Steam Next Fest, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Two Point Museum

Feb 28, 2025

The latest chatter dives into pirate adventures in the Yakuza universe, blending treasure hunting with quirky narratives. Nostalgia takes center stage as the crew recounts their Hawaii escapades and delve into the charm of Two Point Museum, emphasizing customization and humor. They reflect on the buzz around Avowed, share mixed feelings about Warner Bros. studio closures, and explore unique indie games like Ruffy and the Riverside, showcasing innovative gameplay and quirky aesthetics. A lively mix of gaming and personal anecdotes keeps the conversation entertaining!

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ANECDOTE

Yakuza Recurring Elements

Danny asks about recurring Yakuza elements like Segways and the Baby Man; Frank confirms Segways return.
Samoa Joe appears as a pirate, adding to the game's silliness.

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Two Point Museum's Focus

Two Point Museum focuses on entertaining visitors, similar to theme park games.
Modern museums prioritize entertainment alongside education.

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Two Point Museum Customization

Two Point Museum allows for extensive exhibit customization, including adding flair and donation boxes.
Players acquire exhibits through excursions, adding a unique gameplay element.

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Danny's back from Hawaii, but Frank's just started his pirate themed vacation there in the latest Like a Dragon game, the crew dive deeper on Avowed, some positive thoughts on Two Point Musuem, and it's time for another demo buffet with the first Steam Next Fest of 2025.

Avowed: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2457220/Avowed/

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061810/Like_a_Dragon_Pirate_Yakuza_in_Hawaii/

Two Point Museum: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2185060/Two_Point_Museum/

WB Closes Three Studios, Cancels Wonder Woman Game: https://www.ign.com/articles/warner-bros-cancels-wonder-woman-game-closes-three-studios

Advent NEON: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1528260/Advent_NEON/

Promise Mascot Agency: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2585830/Promise_Mascot_Agency/

Ruffy and the Riverside: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1002260/Ruffy_and_the_Riverside/

He Is Coming: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2824490/He_is_Coming/

Skin Deep: https://store.steampowered.com/app/301280/Skin_Deep/

Lonely Space: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2664120/Lonely_Space/

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Chapters:

0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:14 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:08:28 - Hawaii 0:10:59 - Avowed 0:32:20 - Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii 0:46:05 - Two Point Museum 1:00:36 - WB Games Closing Monolith Productions 1:06:02 - Remembering Viktor Antonov 1:10:00 - Steam Next Fest 1:13:10 - Advent NEON 1:16:07 - Promise Mascot Agency 1:19:36 - Ruffy and the Riverside 1:25:14 - He Is Coming 1:28:59 - Skin Deep 1:36:24 - Next Fest Demo Recap 1:38:38 - Noclip Updates 1:41:42 - Sign Off