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π΅ FF14 composer praises Alan Wake 2 song π MH World boost from Wilds reveal π Rebel Moon director's cut confusion & more
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Brace yourselves for a wild ride through today's biggest gaming news!
As we wrap up the final newsletter before a holiday break, let's recap top gaming stories:
π΅ Final Fantasy XIV's composer praised the surprising musical number in Alan Wake 2, amused at Remedy's boldness inserting a left-field vocal track into psychological horror. We analyze this thumbs up from one audio maestro to another executing weird creative risks effectively. Kudos all around!
π Monster Hunter World enjoyed a player spike thanks to the Monster Hunter Wilds reveal reinvigorating interest in Capcom's modernization of the classic co-op hunting series. We discuss lasting legacy value for prominent game IPs benefiting from future installments indirectly. The circle of life continues!
π Controversy stirred around whether director Zack Snyder actually wants fans watching Rebel Moon's compromised PG-13 Netflix cut versus his original R-rated version. We unpack concerns of creative dilution and releasing products not true to initial vision. Sticking to your guns matters.
That wraps up another week in gaming! The Geekly Download team wishes you happy holidays and restful breaks. We'll resume with more gaming news and commentary on Tuesday, December 26th. Until then, game on and enjoy the festivities!
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