No Mans Sky Interview: Making Music for an Infinite Universe with 65daysofstatics Joe Shrewsbury DualShockers 2024-10-16 | No Mans Sky Interview: Making Music for an Infinite Universe with 65daysofstatics Joe Shrewsbury
We Played the BEST Games at Summer Game Fest | The Rundown DualShockers 2024-06-14 | In today's episode of The Rundown, Cristian ,Peter, and DualShockers Managing Editor, Sam Woods, discuss the best games they played at this year's Summer Game Fest.SUBSCRIBE for more SGF: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters:01:37 - Star Wars Outlaws06:58 - Phantom Blade Zero10:51 - Assassin's Creed Shadows14:20 - Marvel Rivals18:43 - Monster Hunter Wilds22:54 - Fear the Spotlight28:33 - Dragon Age The Veilgaurd34:34 - Metaphor ReFantazioOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#ninesols #hollowknight #metroidvania
Are we in a first party console drought? #playstation #xbox #summergamefest2024 DualShockers 2024-06-14 | I'm not sure we've been getting enough quality first party titles to justify the cost of next gen consoles...SUBSCRIBE for more Videos! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhCheck out the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=_ZWFvH8zpLc&t=1680sOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers#sony #playstation #playstation5 #microsoft #xboxseriesx #xboxseriess #xbox #summergamefest2024
The old Sony is GONE... #sony #playstation #liveservice #summergamefest2024 DualShockers 2024-06-12 | PlayStation is now focused on live service players more than game sales.SUBSCRIBE for more Videos! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhCheck out the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=_ZWFvH8zpLc&t=1680sOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers#sony #playstation #liveservice #summergamefest2024 #ps5 #concord #helldivers2
Great Games Keep Coming, But the Console Drought Continues | Save Room DualShockers 2024-06-11 | So far, the new PlayStation and Xbox console generation has been disappointing – with great first-party experiences fewer and farther between. Nearly four years into the life cycle, Summer Game Fest may finally give us a glimpse at the video games that will save us from the console drought. Or will it?SUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhSave Room is a shorter-form Video Essay series hosted by Cristian Macias. Check out the full playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsovxsggVJBMsXMmNv9ip_1lrn9bifpkJ&si=Kh3a2txCWk7bFOTB Chapters: 00:00 - Intro04:28 - The Console Drought17:32 - Summer Game FestOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comResources:PlayStation Lifestyle - playstationlifestyle.net/2024/05/17/playstation-active-players-ps3-ps4-ps-vita-ps5Push Square - pushsquare.com/news/2024/05/sony-committed-to-better-first-party-games-richer-experiences-more-ps5-users Music used (chronologically):CPU Plaza (Astro’s Playroom); Sony Preshow Music; Hearing Things (Armored Core VI); Terror in the Depths of the Fog (Silent Hill 2); Main Menu (Prey); Geoff Live Preshow Music; Everything is Going to be Ok (Prey)Additional photography and footage from:PixabaySynyster Shadow - youtube.com/watch?v=DIxUScfOQwg For copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#summergamefest2024 #stateofplay2024 #nintendodirect #stateofplay #summergamefest
The Vampires in Redfall are a JOKE #redfall #xbox #xboxseriesx #gamepass DualShockers 2024-06-10 | The vampires are still totally a mess.SUBSCRIBE for more Redfall! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhCheck out the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=8dIP82yXmzkOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers#xbox #xboxseriesx #arkane #arkanestudios #tangogameworks #videogames #shorts #redfall #gamepass
They Fixed ONE of Redfalls Problems #redfall #xbox #xboxseriesx DualShockers 2024-06-08 | At least they fixed that.SUBSCRIBE for more Redfall! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhCheck out the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=8dIP82yXmzkOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers#xbox #xboxseriesx #arkane #arkanestudios #tangogameworks #videogames #gamepass #shorts #redfall
Redfall STILL Sucks #redfall #xbox #arkanestudios DualShockers 2024-06-06 | I can't believe it's still this bad.SUBSCRIBE for more Redfall! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhCheck out the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=8dIP82yXmzkOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers#xbox #xboxseriesx #arkane #arkanestudios #tangogameworks #videogames #shorts #gamepass
Redfall is STILL a Dumpsterfire | Gaming Lit 101 DualShockers 2024-06-04 | Redfall still isn’t the game anyone wanted it to be and now that its development is totally finished, I guess it just never will be. SUBSCRIBE for more Gaming Lit 101! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:03 - They Could Have Turned It All Around01:09 - Redfall is a Finished Game Now02:45 - The Things Arkane Austin Has Fixed09:45 - Redfall is a Terrible Immersive Sim 14:51 - Redfall is Hardly a Multiplayer Game16:44 - The Best Part of Redfall...17:39 - The Vampires20:22 - The Things I Actually Like21:53 - How Did We Get Here?23:02 - None of This Is Arkane Austin's FaultSources:Microsoft is buying Bethesda, id, Arkane and more studios by Daniel Cooper: engadget.com/microsoft-buys-zenimax-bethesda-id-arkane-131006192.htmlXbox Is Shutting Down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, And More by Wesley LeBlanc: gameinformer.com/news/2024/05/07/xbox-is-shutting-down-arkane-austin-tango-gameworks-and-moreMicrosoft announces 4 studio closures–including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, creators of Prey and Hi-Fi Rush respectively by Harvey Randall: pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/microsoft-announces-4-studio-closuresincluding-arkane-austin-and-tango-gameworks-creators-of-prey-and-hi-fi-rush-respectivelyMicrosoft closes Austin-Based Arkane Studios; 96 laid off amid wave of tech downsizing by Beck Andrew Salgado: statesman.com/story/business/2024/05/09/arkane-austin-layoffs-microsoft-studios-tango-gameworks-alpha-dog-games/73626442007Microsoft Destroyed Arkane Austin but the Studio’s Soul is Indestructible by Matt Purslow: ign.com/articles/microsoft-destroyed-arkane-austin-but-the-studios-soul-is-indestructibleRemembering Prey, Arkane Austin’s masterpiece by Nic Reuben: rockpapershotgun.com/remembering-prey-arkane-austins-masterpieceReport: Redfall Development So Troubled Devs Hoped Microsoft Would Cancel by Hope Pisoni: pastemagazine.com/games/arkane/redfall/report-redfall-development-so-troubled-devs-hoped-microsoft-would-cancelRedfall has been in development for four years by Patrick Dane: gamesradar.com/redfall-has-been-in-development-for-four-yearsInside the Making of Redfall, Xbox’s Latest Misfire by Jason Schreier: bnnbloomberg.ca/inside-the-making-of-redfall-xbox-s-latest-misfire-1.1927501Credits:Hallway Ambience: A SoundEffectsFactory original production & recording made for YouTubePencil Sound Effects from Gfx Sounds.gfxsounds.com/free-sound-effectsFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#redfall #arkane #xbox
Nine Sols 22-Minute Gameplay Dive | The Rundown DualShockers 2024-05-29 | In today's episode of The Rundown, Cristian and Peter take a look at the newly released action-platformer from Red Candle Games, Nine Sols.SUBSCRIBE for more Nine Sols: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#ninesols #hollowknight #metroidvania
The Making of Disney Illusion Island | A Video Game Documentary DualShockers 2024-05-28 | Making games is never easy, but when the rug gets pulled out from under a studio partway through development, it can be challenging to bounce back. This is the story of Dlala Studios and the obstacles it had to overcome to create Disney Illusion Island.SUBSCRIBE for more Disney Illusion Island! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#disneyillusionisland #disney #metroidvania
Understanding Senuas Psychosis before Hellblade 2 #hellblade2 #hellblade #xbox DualShockers 2024-05-24 | Understanding Senua's psychosis is key to dealing with her grief and trauma.SUBSCRIBE for more Hellblade 2! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhCheck out the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=OS0BOWhmUfY Our Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers#hellblade2 #senuassaga #xbox #shorts
How Hellblade 2 does Subtitles #hellblade2 #senuassaga DualShockers 2024-05-22 | How do we make out what's real between all the different voices?SUBSCRIBE for more Hellblade 2! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhCheck out the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=OS0BOWhmUfY Our Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers#hellblade2 #senuassaga #xbox #shorts
Enotria: The Last Song 20-Minute Demo Gameplay Dive | The Rundown DualShockers 2024-05-22 | In today's episode of The Rundown, Cristian and Peter take a look at the demo for Enotria: The Last Song, an upcoming indie soulslike.SUBSCRIBE for more Enotria: The Last Song: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#enotria #eldenring #liesofp
Hellblade 2 Analysis - Understanding Senuas Trauma (Spoiler-Free) | Save Room DualShockers 2024-05-21 | Senua finally returns for the next chapter of her story in Hellblade 2. There's only one problem: she still has trauma left to work through. And her psychosis isn't helping.SUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters: 00:00 - Intro01:23- Explaining Psychosis07:37 - Hellblade I12:26 - Hellblade IIOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comResources:Polygon - polygon.com/2017/9/15/16316014/hellblade-senuas-sacrifice-mental-illnessNew Statesman - newstatesman.com/encounter/2024/01/daniel-freeman-psychosis-mental-healthMusic used (chronologically):Bridge Combat (Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice); Frontend (Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice); Hel Beach (Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice); Meadow Guitar (Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice); Menu (Senua's Saga: Hellblade II); Meadow Music (Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice)For copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#hellblade #hellblade2
WHO IS JOEL?? #helldivers2 #ps5 #maleveloncreek DualShockers 2024-05-18 | He's got a lot to answer for after what happened at Malevelon Creek.SUBSCRIBE for more Helldivers 2! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhCheck out the full video here: Our Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers#helldivers2 #ps5 #helldivers #videogames #shorts
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes: 23-Minute Gameplay Dive | The Rundown DualShockers 2024-05-16 | In today's episode of The Rundown, Peter and Cristian take a look at the new cosmic horror puzzle game, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, the latest release from developer Simogo and publisher Annapurna Interactive.SUBSCRIBE for more Lorelei and the Laser Eyes: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#loreleiandthelasereyes #annapurna #sayonarawildhearts #animalwell #thewitness
What Makes #helldivers2 SO Good? #ps5 DualShockers 2024-05-14 | I mean, it's also just really fun.SUBSCRIBE for more Helldivers 2! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhCheck out the full video here: Our Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers#helldivers2 #ps5 #helldivers #videogames #shorts
Helldivers 2 Saved Live-Service Games | Gaming Lit 101 DualShockers 2024-05-14 | What makes Helldivers 2 so good? There are a few answers to that question, but each one points to a single, overarching answer: the Helldivers community. SUBSCRIBE for more Gaming Lit 101! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:03 - What makes Helldivers 2 so good?01:50 - Helldivers 2’s story is told in real-time05:37 - The story is actually each player’s experience08:16 - The propaganda of Arrowhead Studios11:20 - Helldivers 2 is just fun, okay?14:46 - The experience extends outside of the gameSources:Helldivers 2 is already one of PlayStation’s all-time bestsellers, and it’s all thanks to the PC version by Hope Bellingham: gamesradar.com/games/third-person-shooter/helldivers-2-is-already-one-of-playstations-all-time-bestsellers-and-its-all-thanks-to-the-pc-versionHelldivers 2 is USA’s best-selling game of the year so far, with nearly 60% of sales on PC by Chris Scullion: videogameschronicle.com/news/helldivers-2-is-usas-best-selling-game-of-the-year-so-far-with-nearly-60-of-sales-on-pcHelldivers 2 Players Losing It Over The Fall Of ‘Robot Vietnam’ by Moises Taveras: kotaku.com/helldivers-2-malevelon-creek-lost-planet-1851294327One Helldivers 2 Dev Is In Charge Of The War Like A D&D Dungeon Master by James Troughton: thegamer.com/one-helldivers-2-dev-is-in-charge-of-the-war-like-a-dd-dungeon-masterBungie will no longer sell randomized loot boxes in Destiny 2 by Rebekah Valentine: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bungie-will-no-longer-sell-randomized-loot-boxes-in-destiny-2Suicide Squad Boss Downplays Live-Service Elements Of Obvious Live-Service Game by Zack Zwiezen: kotaku.com/suicide-squad-live-service-always-online-co-op-shooter-1851149041Sony Commits to Launch Just Six of PlayStation’s 12 Live Service Games by March 2026 by Wesley Yin-Poole: ign.com/articles/sony-commits-to-launch-just-six-of-playstations-12-live-service-games-by-march-2026Helldivers 2 gets delisted in more countries without PSN access, blindsided devs call for it to be “available worldwide” by Kaan Serin: gamesradar.com/games/third-person-shooter/helldivers-2-gets-delisted-in-more-countries-without-psn-access-blindsided-devs-call-for-it-to-be-available-worldwide/#:~:text=Helldivers%202%20is%20still%20being,its%20hugely%20controversial%20PSN%20mandate.Helldivers 2 was delisted by Sony, not Steam, Valve rep says by Vikki Blake: eurogamer.net/helldivers-2-was-delisted-by-sony-not-steam-valve-rep-saysSony is making a multiplayer Horizon game by Jay Peters: theverge.com/2022/12/16/23512960/sony-playstation-horizon-multiplayer-game-jobsCredits:Hallway Ambience: A SoundEffectsFactory original production & recording made for YouTubePencil Sound Effects from Gfx Sounds.gfxsounds.com/free-sound-effectsFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#helldivers #helldivers2 #arrowhead
Animal Well 21-Minute Gameplay Dive | The Rundown DualShockers 2024-05-09 | In today's episode of The Rundown, Peter and Cristian take a look at the new metroidvania-puzzle platformer Animal Well, the first and highly anticipated release from the videogamedunkey publisher BigMode. SUBSCRIBE for more Animal Well: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#animalwell #bigmode #dunkey
Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns Contra DLC 33-Minute Gameplay Dive | The Rundown DualShockers 2024-05-09 | In today's episode of The Rundown, Peter and Cristian play the new Contra DLC, Operation Guns, coming to Vampire Survivors - the roguelike shoot 'em up from Poncle. SUBSCRIBE for more Vampire Survivors: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#vampiresurvivors #contra #roguelike #twilight
Do You Remember Nintendos First Battle Royale? | Save Room DualShockers 2024-05-07 | Do you remember the cult-classic gamecube game Kirby Air Ride? What if I told you it had a mode that would become one of the first battle royale games ever made? Well, sort of.SUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters: 00:00 - Intro02:43 - Battle Royale06:04 - Kirby Air Ride17:27 - Nintendo Switch OnlineOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comResources:Masahiro Sakruai on Creating Games - youtube.com/watch?v=bRDAYgRns4E Akshon Esports - youtube.com/watch?v=AfTrxVIvoRk&t=3s Floating Door (Severed Steel & Echo Point Nova) - youtube.com/channel/UC8uapRu8ei9OHmn8hfjW0AQ Music used (chronologically):Splash Canyon (Sonic Riders); New World Order (Severed Steel); Warzone 2 Lobby (Call of Duty); Menu (Kirby Air Ride); Dense Fog (Kirby Air Ride); City Trial (Kirby Air Ride); Menu (Apex Legends); Air Glider (Kirby Air Ride); Royal Days (Personal 5); Multiplayer Menu (Call of Duty Black Ops 4); Icarus (Echo Point Nova)Additional photography and footage from:Pixabay, Motion ArrayElite Alpha - youtube.com/watch?v=zVxMO5_0gNM For copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#kirbyairride #fortnite #callofduty #splatoon3 #mariokart8deluxe #apexlegends #warzone #battleroyale
Endless Ocean Luminous 24 Minute Gameplay Dive | The Rundown DualShockers 2024-05-02 | In today's episode of The Rundown, Peter and Cristian go under the sea to take some pictures of fish in Endless Ocean Luminous.SUBSCRIBE for more Endless Ocean: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#endlessocean #nintendo #switch
Stellar Blade, Jiggle Physics, and the Male Gaze | Gaming Lit 101 DualShockers 2024-04-30 | Why is Stellar Blade so controversial? What does “the male gaze” even mean? Why does Eve jiggle like that? Let’s unpack it.SUBSCRIBE for more Gaming Lit 101! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:03 - What’s Up With Eve?02:05 - Stellar Blade Analysis06:18 - The Male Gaze and Free-Moving Cameras09:21 - The Jiggle Physics12:21 - “But What About BLANK?”14:55 - Understanding Male Gaze AnalysisSources:Stellar Blade and the Male Gaze by Issy Van Der Velde:inverse.com/gaming/stellar-blade-the-male-gaze-sweet-babyStellar Blade: Who Is the Real-Life Model Eve Is Based On? By Sammy Barker:pushsquare.com/guides/stellar-blade-who-is-the-real-life-model-eve-is-based-onVisual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema by Laura Mulvey: https://www.amherst.edu/system/files/media/1021/Laura%20Mulvey%2C%20Visual%20Pleasure.pdfStellar Blade Developers Paid ‘Special Attention’ to Eve’s Backside by Suraj Santlani:gamerant.com/stellar-blade-eve-backside-special-attention2B and the Male Gaze by Moses Nassar:mosesnassar.medium.com/2b-and-the-male-gaze-139c875632d5Dead Island Riptide’s bloody torso statue sparks anger, confusion by Brian Crecente:polygon.com/2013/1/15/3878810/dead-island-riptides-bloody-torso-statue-sparks-anger-shockCredits:Hallway Ambience: A SoundEffectsFactory original production & recording made for YouTubePencil Sound Effects from Gfx Sounds.gfxsounds.com/free-sound-effectsFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#stellarblade #nierautomata #bayonetta
Another Crabs Treasure Gameplay Dive | The Rundown DualShockers 2024-04-25 | In today's episode of The Rundown, Peter Hunt Szpytek and Cristian Macias play through an early section of Another Crab's Treasure - the new soulslike action-adventure from developer Aggro Crab.SUBSCRIBE for more gameplay dives: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#anothercrabstreasure #stellarblade #darksouls #eldenring #sekiro
Stellar Blades Gameplay Problem #stellarblade #mirrorsedge #titanfall2 DualShockers 2024-04-24 | How would you define great gameplay? Often, it’s the movement mechanics that help great gameplay come together. And in this regard, I’m not sure if Stellar Blade feels good to play. SUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhCheck out the full video here: youtu.be/xZF4KWnp7qQOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers#stellarblade #mirrorsedge #fortnite #callofduty #haloinfinite
The Problem with Stellar Blade’s Gameplay | Save Room DualShockers 2024-04-23 | How would you define great gameplay? Often, it’s the movement mechanics that help great gameplay come together. And in this regard, I’m not sure if Stellar Blade feels good to play. SUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters: 00:00 - Intro01:36 - Stellar Blade10:55 - Mirror’s Edge18:59 - ConclusionOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comResources:Mirror’s Edge Archive – mirrorsedgearchive.orgIGN – ign.com/articles/stellar-blade-dev-talks-inspirations-and-yes-nier-automata-is-right-up-therePolygon - polygon.com/2016/5/25/11758974/designing-mirrors-edge-the-making-of-a-franchiseMusic used (chronologically):Home Screen (Stellar Blade); Duo des Fleurs; Main Menu (Stellar Blade); Overworld (Stellar Blade demo; Rays of Light (NIER Automata); Still Alive (Mirror’s Edge); Heat (Mirror’s Edge); Camp (Stellar Blade)Additional photography and footage from:PixabayFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#stellarblade #mirrorsedge #fortnite #callofduty #haloinfinite
No Rest For The Wicked Gameplay Dive | The Rundown DualShockers 2024-04-22 | In the inaugural episode of The Rundown, Peter Hunt Szpytek and Cristian Macias play through the opening area of Moon Studios' new action RPG, No Rest for the Wicked. SUBSCRIBE for more gameplay dives: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#norestforthewicked #ori #oriandtheblindforest
When Did Video Games Get So Political? | Gaming Lit 101 DualShockers 2024-04-16 | Since when did all games become political? Newsflash: they always have been.SUBSCRIBE for more Gaming Lit 101! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:03 - Gaming at Face-Value02:19 - Bad-Faith Actors04:03 - “Apolitical” Video Games Are Impossible07:16 - Learning Lessons Teaches Us Political Ideas10:09 - The “(Anti-) Woke Mob”13:38 - The Grift16:35 - Kick These People OutSources:The Architects of the Iraq War: Where Are They Now? by Jon Schwarz: theintercept.com/2023/03/15/iraq-war-where-are-they-nowOil and the Decision to Invade Iraq by John S. Duffield: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1089&context=political_science_facpub20 years on, remembering the mess of misinformation that propelled the Iraq War by Pien Huang: npr.org/2023/03/18/1164565624/20-years-on-remembering-the-mess-of-misinformation-that-propelled-the-iraq-warThe Not So Hidden Israeli Politics of ‘The Last of Us Part II’ by Emanuel Maibergvice.com/en/article/bv8da4/the-not-so-hidden-israeli-politics-of-the-last-of-us-part-iiHelldivers 2’s Politics Appear To Be Flying Over The Heads Of Some by Paul Tassi: forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/04/07/helldivers-2s-politics-appear-to-be-flying-over-the-heads-of-some/?sh=77dee4e65f1a129 Rapid-Fire Questions About Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: youtube.com/watch?v=UtTd3_2WjEg&t=211sUbisoft: Far Cry 6 Is Not Trying to Make a Political Statement About Cuba by Adam Bankhurst: ign.com/articles/far-cry-6-cuba-political-statementUbisoft ‘knows its games are political’, says former creative director by Andy Robinson: videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-knows-its-games-are-political-says-former-creative-directorEx-Red 5 staffers blast Mark Kirn’s ‘destructive’ behavior by Justin Olivetti: engadget.com/2014-04-02-ex-red-5-staffers-blast-mark-kerns-destructive-behavior.htmlCredits:Hallway Ambience: A SoundEffectsFactory original production & recording made for YouTubePencil Sound Effects from Gfx Sounds.gfxsounds.com/free-sound-effectsFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#helldivers2 #callofduty #nierautomata
Who Killed Gaming? #fortnite #ubisoft #callofduty DualShockers 2024-04-10 | It's a video game murder mystery!SUBSCRIBE for video essays! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhCheck out the full video here: youtu.be/OlBNl706J-g Our Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers#baldursgate3 #shadowheart #larianstudios #videogames #shorts
Who Killed Gaming? A Save Room Murder Mystery DualShockers 2024-04-09 | I've seen the claims that video games are dead. And if that's true, then who did it? From a focus on revenue to corporate oversight, let's find out who's really to blame in this Save Room Murder Mystery special. Partly inspired by: Patrick Willems - youtube.com/watch?v=RQF82Kj-v0E&t=550sSUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters: 00:00 - Intro01:45 - Suspect 112:11 - Suspect 222:20 - Suspect 332:04 - Suspect 4Our Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comResources:GameSpot - gamespot.com/articles/video-game-industry-layoffs-are-worse-than-ever-how-did-we-get-here/1100-6521799NPR - npr.org/2024/02/19/1232527477/what-layoffs-in-the-video-game-industry-mean-for-developers-and-the-games-we-lovRaycevick - youtube.com/watch?v=LSeKnsLb6IQVoxel - youtube.com/watch?v=y8wM-TVIqSA&t=732sMusic used (chronologically):It's Raining Somewhere Else (Undertale); Noire Clarinet (L.A. Noire); Night Time (Comma Music); Trumpet Meditation (Comma Music); Rain on Brick (Katana Zero); W.A.R.P. (Sam & Max Save the World); After Midnight (Comma Music); Nocturne (Katana Zero); Evening Jazz (Comma Music); The Field Autopsy (Disco Elysium); Home is Where the Ground Is (Dropsy); Minor 9th (L. A. Noire); Kierkegard's Neon Lights (Dropsy); Murder on the Owl Express (A Hat in Time)Additional photography and footage from:PixabayFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#fortnite #dragonsdogma2 #finalfantasy7rebirth #callofduty
What the underwear in #baldursgate3 tells us #gaming #cyberpunk2077 DualShockers 2024-04-03 | I can't be the only one thinking it, right?SUBSCRIBE for more Baldur's Gate 3! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhCheck out the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=kKt0RLYFe0wOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers#baldursgate3 #shadowheart #larianstudios #videogames #shorts
I Learned Everything There is to Know About Birdo This Week | Gaming Lit 101 DualShockers 2024-04-02 | I’ve always thought Birdetta was magnificent, but I had no idea just how little I knew about her until now. Join me down the rabbit hole, protect trans kids.SUBSCRIBE for more Gaming Lit 101! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:14 - Nintendo doesn’t know what to do about Birdetta03:01 - Birdetta isn’t Nintendo’s only trans character04:33 - Trans representation is tricky06:45 - We must demand brave representation08:30 - Why trans representation matters11:10 - Character creators let us understand ourselves13:39 - What does GOOD transgender representation look like?16:21 - We ALL must continue to learn and growSources:Transgender woman faces charges for using women’s locker room with YMCA’s permission by Clara Faith: upnorthlive.com/news/nation-world/no-law-was-broken-transgender-woman-charged-for-permitted-use-of-womens-locker-room-transphobia-homophobia-gender-identity-lgbtq-rights-human-rights-public-indecency-bathroom-ohioDonald Trump Wins Two Golf Tournaments in One Week by Billie Schwab Dunn: newsweek.com/donald-trump-wins-two-golf-tournaments-1880189Vivian, Nintendo’s Pink-Haired Trans Ghost, Is Making a Comeback by Samantha Riedel: them.us/story/vivian-trans-ghost-nintendo-paper-mario-rereleaseLong Live Birdo, Trans Icon by Jake Hall: techradar.com/gaming/long-live-birdo-trans-iconGames Need To Stop Being Afraid Of The Word ‘Transgender’ by Stacey Henley: thegamer.com/video-games-stop-being-afraid-word-transgenderThe Last Of Us Understands That Deadnames Are Complicated by Jade King: thegamer.com/the-last-of-us-understands-that-deadnames-are-complicatedI Don’t Know How To Explain To You That You Should Care About Other People by Kayla Chadwick: huffpost.com/entry/i-dont-know-how-to-explain-to-you-that-you-should_b_59519811e4b0f078efd98440I’m a Transgender Woman Because of Video Games by Riley Constantine:escapistmagazine.com/im-a-transgender-woman-because-of-video-gamesThe Industry Is Divided On How To Write Video Game Romance by Kenneth Shepard: escapistmagazine.com/im-a-transgender-woman-because-of-video-gamesBirdo Deserves Better From Nintendo & Mario Games by Kyle Gratton: screenrant.com/birdo-deserves-better-nintendo-mario-trans-identity-genderTell Me Why and the Limits of Positive Trans Representation by Carolyn Petit:carolynpetit.medium.com/tell-me-why-and-the-limits-of-positive-trans-representation-d84180a21b6cCredits:Hallway Ambience: A SoundEffectsFactory original production & recording made for YouTubePencil Sound Effects from Gfx Sounds.gfxsounds.com/free-sound-effectsFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#birdo #papermario #thelastofus
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Succeeds Where Remake Fails | Save Room DualShockers 2024-03-26 | I 've never played the original Final Fantasy 7, but I always sort of knew it was one of the greatest RPGs ever made. So, when Remake released, I finally tried it out, but was disappointed the game didn't end up clicking with me. That all changed with 7 Rebirth.SUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters: 00:00 - Intro02:31 - FF7 Remake09:21 - FF7 RebirthOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comMusic used (chronologically):Title Screen (Final Fantasy XVI); Ancient Futures (Tunic); Frostfall (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim); Inside the Wall (Stray); The Black Shroud Field (Final Fantasy XIV); Prelude (Final Fantasy X); Zack and Aerith (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth); Tutorial Battle - Tifa (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth); Stillwind (Final Fantasy XVI); Fight For Us Stamp - Bow Wow Wow (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth)Additional photography and footage from:PixabayFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#finalfantasy7rebirth #finalfantasy7remake #finalfantasy16
I Used EA Sports FC to Predict the Premier League Winner | Save Room DualShockers 2024-03-19 | This year, the race for the premier league title is tighter than ever. With the advancement of AI in gaming, we put the title race to the ultimate test using EA Sports FC. Who will be crowned champion of the simulation league: Arsenal, Liverpool, or Manchester City?SUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters: 00:00 - Intro03:19 - Simulation Game19:20 - Artifice from ArtificialOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comResources:AI and TLOU - youtube.com/watch?v=BghECmeLda0AI and Games - youtube.com/watch?v=j3LW5no-5Ao Music used (chronologically):Air (Ghostrunner); Galaxy Map (Mass Effect); Cloudy Day (Cyberpunk 2077); Main Menu (Devil May Cry 5); Orbit of Glass (Halo 2); Yesterday’s Sky (Citizen Sleeper); Redwood Colonnade (Tunic); Fortress of Lies (NieR Automata)Additional photography and footage from:PixabayFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#easportsfc #thelastofuspart2 #intothespiderverse
The Baldurs Gate 3 Underwear Rabbit Hole | Gaming Lit 101 DualShockers 2024-03-12 | I've lost my mind thinking about the underwear in Baldur's Gate 3. SUBSCRIBE for more Baldur's Gate 3! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:14 - The Baldur's Gate 3 Underwear Rabbit Hole01:39 - Video Games and Sexuality03:54 - Small Details Get Us Invested06:38 - Underwear Tells Us Things About Characters08:23 - Mundanity Connects to Humanity09:50 - Why We Even Wear Underwear11:56 - The Cast of Baldur's Gate 3 is Hot14:33 - What Sets Baldur's Gate 3 Apart From Other RPGs17:56 - Baldur's Gate 3 Shows the Human Side of RomanceSources:Hot Coffee controversy grows as Hilary Clinton weighs in by Rob Fahey:https://www.gamesindustry.biz/hot-coffee-controversy-grows-as-hilary-clinton-weighs-inInclusive, Provocative...and Downright Horny, Baldur's Gate 3 Gets Sex Right by Zackery Cuevas:pcmag.com/opinions/inclusive-provocativeand-downright-horny-baldurs-gate-3-gets-sex-rightThe Industry Is Divided On How To Write Video Game Romance by Kenneth Shepard:kotaku.com/video-game-romance-playersexual-baldurs-gate-dragon-age-1851253394The Non-Binary Experience in Baldur's Gate 3 Totally Rocks by Jervon Perkins:dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-non-binary-experienceBaldur's Gate 3 Devs Hired Intimacy Coordinators To Help With Its Sex Scenes by Isaiah Colbert:kotaku.com/baldur-s-gate-3-bear-sex-scene-intimacy-coordinator-dnd-1850679456What's The Deal With Underwear In Baldur's Gate 3? by Stacey Henley:thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-underwear-camp-companionsGen Z Teens Want Less Sex on Screen, According to New UCLA Study by Jaden Thompson:variety.com/2023/tv/news/sex-on-screen-ucla-study-gen-z-teens-young-adults-1235768046Credits:Hallway Ambience: A SoundEffectsFactory original production & recording made for YouTubePencil Sound Effects from Gfx Sounds.gfxsounds.com/free-sound-effectsFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#baldursgate3 #skyrim #cyberpunk2077
Helldivers 2 is (Terrifyingly) Beautiful | Save Room DualShockers 2024-03-05 | Helldivers 2 has a lot to say with all its bombs and explosions beyond patriotic satire: Fire. Blood. Lead. Napalm. War is beautiful. But only when it’s used to remind us how terrifying it truly is.SUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters: 00:00 - Intro03:51 - War Has Changed11:51 - The Propaganda Machine16:55 - The SublimeOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comMusic used (chronologically):Dropzone Theme (Helldivers 2); Main Theme (Helldivers 2); Galactic Map (Helldivers 2); Main Menu (Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots); Napalm Blanket (Rising Storm 2); R U Still In 2 It (Spec Ops: The Line); The Edge (Spec Ops: The Line); Irreversible (Battlefield 2042); Terminid ambience (Helldivers 2); Surfing Guitar (Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater)Additional photography and footage from:PixabayFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#helldivers2 #specopstheline #callofduty #battlefield
Is Persona 3 Reload BETTER Than Persona 3? DualShockers 2024-02-27 | Persona 3 has the reputation of being one of the best JRPGs ever made, so, naturally, people have begun to wonder how Persona 3 Reload compares. So, I played them both so that you didn't have to.SUBSCRIBE for more PERSONA 3 RELOAD: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters:00:00 - Intro00:13 - What is the Definitive Version of Persona 3?01:55 - Persona 3 Portable's Presentation is Very Different04:01 - Persona 3 Reload's UI Changes the Feel06:40 - The Persona 3 Reload Tone Problem09:47 - New Persona Games Are Missing That SMT Oomph12:50 - Hey, Where's the FeMC?13:22 - Various Persona 3 Nitpicks 14:17 - Is Persona 3 Reload Better Than Persona 3?Our Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#persona3reload #atlus #persona3
Top 10 Survival Crafting Games to Play in 2024 DualShockers 2024-02-21 | Crafting games have always been popular and in 2024 they're more popular than ever. With new survival crafting games coming out each month, here are our picks for the ten best ones you can sink your time into this year.Sponsored by Nightingale.SUBSCRIBE for more Survival Games: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#palworld #minecraft #sonsoftheforest
Nightingales Historical Tourism - When Games Use Real People | Save Room DualShockers 2024-02-20 | Have you ever wondered why some games use people from the real world as characters? Well, there’s a good reason for it. But not every game does it right. SUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhThis video is brought to you by Nightingale Releasing February 20th on Steam in Early Access: playngale.com/4p6ftpuvChapters: 00:00 - Intro03:28 - Nightingale and real people12:35 - We’ve gotta talk about Fortnite16:00 - Spider-Man and avoiding dissonanceOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comResources:Time - time.com/6092587/i-have-dream-speech-fortnitePolygon - polygon.com/22667591/fortnite-mlk-event-march-through-time-epic-blackahaven-black-historyMusic used (chronologically):Multiplayer Menu (Call of Duty: Black Ops); To Know, Water (Abzu); Flight, Ambience (Mirror’s Edge); Main Menu (Disco Elysium)); Nomai Ruins (Outer Wilds); Menu Theme (L.A. Noire)Additional photography and footage from:PixabayFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#nightingale #fortnite #spiderman2 #deathstranding
Nightingale Preview: A Refreshing Take on the Survival Genre DualShockers 2024-02-16 | Nightingale is a refreshing take on the survival genre, with interesting complexity introduced through it’s realm system and confident identity surrounding the narrative and gameplay mechanics. But it’s early game foundation might be too familiar for those looking for a complete revolution of the genre from the start.SUBSCRIBE for more Nightingale: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: / dualshockers Twitter: / dualshockers Instagram: / dualshockers For more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#nightingale #palworld #fortnite #pacificdrive
Heres Why There Are So Many Video Game Remakes | Gaming Lit 101 DualShockers 2024-02-13 | Have you ever noticed the sheer amount of remakes that are published each year? Today, we're diving into the deceptively simple answer about why that is.SUBSCRIBE for more remakes! ►► http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:12 - What's With All the Video Game Remakes?01:59 - Remake vs. Remaster03:26 - Is the Games Industry Out of Ideas?04:27 - Game Development is Risky05:27 - Games Cost A LOT of Money to Make07:02 - Everything Hinges on Brand Recognition Now08:10 - Consumer Expectations09:16 - Shouldn't We Want Something More?10:55 - There Are Other Directions For Studios to Take12:17 - Reimagine NOT Retread13:59 - Remasters Aren't the Perfect Solution14:51 - What Can We Do?16:29 - Support Studios? I Guess??17:29 - Remakes Can Miss the Point of ArtSources:Uncharted: Drake's Fortune remake "considered" by Sony, report suggests by Victoria Kennedy:eurogamer.net/uncharted-drakes-fortune-remake-rumoured-to-be-in-the-works-at-playstationDon't Get Too Excited About the Pokemon Gold and Silver Switch Remake Rumor by Dalton Cooper:gamerant.com/pokemon-gold-silver-remake-switchCrash Bandicoot is Back--Is the Video Game Industry Out of Ideas? by Phil Hornshaw:complex.com/pop-culture/a/philhornshaw/crash-bandicoot-remastered-video-game-rebootsHas the Video Game Industry Run Out of Ideas? by Michael Arndt:bloomberg.com/news/articles/2009-07-29/has-the-video-game-industry-run-out-of-ideasTurns Out The Hardest Part of Making a Game Is...Everything by Rebekah Valentine:ign.com/articles/turns-out-hardest-part-making-game-everythingThe catastrophe of the Insomniac hack goes way beyond leaked games by Nicole Carpenter:polygon.com/24009631/insomniac-games-leak-hack-rhysida-files-breachA $300 Million 'Spider-Man 2' Budget, Sony's Future And AAA Unsustainability by Pail Tassi:forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/12/21/a-300-million-spider-man-2-budget-sonys-future-and-aaa-unsustainability/?sh=424456623dc2The face of PlayStation: Shuhei Yoshida on the joy and future of video games by Keza Macdonald:theguardian.com/games/2023/apr/24/shuhei-yoshida-playstation-video-games-sony-bafta-fellowship-awardThe Last of Us 2 and Horizon Forbidden West's Budgets Accidentally Revealed in Poorly-Redacted Document by Kat Bailey:ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-2-and-horizon-forbidden-wests-budgets-revealed-ftc-documentsWhy did Alan Wake 2 take 13 years to make? by Connor Makar:vg247.com/alan-wake-2-previous-generations#:~:text=While%20Lake%20and%20his%20peers,(fittingly)%20in%20the%20dark.Iwata Asks: The "What in The World" List:nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Majora-s-Mask-3D/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Majora-s-Mask-3D/4-The-What-in-The-World-List/4-The-What-in-The-World-List-959837.htmlMajor Xbox influencers pull support over multiplatform rumours by Chris Scullion: videogameschronicle.com/news/major-xbox-influencers-pull-support-over-multiplatform-rumoursCredits:Hallway Ambience: A SoundEffectsFactory original production & recording made for YouTubePencil Sound Effects from Gfx Sounds.gfxsounds.com/free-sound-effectsFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#persona3reload #finalfantasy7rebirth #silenthill2
Is Lies of P ACTUALLY a Soulslike? | Save Room DualShockers 2024-02-06 | What Defines a Soulslike? Is it difficult combat and a mysterious setting? Or something more? With word of mouth claiming Lies of P to be one of the best non-FromSoftware souls games, I put the definitions to the test to figure out if it’s actually a Soulslike.SUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters: 00:00 - Intro05:15 - Souls definitions10:23 - Combat18:06 - Lore and Setting27:24 - The fourth definitionOur Social Media:Facebook: / dualshockers Twitter: / dualshockers Instagram: / dualshockers For more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comResources:VaatiVidya - I Played Armored Core 6. It’s incredible.DualShockers - Lies of P is OverdesignedFextralife - Lies of P Patch NotesMusic used (chronologically):Character Creation Theme (Demon’s Souls); A Moment’s Peace (Dark Souls); Sculptor of the Dilapidated Temple (Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice); Hunter’s Dream (Bloodborne); Strength and Discipline (Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice); Hotel Krat (Lies of P); Limgrave (Elden Ring); Leyndell, Royal Capital (Elden Ring); Great Underground Rivers (Elden Ring); Menu Theme (Lies of P); Fascination (Lies of P); Feel (Lies of P); Misty E’rA (Lies of P)Additional photography and footage from:PixabayFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#liesofp #eldenring #bloodborne #sekiro
Is Resident Evil 4 Remake BETTER Than Resident Evil 4? DualShockers 2024-01-30 | Resident Evil 4 is one of the greatest games of all time, so the Resident Evil 4 remake had some big shoes to fill when it launched last year. Comparisons between the two are pretty natural, but I think there's one game that's clearly superior.SUBSCRIBE for more RESIDENT EVIL: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters:00:00 - Intro00:02 - Resident Evil 4 Needs No Introduction00:55 - RE4 Camera Controls01:41 - The Disadvantage Players Have03:16 - RE4 Remake's Lack of Tension04:33 - RE4's Controls are Good, Actually05:41 - The COMBAT06:59 - Why Resident Evil 4 Remake Is So Different08:56 - The Importance of RE4's Writing11:48 - The Resident Evil 4 Remake Is Too Safe13:03 - Is Resident Evil 4 Remake Better Than Resident Evil 4?Our Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockers"Reset" by Alex Productions:"Alex Productions - Reset" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVAMusic promoted by BreakingCopyright: youtube.com/watch?v=uPv3GapsWGY&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkLXndBWiLMSxRHu9VKeuQve&index=3For more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#ResidentEvil4 #Capcom #ResidentEvil4Remake
Reus 2 - Exclusive Release Date Gameplay Reveal Trailer DualShockers 2024-01-29 | Reus 2 is the long-awaited follow-up to the 2013 God game. In it, players control giant godlike creatures to terraform different planets to make them livable for humanity. Reus 2 launches exclusively on Steam on May 23, 2024, and can be wishlisted here: store.steampowered.com/app/1875060/Reus_2SUBSCRIBE for more Reus 2: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#reus2 #godgame #gametrailers
The Importance of God of War Ragnarok Valhalla | Save Room DualShockers 2024-01-23 | God of War Ragnarok Valhalla isn’t just another run-of-the-mill dlc. Like some of the best roguelites before it, Valhalla utilizes rogue systems and mechanics with meaningful intention to elevate its story. And this design practice might be the future of AAA gaming.SUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters: 00:00 - Intro03:00 - Rogue definitions and design principles07:08 - God of War Valhalla and rogue intentions11:37 - Pantoums and roguelite narratives19:43 - The future of AAA gamingOur Social Media:Facebook: / dualshockers Twitter: / dualshockers Instagram: / dualshockers For more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comResources:Kinda Funny Games - Returnal & Hades are Changing Gaming | The Blessing ShowThe Berlin InterpretationRock Paper Shotgun - How Hades plays with Greek mythsStory Arcadia - Pantoum PoemThe Verge - God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla uses an old genre to tell a new storyMusic used (chronologically):Valhalla (God of War Ragnarok Valhalla); Face the Past, Face the Future (God of War Ragnarok Valhalla); Main Menu (Spelunky); No Escape (Hades); The Path (God of War Ragnarok Valhalla); Risk of Rain 2 (Risk of Rain 2); On the Coast (Hades); Clearing the Mind (God of War Ragnarok Valhalla); A Familiar Awakening (God of War Ragnarok Valhalla); MNHR (Signalis); (Don’t Fear) The Reaper (Blue Oyster Cult); Hyperion (Returnal); Thermodynamic Equilibrium (Risk of Rain 2)Additional photography and footage from:PixabayFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#godofwar #godofwarragnarok #hades #returnal
Hey, Whats Going On With The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered? | Gaming Lit 101 DualShockers 2024-01-16 | Hey, what's going on with the backlash surrounding The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered? This week, we're diving deep into the reasons why people seem to be so upset about the game's very existence and if they're justified in feeling that way. SUBSCRIBE for more THE LAST OF US: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhThe Not So Hidden Israeli Politics of 'The Last of Us Part II: vice.com/en/article/bv8da4/the-not-so-hidden-israeli-politics-of-the-last-of-us-part-iiChapters:00:00 - What's Going On With The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered?00:48 - TLOU Part 2 Remastered is ALREADY a PS5 Game02:42 - TLOU Part 2 Remastered is a BAD Remaster04:36 - What TLOU Part 2 Remastered ACTUALLY Offers06:29 - Why Not Call It 'The Last of Us Part 2: Director's Cut'?08:34 - Why THIS Game? Why NOW?10:07 - The Last of Us and Israel13:41 - Naughty Dog's Output and The Last of Us Factions17:17 - So THAT'S What Was Going On!Sources:Digital Trends - The best video game remakes reinvent the classics, they don’t just revisit them: digitaltrends.com/gaming/video-game-remakes-2023-opinionPlayStation Blog - The Last of Us Part II performance patch for PS5: blog.playstation.com/2021/05/19/the-last-of-us-part-ii-performance-patch-for-ps5PlayStation Blog - The Last of Us Part II Remastered coming to PS5 on January 19, 2024: blog.playstation.com/2023/11/17/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-coming-to-ps5-on-january-19-2024GamesIndustry.biz - The Last of Us Part 1 sales jumped 238% after TV show launch | UK Boxed Charts: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-last-of-us-part-1-sales-jumped-238-after-tv-show-launch-uk-boxed-chartsLauncher - The Evolution of Ellie: washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/video-games/news/the-last-of-us-part-2-ellie-evolutionNaughty Dog - AN UPDATE ON THE LAST OF US ONLINE: naughtydog.com/blog/an_update_on_the_last_of_us_onlineOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#thelastofuspart2 #tloufactions #naughtydog
The PlayStation 2 Will Save the Games Industry | Save Room DualShockers 2024-01-09 | The legacy of the PlayStation 2 goes beyond sales figures and iconic series. The best of modern video games take design philosophy inspiration from the PS2, emphasizing systems and mechanics to tell a story. And this philosophy might be the key to keep AAA gaming from being unsustainable.SUBSCRIBE for more Video Essays: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters: 00:00 - Intro04:22 - History and design philosophy of PlayStation 2 games13:22 - Examples of PlayStation 2 games19:52 - Modern 'PS2 games'30:12 - The Looming BubbleOur Social Media:Facebook: / dualshockers Twitter: / dualshockers Instagram: / dualshockers For more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comResources:TheGamingBritShow - The Atmosphere of Tekken 4Game Maker’s Toolkit - Ico, and Design by SubtractionGame Maker’s Toolkit - The Last Guardian and the Language of GamesGrand View Research - grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/video-game-marketGamesIndustry . Biz - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-sonys-playstation-2-took-the-world-by-stormSabukaru (PS2 ads)- https://sabukaru.online/articles/playstation-2-advertisementsDenOfGeek (PS2 design) - denofgeek.com/games/playstation-2-difficult-to-develop-retrospective-legacyGaming Bolt (MGS2) - gamingbolt.com/metal-gear-solid-2-a-technical-retrospective-of-hideo-kojimas-masterpieceEurogamer (MGS2) - eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2017-metal-gear-solid-2-df-retroForbes (AC6) - forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2023/07/25/masaru-yamamura-and-yasunori-ogura-on-staying-true-to-the-legacy-of-armored-core/?sh=272332123a0fKotaku (Insomniac) - kotaku.com/what-hacked-files-tell-us-about-the-studio-behind-spide-1851115233IGN (Kamiya) - ign.com/articles/hideki-kamiya-on-why-he-left-platinumgames-his-youtube-channel-and-his-next-game Music used (chronologically):Authentic Sky (Tekken 4); Wandering Flame (Final Fantasy X); Fs Gs (Rez); Heaven’s Night (Silent Hill 2); Menu Theme (Metal Gear Solid 2); Castle in the Mist (Ico); Claude’s Theme (Grand Theft Auto III); Hearing Things (Armored Core VI); Rough and Decent (Armored Core VI); Save Theme (Resident Evil 4 Remake); Ewige Wiederkunft (Signalis); Menu Theme (Marvel’s Spider-Man 2); The Gates of Hell (Bayonetta); Rays of Light City Ruins (NIER Automata); Aquatic Mines (Sonic Adventure 2)Additional photography and footage from:PixabayFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#armoredcore6 #alanwake2 #metalgearsolid #shadowofthecolossus #SpiderMan2
Is Spider-Man 2 (2004) BETTER Than Spider-Man 2 (2023)? DualShockers 2023-12-22 | I've never played Spider-Man 2 on the PS2 before, but I've always heard that it's the best superhero game ever made. Now, I've given it a shot and can confidently say if it's better than Marvel's Spider-Man 2.SUBSCRIBE for more Spider-Man 2: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhChapters:00:00 - Intro00:02 - There Are Too Many Games Called 'Spider-Man 2'00:39 - Playing Spider-Man 2 (2004) For the First Time02:27 - How Spider-Man 2 (2004) Perfected Web Swinging06:02 - Spider-Man 2 (2004)'s Combat is AWFUL (I'm sorry)07:04 - Spider-Man Villains08:24 - A Very Good Spider-Man Story09:42 - The Influence of Spider-Man 2 (2004)11:30 - Is Spider-Man 2 Better Than Spider-Man 2?Our Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#SpiderMan2 #SpiderManPS5 #Insomniac
5 Best Indie Games We Played At Day Of The Devs DualShockers 2023-12-12 | Day of the Devs is a great event for anyone looking to discover their new favorite upcoming indie games. This year, we got to go hands-on with a lot of the games at the show. Here are our five favorites.SUBSCRIBE for more indie games: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#Crowsworn #DayOfTheDevs #TGA2023
Alan Wake 2: What Order Should You Play the Game In? DualShockers 2023-12-08 | Alan Wake II’s twisting and overlapping campaign can occasionally be difficult to follow. With much of the story interconnecting between the perspectives of Alan Wake and Saga Anderson, we’ve put together a handy guide for the best order to play the chapters in Alan Wake II.SUBSCRIBE for more gaming lists: http://bit.ly/2C8ipVhOur Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DualShockersTwitter: twitter.com/dualshockersInstagram: instagram.com/dualshockersOriginal article by Hamza Haq: dualshockers.com/alan-wake-2-best-chapter-orderFor more videos and articles, visit:dualshockers.comFor copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com#alanwake2 #alanwake
