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Episode 127 of the Retro Rebel Podcast. As always, in December we call out the best games we played in the last year. We also cover the latest news from EA, Xbox, and PS5.
Retro Rebel Podcast is hosted by Amanda Fox and Stacy Bishop. Each week they take a deep dive into the gaming industry and discuss news stories, the current games they are playing as well as the topic of the week.
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Intro Music – Final Impasse By Ground is Lava
What we’re playing
Amanda- I’ve played a lot this week mainly due to a power brick scare that has me really appreciating my Xbox. I’ve gotten all the Sims 4 career achievements (triplets is still evading me) and I’ve started Fallen Order. Tbh, I don’t think I like it. I dunno what I was expecting, maybe something more RPG? But the main actor is the redheaded kid from Shameless who I hate anyway and the obstacle course map design just isn’t something I like. I’ve done the first 3 planets (as much as I can at this stage) but I might leave it at that. Glad I didn’t pay full price. Fallen Order is still currently free with Xbox Game Pass.
News:
EA has bought British dev studio Codemasters for 1.2 billion dollars. This is a surprising turn as most thought they would buy Take-Two.
Most people unable to purchase an Xbox Series X or PS5 as stocks still out all over the USA and UK. eBay scalpers charging 50%-200% markups on consoles in the reseller market.
Main topic: Best games we played in 2020
As always, in December we call out the best games we played in the last year (not just games released in 2020). If you’re in lockdown and looking for some diversion, check out our picks.
Best New IP
Best Old Title
Best Viral Game
Best Multiplayer Game
Most Surprisingly Fun Game
Game of the Year
Games We Wish We Played in 2020
Last of us ( but also Animal Crossing, Ghosts of Tsushima, and Cyberpunk lol)
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Thanksgiving Series Part 1: Consoles & Developers we’re thankful for.
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