Episode 118: Yooka-Laylee, Shovel Knight and the Return of Platformers

Yooka-Layee is out today and we played it! We have our full impressions on whether or not you should buy it and does it bring back the nostalgia of Banjo-Kazooie? We also play some Nintendo Switch games such as Shovel Knight and Graceful Explosion Machine. In the news, we have Twitch and Steam making some big strides in the game sales space. Microsoft unveils Project Scorpio specifications and it's definitely much improved over the PS4 Pro, but will they improve their game library by launch? Finally, we have a great discussion on the return of platformers. Are they really making a comeback or is this just a blip in a world of changing video games? We take a trip to the past and discuss some of our favorite platforming experiences such as Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Daxter, Ratchet and Clank and Super Mario Bros. Show Notes: 03:14 - Yooka-Laylee 13:50 - Shovel Knight 22:18 - Graceful Explosion Machine 29:18 - Upcoming Video Game Releases 32:10 - Gaming News 56:12 - TIG Article of the Week 59:24 - Are Platformers Making a Comeback? The Inner Gamer is a podcast built for the casual gamer. Your weekly dose of video game news, reviews, opinions and discussions every Tuesday. Like what you hear? Share our podcast with your friends! Also be sure and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave us a review! You can find all of our social channels at www.theinnergamer.net. If you have any questions or suggestions please reach out to us at [email protected]. CREDITS: "Blue Groove Deluxe" by BlueFoxMusic on audiojungle.net Woman Announcer - Arie Guerra; Actress

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Credits:
"Blue Groove Deluxe" by BlueFoxMusic on audiojungle.net
Woman Announcer - Ariana Guerra; Actress
"Wisdom" by Super Nostalgia 64