Dylan and Ashley discuss the news surrounding Disney and Epic Games teaming up for a new crossover, in addition to the current Fortnite one. 

Plus, Dylan dives into Pokémon Champions, gives his wrap-up thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem, and talks to Ashley about the latest idea from PlayStation—adding scans of real people to their games.

SHOW DOT POINTS

  • Dylan expresses frustration over being called the ‘Easter Grinch’ for missing a podcast.
  • Ashley finds the idea of a Disney IP-based extraction shooter to be bizarre.
  • Dylan recalls the combat mechanics of Disney Infinity as a precedent for how Disney characters fight.
  • The duo discusses the potential revenue impact of Disney’s partnership with Epic Games.
  • Dylan criticises Epic Games for laying off employees despite upcoming collaborations with Disney.
  • Ashley highlights the importance of vetting participants in Sony’s new player engagement initiative.
  • Dylan questions the motivations behind Sony’s player base initiative.
  • Ashley suggests that the initiative could be a way to promote Gran Turismo 7.
  • Dylan and Ashley joke about the absurdity of interview answers for the player base initiative.
  • The conversation reflects on the evolving landscape of gaming and corporate strategies. The film Exit 8 has received critical acclaim, achieving a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Resident Evil’s gameplay effectively balances action and survival horror elements.
  • The pacing between characters in Resident Evil enhances the overall experience.
  • Pokémon Champions allows for extensive customisation of Pokémon stats and moves.
  • The game introduces a new competitive format for Pokémon battles.
  • Players can bring their Pokémon from previous games into Pokémon Champions.
  • The game features a unique mechanic where players can see their opponent’s team before battle.
  • Pokémon Champions aims to be the new standard for competitive Pokémon play.
  • The meta in competitive Pokémon will evolve with new game releases.
  • The launch of Pokémon Champions has faced some technical issues, but it shows promise.

YOUR HOSTS
 🎙️ Dylan Blight
🎙️ Ashley Hobley

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