Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect - "BOLD CHANGES COMING IN DOOM THE DARK AGES | SLAYER'S NEMESIS RETURNS!?"

Episode Date: July 15, 2024

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticNotorious Mass Effect Podcast: Doom: The Dark Ages Prepare for a medieval twist on the classic Doom formula with "Doom: The Dark Ages," the upcoming release from id Software. This segment explores the game's key features and innovations:Medieval Setting:First-ever dark medieval setting for the Doom franchiseBlends classic Doom elements with a Gothic horror atmosphereCombat Innovations:Dual-wielding mechanics for intense combatMedieval weapons mixed with traditional Doom arsenalNew Shield Saw: block, parry, and attackMech suits and dragon-riding expand gameplay optionsNext-Gen Technology:Built specifically for latest consolesImproved animations, visuals, and action sequencesGameplay Evolution:Core fast-paced Doom gameplay remainsEnhanced bullet-dodging mechanicsLarger arenas for epic demon battlesPotential Storyline:May explore Doom Slayer's origins with the Argenta tribeAudio:Possible new composer (Andrew Hulshult) replacing Mick GordonAims to maintain the series' signature intense atmosphereRelease Strategy:Multi-platform release including PS5, despite Microsoft ownershipFan Anticipation:Community excited for medieval twist on classic formulaHigh expectations for blending tradition with innovationid Software aims to deliver a game that honors Doom's legacy while pushing boundaries with new technology and gameplay mechanics. The medieval setting offers a fresh take on the franchise, promising to bring the iconic "rip and tear" action to a whole new era.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To all of my OG Xbox gamers out there, let's collectively pour one out for Master Chief. Now I don't know if you've heard the segment yet, but Xbox Game Showcase, I just covered it. And let me tell you something. The one thing, and it hurt my heart as a OG Halo Reach fan. One thing that was not mentioned throughout the entire. Xbox showcase. Not a teaser or any news.

Not an update. Technically, they have a game out. Currently, just nobody plays it. So I feel for Xbox, not even Xbox, I feel for Halo fans. Because let me tell you, if you're a Halo fan, not being dramatic. This is probably some of the most

disappointing times to live in. Because not only did Xbox just strictly give up on the mascot, because if you don't remember, Gears and Halo were the reasons for why Xbox was so coveted. So for Master Chief to fall off like this

when in terms of the masses, it's definitely upsetting and safe to say that Halo is dead. and there's a plethora of reasons I could point out, but just not seeing any Halo related content at the Xbox showcase. I mean, goodness gracious, at that point, we might as well just say RIP Master Chief because it's over for him. That's like the mascot of the Boston Celtics getting changed to another person because it's not popular anymore amongst the masses.

Like that's how big and pivotal the mascot as far as Xbox. Like the two go hand in hand. And there was, it was nowhere to be found. So anyways, obviously the segment is about Doom, the Dark Ages. And it ties into what I was saying to start

because I do believe Halo, yeah, Halo is not the mascots anymore for Xbox. For one, it's Call of Duty. Of course, the acquisition of Activision is now Call of Duty the face of Xbox as far as just why you should get an Xbox simply for the fact that Game Pass will have Caller Duty day one, and it's only $10 a month to subscribe. So with that out the way, the other two, which are still heavy here,

which shows you the amount of heavy content the Game Pass holds currently is Doom and Gears of War. Now, of course, Gears of War is more of the OG figurehead for Xbox as far as why people went out and bought a console. But what I will say is that I think the main reason doubling back to the Master Chief, I'm still not over it. Like, as an OG Halo Reach fan, I'm not going to lie. It's like seeing Mario for Nintendo fall off. Like, that's how bad it is in the gaming industry. Like, Master Chief, as far as the Xbox franchise, was such a staple that to see it fall off,

you only have 343 industries to blame. Bonnie Ross to blame. Yes, I'm naming heads of companies right now. So, hey, I may get canceled. But, yeah, Bonnie Ross and what she's been doing as far as, you know, making decisions on the Halo IP. the Halo Infinite botched release because of course the game was promising which made it even more hurtful when it eventually fell off and then the post release support for Halo Infinite just being

non-existent which is just upsetting because is this not the figurehead of your console or not right you would think the support surrounding Halo Infinite will be better as far as listening to the fans But of course, they didn't. They disappointed fans. The lack of ongoing support definitely impacted and heavily impacted the game's longevity. And as far as Bonnie Ross, if you wanted me to go into more detail for that, she's basically the head of 343 industries.

And let me tell you, they've done some of the worst things you could do when acquiring iconic and coveted IP such as Halo. because remind you, Bungee, who was the original creator of Halo, gave the IP to 343 industries. But unfortunately, 343 just fumbled the bag.

They just ultimately drove that IP into the ground. So, you know, it's unfortunate, but at the end of the day, all we can do is just, you know, mourn and move on. so in terms of moving on doom the dark ages is well and gears of war both of those games that's coming soon are basically going to fill the void for halo fans i would say anyways uh so doom to dark ages has been revealed to come out 2025 with day one availability on a game pass and of course

unlike previous doom games because each and every doom game I don't know what it is about the genre but it just it just spawns all type of copycats so the originator of this style of gameplay is back again and not only are they not relying on their core gameplay which is already cemented and hip hop already cemented in gaming history but they're back of to give doom to it's like a crados effect they gave him a new weapon that will you know it's seemingly will change up the combat as he has a new shield I believe yeah so it's a shield which you see right here analytic dreams of video to see the video along with the audio but basically he is captain America now

Like he's just throwing his shield and it's coming back to him like throw his hammer. You know what I'm saying? But that's why I compared it to Cratos and God of War because I think that weapon choice will change up the gameplay to make this game feel unique throughout the Doom franchise, which is why I feel like Dark Ages would be one of the better games to come out. And obviously, as you can see right now, the game is going to be kind of bloody. So anyways, it's set to be released, 2025, coming out on, every platform but if you own the game pass you'll get it for free i say for free i mean it's a

10 dollar subscription a monthly subscription i mean at that point if you just want to play doom for two days i mean technically it's for free i mean goodness at that point if that ain't for free now i don't know what is um what else i think there was something else i was going to get into because of course we're going to get into the trailer like in totality as far as the audio but right now i wanted to cover some things as far as the um standouts oh you have the meck and dragons which includes new elements such as mex suit and rideable dragons and i know that's going to entice a bunch of gamers because if there's one thing about mech suits and dragons if armored core and if dragons dogma then show you one thing is that people love a mech suit and people love fighting riding

anything that has you interacting with a dragon so that's uh definitely a plus and of course what goes without saying, but this is a very, very graphic game. Don't let your kids play it, you know what I'm saying? As far as the story, I'm not going to lie to you. I don't know what's going on. The last time I've listened to hardcore Doom players, I'm not going to say they said,

I'm not going to say that they basically state that the story doesn't matter, but it's really just all about the gameplay. It's kind of like Eldon Ring. Like there's a story there, and if you want to go deeper into it, it makes sense. But as far as the gameplay mechanics, you can still enjoy the game without playing the previous ones. Yeah, but if you do want to know about the story,

it's basically his time with the Argenta, Argenta tribe on their home planet Argentinur, blending sci-fi and fantasy elements. So it's a little bit more of a medieval gothic horror-type thing. maintaining of course the series identity while also introducing new thematic elements i mean look at this shot right here as far as the two dragons on top of each other i mean talk about prime month uh where is it at i think it's yeah it's right here they it was like a blink if you miss a moment like at this right here like goodness gracious what is going on right here anyways let's keep going so

at the end of day you know doom is set to be a great installment into the franchise and I mean the last game already so much critical acclaim and ID software just continues to prove why they're one of the best

gaming studios out in today's age so anyways with that being said without further ado once again analytic dreams on video on Spotify to see the video along with the audio let's get into the trailer which is Doom the Dark Ages

official trailer I don't know if this heavy metal music is copyrighted or not but I guess we'll find out right look at that look at that Captain America type gameplay

him just throwing the shield and they're coming back to him like Thor's hammer look at this this exactly what I'm talking about that's actually kind of fire and ladies and gentlemen there you have it I think it's safe to say,

2025 will be in a similar light to 2023 as being one of the best years in gaming history. So with that being said, click my link tree in my bio. Let me know one of my social medias. What do you think about Doom the Dark Ages launched trailer? And at the end of the day,

if you don't have an Xbox, does this entice you to get an Xbox? And if you do have an Xbox, this is entice you to get the Xbox game. pass subscription.