This week! We discuss the runaway success of Split Fiction and Josef Fares’ Hazelight Studio, the impact of co-op gaming in 2025, as well as a deep dive on Assassin’s Creed Shadows! Also on the show: Our first ever gaming experiences and childhood memories, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Avowed, Retroid Pocket 2+, Secret of Mana, Assassins Creed Odyssey and more!If you’re enjoying the Rumble Pak Podcast, don’t forget to follow the show, and leave us a review on Spotify - it’s hugely appreciated! Got a question for the show? Stay connected with us on X: https://x.com/therumblepakpodShow Links:Split Fiction Player Counts: https://steamdb.info/app/2001120/charts/#1wHazelight Studios’ next game: https://screenrant.com/split-fiction-success-josef-fares-next-game/Assassin’s Creed Shadows Japan debate: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-prime-minister-of-japan-responded-to-a-question-about-assassins-creed-shadows-today-heres-whats-actually-going-on

On this weeks podcast we dive into Xbox and its new marketing strategy where everything is an Xbox. What do we think of the multiplatform strategy and do we think Microsoft will continue to make new console hardware in the future? We also discuss Xbox Muse and the impacts of AI in game design and more.

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Welcome back! This week we discuss our Nintendo Directpredictions, including the various patents and their impact on the Switch 2 experience.  We also predict our top games that we hope to see at the upcoming Nintendo Direct and the team share which character they would like to see added to the next Mario Kart instalment. 

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Welcome! We break down Nintendo Direct predictions, including the Nintendo Switch 2 - its resolution, 4K performance, and potential DLSS support. Plus, we predict the biggest games for the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, including Mario Kart 10, a new 3D Mario, and The Legend of Zelda.Follow & leave a review on Spotify!#NintendoDirect #MarioKart #RumblePakPodcast

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