Show Notes
There is never, ever enough time to game. This week's episode dares to dream of a world in which we have nothing to do: no obligations, no commuting, no structure. Basically, 2020.
If the world were to shut down again, what are the games that you'd finally love to play? Is there an epic RPG you just can't see yourself completing, or an open-world multiplayer game that requires too much commitment? If time were no object, how would you spend it (assuming it's video game-related)?
But before those big questions, the Boys catch up on what they've been playing. Pierre's taken counsel on a dungeon crawler, Sarah finds themselves in a power struggle in Downing Street and Glenn's getting scarily interactive with his TV.
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Games Mentioned in this week's episode:
Baldur's Gate
RuneScape
Castlevania
Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Dark Souls
Baldur's Gate III
Cyberpunk 2077
Observation
Chrono Trigger
Unhinged
007: First Light
Until Dawn
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Sherlock Purr
Stardew Valley
Minecraft
No. 10: Full Confidence
Frostpunk 2
Terra Invicta
Sea of Thieves
Animal Crossing
RV There Yet?
Baby Steps
Chained Together
Fortnite
Civilization V
Counter-Strike
Final Fantasy VII
Call of Duty: Warzone
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