Holiday season is creeping up on us, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already knee-deep in the existential dread of figuring out which games to dive into next. This week, we're breaking down the big hitters like Hades 2 and the freshly announced Forza Horizon 6, while also glaring at the train wreck that is the Deus Ex remaster. Seriously, who thought making character models shinier was a good idea? We've also got the impending chaos of Black Ops 7 looming over us, and let's just say, the Call of Duty fatigue is real, folks. As we gear up for the holidays, I can't help but feel a mix of excitement and that familiar sense of "meh" about the gaming landscape; I mean, are we really looking forward to anything that doesn’t feel like a rehash of past glories? So grab your coffee, sit back, and let's dive into this beautifully absurd world of gaming together!

Takeaways:

• Hades 2 has launched with a slew of new features, and yes, it finally works!
• Forza Horizon 6 is on the way, and it looks like we're racing through Japan—bet you didn't see that coming!
• Black Ops 7 might just be the last nail in the coffin for Call of Duty fatigue; seriously, how many more can we take?
• The remastered Deus Ex is getting roasted for its shiny character models—who knew shininess could be so dreadful?
• Sony's new Pulse Elevate speakers promise high-end tech, but let’s be real, how often do built-in mics actually deliver?
• The holiday gaming season is shaping up to be kind of a dud; where are all the exciting releases, people?

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Hades
• Force of Horizon 6
• Splash Damage
• Black Ops 7
• Avatar Fire and Ash
• Sony
• Deus Ex
• Metal Gear Solid Delta
• Transformers Reactive
• Ubisoft
• Bulletstorm
• Call of Duty
• Activision
• Walmart
• Nvidia
• PNY
• Battlefield 6
• Bloodlines 2
• Arc Raiders
• Sonic Racing