Episode 119 - Helldivers 2 Director Says Be Kind, Don't Nickel And Dime

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--> PlayStation Exec Believes Game Developers Will Prioritize "Immersive Narratives" Over Ever-Improving Graphics In Future
--> Helldivers 2 director believes "live service is a good thing" for the industry, but only if games don't "nickel and dime" for skins after charging $70 upfront
--> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 New Releases, Superman 64's 25th anniversary!
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1. Episode 119 - Helldivers 2 Director Says Be Kind, Don't Nickel And Dime (00:00:00)

2. Reviews, Reactions, and Requests (00:07:34)

3. Patron shout-outs (00:10:18)

4. Quick-takes (00:15:11)

5. PlayStation Exec Believes Game Developers Will Prioritize "Immersive Narratives" Over Ever-Improving Graphics In Future (00:36:37)

6. Helldivers 2 director believes "live service is a good thing" for the industry, but only if games don't "nickel and dime" for skins after charging $70 upfront (00:47:06)

7. Top 3 New Releases (00:57:28)

8. Gaming History 101: Superman 64's 25th Anniversary (01:11:14)