What's Happening At PlayStation Where We Get Astro Bot + Concord Cancelled In The Same Week?
One video game is released to acclaim, and the other lasts just less than two weeks before it's scrubbed from the timeline.
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- NBA 2K25 features improved gameplay and animations but continues to face criticism for its monetization system.
- The game Concord was poorly marketed and executed, leading to its cancellation just 11 days after release.
- Sony's focus on multiplayer games and lack of support for smaller, single-player experiences like Astro Bot is a cause for concern.
- The Secret Level episode based on Concord will still be released despite the game's cancellation.
- There is a need for better marketing and support for indie games and single-player experiences in the gaming industry. The hosts have mixed opinions on the gaming market, with criticisms of PlayStation and Xbox's performance.
- Astro's Playroom is praised for its nostalgic and joyful elements, and the hosts express excitement for the game.
- The design choices in the Minecraft movie trailer receive criticism, particularly the use of live-action components.
- The hosts discuss the reactions to the Minecraft movie trailer, including right-wing backlash.
- The conversation highlights the importance of creativity and imagination in gaming experiences.
Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Resources
- The Minecraft Movie Teaser Looks Like A Nightmarish Fever Dream
- Concord will reportedly remain in Amazon's upcoming Secret Level series despite recent shutdown | Eurogamer.net
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- Music by: Dylan Blight
- Art by: Cherie Henriques
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