The gang discusses the first part of the classic sci-fi novel Dune, the original text, how it was, how it is: ahead of its time, but also a product of it.

Book Club: Dune, part 1

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Nick and Trevor regale Jonathan with the simple joys of zombie dismemberment in Dead Island 2, a worthy successor, if a bit delayed.

Dead Island 2

Jonathan and Nick recount purging lots of heretics in Inquisitor: Martyr, a great action game with a few rough edges, but absolutely lives up to the standards of the Warhammer 40K franchise lore.
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WH40K: Inquisitor: Martyr

Nick regales Jonathan with his experience of Forespoken, a decent enough action game, but the aspirations of open world and story evaporating in the sunlight.

Forespoken

Jonathan and Nick revisit the free new major content drop for Valheim "Mistlands".  New weapons, new enemies, new materials, lots of new geography, and magic!

Valheim: Mistlands update

Sethatos returns to talk about Dwarf Fortress, now on Steam, thanks to KitFox games.  Still the best home for all of your war-rhinocerous needs.

Book Club: Dune, part 1

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