Coming up from the underground and seemingly out of nowhere is the hit extraction shooter Arc Raiders! Discover what makes this PvPvE survival game special, featuring AI robots, proximity voice chat, and unique social dynamics. But, maybe there's some AI controversy from the development of the game?
Plus, get the full breakdown on Battlefield's controversial new RedSec Battle Royale mode, the 12-minute Animal Crossing trailer that has us picking weeds on our islands again to get ready, and what the rest of 2025 looks like for video games. Let's go!
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CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:18 - Introduction & Episode Overview
0:01:23 - Arc Raiders: The Extraction Shooter You Didn't See Coming
0:05:52 - Understanding Extraction Shooters & Risk-Reward Gameplay
0:10:01 - PvPvE Mechanics & Player Encounters
0:15:00 - Arc Raiders: 10-Year Vision & Game Evolution
0:20:30 - AI in Gaming: The Ethics & Implementation Debate
0:26:30 - Wisper Flow (Stop Typing?)
0:30:06 - PlayStation Plus November 2025 Free Games
0:33:00 - November Game Releases & Morsels Deep Dive
0:36:12 - Battlefield RedSec Battle Royale Launch Impressions
0:42:00 - RedSec vs Gauntlet Mode Comparison
0:47:00 - Gaming Backlog Update & Priority Rankings
0:51:52 - Community Spotlight: Switzerland Gamers
GAMES DISCUSSED:
Arc Raiders
Escape from Tarkov
Marathon
Helldivers 2
Battlefield 6 (& 2042)
Battlefield RedSec
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The Finals
Stray
WRC-24
Tabs (Totally Accurate Battle Simulator)
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Where Inns Meet
Kirby Air Riders
Constance
Morsels
Bounty Star
Overcooked 2
Ball Pit
Ghost of Tsushima
It Takes Two
Super Mario Wonder
Hollow Knight
Bolt Gun
Sifu
Exodus
Warzone
Game of Thrones (mobile)
Firefly (show)
Left 4 Dead