Ben and Steve return! After a months-long absense, it's time to chat Japan, backlogs and Summer Game Fest showcases.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 237, Stevivor's long-running (and usually) weekly video games podcast!

Here's what to expect this week.

Xbox and Bethesda Showcase 2023

(01:55) General thoughts
(03:00) No CG, eh Aaron Greenberg?
(05:00) Fable with Richard Ayoade
(06:30) Avowed gameplay
(09:00) South of Midnight is coming from We Happy Few's Compulsion Games
(11:00) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 looks neat, has tasks
(13:00) 1TB Black Series S is priced at $550 AUD
(15:25) Starfield gameplay, alongside special editions and price

Summer Game Fest 2023

(21:10) General thoughts
(26:25) Prince of Persia The Lost Crown announced and coming in 2024
(27:50) Star Trek Infinite is a new strategy game from Paradox
(28:30) Alan Wake 2 gameplay and new reveals

PlayStation Showcase 2023

(30:20) What the hell is Project Q?
(34:30) Final Fantasy 7 Remake Rebirth coming early 2024
(35:30) Spider-Man 2 gameplay shown off alongside release date confirmation

Aussie-made stuff

(39:00) Moving Out 2, Jumplight Odyssey demos coming with Steam Next Fest
Fellow Traveller announces Citizen Sleeper 2
Macabre is a stealth extraction horror game from Sydney’s Weforge

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Stevivor's Friendly Fire ShowBy Ben Salter, Steve WrightFeb 27, 2024