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Podcast: the triumphant return, and Gears Tactics vs XCOM: Chimera SquadBack with a bang
Back with a bang
We’ve been away from podcasting for a while, ever since Bungus Humongous (who used to record and edit it) fell off his skateboard and exploded into a pile of coins. But now we’re back! And because we all need a chat with mates at this difficult time, we’re just having a nice chat about the games we’re playing every week. This time:Gears Tacticsvs.XCOM Chimera Squad, and family bonding inSea Of Thieves. Plus: the best way to store a body in a freezer chest, the secret to delicious veggie mince, and the best Scampi merch.
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VidBud Matthew and Nate have both been playing the new hot strategy games, Chimera Squad andGears Tactics, and discuss their relative merits, coming to the conclusion that they are both good. Matthew was especially impressed that, actually, so much of the Gears universe transfers well to a tactics game without having to be changed. They also talk about how Chimera Squad is actually likeDivinity.
Alice, meanwhile (who will get a better microphone for next week), has been playing Sea Of Thieves with her brothers. It’s one of the only things they can do together without getting in a massive arguement, and a game that has changed so much since release, it almost warrants a second review. This leads to a brief discussion to the merits of games as a service, which you will no doubt find interesting and diverting.
You can listenon Spotify, or above, or gostraight to Soundcloudwhere you can download it for later. You can also now discuss the episodeon our Discord channel, which has a dedicated room for podcast chat.
LinksNate’s Gears Tactics review
Ways gears tactics will appeal to Gears fans as well as XCOM fans
Matthew’s video review of Gears Tactics
XCOM: Chimera Squad’s surprise announcement
Matt (Cox)’s Chimera Squad review
Firaxis talking about taking XCOM in a new direction
VidBud Colm’s Chimera Squad video review
The VidBuds' Sea Of Thieves Stream
Sea Of Theives' original review, back in 2018
Sea Of Thieves' most recent update (feat. cats)
Alice recommendsGeorge Foreman grills(other hotplates are available)
Matthew recommends Why Don’t You Just Die!, available to rent onYouTube,Amazon PrimeorGoogle Play
Nate recommends granola (again)
