In this episode, Antonius DaGamer and Super SSS Rank revisit the nostalgic challenge of classic Monster Hunter, debate whether Assassin’s Creed Shadows can live up to the legacy of Ghost of Tsushima, and explore gaming trends—from comparing new titles to established giants and the impact of female protagonists, to the rising appeal of cozy experiences versus intense gameplay, and what truly makes an anime game stand out. Note: Technical difficulties led to an abrupt ending, but the conversation remains packed with thoughtful commentary. CHAPTERS: 00:01 Introduction and Podcast Setup 01:03 Monster Hunter Wilds Initial Impressions 17:29 Gaming Big News Segment Introduction 17:42 Assassin's Creed Shadows Early Access and Reviews 22:08 Discussion on Yasuke's Historical Accuracy and Controversy 25:53 Past Historical Inaccuracies in Assassin's Creed 26:29 The "Problem" with Yasuke Being Real 31:23 The Impact of Bad Writing 33:01 Comparing Games to Benchmarks in Their Genres 34:55 The Trend of "Wokeness" and Extreme Reactions 38:55 Issues with Talent and Creative Direction in Larger Companies 43:58 Comparing Assassin's Creed to Other Genre Leaders 50:52 Revisiting Assassin's Creed Shadows' Performance Later 51:03 Overall Impression of Assassin's Creed Shadows 55:07 Discussion on Female Character Representation in Games 64:41 The Pendulum Swing in Cultural Trends 66:28 The Importance of Nuance in Criticism 74:09 The Rise of Cozy Games 83:47 Potential Pushback on "Gameplay Over Story" Sentiment 90:16 Donkey Kong Country Returns and Memorable Gameplay Moments 92:14 Immersion and Transition to Anime Games Discussion 93:03 What Makes a Good Anime Game? 109:36 Back to Formula 112:40 Critiques of Assassin's Creed Shadows and the Motivation Behind Them 115:56 - The Significance of Accountability and Acknowledging Mistakes 119:54 - Agreeing with Valid Points While Disagreeing with Delivery 122:55 - Concluding Thoughts on Critique, Isolation, and Authenticity 124:02 - Doubling Down on Personal Opinions (Death Stranding Example) 125:56 - "Back to Formula" Segment Conclusion 126:08 - Podcast Outro and Apology for Technical Difficulties #MonsterHunter #AssassinsCreedShadows #GhostofTsushima #Ubisoft #AnimeGames #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #CozyGames #GamingNews #PressStartSelect #pressstartselectpodcast #psspodcast