About this episode
Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the MSI Claw and the IONIO Next Lite. They review the features and performance of the MSI Claw, comparing it to the ROG Ally. They also discuss the marketing and pricing of the IONIO Next Lite, expressing their opinions on its value. Additionally, they share their experiences playing Chrono Trigger, highlighting its story and characters. The hosts provide insights and recommendations for listeners interested in these gaming devices and the game. The conversation covers topics such as nostalgia for Guitar Hero and the challenges of playing old games, the experience of using guitar controllers and the memories associated with them, the discussion of piracy and copying games in the past, reviews of recent games like Leica, H or Blood and Final Fantasy VII Remake, the anticipation for Metroid Dread and Prince of Persia, the desire to send signals to game developers through purchasing decisions, and the appreciation for cinematic platformers like Flashback and Lunark. The conversation covers various gaming topics, including the Xbox Developer Direct, the upcoming Indiana Jones game, the excitement for an Indiana Jones game, comparisons to Uncharted and Tomb Raider, the reputation of Machine Games and Wolfenstein, the anticipation for the gameplay trailer of the Indiana Jones game, the frustrating gameplay of Hellblade 2, the rumor of a stealth release for a Double Fine game, the issue of announcing games too early, the waiting time for game releases, negative game reviews, the possibility of a new Switch announcement, and upcoming videos and projects. Takeaways The MSI Claw offers impressive gameplay and unique controls, but its price and design may not be appealing compared to other handheld gaming devices. The IONIO Next Lite may not live up to the expectations of gamers due to its price and lack of support from Valve's SteamOS. Chrono Trigger is a classic RPG with a compelling story and memorable characters, making it a must-play for fans of the genre. The hosts recommend considering alternative handheld gaming devices and exploring other retro RPGs for a more satisfying gaming experience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and MSI Claw 03:01 Review of the MSI Claw 10:00 Comparison with ROG Ally 12:18 Discussion on IONIO Next Lite 18:09 Price and Marketing of IONIO Next Lite 25:30 Review of Chrono Trigger 32:57 Discussion on Chrono Trigger 33:22 Guitar Hero and Nostalgia 36:01 Guitar Controllers and Gaming Memories 38:09 Piracy and Copying Games 43:40 Reviewing Recent Games 48:00 Metroid Dread and Prince of Persia 53:06 Sending Signals to Game Developers 58:19 Cinematic Platformers and Flashback 01:01:37 Lunark and Other Cinematic Platformers 01:03:24 Xbox Developer Direct and Indiana Jones Game 01:05:03 Hyped for Indiana Jones Game 01:06:01 Uncharted and Tomb Raider as Indiana Jones-like Games 01:06:46 Machine Games and Wolfenstein 01:07:39 Gameplay Trailer for Indiana Jones Game 01:08:05 Hellblade 2 and Frustrating Gameplay 01:09:26 Rumor of Stealth Release for Double Fine Game 01:10:21 Announcing Games Too Early 01:11:01 Waiting for Game Releases 01:12:04 Killzone 2 and Negative Game Reviews 01:14:30 Next Switch Announcement 01:15:35 Upcoming Videos and Projects 01:17:42 Future Videos and Reviews 01:18:10 New Content Creation Channel