GTL: Fallout Multiplayer Divides Fans & More E3 Announcements
By Twin Galaxies Editorial Staff ·
Square Enix finally reveals the Kingdom Hearts III release date, EA shows off Anthem, and Bethesda premieres Fallout 76. Plus, Microsoft announces new titles including open-world Halo and Gears of War 5. Every publisher is vying to steal the show at E3 2018.
E3 has been a wealth of new reveals and awesome games so far, with multiple developers and publishers showcasing their hard work for fans around the world. With so many new titles being revealed, is it possible that we’re getting too much information about the upcoming games, and have the announcements all been met with the same level of openness? On this episode of Game Talk Live, Host Mandie Roman covers these topics and more alongside her panel of experts, this week joined by Havana Mahoney, Alex Gross, and Dave Klein.
The panel starts the show by talking about the increase in open world MMO style shooter games, such as Destiny 2 and The Division 2. Is this particular style of game the future of the FPS genre, or are we reaching a tipping point of too many competing games.
The panel then looks at the revelations that Fallout 76 will be an open world online game. Is it a mistake to leave behind the traditional single player experience in favour of integrated multiplayer, and is it possible to cater to fans from both sides. The panel also talks about the setting of the game, and how it possibly fits in the timeline of the other games already out there.
The discussion turns to the swathe of Elder Scrolls announcements, with the Elder Scrolls Online getting new DLC, a new Mobile game being released, Skyrim getting a new humorous port, and a teaser for the upcoming Elder Scrolls marque title. Are we reaching a point where too much Elder Scrolls news is being released? The panel then looks at the risks and rewards of releasing new IP’s in the current market.
"I like @Fallout but I just want something different. I’m glad [@BethesdaStudios] is doing #Starfield. And I hope more companies continue doing new IPs." -@TheDaveKlein
— GameTalkLive (@GameTalkLive) June 11, 2018
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The panel then looks at the amount of information we received from the Microsoft press conference, with multiple titles being revealed, with popular franchises such as Halo and Gears of war getting new games. The panel also looks at the recent studio acquisitions Microsoft has made, and what that means for the future.
The discussion then turns to EA and Bioware’s upcoming title, Anthem, and how it has been received so far. Will Bioware be able to put their signature take on the game in the wake of the Mass Effect Andromeda release, or will they need to play it safe for now. The panel then looks at the new information from CD Projekt Red on their upcoming Cyberpunk game. Has the studio garnered enough goodwill to essentially do what they please?
"I have to agree with #Twitter on this one: The lack of romance in the new [@anthemgame] storyline is a little disheartening." -@havanarama
— GameTalkLive (@GameTalkLive) June 11, 2018
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The panel then looks at the increase in Battle Royale games, and whether the market is big enough to handle so many competing titles. Finally, the discussion turns to developers and publishers announcing games that are immediately available, and whether this tactic works for all games.
This episode of Game Talk Live has wrapped up for today, but you can catch it in its entirety in the video embedded above. Meanwhile, don't miss out on the previous episode of Game Talk Live in which expert panellists discuss the resurrection of Atari and Intellivision through the power of their fans.