In this episode we each pick out three games that we were so hyped about, but ultimately left us disappointed.

In this episode we take another look at No Man's Sky, in particular its rather unique development cycle, and how Hello Games have handled its infamy.

In this episode we talk about early access games. Everything from their origins, where we think they're going, and some of our favourite and least favourite games we've backed or bought before release.

• "Early Access popularity growing, but only 25% have released as a full game" (2014)
• Jalada's favourites include:
  • Elite: Dangerous
  • Kerbal Space Program
  • Minecraft
• Sefran's favourites include:
  • Prison Architect
  • Shelter
  • Stardew Valley
• Some less-than-awesome examples of early access include:
  • Mighty No 9
  • Godus

In this episode we discuss how video game advertising and trailers have changed, why 'footage captured in game' means nothing, and whether any of this matters at all.

• Read Patch The Process, an article about 'day one patches' by indie game dev Rami Ismail.

There's lots of videos you should watch to accompany this episode:

• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince "Teen Comedy Trailer"
• Watch Dogs - E3 2012 vs PC Release
• Clash of Clans adverts
• Dead Island
• Elite: Dangerous Launch Trailer vs PS4 launch trailer
• Introducing the Overwatch League
• No Man's Sky Gameplay Trailer 2014
• "The EVE Online Experience" and "This is EVE" - Uncensored
• Overwatch animated shorts including "Infiltration"