Show Notes
We kick off 2026 by crowning our Game of the Year for 2025, breaking down each host’s top 10 before revealing a final pick that might surprise you. We also chat about the co-op gem Jump Space, the future of gaming subscriptions, and dive deep into a spoiler-filled discussion on Ghost of Yotei after nearly 60 hours of play.
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