We discuss the Marvel Rivals beta, news about a Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver remaster, and upcoming games in August.

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• The SAG-AFTRA strike highlights the need for clear and enforceable protections for video game performers.
• The staff layoff at Humble Games is a blow to the indie gaming scene.
• The potential remaster of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is exciting for franchise fans.
• The delay of Stalker 2 allows for bug fixes and improvements.
• The announcement of the first Olympic eSports games shows the growing recognition of eSports as a legitimate sport.
• Ete offers a relaxing and immersive painting experience.
• Marvel's Rivals closed beta has a frustrating key distribution system. Star Wars: Outlaws, Concord, and Dustborn are highly anticipated games releasing in August
• The hosts have different levels of excitement and expectations for these games
• Microtransactions and monetization strategies are a concern for some of the games
• The popularity of American football games and the release of Madden NFL 25 and College Football are discussed

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Resources

• It Looks Like Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver Remasters Are Finally Happening
• Video Game Actors In The US Are Striking Over Concerns Around AI
• [Updated] Humble Games Has Laid Off Its Entire Staff With Work Taken Over By A Third Party
• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Has Been Delayed Again
• It's official: International Olympic Committee votes to confirm the first Olympic Esports Games will happen in 2025, even if they don't know the games yet | PC Gamer
• The Most Exciting Game Releases In August 2024

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