Caspius and SiliconNooB report on the biggest news from Summer Games Fest 2026, including the reveal of Revelation, before examining Sony's declining fortunes and administering a harsh rebuke for the mismanagement of one of gaming's greatest brands.

When news arrives that the dark and gritty Dragon Quest XII has been rebooted into a normal Dragon Quest game, Caspius and SiliconNooB have a rare opportunity for unrestrained jubilation, even if it is slightly overshadowed by a very sleepy protagonist.

Caspius and SiliconNooB imagine an alternate universe where Wario, not Xenosaga, got the nod from Mr. Nintendo, leading to a series of MonolithSoft JRPGs in an expansive, epic, open-world style starring Wario, Waluigi, and the Monado: Wario Chronicles.

Caspius and SiliconNooB are surprised to discover that the new Star Fox game is a full-on remake of an excellent title rather than a dubiously constructed new title, leading them to follow up the Mina the Hollower play through with a Summer of Star Fox.

Caspius and SiliconNooB discuss the development of genres including indie platformers and RPGs, and modern MMORPGs, considering whether the celebrated games of the past could be as successful were they released today, and what keeps such genres viable.

Caspius and SiliconNooB award the first star of the Dragon Quest VII playthrough, report on the major (and disappointing) Final Fantasy XIV developments, and provide a much-needed tutorial for how to play Poncle's latest lo-fi release, Vampire Crawlers.

Caspius and SiliconNooB embark on the creation of first-party content and report on second-hand news reports, before they turn to The Plop—you learned about it in school, you kind of remember it—and its considerable content of questionable quality.

Caspius and SiliconNooB return from an Easter break to find that the news cupboard is poorly stocked, with only a few news of Pokemon patents, whether in Palworld or Nomansky, or in the countless knock-off titles just waiting to be found in The Plop.Continue reading

Caspius and SiliconNooB discusses Epic's financial woes, with the waning of Fortnite and the outrageous cost of the Epic Games Store, before turning their attention to the latest product of the reasonably reputable rumour mill: Nintendo's 2026 lineup.Continue reading

Caspius and SiliconNooB announce an exciting 1 April playthrough before a quick trip through the news leaves them time to discuss the development of AAA CD-ROM point-and-click adventure and FMV games, including The 7th Guest, Myst, and Phantasmagoria.Continue reading