Summary
\nIn this episode, the hosts discuss the MSI Claw and the IONIO Next Lite. They review the features and performance of the MSI Claw, comparing it to the ROG Ally. They also discuss the marketing and pricing of the IONIO Next Lite, expressing their opinions on its value. Additionally, they share their experiences playing Chrono Trigger, highlighting its story and characters. The hosts provide insights and recommendations for listeners interested in these gaming devices and the game. The conversation covers topics such as nostalgia for Guitar Hero and the challenges of playing old games, the experience of using guitar controllers and the memories associated with them, the discussion of piracy and copying games in the past, reviews of recent games like Leica, H or Blood and Final Fantasy VII Remake, the anticipation for Metroid Dread and Prince of Persia, the desire to send signals to game developers through purchasing decisions, and the appreciation for cinematic platformers like Flashback and Lunark. The conversation covers various gaming topics, including the Xbox Developer Direct, the upcoming Indiana Jones game, the excitement for an Indiana Jones game, comparisons to Uncharted and Tomb Raider, the reputation of Machine Games and Wolfenstein, the anticipation for the gameplay trailer of the Indiana Jones game, the frustrating gameplay of Hellblade 2, the rumor of a stealth release for a Double Fine game, the issue of announcing games too early, the waiting time for game releases, negative game reviews, the possibility of a new Switch announcement, and upcoming videos and projects.
\nTakeaways
\nThe MSI Claw offers impressive gameplay and unique controls, but its price and design may not be appealing compared to other handheld gaming devices.
\nThe IONIO Next Lite may not live up to the expectations of gamers due to its price and lack of support from Valve's SteamOS.
\nChrono Trigger is a classic RPG with a compelling story and memorable characters, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.
\nThe hosts recommend considering alternative handheld gaming devices and exploring other retro RPGs for a more satisfying gaming experience.
\nChapters
\n00:00
\nIntroduction and MSI Claw
\n03:01
\nReview of the MSI Claw
\n10:00
\nComparison with ROG Ally
\n12:18
\nDiscussion on IONIO Next Lite
\n18:09
\nPrice and Marketing of IONIO Next Lite
\n25:30
\nReview of Chrono Trigger
\n32:57
\nDiscussion on Chrono Trigger
\n33:22
\nGuitar Hero and Nostalgia
\n36:01
\nGuitar Controllers and Gaming Memories
\n38:09
\nPiracy and Copying Games
\n43:40
\nReviewing Recent Games
\n48:00
\nMetroid Dread and Prince of Persia
\n53:06
\nSending Signals to Game Developers
\n58:19
\nCinematic Platformers and Flashback
\n01:01:37
\nLunark and Other Cinematic Platformers
\n01:03:24
\nXbox Developer Direct and Indiana Jones Game
\n01:05:03
\nHyped for Indiana Jones Game
\n01:06:01
\nUncharted and Tomb Raider as Indiana Jones-like Games
\n01:06:46
\nMachine Games and Wolfenstein
\n01:07:39
\nGameplay Trailer for Indiana Jones Game
\n01:08:05
\nHellblade 2 and Frustrating Gameplay
\n01:09:26
\nRumor of Stealth Release for Double Fine Game
\n01:10:21
\nAnnouncing Games Too Early
\n01:11:01
\nWaiting for Game Releases
\n01:12:04
\nKillzone 2 and Negative Game Reviews
\n01:14:30
\nNext Switch Announcement
\n01:15:35
\nUpcoming Videos and Projects
\n01:17:42
\nFuture Videos and Reviews
\n01:18:10
\nNew Content Creation Channel