# MFP09 - “My Sweet, Sweet Baby Nintendo” with Logan Moore Logan Moore reunites with Max Roberts for the time-honored tradition of predicting E3. Before that, they chat about Logan’s new job at Comicbook.com and just why he loves the *Dark Souls* game so much. <audio controls> <source src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/maxfrequency/MF09_Final.mp3"> </audio> - *[Download](https://traffic.libsyn.com/maxfrequency/MF09_Final.mp3) (70MB) — [[MFP9_Transcription.pdf|Episode Transcript]]* - [RSS Feed](https://maxfrequency.libsyn.com/rss) - [Overcast](https://overcast.fm/itunes1557043396) - [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-max-frequency-podcast/id1557043396) - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/3W1LwBNmhZ6s5QmQViWXKn) # Show Notes ## Chapter Select - [[Announcing Chapter Select – A New Seasonal Podcast with Logan Moore|Announcing Chapter Select]] - [[S0E1 - The Last of Us|Chapter Select: Season 0, Episode 1 – The Last of Us]] - [[S0E2 - The Last of Us Part II|Chapter Select: Season 0, Episode 2 – The Last of Us Part II]] - [[S1E1 - Paper Mario|Chapter Select: Season 1, Episode 1 – Paper Mario]] ## Working in Video Game Journalism - [Logan’s Gameskinny *DOOM* Article](https://www.gameskinny.com/bm0mz/more-shooters-should-be-like-doom) ## What’s the Deal with Dark Souls? - [Logan’s *Sekiro* Reaction](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tNyOHZtM76Q&t=49) - [Drum Souls – Ornstein and Smough](https://youtu.be/02my_zhX4Bs) - [Bongo Souls – Ornstein and Smough](https://youtu.be/4HdWWhZ0hDM) ## Cross-Generational PlayStation Games - [Hermen Hulst Q&A: What’s Next for PlayStation Studios](https://blog.playstation.com/2021/06/02/hermen-hulst-qa-whats-next-for-playstation-studios/) - [[Jim Ryan PS5 Interview – GamesIndustry.biz]] - [Colin’s *Horizon Forbidden West* Tweet](https://twitter.com/notaxation/status/1400473611736170501) - [*God of War* (2018) Digital Foundry](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0HlwTz5x_18&t=805) - *God of War* (2018) ran at 1080p with an uncapped, but closely held 30fps on base PS4. Heat/Fan noise was prevalent. - [[The Next God of War is a Cross-Generation Title|25 Games PlayStation Studios games in Development]] - [[Sony Reverses Decision to Shut Down PS3 and Vita Stores]] - [*Horizon Forbidden West* – State of Play](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wLR5gaQNQBk&t=18023) ## E3 2021 – PlayStation Predictions ### Logan’s PlayStation Predictions - *Spider-Man 2* is Revealed, Black Suit Spidey confirmed - *BioShock 4* is revealed for the first time, no gameplay shown but the trailer reveals the location at the least - *Half-Life: Alyx* is announced for PSVR 2 - *Ghost of Tsushima 2* confirmed to be in development but it’s very, very far away - Konami IP appears, coming to PlayStation as an exclusive ### Max’s PlayStation E3 Predictions - *Sunset Overdrive* comes to PS5 - A mascot character returns - No new *Horizon Forbidden West* footage - *Metal Gear Solid* / Snake is in the showcase - *Final Fantasy XVI* gameplay and date ## E3 2021 – Xbox Predictions ### Logan’s Xbox Predictions - *Halo Infinite* multiplayer will be primarily highlighted, alpha/beta date revealed - A new *Banjo* game will finally be announced, being worked on by second party company - *Battlefield 6* announced to release on Game Pass at launch - *Wolfenstein 3* is teased, logo shown and that’s it - *Psychonauts 2* release date set for August 20th - [G4TV Cheat Episode 5011 *Pyschonauts*](https://youtu.be/sABlw0zZWD0) ### Max’s Xbox E3 Predictions - *Halo Infinite* Beta – Today - *Starfield* only gets a trailer. No gameplay - *Perfect Dark* gameplay and release window announced - Bethesda shows off *Indiana Jones* gameplay - Microsoft announces an exclusive from a prominent Japanese developer ## E3 2021 – Nintendo Predictions ### Logan’s Nintendo Predictions - Switch Pro isn’t appearing at E3, at least not as a reveal - *Breath of the Wild* sequel will be shown but no release window given - Two *Smash* characters will be announced; Waluigi and Master Chief - New *Metroid* game is announced and Nintendo also comments on *Metroid Prime 4*’s development. - *Bayonetta 3* is absolutely showing up ### Max’s Nintendo Predictions - *Breath of the Wild* sequel shown off with no date - Doug Bowser and Bowser, The Koopa King appear on screen together - *Mario Kart 9* is announced. Holiday 2021 - New *Metroid* games do not make an appearance in the Direct - The GameCube makes an appearance. - 3D *Donkey Kong* returns [Max Frequency](https://maxfrequency.net/) [Max’s Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/MaxRoberts143) [Logan’s Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/mooreman12)