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This week the Punching Up crew talks about all the drama and positives surrounding Legends: Z-A, a new Halo game, and more Resident Evil rumors.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:37:10 - Pokemon Legends Z-A Discussion

0:57:19 - The passing of Tomonobu Itagaki

1:08:12 - New Halo Game being announced this week

1:15:32 - Final Fantasy VII Part 3 DLC/New Game

1:21:05 - Kirby Air Riders Direct #2

1:23:54 - What We’re Playing

1:37:09 - More Resident Evil Code Veronica and Zero Remake Leaks

1:45:11 - Nintendo Pop-Up Store in London

1:47:43 - Xbox Dev Kit Price Increase2:01:33 - Closing Questions

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C

Really interested in this because I am loving Z-A for some reason! I can see its clear flaws but find the loop so enjoyable.

Breno Bezerra Bluhm

Everyone knows 79 is a green metascore so why the hell are you doing my multi-billion dollar franchise dirty? 😡

Breno Bezerra Bluhm

Nah, many peoole are liking it very much. If you open twitter it’s what all people are talking about (good or bad but still talking about it). It’s almost like Ghost of Yotei wasn’t just released too. Me personally? I’m also liking it and even with the flaws I think it’s a very solid game (don’t think the IGN review that gave a 8 was off base).

C

I’ve put Yotei down because of it! Haven’t touched it since last Thursday and I’d never do that😬 Really enjoying Yotei too but Z-A has me hooked

A Hind D

ZA looks like bare minimum effort - cannot believe the bootlicking comments defend this one. Just because it runs slightly decent now doesn’t forgive the relatively low effort slop they pumped out yet again - insane lmao

BigDumbStupidIdiot

Absolutely loving my time with ZA. It's soooo close to being my ideal Pokemon experience (it really needs voice acting)

Bogey

People only being on exact sides of the spectrum (games should be cheap and look like shit/I want to see peach fuzz on my protagonist) is emblematic of video game discourse There’s a huge middle ground between those two. Wanting Gamefreak to spend more money on the biggest IP in the world doesn’t mean I want horse ball physics. Come on guys

MetalhedX

It can't be stated too often that I I love how the show that would naturally cater to more family friendly games discussion, ostensibly being about Nintendo, is in all reality, the most deranged, unhinged content in the LSM family. Keep up the good work.

BigDumbStupidIdiot

The Matt quote is from last week's Defining Duke during the Pokemon leaks discussion

Edward Walton

Itagaki's passing was completely unexpected. Thanks for making a segment for it. The FGC definitely was not prepared for the delayed double hit that came from Katsuhiro Harada, first with his very insightful story about his rivalry with Itagaki, then finding out his friend's passing. It has been very emotional.

PairOfShuse

I’ve been beating the drum on games journalism for a while. I noticed it around 2010 when games media started to change to be antagonistic towards gamers, hire activists, create horrible articles, and act like children online. Another good website, a more indie one is Noisy Pixel.

IronLion44

Unhinged first 10 minutes.

PairOfShuse

In regards to Itagaki: I agree how it is a fucking slap in the face that games media picked up the story and tried to act like they respected him after over a decade of bashing Dead or Alive and actively making the landscape insufferable. I’ve also seen some YouTubers do this like Maximillian Dood, put out a post about his death when he bashed DOA and what it was on multiple occasions. Many people replied to him pointing this out or his hypocrisy, only for him to go on a mass banning spree. I don’t get how these people think it’s ok to stand on the death of iconic creators just to push their own image out there after they repeatedly bashed their work. It’s vile stuff IMO. The whole forced diversity to the point of only certain races of people being able to make games has been around for a bit and I’m glad to see people start calling it out more. It doesn’t even make sense because the same people will praise Cardi B for how she dresses and acts yet shame a game company if they make an attractive female character

PairOfShuse

Also: Halo Remake Cortana: They will make Cortana trans and every time the character is being digitally displayed, their pronouns will be displayed beside the character. Any takers?

Bogey

Holy fuck Sphere Hunter with Brad and Gene talking RE would be a dream podcast. Please make that happen Gene The only way to beat that would be to get Huber on as well, but I know that ain’t happening

Chris Morton

It'd be cool if Gene and Colin used the misinformation topic as a jumping off point for a state of games journalism episode of SS+

Frank

Gene had the spiciest line I’ve heard in a while ngl

AroundTheBrend

Yeah… yo pussy shouldn’t smell like salmon.

Breaking Bot’s Weld Jr played by Robot John MIDI

I feel like the people who get upset whenever they see trans people somewhere they don’t want to see them think about trans people more than trans people think about trans people.

PairOfShuse

The number 1 or 2 tactic - gaslighting The funny thing is, this was also just a joke.

Gooch Gobbler

Have we not had enough of them dunking on games journalists? It's pretty boring to me at this point. Just say they are shitty and move on lol

Big Devin Energy

I’m DYING. 😂 😂 😂 Micah: *goes off about avocados and salmon* Brad: “Ok…” 😂

Aaron

If anyone ever wants to play an old browser/flash game check out Flashpoint infinity

Shard_of_Odium

Imagine if during the Halo show the only time Master Chief kept his helmet on was when he banged the prisoner of war.

Daddy T

Magikarp, the useless bag of pussy

Frank G.

Whole heartedly agree with Brad and Micah assessment with Pokémon za. Even breath of the wild has voice acting dude cmon. I think the company has just gotten too damn rich and elitist that they'll protect the status quo over giving fans better quality (or quality at all) and not still over reliance on nostalgia for the older fans and idk what they're excuse is for making it for "just the kids" maybe the fedora hat lol. Ima keep giving them criticism because I love this franchise but I've been so utterly disappointed lately vote with your wallet people. I'm picking up Digimon again.

TheWubbz

I can’t imagine the developers are 100% PROUD of their game in the case of ZA. I have to imagine if it’s all about money, slightly higher production value would lead to more sales. I have a Switch 2 and I’ll sadly be skipping it.

Russell Robinson

Bust a nut for Itagaki. One gun salute for Itagaki. Post salute clarity. Gene is hilarious. 😂

Frank G.

Best nintendo game this century, mmm let me vote for smash bros brawl. That subspace emmisary. Best song uuugh U2 beautiful day.

TheWubbz

Imp Midna 💜 lmaoo

Big Devin Energy

The Switch/Switch 2 is literally the most backwards compatible system ever. It goes both ways! I just got the Switch 2 version of Pokemon ZA and it just straight up works in my original Switch. I got it second hand much cheaper than the Switch 1 version is selling retail so scored a deal and future proofed for when I get a Switch 2 eventually. Nothing about this game required the Switch 2! Haha

Addison117

That transitions into one mean cock.

Lunar Tear

Most frustrating part about NG4's level design is how easy it is to miss things on your initial playthrough without having access to chapter select until NG+. Great game, definitely much needed, and it has me hopeful for the future. Just the level design leaves a bit to be desired. Its one of the easier entries alongside 2 Sigma/Black 2, and a great entrypoint for new players.