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WAYPOINT WISHLIST: GOOD GAMES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN GREAT EDITION

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✍️ The article discusses games that are close to being great but fall short due to various reasons. The authors share their personal experiences and opinions on games that could have been improved.

👉 Def Jam Icon's gameplay didn't match the energy of its predecessors 👉 NBA Live's underdevelopment of characters and motivations 👉 Thrill Kill's cancellation and potential reimagining 👉 GreedFall's underdeveloped characters and story 👉 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl's chibi graphics and reused assets 👉 Knockout City's shutdown due to lack of support

-- #ShaunCichacki #AnthonyFranklinII #AnaValens #DwayneJenkins #BrentKoepp #MattVatankhah #PlayStation2 #Xbox #GameCube #Steam #Nintendo #gaming

WAYPOINT MINI REVIEW ROUNDUP EPISODE 3: ROOTY TOOTY, POINT AND CLICKY?

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✍️ A collection of mini reviews of various games, including Inhuman Resources, Fallout 76, Drop Duchy, Touhou 6, and The Finals.

👉 Inhuman Resources combines elements of a CRPG and a bestselling novel 👉 Fallout 76 is a survival game with a strong focus on exploration 👉 Drop Duchy is a roguelike game that combines Tetris-like gameplay with strategic elements 👉 Touhou 6 is a classic vertical scrolling shoot-'em-up game 👉 The Finals is a first-person shooter with a unique class system and arcadey gameplay

-- #DwayneJenkins #ShaunCichacki #AnthonyFranklinII #AnaValens #MattVatankhah #gaming

WAYPOINT WISHLIST: SEQUELS THAT NEVER WERE

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✍️ The article discusses games that never got a sequel, with contributors sharing their favorite games and why they wish for a sequel.

👉 What Lies in the Multiverse 👉 Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath 👉 Sonic Xtreme 👉 Neon White 👉 Bully

-- #AnthonyFranklinII #ShaunCichacki #AnaValens #MattVatankhah #DwayneJenkins #gaming

WAYPOINT MINI REVIEW ROUNDUP EPISODE 2: INDIE MANIA

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✍️ The article is a mini review roundup of various indie games, including Expelled!, Lost Records: Bloom and Rage, SpellRogue, Onimusha: Warlords, I,Robot, and Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree.

👉 Expelled! is a mystery visual novel with a unique premise and engaging gameplay 👉 Lost Records: Bloom and Rage is a deck-building game with a strong focus on storytelling 👉 SpellRogue is a dice-rolling game with a unique mechanic and high replayability 👉 Onimusha: Warlords is a remastered classic with improved graphics and gameplay 👉 I,Robot is a psychedelic action game with a unique art style and intense gameplay 👉 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a 2D side-scroller with a unique art style and challenging combat

-- #DwayneJenkins #ShaunCichacki #BrentKoepp #AnaValens #gaming

WAYPOINT WISHLIST: TURN-BASED RPG EDITION

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✍️ The article discusses the desire for a remake or remaster of several turn-based RPGs, including Persona 4, Lord of the Rings: The Third Age, Eternal Sonata, Illusion of Gaia, and Wild Arms.

👉 Persona 4 needs a modern remake with updated combat and UI 👉 Lord of the Rings: The Third Age needs a remaster or new game with balancing 👉 Eternal Sonata needs to be released on newer consoles 👉 Illusion of Gaia needs to be re-released with its unique gameplay 👉 Wild Arms needs a reboot with a mix of Wild West and JRPG elements

-- #BrentKoepp #AnthonyFranklinII #SHaunCichacki #MattVatankhah #DwayneJenkins #gaming

WAYPOINT WISHLIST: NINTENDO SWITCH 2 GAMECUBE CLASSICS EDITION

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✍️ The article discusses the potential games that could be added to Nintendo Switch 2's GameCube Classics service, with contributors sharing their wishlist of games they'd like to see.

👉 Eternal Darkness 👉 Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom 👉 P.N. 03 👉 Lost Kingdoms 👉 Sega Soccer Slam 👉 Kirby Air Ride 👉 Def Jam: Fight For New York 👉 Metroid Prime

-- #DwayneJenkins #AnthonyFranklinII #SHaunCichacki #MattVatankhah #AnaValens #entertainment

INDIE INVASION V8: THE HEART OF THE CARDS SUFFER GREATLY WITH TORMENTED BUGS ROAMING THE HALLS

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✍️ The VICE Games team reviews various indie games, including cards, roguelikes, and narrative games.

👉 The team reviews various indie games, including cards, roguelikes, and narrative games. 👉 The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a game that the team is excited about, with its unique narrative and gameplay mechanics. 👉 Halls of Torment is a roguelike bullet hell game that offers a unique gaming experience. 👉 Stray Path is a game that combines strategy and tower defense elements. 👉 FlyKnight is a game that the team is looking forward to playing, with its immersive gameplay and controller support.

-- #DwayneJenkins #MattVatankhah #AnthonyFranklinII #ShaunCichacki #entertainment

WAYPOINT WEEKEND EPISODE 14: THE SUPERB OWL CLAIMS ANOTHER VICTIM

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✍️ The article is about the Waypoint Weekend episode 14, where the authors discuss their plans for the weekend, including playing various video games.

👉 Matt will be playing Street Fighter 6 and trying to get Mai to Master rank 👉 Anthony will be watching the Super Bowl and playing Madden 👉 Shaun will be playing House Flipper 2 and Tokyo Xtreme Racer 👉 Dwayne will be playing The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante

-- #MattVatankhah #AnthonyFranklinII #ShaunCichacki #DwayneJenkins #entertainment

WAYPOINT WISHLIST: WII EDITION

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✍️ The article discusses the Nintendo Wii console and its iconic games, with contributors sharing their wishlist for games they'd love to see remastered or ported to newer hardware.

👉 Captain Rainbow: A localization/remaster request for this quirky game that lets players make friends with parody versions of popular Nintendo characters. 👉 MadWorld: A remaster request for this action-packed game with a unique visual style and gameplay mechanics. 👉 Trauma Team: A new entry in the Trauma Center series, allowing players to experience the stress and high stakes of being a surgeon. 👉 Dokapon Kingdom: A re-release on Steam, but the contributor is looking forward to playing it on the Switch 2. 👉 Red Steel: A potential re-release on the Switch 2, which could be a great fit for the console. 👉 Shovelware: The article mentions that there are hundreds of other games on the Wii that deserve another chance, aside from the mentioned titles.

-- #ShaunCichacki #DwayneJenkins #MattVatankhah #entertainment

WAYPOINT WISHLIST: NINTENDO GAMECUBE EDITION

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✍️ The article discusses the Nintendo Gamecube era and the games that the authors would love to see remade or re-released.

👉 Ikaruga is a cult classic shooter that deserves a re-release 👉 Lost Kingdoms is an underrated card battler RPG that deserves a sequel 👉 Viewtiful Joe is a unique and innovative game that deserves a re-release 👉 The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction is one of the best superhero games ever made 👉 Eternal Darkness is a cult classic horror game that deserves a full remake

-- #MattVatankhah #AnthonyFranklinII #DwayneJenkins #HideoKojima #gaming

WAYPOINT WEEKEND EPISODE 7: T’WAS A FEW NIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS

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✍️ The article discusses the games that the Waypoint Weekend team will be playing during the holiday season, with each contributor sharing their favorite games and reasons for playing.

👉 Shaun Cichacki will be playing Final Fantasy 14 and is excited to get free gifts before the start of the Christmas season 👉 Matt Vatankhah will be playing Helldivers 2 and is fueled by his desire to spread freedom through napalm and shrapnel 👉 Anthony Franklin II will be playing indie games, including The Holy Gosh Darn and [REDACTED] 👉 Dwayne Jenkins will be playing Dungeons and Degenerate Gamblers, a game that he finds appealing due to its squalid and chaotic nature

-- #ShaunCichacki #MattVatankhah #AnthonyFranklinII #DwayneJenkins #entertainment

INDIE INVASION V4: APPROPRIATELY, THE ONE DURING THE INDIE GAME AWARDS

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✍️ Indie Invasion V4 highlights various indie games, including Home Safety Hotline, Section 13, Arctic Awakening, Nine Sols, and Metal: Hellsinger, showcasing their unique features and gameplay.

👉 Home Safety Hotline: a telephone operator game where you help homeowners deal with harassment 👉 Section 13: a fast-paced action game with a focus on combat 👉 Arctic Awakening: an atmospheric game set in a frozen environment 👉 Nine Sols: a Metroidvania game with a unique visual style and combat mechanics 👉 Metal: Hellsinger: a rhythm-based FPS with a heavy metal soundtrack

-- #DwayneJenkins #AnthonyFranklinII #MattVatankhah #ShaunCichacki #gaming

WAYPOINT WISHLIST: GAME BOY ADVANCE EDITION

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✍️ The article discusses the Game Boy Advance and the games that deserve a remake or revival, with the authors sharing their personal favorite games and what they would like to see in a potential remake.

👉 Golden Sun is cited as a game that would be better suited for a bigger platform 👉 A remake of Golden Sun on the PS5/Series X would be a great opportunity to flesh out the game's features and mechanics 👉 The Lord of the Rings games on the Game Boy Advance are classic isometric dungeon-crawlers that deserve an upgrade 👉 Boktai: The Sun Is In Your Hand is a unique game that deserves another chance to shine 👉 The Game Boy Advance was a great system with many games that deserve a remake or revival

-- #DwayneJenkins #AnthonyFranklinII #SHaunCichacki #gaming

WAYPOINT WEEKEND EPISODE 6: BREAKING IT DOWN, GEXUAL STYLE

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✍️ The article is a summary of the Waypoint Weekend episode 6, where the writers discuss their gaming experiences and recommendations.

👉 The writers discuss their favorite games, including Card Shark and Football Game. 👉 They mention their excitement for the new Gex game. 👉 They plan to play more games on Steam.

-- #DwayneJenkins #MattVatankhah #ShaunCichacki #entertainment

INDIE INVASION V3: DAWN OF THE GAME AWARDS

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✍️ The article highlights indie games, including Gordian Quest, Section 13, and KitHack Model Club, and invites readers to explore these games.

👉 Gordian Quest combines deck-building mechanics and strategic elements 👉 Section 13 is a roguelike game with procedurally generated areas 👉 KitHack Model Club allows players to build and experiment with remote-controlled vehicles

-- #DwayneJenkins #AnthonyFranklinII #ShaunCichacki #entertainment

OUR TOTALLY ACCURATE PREDICTIONS AHEAD OF THE GAME AWARDS 2024

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✍️ The article discusses the upcoming Game Awards 2024 and makes predictions about the games that will be revealed, including rumors and hopes for specific titles.

👉 The Game Awards 2024 is just around the corner 👉 Rumors and leaks about upcoming games, including Final Fantasy IX remake and new Quake game 👉 Authors share their personal hopes and dreams for the event 👉 Predictions include new Banjo-Kazooie game and Gex sequel 👉 Article is written in a lighthearted and humorous tone

-- #DwayneJenkins #AnthonyFranklinII #MattVatankhah #ShaunCichacki #Yoshi-P #entertainment

INDIE INVASION V1: A BOLD BEGINNING

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✍️ Waypoint's Indie Invasion series highlights indie games that flew under the radar, featuring reviews and impressions from Team Waypoint.

👉 The Rise of the Golden Idol: A detective game with striking pixel art and challenging brain-teasers 👉 SUPERVIVE: A Battle Royale game with high-octane team fights and 16 unique characters 👉 Chickenauts: A roguelike twin-stick shooter with a sense of humor and tight gameplay 👉 Backrooms: Escape Together: A photorealistic multiplayer game with jump scares and tense encounters

-- #DwayneJenkins #MattVatankhah #AnthonyFranklinII #ShaunCichacki #entertainment

MESS AROUND MONDAYS: GAMING MIXTAPE

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✍️ The article is about a gaming mixtape series where three contributors create their own mixtapes with video game music, discussing their themes and favorite tracks.

👉 Shaun's mixtape is divided into two parts: hype and chill 👉 Dwayne's mixtape features songs that unexpectedly hit him hard 👉 Anthony's mixtape is meant to zone him out and focus him up while writing

-- #KendrickLamar #Drake #ShaunCichacki #DwayneJenkins #AnthonyFRANKLINii #entertainment

WAYPOINT WEEKEND EPISODE 3: SPORTS, INDIES & HORROR, OH MY!

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✍️ The article discusses the upcoming weekend's gaming plans for the Waypoint Weekend crew, featuring various titles such as MLB: The Show, Death Note, STALKER 2, MOUTHWASHING, Alan Wake 2, Epic Mickey Rebrushed, and Fear the Spotlight.

👉 Anthony Franklin II is playing MLB: The Show and Death Note 👉 Shaun Cichacki is playing MOUTHWASHING 👉 Dwayne Jenkins has played Alan Wake 2 and is playing Fear the Spotlight 👉 Contributors share their gaming experiences and plans for the weekend

-- #AnthonyFranklinII #ShaunCichacki #DwayneJenkins #entertainment

‘LOCO MOTIVE’ AND GAMES JOURNALISM’S REGRETTABLE RELATIONSHIP WITH INDIE GAMES

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✍️ The article discusses the author's passion for indie games and the challenges faced by indie game developers in getting coverage from gaming publications.

👉 Indie games are the lifeblood of the games industry 👉 Indie games are often overlooked by gaming publications 👉 Waypoint is committed to highlighting indie games 👉 The author has an inbox full of emails from indie developers and PR folks 👉 The author promises to do what they can to highlight bomb indie games

-- #DwayneJenkins #ShaunCichacki #AnthonyFranklinII #entertainment

WAYPOINT WISHLIST: PS2 EDITION

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✍️ The article discusses the PlayStation 2 console and its iconic games, with the authors expressing their desire to see certain games remastered or remade for modern consoles.

👉 Resident Evil Outbreak is a procedurally generated game that requires strategic thinking and collaboration with friends. 👉 God Hand has a complex and rewarding combat system, making it a cult hit. 👉 SOCOM II: U.S. Navy Seals is a tactical shooter that is elite in every possible way.

-- #DwayneJenkins #ShaunCichacki #AnthonyFranklinII #mainstream #technology

WAYPOINT WEEKEND EPISODE 2: ATTACK OF THE CARDS

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✍️ The article is about the Waypoint crew's weekend plans, where they will be playing various games, including Palia, Lorcana, Balatro, Returnal, Powerwash Simulator, Baldur's Gate 3, and Pokémon TCG Pocket.

👉 Palia 👉 Lorcana 👉 Balatro 👉 Returnal 👉 Powerwash Simulator 👉 Baldur's Gate 3 👉 Pokémon TCG Pocket

-- #ShaunCichacki #AnthonyFranklinII #DwayneJenkins #neutral #entertainment

WAYPOINT WISHLIST: PS1 EDITION

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✍️ The article discusses the PlayStation 1 and its iconic games, with the authors expressing their desire to see some of these games remastered or remade.

👉 Brave Fencer Musashi is an action RPG that deserves a remaster 👉 Bloody Roar is a fighting game that needs a comeback 👉 MediEvil 2 is a better game than MediEvil and deserves a remake 👉 Countless PS1 games deserve the full remake/remaster treatment

-- #DwayneJenkins #AnthonyFranklinII #SHaunCichacki #mainstream #entertainment

Not a Drill: Amazon’s Making a ‘Mass Effect’ TV Series.

Amazon has officially announced the development of a Mass Effect TV series, with Daniel Casey on board as executive producer and writer. The series is in active development, with plot details being kept under wraps. The project has been in the works since 2021, with Amazon reportedly beating out other contenders to secure the rights. The Mass Effect franchise is known for its deep lore and rich storytelling, making it a prime candidate for a successful TV adaptation. ● Amazon is developing a Mass Effect TV series ● Daniel Casey is executive producer and writer ● Plot details are being kept under wraps ● The project has been in the works since 2021 ● Amazon reportedly beat out other contenders to secure the rights

#DanielCasey #KarimZreik #AriArad #MichaelGamble #DwayneJenkins #mainstream #entertainment