I was never able to get into Dwarf Fortress, but that’s awesome that there’s a rogue like mode coming out!

I actually own Returnal on PS5 but never gave it much of a thought. It sounds like it’s worth trying though!

I sunk 25 hours into Balatro the first weekend I had it on PC. Also bought the mobile version when it came out, and have put an embarrassing amount of time into it.

I’ve beat all the levels of vampire survivors too! I forgot- I was OBSESSED when it first came out

Thank you! I have binding of Isaac wishlisted. I watched some gameplay of Risk of Rain and it didn’t grab me. I’ll check out the other recs.

Wishlisted! Just an FYI the thumbnail has a typo (along with the end of the trailer)- it shows the “18ht” attic

Wasteland 3 is one of the games that I wish I could play again for the first time. Not new, but I can’t recommend it enough.

“Hey! Listen!”

Wishlisted and following with great interest.

I hear that. Playing games set in snowy areas make me feel cold, so I grab myself an extra blanket and turn on the fireplace for those levels/areas. If your brain is reading underground=confined then it’s not something a blanket or sweater helps. Even if you don’t feel trapped perse it makes sense that you crave open areas. I’m curious whether games that are set in huge dungeons like Hollow Knight, or some of the Skyrim dungeons, trigger the same emotions.

Love it!

Have you tried a design where it has a mustache for a mouth? As another lemming described, wider and wavy at the bottom. And then it can move up and down when it talks?

Edit: quick and dirty mockup. This would be my vote

Slay the Spire spawned a ton of deck builder roguelites.

There’s precedent though. Alcohol and tobacco have significant restrictions on marketing material. I would argue that firearms should fall into the same category.

My impression was the same- eye roll at the “videogames cause violence” argument that’s been beaten to death, but I actually think they may have a point when it comes to marketing.

Sadly, I also think that COD is a military recruitment strategy (Boy Boy did a video breaking down the way the American recruiters use COD to capture a certain demographic) so I don’t think this lawsuit will go anywhere. Thought-provoking though.

Hmm… A perfectly neutral review with a share of the wording from the contract is nothing but factual, and I believe could be argued to be non disparaging?

There’s actually a comment to the effect that they had zero communication with Bethesda, but still wish they had been given earlier notice.

I got xcom 2(200 ish hours) and slay the Spire (500+ hours) from humble bundle.

One of us! One of us! CAW CAWW!

Whoa whoa whoa. Thats some dangerous words. Slay the Spire is highly addictive.

Not unless you’re also upgrading your display. It always comes down to the weakest link in the chain.

I wonder if this is a new story-teller?

Edit: disregard. I read the gog page. Seems fun! I was just kinda hoping for a mix of Cassandra and Randy- progression with some randomness thrown in, ya know?

I’m sorry to hear that your mental health is shaky at the moment. I hope things get better for you soon, friend.

My headcanon is inceneroar is based on whatever the weartiger guy is cosplaying as.

https://dragonquest.fandom.com/wiki/Weartiger

https://m.bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Incineroar_(Pokémon)

Overcooked, Moving Out (I think 2 players) and Trine, I think all have already been mentioned.

Ultimate Chicken Horse

Another option that hasnt come up- Jackbox is more like a party game but can be a ton of fun.

I still do the daily challenges fairly often, since it’s a fun way to play differently than I normally do. The other day I ran a reflex and concentrate deck on the silent with panache and holy cow was that powerful synergy. I never bothered with concentrate before.

One of us! One of us!

I’ve tried to get into other deck builder roguelikes and just. keep. Crawling back.

I didn’t think it would be the type of game I’d be into.

I’ve bought it on 3 systems and have probably over 500 hours.

GTA V taxi challenge.

There’s a certain area on the map where if you ask a taxi to hurry, they have a very low success rate of actually making it to your destination. I have a great time rooting for the next driver to make it further than the previous. I’ve never had one make it all the way.

https://gameranx.com/updates/id/27826/article/gta-5-find-new-thrills-with-the-taxi-driver-ai-challenge/

I find that I can connect with characters more in a video game than a movie. It’s interaction on a different level.

I agree that some games want you to overlook poor game play for their story, but many people enjoy games with stories so I don’t see that going away any time soon.

I think its also a way for the current studio to say that it doesn’t necessarily support or agree with the “outdated content” without removing it which would make fans angry.