Rebel FM Rebel FM Episode 687 - 01/09/2025
Jan 10, 2026
They celebrate an anniversary and share the origin story of the show. Conversations jump from a surprising WWI shooter and a deadly indie puzzle to replayable RPG design choices. Hardware worries take center stage with CES reports on rising PC costs, DLSS and new display tech, and laptop battery gains. Board games, family gaming, and debates about cosmetics and Halo round out the chat.
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Outer Worlds 2 Rewards Focused Builds
- Arthur and Matt found Outer Worlds 2's capped-level and focused-skill design created more distinct, replayable character builds.
- They felt Obsidian's sharper systems made player choices feel impactful despite some late-stage pacing issues.
Finishing A Massive Assassin's Creed
- Arthur returned to Assassin's Creed Shadows to finish a long, well-crafted game that nevertheless demands high executive function.
- He noted Ubisoft Connect's instability on PC and wished for a smoother platform.
Console Availability Could Tighten Not Just Price
- Microsoft may prioritize PC and cloud platforms over subsidized console hardware if consoles lose retail footprint.
- Arthur suggested Xbox profitability pressures could make consoles scarcer rather than more expensive.