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The Holiday Deluge, 'Stardew' on Switch, and the AI of 'Echo' (Ep. 57)
The Holiday Deluge, 'Stardew' on Switch, and the AI of 'Echo' (Ep. 57)
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Length:
72 minutes
Released:
Oct 20, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion discuss the beginning of the grueling/exciting torrent of fall releases and what they anticipate will be a successful gaming holiday season (0:55), then bring on comedian Nick Wiger to discuss his experience with 'Stardew Valley,' the secret to the game's addictiveness and longevity, and its recent Switch port (9:32). Lastly, Ben talks to Martin Emborg, the game director and art director of newly released PC/PS4 stealth game 'Echo,' about the game's innovative, adaptive AI; the influence of 'Hitman'; and the video game acting debut of Rose Leslie (38:20).
Released:
Oct 20, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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