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The podcast kicks off with sponsor mentions for Rocket Money and Factor Meals, and promotes their Patreon for ad-free content. The hosts then dive into gaming news, discussing the surprise launch of Borderlands Mobile, the reported dissolution of Berserker Kazan studio, and updates to Xbox achievements. They share personal gaming experiences, with one host deep into Zelda: Majora's Mask and the other praising Mario Galaxy 2. A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the game Deadlock, its evolving meta, strategies, and its ranked system. The hosts also react to gameplay footage of the new Overwatch hero, Sierra, and discuss other game announcements like "Prove Your Human" and "World of Tanks: Heroes." News about Hazelight Studios' sales milestone, Mortal Kombat 1's success, and a DLC for "The Trail" are also covered. The conversation touches on viewer contributions, daily game sessions, and even personal health matters like colonoscopy preparations. Finally, they revisit Deadlock's release speculation and its complex rank system, and discuss a bug in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction, Sponsor Mentions, and Gaming News

The podcast begins with sponsor plugs for Rocket Money and Factor Meals, and promotion for their Patreon. The hosts then transition into gaming news, covering the surprise launch of Borderlands Mobile, the reported dissolution of Berserker Kazan studio, and upcoming Xbox achievement updates. They also briefly discuss a new app called "Hello Yoshi."

00:02:38

Personal Gaming Journeys: Zelda and Mario

Hosts share their current gaming focus, with one engrossed in Zelda: Majora's Mask after finishing Ocarina of Time, and the other having completed and highly praised Mario Galaxy 2.

00:05:06

Deadlock Gameplay, Meta, and Future Gaming

The hosts delve into their experiences with Deadlock, discussing its dynamic meta, new strategies, and competitive enjoyment. They also touch upon potential future games like Arkham City and Crimson Desert, and react to gameplay footage of the new Overwatch hero, Sierra.

00:11:16

Borderlands Mobile: Launch, Test, and Studio News

The surprise launch and initial impressions of Borderlands Mobile are discussed, revealing it was a limited regional test. News also emerges about the dissolution of the Berserker Kazan development team due to disappointing sales.

00:53:20

Studio Milestones and New Game Announcements

Hazelight Studios celebrates a major sales milestone of over 50 million copies. A new first-person narrative adventure game, "Prove Your Human," is announced, alongside a tactical shooter beta for "World of Tanks: Heroes."

00:57:09

Game Development Issues and DLC News

Godzilla Games faces accusations of unpaid wages. An announcement is made regarding "The Trail" DLC, sparking interest in returning to the game. Mortal Kombat 1's sales success and campaign are also highlighted.

01:01:07

Viewer Engagement, Daily Games, and Health

The hosts discuss outdoor filming possibilities and daily game sessions. Viewer contributions, including news about the 2X KO roadmap, are addressed. The conversation shifts to personal topics like colonoscopy preparations and nostalgic gaming memories.

01:04:14

Traffic, Game Bugs, and Deadlock's Future

Discussions include traffic terminology and anecdotes, a bug in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet affecting resolution, and speculation about Deadlock's release date and its intricate rank system. The hosts also plan a retrospective on Zelda: Ocarina of Time and further gameplay discussion of Majora's Mask.

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Q&A

• What is the significance of the "Borderlands Mobile" launch?

  Borderlands Mobile is a new, free-to-play mission-based shooter for mobile devices. Its launch was unexpected, and it's currently in a limited regional test phase, with 2K exploring new audiences for the franchise.

• What led to the dissolution of the Berserker Kazan development team?

  Despite good reviews, the Berserker Kazan team was reportedly dissolved due to disappointing sales. Staff have been reassigned to other projects within Nexon, the parent company.

• What are the key updates to Xbox Achievements?

  Xbox Achievements are receiving updates including refreshed notifications with custom colors, the ability to hide games from your profile, and highlighting fully completed games for easier recognition.

• What is the latest sales milestone for Hazelight Studios?

  Hazelight Studios has announced that their three games – It Takes Two, A Way Out, and Splitgate – have collectively sold over 50 million copies worldwide.

• What is the premise of the new game "Prove Your Human"?

  "Prove Your Human" is a first-person narrative adventure where players must convince an AI named Mesa that she is not human, despite her strong belief that she is.

• What are the main points of discussion regarding Mortal Kombat 1?

  Mortal Kombat 1 has sold over eight million copies and is praised for its strong story campaign, often considered superior to other fighting game narratives.

• What is the latest news regarding the game 2X KO?

  2X KO has announced its roadmap for season one, which includes new stages, cosmetics, a new fuse, and an additional character, suggesting the game is not in danger of closing down.

• What are the speculated release dates for the game Deadlock?

  Content creators and the community are speculating that Deadlock might be released in 2027 or even 2028, which is considered a long wait by some players.

• What is the issue with Pokemon Scarlet/Violet's output resolution?

  Pokemon Scarlet/Violet shipped with a bug that prevents the game from outputting in 4K resolution unless the console is undocked and then redocked.

• How is the rank system in Deadlock structured?

  The Deadlock rank system progresses from Alchemist (rank 3) through Archonist, Ritualist, Emissary, Oracle, Phantom, Ascendant, and finally Ternus (the highest rank).

• What is the main focus of the upcoming Zelda discussion?

  The hosts plan to discuss their first experience with Zelda: Ocarina of Time and their current playthrough of Majora's Mask, including its side content and character quests.

Show Notes