Game Pass Grab Bag

Valheim

This week we played the listener requested Valheim by: Iron Gate. Valheim is a 3rd person survival builder RPG where you play a character created norse hero who was on their way to Valhalla but Odin recruits you to Valheim to help him stop a growing evil. Explore the land and build your fortress solo or with 9 friends. This game is currently in preview and we are playing on patch 0.216.10 the mistlands.

Mass Effect 2

This week we played  the listener requested Mass Effect by; Bioware. ME 2 is a third person action RPG where you are continueing the story from ME1 as you prepare for the incoming reaper threat. Recruit a crew to take with you on a suicide mission to help save the galaxy. Build loyalty and relationships with your crew members but be careful the choices you make will continue in ME 3.

Sidequest: Diablo 4

This week a special guest joins us to talk about Diablo 4 by: Blizzard Studios. Diablo 4 is a  ARPG where you play 1 of 5 classes that take on the legions of hell. Fight waves of demons as you quest to get epic look so you take on the ultimate evil that wants to destroy sanctuary. Hopefully this game won't always be a sidequest episode as Microsoft continues to fight to gain control of Activision Blizzard.

Cassette Beast

This week we played the listener requested Cassette Beasts by; Bytten studios. Cassette Beast is a turn based creature capture RPG, where you play a character created person who washes up on a mysterious world. You are rescued by a stranger who gives you the ability to form of a cassette beast. Battle your way across the land as you find a way home.

The Last Case of Benedict Fox

This week we played The Last Case of Benedict Fox by; Plot Twist. This game takes place in a lovecraftian 1930's where you play Benedict Fox, a man with a personal demon companion. You are investigating the murder of your father and what events have unfolded in his house. Explore the past memories of your father as you game new abilities in this 2D metroidvania platformer.

Sidequest: Xbox showcase 2023

The gang talks about the Xbox showcase 2023 and our impressions of the newly announced titles. We of course talk more in depth about the Starfield showcase at the end.

Sidequest: Game Recommendations

This week the crew wanted to recap on some really great games that we have discovered on game pass that you may have overlooked.

Ravenlok (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we played Ravelok By; Cococucumber. Ravenlok is a third person action RPG that tells a different twist to the Alice in Wonderland story. Play a young girl who is prophesied to be Ravenlok, a hero who will save the citizens from the evil queen of hearts. Explore a magical world as you try to piece together the puzzle that will lead you to the queen.