The HARDEST Decision: What Game to Play Next?
13On our sophomore edition of the AVForums Gaming Podcast, we look at the factors that get you excited about playing a game. From genre preferences to the platform on which you like to play, and whether you prefer a lengthy immersive dip into a long running campaign or a short online run-and-gun session with friends. We examine the combination of elements that get players hitting the Start Game/Continue button.
Presented by Ian Collen with guests Gordon Balfour and Rik Henderson.
00:00:00 - Start
00:00:29 - Welcome and introductions
*Discussion: How do you choose what games to play?*
00:10:43 - What are the team’s preferred gaming platforms - Gordon?
00:13:58 - What are the team’s preferred gaming platforms - Rik?
00:16:53 - The retro games revival - have the games aged well?
00:20:09 - What are the team’s preferred gaming platforms - Ian?
00:22:27 - What are the important factors in choosing your next game to purchase or play - Rik?
00:25:42 - Sports games vs real life sports - can you be good at both?
00:28:59 - What are the advantages of single player games?
00:30:46 - Why having several games on the go might be the answer
00:32:34 - Which games won’t Rik play?
00:33:29 - Which game does Ian keep coming back to after swearing ‘Never again!’?
00:34:15 - Finding yourself outmatched? Why collaborative games can be so enjoyable
00:38:32 - Single player vs. multi player vs. co-op?
00:41:59 - Short vs. long campaign experience?
00:47:16 - How do you make the time for a game?
00:53:28 - Is gaming still fun if you’re a professional reviewer?
00:56:10 - Is there a downside to the extensive choice that Game Pass offers?
00:59:48 - Q&A and comments from previous podcast: Are Games Too Expensive?
01:05:52 - Competitions
01:09:19 - Wrap up and goodbye
*Game Reviews*
Elden Ring - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/elden-ring-xbox-series-x-review.19594/
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-ps5-review.21910/
EA Sports FC 24 - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/ea-sports-fc-24-pc-review.21200/
Football Manager 2024 - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/football-manager-2024-pc-review.21309/
Call of Duty: Vanguard - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/call-of-duty-vanguard-ps5-review.19297/
Fallout 76 - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/fallout-76-review-ps4.15550/
Battlefield 2042 - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/battlefield-2042-xbox-series-x-review.19311/
Baldur’s Gate 3 - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/baldur-s-gate-3-pc-review.21056/
Final Fantasy VII - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/final-fantasy-vii-remake-review.17445/
It Takes Two - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/it-takes-two-review-xbox-one.18582/
Arkham Knight - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/batman-arkham-knight-xbox-one-review.11720/
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/kunitsu-gami-path-of-the-goddess-xbox-series-x-review.21978/
*Guest details*
Gordon Balfour: https://www.avforums.com/members/gordon-b.168710/
Rik Henderson: https://x.com/rikhenderson
*Competition links/reviews*
Competitions - https://www.avforums.com/competitions/open
Denon AVR-X1800H AV Receiver
Competition - https://www.avforums.com/competitions/win-the-denon-avr-x1800h-avr-worth-%C2%A3699-%E2%80%93-courtesy-of-peter-tyson.1332/
Review - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/denon-avr-x1800h-av-receiver-review.21688/
Q Acoustice M40 Powered Speakers
Competition - https://www.avforums.com/competitions/win-a-pair-of-q-acoustics-m40-powered-micro-tower-speakers-and-qed-digital-cables-worth-%C2%A31-069.1329/
Review - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/q-acoustics-m40-hd-wireless-audio-system-review.21606/
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