Explore the hottest game releases and Game of the Year contenders. We discuss exciting titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Helldivers 2, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Persona 3 Reloaded, Black Myth: Wukong, and review why they might become top picks. We also highlight games like Astro Bot, The Last of Us Part 2, and Warhammer, and consider if Elden Ring's DLC should make the cut.

00:00 Introduction to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

00:32 Anticipation and Expectations for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

01:54 Helldivers 2: A Surprising Hit

02:59 Challenges and Issues with Helldivers 2

05:55 The Community's Love for Helldivers 2

11:00 Sony's Struggles with Live Service Games

14:49 Black Myth: Wukong - A Potential Game of the Year

26:54 Yakuza Series: Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth

37:12 Persona 3 Reloaded: Revisiting a Classic

39:43 Persona's Market Penetration in Gaming

41:48 Persona 5 Royal: A Deep Dive

42:47 Persona's Impact on Jazz Music

43:52 Game of the Year Contenders: Persona's Chances

44:45 The Debate on Remakes and Game of the Year

47:48 Stellar Blade: A Controversial Hit

55:37 Hellblade 2: An Experiential Journey

01:08:02 Warhammer 40K: Boltgun Review

01:14:05 Cross-Platform Gaming and Particle Effects

01:14:53 Alien Hordes and Game Performance

01:16:05 Roadmaps and Game Development

01:18:08 Cyberpunk and Overhyped Games

01:22:49 Dragon's Dogma: A Deep Dive

01:42:25 Astro Bot: A Nostalgic Platformer

01:44:58 Astro Bot: A Kid's Game with Potential

01:45:19 Astro Bot's Appeal and Accessibility

01:45:44 Family-Friendly Gaming and Astro Bot's Success

01:48:09 Visions of Mana: A JRPG Remake

01:50:53 Game of the Year Contenders and Trends

01:55:28 Elden Ring DLC: Game of the Year Debate

02:00:54 The Need for Fresh IPs in Gaming

02:04:07 Worst Games of the Year Discussion

02:12:21 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

This might be the end of Ubisoft and they are blaming gamers? The company that brought you amazing titles such as FarCry 3, Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six, & Assassin's Creed can't seem to get out of their own way. From repetitive formulas across multiple games to the most vanilla "mid" games scubas StarWars Outlaws, Ubisoft has quickly become a meme to gamers in the know. But is it too late.. can they recover and retake their title as a top publisher known for quality and pushing the limits on game design? Lets talk about it here on Arcade Island EP 4!

00:00 Intro

00:08 Ubisoft's Controversies

00:36 Blaming Gamers

02:44 Ubisoft's Recent Failures

03:00 Assassin's Creed Shadows Delay

04:29 Star Wars Outlaws Disappointment

08:25 Watch Dogs Series Analysis

11:51 Cyberpunk and The Witcher Comparisons (CD Project Red)

14:30 Ubisoft's Future

21:22 Sony and Nintendo Pricing Strategies

25:55 Ubisoft's Missed Opportunities

46:18 Link's Personality (The silent Protagonist of Zelda vs FarCry 5)

49:21 Consequences in Modern Games (good vs Evil in video games)

01:00:59 The Evolution of Game Engines

01:07:16 Ownership and Monetization in Gaming (gamers need to get used to not owning games)

01:18:54 What We're Watching and Playing

01:28:56 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

February is packed with highly anticipated game releases, but which ones are actually worth your time? We dive into Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Civilization VII, and Avowed to see what’s hype and what’s overrated.

Join us as we break down gameplay, features, and whether these titles deserve a spot on your must-play list.