For years, the norm for AAA video games has been to release microtransaction-laden “Live Services”, even for single-player games. With the success of “Baldur’s Gate 3” and “Starfield”, does that signal the deal of these “Live Services” single-player games? Intro (0:49) – Scormey is annoyed with his Contractors. But all this work has allowed him […]
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YARR! – Loot Mechanics #342
This week we discuss Pirates throughout gaming, in honor of “International Talk Like a Pirate Day” Intro (0:49) – Unity sucks. Full stop. Tabletop Roleplaying (25:01) – Time to talk like a pirate again this week, so let’s discuss whether or not Pirate action is a viable subgenre in TTRPGs Wrap (43:27) – Corrections regarding […]
Overhyped and Woke – Loot Mechanics #341
We’re all about the Hype-Train, on today’s show! Intro (0:49) – Did the “Starfield” hype drive us to buy the game and play at launch? Video Games (11:07) – Speaking of hype, the Alt-Right Douchebags accuse “Baldur’s Gate 3” of being ‘Overhyped’ and ‘Woke’. Is this just whinging, or do they have a point? Wrap […]
The Great ‘Starfield’ Caper – Loot Mechanics #340
Chatting about “The Great ‘Starfield’ Caper” and its Reddit aftermath, as well big news for Retro gamers! Intro (0:49) – What’s been going on with Scormey and Beoulus recently. Video Games (4:38) – The saga of the stolen copies of “Starfield”, and the Redditor that turned the thief in. Wrap (27:06) – Atari is releasing […]
Hope you didn’t buy “Starfinder” 1st Edition – Loot Mechanics #339
What’s with the new version of “Starfinder”? Also, we discuss games to take on road trips, and Ten’s frustrations with “The Sims 4” on today’s show. Intro (0:49) – What have we been doing lately? Scormey has gotten a couple of new TTRPGs, which both fit the same niche (“Maze World” and “Fantasy World“). Meanwhile, […]
Storming the Gates – Loot Mechanics #338
Another week, more talk about “Palia”, “Baldur’s Gate 3”, and “Dungeons & Dragons” to be had. Intro (0:49) – Scormey spent some time in the closed and open betas for “Palia” and has a few thoughts. Plus guest co-host Ten talks about her week. Video Games (14:20) – Game developers say it’s not fair to […]