Ep.11 Game Awards Special

In this episode, the hosts discuss the Game Awards and the role of Geoff Keighley in the gaming industry. They reminisce about G4 TV and its impact on gaming personalities. The hosts also announce a holiday break and upcoming episodes. They review the winners of various Game Awards categories, including Player's Voice Award, Best Adaptation, Most Anticipated Game, and Best Esports Team. The conversation highlights the excitement and drama surrounding the Game Awards and the significance of esports in the gaming community. The conversation covers various topics related to the Game Awards, including eSports and multiplayer games, content creation, best multiplayer game, community support, and ongoing games. The hosts discuss the winners and nominees in each category, sharing their opinions and insights. They also touch on the controversy surrounding Cyberpunk 2077's launch and subsequent updates. Overall, the conversation provides a comprehensive overview of the Game Awards and the gaming industry as a whole. The conversation methodically reviewed the Game Awards format and discussed the balance between awards and game announcements. The winners of various categories were announced, including Games for Impact, Best Performance, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design, Best Art Direction, Best Narrative, Best Game Direction, and Game of the Year. The conversation also highlighted the excitement around game announcements, such as Monster Hunter Wilds and the Blade game. The discussion touched on the challenges of server capacity during game releases and the need for better balance in the Game Awards format. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss several announcements made at the Game Awards. They talk about Sega's announcement of new games in development, including Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi. They also discuss the release date reveal for Skull and Bones, a game that has been delayed multiple times. Finally, they delve into Hideo Kojima's reveal of Xbox Project OD, a mysterious game that has generated a lot of curiosity. In this episode, the hosts discuss the career trajectory of Hideo Kojima and compare it to that of M. Night Shyamalan. They also review the Game Awards and share their thoughts on the celebrity presenters. The hosts touch on the missed opportunities at the Game Awards and the controversies surrounding the event. They also address the issue of layoffs in the gaming industry. The episode concludes with a recap of the Game Awards and a look forward to the future of gaming.