Takeaways:
• The unexpected closure of 'God is a Geek' highlights the fragility of gaming media outlets today.
• 'Dragon Age Veil Guard' is in hot water with sales numbers that are downright dismal, falling short of expectations by a staggering 50%.
• Overwatch 2 is feeling the heat from fierce competitors, struggling to maintain player interest and relevance in a crowded market.
• The new NVIDIA graphics cards, the RX 5090 and 5080, face severe stock shortages, prompting concerns over scalpers and consumer frustration.
• Sony has backtracked on its controversial PSN login requirements for some upcoming games, providing relief to many gamers.
• No Man's Sky continues to impress with a robust update that adds significant new features, proving that perseverance pays off in game development.
Links referenced in this episode:
• godisageek.com (https://godisageek.com/)
Companies mentioned in this episode:
• God is a Geek
• Dragon Age
• Overwatch 2
• Marvel Rivals
• Division 2
• Sony
• No Man's Sky
• Bioware
• EA
• Blizzard
• Path of Exile 2
• Diablo 4
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance
• Assassin's Creed
• Star Wars Outlaws
• Prince of Persia
• Avatar
• Assassin's Creed Valhalla
• Helldivers 2
• Spider-Man 2
• Last of Us 2
• Horizon Zero Dawn
• Nvidia
• AMD