Battlefield 1 has made a surprising return to the Steam top ten bestseller list after six years, attracting over 50,000 players in just 24 hours. This week, I dive into the latest updates from Battlefield 2042's Season 3, where significant changes are on the horizon, including specialist reworks and a revamped Breakaway map. I'll also discuss a controversial Kotaku article that claims the standards for JRPGs need to be raised, and why that perspective might be missing the mark. Additionally, we’ll take a close look at the pricing issues surrounding Overwatch 2's store and how the monetization of free-to-play games often leads to players feeling nickel-and-dimed. Grab your coffee and settle in for a lively discussion on these hot topics in the gaming world!

Takeaways:

• Battlefield 1 has reemerged on Steam's bestseller list after six years, showing its enduring popularity.
• The recent updates in Battlefield 2042's Season 3 aim to refine specialist roles and improve gameplay.
• The Kotaku article discussing JRPG standards highlights a controversial argument regarding race and quality.
• Overwatch 2's monetization model raises concerns about pricing, often feeling exploitative to players.
• There is a need for developers to balance profit-making with fair pricing strategies for gamers.
• The gaming industry must focus on improving content quality rather than relying on demographic critiques.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Battlefield
• Steam
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Kotaku
• Overwatch
• Activision
• AMD
• Nvidia