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This week I'll look into The Evolution of Looter-shooters - where they came from, what makes them great and not so great. I'll also go through my review of Heaven's Vault - a new open-world narrative adventure game. In the news this week a US Senator wants to introduce legislation against loot-boxes in video games, Outbreak Prime is back in Destiny 2, Raising Kratos - a new God Of War documentary has been released and more. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
On this special episode of Kotaku Splitscreen, Kirk and Jason travel back to Destiny 1 and the era of Sleeper Simulant, Outbreak Prime, and the Vault of Glass. It’s a story about secrets and secret hunters, and how Destiny's most fabled mysteries eventually become real. CREDITS Written and produced by Jason Schreier and Kirk Hamilton Interviews conducted by Jason Schreier Edited and mixed by Kirk Hamilton Music composed and performed by Kirk Hamilton Editorial oversight by Stephen Totilo AUDIO SOURCING Official Destiny 2 Trailer Official Taken King Trailer Phillip Kenney Climbing to the top of Atheon’s Throne Room Primeguard, World’s First Vault of Glass completion: Vylsith, Vault of Glass Oracle Fight iraspberrykiwi commentary on vault of glass hidden area Viva La Fraggie Scent of the Worm guide Daniel Jurado’s amazing Vault of Glass glitch video
The Hangar Lounge Hosts recap Rise of Iron and the last year of Destiny 1. Erik loves the Outbreak Prime, Kelly loves Felwinter, and Maria hates the Hive. References used in this episode: Take This: http://www.takethis.org/
Destiny streaming superstar Datto joins the show today. First we're talking the week's news, from Palmer Luckey leaving Oculus (9:39) to Atlus blocking Persona 5 streaming (13:11) and Mass Effect: Andromeda's big patch plans (17:20), followed by our first Amazing Game Story (29:05). Then, Datto comes on (30:43) to talk Destiny, the mystery of Outbreak Prime, and what it's like to race to be the first in the world to beat a raid. Finally, Kirk and Jason talk Persona 5, the most stylish game in years (1:04:53).
The community solves the Outbreak Prime riddle and discovers the best Destiny quest and puzzle ever, one of the best puzzles in a game to date. Kotaku leaks a rumor that Destiny 2 will be on PC as well as a Fresh Start and overhaul to Destiny's mechanics. The New Iron Banner is Here! Trials rewards are fantastic & the heroic raid ornaments look amazing. Join our Discord! DestinyTheShow.com