It's been a massive week for video game news, in large part thanks to a report that broke detailing a culture shift at PlayStation. With details leaking about a number of PlayStation projects, and plenty of other goings-on in the video game world, Cameron and Anthony have a ton to discuss for The Best War Games Arcade Episode 17.
First off, Days Gone 2 was pitched but ultimately rejected by Sony after the first game's tumultuous development cycle. The studio has reportedly been moved to work on a new game in an unannounced series, but fans seem to be a bit troubled by the news. It's evidence that PlayStation is changing, though, for better or for worse.
That's not all, though. The same report that detailed the Days Gone 2 pitch also revealed that a remake of The Last of Us is in the works. Fans have been apprehensive about the rumored remake, as it seems like Naughty Dog's talents would be better used elsewhere. Cameron and Anthony seem to agree, especially because the game received a remaster just a few years ago.
Rounding out the PlayStation news, the company is rumored to be working on a "counterpunch" to Xbox Game Pass, according to David Scott Jaffe. It's not clear what that would look like or when it would release, but it seems like a key component if Sony wants to stay competitive with Xbox.
Outside of the PlayStation world, Nintendo will start focusing on new IP, while still delivering new games for some of its greatest hit franchises. And finally, the next BioShock game might be open-world, which would be a huge change for the franchise.
The Best War Games Arcade is available now on various podcast services. Listen to the episode directly below or through one of the listed links.
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Here are the timestamps for each segment:
News
- Days Gone 2 Pitch Was Rejected - 0:01:49
- The Last of Us Remake - 0:15:40
- PlayStation's Game Pass Counterpunch - 0:27:00
- Nintendo Wants New IP - 0:32:15
- Next BioShock is Open World - 0:44:35
Games of the Week
- Oddworld: Soulstorm - 0:52:26
- Enlisted - 0:57:43
- Narita Boy - 0:59:48
Listener Mail
- Which Directors Should Make a Game? - 1:08:14
- Our Game of the Year Contenders - 1:15:42
- Are Early Access Games Here to Stay? - 1:23:46
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