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Microsoft's cross-platform success, upcoming remasters like Gears of War and Echo the Dolphin, and speculation around a Xbox-branded handheld got real this week. We debate about console competition, exclusivity, and digital storefront strategies, particularly Epic Games’ new developer incentives. They really wanna get the deals. Underwater level phobias. The new GTA trailer, and loads more!
GAMES PLAYED
JON
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
SCOTT
Kingdom Come Deliverance II
ESO, ES4, Skyrim
More Tsushima
BEAU
Heroes of the Storm
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We discussed upcoming games like DOOM: The Dark Ages and Borderlands 4, along with delays for Grand Theft Auto 6 (now May 2026). Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 was praised for its stunning art, engaging combat, and emotional storytelling, though some criticized its timing mechanics. Sunderfolk, a couch co-op tactical RPG using phones as controllers, was highlighted for its seamless multiplayer and creative gameplay. We also touched on Ghost of Tsushima's satisfying ending and Overwatch 3's mobile MOBA announcement, which sparked mixed reactions. Lastly, we shared listener feedback and teased a potential Shadowdark campaign.
GAMES PLAYED
SCOTT
Virtua Cop. (You heard me.)
JON
Beat Ghost of Tsushima
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Fortnite
BEAU
Sunderfolk V Rising
More MTG!
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The usual fun CORE time, including a shadow drop of a remastered Oblivion that impresses with modern graphics and UI while preserving some nostalgic jank. Excitement and skepticism around Nintendo Switch 2 preorders and supply issues. Also Sunderfolk, a co-op RPG using mobile phones as controllers, and a new Star Wars tactical RPG in the style of XCOM. All the games we played. And catching factual flaws in game history.
GAMES PLAYED
SHARED
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Tempest Rising
SCOTT
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion III
More Ghost of Tsushima
Minishoot Adventures
JON
ShadowDark
CyberPunk 2077
Blue Prince
Ghost of Tsushima
BEAU
Age of Wonders 4
SKALD Against the Black Priory
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
Magic: the Gathering
Valheim
Heroes of the Storm
StarCraft II
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We discussed Bungie’s reveal of the new extraction shooter Marathon, with mixed reactions—Scott liked the visuals, but none were excited by the genre really. We praised Baldur’s Gate 3’s final patch, talking new subclasses and full crossplay. Oblivion is rumored to be getting a remaster, as soon as next week, and sparking hope for a future Morrowind remake. We criticized PS5 price hikes and gushed over collector’s editions like the Doom “Will it Run” box, that none of us will own.
GAMES PLAYED
Scott
Crashlands 2
Return to Monkey Island
Ghost of Tsushima
Jon
Blue Prince
The Last of Us Part 2
WorldBox: God Simulator
Ghost of Tsushima
Baldur's Gate 3
Cyberpunk 2077
Beau
Dreamhaven’s Wildgate
Runescape: Dragonwilds
Tarkir: Dragonstorm (MTG Arena Drafts)
Valheim
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Let's talk about a Dole Whip. Not really. Assassin’s Creed Shadows gets positive reviews despite pre-release backlash. Marvel scrapped plans for a shared gaming universe. Hasbro ponders Baldur’s Gate’s future without Larian. Wizards of the Coast cancels Project Sigil, a failed virtual tabletop. Steam surpasses consoles, but new games struggle. 8BitDo controllers challenge Xbox and PlayStation. And lots more including your calls and texts!
GAMES PLAYED
SCOTT
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
PixelJunk Shooter 1+2 Ultimate
Star of Providence
BEAU
FF7 Remake hard mode challenges
Pirate Yakuza
FF7 classic with mods
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Lets discuss video game tariffs, the decline of physical media, and GameStop’s potential Bitcoin investment. We highlight Sega’s success in 2024, the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remaster, and play a "Guess the Game" segment featuring Dragon Age: Origins. Scott reviews ZEPHON and Two Point Museum, and a listener claims Age of Wonders 4 is better than Civ VII. And loads more.
GAMES PLAYED
SHARED
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
SCOTT
ZEPHON
Two Point Museum
Jackbox Survey Scramble
JON
FF 7 Rebirth
BEAU
FF 7 Rebirth
Magic Arena: Aetherdrift
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That game got delayed AGAIN, and we are starting to wonder if we will ever play a new Fable game ever again. Also the big games of March 2025, Warner Bros shuts down a load of dev teams, and no one likes it, and that means no Wonder Woman. Assassin's Creed Shadows had a leaky thing happen. Tony Hawk 3+4 are happening! Dear Martha Game Show! All the games we played, your feedback and calls, and loads more on this episode of CORE!
GAMES PLAYED
SHARED
Avowed
SCOTT
Die in The Dungeon
New WoW patch
JON
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Monster Hunter Wilds - intro
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Marvel Rivals is very successful! So why the layoffs? Let's talk about it. Plus, MS has a new AI that will make games for you. Epic sold a decent number of games in 2024. Will Magic finally get Jon? There will be a Monster Train 2 and we are excited. Dear Martha! All the games we played! Your feedback and more!
GAMES PLAYED
SHARED PLAY THIS WEEK
Avowed
SCOTT
Dawnfolk
Sunday Rivals
Civ 7
Age of Wonders 4.
JON
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
BEAU
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
WoW SoD
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Does it take three weeks to dig a hole? In indie video games it does. Let's talk about the radical overhaul coming to Overwatch 2. Plus, Avowed is out TODAY! Playstation's latest State of Play breakdown. Speaking of which, PSN was down while the Super Bowl raged on. Valve banned mobile-style ads in Steam. (good!) Dear Martha! The games we played, and LOTS more!
GAMES PLAYED
SHARED
Civ VII
SCOTT
Reality Break
Rift of The Necromancer (demo)
Death Must Die
JON
No Man's Sky
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
BEAU
Overwatch 2
Soulframe
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We look ahead to the big games of February like Civilization VII, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Avowed, Monster Hunter Wilds, and more. We tackle your hard hitting questions on a slow news week. Plus more of what we've been playing with games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, UFO 50, No Man's Sky had another update, V Rising, Learning Factory, and more. We also have Dear Martha letters, dragon beef, strange asides, and somehow even more in store on CORE!
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Microsoft held an Xbox stream, and showed off upcoming titles Ninja Gaiden 4, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and DOOM: The Dark Ages. Oh, and dropped Ninja Gaiden 2 BLACK out of nowhere. Plus other news like EA cutting expectations WAY back, Endless Legend II got announced. Gamepass getting Heroes next month? A'nd a load of other stuff. Including Dear Martha, and your feedback. Tuck in! It's a big helping th is week.
GAMES PLAYED
SHARED
Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
SCOTT
Ninja Gaiden 2 BLACK
Thank Goodness You're Here
Wall World
Lonely Mountain: Snowriders
Started Aliens: Dark Descent
JON
The First Berserker: Khazan - Demo
The Roottrees
Cat Quest
Resident Evil
More Dynasty Warriors: Origins
BEAU
V Rising 1.0
Witchfire
Age of Darkness
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Did we get a Switch 2 announcement? Maybe. Plus Suicide Squad is donzo. PGA Tour 2025 lets you play as Shooter McGavin. Someone made it so you can play DOOM from INSIDE a PDF file. We got a game finally coming from Bonfire. Dear Martha! The games we played and a load of your texts and emails. Also, who is Worm Person Jim?
GAMES PLAYED
SHARED
Dungeon Crawler
SCOTT
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
LEGO 2K Drive
WoW
Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones
JON
Dynasty Warriors: Origins
The Roottrees are Dead
Final Fantasy VII Remake
George A. Romero's Resident Evil
BEAU
Heroes of the Storm
BG3
WoW
Marvel Rivals
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