Most people see games as mindless entertainment, something to relax your brain after a stressful day of work. However it's been proven that games can tell thought provoking stories and every now and then a game will come along and tell one of those stories. Nier: Automata shook me to my very core, I haven't thought about game's story this much since Metal Gear Solid 3. Nier explores the notions of identity, questions our reality and turns our very expectations upside down and out the window. This isn't a game you only play once, this is a game that you need to play multiple times to understand the scope of the story. Yes the combat is pretty simplistic but it is serviceable and for a game like this that's all I really need. Nier: Automata will make you think, Nier Automata will make you weep. That is why Nier Automata is my Game of The Year for 2017.
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This week Justin is unfortunately not joined by Ben, but Chris (MetalBlade427) steps in to guest co-host as they talk about what they want from Phase 4 of the MCU and beyond, as well as analyze what makes a good sequel and why people are so negative about the idea of sequels and world-building.
This week Justin and guest host Chris (filling in for Ben temporarily) discuss the Bright sequel, some more images from X-Men: Dark Phoenix, the success of female leads in movies, and more.
This week's news involved a couple more Disney stories, because odds are most stories will be Disney-related from now on, as well as another look at the upcoming Titans show, a trailer for Ocean's 8, and a surprising slate of upcoming movies from Paramount.
