Astro Bot – Part 4-1
After a week's break to attend Furry Weekend Atlanta, I'm back to present you with more Astro Bot! We're passed the halfway point now, and the challenges get...
Astro Bot – Part 3-4
With another boss down, you all know what that means: It's time for another Cameo Level! This time, we're treasure hunting with Nathan Drake! https://youtu.be/zDpLTiny5iY Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud Of course, it wouldn't be an Uncharted without a discussion on Amy Hennig and the culture around past and present...
Astro Bot – Part 3-3
At the rate we're going, it won't be long before we're ready to take on the next boss fight. https://youtu.be/bvPufBnY8bk Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud I recall that fight being more difficult the first time I ran it. If my memory is correct, I died a few times before I...
Astro Bot – Part 3-2
Our space-faring PS5 is halfway repaired. Even better, we have another lead on the next part. So Let's Go GAMBLING! https://youtu.be/YaQh0qkTWho Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud I wish more platformers took a page from Astro Bot's book when it comes to handling gimmicks in their level design. Something I noticed...
Astro Bot – Part 3-1
With another boss down, we're ready to impersonate another legendary PlayStation hero. Today, we are the Dad of Boy! https://youtu.be/tF3upU2qHiE Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud Given that Astro Bot traffics heavily in nostalgia for the old PlayStation brands, I sometimes wonder if Team Asobi floated the idea of doing a...
Astro Bot – Part 2-4
Soon it will be upon us: The second boss fight in Astro Bot! https://youtu.be/_a2fG6VJAS8 Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud You can tell that Astro Bot hearkens back to the old school gaming platforming traditions because all of it's major boss fights adhere to the Rule of Three. Once the player...
Astro Bot – Part 2-3
In the process of recording this episode, my chat and I got to talking about Sony's gaming division and some of the current and former power players inside of it. So if you want that sweet, sweet industry dish, join us for a run of...
Astro Bot – Part 2-2
Now that we've finished our first boss fight, it's time to play a very special level in Astro Bot! https://youtu.be/WcfZReTaeig Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud Around the same time Astro Bot was released, a story broke regarding a statement from a Sony executive, who claimed that the company was lacking...
Astro Bot – Part 2-1
My PS5 overheating issues are a thing of the past, and I'm ready to take on a full session of Astro Bot! https://youtu.be/Z4NricJz8KQ Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud For those of you who are curious, the issue that was causing my console to overheat was...
Astro Bot – Part 1-3
My PS5 appears to be having issues after Mr. Alien so rudely took so many parts from it, but the show must go on. Astro Bot continues! https://youtu.be/2ZkAx09gv_E Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud Or it doesn't...