Transition
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA weekly podcast on games and pop culture.
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PS5's Ray Tracing Is the New 3D
April 30, 2019 08:27 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBWe discuss all things PS5, which may not officially be called the PS5, on the final episode of Transition. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab one last time. PS5 Specifications Backwards compatibility Price? Release date India release date Chances of success in India Competition Xbox Google Stadia Nintendo Project xCloud Games we’ve been playing this week Super Mario 3D Land Persona 5 Katana Zero Tropico Dragon’s Dogma...
Mortal Kombat 11 Story Is Call of Duty Meets Chrono Trigger
April 22, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBMortal Kombat 11 is here and so is this episode of Transition. Games editor Rishi Alwani, friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani, in-house fighting games enthusiast Gagan Gupta, and host Pranay Parab discuss the game. Mortal Kombat 11 (0:30) Story Towers Krypt Online Monetisation What about the Switch + PC versions versus consoles? India history Games we’ve been playing this week (32:47) Persona 5 Steamworld Quest Katana Zero Mortal Kombat 11 Final Fantasy X-2 Hearthstone Mu...
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order 1886
April 16, 2019 10:48 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWe talk about Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, which has been announced as a single-player story-driven game with no microtransactions. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order (0:30) What the game is all about The legacy of Respawn Why it matters EA prefers live services driven games No multiplayer No microtransactions No Frostbite Engine Why Respawn has been allowed all this What about Viscera...
If You Say Destiny You Get Fired
April 10, 2019 14:45 - 32 minutes - 53.1 MBOn this episode we talk about a splendid Kotaku story that unravelled why Anthem turned out to be a complete disappointment. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Why Anthem Failed (0:30) Kotaku’s excellent story Development hurdles Lack of vision Stress at BioWare EA’s meddling What Anthem should have been Games we’ve been playing this week (27:50) Persona 5 Zanki Zero: Last Beginning Ace Attorney God Eater 3 Mus...
Will Red Dead Redemption 2 Be an Epic Games Store Exclusive on PC?
April 05, 2019 18:30 - 32 minutes - 53.1 MBIn this episode, we first talk about Borderlands 3 and whether RDR 2 will make it to the Epic Games Store as an exclusive. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab for this part. In the second segment the host is joined by pop culture nerds Akhil Arora and Ali Pardiwala to talk about Game of Thrones season 8. Borderlands 3 (0:30) Announcement Release window What we expect Epic Games Store exclusivity Red Dead Redemption 2 PC release G...
This Podcast Is Not Being Delivered by Google Stadia... Yet
March 26, 2019 05:43 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBWe talk about the Epic Games Store and all the PC games coming exclusively to the digital storefront. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Epic Games Store (0:30) Number of users Metro Exodus sales New exclusives Feature roadmap Effect on Steam 40 percent never used Steam Spying allegations Our impressions vs other platforms Games we’ve been playing this week (24:18) Persona 5 Baba Is You Forza Horizon 4 Danmaku Unlimited...
Sorry About the Pause, I Was Buffering
March 20, 2019 12:30 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBOn this episode we discuss Google Stadia, the game streaming service that was announced at GDC 2019. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Google Stadia (0:30) What is it? Data centres Controller Google service linking Specifications Latency Vs. xCloud First impressions Issues with Google Stadia Games we’ve been playing this week (36:05) Persona 5 Baba Is You Trials Rising Caligula Effect Dead Or Alive 6 The Division 2 ...
The Division 2 Times Recording of the Same Podcast
March 11, 2019 09:07 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MBWe discuss everything you need to know about The Division 2 ahead of its launch on this episode. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. The Division 2 (0:30) Setting Release date Editions and pricing in India Differences vs The Division 1 Day one patch size Other Ubisoft games The Crew vs The Crew 2 Watch Dogs vs Watch Dogs 2 PC version Epic Games Store Release on other storefronts Which place to buy it? Should you wait fo...
Why Do Pokemon Games Release in Twos?
March 04, 2019 13:59 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBGames editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss all things Pokemon. Pokemon Sword and Shield (0:30) Galar region setting New starter Pokemon Pokemon Eevee + Pikachu Gameplay Differences Sales figures Critical reception Fan reception The current state of Pokemon Go What kind of gameplay can we expect from Sword and Shield? Release date? Console bundle? Crowded launch window in late 2019 Games we’ve been playing this week...
Why Nintendo Switch Exclusives Are Crushing PS4, Xbox Releases in 2019
February 18, 2019 15:39 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOn this episode we talk about the exciting line-up of exclusives announced for the Nintendo Switch and compare it against the relative lack of exclusives releasing in 2019 on Xbox One and PS4. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Nintendo Switch’s Excellent Exclusive Line-Up (0:30) Nintendo Direct February 2019 Tetris 99 Lots of first and third-party games Super Mario Maker 2, Astral Chain, Yoshi, Fire Emblem, Link's Awakening, etc...
Not Enough Bugs for a Country Roads Reference
February 12, 2019 06:05 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBWe talk about Metro: Exodus, the latest game in the post-apocalyptic survival horror series. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Metro: Exodus (0:30) Where it is in the franchise Metro 2033 Deep Silver/ Koch Media involvement Developer 4A Games The novels that these games are based on Metro: Last Light Superlative visuals Survival elements Guns and ammo How choice impacts story Stealth options How the Epic Games Store excl...
The Anaconda Has 16GB RAM
February 04, 2019 15:30 - 35 minutes - 33 MBWe discuss the latest leaks about the PS5 and the next Xbox, with a focus on backwards compatibility on the Sony console and the rumoured discless variant of Xbox. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. PS5 and next Xbox (0:30) Xbox SKUs Scarlett Anaconda Lockhart Discless “dream console” Microsoft’s strange game release decisions in India What the next Xbox needs to fix in India Specifications and what to look forward to Rumour...
Should PUBG Mobile Be Banned in India?
January 28, 2019 15:15 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBPUBG Mobile has been banned from primary schools in Gujarat and our games editor Rishi Alwani, along with the in-house PUBG Mobile expert Aditya Shenoy, join host Pranay Parab to discuss what this means for India. We also talk about PUBG Mobile zombies mode and the games we’ve been playing this week. PUBG Mobile ban (0:31) Banned in Gujarat Student body requests PUBG Mobile ban in J&K Beware of fake news What this order bans What is not banned What the real problem is Is banning the...
Is Resident Evil 2 the Ultimate AAA Inventory Manager?
January 21, 2019 08:30 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBOn this episode, we discuss all things Resident Evil 2. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Resident Evil 2 Resident Evil 2 Retrospective: 2019's Resident Evil 2 Has a Tough Act to Follow Remake of the 1998 game 2019 game - announcement, road to release, differences versus 1998 Resident Evil series in totality - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and, now Resident Evil 2 Resident Evil 2’s popularity in India Why didn’t Capcom use th...
Is Ubisoft the Most Epic Influencer?
January 14, 2019 10:45 - 35 minutes - 33.4 MBThe Epic Games Store landed a massive exclusive in The Division 2. We discuss what it means for the future of PC gaming. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab Epic Games Store (0:30) When did it launch and what’s so special about it What games it launched with What features it has and is getting Payment options for Indians The Division 2 goes to Epic Games Store Other Ubisoft games through the year Galyonkin podcast Epic Games St...
Indians Are People Too, Nintendo!
January 08, 2019 17:56 - 28 minutes - 27.2 MBAn interesting interview with the Nintendo president revealed certain insights about the company’s plans for the future and what it plans to do in the mobile gaming market. Games editor Rishi Alwani, friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani, and host Pranay Parab discuss. Is Nintendo doing away with home consoles? (0:30) Nintendo President Doesn’t Rule Out a Future Where the Company Doesn’t Make Home Consoles Nintendo’s 2018 Revenue Split across All Games Reveals Just How Much of a Juggerna...
Will PS4 Be Available Under Rs. 20,000 in India?
January 02, 2019 12:32 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe PS4 received a significant price cut in India and games editor Rishi Alwani, along with friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss its implications. PS4 gets a price cut in India (0:30) GST ruling and what it impacts Are components impacted? What about games? Xbox One price drop when? Is it too little a price drop? Should you buy it? Games we’ve been playing this week (18:15) Into the Breach Arland DX Cook, Serve, Delicious 2 Deus Ex: Mankind Div...
A Discless Xbox Is Rishi's Dreamhack Console
December 25, 2018 14:25 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWe discuss Dreamhack 2018, which wanted to be India’s number 1 gaming expo, and the games we’re looking forward to in 2019. Games editor Rishi Alwani, friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani, and host Pranay Parab discuss. Dreamhack 2018 (0:30) Nintendo ROMs Playable at Dreamhack Mumbai 2018, Organiser Responds Voot to Add Twitch-Like Features Such As Chat, Integrated Gameplay By 2019 Indian E-Sports Players Have Talent but Aren't Mature Yet: HyperX’s Vishal Parekh Ticketing and venue H...
Be A Hole
December 20, 2018 09:07 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MBWe talk about our favourite games of 2018 and a rare look at PS4 player data. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Our top 10 games of 2018 (0:30) Spider-Man God of War Monster Hunter World Yakuza 6, Yakuza Kiwami 2, and Yakuza 0 Forza Horizon 4 Assassin’s Creed Odyssey NieR Automata A Normal Lost Phone Celeste Into The Breach Dead Cells Donut County Cosmic Star Heroine Pocket City Gamstat PS4 Leaks (45:43) My PS4 Lif...
88 Percent of All Ninjas Play Free
December 13, 2018 13:49 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this episode we discuss the Epic Game Store for PC and how Fortnite is shaping the future of PC gaming. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Epic Game Store (0:30) Infinity Blade games removed from App Store Epic Game Store Better margins for developers Timed exclusive releases on Epic Game Store Steam fans upset Free games Fortnite shapes the future of PC gaming industry The future of PC gaming Games we’ve been playing thi...
More Episodes Than Xbox Ones Sold in India
December 04, 2018 14:43 - 44 minutes - 41.9 MBGames editor Rishi Alwani, friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani, and host Pranay Parab band together for episode 100 of Transition. We talk about Mortal Kombat 11 leaks, games we've been playing, and have a special segment right at the end. Mortal Kombat 11 (0:35) Leaks What to expect Gameplay Microtransactions Platforms and editions Expected price in India What we want to see Development timelines Mobile port? Games we’ve been playing this week (24:56) Big Bash Boom Red Dead ...
Is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate the Most Leaked Nintendo Game in History?
November 28, 2018 04:56 - 23 minutes - 22.6 MBGames editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani unite to talk about the most anticipated Nintendo game of 2018 -- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Host Pranay Parab eventually forces them to talk about two new Persona games. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (0:10) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World of Light Bosses and Milestones Leaked Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Release Date Broken Internationally Full copy of Super Smash Bros. Leaked What to expect from the game Why this game ...
Will Android Gaming Phones Be a Major Threat to Nintendo Switch?
November 20, 2018 09:31 - 29 minutes - 28 MBThere are quite a few gaming phones in the market now but are any of these worth buying? Games editor Rishi Alwani joins host Pranay Parab to discuss. Gaming phones (0:25) What they are Which ones are in the market Which gaming phones are in India Should you buy gaming phones in India? Is it all just all about marketing? Are regular phones good gaming phones? iOS vs Android The Nintendo Switch platform Games we’ve been playing this week Hitman 2 Battlefield V Music: Popular Pot...
Will PUBG PS4 Be Better Than PUBG Mobile?
November 16, 2018 06:48 - 38 minutes - 36.4 MBGames editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk all things PUBG. The game is set to release on PS4 and we look at the challenges it faces. PUBG on PS4 (0:25) Price Editions - digital + disc Release date Development Better than PUBG Mobile? Is it still relevant? Games we’ve been playing this week (22:25) Final Fantasy XIII Persona 3 Dancing in Moonlight, Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight Fallout 76 Hitman 2 Music: Popular Potpour...
Diablo Immortal Is Better Than the Internet Would Have You Think
November 09, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MBDiablo Immortal has been inviting a lot of negative attention and games editor Rishi Alwani, with friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani, join host Pranay Parab to talk about it. Diablo Immortal (0:25) Blizzard’s Digital Trends interview Diablo Immortal demo impressions Other BlizzCon Announcements (16:23) Overwatch’s new character Hearthstone expansion World of Warcraft Classic Warcraft 3: Reforged Heroes of the Storm Games we’ve been playing this week (22:17) Xiaomi Survival Gam...
Is Diablo 3 Best Played on the Nintendo Switch?
October 30, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MBGames editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss all things Diablo 3. The game is now out on Nintendo Switch. Diablo 3 on Nintendo Switch (0:20) Gameplay History Best place to play Diablo 3 Minor quibbles Thoughts on docked mode vs handheld Mobile version of Diablo 3? The Original Diablo Will Be Playable in Diablo 3 Blizzard Is Working on Multiple Diablo Projects What to expect from BlizzCon 2018 (32:10) Diablo Overwatch Hear...
Will Red Dead Redemption 2 Trump GTA V in India?
October 26, 2018 13:46 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBGames editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk all things Red Dead Redemption 2. Red Dead Redemption 2 (0:50) What the game is about Where it falls in the trilogy Rockstar in India Why we don’t have a review up yet (Thanks, Rockstar) Developers overworked at Rockstar? Games we’ve been playing this week (27:44) Fire Pro Wrestling World WWE 2K19 Black Bird Diablo Eternal Collection Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Music: Popular Potpour...
When Will Call of Duty Come to Android?
October 17, 2018 09:33 - 31 minutes - 29.8 MBHaving reviewed Call of Duty Black Ops 4, we talk about all the game modes and whether the Blackout mode is better than PUBG and Fornite. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Call of Duty Black Ops 4 (0:50) Three game modes Blackout mode PUBG Fortnite Character unlocking India price and editions Longevity of this game Mobile version of CoD? Games we've been playing this week (28:30) Fire Pro Wrestling World WWE 2K19 Starde...
Nintendo Switch Should Remove the Bezels and Add a Notch
October 12, 2018 15:40 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBWe discuss the future of the Nintendo Switch and what we'd like to see from a new version of the gaming console. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Nintendo Switch Pro (0:50) Nintendo Switch lifecycle History of Nintendo console iterations The changes we’d like to see in the Nintendo Switch Games we’ve been playing this week (27:15) Persona 5 WWE 2K19 Disgaea 1 Picross Risk of Rain Music: Popular Potpourri and Pa...
Just Dance With The Crew in the Assassin’s Creed Universe
October 01, 2018 18:11 - 32 minutes - 30.8 MBWe talk about Fortnite cross-play coming to PS4 and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Fortnite PS4 cross-play (0:50) What it is Why you should care What it means for India Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (2:18) Setting Visuals Combat Ship Quests Enemies Story How choices impact the story Animus Versus Origins, versus past games Should you care The price of buying the good editions in India Games w...
Is Forza Horizon 4 the Best Game of 2018?
September 26, 2018 11:22 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBWe talk about Forza Horizon 4, the best arcade racing game of this generation. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Forza Horizon 4 (1:08) Setting Visuals Gameplay Showcase races Difficulty Loading times Playing it on PC vs. consoles Playing it on a low-end laptop Games we’ve been playing this week (32:33) Valkyria Chronicles 4 Imbroglio Mini Metro Persona 5 Splatoon 2 Cities Skylines OnRush Destiny 2: Forsaken WWE2K1...
Nintendo Switch Offline, What Service?
September 18, 2018 20:30 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MBGames editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss Nintendo Switch Online service, Spider-Man’s botched release in India, and the games we’ve been playing this week. Nintendo Switch Online (0:40) What it is What you pay for What you get Which games support it Why it matters Fine print NES controller Exclusivity in US/EU Cloud saves and other online features Spider-Man’s botched release in India (11:28) Spider-Man for PS4 Is th...
This May Be Assassin's Creed but It's Actually Mass Effect
September 12, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBWe got a chance to play some unreleased games! Assassin's Creed Odyssey and The Division 2 are a big part of the discussion apart from PlayStation cards coming to India as games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. PlayStation prepaid cards (0:41) Officially available in India What this means for Indians Can you buy PlayStation games with cash? Credit cards getting locked on PSN Digital vs physical Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (11:50) Gam...
Christopher Nolan Will Run Spider-Man Into the Ground
September 04, 2018 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBSpider-Man for PS4 is due to release soon and that gave us the perfect opportunity to bring in India's greatest Spider-Man nerd - Rohan Joshi of the AIB fame - on the podcast. Games editor Rishi Alwani and host Pranay Parab make an appearance too. Spider-Man in pop culture (1:40) Why is Spider-Man so popular? What makes him such a compelling superhero Where to start if you are a newbie The history of Spider-Man as seen in comics Seminal moments in Spider-Man lore The movies you need ...
Is Microsoft Diluting the Value of Consoles and Games With Xbox All Access?
August 29, 2018 14:05 - 34 minutes - 32.6 MBWe discuss Xbox All Access, Microsoft's new subscription service that allows you to get an Xbox, online multiplayer, and a bunch of games for a single, reasonable monthly price. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Xbox All Access (1:40) What it is How much does it cost Which countries is it available in The advantages of consoles as a service Why it’s not a great fit for Xbox What about India? The chances of theft or misuse Wh...
Yakuza Kiwami 2, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, and Netflix's Horror Series Ghoul
August 20, 2018 16:01 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBA two-part episode with the gaming segment focusing on Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, starring games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani. The second part focuses on Netflix's Indian horror series Ghoul as pop culture nerds Akhil Arora and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab. Yakuza Kiwami 2 (0:40) Where Kiwami 2 stands in the Yakuza series of games India release and editions The story and gameplay Substories Franchise fatigue creepi...
Will Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Break Nintendo Switch Online Service?
August 13, 2018 03:30 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MBNintendo revealed a lot more about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and games editor Rishi Alwani, friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about it. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct (1:45) Smash at E3 More details in Direct Characters Online game modes Nintendo Switch Online and games for the service (13:32) First-party titles coming up Online mode potential in these Online potential in third-party games Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it? Games we’ve been...
Fortnite Launcher Cracked APK Will Be Epic
August 07, 2018 07:30 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBOn this episode we talk about Fortnite's rumoured release as a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 exclusive, with a timed exclusivity period and the implications of abandoning Google Play. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Fortnite on Android (1:31) What we got wrong last week Fortnite vs PUBG Launch date Fortnite Installer (5:48) Samsung exclusivity How long it could be exclusive to Samsung devices Why Epic ignored Google Play What othe...
The Fortnite Phone Would Be Epic
July 31, 2018 09:30 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBFortnite may be coming to Android via Samsung Galaxy Note 9, according to various rumours. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Fortnite’s upcoming Android release (1:00) The Few Pros and Many Cons of Buying an Xbox One in India How it compares against PUBG PUBG Mobile’s optimisation for Android devices Why Android last for Fortnite What to expect in terms of in-app purchases Biggest challenges for Fortnite Android Th...
Emulation Is Basically Cosplay but for PCs
July 24, 2018 10:26 - 35 minutes - 33.6 MBAre console emulators or software used to mimic old consoles on new hardware illegal? Should game companies try their best to get emulators off the Internet? Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Why emulation is a grey area in gaming (0:15) Should emulation be banned? Game preservation Sony and Nintendo’s track record Eurogamer’s video: Did Nintendo download a Mario ROM and sell it back to us? (7:53) Nintendo Files Laws...
Will PS5 Support Bitcoin Mining?
July 17, 2018 15:25 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBOn this episode we discuss the future of the Xbox and the PlayStation gaming consoles. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. PS5 hardware rumours (1:30) Blockchain DRM What we know about hardware Will it be easy to program for? How will this affect current gen titles Cross-gen games Game streaming (8:15) Will streaming games instead of buying go mainstream? Will it be baked in to PS5 and next Xbox? Microsoft’s invest...
Paying Epic Lets You Play Fortnite for Free
July 11, 2018 13:33 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBFortnite's Battle Pass could be the future of monetisation in video games. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Fortnite Battle Pass (1:00) Timing Season 5 New skins Three pricing tiers Vbux Paying Epic to Let You Pay a Free Game How battle pass is different from loot box (5:20) Forza Motorsport 7 microtransactions How PUBG implements this Timed access Paladins EA and Dungeon Keeper Games we’ve been playing this...
Switch's Wi-Fi Is Bad and Nintendo Should Feel Bad
July 04, 2018 10:33 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBThe Nintendo Switch is 18 months into its lifecycle and we take a look at the games released on it so far and what lies ahead. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Third-party games on Switch (1:00) AAA third-party titles on Switch Indie titles Wizard of Legend Cross-save on Sony consoles The crazy success of the Nintendo Switch The state of third-party games on Switch (8:09) Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus WWE 2K18 The prici...
RDR 2 PC Not on Steam?
June 26, 2018 06:43 - 36 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this episode we talk about the leak that told the world about the possibility of a PC release for Red Dead Redemption 2. Games editor Rishi Alwani, friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani, and host Pranay Parab discuss. Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC (1:00) How this leak surfaced PC release speculation The different editions up for pre-order Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition, Ultimate Edition, and Collector's Box Announced Steam or no Steam? Why not on Steam? The curation mess Ro...
Fallout: Episode 76
June 21, 2018 06:59 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBWe discuss everything we know about Fallout 76 and Bethesda's first attempt at an online Fallout game. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Fallout 76 is an online game (1:00) Is an online-only game bad news? What about the “single-player” mode? Do you need PS+ or Xbox Live Games With Gold? What to expect in terms of gameplay The editions available in India (5:55) The cost of various editions Which edition is worth ge...
E3 2018: I Expected Nothing and I Was Still Disappointed
June 13, 2018 13:34 - 59 minutes - 55 MBAll the big events from E3 2018 discussed, featuring EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, Square Enix, Nintendo, Sony, Ubisoft, and Limited Run Games. EA (1:15) Origin Access Premier PC Games Subscription Service Announced Anthem Release Date Officially Announced, Pre-Order Details Revealed Command and Conquer Rivals Is EA's Clash Royale Rival Sea of Solitude Is EA’s Next Indie Title Unravel Two Is EA's New Co-Op Game, Releases Today FIFA 19 Gets UEFA Champions League, to Release September 28; F...
Forza Horizon 4 and a Sea of Disappointment
June 07, 2018 12:34 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBOn this episode, games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about E3 2018 leaks. We discuss the games we’re most likely to see at Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo’s events. Microsoft leaks (3:10) New hardware? Forza Horizon 4 Gears of War 5 Halo Infinity Cyberpunk 2077 Sony leaks (17:28) The Last of Us II Days Gone PS Plus related announcements Kingdom Hearts 3 Final Fantasy VII Remake Spider-Man Nintendo leaks (30:46) Fort...
Dark Souls: Prepare to Buy a Bad Port Edition
May 29, 2018 06:45 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBOn this episode of Transition, we discuss Battlefield V and what we want from EA’s big shooting game of this year, as games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. We also discuss Dark Souls Remastered, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, and much more. Battlefield V (0:30) The microtransactions Comparisons with Star Wars Battlefront II How Battlefield V is pronounced Will it have a battle royale mode? What we expect from single-pla...
Can Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Blackout Mode Trump Fortnite, PUBG?
May 22, 2018 08:34 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBDoes Call of Duty Black Ops 4 point to the beginning of the end of single-player campaigns in AAA gaming? Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Call of Duty Black Ops 4 reveal (0:45) What we know now Thoughts on gameplay ‘Boots on ground’ - does it work? Multiplayer thoughts No single-player campaign (5:00) How Treyarch justified this decision Does Call of Duty need single-player? Why Activision is pushing a multiplay...
The Game Is in a State of Decay 2
May 16, 2018 09:25 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBOn this week’s episode games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the big Walmart Canada leak that hinted at several games which may be announced at E3 2018, and our impressions of State of Decay 2. In the second part pop culture nerds Akhil Arora, Roydon Cerejo, and Pranay Parab talk about the film Deadpool 2. The big E3 2018 leak (0:30) The games revealed by the leak Assassin’s Creed Just Cause 4 Forza Horizon 5 (or 4?) T...