On this episode of Total Pebble Knockdown:

Metroidvanias are coming back and Nathan recently found a few interesting mechanics that should be more utilized in examples of the genre. Why? Because Nathan needs his Metroids and Vanias!

Alex got to play Ripout during a free weekend and frankly did not know how to feel about it. He spent 6 hours trying to figure out if he liked it or not. His conclusion? Listen to find out! Also, Nathan was bad at playing Metal: Hellsinger.

Larian has shelved any future DLC for Baldur's Gate 3 and... that's probably okay. When should a game have DLC, when is it predatory and should it be expected? That is something we will discuss on this episode.

Larian Started Work on Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, Then Canceled It: 'The Studio Was Elated' - IGN

Baldur's Gate 3 passes Elden Ring and Breath of the Wild to become first game to win all five major GOTY awards

Neil Newbon 'Isn't Done' With Astarion Despite Larian Moving on From Baldur's Gate 3 - IGN