About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of 'Live Service' games on modern gaming, exploring various titles and industry trends.
After a much-needed break to honor a dear mentor, The Scroll returns to tackle the "Live Service" infection taking over modern gaming. Join Boots and Frank as they break down the "Warzone-ification" of the Modern Warfare III campaign, the frustration of Black Ops 7 ’s forced co-op, and a heated "Boots to the Face" for EA’s predatory Sims 4 Marketplace split. From the ghost of multiplayer-past in Dragon Age: Veilguard to the cozy stability of Star Ocean , we’re dissecting why the industry is obsessed with "forever games" and what we’re playing to stay sane. Listen now at getthescroll.com.
People in this episode
Hosts: Boots, Frank
Topics covered
- Live Service games
- Modern gaming
- Co-op gameplay
- Predatory monetization
- Forever games
- Gaming industry trends
Keywords
- Live Service
- Modern Warfare III
- Black Ops 7
- Sims 4
- Dragon Age
- Star Ocean
- gaming trends
- co-op games
- predatory monetization
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: EA
Books & works: Modern Warfare III, Black Ops 7, Sims 4, Dragon Age: Veilguard, Star Ocean
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