119: Cyberpunk 2077 + Phantom Liberty (with Adam Gumbert - Respawn Aim Fire)

Dave Jackson — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Cyberpunk 2077 has had quite a journey. From the disastrous launch, the warranted criticism, and years more work by the developers at CD Projekt Red, the game is finally in proper working condition, fine tuned into a magnificent experience. Add in the Phantom Liberty expansion, and you have some of the most compelling storytelling in AAA gaming.

Joining me for the discussion is Adam Gumbert of Respawn Aim Fire, a gaming variety show, and Isle of Misfit Rolls, a D&D actual play podcast. You can check out Adam on Respawn Aim Fire and Isle of Misfit Rolls!

TIMESTAMPS
Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 1:49
Story Setup 11:46
Story Pacing 42:30
Music 50:52
Gameplay 1:06:01
Exploration/Driving 1:20:02
Final Thoughts/Recommendations/Housekeeping 1:29:34
SPOILER WALL 1:34:40

Music used in the episode is credited to P.T. Adamczyk, Marcin Przybyłowicz and Paul Leonard-Morgan. Tracks used: V (Przybyłowicz), Extraction Action (Leonard-Morgan), Never Looking Back (Adamczyk), Wushu Dolls (Przybylowicz), The Rebel Path (Adamczyk), Never Fade Away (Samurai - Refused), You Shall Never Have to Forgive Me Again (Adamczyk), Scavengers (Adamczyk), I'm a Netrunner (Adamczyk), Been Good to Know Ya (Przybyłowicz), Test of Loyalty (Adamczyk). You can support the artists by purchasing the album on Bandcamp.

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86: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (with Andrew & Dylan - Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers)

Dave Jackson — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

After the success of The Witcher 3, the second game in the Witcher franchise seems to have been instantly forgotten, despite garnering lots of acclaim back when it released in 2011. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is an incredibly ambitious game by CD Projekt Red, with a branching narrative that still puts modern AAA games to shame, but is severely hampered by outdated and inscrutable gameplay design. Joining me to discuss The Witcher 2 are Andrew Kimball & Dylan Wren, hosts of Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers. Go check out their podcast and YouTube channel, it's awesome!

TIMESTAMPS
Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 1:49
Setting/Story Intro 21:36
Visuals/Voice Acting/Music 53:08
Gameplay 59:19
SPOILER WALL 1:30:50

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Tales from the Backlog - Episodes Tagged with “Cd Projekt Red”

119: Cyberpunk 2077 + Phantom Liberty (with Adam Gumbert - Respawn Aim Fire)

86: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (with Andrew & Dylan - Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers)