This week I took a closer look at what I think is the heart of the 2018 God of War (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1593500/God_of_War/) based on some early interactions in the game. I also played in the server slam event for Marathon (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3065800/Marathon/) to try out Bungie's latest shooter. This week I'm also recommending the excellent book Project Hail Mary (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54493401-project-hail-mary) from author Andy Weir. As always, I'd love to get your thoughts on any of these things, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod) and let's have a conversation! 

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New month, new big focus! This time it's the excellent God of War (2018) (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1593500/God_of_War/), which was kind of a soft reboot for the God of War franchise. This week I also played Singularity (https://store.steampowered.com/app/42670/Singularity/) from Raven Software, one of my favorite developers. Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the composer of God of War's music, Bear McCreary (https://bearmccreary.com/projects/), who's done a lot of great work that you should check out! As always, I'd love to get your thoughts on any of these things, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod) and let's have a conversation. 

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This week I wrap up my time with Sea of Stars (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/Sea_of_Stars/) by looking at a variety of different systems found within the game. I also tried out The Stanley Parable (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1703340/The_Stanley_Parable_Ultra_Deluxe/) for the first time and found it to be surreal and a lot of fun! I'm also going to recommend the TV show Tacoma FD (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8026448) this week, which is a fun Broken Lizard comedy set in a fire station. As always, I'd love to get your thoughts on any of the things I talked about in this episode, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod) and let's chat about it! 

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This week I talk about a variety of different ways that players can move around the world of Sea of Stars (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/Sea_of_Stars/) as well as the really fun puzzle/platformer Thomas Was Alone (https://store.steampowered.com/app/220780/Thomas_Was_Alone/). Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the YouTube channel Raycevick (https://www.youtube.com/@Raycevick) for some really well-produced long-form video essays on games. Of course, I'd love to have a conversation about any of these things, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod) and let's chat! 

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This week I dive deeper into the relationships between characters in Sea of Stars (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/Sea_of_Stars/) and wonder how things will play out in the rest of the game. I also tried out the beautiful GRIS (https://store.steampowered.com/app/683320/GRIS/) for the first time! I also recommend the great Foundation (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804484) series on Apple TV for science fiction fans. As always, I'd love to get your thoughts on any of these things, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod) and we'll have a conversation about it! 

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This week I take my first steps into the popular retro indie JRPG Sea of Stars (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/Sea_of_Stars/), and so far I'm enjoying it! I also played - and finished! - A Short Hike (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1055540/A_Short_Hike/), which is a really nice and relaxing short game. Last but not least, I'm going to recommend the YouTube channel New Frame Plus (https://www.youtube.com/@NewFramePlus) for an excellent breakdown of game animation and as a good resource for learning about it. As always, I'd love to get your thoughts on any of the things discussed in this episode, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod) and let's have a conversation! 

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This week I wrap up my time revisiting the excellent Horizon Zero Dawn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561580/Horizon_Zero_Dawn_Remastered/), talking about storytelling specifically. I also played The Expanse: A Telltale Series (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1708010/The_Expanse_A_Telltale_Series/) and found it to be really enjoyable and engaging as a fan of the show! Last but not least, I'm recommending the show Silo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14688458) on Apple TV this week - a really good sci-fi dystopian drama that has lots of fun mystery in it. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on all of these things, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod) and we'll have a conversation! 

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This week I'm talking about the different ways that Aloy moves around the world of Horizon Zero Dawn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561580/Horizon_Zero_Dawn_Remastered/) as well as the highly regarded Disco Elysium (https://store.steampowered.com/app/632470/Disco_Elysium__The_Final_Cut/). Last but not least, this week I recommend the Fallout TV show (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12637874) which does a great job of capturing the spirit of the games. As always, I'd love to get your thoughts on any of these subjects, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod) and let's have a conversation! 

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This week I take a closer look at the worldbuilding in Horizon Zero Dawn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561580/Horizon_Zero_Dawn_Remastered/), which is one of my favorite aspects of the game, as well as play Darksiders (https://store.steampowered.com/app/462780/Darksiders_Warmastered_Edition/) for the first time, which is a fun game inspired by some older classics. This week I'm also recommending the Disney+ series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20600980), which is a fun show kind of in the same vein as the movie E.T. As always I'd like to get your thoughts on these things, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod) and we can have a conversation! 

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This week we're talking about crafting and the economy in Horizon Zero Dawn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561580/Horizon_Zero_Dawn_Remastered/), and how extensive that system is. Also, I tried The Bureau: XCOM Declassified (https://store.steampowered.com/app/65930/The_Bureau_XCOM_Declassified/) for the first time, and found it to be both a familiar and new take on the XCOM series as it tells the origin story of the XCOM program! Last but not least, I'm recommending the David movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15678738) this week, which I invested in and enjoyed quite a bit! As always, I'd love to get your thoughts on any of the things I talked about this week, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod) and we'll have a conversation! 

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