<p>We continue our investigation of what big-budget gaming means with one of the titans of AAA graphical fidelity, marred by a rocky launch. Yet, after 4 years, the game captivates us all. Was it all the dollars spent on Polish demoscene graphics programmers, fantastic voice acting, and Studio Trigger tie-ins?</p>

We continue our investigation of what big-budget gaming means with one of the titans of AAA graphical fidelity, marred by a rocky launch. Yet, after 4 years, the game captivates us all. Was it all the dollars spent on Polish demoscene graphics programmers, fantastic voice acting, and Studio Trigger tie-ins?

Cyberpunk 2077 — Singleplayer Live Services (AAA in 2025: Fidelity & Launch)

A one-game-at-a-time deep dive show, now in Season 5 — THE YEAR OF AAA, where we ask what the future of big budget videogames is in an era of technological democratization. We've been at this since 2014 at a table above Uwajimaya in Seattle, and hope you'll join us! Playing along not required.

Upcoming games: Metaphor Re:Fantazio, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

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A one-game-at-a-time deep dive show, now in Season 5 — THE YEAR OF AAA, where we ask what the future of big budget videogames is in an era of technological democratization. We've been at this since 2014 at a table above Uwajimaya in Seattle, and hope you'll join us! Playing along not required. Upcoming games: Metaphor Re:Fantazio, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

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