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In this episode, we talk about a subgenre in gaming that’s been gaining more exposure after the success of Hades last year - roguelike. What’s the appeal of this subgenre among fans, and what are the pillars that define it? We discuss this, using Curse of the Dead Gods, another roguelike that was recently released, as a reference.

Horizon Zero Dawn is Guerilla Games’s first attempt at a new IP after the run that they had with the Killzone franchise. First released in 2017, the game quickly became one of Playstation 4’s flagship titles with a breathtaking open world, engaging story, and immersive gameplay. In this episode, we join Aloy again on her quest to find the truth about her world and the machines that occupy it.

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What was once an item that’s appealing only among PC gamers and multimedia content creators is now the object of desire for crypto miners too. Ever since the cryptocurrency and mining boom, the two groups are now constantly competing for that workhorse component - graphics card. While the situation was not ideal, they were both serving one another well. That was until the pandemic came and changed the situation. With silicon shortage compounding the problem and scalpers taking full advantage of the limited amount of graphics cards available, gamers and crypto miners are now at loggerheads, with one side having a bigger advantage than the other. We unpack the story and see whether there’s any ray of hope for PC gamers moving forward.

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The hype for the 8th installment of the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Village went on a slight frenzy when its villain was revealed. We unpack why this villain, Lady Dimitrescu, has been garnering extraordinary attention among gamers and non-gamers alike, and look at how Capcom has been managing its franchises, from the recent resurgence of the Resident Evil series and Monster Hunter, to classic IPs like Street Fighter and Mega Man.

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A lot of attempts have been made to make the gaming world a more inclusive space, but problems still persist, especially for women. But despite that, there are women out there that have overcome the hurdles to achieve great things in the industry. In this International Women’s Day special, we speak to two personalities, Ramona Azween and Tiffani Lim to hear what it is like for them to be in a scene that’s largely male-dominated and still thrive, and whether the scene has done enough to make it safer and more inclusive for women.

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Following the title reveal of the next Spider-Man movie last week, we figured that it’s a perfect time to talk about Spider-Man’s latest adventure in the video game world, Spider-Man: Miles Morales. How does Miles fare on his own, as New York’s only Spider-Man in this follow up to the highly acclaimed 2018’s Spider-Man? We join him for an adventure to protect Harlem from the clutches of a sinister corporation and a dangerous rebel group.

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BlizzCon 2021 happened over the weekend and we recapped some of the announcements made by Activision-Blizzard, including new details on Overwatch 2, and the expected reveal of Diablo 2: Resurrected, a remaster of the beloved original Diablo 2, first released in the year 2000.

We also spoke to the creators of No Straight Roads, Wan Hazmer and Daim Dziauddin from Metronomik about rhythm-based games, managing character dynamics within a story that they’re trying to tell and delivering a Malaysian-made game to the international audience.

Video game streams are a big component of the gaming industry and have contributed to its growth and popularity all these years. Streaming platform Twitch has always been credited for popularising the activity across the globe, but is the platform as popular here in Malaysia? To learn more about what Malaysia’s video game streaming scene is like, and the kind of games that are popular among streamers here, as well as whether streaming is a viable career option, we speak to Adam Faiz, or SparTankeR, a full-time streamer that’s well-known for commentating in Kedahan dialect.

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In this episode of GGWP, we recall the recent drama surrounding GameStop, retail investors and hedge funds from Wall Street and look at how this will affect GameStop moving forward, when the dust settles.

We also review IO Interactive’s latest effort that completes the World of Assassination trilogy, Hitman 3. How did Agent 47 fair this time around as he slowly closes the curtains (temporarily, perhaps?) on his illustrious, globe-trotting career? Tune in to find out!

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Previously known for their cult classic hits like Sly Cooper and later on the Infamous series, Sucker Punch Productions delivered another telling blow at the end of Playstation 4's lifecycle with Ghost of Tsushima, an open-world action adventure game that's set in ancient Japan. With gorgeous artstyle and fun combat, can Jin Sakai and his friends win our hearts and souls, in the same manner as when he liberated the Tsushima Island from the Mongol invasion? Tune in to find out.

15:00 - Distant View of Enemies

21:25 - True to the Roots

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