Real Time Strategy

• The Game Awards 2024 Nominations and Predictions

  The Game Awards 2024 nominations are out, but what will win Game of the Year? Kaitlyn and Sam make their predictions on this final weekly episode of Real Time Strategy. They discuss Elden Ring’s DLC nomination, the difference between Game of the Year and Best Game Direction, if an RPG can take the crown, and more.   Timecodes:  00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:32 – Final Episode Farewell 00:06:11 – Game of the Year Nominees 00:08:39 – The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Controversy 00:19:15 – Should We Be Surprised by Black Myth: Wukong’s Nomination? 00:25:57 – Our GOTY Frontrunners 00:37:43 – Best Game Direction Predictions 00:53:11 – Best Adaptation Predictions 01:02:14 – Announcement Predictions 01:08:27 – Outro   Stories discussed: Polygon – The Game Awards announces Game of the Year 2024 nominees  IGN – Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Game Awards Nomination Sparks Renewed Debate Among Fans Polygon – Black Myth: Wukong is one of the lowest-rated Game of the Year nominees in Game Awards history Dead Game – Unlocking The Cheat Codes To Geoff Keighley's Game Awards  Follow the podcast on Twitter and YouTube @RealTimeStrats, and email us questions at [email protected]. Follow Kaitlyn and Sam on social media @KaitlynRedWing and @SamScotMosher respectively.

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• Should Xbox Make a Handheld?

  Phil Spencer says Xbox is working on prototypes for a handheld console. Kaitlyn and Sam discuss how it can compete in a landscape dominated by phones, Nintendo, and the Steam Deck. Then they break down why Take-Two sold its indie-focused publishing division Private Division and how the Nintendo DS changed gaming in honor of its 20th anniversary.   Timecodes:  00:00:00 – Intro 00:07:38 – Phil Spencer Says Xbox Is Planning a Handheld. What Should It Be? 00:31:27 – Why Did Take-Two Interactive Sell Private Division? 00:49:54 – Read of the Week: The Guardian’s 20-Year Anniversary Coverage of the Nintendo DS 01:19:17 – Outro   Stories discussed: Bloomberg – Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Is Still Looking for Acquisitions, Sees Future Growth GamesIndustry.biz – Zelnick on Private Division sale: "Those projects were smaller, we're in the business of big hits" Variety – Why Private Division's Mystery Buyer Probably Isn't a Gaming Giant The Guardian – Nintendo DS at 20 – the console that paved the way for smartphone gaming   Follow the podcast on Twitter and YouTube @RealTimeStrats, and email us questions at [email protected]. Follow Kaitlyn and Sam on social media @KaitlynRedWing and @SamScotMosher respectively.

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• How to Succeed with Creative Game Marketing (Feat. Waypoint’s Sean Murrin)

  Sean Murrin, CEO of gaming creative agency Waypoint, joins Kaitlyn and Sam to discuss the relationship between creative activations and PR. They highlight Waypoint’s work with physical goods, mailers, stunts, events, and more (including the Elden Ring Pot Boy puppet at the 2021 Game Awards), and how that work can drive word-of-mouth and media coverage.   Timecodes:  00:00:00 – Intro 00:06:44 – What is Waypoint? 00:27:39 – Influencer Kits 00:41:40 – How Gaming Trends Have Changed Waypoint 00:49:18 – Making Elden Ring’s Pot Boy Puppet for TGAs 2021 00:59:15 – Sean’s Other Favorite Projects 01:02:00 – How to Be a Good Creative Client 01:09:49 – Outro   Find Waypoint’s work here, and watch the agency’s show, Side Quest Sessions, on YouTube.   Follow the podcast on Twitter and YouTube @RealTimeStrats, and email us questions at [email protected]. Follow Kaitlyn and Sam on social media @KaitlynRedWing and @SamScotMosher respectively.

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• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown — Success or Failure?

  Ubisoft has disbanded Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s development team, so does that make the game a failure? Kaitlyn and Sam discuss the game’s launch and what may have affected its sales, including its PC release strategy, January release date, and the state of the Prince of Persia franchise. Then they dissect the reception to Amazon’s Like A Dragon: Yakuza and discuss the awesome new showrunner for the God of War series.   Timecodes:  00:00:00 – Intro 00:04:58 – Ubisoft Disbands Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s Team 00:34:21 – Amazon’s Like A Dragon: Yakuza Gets Mixed Reviews 00:49:15 – Amazon’s God of War Series Gets New Showrunner 00:55:09 – Outro   Stories/media discussed: IGN – Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Team Disbanded After Critically Lauded Platformer Fails to Meet Expectations - Report Eurogamer – Ubisoft responds to report Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown development team disbanded Polygon – Why did Ubisoft send Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown out to die?  Game – Consoles aren't dying, but they are changing  Kotaku – Amazon’s Like A Dragon: Yakuza Is Already A Divisive Adaptation Of The Beloved Games Deadline – 'God Of War': Ronald D. Moore Boards Amazon Series As New Showrunner Follow the podcast on Twitter and YouTube @RealTimeStrats, and email us questions at [email protected]. Follow Kaitlyn and Sam on social media @KaitlynRedWing and @SamScotMosher respectively.

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• What Is AA Gaming? Plus, Amazon’s God of War Show and Secret Level

  Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden recently said AA games are gone, but what does that mean for the industry? Kaitlyn and Sam explain the state of mid-market games on this week’s episode and then dig into two of Amazon’s upcoming gaming shows, God of War and Secret Level.   Timecodes:  00:00:00 – Intro 00:09:13 – The State of AA Gaming 00:30:42 – Amazon’s God of War Show Changing Creative Team 00:41:43 – Why We’re Excited for Amazon’s Secret Level 00:56:43 – Outro   Stories/media discussed: GamesIndustry.biz – Shawn Layden: "AA is gone and that's a threat to the ecosystem going forward" PlayStation LifeStyle – Space Marine 2 Studio Wants to Focus on ‘Middle Market’ Games Like Helldivers 2 Deadline – ‘God Of War’: Sony And Amazon Starting Over On Series After Departure Of EPs Rafe Judkins, Hawk Ostby & Mark Fergus  Collider – Tim Miller and Dave Wilson Describe Every Episode of 'Secret Level' [Exclusive]  Variety – Kevin Hart, Keanu Reeves, Arnold Schwarzenegger Among Voice Cast for Amazon Video Game Anthology Series ‘Secret Level’  Follow the podcast on Twitter and YouTube @RealTimeStrats, and email us questions at [email protected]. Follow Kaitlyn and Sam on social media @KaitlynRedWing and @SamScotMosher respectively.

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