Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers and Brandon Sheffield cover that big Sony event, art styles for games, and the thrilling return of Violence Island. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Questions this week: How ’bout that Playstation showcase? (05:13) Other than “realistic,” “cel shaded,” and “pixel art,” name some video game art styles. (18:20) Write some of those in-game Elder Scrolls books. (24:44) What would make those in-game Elder Scrolls books worth reading? (27:50) Insert Credit Quick Break - Sully: A Very Serious RPG (29:42) LeFish asks: What is the finding out that Santa isn’t real of video games? (31:26) Tim Rogers asks: HotB, or sofubi? (35:06) What car should be in every video game with cars? (43:02) When do you block, when do you dodge, and when do you parry? (49:26) Is there a system you’ve played every game for? (53:56) LIGHTNING ROUND: Violence Island (58:37) Recommendations and Outro (01:09:47) Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Elio’s Family Restaurant Elder Scrolls series Playstation 2023 Showcase Bungie announces Marathon, a new sci-fi PvP extraction shooter Marathon Escape from Tarkov Capcom announces Dragon’s Dogma 2 Final Fantasy XVI - Awakening Trailer The Metal Gear Solid 3 remake is officially happening Metal Gear series Silent Hill 2 Panzer Dragoon Saga All our burning Qs about PlayStation’s Project Q Destiny Logitech G Cloud review - no one’s handheld PlayStation VR2 Splatoon series Foamstars is a wild foam party Splatoon-like from Square Enix Jade Raymond’s Haven Studios announces new PVP heist game Here’s a look at promising puzzle sequel The Talos Principle 2