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The long awaited Path of Exile 2 is finally here and available to be played! (albeit in early access). How does the second installment of this franchise that’s made to be a better alternative to the early version of Diablo 3 fare? Developer Grinding Gear Games wanted to make an Action RPG that’s accessible while still being hardcore enough for fans of the genre, so does the sequel manage to achieve that? It might still be in early access, but so far, what’s in store sounds promising enough, according to KKP’s Content Director, Jonathan Leo. Tune in to hear his thoughts on this game!

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The rapid growth of the esports scene and the industry here is pretty remarkable, and yet, there’s a lot more that can be done to nurture its potential. One key area that can be focused on is in strengthening our support at the grassroots level. Wan Amirul Adlan, senior games journalist at Nmia Gaming, shares his thoughts on what can be done to help improve it on that front, honing in specifically on the creation of “hangout spaces” that can be accessible enough for casual and budding eSports gamers.

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The penultimate month of the year serves up another set of releases that will cater to almost everyone, with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Divine Dynamo Flamefrit, Metal Slug Tactics, Lego Horizon Adventures, Spirit Mancer, and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake filling up the November releases. Other things that happened this month also include Xbox boss Phil Spencer revealing Microsoft’s plans for the future, and some are puzzling, while some are exciting. We dissect that, as well as talk about other news, including the cost of producing Arcane and The Game Awards’ Game of the Year nominees.

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Football Manager’s status among football fans and gamers alike is pretty legendary as the franchise is able to evoke various emotions for its players, despite looking mostly like a spreadsheet 85% of the time. The game is loved by many loyal fans and used by actual football experts, but the developers, Sports Interactive, still want to grow and innovate. Football Manager 25 is supposed to be that next step for them but the transition is proving to be challenging, leading to the game being delayed till March 2025 instead of its usual annual release window. We’ll be addressing what happened and how fans are reacting to it in this episode with Football Manager content creator, Daljit Singh. We’ll also be hearing stories from Daljit, from the kind of content he produces on his YouTube and Twitch channels, BusttheNet Gaming, to the joy of playing Football Manager, and why it’s so addictive.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest title in the Dragon Age franchise, and perhaps the most important one BioWare has ever released. A lot is riding on this game - not just for the future of the IP, but also for the future of BioWare, as the developer looks to atone for their past mistakes and become relevant in the RPG world again. So, with a lot at stake, will this game propel BioWare to greater heights again? KKP’s Content Director, Jonathan Leo shares his thoughts on the game and the conversations surrounding it.

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As the world awaits for Nintendo to officially announce the Nintendo Switch 2, their most successful developer, Game Freak suffered a major mishap - their servers were hacked, and that led to a slew of sensitive information being leaked online. From concept arts to unreleased and upcoming projects, as well as questionable lore, fans went crazy over these items. But how will it affect Game Freak and Nintendo? We go through what happened and its potential consequences.

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October is proving to be an eventful month in the gaming industry, with the usual players dominating the headlines, for better or worse. Pokémon creators, Game Freak got hacked, and in between that, RM 20 million was allocated for esports during the tabling of Budget 2025. Hazelight Studios announced a new game, and Disco Elysium will be having at least 3 new spiritual successors. We summarise all these, and more on the show, as well as review October releases, including Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Metaphor ReFantazio, Romancing SaGa 2 Remake, and many more.

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Disco Elysium, upon its release in 2019, was quickly touted as one of the more unique and underrated RPGs out there. It received rave reviews, and while the future of the game’s universe is pretty uncertain amidst some behind-the-scenes drama, the legacy of the game is currently cemented. We unpack what makes this game so distinctive and impactful.

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Astro Bot, sequel to Astro’s Playroom, came without much fanfare but absolutely surprised the gaming world with its charming characters and overall fun vibes. We unpack the game’s success and what makes it so fun and appealing, as well as look at the state of platformers now, and whether there is still room for the genre (Nintendo aside) among gamers.

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Portable consoles or handhelds have always had a place in the gaming scene, but their popularity has increased even more now, especially with Nintendo Switch and its hybrid nature making the format more accessible and palatable to a wider audience than ever. That has also driven the demand for more powerful handhelds too, leading to consoles like Valve Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, as well as many others, entering the market. Does this mean that portable gaming is becoming more popular than ever? Where is it now, and will it be the default format of gaming in the future? Iain Farrell, Programme Manager at Double Eleven, joins us on the show to share his thoughts and observations on the matter.

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