La surprise Silent Hill 2 - Ubisoft & Tencent, UFC vs Activision, Silent Hill 2, Windblows, Phantom Spark, Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred - RDV Jeux 10/10/2024

·1 hr 55 min·5 clips

Patrick Beja teases a shocking reversal: the Silent Hill 2 remake isn't a disaster, and Ubisoft might go private.

The episode begins with host Patrick Beja introducing the show and his guests, Thomas Merreur and J.K. He teases the topics: Ubisoft and Tencent, UFC Que Choisir vs. Activision Blizzard, Nintendo's new product, and game reviews including Silent Hill 2. The first major segment addresses rumors that Tencent might help the Guillemot family take Ubisoft private, removing it from the stock market to escape shareholder pressure. Thomas Merreur, an Ubisoft expert, discusses the company's challenging year with games like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Star Wars Outlaws underperforming, and the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows. The conversation touches on 'Ubisoft bashing' and the company's policy of avoiding mass layoffs. Next, the hosts discuss UFC Que Choisir's legal action against Activision Blizzard, criticizing the lack of transparency when players are banned from games like Call of Duty. They debate the balance between player rights and privacy for those reporting toxic behavior. The show then covers Nintendo's announcement of a €100 musical alarm clock that plays Switch game music, with the hosts questioning its value and target audience. The final and longest segment is dedicated to game reviews. J.K. explains why the Silent Hill 2 remake by Bloober Team defied low expectations, becoming his game of the year. He details improvements to combat, pacing, and atmosphere while preserving the original's oppressive feel. Thomas agrees, describing the game's captivating, despairing mood. They then preview Windblown, the next game from Motion Twin (creators of Dead Cells). J.K. describes it as a fast-paced, dash-heavy 3D roguelite with co-op, feeling polished but initially lacking the spark of its predecessor. The episode concludes with a Patreon promotion and reminders about live events.

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