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Top Games of 2024: Part 2 with Jonathan Ferguson and Dave Jewitt

Royal Armouries
Published on January 22, 2025
Category: General
Duration: 38:35

This video discusses firearms and weapon implementations in various video games, focusing on their realism, historical inspiration, and unique fictional adaptations. Speakers Jonathan Ferguson and Dave Jewitt analyze how games like Fallout London, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Hunt: Showdown, and Hell Divers 2 represent firearms, highlighting detailed modeling, animation, and lore integration. They also touch upon more stylized or 'cursed' weapon designs found in games like Call of Duty Mobile and Borderlands.

Tags

Fallout London
Lee-Enfield No. 5 Jungle Carbine
Warhammer 40,000
Space Marine 2
Bolt Action Rifle
Hunt: Showdown
Martini-Henry
Hell Divers 2
Auto Cannon
Shephard-Robinson SR9
Call of Duty Mobile
MG42
Black Ops 6
Borderlands 2
Thompson M1A1

Quick Summary

Expert analysis of firearms in top 2024 video games reveals exceptional detail in titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Hell Divers 2. These games feature realistic animations, historical inspirations, and unique fictional adaptations, with Boltgun and Auto Cannon implementations being particularly praised for their authenticity and mechanical depth.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Fallout London: Lee-Enfield No. 5 Jungle Carbine
  2. 00:39Fallout London: Quintessential Fallout Weapon
  3. 01:05Fallout London: Enfield Factory Location
  4. 01:32Fallout London: Electric Ammunition System
  5. 02:54Fallout London: Tape Detailing
  6. 03:33Fallout London: Weapon Variety
  7. 04:36Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Firearms
  8. 05:35Warhammer 40,000: Weapons as Art
  9. 06:01Warhammer 40,000: Historical References
  10. 06:23Warhammer 40,000: Best Boltgun Implementation
  11. 07:14Warhammer 40,000: Spinning Bolt Detail
  12. 07:44Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Comparisons
  13. 08:33Warhammer 40,000: Realism Challenges
  14. 09:06Warhammer 40,000: Rails and Detail
  15. 09:31Warhammer 40,000: Latin Inscriptions
  16. 10:00Warhammer 40,000: Player vs. Reviewer Detail
  17. 11:06Warhammer 40,000: Grimdark Realism
  18. 12:01Hunt: Showdown Firearms
  19. 12:18Hunt: Showdown Reload Glitch
  20. 13:13Hunt: Showdown Martini-Henry Representation
  21. 13:30Hunt: Showdown H&H Quick Loader
  22. 14:13Hunt: Showdown Engaging with Historic Firearms
  23. 14:46Hunt: Showdown Chain Pistol
  24. 15:21Hunt: Showdown C96 Reloads
  25. 15:35Hunt: Showdown Cut-down Mosin
  26. 16:11Hunt: Showdown Crazy Guns
  27. 16:31Hunt: Showdown Martini-Henry Trials
  28. 17:16Hunt: Showdown vs. Battlefield 1 Realism
  29. 18:10Hell Divers 2 Firearms
  30. 18:53Hell Divers 2 General Firearm Quality
  31. 19:22Hell Divers 2 Firearm Variety
  32. 19:37Hell Divers 2 Side-Mounted Magazines
  33. 20:08Hell Divers 2 Reload Animations
  34. 20:28Hell Divers 2 Primary Arms
  35. 20:33Hell Divers 2 Heavy Weapons
  36. 20:45Hell Divers 2 Recoiless Rifle Back Blasts
  37. 21:07Hell Divers 2 Double-Barreled Shotguns
  38. 21:41Hell Divers 2 vs. Doom Super Shotgun
  39. 22:00Hell Divers 2 Real-World Inspirations
  40. 22:16Hell Divers 2 Twin Magazine Shotguns
  41. 23:22Hell Divers 2 Aesthetic and Detail
  42. 23:40Hell Divers 2 Constitution Rifle
  43. 24:48Hell Divers 2 Magazine Handling Detail
  44. 25:05Hell Divers 2 Auto Cannon Inspiration
  45. 25:17Hell Divers 2 Crew Served Weapons
  46. 25:45Shephard-Robinson SR9
  47. 27:33Hell Divers 2 Heavy Machine Guns
  48. 28:04Call of Duty Mobile Honorable Mention
  49. 28:36Call of Duty Mobile MG42 D-Day Diorama
  50. 30:24Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Cursed Entry
  51. 30:51Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Bong Gun
  52. 32:18Honorable Mention: Bloodborne Flintlock
  53. 32:44Honorable Mention: Battlefield 5 Thompson M1A1
  54. 33:13Honorable Mention: Space Marine 2 Bolters
  55. 34:54Cursed Entry: Borderlands 2 Screaming Guns
  56. 35:41Borderlands 2 V-Shaped Magazine Feed
  57. 36:24Borderlands 4 Announcement
  58. 37:01Future Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Boltgun in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 stand out?

The Boltgun in Space Marine 2 is praised for its best-in-game implementation, featuring a detailed spinning bolt mechanism, realistic effects on target, and a satisfying 'thump' sound, making it feel authentic within its universe.

How does Hunt: Showdown incorporate historical firearms?

Hunt: Showdown features historically inspired weapons like the Martini-Henry and includes unique reloading devices such as the H&H quick loader. It also features modified historical firearms, like a cut-down Mosin, and even niche weapons like the chain pistol, all grounded in historical precedent.

What level of detail is present in Hell Divers 2 firearms?

Hell Divers 2 features highly detailed firearms with realistic animations for reloads based on player actions. Small details like thumb-over-magazine techniques and the functional implementation of features like toggle-lock systems on the Auto Cannon contribute to its authenticity.

Are there any 'cursed' or unusual weapon designs discussed?

Yes, the discussion includes 'cursed' designs like an MG42 in Call of Duty Mobile with a D-Day diorama on top, a Black Ops 6 weapon skin resembling a bong, and screaming guns from Borderlands 2, highlighting extreme cosmetic creativity.

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