ACG - The Best Gaming Podcast TBGP #405 The Starfield Review and Coverage Situation, BG 3 fun and Bugs, Linus Tech Tips, BG, And Mirage Truths
Aug 19, 2023
Linus Tech Tips, a tech influencer and content creator, joins the podcast to discuss the potential overshadowing of Starfield by Baldur's Gate, bugs and glitches in games, thoughts on gameplay and setting, expectations and details on Starfield, the importance of environmental details in video games, issues with game review aggregators and user reviews, challenges of acting in motion capture, FMV dating and the removal of Star Citizen, game customization and innovative game guidance, difficult boss fights and favorite aspects of games, video game romances and potential TV show-based games, fictional character deaths and exploring fictional worlds, the power of imagination and consequences of ultimate power, and behind-the-scenes discussions.
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2023: Biggest Game Release Year
- 2023 is the biggest release year gaming has seen, with many major titles launching simultaneously.
- This influx lowers entry barriers and broadens gaming's market, attracting new players.
Challenges in Hardware Reviews
- Reviewing hardware is challenging due to complexity and scale of tests.
- Bigger outlets face pressure to produce content frequently, which can impact accuracy.
Baldur's Gate 3 Bugs Experience
- Baldur's Gate 3 has some visual and dialogue bugs, but they are minor and don't block progress.
- Multiplayer and movement bugs exist but don't ruin gameplay experience yet.