Wanderstop Deconstructs Cozy Games

The Alters is a sci-fi fueled family-drama, and plus our full spoilers story review for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. 

The PlayStation State of Play gave us a closer look at the upcoming Ghost of Yotei! Plus, we take a walk down the backlog and play Ghost of Tsushima to get hyped about the sequel.

What does Wanderstop teach us about burnout and video games? Settle in for some affirmations and health-forward conversation about limitations and rest! 

Dune: Awakening is a spice-y survival RPG, and we've got some highlights from Summer Showcase season and Steam Next Fest!

An emotionally devastating JRPG from France solidifies itself as a serious GOTY contender. PLUS: some thoughts on turn-based games as a whole. 

The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion has finally received its rumored Remaster! PLUS: Polygon has been sold, and much of its staff laid off, so we do a crash-course in why games journalism matters.

Blue Prince is our first must-play game of the year! PLUS: Tax credit changes in Québec threaten the dev scene in one of Canada's most populous provinces. 

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a nerd game for history nerds, and we liked it! PLUS: the business case for the Nintendo Switch 2. 

Split Fiction reaches for new heights after the success of It Takes Two! Plus: R.E.P.O. joins the likes of Lethal Company, Among Us, and Phasmophobia as high-quality content bait.  Honourable Mentions: The Pit, Triangle Strategy, and how to plan a wedding.

We finally play the final game in SuperGiant Games catalogue: Pyre! Plus, Trevor drops a bit of a bomb into the World of Warcraft competitive scene. Trevor's Video Essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUwGkC88sO8&ab_channel=Aqual Reddit Thread + Spreadsheet:  https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitiveWoW/comments/1j20qjp/an_analysis_and_comparison_of_cutting_edge_guilds/