We 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 WWE2K19 NBA 2K19 Music: Popula...
Sep 26, 2018•39 min
Games 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 the Best Superhero Ga...
Sep 18, 2018•27 min
We 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) Gameplay impress...
Sep 12, 2018•37 min
Spider-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 to watch Spi...
Sep 04, 2018•49 min
We 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 Where publishers...
Aug 29, 2018•35 min
A 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 creeping in? The ...
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Nintendo 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 playing this we...
Aug 13, 2018•25 min
On 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 other games can le...
Aug 07, 2018•35 min
Fortnite 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 The Samsung Gal...
Jul 31, 2018•33 min
Are 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 Lawsuit Against...
Jul 24, 2018•36 min
On 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 investment in service...
Jul 17, 2018•38 min
Fortnite'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 week (15:30) Vampy...
Jul 11, 2018•22 min
The 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 pricing of Nintendo ...
Jul 04, 2018•27 min
On 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 Rockstar’s brand...
Jun 26, 2018•37 min
We 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 getting About t...
Jun 21, 2018•37 min
All 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; FIFA 18 Gets ...
Jun 13, 2018•59 min
On 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) Fortnite Pokemon games F...
Jun 07, 2018•43 min
On 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-player Which ...
May 29, 2018•35 min
Does 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 multiplayer game Titanf...
May 22, 2018•26 min
On 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?) The Division...
May 16, 2018•54 min
On this episode, we discuss Nintendo Switch Online and Call of Duty Black Ops 4. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Call of Duty Black Ops 4 (1:00) Is it going to be Battle.net exclusive? Multiplayer only? Battle Royale mode rumours Expected pricing How Treyarch plans to optimise the game Should you worry about Battle.net? PC gaming platform fragmentation The world beyond Steam Which PC gaming clients you need Steam’s curation issues Ninte...
May 08, 2018•31 min
Is Shadow of Tomb Raider the New Uncharted? On this episode we talk about Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the next game in the Lara Croft series. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Release date, pricing, and our expectations (1:10) The various editions of Shadow of the Tomb Raider (5:55) Rise of the Tomb Raider (7:30) What you get with more expensive Shadow of the Tomb Raider editions (10:30) What about ultimate edition? The game’s m...
May 01, 2018•31 min
Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about God of War’s India launch, GTA V premium online edition, and the games we’ve been playing this week. God of War India launch (0:40) How Sony botched the launch in India The “freebies” Which editions are easily available Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition availability Comparison with other Sony first-party titles Why Sony delayed the launch of CE and LE What we think about this game Pacin...
Apr 24, 2018•38 min
On this episode we discuss the Xbox One situation in India with all of Microsoft’s gaffes such as online exclusivity and paucity of games. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk all things Xbox. Xbox One launch in India (1:20) Online exclusivity Game prices Xbox One S launch Xbox One X stock situation The state of Xbox games in India (6:13) Games that are unavailable at retail Retail stores don’t know which Xbox games are coming in Xbox...
Apr 17, 2018•39 min
We talk about God of War, which could possibly become the biggest PS4 exclusive yet. The game’s set to release on April 27 and games editor Rishi Alwani along with friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about it. God of War Why this game is a big deal and its history (1:16) The editions releasing in India (6:09) PS4 Pro God of War Edition in India? Where you should pre-order the game from Visuals, frame rates, and the performance mode for PS4 Pro (11:58) God of War ...
Apr 10, 2018•27 min
We answer all the questions you have about gaming on this episode of the podcast. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. All your gaming-related questions answered The state of gaming in India (1:00) Fortnite (3:53) Ace Combat 7 (7:13) Handheld device for PC games (9:20) Battlefield 1 premium pass (14:14) PC for 4K 60fps gaming (16:36) Best way to upload PS4 gameplay videos to YouTube (20:39) Ideal response time for 4K 60fps gaming (22:29) Bes...
Apr 03, 2018•30 min
We discuss Far Cry 5, Ubisoft’s latest entry into the open-world first-person shooter game series and whether it’s worth buying. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Far Cry history (0:56) Far Cry 1, 2, 3, 4, and Primal Its connection to India Ubisoft Pune Ubisoft Mumbai Far Cry 5 review Gameplay and story (7:28) Performance Story and how it’s been told Far Cry 5 pre-release build vs final build Progression in Far Cry 5 (14:10) Open world To...
Mar 27, 2018•48 min
On this episode we talk about PUBG, Fortnite, and the battle royale genre of shooting games coming to mobile. We also discuss Far Cry 5 and the games we’ve been playing this week. PUBG and Fortnite (1:05) What the games are about The basic rules History of Battle Royale games Gameplay PUBG vs Fortnite The history between the two developers Approach to gameplay in mobile Which mobile game is better Visuals on mobile Loot drop Cross-platform play How to play Fortnite, PUBG on mobile Far Cry 5 (21:...
Mar 20, 2018•34 min
We discuss the most recent Nintendo Direct where the company announced a lot of ports for the Nintendo Switch apart from games for the 3DS. We also talk about Valve’s imminent return to game development. Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Nintendo Direct (1:17) Sushi Striker Way of the Sushido Mario Tennis Aces Crash Bandicoot Luigi’s Mansion The glut of ports on Switch Original new IP on Switch 3DS-only announcements Valve’s return to games (9:00) Artifact...
Mar 13, 2018•23 min
We discuss the upcoming EA game Battlefield V, where we talk about the setting, gameplay, microtransactions, and everything else we know so far. Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. Battlefield V and the future of EA games (1:00) The naming scheme Premium edition? Microtransactions Pay to win vs cosmetic Yoddha: Indian war game Setting and gameplay World War II Single-player campaign Co-op? Why it’s making a bit of a comeback A Way Out Is a New EA Originals C...
Mar 06, 2018•26 min
