Reflections on Gaming Westin

We continue our deep dive into the highs, lows, and business incentives of remasters, reboots, and remakes. What should we, the consumers, watch for when looking at these revitalized properties, and what should we skeptically examine prior to buying full force into the nostalgic charm they seem to evoke? Find out on this episode of Reflections on Gaming!

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Werq by Kevin MacLeod
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Various Game Soundtracks under Fair Use


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Take the old and make it new! A concept that has been around for decades, yet is taking on a new life with the release of game collections like the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, and the Resident Evil 2 and 3 Remakes. Today, we discuss the defining features of this trifecta of profit, and discuss various examples of successes and failures within the realms of remasters, reboots, and remakes.

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Music for this episode:
Werq by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq
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Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Various Game Soundtracks under Fair Use


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SO MANY SEQUELS. What makes them good or bad. well-received or hated? Is there a formula to a good and successful sequel or is it completely luck of the draw? Today, Reflections on Gaming takes on the difficult task of breaking down the essence of good and bad sequels, while looking at several case studies trying to find the KEY to good sequels. Join us and join in on the discussion!

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Music for this episode: Werq by Kevin MacLeod
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Peanut Butter Cupquakes by Big Giant Circles


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BOTW part TWO! Hooray! In this podcast we discuss our main gripes and praises of Breath of the Wild, and propose some changes to improve the series as it takes a new direction in the entries to come! Come join in on the discussion with us!

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Music for this episode: Werq by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq
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Breath of the Wild, one of the most popular games of the past 5 years and a hallmark of Nintendo's library and the Legend of Zelda series. What do you we think of it? Do we think things? Let's find out! Spoiler: Yes, we do. In this podcast we discuss our first impressions of Breath of the Wild both before we ever played it and during our first playthrough. Yes, there is praise. Yes, there is critique. Come join in on the discussion with us!

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Music for this episode: Werq by Kevin MacLeod
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Jumpscares, tension, low-frequency rumblings, gore, body horror, torture, unrelenting monsters and nightmares; all of these things and more are found in horror in all media, but video games have the unique property of throwing you INTO the fray and requiring you to make split second decisions. What makes horror effective and good? What are examples of both good and bad horror? Find out on this episode of Reflections on Gaming!

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Music for this episode: Werq by Kevin MacLeod
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