GWJ Conference Call Episode 1003

Rich and Amanda ring in the new year with games they're looking forward to in 2026. Games You Can Play Now: Swordhaven: The Iron Conspiracy, Shantytown, and Blue Prince.  To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

Rich and Amanda are joined by Remap co-founder and podcast host Rob Zacny to talk about Game of the Year lists and recency bias. Games: Master of Command, Tavern Keeper early access, and Swordhaven: The Iron Conspiracy.. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

Rich, Daryl, Andrew, and Amanda dive into Part 2 of Episode 1000 listener and host emails. Games: Whispers of the House, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Ace Combat 7, Death Howl, Cyclopean: The Great Abyss, Octopath Traveler 2 . To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes.

1000! With such a notable milestone, we decided to pack it with as many hosts could fit in the room to chat about games, memories, and community.  Aaron, Amanda, Andrew, Chris, Eleima, Julian, Rich, and Sean also read listener and host write-in submissions. Between the breaks, you'll also hear recorded submissions from some familiar voices. Games: Blue Prince, Destiny 2, Baby Steps, Subnautica, and more. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes

Amanda, Daryl, and Rich gather to chat about games and the upcoming 1000th episode! Games: Demonschool, Stellaris: Console Edition, Phantom Brigade, Pacific Drive, and Fountains. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links and Show Notes.

Amanda and Glendon sit down to chat about games: BALL X PIT, Winter Burrow, Arc Raiders, Power wash Simulator 2. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes.

Aaron and Rich are joined by Oli Clarke Smith, Game Director & Co-founder at Kaizen Game Works to talk about Promise Mascot Agency, Paradise Killer, and the experience of creating their games. Games: Raidou Remastered, Wartorn, Arc Raiders, Full Metal Schoolgirl, Rogue Flight, and Possessor(s). To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes.

Amanda, Beto, and Rich sit down to chat about games and gaming sidebars. Games: Dark Quest 4, Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes, Arcs (boardgame), Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment (book). To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes.

Aaron, Rich, and Amanda discuss an autopsy of the spooky season. Games: The Seance of Blake Manor, Easy Delivery Co., Absolum, and a Switch 2 check-in. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes.

Rich, Amanda, and Aaron chat about the deployment of nostalgia. Games: Once Upon a Katamari, Dispatch, The Secret of Weepstone demo, and Absolum. To contact us, email [email protected]! Send us your thoughts on the show, pressing issues you want to talk about, or whatever else is on your mind. Links & Show Notes.