436: The Outer Worlds 2, Dispatch and Grand Theft Auto 6

In episode 436, Brett joins the Earth Directorate on a planet-hopping adventure in The Outer Worlds 2. Conspiracy is rampant and you must find and stop the people responsible. This game features a ton of player choice and the ability to shape your character in a variety of ways to suit your playstyle.

Brett also finished all 8 episodes of Dispatch and it continued to impress. The ending hit the landing and this is definitely a game you shouldn't miss playing in 2025. It brings back the magic of Telltale Games in a modern, cutting edge way.

Jason revisits Red Dead Redemption 2 and digging into the mechanics of this game from eating and all the other survival mechanics we look at what Grand Theft Auto 6 could do and how much realism is too much? What do we want Grand Theft Auto to do so we have fun and don't feel like we're doing work again?

Lastly, we review the nominees for The Game Awards 2025 and discuss our favorites. We also throw in some game predictions for the big "world premieres" we come to expect from The Game Awards. Get hyped!

Show Notes:
1:02 - Housekeeping
2:36 - The Outer Worlds 2 Review: When Choice Matters
31:08 - Dispatch is a Must Play of 2025
44:19 - The Balance of Fun and Work in Rockstar Games
1:10:41 - The Game Awards 2025: Nominees and What to Expect
1:53:38 - Upcoming Video Game Releases

 

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