SG 144 | THE DAY BEFORE + ARIZONA SUNSHINE 2 & ACTUALIDAD
Episode notes
The episode opens with impressions of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora: they highlight the visual recreation of its world and lighting, but also point out bugs and loading issues on PC, especially when using an HDD. They then analyze Arizona Sunshine 2 as a direct and accessible virtual-reality experience, more enjoyable in co-op, with short sessions, frequent saves, and Buddy as a companion. They also criticize localization errors in this game and in Hearthstone.
Current affairs include comments on VR music games, Meta Horizon Worlds, and criticism of The Game Awards' pacing because of the weight given to advertising and performances over awards. They discuss the Silent Hill and P.T. references they interpret in OD's trailer, the end of E3, Epic Games' litigation against Google, and the possibility of a limited ad-supported Game Pass.
They also discuss Fallout 4's delay, PlayStation 5 Pro rumors, and competition between consoles. The final section focuses on The Day Before: its launch, removal from Steam, and the closure of its studio. They close with a more detailed analysis of Arizona Sunshine 2, including combat, modes, co-op, inventory, and an approximate score of 8 out of 10.
Chapters
- 0:00 Program opening
- 2:12 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
- 6:47 Arizona Sunshine 2 and localization errors
- 14:34 Criticism of The Game Awards
- 27:36 OD, Silent Hill and P.T.
- 30:26 Cancellation of E3
- 43:23 Fallout 4 and Xbox strategy
- 45:35 PlayStation 5 Pro rumors
- 55:29 The Day Before: closure and removal
- 1:20:07 Arizona Sunshine 2: combat, modes and assessment