Are our phones and social media algorithms hijacking our brains? In this episode of No More Respawns, we have a deep discussion about our internet usage, phone addiction, and the "dopamine drip feed" that keeps us doom scrolling through TikTok and Reddit. We look at our own screen time habits and talk about how algorithms are designed to keep us hooked.We also recap the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, giving our thoughts on the big announcements like Monster Hunter Stories 3, Once Upon a Katamari, and Persona 3 Reload. Plus, Ben gives his hands-on impressions of the demo for Square Enix's new HD-2D action RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales.In our recent plays, Ryan is back into his Baldur's Gate 3 campaign and has finally reached Chapter 3 of Deltarune! We also cover the new Phasmophobia update, the retro fun of Mario Paint and SoulCalibur II on Nintendo Switch Online, Ben's quest to unlock the Donkey Kong theme in Tetris 99, and Ryan's addiction to the indie game The King is Watching.Tune in for all this, plus a nostalgic look back at a 10-year-old Banjo-Kazooie playthrough! Let us know your thoughts on screen time and dopamine in the comments.TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Intro & Ben's Retro Banjo-Kazooie Playthrough(05:15) What We've Been Playing: Baldur's Gate 3, Deltarune, Tetris 99 & more(15:45) Gaming News: Nintendo Direct Recap & Phasmophobia Update(21:00) Main Topic: Internet Addiction, Dopamine, and Doom Scrolling(31:30) Outro & Mini-Game#podcast #gaming #nintendo