Romdo Episode 2: The One About FAIL

Overall topics this week are lots of FAIL in the news, and the transition from last to current gen consoles. (Recorded on July 12th, 2015)

Panel

• Alex Reis (twitter)
• Eric Hartin (twitter)
• Jim Myhrberg (twitter)

Intro

• Episode 1 Corrections
• What we’ve been playing

News

• Final Fantasy XIV for Mac recalled due to performance issues.
• Batman: Arkham Knight for PC recalled due to performance issues.
• Destiny: The Taken King exclusive content fiasco.

From last to current gen consoles

• No mention of last gen games at E3 2015.
• Larger, more detailed and more alive open worlds.
• Improved AI, and new systems like Shadow of Mordor’s Nemesis System.
• 900 vs 1080p, 30 vs 60 FPS.
• Games best showcasing the new technology of current gen consoles.
• What are current gen games doing that was not possible on last gen?
• Realistic vs cartoon-ish 3D art styles.
• Social features of current gen consoles.
• Consoles vs PCs?
• Will last gen consoles hold any retro and/or collectors value in the future?
• The evils of digital-only releases which are no longer available for purchase.

Links

• Driveclub vs Project Cars on PS4
• Jim’s Witcher 3 Playthough Playlist

P.S.

Our original recording for this episode was just under 2 hours long. So in an effort spare our listeners from extended brain damage, a lot of rambling (mostly by Jim) was cut short, or cut out completely to get a more concise and on-topic episode. And in the spirit of embracing FAIL, we’ve left remarks about recording length that don’t make sense as a lot of rambling was cut out.

Music Attribution

• Milkshake by Aaron Spencer, Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
• Neuro Rhythm by Aaron Spencer, Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
• Shadows of the Mind by Per Kiilstofte, Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
• Ephemeral Reign by Per Kiilstofte, Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
• Gold Coast by Jens Kiilstofte, Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
• Electroids by Jens Kiilstofte, Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Originally published at romdo.io on July 26, 2015.