<p>In this episode of <strong>THE BURN</strong>, hosts <a href="https://twitter.com/Icel">Aviv Icel Manoach</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/yushuv">Yehuda Halfon</a> discuss Jedi: Fallen Order, reminding us of everything we like about Star Wars.&nbsp;Microsoft comments on GamePass's sales in the litigation around the Activition-Blizzard merger, and EA's bids to create their new FIFA replacement.</p> <p>Original recording date - February 7, 2023.</p> <h3><strong>Game of the Show: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order</strong></h3> <p>Published by <a href="https://www.respawn.com/games/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order">Respawn Entertainment</a>, MSRP $40,&nbsp;<a href="https://isthereanydeal.com/game/starwarsjedifallenorder/info/">Buy the game</a>.</p> <p><em>Jedi: Fallen Order</em> reminds me of everything I like about Star Wars, with contemporary graphics and gameplay that draws inspiration from classic Star Wars games like <em>Dark Forces: Jedi Knight</em>. I liked it so much that I immediately proceeded to play Titanfall 2 from the same developers when it first came out.</p> <p>Dark Souls and especially Sekiro influence the game’s progression and combat system<em>: Shadow Dies Twice</em>, as combat relays heavily on timed parries and blocks. Enemy respawns after resting at a checkpoint, and you may lose your XP if you die.</p> <p>However, the game does include multiple challenge settings, including a Story Mode. You can feel like a badass Jedi Knight, even if you’re not up to par with their parry mechanics.</p> <p>But the sliding sections continue to be the worst part of the game. No, Aviv, the worst part is the puzzles.</p> <h3>On the News:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.eurogamer.net/double-fine-psychodyssey-is-a-20-hour-series-documenting-the-development-of-psychonauts-2">Double Fine PsychOdyssey is a 20+ hour series documenting the development of Psychonauts 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-confirms-game-pass-cannibalizes-sales">Microsoft confirms Game Pass cannibalizes sales</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.polygon.com/23597413/fifa-ea-sports-fc-premier-league-deal">EA ‘closing in’ on deal with Premier League</a></li> </ul> <p>--</p> <p>You can subscribe to the podcast feed at <a href="http://theburn.live/">theburn.live</a>, support our shows by visiting <a href="http://support.theburn.live/">support.theburn.live</a> and join our Discord community at <a href="http://discord.theburn.live/">discord.theburn.live</a>.</p> <p>Our theme was created by <a href="http://twitter.com/AnneDorko"><u>@AnneDorko</u></a> with vocals by <a href="http://twitter.com/FishyTwitch"><u>@FishyTwitch</u></a>.</p>