Worst Video Game Launches

A delayed game is eventually good, a rushed game is bad forever.
- Shigeru Miyamoto.Sep 12, 2022

This week we look back at some of the worst launches in video game history. From broken games to broken promises there are a few reasons why a game would have a rough launch. Matt just wants Sacco to lose, Marissa makes a game out of it, and Sacco doesn't understand the rules.

Games we talk about this week: Assassin’s Creed, Mass Effect, Cyberpunk, Call Of Duty, No Man’s Sky, NHL, Pokémon, Halo, Sim City, Cities Skylines, Anthem, The Last of Us, Battlefield, Fallout, Fortnite, Arkham Knight, Middle Earth Shadow of War, and Legend of Zelda.

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What is The Crowned Heathens Podcast?

No stupid questions here. Join Marissa, Matthew, and Sacco each week for video game discussions. From our favourite all-time video games to games we couldn't finish, we'll be discussing a variety of video games, including Playstation, Xbox, mobile, and PC games. Weekly discussions also include games we're currently playing from all genres – with several tangents for your enjoyment. After all, when there are no stupid questions, every topic is on the table.

Genres you can expect we'll talk about include, but are certainly not limited to: role-playing games (RPGs & JRPGs), run-and-guns, first-person and third-person shooters, platformers, top-down games, open-world games, puzzles, strategy games, survival games, fighting games, racing games, stealth games, rhythm games, text adventures, and choice-based games.

*Spoilers are noted at the top of each episode.