Welcome back to Gotta Game For You — where we always have a game lined up just for you! We’re back with more of our Summer Game Fest 2025 coverage, and today we’re bringing you Part Five of our gameplay reactions, dev chats, and first-look coverage!

This time around, Meghan (‪@Strawburry17‬) and Shelby (‪@Shubble‬) are spotlighting three unforgettable titles that each bring something different to the table. From stylish stealth to nostalgic storytelling to cozy introspection, this episode is all about games that hit you right in the feels and stay with you long after the credits roll.

First up, Snap and Grab, a stylish stealth puzzler that turns photography into the ultimate heist tool. You play as Nifty Nevada, a globe-trotting fashion photographer with a secret life as a criminal mastermind. Instead of sneaking through vents or cracking safes, you snap the perfect shots of guard patrols, loot locations, and escape routes to pull off the perfect heist.

Next, we get nostalgic with Mixtape, a coming-of-age adventure from Beethoven and Dinosaur and Annapurna Interactive. It’s a dreamy, music-driven journey through the memories of three friends on their last night together before life takes them in different directions. Each track on their shared mixtape becomes a playable moment backed by legends like DEVO, The Cure, and Joy Division. We also sat down with dev Woody Woodward to talk about crafting the emotional heartbeat of Mixtape and how music became the connective tissue of the story.

Finally, we revisit Wanderstop, a cozy narrative adventure from Ivy Road and Annapurna Interactive. You play as Alta, a retired warrior learning to slow down and find peace in a magical forest tea shop. It’s a gentle, introspective game about burnout, healing, and redefining purpose. While Wanderstop wasn’t part of this year’s Summer Game Fest, we couldn’t resist bringing it back for a special conversation with Jenny Windom, Communications Director at Ivy Road, to talk about the game’s impact and what’s brewing next.

We’re inching closer to the end of our Summer Game Fest coverage, but don’t worry, there’s still plenty more ahead. Join us next episode for more games you’ve definitely gotta play, plus another exclusive developer interview!

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Welcome back to Gotta Game For You — where we always have a game lined up just for you! We’re deep into our Summer Game Fest 2025 coverage, and today we’re bringing you Part Four of our gameplay reactions, dev chats, and first-look coverage!

In this episode, Meghan (‪@Strawburry17‬) and Shelby (‪@Shubble‬) dig into three standout titles that show just how diverse this year’s lineup really is.

First up, King of Meat, a chaotic arena brawler that blends competition, creativity, and pure chaos. Build deadly obstacle courses, outlast your friends, and embrace the mayhem — it’s a fast, funny, and endlessly replayable co-op experience that thrives on unpredictability.

Next, we jump into Marvel’s Deadpool VR, a loud, fourth-wall-breaking experience that captures the spirit of the Merc with a Mouth in full VR form. From the slick combat to the nonstop humor, it’s the kind of game that makes you forget you’re even wearing a headset. We also caught up with the dev team, Phil Therien and Matt Schmitz, to learn how they turned Deadpool’s chaotic energy and humor into an interactive VR experience that feels uniquely his.

Finally, Ambrosia Sky slows the pace with an atmospheric sci-fi story about returning to what’s left of home. It’s emotional, introspective, and beautifully crafted — a meditative mix of exploration, memory, and quiet discovery that lingers long after you stop playing. Shelby and I played alongside creative director Joel Burgess, who shared heartfelt insight into the story, team, and design.

We’re officially past the halfway mark of our Summer Game Fest coverage, but there’s still plenty more ahead. Join us next episode as we dive into more games you’ve definitely gotta play, plus another exclusive developer interview! 

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Welcome back to Gotta Game For You — where we always have a game lined up just for you!  We’re deep into our Summer Game Fest 2025 coverage, and today we’re bringing you Part Three of our hands-on impressions, gameplay reactions, and exclusive interviews!

This episode, Meghan (@strawburry17) and Shelby (@shubble) are diving into three standout titles that truly stuck with us — spanning paranormal co-op combat, food-fueled mech battles, and chaotic capture-the-flag competition.

If you loved Control, imagine stepping into the shoes of Bureau agents hunting supernatural anomalies together. Firebreak drops you into unstable dimensions to take down twisted threats, gather resources, and power up your clearance level. It’s tense, cinematic, and cranked up to eleven. Shelby got hands-on with the demo, and trust us — this one is weird in the best way.

Then we suited up in Dosa Divas: One Last Meal. Two sisters. One mech powered by food. A heartfelt journey blending culture, family, and strategy — and yes, you literally cook dishes to fuel your combat moves. We played the demo and sat down with creative director Chandana Ekanayake to talk storytelling, identity, and the power of food in games.This one’s emotional, cultural, and unlike anything else we’ve played. 

Finally, we kicked things into competitive chaos with The Last Flag from Night Street Games — a fast, hero-based capture-the-flag arena shooter that turns childhood playground battles into big, flashy multiplayer hype. We got hands-on during a LAN event and it was just as chaotic and fun as you'd imagine. Plus, we caught up with Mac Reynolds for an exclusive update on where development is at now and what's coming next.

We still have ten more demos and eight more developer interviews to share, so stay tuned for our next episode! 

Also shout out to our patrons on Patreon, where we’ve been posting extended episodes, weekly gameplay episodes of our playthrough of Split Fiction, as well as monthly streams directly to you!

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Welcome back to Gotta Game For You, where we always have a game lined up just for you! Come join Meghan, Lina and Shelby for a very special episode where we check out everything at Summer Game Fest!

In part two of our special Summer Game Fest 2025 episode, Meghan and Shelby are continuing their coverage with more games and exclusives!

First up, we’re checking out Escape Academy 2, the sequel to the hit puzzle adventure where every class is an escape room designed to make you think under pressure. You’ll return to the academy to tackle new lessons that blend puzzle-solving with a full-on school experience.

Next we checked out Meghan’s most anticipated game at Summer Game Fest, Petal Runner. Petal Runner is a slice-of-life RPG set in the neon city of Sapphire Valley. You play as Cali, a scooter courier training alongside your HanaPet companion Kira to deliver and repair flower-powered energy cells that keep the city alive. Play mini-games, explore cozy districts, and meet the people who make this world feel alive. 

Lastly, we’re looking at Lego Party, a brand new board-game style party game that mixes dice rolls, mini-games, and items with Lego’s signature humor and brick-building charm. You’re literally building the board as you play! This time we’re joining Meghan at home along with Lina and friends Gemzape and CozyTeaGames for a more cozy experience.

We’re also sharing exclusive developer interviews with some of the teams— including Wyatt Bushnell and Mike Salyh from Coin Crew Games (Escape Academy 2) and Brandon Greer and Danny Guo from Nano Park Studios (Petal Runner) with this being their very first game!

There’s still more to see from Summer Game Fest 2025 including game demos, new releases, and game dev stories — and this is just Part Two of our coverage. We demoed 18 games and interviewed 12 developers, and we can’t wait to share it all with you!

Also shout out to our patrons on Patreon, where we’ve been posting extended episodes, weekly gameplay episodes of our playthrough of Split Fiction, as well as monthly streams directly to you! 

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In part one of this special Summer Game Fest 2025 episode, Meghan and Shelby are diving into the latest lineup from Blumhouse Games — the new horror game studio from the creators of Get Out and Paranormal Activity.

First up, we’re revisiting Fear the Spotlight — Blumhouse Games’ first release, and a must-play if you’re curious about where Blumhouse is headed next. It’s a retro-style horror game about a séance gone wrong in a ‘90s high school. Think late-night Blockbuster vibes, creepy puzzles, and a monster with a spotlight for a head. Short enough to play in one sitting, but it lingers. If you haven’t played it yet, now’s the time — it’s out now on all platforms.

Then we’re diving into two of the newest indie horror games from Blumhouse that we got to demo at SGF:

Grave Seasons — A cozy farming sim meets murder mystery where someone in town is secretly a killer. Farm by day, investigate by night — and be careful who you romance. Every playthrough features a new murderer, making it part cozy, part chilling, and totally replayable.

Crisol: Theater of Idols — A gothic horror FPS set on a cursed Spanish island where your blood is your ammo. You’ll fight grotesque saints, explore haunting cathedrals, and decide just how much you're willing to sacrifice to survive. It’s a surreal, brutal take on survival horror, grounded in Spanish folklore.

We’re also sharing exclusive developer interviews with the teams behind both games — including Son and Emmett from Perfect Garbage (Grave Seasons), and David from Vermila Studios (Crisol). Plus, a special sit-down with Louise Blain, Creative Lead at Blumhouse Games, where she spills the tea on the future of horror games and what Blumhouse is working on next.

Summer Game Fest 2025 was packed with game demos, new releases, and game dev stories — and this is just Part One of our coverage. We demoed 18 games and interviewed 12 developers, and we can’t wait to share it all with you! 

Keep sharing the games you’ve got for us, let us know all your thoughts, and thank you so much for all the support! We’ll see you in the next episode where we Gotta Game For You!

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Welcome back to Gotta Game For You, where we always have a game lined up just for you!
We’re back after a long break! Come join Meghan ( @Strawburry17 ), Lina ( @Luba_DO ) and Shelby ( @Shubble ) as we catch up and tell you about everything that’s been going on and all the games we’ve been playing since you’ve last seen us! We’re calling this episode GGFY Unplugged!

Meghan has been getting flirty in Date Everything, a sandbox dating simulator set in the comfort of your own home, featuring 100 fully voice acted datable characters! Lina has just started her own playthrough of Wanderstop, a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea, from the makers of Stanley Parable. And Shelby has been obsessively playing through Fields of Mistria, a farming/life sim RPG where you build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with magic, romance, and adventure, currently in early access. And some more additional games we’ve been playing lately: Japanese Rural Life Adventure, Rat Shaker, R.E.P.O.and Peak!

We’re talking about our plans for the podcast moving forward. In order to post more and deliver all this exciting game news to you more frequently and consistently, we’re going to be shortening episodes and focusing on one main segment each episode. We’ve got lots of games to talk about and many more segments planned, and we’re very excited to continue working to get you more episodes!

Spooky season is approaching and we’re getting ready for all the games that are set to come out soon that are sure to scratch that scary itch… or leave you with nightmares. We’re discussing Little Nightmares III, Silent Hill f and Eyes of Hellfire, all set to come out in 2025!
Also shout out to our patrons on Patreon, where we’ve been posting extended episodes, weekly gameplay episodes of our playthrough of Split Fiction, as well as monthly streams directly to you! We also have a very exciting update, our Instagram is now @GottaGameForYou, so our handle is the same across all platforms. So make sure you’re following us!

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Welcome to Gotta Game For You, where we always have a game lined up just for you!

In today’s episode, come join Meghan (@strawburry17), Lina (@linaamadrid), and Shelby (@shelbygraces) as they dive into some short, but sweet games! We’re talking about games that you can beat in about 3 hours or less!

Meghan brought us Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, a cozy mystery game where you play a down-on-his-luck detective who happens to be a duck! Lina is sharing Thank Goodness You’re Here! An absurdly funny slap-former that drops you into the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. And lastly, Shelby tells us about Hoa, a beautiful hand-painted puzzle-platforming game about a little forest spirit bringing life back into the slumbering woods after a battle against the devastating robot invasion. 

We’re also sharing our guilty pleasure games, the games we probably should feel ashamed we play, but we don’t game shame here! Games like Choices, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, Merge Mansion and more really scratch a certain itch for us mobile gamers. We love the game ads we get on TikTok, but we’re also talking about potential scams so watch out!

Then we’re getting casual, discussing what we’ve been up to lately, what games we’re streaming, what’s in our queue, etc. We’ve been streaming games together so check us out on Twitch! And if you’ve ever wished you could get even MORE content from the GGFY girls, we’re the most excited to announce the launch of our Patreon! We’re offering extended cuts, exclusive playthroughs, bonus live streams and more!

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Keep sharing the games you’ve got for us, let us know all your thoughts, and thank you so much for all the support! We’ll see you in the next episode where we Gotta Game For You! 🙌🏻❤️

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Welcome to Gotta Game For You, where we always have a game lined up just for you!

In today’s episode, come join Meghan (@strawburry17), Lina (@linaamadrid), and Shelby (@shelbygraces) as they dive into the games we’ve been playing lately and we’re anticipating for 2025! As well as discuss our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement.

Meghan and Lina have both been racing to beat newly released Blue Prince, developed by Dogubomb, a game filled with a unique mix of mystery, strategy, and puzzles that weave together to create an unpredictable journey. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this strategy puzzle adventure and find out how many days it will take you to find the mysterious 46th room, and win the deed to the mansion!

Shelby shares her thoughts after just completing Ivy Road’s latest game, Wanderstop. This game has so many interesting characters and amazing dialogue and so much mystery as you find yourself stuck in the middle of a magical forest, working at a tea shop. The attention to detail is incredible, and every little moment is also somehow a major profound lesson for every player to take home. 

We recently reacted to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcements, and we have some thoughts! We’re excited to see new games, new features and higher quality gaming! And we’ll have more information soon.  

Lastly, we’re checking out each other’s wishlists, for the games we’re most excited to see come out later this year (we hope!). Games on our lists include Big Walk, Whisper of the House, MakeRoom, One Move Away, Petal Runner, Tiny Garden, Do No Harm, Squirreled Away, and Herdling.

Keep sharing the games you’ve got for us, let us know what’s on your wishlists, and let us know all your thoughts! And we’ll see you in the next episode where we Gotta Game For You! ☀️💛

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Welcome to Gotta Game For You, where we've always got a game lined up just for you! Get cozy and join Meghan ( @Strawburry17 ), Lina ( @Luba_DO ), and Shelby ( @Shubble ) as they dive into their top picks of the episode.

In today’s episode, Lina takes the reins with an exciting Game Select/Story Mode feature! Dive into the enchanting world of South of Midnight, the latest action-adventure game from Compulsion Games, now available on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Set in a mystical, Southern Gothic-inspired Deep South, South of Midnight follows Hazel, a young Weaver, as she uncovers family secrets, battles folklore-inspired creatures, and wields magical weaving powers to mend the Grand Tapestry. With its stunning stop-motion-inspired visuals, hauntingly beautiful music, and rich storytelling, this game is a must-play for fans of immersive narratives and unique art styles.
Tune in as Lina unravels the magic behind this modern folktale, gives fun tater tot tidbits from her work at Xbox, and shares why South of Midnight is the talk of the gaming world.

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Welcome to Gotta Game For You, where we always have a game lined up just for you!

In today’s episode, join Meghan (@strawburry17), Lina (@linaamadrid), and Shelby (@shelbygraces) as they dive into the games that made us!

We’re talking about the games that shaped who we are, starting with Shelby, who spent her formative years—and adulthood—playing RuneScape. RuneScape is an MMORPG that launched in 2001 and was a cultural experience you just had to be there for. Without it, Shelby might never have found herself in content creation.

Lina shares how her love for gaming began with her dad, playing Half-Life. Released in 1998, Half-Life is a first-person shooter developed by Valve that revolutionized the gaming industry and Lina’s personal life. It catapulted her into a world of immersion, unique interactions, and rich storytelling, which she shared with her dad while watching him play—until she stole the controller and beat the final boss herself!

Meghan reflects on growing up as a girl and not understanding why video games were considered "for boys." Defying expectations, she found that beating Super Mario World taught her she could do anything a boy could. Navigating through Dinosaur Land, riding Yoshi to save Princess Peach... only to discover she’s in another castle!

We’re also introducing a new segment, Spawn It or List It, where we describe a world, and you decide if you'd move into this video game landscape! Take your best guess at the games we're talking about before we reveal them!

March is Women’s Month, so we’re highlighting some incredible games created by women, including Birth, Child of Light, and Portal. Thank you to all the women whose contributions to the gaming industry bring beauty and brilliance to this creative space!

Keep sharing the games you’ve got for us, say thanks to the women in your life, and we’ll see you in the next episode of Gotta Game For You! 👾♥️

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