On this week's episode, Demetruis is in a little more of a rant mode while on an Elden Ring binge. Usually around this time, the classic Easy Mode difficulty debate comes back into the forefront, so let's give this scapegoat bit a spin. Check out the references before listening if you can!

 

The Sideboard:

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Resources:

Accessibility Isn't easy: What 'Easy Mode' Debates Miss About Bringing Games to Everyone

Why Souls Games Don't Have Difficulty Settings

Pausing & Peering Into The Distance

Elden Ring on PC is Terrible...

 

Asset Credits:

Podcast Cover Art - Junel Aceres

Music Theme Song - Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22

 

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