Microsoft's cross-platform success, upcoming remasters like Gears of War and Echo the Dolphin, and speculation around a Xbox-branded handheld got real this week. We debate about console competition, exclusivity, and digital storefront strategies, particularly Epic Games’ new developer incentives. They really wanna get the deals. Underwater level phobias. The new GTA trailer, and loads more!

GAMES PLAYED

JON

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

SCOTT

Kingdom Come Deliverance II

ESO, ES4, Skyrim

More Tsushima

BEAU

Heroes of the Storm

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We discussed upcoming games like DOOM: The Dark Ages and Borderlands 4, along with delays for Grand Theft Auto 6 (now May 2026). Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 was praised for its stunning art, engaging combat, and emotional storytelling, though some criticized its timing mechanics. Sunderfolk, a couch co-op tactical RPG using phones as controllers, was highlighted for its seamless multiplayer and creative gameplay. We also touched on Ghost of Tsushima's satisfying ending and Overwatch 3's mobile MOBA announcement, which sparked mixed reactions. Lastly, we shared listener feedback and teased a potential Shadowdark campaign.


GAMES PLAYED

SCOTT

Virtua Cop. (You heard me.)

JON

Beat Ghost of Tsushima

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Fortnite

BEAU

Sunderfolk
V Rising

More MTG!

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The usual fun CORE time, including a shadow drop of a remastered Oblivion that impresses with modern graphics and UI while preserving some nostalgic jank. Excitement and skepticism around Nintendo Switch 2 preorders and supply issues. Also Sunderfolk, a co-op RPG using mobile phones as controllers, and a new Star Wars tactical RPG in the style of XCOM. All the games we played. And catching factual flaws in game history.

GAMES PLAYED

SHARED

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Tempest Rising

SCOTT

Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion III

More Ghost of Tsushima

Minishoot Adventures

JON

ShadowDark

CyberPunk 2077

Blue Prince

Ghost of Tsushima

BEAU

Age of Wonders 4

SKALD Against the Black Priory

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

Magic: the Gathering

Valheim

Heroes of the Storm

StarCraft II

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We discussed Bungie’s reveal of the new extraction shooter Marathon, with mixed reactions—Scott liked the visuals, but none were excited by the genre really. We praised Baldur’s Gate 3’s final patch, talking new subclasses and full crossplay. Oblivion is rumored to be getting a remaster, as soon as next week, and sparking hope for a future Morrowind remake. We criticized PS5 price hikes and gushed over collector’s editions like the Doom “Will it Run” box, that none of us will own.

GAMES PLAYED

Scott

   Crashlands 2

   Return to Monkey Island

   Ghost of Tsushima

Jon

   Blue Prince

   The Last of Us Part 2

   WorldBox: God Simulator

   Ghost of Tsushima

   Baldur's Gate 3

   Cyberpunk 2077

Beau

   Dreamhaven’s Wildgate

   Runescape: Dragonwilds

   Tarkir: Dragonstorm (MTG Arena Drafts)

   Valheim

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Let's talk about a Dole Whip. Not really. Assassin’s Creed Shadows gets positive reviews despite pre-release backlash. Marvel scrapped plans for a shared gaming universe. Hasbro ponders Baldur’s Gate’s future without Larian. Wizards of the Coast cancels Project Sigil, a failed virtual tabletop. Steam surpasses consoles, but new games struggle. 8BitDo controllers challenge Xbox and PlayStation. And lots more including your calls and texts!

GAMES PLAYED

SCOTT

Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate

Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers

PixelJunk Shooter 1+2 Ultimate

Star of Providence

BEAU

FF7 Remake hard mode challenges

Pirate Yakuza

FF7 classic with mods

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