This week we talking about the games that we saw at Gamescom. What we're excited about, what we're waiting to hear more about, and beyond. Episode is a little delayed so sorry folks!!

What We're Playing:
Starwars Squadrons
Final Fantasy XIV
Deep Rock Galactic
Stardew Valley
Phasmophobia
Valheim
Boyfriend Dungeon
Pokemon Unite
Islanders
Kitaria Fables*
*Code Provided for streaming purposes

What We're Reading:
Shadow and Bone Trilogy
Looking for Group (Web Comic)
The Old Guard
The Umbrella Academy
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

What We're Drinking:
Fruit Punch Capri Sun
Golden Roads: Mango Cart
Loves Me Not Rose

This week we sit down with Courtney Craven (@cyclopediabrain), the co-founder of Can I Play That? (caniplaythat.com) to talk about how CIPT (@caniplaythat) started, where it is now, and where they see it going in the future. They are doing so much amazing work in the area of accessibility and you should definitely check out this episode!

What We're Playing:
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Final Fantasy XIV
Pokemon Unite
Monster Hunter Stories 2
Splitgate
Deep Rock Galactic
Stardew Valley
Fall Guys
Red Dead Redemption 2
Minecraft
Fallout 76
Crusader Kings III
Don't Starve Together
*Code Provided for streaming purposes

What We're Reading:
Odds Against by Dick Francis
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
And Now I Spill the Family Secrets by Margaret Kimball

What We're Drinking:
Moscato and Diet Vernors (not together)
Chamomile Tea
Big Hazy Wolf Mango Wheat Ale
Sprite

Yes, we are a little behind, but having a bit of a break for the summer was great and gave us a chance to get rejuvenated!

What We're Playing:
Final Fantasy VIIR
Tools Up!
Moving Out!
Final Fantasy XIV
Overcooked: All You Can Eat*
Far Cry 5
Rain On Your Parade
Building Have Feeling Too
Pokemon Snap
Beasts of Maravilla Island*
Legend of Mana*
Geminose*
Hokko Life*
Biomutant*
Ratchet and Clank
Scarlet Nexus
*Code Provided for streaming purposes

What We're Reading:
Luster by Raven Lelani
Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

What We're Drinking:
Red Trolley Ale
Jack and the coveted Diet Pepsi

This week we are kicking back and having a chill discussion about the games that we've just been playing for ourselves.

What We're Playing:
Phasmophobia
Fall Guys
Fortnite
SoD2
Left 4 Dead 2
The Walking Dead
WoW
D&D
Divinity 2
Remnant From the Ashes
Trine 4
Rival Restaurants
Valhiem
Monster Hunter World
Spiderman Remaster
Crooks Like Us*
Magic Twins*
Littlewood
Stardew Valley
FFXIV
*Code Provided for streaming purposes

What We're Reading:
Luster by Raven Leilani
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Romance of the Three Kingdoms

What We're Drinking:
McKenzie's Black Cherry Hard Cider
Guinness
Ohza Classic Mimosa

This week we talk about experience playing Cyberpunk 2077 (on PS4, Xbox Series X, and PC). We are specifically saying that this is not a review because we have not finished the game in its entirety.

NB: As a kind of carbon offset the cost of the game was donated to queer and trans specific charities to account for the purchase of the game which promotes racist, homophobic, and transphobic characterizations.

What We're Playing:
Cyberpunk 2077
Fenyx Immortals Rising
Ghost of Tsushima
Phasmophobia
Miles Morales
Astro's Playroom
Judgement
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Balan Wonderworld (demo)

What We're Reading:
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Circe by Madeline Miller

What We're Drinking:
Coke w/ Spiced Rum
Whiskey Ginger
Ohza Classic Bellini

This week we welcome back eight of our NYMG fam from the past to talk about our time here. There is lots of laughter and lots of tears. Grab a drink and a box of Kleenex.

(Rest in Peace, Charlotte Hyde. You are missed today and everyday.)

What We're Playing:
Fenyx Immortals Rising
For the King
Hades
Phasmophobia
Miles Morales
Astro's Playroom

What We're Reading:
Speak (Graphic Novel)
Cemetery Boys

What We're Drinking:
Fireball + Apple Cider
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano D'abruzzo
Ohza Classic Bellini

This week we talk gift giving ideas. So whether you are looking to buy something for the winter holidays or just because we have some ideas for you. We had fun recording this one and we hope that you have listening to it.

What We're Playing:
Immortals Fenyx Rising*
Black Ops: Cold War*
Bugsnax*
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
Splatoon 2
Pandemic Legacy Season 2
Hyrule Warriors
Fire Emblem Warriors
Dungeons and Dragons
Sea of Thieves
World of Warcraft

*Sam received PR codes for these titles, but as always her opinions are her own and totally unbiased.

What We're Reading:
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
Shrill by Lindy West

What We're Drinking:
Sky Patrol winter wheat ale by Brewery Vivant
Fever Tree Ginger Beer and Jack Daniels
Tazo Earl Grey tea

Gift idea links at http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=18277
Corkcicle Tumblers and Canteens
Etsy Craft Kits
Etsy Masks
Phasmophobia
Azul: Summer Pavilion
Samsung Curved Monitor
Dice Advent Calendar (Etsy)
BMO Switch Holder (Etsy)
Switch Keychains (Etsy)
Pet Toy: Airbender Glider
Gameboy Cat Scratcher
Catnip Lightsaber (Etsy)
Avatar Planter (Etsy)
Among Us Planter (Etsy)
Pokemon-esque Planter (Etsy)
Last Airbender Planter
Playstation VR
Ritual Motion Gamer Gloves (Affiliate Link)
Logitech Pro X Headset (Affiliate Link)
Astro Headsets

This week we talk about the latest installment in the The Dark Pictures Anthology, Little Hope by Supermassive Games. Is there hope? Will it live up to our expectations? And just for fun there is a spoiler segment after the main podcast! Have fun!

What We're Playing:
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
Bugsnax *
Pikmin 3
Unrailed *
Marooners
Darksiders Genesis
Phasmophobia
World of Warcraft
*Sam received PR codes for these titles, but as always her opinions are her own and totally unbiased.

What We're Reading:
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
Slayer by Kierstan White
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

What We're Drinking:
Kings of Prohibition Cab/Shiiraz blend
California Roots Moscato
Apple Cider with dark rum and cinnamon schnapps

This week we talk to Amanda Gardner, the narrative director at The Deep End Games about their new project, Romancelvania over on Kickstarter.

What We're Playing:
Fall Guys
Star Wars Squadron
Pandemic Legacy Season 2
Nexomon Extinction*
Genshin Impact
Little Big Workshop*
Going Under*
Warframe
World of Warcraft

*Sam received PR codes for these titles, but as always her opinions are her own and totally unbiased.

What We're Reading:
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Gaming Sexism by Amanda Cote
Intersectional Tech by Kishonna Gray
Into the Motherland (TTRPG Campaign)

What We're Drinking:
A Mid-Winter's Night Dram (bourbon)
Ace Pear Cider
Whiskey Ginger
Barefoot Cabernet

Important links:
Romancelvania http://www.thedeependgames.com/
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedeependgames/romancelvania

This week are the next gen console release dates are looming we talk about what we're excited for, what frustrates us, and more!

What We're Playing:
FFXIV
Fall Guys
Dungeons and Dragons
Among Us
Craftopia
Eco*
Genshin Impact
Jenny LeClue*
Mario 3D All-Stars
RPG MAker MX
World of Warcraft

What We're Reading:
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
The Devil All the Time by Donald Ray Pollock
Shadow of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

What We're Drinking:
Vandermill Totally Roasted
Bravazzi Hard Italian Soda (Grapefruit)
Barefoot Cabernet

*Sam received PR codes for these titles, but as always her opinions are her own and totally unbiased.