The Backlog Chronicles Podcast

Episode 5 - The generational exclusives debate heats up


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Hello, brethren! In episode 5, we discuss the hot and heavy generational exclusives debate, what we expect from UbiForward, and other miscellaneous stuff from the week. We peaked a little over two hours, but there was quite a lot to unpack with some topics this week. We hope you enjoy, and as always, thank you for your feedback and inspirational support to continue to make this romp of ours better.----more----

Time Stamps

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 06:20 - #1 Steam sellers are previous PlayStation and Xbox exclusives
  • 13:15 - The tragedy that the gaming community has become
  • 20:50 - Incoming WB interactive acquisition by Microsoft?
  • 27:50 - Microsoft's huge $500 million investment into Halo Infinite and the SlipSpace Engine
  • 33:40 - Halo Infinite toys reveal a (possible) plot point in the game?
  • 36:40 - AC Valhalla leaked gameplay & Moe's bittersweet conundrum with the series
  • 53:25 - UbiForward event expectations
  • 75:55 - PS5 game boxart reveal
  • 82:36 - Sony's $250 million Epic games investment
  • 84:42 - Limited Run Games, event, and their Rabbit hole effect
  • 87:00 - Kingdoms of Amalur Re-reckoning and its new expansion
  • 90:00 - Nintendo Treehouse Live & New paper Mario gameplay reveal
  • 92:00 - Devolver Direct event
  • 94:45 - Generational Exclusives debate
  • 117:20 - What are we playing?
  • 133:30 - Final thoughts
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