This week in the Gaming Trend Podcast, Steam Next Fest takes over. Anthony played several demos, while David missed his opportunities thanks to life. But David more than makes up for it by talking about a game he's been waiting sitting on since Summer Game Fest: Wildcard Football. It's a new arcade-style football game. David is over the Microsoft-Activision acquisition but lots of juicy details dripped from the courts that couldn't be ignored. They also talk about the biggest announcement out of the Nintendo Direct: Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

00:00:00 Intro

00:05:58 Sea of Stars demo feels faithful to SNES RPG's

00:17:37 Gate Zero demo needs more prayer in its proof of concept

00:35:44 Synced demo is likely best only in co-op

00:49:21 Juicy details from Microsoft-Activision acquisition trial

01:10:50 Wildcard Football looks to bring back NFL Bltiz-style football

01:23:15 Super Mario Bros. Wonder announcement

01:33:33 Lies of P demo almost turns a Soulsborne detractor into a believer

01:42:49 Stunt Derby demo does a lot with a little