Mafia: The Old Country Impressions & Everything from Gamescom ONL [Arcade Couch Podcast]
We discuss our first impressions of Mafia: The Old Country, the fourth entry in the series; we also take a look at everything that was announced during Gamescom - Opening Night Live 2025.
We discuss our first impressions of Mafia: The Old Country, the fourth entry in the series; we also take a look at everything that was announced during Gamescom – Opening Night Live 2025.
Show Dot Points
- The hosts express excitement about the upcoming release of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
- Gamescom showcased a variety of new games and trailers, generating buzz among fans.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 aims to innovate with a new campaign structure.
- The Lego Batman game promises to incorporate elements from various Batman media.
- Anime adaptations of video games are becoming more common, with mixed reactions from fans.
- The Fallout series continues to expand with a new season, delving deeper into character backstories.
- The hosts share their thoughts on the Deadpool VR game and its potential success.
- Zero Parades is generating interest despite concerns about the development team.
- The Unbeatable game combines music and narrative in a unique way.
- Overall, the conversation highlights the evolving landscape of video games and their adaptations. Silent Hill F showcases a new direction for the franchise.
- The Divine Comedy offers a unique art style and gameplay experience.
- Vampire: The Masquerade- Bloodlines 2 has faced numerous delays but remains highly anticipated.
- Game trailers reveal a mix of horror, RPG, and action elements.
- Mafia: The Old Country returns to a more narrative-driven style of gameplay.
- The importance of character development in engaging players.
- The evolution of gaming genres is evident in upcoming titles.
- Game announcements create excitement and anticipation among fans.
- The balance between gameplay mechanics and storytelling is crucial.
- The hosts share personal insights and humour throughout the discussion.
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Resources
- Kirby Air Riders Release Date Has Been Revealed Alongside A Heap Of New Info
- Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025: All the Announcements and Trailers – Explosion Network
- https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2025/08/22/hollow-knight-silksong-just-got-a-release-date-and-its-just-a-few-weeks-away/
Arcade Couch Credits:
- Music by: Dylan Blight
- Art by: Cherie Henriques
- Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
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Dylan Blight
[He/Him] Dylan Blight is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Explosion Network, an independent Australian publication covering video games, film, television and pop culture. Since founding Explosion Network in 2017, Dylan has written and produced reviews, news, interviews, features and podcasts across the entertainment industry, while overseeing the publication's editorial direction and content.
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Ashley Hobley
[He/Him] As the Executive Editor of Games & Entertainment, Ash uses his sharp-eye to oversee the majority of the editorial work coming out of the Explosion Network.
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