The topic of hard video games has come up again with the release of Returnal. It s a game that s proven difficult enough to make people want to throw their controllers. (Metaphorically, not literally. DualSense controllers are both expensive
and hard to find.) For this week s Shack Chat, we re going around the horn to ask about hard games. Everyone here has played hard games, but what s the hardest game everyone on staff has beaten. What gives us a swell of pride? What lets us say Yeah, we beat that while we hold our heads up high? Let s ask around the table and find out.
Scavengers is an upcoming third-person shooter survival game that blends PvP with PvE elements. The game also features a range of characters, each featuring their own unique abilities and gear. We sat down with the CEO and Head of Production of developer Midwinter to learn more about the classes, characters, and weapons in Scavengers.
Shacknews Head of Video Greg Burke spoke with Josh Holmes (CEO and cofounder) and Mary Olson (Head of Production) of Midwinter Entertainment to talk about Scavengers. In the interview, the two talk about how each character brings something unique to their squad. There’s a character that can heal, one that can deploy a defensive shield, one that can provide a speed boost, and several others. Though the game will require players to gather and loot items, abilities will be available from the very start.
It’s going to be an exciting show as Greg and Donovan analyze Marvel’s upcoming slate, and ponder why in the world the Rugrats movie even exists. If you’re interested in any of the topics listed above, we’d love to have you join us for the discussion.
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Grab your snacks and get to your seat, it’s time for episode 24 of Pop! Goes the Culture!
Contributing Editor
Donovan is a young journalist from Maryland, who likes to game. His oldest gaming memory is playing Pajama Sam on his mom s desktop during weekends. Pokémon Emerald, Halo 2, and the original Star Wars Battlefront 2 were some of the most influential titles in awakening his love for video games. After interning for Shacknews throughout college, Donovan graduated from Bowie State University in 2020 with a major in broadcast journalism and joined the team full-time. He is a huge