter: twitter.com/PancreasNo Twitch: twitch.tv/pancreasnowork Second Channel: youtube.com/@PancreasStillNoWork   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Hello and Welcome 00:55 Friendly Fire Is On 01:45 Why Collect Aeldari 03:22 The Different FLavors of Aeldar 04:58 Eric, Not in front of the Guest 05:43 Everyone's first purchase: The Combat Patrol 08:14 From 500 to 1000 Points - Playing Safe 09:43 From 1K to 1500 Points - The Games becomes Open World 14:28 Soulsearching 17:36 Jumping to 2000 Points 18:12 Example 1 - Wraiths 20:02 Example 2 - Aspect Warriors 20:52 How to Soup 24:41 Don't Chase the Meta 26:06 The Wraith Knight 30:17 Life After 2K 31:57 Future Berilio, remove this from the video. Thanks. 32:34 Life After 2k 33:23 Outro 34:44 Alright Audio Audience   Contact Information: You can interact with Solely Singleton by joining the hosts on discord and Twitter to give input to improve the show. Feel free to email more detailed questions and suggestions to the show's email address.   Your Hosts: Brad (DrRuler) & Eric (OnekuoSora) Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social Show Email: thepoorhammerpodcast@gmail.com Merch Website: http://www.poorhammer.com/ Edited by: Menino Berilio Show Mailing Address: PO Box 70893 Rochester Hills, MI 48307   Licensed Music Used By This Program: "Night Out" by LiQWYD CC BY "Thursday & Snow (Reprise)" by Blank & Kytt CC BY "First Class" by Peyruis CC BY "Funky Souls" by Amaria CC BY

Jumanji: Open World, StudioCanal's Many Adaptations, 99 Nights in the Forest Adaptation, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So cool Open-World-Titel sein können, so ermüdend ist auch das Abarbeiten der immer wiederkehrenden Fragezeichen auf der überdimensionalen Karte. In unserem Panel-Talk auf der Caggtus gehen wir der Frage nach, ob der Trend zu immer größeren Maps seinen Zenit überschritten hat. Nach den ersten Eindrücken von Metro 2039 diskutieren wir, ob die Reihe künftig noch offener werden sollte oder ob die Rückkehr zur dichten, linearen Atmosphäre der bessere Weg ist. Außerdem stellen wir uns die Frage, ob Branchen-Giganten wie GTA oder Assassin's Creed auch als stringente, rein lineare Erfahrungen funktionieren könnten – oder ob ihre Identität untrennbar mit der Sandbox verbunden ist. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

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Pat is boots on the ground in Las Vegas for Day 1 of CinemaCon! Jeff Bock of Exhibitor Relations Co joins to talk the big news from the Angel Studios and Sony Pictures presentations including Resident Evil, Jumanji Open World with live appearances from THE ROCK & Jack Black & Kevin Hart, multiple Spider-Men but no Tom Holland, YOUNG WASHINGTON, Animal Farm and lots more. Plus Pat asks a hard hitting question at the Concessions Panel that sends the snack executives reeling. For daily extended coverage, read Pat's CinemaCon recaps on our substack! Follow https://x.com/ERCboxoffice for the latest updates! https://www.ercboxoffice.com/ --- Remember to Rate (5 Stars), Review (Great show, blah, blah, blah) and Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b-o-boys-movie-box-office/id1489892648 E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theboboyspodcast Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @TheBOBoysPod Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@theboboys Our AWESOME artwork was provided by the talented Ellie Skrzat. Check out her work at https://ellieskrzat.com/ Thanks to WannaBO VP of Interns Christopher for running our social media! ---

Ahoi ihr Landratten! Piraten sind wieder überall – von One Piece auf Netflix bis hin zum riesigen Steam-Hype um "Windrose". Aber welches Piratenspiel ist eigentlich der wahre König der Meere? Lea, Magdalena und Nerdy Nele vergeben heute Kopfgelder im One-Piece-Stil (Berry!) an die größten Freibeuter-Games der Geschichte. Mit dabei: Eine exklusive Weltpremiere zum Base-Building von Windrose, der Nostalgie-Kult Monkey Island, der ungeschlagene Kaiser AC Black Flag und das ewige Meme Skull & Bones. Wer schnappt sich die Milliarden-Berry und welches Spiel wird gnadenlos versenkt? Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Sam Wagers here with Shannon Eno and John Cummins   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week!   Housekeeping   Sam: Streaming Armored Core (Mon) and Path of Radiance Saturday!   On Topic Retro: Zelda Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks   FilmLogic: RatPocalypse The Price Is Retro - 20 If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Dinosaur - Leonard - adds up original costs, retail value Ghost - Polterguest - always guesses 300 Shan's list Sam's list John's List SPOT THE FAKE  Show Topic - 44 3D Mario! The games Super Mario 64 - 1996 Super Mario Sunshine - 2002 Super Mario 64 DS -2004 Super Mario Galaxy - 2007 Super Mario Galaxy 2 - 2010 Super Mario 3D Land - 2010 Super Mario 3D World - 2013 Super Mario Odyssey - 2017 Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury - 2021 ?????? - The future   Some other points: Our favorites "Obstacle Course" vs. "Open World-ish" Design Ideas for the future of 3D Mario Does DK Bananza Scratch the itch? 3D Yoshi….   Community Couch See discord   Dan - RetroLogic — 4/3/2026 12:04 AMFriday, April 3, 2026 12:04 AM The best is probably Mario Galaxy.   But my favorite is Sunshine. 1 - Mario Sunshine pushed the "themed worlds" motif in a wholly new direction that hasn't been replicated since. All locations take place on 1 Island, and they never lose that aesthetic. But each world also has its own striking identity. 2 - "What are we going to do to Mario so it feels different from 64?" Give him a water gun/jet pack/rocket/speed boat. And the Splatoon-like muck cleaning is one of the most satisfying things in gaming to date. 3 - the major complaint I hear about this game is the few difficulty spikes which inform the unfinished nature of the shipped product. And I don't disagree. But I believe this game is worth more than the sum of it's parts. Isle Delphino is a place I want to live in. The secrets hiding in Delphino Plaza alone make this game worth playing. Your Wallet's Defense Attorney — 4/3/2026 12:33 AMFriday, April 3, 2026 12:33 AM Gotta go with Galaxy.  My first 3D Mario was Super Mario Galaxy 2.  For a long time the original Super Mario Galaxy was a game I had only gotten to play once, through the library.  Which definitely added to the mystique of the game.  The quiet moments in that game really make it's vibe, and they're something I think the Galaxy movie could have used.  Also, the gravity stuff is probably my favorite mechanic in any Mario game.   Gotta give some flowers to Sunshine though.  Not my favorite game to actually play, but I love a lot of what it was going for.  I love the interconnected world, and the fact they decided to zoom in really close to one theme.  Really think it'd be cool to see another Mario game do something like that, maybe with a city or something like that?  Also, you won't hear many people give the blue coins a lotta love, cause they were implemented in such a completionist unfriendly way.  And as a completionist, that does suck, but I can't deny that they really give you a nice reason to explore the island.  Also, I really like that each of the levels tries to tell a storyline with its missions.  Almost feels like a precursor to what Odyssey would end up doing.   neoprime33 (TimA) [nDAD], nDAD — 4/3/2026 1:12 AMFriday, April 3, 2026 1:12 AM The best, I've been told, is Galaxy, but I haven't played those, so the best for me is 3D Land. It's literately in 3D ... lol.    I can't articulate why it is the best for me as well as you all do with your "bests" but that 3D Mario game made me smile and probably was the most I've ever wanted to squeeze out of a Mario game than any other I've played before.    Maybe it is the best for me because it is the "Gateway Drug" for other 3D Marios - it eases me away from 2D Marios. lol   Although, I also support the Mario Sunshine pick - I loved playing that game on the Game Cube. It was so different I didn't care that Mario went 3D.   Hootz — 4/3/2026 9:27 AMFriday, April 3, 2026 9:27 AM Best: Super Mario Odyssey. That game is pure joy distilled into a video game. And honestly, the other games are great, but it's not even close. (Please note; I'm  answering before I've had a chance to play Super Mario Odyssey 2: Donkey Kong Bananza)    As for the next entry, just give us more joy. That's it. Don't know what that means gameplay-wise, so I'll let the developers figure that out.    Also, Super Mario Sunshine is underrated, and better than Super Mario Galaxy and 64. That is all. Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Bluesky at @retrologicgames.bsky.social. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my Blusky bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games  

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Macht Warhorse oder Crystal Dynamics das nächste "Herr der Ringe"-Spiel? Lea, Steffi und Chris diskutieren im Talk über die aktuelle Situation bei der Embracer Group und spekulieren, wie ihr absolutes Mittelerde-Traumspiel aussehen müsste. Auf der einen Seite steht ein knallhartes, geerdetes Open-World-Rollenspiel, auf der anderen Seite ein kinoreifes Action-Feuerwerk. Welcher Ansatz fängt die Magie von Tolkiens Welt besser ein? Wir wägen ab, welches Entwicklerstudio den Zuschlag verdient hat, warum beide Konzepte extrem reizvoll sind – oder ob am Ende bei Embracer vielleicht sogar Platz für zwei völlig verschiedene Titel ist! Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

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Thanks to Xsolla for supporting this episode, learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriartyBreath of the Wild brought a surge of new and returning players to Zelda, but it left core fans of the traditional 3D style yearning for another entry in that style. While it seems like the open world style is here to stay...should it? We realized that we...don't care that much! Also, we recorded this right before the Ocarina of Time remake rumors started swirling again, so it's accidentally very timely. Happy 150 episodes!MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's that top 10 Zelda Dungeons video from GVG that we mention:https://youtu.be/E5-B6MwArZEPlayStation AI Podcast Patent thing:https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-patents-system-to-generate-ai-podcasts-in-the-voices-of-your-favorite-playstation-charactersOur Zelda Tears of the Kingdom spoilercast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJsrW8NfhaoTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltCHAPTERS00:00 Happy 150th episode this is an introduction to the podcast06:32 3D Zeldas are already so far and few between13:04 The rumored Ocarina of Time remake (this aged well)19:59 We're just gonna say it, you push a lot of blocks in Zelda26:12 Discovery in Zelda, and shifting opinions over time31:03 A lot of other games specialize in specific areas that Zelda does40:03 "This could be someone's first game" philosophy, and our love of cats48:59 Yes, we glaze Zelda Notes again 51:32 On the story of the BotW entries55:03 Chris comes to Zelda for that charm and vibe that no other game has1:06:36 Where was Kass?!?!?!?!?!1:15:48 E or 6 7 ? (Azure) This episode brought to you by Xsolla, who just wants game devs to know that you don't have to pay 30% to platform holders; alternatives exist. Learn more at https://x.la/iv-moriarty ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

GameTube Podcast | Folge 109: Crimson Desert hat eine geniale Open World und Osiris Reborn hoffentlich geniales Gameplay. Fritz und Martin sprechen über ihre Woche.

"Crimson Desert" heißt das Spiel der Stunde, eine riesige Open World vom großen südkoreanischen Studio Pearl Abyss. Rainer Sigl hat es gespielt und stellt im Gespräch mit Robert Glashüttner einige Aspekte zu diesem Game vor. Außerdem: Mr. Tofu gegen fragile Männlichkeit, ein Oral History-Artikel zu einem iPad-Game-Klassiker, Ärger über Stellenabbau, sowie Hör- und Sehtipps. Spielebesprechungen gibt es zu "Planet of Lana II" und "Timberborn", darüber hinaus berichtet Robert vom Jugend- und Veranstaltungszentrum last in Linz.Weblinks:- Oral History zu "Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP": designroom.site/superbrothers-sword-sworcery-ep-oral-history/- Ö1-Serie zu Musik in Computerspielen: oe1.orf.at/programm/20260324/826237/Musik-in-Computerspielen-2- Alle FM4-Spielerezensionen und Gameskulturgeschichten auf fm4.orf.at/gameSendungshinweis: FM4 Game Podcast, 26. März 2026, 0-1 Uhr (Folge #195)

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Crimson Desert ist da – und spaltet die Gemüter! Während die Grafik atemberaubend aussieht, kämpfen Spieler mit der Steuerung und dem ungewöhnlichen Gameplay. Wir diskutieren mit euch im Community Talk: Ist der Hype berechtigt oder sind die negativen Steam-Reviews wahr? Wir klären Fragen zu Bosskämpfen, dem Skill-System und warum Cliff eigentlich so wenig redet. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Von GTA bis Skyrim: Wir stellen uns der Mammutaufgabe und ranken die größten Open-World-Franchises in einer knallharten Tier List! Welche Spielwelt ist absolute Meisterklasse und was landet gnadenlos im D-Tier? Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Crimson Desert zeigt, was Open World können können und wie sehr man gleichzeitig Story und Steuerung vermurksen kann. DLSS 5 spaltet die Gemüter und sorgt bei uns vorsichtige Zuversicht und knallharte Ablehnung. Wir müssen reden.

One of the biggest releases of early 2026 is out now, and The Game Informer Show crew is here to dig into all of it. Contributor Hayes Madsen, the writer of our Crimson Desert review, joins Marcus and Eric to talk about Pearl Abyss' plunge into single-player open-world action, and whether all the sights and sounds make up a memorable experience or not.Then, Marcus takes the war to the bugs in Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War. And after a quick break, Hayes highlights the short-but-sweet RPG Etrange Overlord, and Marcus and Eric check in on their Pokemon Pokopia progress. It's another packed week on the podcast, so grab a cold drink and settle in!The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Jump ahead to specific sections here:00:00 - Intro06:46 - Crimson Desert48:27 - Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!1:03:24 - Etrange Overlord1:13:37 - Pokemon Pokopia

Das Embargo ist gefallen und wir können endlich ausführlich über unsere Erfahrungen mit Crimson Desert nach bis zu 100 Stunden Spielzeit sprechen! Host Lea holt sich dafür eine absolute Expertenrunde an den Tisch: Gemeinsam mit Tillmann und Paul con der Gamestar, Karsten von MeinMMO und Gregor Kartsios von Rocket Beans TV nehmen wir das riesige Action-Adventure komplett auseinander. Wir klären im großen Review-Talk, was das Spiel in der Praxis wirklich kann und ob der ambitionierte Mix aus unzähligen Mechaniken am Ende aufgeht. Dabei werfen wir einen genauen Blick auf die schiere Größe der Open World, diskutieren die fast schon absurden spielerischen Möglichkeiten und analysieren ganz ehrlich, welche Features fantastisch funktionieren und wo der Titel noch Verbesserungsbedarf hat. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Crimson Desert verspricht aktuell nichts Geringeres als die ultimative Open World zu werden – ein Spiel, das scheinbar alle großen Trends der letzten Jahre in sich vereint. Aber kann das überhaupt gutgehen? Wir sind vollgestopfte Minimaps und repetitive Checklisten mittlerweile leid. Stattdessen sehnen wir uns nach der glaubhaften Lebendigkeit eines Red Dead Redemption 2, dem völlig freien Entdeckerdrang aus Zelda Breath of the Wild und den dichten Geschichten, die ein Witcher 3 uns ganz natürlich am Wegesrand erzählt. Ist Crimson Desert nun die lang ersehnte Zukunft des Genres oder bricht es unter seinen eigenen gigantischen Ambitionen zusammen? Wir klären heute, wo wir bei Open Worlds gerade stehen, was eine Karte zu einem echten Meisterwerk macht und ob dieser Titel neue Maßstäbe setzen kann. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

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In dieser Folge von Insert Moin sprechen wir über Crimson Desert – den heiß erwarteten Open-World-Titel von Pearl Abyss. Wir konnten schon rund 40 Stunden vor Release in die raue Fantasywelt eintauchen und verraten, ob sich das Abenteuer wirklich lohnt. Ist Crimson Desert mehr als nur ein Grafikblender, und wie spielt sich das Ganze abseits der beeindruckenden Trailer?Zu Gast ist diesmal Esther von GameTwo, mit der wir gemeinsam herausfinden, ob dieses epische Action-Abenteuer wirklich das nächste große Ding ist – oder ob sich hinter der schönen Fassade doch so manche Macke verbirgt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tonight's questions:- Should Resident Evil go open world?- Will Sony delist PC games from Steam?- Why are people mad with Sony pulling back from PC releases?- Should reviewers wait for Marathon's endgame to release their reviews?- What will be Crimson Desert's player count on Steam?- Is Xbox Project Helix a mistake?- Will PS6 get regular PSSR updates?- Should back buttons be standard for next-gen?- What do you think of the PS Store's dynamic pricing?- Did MercurySteam ignore Kojima's advice?- What do you make of NetEase cutting funding for Nagoshi's studio?- What are Chris's thoughts on RE9?- What would you like RE10 to be about?Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowX: https://x.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Crimson Desert sieht für viele einfach "zu gut aus, um wahr zu sein". Eine riesige Open World, wunderschöne Animationen und Kämpfe, die alles in den Schatten stellen sollen. Aber wie gut ist es wirklich? Michi hat das Action Adventure 6 Stunden lang auf Herz und Nieren getestet und kann nun auspacken. Vom Wortkargen Hauptcharakter über die Verbindungen zum MMO Black Desert Online bis zum Kampfsystem: Wir klären ob das Spiel hält was die Trailer versprechen. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

This week on Gamertag Radio, Crimson Desert hands-on impressions with special guest Kevin Kenson. We dive deep into out experiences with the upcoming game.  Discuss the game's mechanics, the learning curve for players, and the overall experience, and the importance of player patience in exploring in this game.Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

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In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes Pennsylvania House Speaker Representative Joanna E. McClinton during Black History Month to discuss the recent passage of the C.R.O.W.N. (“Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”) Act. This piece of legislation bans discrimination based on hair type, texture, etc.Lloyd discusses with Rep. McClinton the details that went into the challenging, multi-year legislative process of passing the act, what it means for the broader conversation about inclusivity and authenticity in the workplace and society, and why it is so personal to Rep. McClinton's own journey and identity as not only the first woman, but also the first woman of color, to be elected the Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.  

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Sonys erste State of Play 2026 weckt einigen Gesprächsbedarf - vor allem dank der angekündigten God of War-Remakes und einer ganz besonderen Open World! Felix und Magdalena diskutieren das Showcase. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 wurde nicht nur von euch zum besten Spiel des Jahres 2025 gewählt, sondern hat auch im Nachtest der Royal Edition sagenhafte 94 GameStar-Wertungspunkte abgeräumt. Zum 1. Geburtstag des Mittelalter-Rollenspiels diskutieren wir, was Kingdom Come 2 und seine Open World so besonders macht, dass es damit einfach weitergehen muss! Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Das Finale von Fallout Staffel 2 hat das Ödland erschüttert! Die NCR ist zurück, die Legion auf dem Vormarsch und die stählerne Bruderschaft will ihre stärkste Waffe aktivieren. Doch wer zieht wirklich die Strippen im Hintergrund? Hat Hank noch eine Zukunft und welches Schicksal erwartet Thaddeus? In diesem Talk analysieren wir die zweite Staffel und diskutieren, warum es jetzt nach Colorado geht. Schnappt euch eine Nuka-Cola, wir müssen reden! Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

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From blocky biomes to breathtaking open worlds, video games are teaching us new ways to see, build, and even save nature.Hidden Levels is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.