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We discuss our first impressions of Mafia: The Old Country, the fourth entry in the series; we also take a look at everything that was announced during Gamescom – Opening Night Live 2025.
Show Dot Points
- The hosts express excitement about the upcoming release of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
- Gamescom showcased a variety of new games and trailers, generating buzz among fans.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 aims to innovate with a new campaign structure.
- The Lego Batman game promises to incorporate elements from various Batman media.
- Anime adaptations of video games are becoming more common, with mixed reactions from fans.
- The Fallout series continues to expand with a new season, delving deeper into character backstories.
- The hosts share their thoughts on the Deadpool VR game and its potential success.
- Zero Parades is generating interest despite concerns about the development team.
- The Unbeatable game combines music and narrative in a unique way.
- Overall, the conversation highlights the evolving landscape of video games and their adaptations. Silent Hill F showcases a new direction for the franchise.
- The Divine Comedy offers a unique art style and gameplay experience.
- Vampire: The Masquerade- Bloodlines 2 has faced numerous delays but remains highly anticipated.
- Game trailers reveal a mix of horror, RPG, and action elements.
- Mafia: The Old Country returns to a more narrative-driven style of gameplay.
- The importance of character development in engaging players.
- The evolution of gaming genres is evident in upcoming titles.
- Game announcements create excitement and anticipation among fans.
- The balance between gameplay mechanics and storytelling is crucial.
- The hosts share personal insights and humour throughout the discussion.
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Resources
- Kirby Air Riders Release Date Has Been Revealed Alongside A Heap Of New Info
- Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025: All the Announcements and Trailers – Explosion Network
- https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2025/08/22/hollow-knight-silksong-just-got-a-release-date-and-its-just-a-few-weeks-away/
Arcade Couch Credits:
- Music by: Dylan Blight
- Art by: Cherie Henriques
- Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
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