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We talk about games and pop culture in this episode of Transition. The first segment is all about gaming as regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about games such as Far Cry 5, Destiny 2, Arms, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Overwatch. In the second segment, pop culture nerd Akhil Arora and Pranay Parab talk about Twin Peaks, a TV show that is back on air after a quarter of a century. Far Cry 5 Leaks, and more leaks Setting What to expect Religion in the game Destiny 2 Destiny Leaker Leaks and announcement PC release and Steam What we want from the game Which platform we’ll be playing it on Arms Nintendo Direct Fighting mechanics Characters Arms Motion controls Red Dead Redemption 2 Delayed Possible release date Pre-order status Overwatch anniversary event When and what is it What’s new How to prepare for it Why Rishi is looking forward to it Games we’ve been playing this week Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception The Legend of Zelda: B

We talk about Injustice 2, a possible Legend of Zelda smartphone game, the future of Hitman and Mass Effect, apart from Alan Wake and Steam. Regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab in this episode. Injustice 2 Story mode How the game looks Gameplay mechanics Microtransactions Comparison with Injustice: Gods Among Us Mortal Kombat X microtransactions Various editions Pricing and IAP Street Fighter V IAP The state of AAA games Future of Mass Effect and Hitman Mass Effect on hiatus Thoughts on Mass Effect Andromeda Patch culture IO interactive to be sold? Hitman (2016)’s episodic approach The Legend of Zelda on phones? How the game will be like Pokemon trading game Animal Crossing Free-to-play or premium? Grand Blue Fantasy as a model amiibo piracy What people are doing Why is amiibo piracy happening Nintendo’s role in this Why this is a grey area Quake Champions Beta First impressions What’s new Microtransactions Difficulty curve and skill

This episode of Transition is all about gaming. We cover several topics including Activision's India pricing strategy, Blizzard's games being available in India, leaks on upcoming games such as the next Assassin's Creed and Far Cry, apart from our thoughts on Bethesda's new game Prey. Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab for this episode. Activision India Pricing Call of Duty: World War II India pricing Why the price is so high Editions we can expect in India Destiny 2 India pricing Pre-order misadventures with Destiny Blizzard games in retail stores in India Which games are available in stores The editions available in India Are collector’s editions on par with what’s available in the US? Which editions you should buy Why Xbox One S is still not available in India Online exclusivity with Xbox One Why the console was delayed When it’s expected to be launched The situation, if and when Xbox Scorpio launches Prey The game’s sales (or lack thereof)

We're beginning to hear about PlayStation 5 rumours already so that makes us wonder whether it is too early for Sony to launch the console. Avid gamers Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about that, apart from the future of Xbox One and Nintendo consoles. In the second part of this podcast, we talk about The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as pop culture nerds Akhil Arora and Roydon Cerejo step in with their thoughts on the movie. PlayStation 5 Rumours Lifecycle of the PS4 Any credence to this rumour? Too early to release PS5? What could drive next-gen console The VR question The value of PS4 branding Expected price drops on the PS4 and PS4 Pro Phil Spencer and single-player games Are single-player games dead? Games as a service Why does MS want to push this The state of games on Xbox One Overwatch hits 30 million players What this means Blizzard’s multiplayer gameplay design The community around Overwatch New characters and maps Emoting and team chat He

In this episode of Transition, we talk about Call of Duty: World War II, Overwatch maps, Vanquish, Sniper Ghost Warrior 3, and a way to stream PC games on the Nintendo Switch. Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk all things gaming. Call of Duty: World War II Return to roots Band of Brothers reference More about the developers Overwatch maps New maps coming to Overwatch Challenges towards making new maps Comparison with Valve and Dota 2 maps Smurf accounts in Dota 2 Good moves that Blizzard is making Vanquish Coming to PC Bayonetta on the PC Why this is exciting news Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 Gadgets 360 Review What’s good in the game Load times Sniper games and comparison with Sniper Elite 4 Open world Streaming PC games on Nintendo Switch Games we’ve been playing this week Puyo Puyo Tetris The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Flinthook Steamworld Heist Persona 5 The Sexy Brutale (Physical copy) Dawn of War 3 Freeblade

In the first part of the show, gamers Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Nintendo’s big games releasing this year, NES Classic, HTC Vive’s India price, and Battlefront 2. In the second segment, pop culture nerds Akhil Arora and Roydon Cerejo step in to talk about The Handmaid’s Tale, a speculative fiction TV show. Nintendo Direct Games releasing in 2017 Minecraft Nintendo’s 3DS gameplan New games on the 3DS NES Classic Discontinued Why this happened The scalper problem Sideloading games Virtual console HTC Vive India Price, Release Date Why HTC, why? Retail availability BIS speculation Star Wars Battlefront 2 Single-player campaign Expectations from the story Release date Criterion’s role Are season passes dying? What we’ve been playing this week Steamworld Heist Asura Dawn of War III Overwatch Graceful Explosion Machine Full Throttle Remastered The Handmaid’s Tale SPOILERS FOLLOW How true it is to the book Plot and setting S

Microsoft’s big Xbox Scorpio announcement dominates the discussion on this week’s episode. Regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Scorpio, Minecraft’s new marketplace, iOS 11’s impact on games, Dawn of War 3, and an Overwatch event. Xbox Scorpio specs Was it really a reveal? What we think of the hardware specifications Where are all the games? Demoing Forza 6 Apex Edition Which games could we see at E3 2017 Impact on PC gamers Console vs PC Minecraft Marketplace Microsoft vs Valve In-app purchases and virtual currency Updates to Minecraft since the acquisition The Minecraft behemoth iOS 11 to drop support for 32-bit games? Why Apple may do this How games will be affected Game preservation on iOS Does iOS need a compatibility mode? iOS’ limitations as a gaming platform Dawn of War 3 Rare real-time strategy game Warhammer universe Comparison with Dawn of War I and II Games we’ve be

Die-hard Persona fans Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss the latest entry into the JRPG series and why it may be the best game of 2017. In the second part of the show, pop culture nerds Akhil Arora and Roydon Cerejo talk about the science fiction TV show Legion. Persona 5 Gadgets 360 Review: 10/10 How JRPGs are different from Western role-playing games Origins of the Persona series Older Persona games Persona 5’s in-game UI Can new players start the series with Persona 5? Side quests and how they impact the main game Best way to level up your character Pacing and fillers or lack thereof Difficulty modes Extremely unconventional soundtrack Why Persona 5 isn’t available in India Blizzard enters India officially Available starting April 25 Games available via retail stores Comments on pricing in India Destiny 2 Generic cover art How Destiny got better over time What to expect from Destiny 2 Why Rishi

Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss the latest gaming news from the week, including the latest on the Call of Duty franchise, Destiny, Starcraft, Splatoon 2, and games we’ve been playing such as Mass Effect: Andromeda, Persona 5, and The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+. Destiny 2 What to expect PC release? Fixing annoyances from Destiny Call of Duty Return to game’s roots World War II setting Single-player campaign length Black Ops 3 vs Infinite Warfare playerbase Starcraft Original Starcraft going free Starcraft Remaster Starcraft 2 not picking up in e-sports Reasons for remaster Splatoon 2 Testfire Does it work in India? What the game is about Thoughts on the music Motion controls PS4 Pro Boost Mode Problems Final Fantasy XV Dark Souls III Square Enix’s patch The dreaded Chapter 13 PS VR in India Games available in India Pricing tiers Three tiers of p

Mass Effect: Andromeda has released and we discuss our experiences in the game, followed by talk about Super Mario Run's release on Android, PS3's rumoured discontinuation, and Nintendo Switch's early signs of success. Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab for this episode Mass Effect: Andromeda A few words on the original trilogy Plot discussion Side quests Quest structure Cringeworthy dialogue Issues with the game Mass Effect 2 and Normandy Super Mario Run Releasing on Android on March 23 What’s different compared to iOS version Is the hook good enough? Will it have a sustained user base? Comparison with Fire Emblem Heroes Should FE: Heroes be launched in India? PlayStation 3 to be Discontinued? 500GB version unavailable for a while Legacy of awesome games Best PS3 games under Rs. 1,000 Should you still buy a PS3? PS3 exclusives that are still not on other platforms Nintendo Switch Dema

Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the massive price hike for PC games in India, PS4 games coming to PC, and a slightly controversial review of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. How to buy games for cheap PC game price hike in India Ubisoft and Warner Bros double game price Possible reasons behind this PC games now cost more than their console counterparts Region-locking and DRM Why Dota 2 and Counter-Strike are so popular in India Comparing against PC game prices in China Mass Effect Andromeda Rumoured $99 microtransactions Andromeda points Should $60 AAA games have microtransactions? Will these add cosmetic elements or will it end up in a pay-to-win experience? Which games is this model best suited to? Firewatch review Limited Run publishing physical copies of digital-only games The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Our review Why it got 7/10 Weapon durability Bit of a grin

Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani managed to find a Nintendo Switch in India and discussion around Nintendo’s latest gaming console dominates this episode. Host Pranay Parab finally had to force Rishi and Mikhail to flip the Switch and talk about other gaming news. Nintendo Switch Issues with the Switch The dangers of the Joy Con Bluetooth range issues Worries about scratches on the screen Hardware Joy Cons D-pad Overall controller experience 1-2 Switch Should it be bundled with Switch? HD Rumble Ping Pong mini game Nintendo and India Will Nintendo officially launch in India? How to buy Nintendo Switch in India Buying games Region-free console Try before you buy eShop experience Design and responsiveness of the online store Dragon Quest Heroes on the Switch The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gameplay Graphics Music Does it live up to expectations Games available on Nintendo Switc

This episode is all about Old Man’s War, a military science fiction novel by John Scalzi. Aqiul Colombowala joins Pranay Parab to talk about the book and why everyone should read it. Old Man’s War by John Scalzi The state of the world Why it’s called Old Man’s War Stereotypical characters How it feels to read it for the second time Fresh take on military SF Not too serious, which works for military SF Tyrannical humans Various alien species Covandu Lilliputian species Moral debates Two-metre tall skyscrapers Consu Advanced species Unclean aliens Overkill nature Rraey Conspiracy with Consu Attacking humans Skip Drive Don’t judge alien species by their looks Total lack of diplomacy Ghost Brigades Love life scenes Moral issues for Ghost Brigades Colonial Defence Force and its advanced nature Information drought back on Earth

In the first segment, Rishi Alwani, Mikhail Madnani, and host Pranay Parab offer excellent tips on getting discounts while buying your favourite games. The second segment features lots of SPOILERS on the Lego Batman Movie, as pop culture nerd Akhil Arora and host Pranay Parab discuss the movie. Getting big discounts on games Why buying on launch day is usually a bad idea Physical goods as reward for pre-orders Discounts on PC games Steam Seasonal sales Refund policy Wishlists Regional pricing AAA games at super-low prices in India Humble Bundle Dollar pricing Bundles versus individual games Biggest discounts Greenman Gaming Pricing Refund policies could be an issue Payment verification issues Why you should avoid resellers GOG I Have Over 300 Games on Steam and I'm Leaving It All Behind for GOG Galaxy Games unavailable anywhere else are on GOG DRM-free games

Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Steam Greenlight and why it had to be done away with. We compare it with Steam Direct, the system that's going to replace Greenlight. We also talk about For Honor, an upcoming third-person game, an awesome Humble Bundle, and the woeful state of PS4 game pre-orders in India. Steam Greenlight being shut down Reasons for shut down Steam Direct Increase in developer fees Valve’s hands off approach Rigging concerns Valve against walled garden approach in consoles Impact on independent game developers Our favourite games from Steam Greenlight For Honor Always online single player Ubisoft’s reason for this decision Previous rollbacks of similar decisions Diablo 3 and Error 37 Games as a service The Titanfall approach Humble Freedom Bundle (expires February 20) Sony’s pre-order woes in India Flurry of game releases in India High PS4 install base in India Pre-orders have stopped Uncharted 4 pre-order s

PS4 fans Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to praise Sony's upcoming PS4 update and talk about how it impacts gamers. We also talk about Nintendo's latest smartphone game Fire Emblem Heroes, more details on FIFA for Nintendo Switch, and Rishi's experiences with Ghost Recon Wildlands' closed beta. PS4 Pro System Software 4.5 Beta External storage support Boost mode Games that support Boost mode Fire Emblem Heroes Gacha system Free-to-play mechanics Impact on Nintendo consoles and games Why Fire Emblem Heroes hasn’t been launched in India Impact on US-made games Nintendo Switch FIFA on Switch Will it be a truncated game? Who plays FIFA on Nintendo consoles? Expected launch date Ghost Recon Wildlands Beta Story Online-only? Is open-world the best choice? Music: Popular Potpourri and Path Complete from PPPPPP by Magnus “Souleye” Pålsson.

Console gamers Rishi Alwani and Gagan Gupta join host Pranay Parab to discuss whether the recent lack of new titles on Xbox One is a worrying sign or is Microsoft holding back for something big. We also discuss our experiences with new PS4 games, apart from the Nintendo Switch and upcoming Fire Emblem games. PlayStation 4 games Yakuza 0 Review: 10/10 Gravity Rush 2 and other great games that released in January 2017, most for PS4 Microsoft and microtransactions Scalebound cancelled Total War: Warhammer review Halo Wars 2 Project Scorpio Big updates to games for Xbox Scorpio Xbox One exclusives Do console exclusives matter anymore? Final Fantasy XV The Last Guardian Shenmue 3 PS Plus vs Xbox Live Games With Gold Xbox One S Nintendo Switch preorders Games releasing in February Nintendo’s Fire Emblem Heroes More Fire Emblem games Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Music: Popular Potpourri and Path Complete from PPPPPP by Magnus “Souleye” Pålsson.

Kawaljit Singh Bedi and Aqiul Colombowala join host Pranay Parab to talk about Ready Player One, a science fiction novel written by Ernest Cline. SPOILERS galore ahead. Audiobook experience Will Wheaton’s narration Oasis, the all-encompassing VR game Living in the stacks Privacy Omnipresent Internet access Wall of text early in the book Characters James Halliday’s countless favourite games, books, TV shows IOI and pantomime villains Gunters vs. Sixers High Fives Sixers and a lack of subtlety Key #1 Ludus Tomb of Horrors Irok Zork (play online) MAME - emulator to play these games Joust (play online) ZX Spectrum Lack of Nintendo references IP nightmare Age of Empires Black Tiger (play online) WarGames FlickSync Problem with accents Key #2 Love story How do roads still work Paranoid character Social isolation Artemis’ online persona, strong character Other female character in the book

Nintendo fans Rishi Alwani, Mikhail Madnani, and Gagan Gupta join host Pranay Parab to share their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch Pre-Order Date Announced; Price, Release Date Revealed Nintendo Switch Is Region-Free Nintendo Confirms Nintendo Switch Online Features to Be Paid After Free Trial The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch Announced Nintendo Switch Games: Zelda, Mario, FIFA, and All Other Titles Announced In the second half, pop culture nerds Akhil Arora and Rohan Naravane discuss BBC’s detective series Sherlock, the fourth season of which concluded recently. Lots of SPOILERS in this section of the podcast. Sherlock Season 4 Episode 1: The Game Is Afoot, Right Under Our Noses Sherlock Rediscovers Its Edge, While Retaining All Its Troubles Sherlock soundtrack on iTunes and YouTube Sherlock Season 4 Finale: Trauma, Love, and Memories Make Up 'The Final Problem' Music: Popular Potpourri

Nintendo Switch is the company's latest gaming console. A lot is riding on it and Nintendophiles Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk all things Switch. Nintendo Switch announced January 12 launch event for Switch Pokemon Sun and Moon success 3DS hardware sales in 2016 Super Mario Run launch Shareholder pressure on Nintendo After Switch announced, Nintendo share price Nintendo stock fell after Super Mario Run Super Mario Run App Store reviews Pokemon Go Pokemon Sun and Moon Rumoured launch games Legend of Zelda bundle Third-party launch titles - Skyrim, NBA Switch less powerful than PS4, Xbox One Final Fantasy XV rumours Region-free Nintendo Switch No Man’s Sky disappointment Smartphone compatibility Miitomo Nintendo’s infamous NNID system Offline multiplayer and Joy Cons Super Mario Run always-on Internet access Nintendo Switch India launch? Nintendo Switch rumoured price NES Classic availability issues Music: Popular Potpourri and Path Complete from