Top Down Perspective

Top Down Perspective 26/06/25

This week we're talking about our feelings around FBC Firebreak. Sean has also played through Death Stranding 2 and tries out Mindseye. Paul finishes Clair Obscure, Doom The Dark Ages, and Final Fantasy XVI.
As for news, Xbox is about to have major layoffs, some Sega sales numbers get leaked, and Marathon was delayed.
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Top Down Perspective 12/06/25

Paul now has his own Switch 2 so he shares his thoughts on that as well as Welcome Tour and Mario Kart World.
We run through all the major news from Summer Game Fest including what Sean was able to get his hands on while down in LA.
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Top Down Perspective 04/06/25

Just before the Summer Game Fest weekend, we got together to talk about what we expect and hope to see at the event. Sean also just got his Switch 2 and has been testing that our and playing around with Mario Kart World.
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Top Down Perspective 28/05/25

Sean returns to tell us about his time in Europe and his new tattoo. He's been playing Doom the Dark Ages, Nightreign, and to a T.
News is scarce but we discuss EA canceling their Black Panther game, NSO gets some new N64 updates, and Death Stranding is getting an anime adaptation.
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Top Down Perspective 22/05/25

Nathan joins this week as Claire had a potential previous engagement but shows up as well! Nathan is reaching for the stars in Wario's Woods, looking for a good speedrun time, Claire is playing a variety of cool stuff and is particularly fond of Tactical Breach Wizards and Paul... well, let's just say Paul wishes he was loving Doom: The Dark Ages.
In news, Bungie is accused of plagiarism (again!), Xbox adds retro games, Jade Raymond leaves Haven Interactive (the company she made years ago) and Randy Pitchford is saying some stupid stuff...again!
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Top Down Perspective 15/05/25

Sean is somewhere in the world so it's up to the other two to hold down the fort. Paul has been enjoying the end-game stuff in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and has some thoughts on Doom: The Dark Ages early hours. Claire has been working through Mortal Kombat 1 despite being grossed out by how it's monetized and is working on Drawn To Life for game clearing.
In news, Skype is officially dead, EB Games is coming back (for some reason), Sony introduces a new studio called teamLFG and the PS5 is likely going to be more expensive due to tariffs. 
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Top Down Perspective 01/05/25

Paul is officially hooked on Clair Obscur and Sean dives into Blue Prince.
News is quite a bummer this week as we talk about the recent layoffs at EA, Polygon, and Giant Bomb.
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Top Down Perspective 24/04/25

Clair Obscur is out and Sean can finally talk about it after weeks of holding his tongue. Claire finishes up both Mortal Kombat 11 and 1. Paul gets into Crime Scene Cleaner and Post Trauma.
We start off news about an unannounced and now-cancelled Blade Runner game. We also discuss Devolver Digital's top 10 selling franchises and Outrun might be getting a movie.
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Top Down Perspective 17/04/25

Sean has played the Nintendo Switch 2 and is here to talk Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metroid Prime 4 Beyond. Paul finishes up South of Midnight.
In news we discuss the ongoing pre-order situation around the Switch 2, PS5s are getting more expensive again, and Marathon's gameplay reveal.
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Top Down Perspective 10/04/25

Sean and Jon are back! We begin getting out some of their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 announcements last week and use that to talk about the news that's broken since about the Switch 2's pre-order/tariff debacle.
Paul wrapped up Avowed, checked out Castlevania ReVamped and started South of Midnight, which Sean has also been playing as of last week. Jon gets super into Mortal Kombat 11 and does some Logiart Grimoire for his picross fix.
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Top Down Perspective 03/04/25

This week Paul is joined by former co-host Nathan for a nostalgia-fueled episode. Nathan’s been spending time with Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts and Burnout Paradise Remastered, while Paul checks back in with Avowed.
We also dig into a packed news segment: the resolution of the Karl Jobst vs. Billy Mitchell defamation case, the ZeniMax QA team threatening to strike, and layoffs hitting Eidos Montreal. And of course, we cover all the big announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct—especially the updates on the Nintendo Switch 2. From Switch 2 specs and release windows to what the next-gen Nintendo console launch lineup includes, we’ve discuss it all!
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Top Down Perspective 27/03/25

This week Paul is talking about Assassin's Creed Shadows and returns to Avowed. Sean can finally talk about The First Berserker Khazan and where he's stuck (although, at the time of this writing he has beat that stupid boss).
In news we run through the recent Nintendo direct...before next week's Nintendo Direct. We also discuss some possible Switch 2 launch plans.
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Top Down Perspective 21/03/25

Sean is here with tales from GDC, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hotel Barcelona. He can also finally talk about Assassin's Creed Shadows. Paul tries out 33 Immortals and plays a ton of Metal Slug.
In news we discuss a possible Steam integration coming to Xbox, Ubisoft going after people harassing their devs, and Split Fiction is getting a movie already.
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Top Down Perspective 13/03/25

This week Jon's talking to us about Sly Cooper 2 and the end of Shinobi. Paul continues with Monster Hunter Wilds and Sean finishes Split Fiction.
In news we discuss a possible Xbox handheld coming this year, Niantic being officially sold off, and Xbox announces AI assistance for gamers.
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Top Down Perspective 06/03/25

Sean starts us off by talking about Split Fiction, he also brings up his time with Lost Records. Paul has been playing the other big release this week, Monster Hunter Wilds.
In news we discuss Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3+4 finally being officially announced and the Acclaim name is coming back.
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Top Down Perspective 27/02/25

This week Paul is checking out some Steam Next Fest Demos. Sean tries out Keep Driving. Jon is playing through Shinobi on the PS2.
Big news this time is WB Games closing three studios down and cancelling Wonder Woman, we also discuss the many livestreams and game trailers shown.
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Top Down Perspective 20/02/25

Jon finishes up Spirit Tracks and Harvey Birdman this week. Paul is playing Castle Crashers and Avowed. Sean talks about Citizen Sleeper 2 and Lost Records.
We start news off with the surprising Marvel Rivals layoffs, then we discuss Xbox's new AI program and Niantic looking to sell off Pokemon Go.
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Top Down Perspective 13/02/25

We've assembled together once again to discuss video games. Paul continues with Ender Lilies and Sean gets into Avowed.
During news we discuss the latest Sony State of Play, Astro Bot is getting more stages, and what is going on with WB Games.
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Top Down Perspective 06/02/24

Everyone is busy but Sean returns from overseas to talk about some games. He's been playing (and not talking) about Avowed, so instead he brings up Lonely Mountain Snow Riders and Rift of the Necrodancer.
In news he talks about the previous Xbox Developer Direct, more Nintendo Switch 2 patents popping up, and Iron Galaxy having major layoffs.
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Top Down Perspective 16/01/25

The Switch 2 is finally real and we spend most of this show running through that trailer and talking about everything we noticed and have heard about the new console. Jon's also nearing the end of Mario & Luigi Brothership and begins The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. Sean is getting ready for a trip.
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