In this episode of the gaming podcast, join the hosts as they navigate through a quiet week in the gaming world. With Brian on a break until after Easter, it's the "Me and Scrag Show," offering an engaging discussion despite no major gaming releases this week. The hosts delve into the complexities of balancing gaming with a hectic work life, discussing the varying work schedules in their social circles and the rise of side hustles. Scrag shares his progress in Age of Empires, expressing the unique blend of anxiety and excitement competitive RTS games offer. They also discuss the addictive nature of phone games, drawing parallels with sports betting and lifestyle choices, touching on the universal struggle of moderating such hobbies despite their easy accessibility. This week’s gaming news covers the intriguing announcement of a new Silent Hill game set in 1960s Japan, which promises a distinct historical narrative. The excitement continues with the mention of Space Marines 3, assuring fans of continuity with the same developers at the helm. The episode also addresses scheduling conflicts between Path of Exile 2 and Last Epoch, highlighting the challenges developers face with back-to-back releases and how it impacts the gaming community. Listen in as they explore other gaming arena news, including the upcoming digital version of the Digimon card game, the state of the Assassin's Creed franchise, new VR headset innovations from Big Screen, and the anticipated return of Game Informer. They even touch on the end of Star Wars Hunters, the rise of new games like Wild Blue from the original Star Fox programmer, and exciting sales opportunities on Square Enix games. Through humor and insight, the hosts provide an engaging commentary suitable for the casual listener and the dedicated gamer alike. Don't miss this episode for a thoughtful reflection on gaming's past, present, and future.