526: Rhythm Heaven Groove Demo and Our Top Games of 2026 So Far
Summary
Hosts Trey, Jeremy, and John discuss the Rhythm Heaven Groove demo, debating its mechanics and headphone lag issues. They anticipate the Star Fox 64 3D release, analyzing its arcade-style gameplay and AR avatar features. The episode also covers updates on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s minigames, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Trey’s experience with PS Plus titles like Guitar Hero III and Final Fantasy XVI.
Topics discussed
Intro, 4th of July, and Rho ad
Rhythm Heaven demo and gameplay mechanics
Star Fox 64 3D remake and VR features
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Golden Saucer minigames
Guitar Man: The Game review
Final Fantasy XVI gameplay and lore discussion
Baby Steps: The Awkward Running Game
Patreon break and ad read
To a T gameplay and news aggregator app
Algorithm ads and Skeletor videos
Year-end game wrap-up and favorites
Upcoming releases: Metroid, Citizen Sleeper, Tekken
Switch 2 leaks and physical vs digital debate
Steam Deck OLED and D Brand accessories
Resident Evil, Steven Seagal, and Cubite Direct
Outro, E3 memories, and final ads
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