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Brian and Corey each took their first plunge into the juggernaut that is Animal Crossing. We revisit the conversation about in-game chores (that's the whole game, right?) and then talk about parenting and screen time while under a shelter-at-home order.

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Brian and Corey are doing all they can to not discuss the current situation, but instead focus on the newly announced PS5 specs, some recent games they've been playing, and who is the podcast's "bad guest."

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Brian and Corey are talking about E3 being canceled, staying healthy during this crisis, and most importantly, the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo.

E3's home page with their cancelation

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Brian and Corey discuss the chores given to you by games and how far we're willing to go. We also didn't sleep on the announcement of the "Gamer Bed."  We also had some mail from friend of the show Ultranurd.

• Gaming Chores
• Gamer Bed
• MegaCity Oceania
• Innovation
• Anomia

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The big topic this week is the release of some of the technical specifications for the Microsoft Xbox Series X. Then we have a little catch-up with the guys.

Xbox Series X specs

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Yes, hello.  Brian and Corey are discussing Ninja's latest tweet about gaming not being just a game, Sony pulling out of PAX East, and the rise of modern tabletop gaming.

Tabletop gaming

Brian's Hand of Fate review

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Brian and Corey hit a few topics in this week's news including a feel-good story, Pokemon Home announcement, Torchlight III, Warcraft III Reforged news, and Corey's continuing Switch woes. We also have a report from our Battle Royale Correspondent.

Pokemon Home

Torchlight III

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Brian and Corey are discussing all the delays they knew about at the time of this recording. And Corey is looking for Switch game recommendations.

• Doom Eternal

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Brian and Corey review 50 games Polygon is anticipating in 2020 to prove to Corey that there are, in fact, games releasing in 2020.

Polygon's article 

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Brian and Corey are back from the holiday to celebrate the new year and they've both got Witcher on the brain. We also talk about some recent news...Toss a coin to your Witcher, O valley of plenty...Oh whoa-ohhhh!

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