New Game Plus Podcast Episode 3 Zach and Joel cover what they have been playing lately, then dig into a lively run of gaming news and opinionated discussion around remakes, gaming flops, and what first got them hooked on games in the first place. The episode is casual, personal, and game-focused, with both hosts weighing in on upcoming releases, industry controversy, and a few spicy takes. In This Episode: In this episode, Joel talks about finishing up Star Wars Zero Company, highlighting its Clone Wars setting, a surprising story twist, and why the game stays compelling even when some parts feel repetitive.Zach shares that he has been playing Dead by Daylight again, including the impact of a new killer and why recent ranking changes have made the game less enjoyable for him.The hosts react to Halloween: The Game, comparing its clunky charm to older asymmetrical horror games like Friday the 13th and talking about proximity chat, survival mechanics, and seasonal horror gaming.They preview Wolverine and Blood of Dawnwalker, with Joel excited about Wolverine’s adult tone and gore, and both hosts debating whether Blood of Dawnwalker’s time limit system helps or hurts the experience.They discuss the upcoming Ghost of Yote DLC, especially the return of Jin Sakai in survival mode and what makes the Ghost of Tsushima/Yote formula work so well.The conversation shifts to industry news, including CD Projekt Red promising a physical release for The Witcher 4 and the hosts joking about tangible game ownership and collector value.They cover Sony’s digital pricing lawsuit and the idea that Sony pushed players toward buying only through the PlayStation Store, which Zach and Joel both see as a customer-hostile move.A humorous tangent follows about people treating GTA 6 dating as “cheating,” with both hosts comparing the discourse to fictional crushes in books and TV.The main opinion segment covers games they think deserve remakes, including Need for Speed Underground, The Witcher, Def Jam Fight for New York, Dante’s Inferno, and Resident Evil 5.They each explain the games that got them into gaming, including Resident Evil 2, Pokemon Red, Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!, GoldenEye 007, Turok, Mario Party 4, Halo, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater.The episode closes with “flop” picks, including Arkham Knights, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Marvel’s Avengers, Concord, and Anthem, with both hosts agreeing that some had huge potential but failed to deliver.In the final spicy take, Joel argues that most Pokemon stories are overrated, while Zach makes the case that World of Warcraft is overrated for newer players because of the grind, subscriptions, and endgame focus.Wolverine Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z42tBfBLJY Blood of Dawnwalker Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC_bDk-I7F4 Ghost of Yotei DLC Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zCDOsGLsxw Highlight moments: “You can’t have Wolverine and not have somebody get sliced.” — The case for an unapologetically bloody Wolverine game. Def Jam: Fight for NY nostalgia — Zach remembering the joy of throwing rappers around a subway and trying not to get launched onto the tracks. The GTA 6 debate — Joel and Zach riffing on whether dating in a video game could possibly count as cheating. “I’m a ten-year-old and I’m gonna leave my house.” — Their hilarious take on the classic Pokémon story setup. Anthem’s collector’s edition sting — Joel jokes that he owns a collector’s copy of a game he can’t even play anymore. World of Warcraft’s steep learning curve — Zach compares choosing among all the classes and races to an impossible decision, while Joel defends the game from the longtime-player side. Games mentioned: Star Wars Zero Company, Dead by Daylight, Halloween, Friday the 13th, Until Dawn, Marvel’s Wolverine, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, The Blood of Dawnwalker, The Witcher, The Witcher 3, Ghost of Yotei, Ghost of Tsushima, GTA 6, Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2, Infamous, Infamous: Second Son, Need for Speed Underground 2, Gran Turismo, The Crew 2, Def Jam: Fight for NY, Dante’s Inferno, Onimusha, Ninja Gaiden, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 5, Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, GoldenEye 007, Turok, Mario Party 4, Halo: Combat Evolved, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Marvel’s Avengers, Concord, Anthem, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2, Dark Souls 3, Elden Ring, Sekiro, World of Warcraft Follow us: TikTok, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube: @offscriptmediaofficial Twitch: offscript media X: @offscriptduo Also find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (links located in our bio) If you enjoyed the episode, follow, subscribe, and check back next week for more gaming talk, hot takes, and off-script conversation. 0:12 — Welcome to Episode 03 0:38 — What Have We Been Playing? 1:56 — Joel’s Experience with Star Wars Zero Company 3:14 — Zach’s Dead by Daylight Experience 4:40 — Halloween Laughs 6:02 — Scary Games During Halloween 7:23 — Game Discussion: Wolverine 9:53 — Game Discussion: Blood of Dawnwalker 16:14 — Game Discussion: Ghost of Yotei DLC 19:04 — Patch Notes 19:14 — Guaranteed Witcher 4 Physical Release 21:57 — Sony to Pay $7.58 Million 24:37 — GTA VI Cheating? 29:44 — Games That Deserve a Remake 43:25 — What Games Got Us Hooked on Gaming 51:31 — Biggest Game Flops 1:02:09 — Spicy Tacos 1:05:34 — Zach’s Overrated and Underrated Games 1:15:27 — Ending Thoughts and What’s Coming Next
