Xbox Changes and Then Reverses Course on Xbox Live Gold Pricing, Resident Evil 8 Demo (Maiden) - VG2M # 258

Video Games 2 the MAX

On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX hosts Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison start out by giving out their reactions to the Resident Evil Village: Maiden PS5 demo. What they liked about the setting and story aspects of it and also wonder what the story could actually be about as you move further into the game itself. In this section there’s also discussion on the rest of the Resident Evil Showcase reveals which were not as glamorous or meaningful.
Marc also talks about playing some Immortals Fenyx Rising and how he’s enjoying it, but that it also feels empty and flying isn’t the best. The guys also give some thoughts on the major praise Hitman 3 has received. Plus, thoughts on the news about Resident Evil 4 Remake being switched to Capcom Division 1 as they figure out what’s the best course to take on it.
After that, it is all about the drama surrounding the price increase to Xbox Live Gold and the eleventh hour decision to reverse it. While also subsequently making free-to-play games actually free without having to pay the subscription fee to play them. They also ponder the need for a subscription to play online at this point? And Sean really wishes that Microsoft would implement a family plan out of all this.
In sadder news, Vicarious Visions' entire studio was merged into Blizzard and now the studio responsible for the Tony Hawk 1 + 2 Remasters is essentially no more and now just supporting Blizzard on their projects. Marc is very bummed about this, as Activision had the chance to have a studio that could create an original project and chose otherwise. Could there be something going on at Blizzard?
Finally, Puzzle Quest 3 is announced, Gabe Newell wants Valve to make more single-player games and how Marc feels this is a hollow sentiment. While Sean thinks that they should be given the benefit of the doubt. Also, the retirement of Takaya Imamura and his legacy at Nintendo.
Timestamps:
Opening Stuff
Games We Are Playing:
Resident Evil 8 Demo: Maiden and thoughts on the RE Showcase (3:05)
Immortals Fenyx Rising (11:50)
Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game - Complete Edition (16:32)
Hitman 3’s Reception (19:20)
Headlines:
Resident Evil 4 Remake Changes development teams amidst disagreement over direction (23:17)
Peter Moore comes back to gaming and joins Unity Games (49:19)
Puzzle Quest 3 Announced (1:01:34)
Uncharted Movie Delayed Again to February 2022 (1:04:53)
Takaya Imamura retiring at Nintendo (1:15:20)
Major Topics:
Microsoft raises Xbox Live Gold prices and then reverses the decision (29:38)
Vicarious Visions is merged into Blizzard Entertainment (50:55)
Gabe Newell wants more single-player games for Valve (1:08:05)
Ending Stuff and Upcoming Games (1:19:33)