We discuss our first impressions of Mafia: The Old Country, the fourth entry in the series; we also take a look at everything that was announced during Gamescom - Opening Night Live 2025.

Show Dot Points

• The hosts express excitement about the upcoming release of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
• Gamescom showcased a variety of new games and trailers, generating buzz among fans.
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 aims to innovate with a new campaign structure.
• The Lego Batman game promises to incorporate elements from various Batman media.
• Anime adaptations of video games are becoming more common, with mixed reactions from fans.
• The Fallout series continues to expand with a new season, delving deeper into character backstories.
• The hosts share their thoughts on the Deadpool VR game and its potential success.
• Zero Parades is generating interest despite concerns about the development team.
• The Unbeatable game combines music and narrative in a unique way.
• Overall, the conversation highlights the evolving landscape of video games and their adaptations. Silent Hill F showcases a new direction for the franchise.
• The Divine Comedy offers a unique art style and gameplay experience.
• Vampire: The Masquerade- Bloodlines 2 has faced numerous delays but remains highly anticipated.
• Game trailers reveal a mix of horror, RPG, and action elements.
• Mafia: The Old Country returns to a more narrative-driven style of gameplay.
• The importance of character development in engaging players.
• The evolution of gaming genres is evident in upcoming titles.
• Game announcements create excitement and anticipation among fans.
• The balance between gameplay mechanics and storytelling is crucial.
• The hosts share personal insights and humour throughout the discussion.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Resources

• Kirby Air Riders Release Date Has Been Revealed Alongside A Heap Of New Info
• Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025: All the Announcements and Trailers - Explosion Network
• https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2025/08/22/hollow-knight-silksong-just-got-a-release-date-and-its-just-a-few-weeks-away/

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• Art by: Cherie Henriques
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