God Of War Future, Splatoon Raiders Impressions [Arcade Couch Podcast]

We discuss God of War: Laufey’s release date and the future of Kratos, and Dylan shares his impressions of Splatoon Raiders.

SHOW DOT POINTS

• Dylan enjoys playing Splatoon Raiders, appreciating its narrative elements.
• The game features a mix of single-player and multiplayer modes.
• Players can upgrade weapons and abilities throughout the game.
• The bond meter with AI companions adds a new layer to gameplay.
• Dylan finds the core shooting mechanics familiar yet engaging.
• The game runs smoothly on the Nintendo Switch at 60 frames per second.
• The story involves a mystical fog and treasure hunting.
• Dylan notes some levels feel repetitive in design.
• The music is enjoyable but could use more variety.
• The game could serve as an entry point for new players to the Splatoon franchise. August is a promising month for Australian game releases.
• Marvel Token Fighting Souls is generating significant interest.
• The hosts express mixed feelings about the pacing of the game’s story mode.
• Visuals and character designs in Marvel Token Fighting Souls are praised.
• The gameplay feels a bit sluggish, impacting the overall experience.
• Blocking mechanics in the game seem inconsistent.
• The game offers various modes for training and casual play.
• Fog Piercer is a unique tactical roguelike deck-building game.
• The hosts are casual gamers, providing a different perspective on fighting games.
• There’s a blend of excitement and scepticism about the new titles.

YOUR HOSTS
🎙️ Dylan Blight
🎙️ Ashley Hobley

RESOURCES

• • God of War: Laufey finally gets a release date – here’s when you’ll be able to play it
  • What Video Games Are Coming Out in August 2026? – Explosion Network
  • PlayStation Network down, as tens of thousands of players queue to play Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls newly-launched beta | Eurogamer.net
  • Fogpiercer Review – Explosion Network

CREDITS

• 🎵 Music: Dylan Blight
• 🎵 Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay
• 🎨 Artwork: Cherie Henriques
• 📝 Show notes powered by Riverside. FM

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