September 09, 2025

Hollow Knight: Silksong Release & Life Is Strange Prime Video News

43 minutes

Hollow Knight: Silksong is now available, and the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, aside from some amusing Google Reviews.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong's launch caused significant storefront issues due to high demand.

The anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong has been building for years, leading to a successful launch.

Sales figures for Hollow Knight: Silksong are expected to surpass those of the original game.

Players are experiencing challenges with new gameplay mechanics in Silksong compared to the original.

The gameplay reveal for Double A7: First Light showcased a mix of stealth and action elements.

Concerns were raised about the car chase mechanics in the Double A7 gameplay.

Voice performances in the new Bond game were well-received, adding depth to the characters.

The God of War TV series is set to begin filming, with a focus on staying true to the game's narrative.

The Life is Strange adaptation will follow the original characters, Max and Chloe, from the first game.

Sophie Turner has been cast as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series, raising questions about the direction of the adaptation.

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Episode Timecodes

Chapters

00:00 Hello

02:10 Top Five Daddies in Gaming

05:07 Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch and Reactions

07:50 Hollow Knight: Silksong Gameplay and Reviews

10:38 Google Reviews and Player Reactions

12:19 Double A7: First Light Gameplay Reveal

20:36 Exploring Player Freedom in Game Design

22:11 Character Dynamics and Voice Performances

23:00 Collector's Editions and Exclusive Content

24:54 Anticipating the God of War TV Series

25:51 Adapting Video Games for Television

31:02 Life is Strange: A New Adaptation

35:11 Sophie Turner as Lara Croft: A New Era

Resources

Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Out Now — but It's So Popular It's Crashing Storefronts Including Steam - IGN

007 First Light's Release Date Has Been Revealed Alongside 30 Minutes Of Gameplay

Amazon's God of War TV series will finally start filming early next year, new report claims

‘Life Is Strange’ TV Series Set at Amazon From Charlie Covell, Square Enix, Story Kitchen, and LuckyChap (EXCLUSIVE)

Amazon's live-action Tomb Raider series has found its Lara Croft | Eurogamer.net

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