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[WRITE-IN] Firelink Episode #60
Added 2025-03-27 16:05:37 +0000 UTCNintendo Direct, Nick's back from GDC, Assassin's Creed Shadows sales numbers and the Japanese AAA industry is crushing it right now. Lots to chat about tonight on Firelink!
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As a dad with 2 kids (1 Switch and 2 Switch Lites) physical games are still by far the easiest option.
Dread Pirate Mittens
2025-03-27 21:11:27 +0000 UTCMaybe it's just my recency bias, but it seems like more East Asian devs (not just the established Japanese powerhouses) are starting to break into the Western/US market more. Lies of P is from a Korean studio, Black Myth Wukong is from a Chinese studio, and some cool-looking upcoming games like Lost Soul Aside and Tides of Annihilation are both from Chinese teams. Is this a new phenomenon, or just something I haven't been paying attention to until now? Do you think these titles are outliers, or indicative of a trend?
TooManySpreadsheets
2025-03-27 19:46:32 +0000 UTCOnce again I don’t have a specific question this week. I just enjoy using these threads to wish you guys a good podcast and say I am looking forward to it.
Inverse Skies
2025-03-27 19:42:40 +0000 UTCMarty: What Japanese IP do you think is most deserving of a reboot/sequel? KC: What IP do you think would do well as a Genshin like/ crossover? Nick: Favorite thing you ate in California?
Blackmage
2025-03-27 19:42:03 +0000 UTCApril 2nd will be the next direct about the Switch 2. And predictions or hopes for the console
Ryan Petron
2025-03-27 18:49:55 +0000 UTCThe absolute cojones on those lil freaks in japan to get a last droplet of life out of the nintendo switch
Klaiton Alicea
2025-03-27 18:03:28 +0000 UTCI'm curious what your guy's opinions on the Virtual Game Card system Nintendo announced today. Seems like a step toward the original vision of the Xbox One without tying things to physical copies. Surprising how Nintendo is the only console maker that wants to experiment with additional incentives for buying digital games.
JikoDays
2025-03-27 17:59:43 +0000 UTCSsh no one tell Nick what Marty said last week about Halo 🤫
Cameron Gore
2025-03-27 16:41:15 +0000 UTCSince we're a just under a week away from the Switch 2 Direct, any predictions on what we'll see there?
Shua
2025-03-27 16:31:55 +0000 UTCWhatcha been watching: Any early thoughts or opinions on the initial cast release for Doomsday? Excited to see where it goes, but it feels like a lot of names are missing as well.
Steady Goblin Wood
2025-03-27 16:27:52 +0000 UTCThe release of AC: Shadows is proving more divisive than a normal Ubisoft release usually is and I'd love to hear you guys' thoughts on the topic. About if Shadows is benefitting from the culture war, if the game is actually a standout from other AC games in any significant way, about the ratio of people angry there's a black guy in it vs. people who just don't like Ubisoft titles, if Shadows' success means anything in the grand scheme of AAA "declining" as people keep hoping it will, that sort of thing. I can't really deny that I've been hoping that it would do well partially due to the culture war and partially due to my position on AAA games needing to exist to sustain the gaming industry but I know that feeds into the issue of AAA games remaining stagnant despite the industry's need for innovation. Which is ironic since I'm also really excited for the Raidou and Saga Frontier 2 remakes on Steam so perhaps I'm part of the problem
Ryallen
2025-03-27 16:18:05 +0000 UTCDo you think that the Nintendo Direct this morning should've been played alongside the Switch 2 direct or do you think there was some benefit to them having their own direct less than a week before the Switch 2 direct?
Pixel Grip
2025-03-27 16:16:37 +0000 UTCSince Nick is back from GDC, I'm wondering if there was ever a game you guys played at a past event (E3, GDC, etc) that didn't impress you at the show, but then turned out to be really good when it officially released?
Pixel Grip
2025-03-27 16:14:40 +0000 UTCHey, this episode is half a gross! Also, if viewers decide to take the leap Into game development will second wind be able to offer support? even if it's just a shout out?
Far Too Many Frogs
2025-03-27 16:12:41 +0000 UTCWhat grade would you give today's Nintendo Direct? I'd give it a B
Lil' Cass
2025-03-27 16:11:54 +0000 UTCOr PlayStation, Xbox, or even GOG? Just a thought
Lil' Cass
2025-03-27 16:11:00 +0000 UTCDoes anybody at Second Wind plan on playing Atomfall/will there be any coverage related to it?
Shelby Benton
2025-03-27 16:09:17 +0000 UTCWhen is Starstruck Vagabond getting onto the Switch, Nick?
Will Cooling
2025-03-27 16:07:13 +0000 UTC
