In this episode of Game Over(analyzed), military historian Mike Loades breaks down how medieval weapons and armor are portrayed in modern video games. Watch as Mike takes a look at armor and weapons from games like Dark Souls, Mordhau, The Witcher 3, For Honor, Kingdom Come: Deliverance and more. Just how realistic are these games?
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I keep coming back to this interview, possibly because he reminds me so much of my Grandpa, so warm, so knowledgeable, and so keen to share his knowledge. What a brilliant guy
Dude this guy’s passion when he talks about how to fight with these weapons is getting me all hyped up. I want to be like Mike Loades when I’m older.
For Honor has probably the best sword combat out of all games, sad there isn’t more of these types of games honestly.
What a nutter, need more like him
I even loved the ending
Fantastic video !
Mike Loads is such an expert, I wish game devs and film makers would listen to him.
Wish they couldve done more clips of Kingdom Come, fantasic realistic game.
Two thumbs up!
i was today years old when i found out why the chinese made those “flamboyant” blades. cool!!!!
This brother needs to make a podcast, because he’s the most entertaining man I’ve ever watched.
All teachers and experts should be this passionate
Ever since I watched him 20 years ago on Time commanders, I have always loved and appreciated Mike Loades as a historian and an expert in historical weapons.
Mordhau is… a stupid game xD (in the best way)
I love Mordhau. The devs definitely got armour VERY right (maybe a bit weak)
Criminal they only showed KCD once in this video, such a missed opportunity.
I need more of this enthusiastic man
My dragon mace on oldschool runescape would own noobs
I’d love to have Mike as a history teacher. He would have my undevided attention.
I’d spend hours listening to this wizard share his knowledge. Very good episode
28:18 The video production team didn’t understand so they left the subtitles blank. It’s called ‘Besagew’, As Mike Loades says, it’s a small metal disc that protects your armpit.