This week, we’re slowing things right down.

Between Ghost of Yotei, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Hades II and Silent Hill f — we’ve been bouncing between chaos and calm. But it’s got us asking: Is it time we all embraced slow gaming?

We're unpacking what “slow gaming” even means, why it might be exactly what we need, and how it could help us actually finish our backlogs without burning out.

And in this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we’re looking at games that reward you for taking it slow…

In this episode:

• Scott's BIG news
• Ghost of Yotei: Initial thoughts
• Silent Hill f: Still haunting us
• Super Mario Galaxy 2
• Hades II: Still GOTY contender?
• Main topic: Is it time we all embrace Slow Gaming?
• Pixel Picks Showdown: Best Slow Burn Game

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Music & production by Sean Murray – barehandsdesigns.com