Back again with Episode 38! The Pod boys barely get past the introductions before they express their excitement about the upcoming Capcom fighting game collections, including Marvel vs. Capcom and Capcom fighting collection 2. They discuss their favorite games in the collections and debate whether or not they should be back to trusting in Capcom. Next up, they analyze Phil Spencer's announcement that the previously console-exclusive Indiana Jones game will be going multi-platform in 2025. They question how this decision will benefit Xbox as a brand and ecosystem, and express concerns about the clarity of Xbox's messaging.

They then discuss the announcement of Mafia 4, titled Mafia: The Old Country, and share their thoughts on the franchise's world-building and gameplay mechanics. From there, Black Myth: Wukong and its' success, as well as their thoughts on bugs in video games, becomes a topic of discussion.

They then move on to discuss the Sonic Generations DLC and the unique mechanics of Shadow. Finally, they also delve into the recent announcements from SNK, including the release date for the new Fatal Fury game. The hosts express their excitement for the game and discuss the potential for future crossovers and the importance of storytelling in fighting games. They also touch on the challenges of handling crossover characters and maintaining continuity in game universes.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Capcom Fighting Game Collections

13:36 Questioning Xbox's Multi-Platform Strategy

34:00 Anticipation for Mafia 4's Gameplay Mechanics

42:00 Black Myth Wukong and Success

52:53 Batman Arkham Shadows VR

01:16:00 Bleach Rebirth of Souls and Character Mechanics

01:23:12 Marvel Rivals Going Free-to-Play

01:26:55 New Fatal Fury!

01:27:23 The Future of Crossovers

01:31:32 Challenges of Handling Crossover Characters

01:36:07 The Importance of Unique Character Rosters and Good Storytelling

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