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They're easily one of my favorite rpg series. I'm not holding out hope for a new game as much anymore, but I really wish we could get some kind of virtual console presence or re-release so that I can play it again.

I'm certainly down for a Marvel turn based strategy game. Whether it be more like XCOM or fire emblem or something else, I'm in.

Gotta be honest though, seeing that trailer gave me some real 2021 Dark Alliance vibes with the music setting the tone. If this wasn't firaxis I might be kinda worried, but I generally trust them to make decent games.

With my own money? Brink. That someone else like parents or relatives bought me, I don't really remember. So I'm going to go with the trash fire that was Brink.

I do find it strange that they patched the game for ps5 already. Or I guess, commendable if they consciously chose to give people the 4k60 patch knowing they could have lumped it in with this behind the payed upgrade.

I'm excited for more content though, and I want to see their use of haptic feedback since I find that to be a neat feature of the ps5. I bought GoT on a good sale so I don't mind putting in some money for a dlc and ps5 upgrade. It was my favorite game last year. Doesn't do a whole lot that's inventive and new in the genre, but man did it still resonate with me for some reason.

Very cool interview to listen to. Hearing some of their insight is really relatable given I also work at a corp. I enjoy my role and what I provide, but man, I'm just imagining hearing something like what Vinny quoted his kids saying and I think I'd be heartbroken if I heard such a wakeup call from family.

Cyberpunk 2077. No question about it for me. Even ignoring the public hype, you've got a developer coming off of the Witcher 3 providing a new rpg in a genre that isn't that oversaturated. And what we ended up with is...yeah.

@therealturk: Sounds like you would have preferred a remake, but they very clearly billed this as a remaster that would largely touch things up more than anything. I wouldn't really call it lazy to tell people what they're going to get and then deliver that.

Jan is probably closest for me right now. He's more in my age range and generally seems to enjoy styles of games that I like but don't get a lot of from the other guys. Never expected so much Pokemon representation to ever be on the site til Jan showed up.

I do also miss having Dave and Austin around as I felt they brought RPG representation to the table as well.

Had a chance to listen to the podcast and man...it's been a whirlwind of emotions. Yesterday I felt shocked but somewhat resigned to the fact that this would have happened eventually. Then today I actually cried at my desk when something got me thinking about all my time spent watching the content these guys have made. It hit hard.

They've always been a source of entertainment I could turn to no matter where I've been in life since I was 16. Back then I always idolized them as having the dream job. Being 28 now though I have a better understanding of the toll it must take to be that public on the internet and the amount of time producing and playing games for a living must take away from family time. Being married now I can hardly imagine having a job that would take me away from my wife on 10-10 hours. Especially when that role in the industry doesn't seem to cater well to long term stays in general. Frankly it's amazing that we've been able to enjoy their work for as long as we have.

Assuming there hadn't been some background shenanigans and this is a choice that they're happy with, I'm happy for them. Sad for myself because I struggle with the thought of not hearing Brad, Vinny, and Alex talk about video games weekly, but I get it.

I'm glad we still have Jeff, Jeff, Jan, Jason, and Rorie to man the ship wherever it's going. Whenever content starts pumping regularly again, whatever that may be, I just hope they know we appreciate everything they do.

Wow. I always felt like I'd have to be prepared to see a large number of the old crew go at some point...but man, I don't think I could ever be prepared for it with three at once like this.

But I totally understand. I wish them all the best in whatever they do from here. I haven't heard the podcast yet but I'll definitely be making it a priority now. I love games and this hobby, but part of the experience will be lesser for not having this crew in one spot to follow every week. You guys are great and have had a lot of influence on my entertainment over the last 12 years.