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We Are Back! Why Early Access Games Feel More Broken Than Finished Now

Side Quest Cinema··28 August 2026·1h 23m

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The conversation covers a range of topics including Spider-Verse movies, Marvel Universe news, Ben Affleck's potential return as Batman, Devil Wears Prada and metalcore music, and Squid Game and Netflix. The discussion delves into the excitement around the Spider-Verse movies, leaked footage, and potential spoilers. It also explores Marvel's new X-Men news, special looks, and the possibility of Robert Downey Junior playing Doctor Doom. The conversation then shifts to Ben Affleck's potential return as Batman, followed by a discussion on Devil Wears Prada, metalcore music, and the band's upcoming events. Finally, the conversation touches on Squid Game and Netflix, including the potential for a movie and the influence of Mr. Beast's version of Squid Games. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the rise of Mr. Beast, controversy and criticism surrounding him, the dark aesthetic of Squid Games, impactful characters in TV shows, the brutality of Game of Thrones, and the issue of early access and unfinished games. The conversation covers a range of topics including the impact of early access on gaming, the quality of content on gaming platforms, the rise of handheld gaming and portable consoles, the exploration of gaming backlog and devices, the appeal of open-world games and exploration, and the discussion of underrated movies and the cinematic experience. The conversation covers iconic sci-fi movies, John Carpenter's cult classics, the Halloween franchise, sequels and reboots, underrated 80s horror actors, and John Carpenter's future projects.TakeawaysExcitement around Spider-Verse movies and potential spoilersMarvel's new X-Men news and special looksBen Affleck's potential return as BatmanDiscussion on Devil Wears Prada and metalcore musicSquid Game and Netflix's potential for a movie Mr. Beast's rise to fame through unconventional contentThe impact of impactful characters in TV shows and the issue of early access and unfinished games in the gaming industry. Early access abuse in gamingThe appeal of handheld gaming and portable consoles The enduring legacy of John Carpenter's films.The impact of practical effects in horror movies.Chapters00:00 Spider-Verse Movies01:38 Marvel Universe News06:31 Ben Affleck's Batman Return11:28 Devil Wears Prada and Metalcore Music19:03 Squid Game and Netflix22:33 The Rise of Mr. Beast23:13 Controversy and Criticism24:54 The Dark Aesthetic of Squid Games25:27 Impactful Characters in TV Shows26:14 The Brutality of Game of Thrones37:40 Early Access and Unfinished Games45:23 The Impact of Early Access46:10 Gaming Platforms and Content Quality47:23 Handheld Gaming and Portable Consoles48:00 Exploring Backlog and Gaming Devices53:49 Open-World Games and Exploration01:02:06 Underrated Movies and Cinematic Experience01:05:24 The Thing: A Sci-Fi Classic01:06:47 John Carpenter's Cult Classics01:07:14 The Halloween Franchise01:08:00 Halloween Sequels and Reboots01:20:26 Underrated 80s Horror Actors01:21:18 John Carpenter's Future Projects