Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Berserk and the Band of the Hawk, Microsoft Game Pass, and we ask you what game you would make in a hypothetical DuckJam.

• Microsoft Game Pass is Netflix for games.

• Middle-earth: Shadow of War announced.

• Blaster Master Zero exists and it looks sweet.

• Overwatch gets a game browser.

• What would you make in a hypothetical DuckJam

• David: Warframe. Vermintide.

• Jala: Guild Wars 2. The Inner World.

• Ben: Magic the Gathering. RISK Legacy. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.

• Kole: Dragon Quest Builders. Berserk and the Band of the Hawk.

• Microsoft Unveils $10 Monthly Gaming Subscription Service For Xbox One [Update]

• The new Blaster Master looks very good - Polygon

• Overwatch’s custom game browser goes live on all platforms - Polygon

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