Rand(Nerds) Episode 255 - Ys X: Nordics, Amanda the Adventurer

Rand(Nerds);

Welcome to episode 255

We kick things off with Skazz admitting he's rethinking his playing the Elder Scrolls series. Despite claiming he doesn't like the games, he owns Skyrim on multiple systems...

Ram then shares how he’s gotten into Korean food after binge-watching a variety of Korean TV shows. He gives a quick rundown of how these shows work and highlights some of his favorites. Skazz was initially concerned but felt reassured when he learned that Ram watches the subtitled versions instead of the dubbed ones.

Next, we dive into a discussion about modern media. We reminisce about missing the days of 22-episode TV seasons, where there weren’t years-long gaps between season. We also discuss if modern shows are chasing the wrong quality and are we seeing a lack of innovation? We also touch on the infamous curse of disappointing TV show finales.

On the gaming front, Skazz talks about playing the recently released English version of Ys 10: Nordics. In preparation, he’s been revisiting the first nine games in the series. He mentions having previously played part of the Japanese version of Ys 10, but his lack of Japanese language skills made it a challenge. He also discusses some of the game’s new mechanics, including a co-op feature.

Finally, in a twist that will surprise regulars, Ram has been playing an indie horror game called Amanda the Adventurer. The game involves exploring an old attic and watching VHS tapes of Amanda and her companion Wooly as things take a progressively weirder—and darker—turn.

Notes

Pong had no software, and was in fact implemented only via hardware The many platforms of Skyrim You too can enjoy kimchi with this Korean cookbook How did Gandalf sound in other languages? A gateway drub to Korean variety shows busted! Watch Korean celebrity's LARP in Zomebiverse The most recent game from one of Skazz's favorite series, Ys X: Nordics The debate over the location of Atlantis Of course we all know its in the Pegasus system The Japanese version of Atlantis And their version of what happened to Jesus Annoying pre-order bonuses with Star Trek Online Children tv show horror Amanda the adventurer