In this episode, Antonius DaGamer and Super SSS Rank revisit the nostalgic challenge of classic Monster Hunter, debate whether Assassin’s Creed Shadows can live up to the legacy of Ghost of Tsushima, and explore gaming trends—from comparing new titles to established giants and the impact of female protagonists, to the rising appeal of cozy experiences versus intense gameplay, and what truly makes an anime game stand out. Note: Technical difficulties led to an abrupt ending, but the conversation remains packed with thoughtful commentary.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup01:03 Monster Hunter Wilds Initial Impressions17:29 Gaming Big News Segment Introduction17:42 Assassin's Creed Shadows Early Access and Reviews22:08 Discussion on Yasuke's Historical Accuracy and Controversy25:53 Past Historical Inaccuracies in Assassin's Creed26:29 The "Problem" with Yasuke Being Real31:23 The Impact of Bad Writing33:01 Comparing Games to Benchmarks in Their Genres34:55 The Trend of "Wokeness" and Extreme Reactions38:55 Issues with Talent and Creative Direction in Larger Companies43:58 Comparing Assassin's Creed to Other Genre Leaders50:52 Revisiting Assassin's Creed Shadows' Performance Later51:03 Overall Impression of Assassin's Creed Shadows 55:07 Discussion on Female Character Representation in Games64:41 The Pendulum Swing in Cultural Trends66:28 The Importance of Nuance in Criticism74:09 The Rise of Cozy Games83:47 Potential Pushback on "Gameplay Over Story" Sentiment90:16 Donkey Kong Country Returns and Memorable Gameplay Moments92:14 Immersion and Transition to Anime Games Discussion93:03 What Makes a Good Anime Game?109:36 Back to Formula112:40 Critiques of Assassin's Creed Shadows and the Motivation Behind Them115:56 - The Significance of Accountability and Acknowledging Mistakes119:54 - Agreeing with Valid Points While Disagreeing with Delivery122:55 - Concluding Thoughts on Critique, Isolation, and Authenticity124:02 - Doubling Down on Personal Opinions (Death Stranding Example)125:56 - "Back to Formula" Segment Conclusion126:08 - Podcast Outro and Apology for Technical Difficulties#MonsterHunter #AssassinsCreedShadows #GhostofTsushima #Ubisoft #AnimeGames #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #CozyGames #GamingNews #PressStartSelect #pressstartselectpodcast #psspodcast