Jake Martin and Landry Smith offer an engaging rundown of the latest gaming news, insightful discussions, and fun segments. They start by diving into Balatro, a novel roguelike poker game, and share their insights on recent game releases, the impact of the Wii U and 3DS server shutdowns on gaming, and the state of Xbox’s Q3 financials.
The episode also touches on Nintendo skipping Gamescom, debates around ethical game reviews, Microsoft's efforts in game preservation, and predictions for Nintendo's future endeavors. Notably, the duo reminisces about their favorite Wii U and 3DS games, provides a sneak peek at the ID at Xbox showcase, and ponders on upcoming Nintendo strategies.
In a nod to their personal interests, the episode concludes with a brief foray into book recommendations, inviting listener interaction and shared nostalgia for gaming's golden days.
Time Stamps:
0:00 April 2024 | BitCast 119
00:20 Intro
05:10 This Month in Gaming News
45:35 Game N' Watch May 2024
49:54 Game of the Month Club - Balatro
01:01:26 Name That Game Music
01:08:34 Outro