Join us this week as we work on positivity! Like, Andy positively loves ODST in the new Halo: Master Chief Collection for PC. Michael tries an even older game (like 1989) in Chip's Challenge 1. And we talk about the optional bosses in Final Fantasy XII: Zodiac Age.

We get so wild on food and cars there's literally no time for games this week. What a weird one. Hear about Andy's new family car and the new worries around modern ownership. What's a soup? Is Gazpacho a condiment? And, we take on the CRIMINAL Burger Topping Rankings put out by Defector (whom we normally respect and admire).

A garage door collapses. Another one opens? A huge slew of Microsoft news: Xbox Series X & S, the payment plan, ZeniMax Media & Bethesda purchase, Game Pass and even dropping Halo: ODST - all inside a week. JJ gets Super Mario 64 running natively on his PC. The Snackening has occurred in Blaseball. And, Michael puts on a clinic in Final Fantasy 12.

We discuss the final 3 episodes of season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery, as well as our initial thoughts on the series as a whole. You take the good, you take the bad, and you take the crazy (!) ending and you've got something pretty unique.

JJ has a heck of a time just getting Control to run, which ends in a fun game. But, that prompts us to chat about the new RTX 30xx series cards coming from nVidia. There were lots of details dropped about the new Xbox's and we also chat about the controversial Nintendo direct, some of us are more positive than others. And, of course, let's talk LEGO's.

A discussion on our pilot crews leads down a rabbit hole of old Dark Horse comics. Also, what's the problem with the new Galaxies Edge toy line at Target? Stick around to find out Motor Trends Snowspeeder of the Year.

During all this craziness, Andy needs a new car. What's the buying experience like nowadays? JJ does the drive-in. We answer a component class question. Blaseball is all fun and games until it turns on you. And, more on Final Fantasy XII - the battle system and gambits.

Brunswick stew, cold fruits and cast iron pans dominate the food time. Of course, we have the requisite sports review on Blaseball and Fantasy Football. The real talk hits on our shared Final Fantasy XII playthrough - it's gambit time, with lots of advice from Michael on his go to gambit setup.

Back to three hosts, we get to chat about camping, wildfires, pelicans, Blaseball, Jessica Telephone, the DC Fandome, SGDQ, Happyf33tz's Pump It Up! run, and yea, a bit of games.

The Summer Games Done Quick marathon is on! Michael and JJ have been watching. Many good runs are discussed. There is a Final Fantasy 12 check in, we learn what Monster Train is, and we talk about the Lego NES .