Q&A: February 3rd, 2021

Sandraincloud90 Asks
What are your thoughts on the modern Fallout games since you've now played a bit of them?

Fallout 3's a game I really enjoyed. Completed it multiple times over the years. Just love the atmosphere, quests, and setting. I wouldn't put it on a Top 10 list or anything, but it's a game that's very... comfy. Easy to get lost in, unobtrusive, with me discovering something new each time I revisit DC. 

Meanwhile New Vegas, is one I've been meaning to give a proper chance for sometime. I've played it twice, coming to a halt at the gate both times.

Fallout 4 couldn't hook me in the slightest, which is interesting, being that it has so much in common with Fallout 3. I think it's mainly due the horrendous dialogue wheel and even more simplified RPG elements. That would be fine if the writing could carry the weight, but it just didn't for me. 

Interestingly, I completed The Outer Worlds right after that, really enjoying it, and even recommending it on this Patreon and Steam Curation. Outer Worlds is for me, the actual Fallout 4. It wasn't amazing, but a good start to a world with potential to grow.

Brandon Asks
Is it weird and sad that EA are doing more for the environment than most other game company out there? Maybe not too weird since it's for PR, and it's good they're doing something, but it's also still sad.

I'm not familiar with what EA's done environmentally, but entertainment in-general's certainly more taxing than I think a lot of people think. All that bandwith ain't spawning from thin air, like anything it requires power, power requires energy, and energy is very difficult to conjure up without damaging the Earth.

What I'd say in regards to EA if its true, a business move can still be good even if the motivation behind it isn't comforting, and other companies will likely look pretty stupid when the consequences of all this start coming more apparent.

Hibiya Mori Asks
Have you ever played the Earth Defence Force (EDF) games and if so, what do you think of its action and gameplay? Obviously the dialogue and "story" is designed to be cheesy and over the top like a ridiculous action film and do you know the words of the EDF anthem?

I've played a couple hours of EDF 4.1, and while not a game I boot up frequently, it's hard to call it forgettable. The janky menus, hilarious combat chatter, and distinct classes, all come together into funny yet engaging co-op shooter.

Spiders can fuck right off though. Not because I'm scared of them, but because they take way too much damage.

The Great Leveler Asks
What your favorite genre of music and why?

Hard to pick just one as my tastes are quite eclectic but probably Industrial. I love fusions, rare is it that I want something which is purely guitar, electronic, or atmosphere. The best of Industrial music has a little bit of everything. It can be haunting, groovy, abrasive, and measured all in one song.

However, a lot of it like any genre can be quite generic, and unfortunately, lots of it can be boiled down to distortion and drum machines. But Celldweller, Blue Stahli, Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM, and Comaduster were all massively influential on me, and it's small wonder my favorite game score recently is Cyberpunk 2077.

Jake Malone Asks
If a kotor 3 were to happen, what studio would you like to see make it? (Back to Obsidian/Bioware, or a new company)

Obsidian, as we already got our wish of a Respawn Star Wars game (though I still think they should attempt a Republic Commando sequel). Though, as the license is no longer exclusive to EA, I'm all for new developers with new ideas to take a stab at the franchise.

GiantPurplePen15 Asks
Pho or Ramen?

Both, as both are a rarity for me.

Ferenc Viczmandi Asks
With the Steam Game Festival coming up on February 3, is there any game you are interested in trying?

Whichever one surprises me. I'm still catching up with games I played from the last festival like Manifold Garden. Not knowing what's around the corner's part of the fun of the event.

Finn Clarke Asks
Ever listened to Stereophonics? Any favourite songs? If not, I recommend them.

I mixed them up with Hooverphonic (Mad About You's a song I still replay). I've not but I'll have to check them out, see what's recommended as a good starting place, as every band's a little bit different.

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