video games need their roger ebert

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Mark and Landry Smith talk about the current state of video games reviews, the legacy of film critic Roger Ebert, and the impact that a critic like Ebert could have on games journalism.

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Games mentioned:

• Call of Duty (series)
• Assassin's Creed (series)
• Madden (series)
• Elden Ring
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
• Stellar Blade
• Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Psychonauta 2

What we’re playing:

• Balatro
• Metroid: Zero Mission