Мрачное игровое настоящее и прекрасное игровое прошлое - Батискаф Подкаст

In the new summer issue, we finally wrap up the long-running Xbox topic—at least until the next round of crazy news. We discuss the restructuring of Microsoft Gaming, layoffs, and the fate of Xbox studios, trying to figure out what will happen to Blade, State of Decay, Halo, and the entire platform. We also discuss the return of Fallout, Bethesda and Obsidian projects, the possible disappearance of discs, the future of PlayStation and Xbox, backwards compatibility, and the sudden launch of Game Pass on PS Vita. In the second half of the issue, Misha dives into Phantasy Star IV—the great JRPG for the Mega Drive that has been unfairly overshadowed by Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger. We explore how it has aged, whether it's worth starting with the fourth installment, and why the classic Phantasy Star has essentially disappeared. We also invite everyone in Moscow to the Gbx Summer Party at the Yandex Museum in Park Kultury or just have a beer with us after 6 PM at the Howard Loves Craft bar in Krasny Oktyabr. All the details here: https://t.me/dailybatiskaf/1171 Timecodes: 00:00:00 — GBX Summer Party and Summer Gathering 00:01:58 — What's Happening with Xbox Now 00:14:11 — The Return of Halo: Combat Evolved 00:23:09 — Bethesda and the Rebirth of Fallout 00:31:01 — Are Consoles and Physical Discs Dying? 00:44:10 — Original Xbox Games Coming to PC 00:46:38 — Xbox Game Pass on PS Vita 00:50:01 — A Big Conversation About Phantasy Star IV 01:19:44 — Meeting Reminder