This week, Niki presents John with a long dissection of Days Gone, not even remotely a new video game. Still, it is welcome information which it is a game both of them missed when it came out five years ago. Did you know the main character's name is Deacon St. John? Now you do! Also:

• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• YIIK: A Postmodern RPG
• Star Wars Battlefront
• Battlefield
• Titanfall
• Apex Legends

We also gave The Game Awards on this one! You're welcome, Geoff! As always, we answer your HIVE QUESTIONS and it took us directly to the heart of All Elite Wrestling this week.