Ep.12 Holiday Gift Guide

Pixelated Realms Gamescast

Summary

In this episode, the hosts introduce a special guest, Logan, who works in the games industry. They discuss their recent gaming experiences and take a break for the holidays. They also review the failed game 'The Day Before' and share their first impressions of the Skull and Bones closed beta. In this episode, the hosts discuss the surprising multiplayer experience of Skull and Bones and the challenges faced during its development. They also provide a holiday gift guide for gamers, recommending Xbox Game Pass, Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro, Razer Kitsune, Hitbox controller, Steam Deck, PlayStation Portal, Alan Wake 2, Sea of Stars, GameCube controller, virtual currency for in-game purchases, Super Mario Wonder, Backbone controller, Delta Carpio wrist rest, and various games and headsets. The episode concludes with a reminder to follow and subscribe to the podcast.

Takeaways

The holiday season is a great time for gamers, with many new game releases and updates.
World of Warcraft Classic continues to be popular, with the Season of Discovery adding new content and features.
The Day Before was a highly anticipated game that failed to deliver on its promises, leading to disappointment and the closure of the studio.
The Skull and Bones closed beta showed promise with its open world and customization options, but also had some technical issues. Skull and Bones offers a unique multiplayer experience that combines single-player and multiplayer elements.
The development of Skull and Bones faced challenges due to studio changes and contractual obligations.
The holiday gift guide includes recommendations for Xbox Game Pass, gaming controllers, handheld devices, and popular games.
Virtual currency for in-game purchases can be a thoughtful gift for gamers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest
03:41 Holiday Break Announcement
08:43 Discussion on World of Warcraft Classic
16:43 Review of the Failed Game 'The Day Before'
24:09 First Impressions of Skull and Bones Closed Beta
33:18 Skull and Bones: A Surprising Multiplayer Experience
34:23 Development Hell and Government Contracts
35:14 Ubisoft's Collective Effort
35:41 The Red Flag of Multiple Studios
36:18 Introduction to the Holiday Gift Guide
37:14 Xbox Game Pass: A Great Value
38:09 Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro
38:45 Razer Kitsune and Fighting Games
39:20 Hitbox Controller for Fighting Games
40:21 Steam Deck and PlayStation Portal
41:08 Alan Wake 2: A Must-Play Game
42:09 Sea of Stars: A Great Nintendo Switch Game
42:45 GameCube Controller for Retro Gaming
43:40 Virtual Currency for In-Game Purchases
44:11 Super Mario Wonder: A Family-Friendly Game
45:12 Steam Deck, PlayStation Portal, and Handheld Gaming
46:07 Song of Nunu: A Cozy Winter Game
47:12 Backbone Controller for Mobile Gaming
48:25 Delta Carpio Wrist Rest for PC Gaming
49:27 Game Recommendations: Spider-Man 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and More
52:17 Game Recommendations: God of War Ragnarok, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, and Sports Games
53:52 Controller Recommendations: SCUF Controller and Headset Recommendations
57:16 Game Recommendations: Cyberpunk 2077, Remnant 2, and Robocop
58:19 Conclusion and Closing Remarks