Matt, Ethan, and Ricardo have all dug into their versions of No Man’s Sky! And… it’s just OK. Well I suppose it depends who you ask. We discuss at length the different ups and downs of such an anticipated title, but also get some time to get an update on Monster Hunter, and learn how to die horribly and repeatedly as a king in Reigns. Besides the No Man’s Sky news we hear a lot about Nintendo shutting things down, Overwatch pumping things up, and some drug infused indie releases coming soon in this week’s Trailer Trash!

 

Games we played:

Ethan: No Man’s Sky (PC), MHG

Ricardo: No Man’s Sky (PS4), Reigns

Matt: No Man’s Sky (PC)

 

The NEWS HOUR News Topics:

The No Man’s Sky Rise and Fall (and now somewhere in the middle depending on who you ask) Section:

No Man’s Sky PC version sucks, and the PS4 one has it’s problems too

http://kotaku.com/no-man-s-sky-is-pretty-rough-on-pc-1785215657

Reviews like this are not uncommon

http://www.polygon.com/2016/8/12/12461520/no-mans-sky-review-ps4-playstation-4-pc-windows-hello-games-sony

And more positive reviews also abound

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/no-mans-sky-review/1900-6416492/

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Fan-made Pokemon Uranium was taken down, but it’s still around

http://kotaku.com/despite-takedown-pokemon-uranium-creators-say-its-more-1785304146

Similarly: Fans remade Metroid II… Which was also taken down

http://kotaku.com/the-metroid-ii-remake-nintendo-doesnt-want-you-to-play-1785031914

Overwatch Competitive Mode will be updated, hopefully to make it actually fun

http://kotaku.com/overwatchs-competitive-mode-is-about-to-get-an-overhaul-1785307217

Original Rome: Total War is heading to iPad

http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/08/12/rome-total-war-official-ipad-trailer

 

Trailer trash:

 

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Official Gamescom 2016 Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiqAhzhEjlo

One Way Trip Official Launch Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBhC2AAOdp0

Lichtspeer Official Reveal Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNLYb40DP6o

Discover More Pokémon and Meet Team Skull in Pokémon Sun/Moon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py2LxgWBaRQ

Criminal Girls 2: Party Favors – Lily Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKzJrBHBje4

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