About this episode
Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring today's video. Go to https://strms.net/hellofresh_insidegames , use my code INSIDENOV10, and receive 10 free meals + free breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active if you’re in the US. The link and code are valid in all countries and the respective local discount will apply. Support Inside Games on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insidegamesYT Hosted by: Lawrence: http://twitch.tv/sirlarr | Bruce: http://twitch.tv/brucegreene | Brian: https://www.twitch.tv/briangaar Edited by: ShooklynTV: https://linktr.ee/Shooklyn Written by: Lawrence Sonntag & Brian Gaar Sources -- [Metacritic] S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - https://www.metacritic.com/game/stalker-2-heart-of-chornobyl/ [Rock Paper Shotgun] S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart Of Chornobyl review: a captivating survival shooter, even with bits falling off - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/stalker-2-review [VideoGamesChronicle] Review: Stalker 2’s best ideas are undercut by a stale plot and constant performance problems - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/review-stalker-2/ [Metacritic] weirdusername user review - https://www.metacritic.com/user/weirdusername/ [X, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. OFFICIAL] https://x.com/stalker_thegame/status/1859265478276894856 [X, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. OFFICIAL] https://x.com/stalker_thegame/status/1859930792564285907 [Reuters] Exclusive: Sony is in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden Ring' - https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/sony-talks-buy-media-powerhouse-behind-elden-ring-sources-say-2024-11-19/ [IGN] FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa Confirms Sony’s Buyout Intent, but Insists ‘No Decision Has Been Made at This Time’ - https://www.ign.com/articles/fromsoftware-parent-kadokawa-confirms-sonys-buyout-intent-but-insists-no-decision-has-been-made-at-this-time [The Game Awards] Game of the Year - https://thegameawards.com/nominees/game-of-the-year [Steam] Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2537590/Microsoft_Flight_Simulator_2024/ [YouTube, Microsoft Flight Simulator] Developer Launch Day Update | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuMd7udCyFM [GamesRadar] Poker roguelike Balatro wins the Critics' Choice Breakthrough Award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024 - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/roguelike/poker-roguelike-balatro-wins-the-critics-choice-breakthrough-award-at-the-golden-joystick-awards-2024/ [X, localthunk] https://x.com/LocalThunk/status/1859668044777390104 [reddit, r/balatro] A message to the community - https://www.reddit.com/r/balatro/comments/1gudpza/a_message_to_the_community/?rdt=58448 Music — Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8 Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc