State of Play | Playstation [En Vivo] Especial Sector Gaming Podcast
Episode notes
The episode reviews the August 6, 2020 State of Play, a broadcast focused on PS4 games, PS VR, independent titles, and several PS5 projects. The discussion begins with Crash Bandicoot 4, its levels and characters, and its return to the classic formula, leading into a debate about remakes and remasters. Hitman 3 and the possibility of playing it in virtual reality are also discussed, although the exact scope of that compatibility remains uncertain. Braid: Anniversary Edition, The Pathless, and Spelunky 2 receive attention for their platforming, exploration, puzzle, cooperative, and difficulty-focused ideas. The episode then covers Genshin Impact, an unidentified futuristic combat game, and an untitled creature-and-farming game. Vader Immortal is discussed as a Star Wars experience for PS VR, while Control announces a second expansion and The Pedestrian showcases puzzles based on connecting panels. Temtem is presented as a Spanish creature-collection game with online features. The final section focuses on Godfall, its combat, weapons, bosses, and cooperative play, followed by an assessment of the event and a broader conversation about virtual reality, cloud gaming, and the platform strategies of Microsoft and Sony.
Chapters
- 0:00 Program opening
- 1:29 State of Play scope
- 3:00 Crash Bandicoot 4
- 6:00 Debate about remakes and remasters
- 8:55 Hitman 3 in virtual reality
- 11:20 Braid: Anniversary Edition
- 12:30 The Pathless
- 19:00 Spelunky 2
- 22:37 Genshin Impact
- 28:49 Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series
- 36:19 Godfall and final assessment