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The Game Awards 2024 Predictions - Episode 371

·1 hr 11 min·5 clips
Derek and Sean argue over whether Resident Evil 9 will follow the success of RE7 and RE8 or flop like RE6.
The episode opens with hosts Derek and Sean engaging with live chat and promoting their Patreon, followed by a brief fantasy football update where Derek discusses his playoff chances. They transition to gaming discussions, starting with Sean's 45-hour playthrough of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, which he criticizes for its length but praises for boss fights, noting its similarities to Death Stranding. Derek is near the end of the game and rates it a solid eight. The conversation shifts to predictions for The Game Awards 2024, with the hosts skipping categories like e-sports and content creators. They predict GTA VI for 'Most Anticipated Game', Hell Divers 2 for 'Best Multiplayer', and debate whether College Football 25 should have been nominated for 'Best Sports/Racing Game'. For 'Best RPG', they choose Final Fantasy VII Rebirth over Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and for 'Best Action/Adventure', Derek picks Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown while Sean chooses Astro Bot. They express concerns about Resident Evil 9 rumors and Capcom's consistency. In the final segments, they argue that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth deserves 'Game of the Year' for its narrative and soundtrack, despite potential recency bias. The wrap-up covers news like Troy Baker joining a Naughty Dog project, Square Enix considering Xbox releases for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Sony working on a new handheld. The episode ends with Thanksgiving wishes and a sign-off.

As heard by us

Game Awards predictions, Dino Crisis hope, and a Thanksgiving sign-off from hosts who stay only partly convinced.

The Game Awards predictions play less like a locked-in ballot than a loose, skeptical hangout. The conversation keeps circling the idea of a Dino Crisis remake, weighing the appeal against Resident Evil, Turok, and the basic question of whether dinosaurs can still feel scary.

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Why you'd press play

You want loose Game Awards talk with Dino Crisis remake wish-casting and no patience for esports or creator categories.

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