Jokes aside, limiting lists to top 5 in 2023 should mean I need 6 lists alone just to mention games I really enjoyed this year. But I narrow my choices down for the best showings. Hopefully this should help anyone with a burning hole in their wallet looking for the best value for your steam wallet. Or even those big EGS sales that get scoured at by the religious cult of Steam. And their followers who believe it is the one true platform lord and cloud saviour of games.

2023 was above average for titles that should easily fall in the "no brainer recommendation" shopping cart. But for every new heights of gaming we reached, somehow, someone, keeps us anchored to the sea floor. Remakes of RE4, Super Mario RPG, Star Ocean, and more, are showing the Konami's that emulating an old HD collection is a pitiful cash grab for people who want to experience Metal Gear Solid. D&D related games get's a 1st place victory lap before Hasbro (or I guess Don'tHasBrosAnymore) laying off everyone before Christmas. New heights of charity for the game awards allowing brief game celebrations to interrupt their ad placement show.

This is my last podcast for this year, it's time to unwind and get some quality time with that backlog you neglect so much. You can replace all that unnecessary information in your brain with game titles. Happy gaming everyone.

Edit: just noticed I said Days Gone in my final list, Days Gone is obviously a cut above anything wading in the garbage tier.

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