Our top games of the year so far
Summary
Harrison and Nick discuss recent movies like The Housemaid and Gears of War, while sharing updates on their fantasy football leagues and Nick’s struggles with his toddler’s sleep. The hosts dive deep into Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Wave, with Nick praising its massive scope and Harrison planning to pause it for Gears of War. They also review new releases, including the first-person Souls-like Dark Wardus and the 2D survival horror game Silver Pines, before wrapping up with their top 10 games of the year so far.
Topics discussed
Episode 327 Intro and Tuesday scheduling
Discussion on the movie 'Welcome to Rackham City'
Toddler sleep struggles and consulting a specialist
Weekly weather warnings and fantasy football league
Fire Emblem: Engage story arcs (Dietrich and War Arc)
Gears of War: Reloaded gameplay and sales performance
Gears of War multiplayer issues and community drama
Fire Emblem: Engage character routes and replayability
Fire Emblem comparisons and GBA remaster wishes
First impressions of the new first-person Souls-like
Review of the 2D survival horror game 'Silver Fines'
Upcoming Switch 2 releases and physical vs digital
Harrison's Top 10 games of the year list
Nick's Top 10 games of the year list
Backlog of games to play and upcoming releases
Additional games played and future wishlist
Prioritizing upcoming Switch 2 titles
Nintendo's commitment to physical game sales
GTA 6 news, PC launch window, and console prices
GTA 6 launch impact on economy and retail
GTA 6 midnight launch plans and sealed box strategy
Upcoming 2025 game releases and closing remarks
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