2026's Best Games (and What's Still to Come)
Summary
Hosts Griffin McElroy, Chris Plant, and Ross Fruscik review their top games of 2026, highlighting titles like Pocopia, Mina the Hollower, and Romeo is a Deadman. They then preview upcoming releases, including Splatoon Raiders, Star Fox, and Marvel’s Wolverine. The episode features a humorous, skeptical deep dive into the announced Grinch 2 RTS MOBA and discussions on Control 2 and Fire Emblem.
Topics discussed
Intro and The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas
Host introductions and Patreon plug
Episode overview and ASPCA Pet Insurance ad
Best game of the year: Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Discussion on Mixtape and Perfect Tide
Review of Pragmata
Review of Monster Hunter Wilds
Critique of Resident Evil 9
Discussion on Orbit and other indie picks
Updates on Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hatred
Analysis of Marathon gameplay and design
Discussion on Titanium Court
Alienware gaming gear advertisement
Upcoming releases: Splatoon 5 and Rhythm Heaven
Upcoming releases: Fields of Misteries and Big Walk
Upcoming releases: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Upcoming releases: The Grinch 2 and Control 2
Upcoming releases: Minecraft Dungeons and GTA 6
Upcoming releases: Castlevania and Star Wars Racer
Reader recommendations for Action RPGs
Deep dive into EverQuest Legends
Update on Blueprints gameplay
Update on Persona 3 Reload
Outro and final game list recap
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