The Future of Todd Howard-Style Games ft. Reggie Johnson

The Single Player Experience

The Future of Todd Howard-Style Games ft. Reggie Johnson

Summary

In this part of the conversation, Sebastian and Reggie discuss their gaming experiences and the current state of AAA games. They talk about the abundance of content on platforms like Netflix and Game Pass, and how it can sometimes feel overwhelming. They also discuss the different approaches of Xbox and PlayStation in terms of game releases, with Xbox focusing on quantity and PlayStation focusing on quality. They touch on the disappointment of games like Starfield and the importance of delivering on the hype. They also discuss the future of Todd Howard-style games and the need for innovation and improvement in game mechanics. Reggie shares his experience with Elden Ring and the satisfaction of spending over 200 hours in the game. They also discuss the difficulty level of From Software games and the love-hate relationship players have with them. The conversation covers various games and their experiences playing them. They discuss the different types of gamers and the importance of understanding one's preferences. They also touch on the expectations of game releases and the impact of remakes and remasters. The conversation concludes with a discussion about their personal all-star lineup of games for the year. In this part of the conversation, Reggie and Sebastion discuss upcoming games and their potential to make it onto their top five lists. They mention games like Black Myth: Wukong, Visus: The Last Song, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Avowed, and Dragon Age: The Veil Guard. They also discuss their expectations for these games and how they might compare to previous installments in the series. Reggie expresses mixed emotions about Dragon Age: The Veil Guard and wonders if it will live up to his expectations. In this final part of the conversation, Reggie and Sebastion discuss their predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Reggie predicts a winning season for the Falcons and highlights the importance of health in making accurate predictions. They also discuss potential contenders in the AFC and NFC, including the Chiefs, Ravens, Bills, and Steelers. They play a game of blind rankings, where Reggie ranks various game franchises, including The Last of Us, Bloodborne, Mass Effect 2, NBA Street Volume 2, God of War 2018, and Pokemon Gold and Silver. They also discuss their social media presence and where listeners can find them.

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Takeaways:

• The abundance of content on platforms like Netflix and Game Pass can sometimes feel overwhelming
• Xbox focuses on quantity of game releases while PlayStation focuses on quality
• Delivering on the hype is important for game developers
• There is a need for innovation and improvement in game mechanics
• From Software games are loved by many but can be difficult and not recommended for everyone Understanding your gaming preferences is crucial when recommending games to others.
• Expectations for game releases should be managed to avoid disappointment.
• Remakes and remasters can enhance the gaming experience for both new and old players.
• Creating a personal all-star lineup of games can be a fun way to reflect on the year's gaming experiences. Reggie and Sebastion discuss upcoming games and their potential to make it onto their top five lists
• They mention games like Black Myth: Wukong, Visus: The Last Song, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Avowed, and Dragon Age: The Veil Guard
• Reggie expresses mixed emotions about Dragon Age: The Veil Guard and wonders if it will live up to his expectations Reggie predicts a winning season for the Falcons and highlights the importance of health in making accurate predictions.
• The Chiefs, Ravens, Bills, and Steelers are potential contenders in the AFC, while the 49ers and Eagles are potential contenders in the NFC.
• Reggie and Sebastion play a game of blind rankings, ranking various game franchises.
• Reggie discusses his social media presence and where listeners can find him.