SG 267 | RESET DE XBOX + Valoramos RUNE DICE + ESOTERIC EBB + ACTUALIDAD
Episode notes
The episode combines games-industry current affairs with its two main reviews. Much of the conversation is devoted to the so-called Xbox reset: the participants cover the studio reorganisation, layoffs and the role of Game Pass, and discuss whether the subscription service has weakened individual sales. They also question the loss of exclusives, hardware costs, the policies of Sony and Nintendo, and the advance of digital over physical distribution. The debate extends to digital ownership and the preservation of purchased content.
In the reviews, Rune Dice is presented as a dice-based roguelike with combos, unlockable classes, bosses and progression between runs. They praise its aesthetics, runes and perks, although they note that its structure can become repetitive. Esoteric Ebb receives a very positive reception for its narrative role-playing adventure, dice rolls and decisions. They highlight its hand-drawn art, replayability and value for money, but warn about the large amount of English text and the lack of voice acting.
Chapters
- 0:00 Start of the programme
- 8:42 Physical formats and Sony's strategy
- 15:59 Xbox reset and studio reorganisation
- 29:04 Game Pass: profitability and releases
- 34:50 Exclusives and Xbox's future
- 1:04:46 Digital ownership and preservation
- 1:08:38 Rune Dice: mechanics and progression
- 1:14:09 Rune Dice: price and assessment
- 1:20:48 Esoteric Ebb: story and gameplay
- 1:30:38 Esoteric Ebb: recommendation and limitations