The early parts of the year are typically slow when it comes to new game releases, but if 2017 has taught us anything so far, it's that this year is only just getting started, especially when it comes to a mix of diverse games from different development cultures.

In this week's installment, Lou and Azario join in a conversation with Giuseppe (having just returned from Japan) on the differences in culture and style between Western and Eastern games, while delving deep into games such as NiOh, Halo Wars 2, and many more.

For Episode 30 of the ShockCast, you can watch our archive of the stream below or listen to the podcast in audio format through Soundcloud or iTunes.

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