No One Asked for This - DLSS 5, Ghost of Yotei Legends, V-Bucks Price Hike, Hades 2 Concert

From Dense Pixels - Video Game News and Reviews by TNP Studios

March 17, 2026 · 1h 50m · Episode 575

About this episode

Carrie shares her experience performing at GDC and discusses various game reviews including Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Ghost of Yotei: Legends, while also addressing Fortnite's V-Bucks price hike and the EU's stance on loot boxes.

Carrie shares the incredible experience of performing at GDC with her band Premium Vintage alongside Hades composer Darren Korb, one of gaming's most celebrated musicians. The performance brought together gaming music talent in an unforgettable showcase at the Game Developers Conference. Carrie delivers enthusiastic early impressions of Monster Hunter Stories 3, praising the game's improvements and engaging gameplay mechanics. Her positive reaction suggests the latest entry in the Monster Hunter spin-off series is delivering on fan expectations. Micah expresses his genuine enjoyment of Ghost of Yotei: Legends, the standalone multiplayer expansion that continues the Ghost of Tsushima legacy. He breaks down what makes the cooperative experience so compelling and how it builds on the original game's foundation. Brad finds unexpected joy in Marathon's solo queues playing as a scumbag role. Meanwhile, Bungie demonstrates they're already firing on all cylinders with the game's deep and engaging lore that's captivating players. Fortnite attempts to justify raising V-Bucks prices with reasoning that strains credibility, sparking debate among the massive playerbase about monetization…

People in this episode

Host: Carrie

Topics covered

gaming music
game reviews
multiplayer expansions
monetization practices
loot boxes
game development

Keywords

GDC
Hades composer
Monster Hunter
Ghost of Tsushima
Fortnite
V-Bucks
loot boxes
game reviews

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Epic, European Union

Products: Monster Hunter Stories 3, Ghost of Yotei: Legends, Marathon, V-Bucks

Books & works: Hades 2