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Electronic Wireless Show podcast episode 173: the best MacGuffins in games specialThrow me the egg!
Throw me the egg!
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LinksSouls, and the acquisition of souls, is a big deal in a lot of games (including the upcomingTotal War: Warhammer 3) and things likeDeath’s Door.
Diablo IIis a game of nesting MacGuffins.Resident Evilshould be renamed MacGuffin Mansion.
Assassin’s Creedhas a confusing number of aliens-from-the-past MacGuffins called things like The Apple.
In theTomb Raiderseries there are many MacGuffins, although Lara’s attitude to them changes over time.
Dragon Age IIhas a bait and switch MacGuffin.
Red Dead Redemption 2has a $150,000 MacGuffin, and, similarly, in GTAV you just have to make a load of money, which is a nice, clear motivation.
InVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlinesthe MacGuffin is a sarcophagus with an explosive surprise.
Recommendationsthis week areThe Beast Must DieTV show (which is unfortunately on BritBox),The Tinder Swindlertrue crime documentary on Netflix, andThe Budget MuseumYouTube channel.
