TMG Podcast #204 - All Valorants Are Bastards
/ Carlos HernandezThe TMG Podcast is a weekly podcast where the TMG crew talks about the latest trends and the video games that caught our eye recently.
Episode 204 is a packed episode with Miggy, Carlos, Migs, and Matthew talking about various open world games like Grand Theft Auto V, Mafia III, Watch_Dogs 2, and even Pay Day 2. We also shared what we think of Riot Games' first competitive shooter Valorant.
The bundle that supports racial justice and equality, which was mentioned in this episode, can be found here: https://itch.io/b/520/bundle-for-racial-justice-and-equality
Intro music (created by Gamechops): RoboRob Electro House VIP Remix Spindash 3 Outro music (created by Ben Briggs): K.K. Cruisin' (Ben Briggs Remix)
After numerous rumors and leaks, Nintendo has officially revealed the Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch system. It’s set to launch in 2025. A Nintendo Direct focused on the new system is set to debut on April 2, 2025.
NetEase and PlayStation are collaborating to bring Spider-Man’s original suit seen in Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to Marvel Rivals. This skin will launch alongside the PC release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on January 30, 2025.
Newly formed Polish studio Rebel Wolves debut our first good look at their upcoming single player open world RPG called The Blood of Dawnwalker with a cinematic trailer that features a sneak peek at in-game gameplay towards the end of the video.
Capcom has given a good look at SNK’s Mai Shiranui in Street Fighter 6 as she’s the next DLC character to join the fighting game’s roster of characters on February 5, 2025.
Ubisoft has once again delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the next entry in the long-running open-world franchise, to allow more polish and time for developers to make changes based on player feedback. It is now set to launch on March 20, 2025.
Marvel Rivals is entering its first season as a live service, free-to-play online game, and with it comes the game’s first major balance changes based on the performance of the game’s roster during Season 0.
Capcom starts 2025 with the announcement of Monster Hunter Wilds' second beta test, which will go live at set times during two separate weekends this February. It features the same content of the first open beta, plus the quest to hunt a Gypceros.
Elden Ring Nightreign is an online focused roguelike experience in the Elden Ring world and will not feature a staple online feature that started back in the first Souls game.
Even in its current state, Path of Exile 2 overshadows much of the available ARPGs in the market today both in terms of quality and replayability. It sets a precedent, proving that the ARPG genre can still be improved. Grinding Gear Games are the tip of the spear that’s taking the ARPG genre into a new age of gaming.
Sky Mavis and Zentry have joined forces to bring Ragnarok Landverse to Ronin, combining Zentry’s pioneering work in Web3 gaming with Ronin’s unparalleled distribution in gaming.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the Monthly Games lineup for PS Plus subscribers for January 2025 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Need for Speed Underground Remastered, and The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. These games will be available to subscribers starting January 7.
Those interested in pre-ordering the upcoming action game Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii would be pleased to know that two cosmetic sets will be given to those placing their order early.