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Sol Cesto, Hollow Knight, Frank Howley's Japan Journey
Season 1 · Episode 242

Sol Cesto, Hollow Knight, Frank Howley's Japan Journey

Noclip Crewcast · Danny O'Dwyer

August 29, 20251h 44m

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Show Notes

On this week's episode, Frank returns from Japan yet again, Danny's playing the odds in Sol Cesto, Jesse's in his ARPG bag, and Jeremy admits to being the reason for Hollow Knight: Silksong's release date reveal.

Sol Cesto: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2738490/Sol_Cesto/

Day of the Shell: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3008340/Day_of_the_Shell/

Hollow Knight: Silksong: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1030300/Hollow_Knight_Silksong/

Sword of the Sea: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2453160/Sword_of_the_Sea/

Last Epoch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/899770/Last_Epoch/

Chapters:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:03:25 - Thanking our Patreon supporters!

0:04:33 - PAX West Panel @ 5pm in the Leaf Theater, Room 420

0:05:22 - Frank's Japan Trip

0:16:28 - Sol Cesto

0:25:27 - Day of the Shell

0:28:18 - Replaying Hollow Knight

0:32:40 - Silksong Expectations

0:36:56 - The Games Dodging Silksong's Release

0:42:47 - Buying Habits with Indie Games

0:52:56 - More Thoughts on Sword of the Sea

0:58:29 - New Deftones Album is Great!

1:00:13 - Last Epoch Season 3 (and General ARPG Thoughts)

1:08:56 - Finding the Fun in Friction

1:19:20 - Topics Recap

1:20:13 - Q: What games would be on your Gaming 101 syllabus?

1:22:23 - Q: What are some anime-BS-free Japanese games?

1:28:00 - Q: What is your most profound moment in gaming?

1:35:36 - Q: Can you recommend any (complete) manga/comics?

1:41:46 - Noclip Updates

1:43:48 - Sign Off