Ep. 235 – Is GTA 6 Already GOTY? Broken Games & PlayStation 5 Emulation

Send us Fan Mail On Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 235, we dive into several discussions around how games are released, bought, and preserved. We talk about why some genuinely good games still launch in rough states, the risks surrounding PlayStation emulation and jailbreaking, and whether Steam should finally add a “Buy Now” button. We also share our thoughts on Dynasty Warriors 3 and Star Wars: Galactic Racer , explain why Ace Combat 8 continues to impress us, and discuss this year’s Game of the Year contenders alongside GTA 6. Plus, we touch on layoffs across the game industry, online misinformation, and the games we’ve been playing. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Games we've played 15:19 - Just how good is Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered and Star Wars: Galactic Racer 34:47 - Why Ace Combat 8 is such an amazing game 41:18 - When good games get released in poor states 58:40 - What's going on with PlayStation 5 emulation and jailbreaking risks 1:06:17 - Should Steam have a Buy Now button 1:16:00 - Will GTA6 automatically game of the year 1:33:49 - Wolverine misinformation and online engagement 1:40:19 - More gaming industry layoffs and what's going to happen to the talent 1:52:04 - Ending thoughts and outro Thanks for listening, and please, if you enjoy the show, leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Music. Spotify – spoti.fi/2HsmTZ8 Apple Music – https://apple.co/43Bz67A YouTube – Youtube.com/theouterhaven Amazon Music – https://amzn.to/3FE4bPM And if you have questions for us or want us to discuss a topic, let us know by contacting us at [email protected]. Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Amazon Music