SEPHONIE + NO A LA TOXICIDAD EN EL SECTOR + ACTUALIDAD | SECTOR GAMING 74
Episode notes
The episode debates the candidates for the 2022 GOTY, with Elden Ring as the provisional favorite and Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7 and other releases among the discussed options. It also considers when reviews should be updated for games that receive patches, expansions or major changes, citing examples such as Diablo 3, Insurgency, Cyberpunk 2077 and Project Zomboid.
The central section addresses toxicity, misinformation and brand wars on social media, as well as the responsibility of media outlets, influencers and users. The discussion covers review bombing, how to interpret scores, and the value of consulting sources and people with compatible tastes. The hosts then review Steam Deck delivery problems, Nintendo's release calendar, Elden Ring and eFootball 2022 updates, a possible new Uncharted, advertising in free-to-play games and several current-affairs items.
The program concludes with an extended analysis of SEPHONIE, presented as a narrative action-platformer with exploration, parkour and optional puzzles. They discuss its premise, level design, evolution from Analgesic Studios' earlier work, Steam reception and the studio's soundtrack.
Chapters
- 4:24 2022 GOTY contenders
- 13:46 Toxicity, brand wars and Xbox Series S
- 20:10 Responsibility on social media and review bombing
- 26:01 Steam Deck delivery problems
- 29:02 Nintendo release calendar
- 32:18 Current affairs: Elden Ring, eFootball 2022 and Uncharted
- 36:03 Advertising in free-to-play games and Insomniac news
- 40:23 Meta Quest Gaming Showcase announcements
- 42:44 PS Plus, downloads and sales
- 50:30 SEPHONIE and Analgesic Studios analysis