Burnout-free video game coverage from podcast veterans. Join Garrett and Kyle every week as they get lost in games, pop culture, and everything they’re personally playing.
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Comic book nerds Assemble! In each episode, we discuss one superhero, character, villain, team, or ensemble from comic books, comics history, and their impact on our society. Join Chris and Lance as they have an equally nerdy and informative chat about comic book characters, comic creators, best stories, powers or abilities, media appearances, and what if scenarios. Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse BOOM!, IDW, and more! New episodes every Wednesday.
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News site/blog that focuses on Anime, video games, and all manners of geek culture. Come say hello at thegeeklygrind.com!
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Gratitude Geek is the podcast for female solopreneurs who are done with burnout, bro-marketing, and BS. Hosted by Kandas Rodarte—productivity coach, metastatic breast cancer thriver, and relationship marketing expert—this weekly show serves up practical business tips mixed with soulful conversations. It’s where getting real about entrepreneurship meets strategy, systems, and a shot of truth. Whether you’re a coach, creator, healer, marketer, or midlife business badass reinventing yourself, y ...
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The Freedom Business Podcast is your go-to show for coaches, trainers, and experts who want to build wildly profitable knowledge businesses without the 9-to-5 grind. Hosted by Siddharth Rajsekar®, India’s top digital coach, who’s led over 600,000 experts and built a thriving community of 30,000+ members. Dive into groundbreaking insights to grow your influence, impact, and income—all from anywhere. Join the movement to redefine education, empower leaders, and inspire families with every epis ...
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Chris and Jeremy discuss the literary and artistic masterwork by Tom King and Bilquis Evely. This Dark Horse series is nominated for 7 Eisner awards, and it's imaginative and thought provoking. Learn more about the creators, the characters, and our favorite moments from the series. warning: The comic discussion covers themes of suicide. If you or s…
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7 Brain Surgeries, 1 Mission (Advocating for Invisible Condition Patients) | Jeff Pearson
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50:12Jeff Pearson looks perfectly healthy—but his brain tells a very different story. In episode 276 of Gratitude Geek, host Kandas Rodarte chats with Jeff, a speaker, nonprofit founder, and host of Invisible Condition on e360tv. Born with hydrocephalus, Jeff has endured seven brain surgeries, six of them in just over a decade. But instead of giving up,…
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How to Rewrite Your Fear | Fletcher Ellingson
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58:34In this emotionally grounding episode of Gratitude Geek, Kandas Rodarte welcomes back author and mindset coach Fletcher Ellingson to explore how we can build emotional resilience in a world that feels increasingly chaotic. We dive into Fletcher’s signature framework from his book The Practice of Feeling Good — and unpack how fear is often just a st…
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Not-E3 has concluded. A mad dash through trailers. A dizzying assault of the senses. What stood out? What got lost? Well first, Garrett got a Switch, and we sat down and played a big chunk of Mario Kart World. Sony State of Play, Summer Game Fest and Xbox showcase all tackled in order. Our list might not match yours, but we all walked away with the…
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The ONLY Video Strategy Female Solopreneurs Over 40 Need | Jason Zygadlo
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49:30Are you a female solopreneur over 40 looking to stand out in 2025? Discover how video can transform your business, build real connections, and help you shine in a crowded market—no matter what you’ve overcome. Jason Zygadlo joins me for episode 274 of Gratitude Geek to explore the power of personalized video, authentic branding, and how his nonprof…
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We’ve got a big channel update video out over on the Grinding Gear YouTube channel right now. Go give it a watch to see our new studio setup and hear what’s in store for what might be the next ten+ years of our lives. Nightreign is dominating our minds and while it’s not perfect, that’s also what’s great about it. We have ideas, the internet has id…
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Invisible Income Killers: 6 Layers Blocking Your Coaching Profits
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13:52If your coaching income isn’t growing, it’s not your strategy—it’s what’s happening under the hood. In this podcast, I reveal the 6 hidden layers silently killing your profits—and how to break through them fast. Join our mastermind - https://sidz.co/quantumBy Siddharth Rajsekar
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Good games are good. And we’ve played some GOOD games. We didn’t know we needed to play Blue Prince but we love it, and must play more. Monster Train 2 is more of the same, which is a very good thing. Final Fantasy XIV unleashed is Field Operation patch and its a solid compliment to the game, though many say they aren’t returning to play it. Elden …
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Fresh from being featured in the Thunderbolts*, Lance and Chris decided to tackle the golden guardian of Good, Sentry. Oh, and the void too. We discuss his origin, powers, publication history, creators, and some realities about dealing with mental health. Please enjoy! If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or depression, pleas…
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This is Why 99% of Creators Don’t Succeed on YouTube | Jake Thomas
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47:53If your YouTube titles aren’t getting clicks, your content isn’t getting seen. Period. In episode 273 of Gratitude Geek, I sit down with Jake Thomas, the self-proclaimed YouTube title nerd behind CreatorHooks.com, who’s written 1,000s of titles responsible for nearly 100 million views. We unpack the psychology of why people click, how to avoid comm…
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The Indian Coaching Industry Is Going Through A Reset Phase
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18:35Learn more about how the Indian Coaching Industry is going through a major reset and 7 factors to get on the winning side.By Siddharth Rajsekar
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Avoiding Costly Solopreneur Mistakes | Roger Pearson
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38:02You can have a killer product and a beautiful website… and still lose thousands. In episode 272, I chat with Roger Pearson—an IRS Enrolled Agent with over 50 years of experience in business—about the most common (and costly) mistakes entrepreneurs make when it comes to finances, taxes, and business structure. Roger shares the three foundational pil…
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Grab your briefcase of your biggest words, gaming is doing the thing again. Bungie has been caught stealing art, but it’s not just art, it’s the whole look of Marathon. Ai Vader is dropping F-bombs in Fortnite. WoW housing is real, though they were a bit secretive about what could be shared. Magic the Gathering is doing great though. All this and m…
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I want to go off topic on this podcast. Do you want to know about all the other stuff I like to do other than just digital coaching? This podcast is for you.By Siddharth Rajsekar
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Thunderbolts* (Spoiler Movie Review) and FCBD 2025
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1:00:25Hey there loyal listeners! Jeremy and Lance are back with a spoiler filled review of Thunderbolts* as well as a recap of Free Comic Book Day 2025! Movies and free comics, what more can a nerd ask for?! You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a commen…
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Why Talking About Dying Makes Life Better | Nikki the Death Doula
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40:46What if talking about death actually helped us live better? In episode 271 of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with Nikki Smith, an INELDA-certified death doula and grief coach, to explore the often-avoided topic of dying—and why it's time to stop pretending we’ll live forever. Nikki shares: How a death doula supports the d…
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Sick hosts, but sick games! GTA 6 has a release date and trailer 2 is out. World of Warcraft is giving players a way to play with a single button. The Final Fantasy Magic the Gathering set is now the fastest selling pre-order ever. Elden Ring Nightreign is looking real good. All this and a big dose of thanks from our sickness addled brains.…
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270: Andrew Frazier Unpopular Opinions That Could Save Your Business
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41:45Is your business stuck because of what you think you know? In this episode of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with entrepreneurship educator Andrew Frazier to explore the unpopular truths that small business owners need to hear. Andrew shares what thousands of coaching sessions have taught him about: Why not every business…
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269: Chris Troka talks Human Touch Automation
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50:42AI and automation are game-changers, but they can feel a little... well, robotic. In this episode, I sit down with strategic marketing expert Chris Troka to talk about how solopreneurs can automate workflows without losing the personal connection that makes small businesses thrive. Chris shares his journey from wedding DJ to automation expert and g…
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268: Kim Beam on Building a Feel-Good Business
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49:38What happens when you build a business that feels good? In episode 268, I sit down with intuitive healer and spiritual joy guide Kim Beam to explore how aligning your business with joy, gratitude, and purpose can lead to unexpected success and healing. Kim shares her journey from personal struggles to powerful breakthroughs, including how she turne…
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267: 12X Boxing Champion Cam F. Awesome on Positive Self-Talk
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51:55In episode 267 of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, I interview Cam F. Awesome, a 12-time national boxing champion turned motivational speaker. Cam shares his journey from facing setbacks in the Olympic trials to embracing the mindset of a champion. We chat about the role of positive self-talk in overcoming challenges and building resilience—an essential…
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The Roundtable assembles once more. All elustrious members have returned: Jesse Cox, Okaymage and Preachgaming. The cloud has lifted and celebrations ring out over the internet as MSQ returns. But who is the real bad of this expansion? Is it the new Calyx or is there a more sinister face in plain view? Will baby king say "I'm in"? Will the crew agr…
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Chris joins Jeremy and Lance to recap his WonderCon weekend and the boys talk about their shared third day's activities. Mentions include: Matt Emmons, Council of Frogs - https://www.secondatbestpress.com/products/the-council-of-frogs Custom Minifigs - Veuxtoys.com Cool 80's themed shirts and mugs - Nurdluv.com Rick Lopez- https://www.instagram.com…
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266: Alex Sanfilippo on the Business of Podcasting
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42:45In episode 266, I chat with Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, about what it really takes to grow a podcast—and a business—through guesting, hosting, and collaboration. We explore tools, monetization, content repurposing, and how community drives success in podcasting. 🎧 Full show notes: http://kandasrodarte.com/266 Gratitude Geek is part of the…
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Switch 2 is switching it up, with more expensive games? The line-up is unconvincing, but has some mysterious gems. Our WoW Hardcore adventure is underway with Jocat, Squidsena and Girl_DM. Lots of details on our dangerous adventures. FF14 got hard. We’ve said that before but the expansion keeps getting harder. All this and more.…
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Two episodes in one week?! We continue our WonderCon coverage, discussing panels, comic finds and original art! Jeremy joins Lance once again to reminisce over the magic that is WonderCon. You will also hear from a few Sewer Boyz about their upcoming kickstarter, link below! Day 2! Day 2! Day 2! Be sure to back Sewer Boyz 2 and their remix of Giant…
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It's that magical time of year again, WonderCon!!! Jeremy, Weston aka Arcane Anthems and Lance recap their adventures from day 1 of WonderCon. We talk comics, creators, panels, original art and burning our hands on hot syrup??? Day 1! Day 1! Day 1! You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long…
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265: How Joshua Dalzelle Built a Sci-Fi Empire Without a Publisher
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56:26In episode 265 of Gratitude Geek, I chat with bestselling indie sci-fi author Joshua Dalzelle, who garnered enormous success without the backing of a traditional publisher. 🚀 Joshua shares his journey from self-publishing his first novel to selling millions of copies and earning a loyal fanbase. We chat about: ✅ How Joshua leveraged self-publishing…
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264: Nate Morse Talks Attracting Clients on LinkedIn
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46:13Nate Morse joins Kandas Rodarte on episode 264 of the Gratitude Geek Podcast to share how solopreneurs can turn LinkedIn connections into paying clients. Nate, a LinkedIn strategist and entrepreneur, explains how to move beyond job searching and use LinkedIn as a relationship-building tool. He breaks down the importance of optimizing your profile, …
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Mrhappy joins us for a look at the 7.2 FFXIV Patch and a history lesson!SupportOurBromance.com or we’ll make you job simpler!By Garrett Weinzierl & Kyle Fergusson
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It's time for the clown princess of crime, the chaotic anti-heroine of the DC universe, Harley Quinn. Is she good, bad, or just messed up? Either way, Lance and Chris have a lot of fun delving in to the origins of this beloved character, her abilities, many adaptations, essential reads, random facts, and publication history. Jump on in, puddin'! Yo…
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263: Heather Edwards on Transforming Lives Through Arts Education
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48:19In episode 263, Kandas Rodarte sits down with Heather Edwards, founder of AhHa!Broadway, an arts education organization based in New York City. As part of Podcasthon 2025, an international week of podcasts promoting non-profits, Heather shares how AhHa!Broadway has adapted to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding its reach through succ…
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Jesse Cox returns to the show and we have a big deep dive on the upcoming 7.2 patch named “Seekers of Eternity”. An intense three months of content are lined up ahead of us, including the Occult Crescent field operation, which Jesse is keen to explore the lore gravatas of. Naturally eyes turn to the MSQ on the horizon, with cooks a’ plenty on a mom…
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How to Stop Holding Yourself Back In this episode of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, Noah St. John, the "Father of Afformations®," reveals how to break free from "success anorexia" and rewire your brain for lasting success. Discover how to overcome self-limiting beliefs, the number one mistake entrepreneurs make, and actionable tips to create a mindset…
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Wilds and Wyoming! Garrett and Kyle return from giving a lecture at the University of Wyoming and tell stories of their journey. Garrett got touched by snow, Kyle praises Steamdeck. Wilds Chapter 3 spoiler warning! We have a passionate chat about the story so far in Wilds and it’s hits and misses. T-rex doesn’t want to be fed, he wants to hunt. Yos…
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Just in time for Daredevil: Born Again, Lance and Chris deep dive into the dastardly doings of the Kingpin of Crime, Wilson Fisk. This Spider-Man baddy and Daredevil arch-nemesis is a fascinating study of a how a man with no superpowers can weild great power to achieve his nefarious goals. You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five…
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261: Michael V. Morgan on the Power of Networking
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46:09In this episode of Gratitude Geek, I sit down with Michael V. Morgan, author of The Power of Networking, to discuss the essential strategies for building and maintaining meaningful professional connections. Whether you're a solopreneur, entrepreneur, or career professional, networking can open doors to new opportunities and long-term success. Micha…
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260: David Jenyns on the 7 Steps to Systemize Your Business
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47:07What if the secret to business freedom wasn’t working harder, but working smarter? In episode 260 of Gratitude Geek, I chat with David Jenyns, founder of SYSTEMology, about the power of systems in business. David shares his seven-step process for systemization, explaining how small business owners can streamline operations, save time, and increase …
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Long time requested guest Rurikhan joins the episode for a massive Monster Hunter breakdown. New players Garrett and Kyle get a glimpse at the development history and evolution of the franchise as we approach the much anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds release. Pack with tips, tricks and stories for Hunters of every level (in particular for the World…
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259: Kristoff Morrow on Turning Struggles into Success
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39:41In this powerful episode, award-winning journalist and fantasy author Kristof Morrow shares his incredible journey of overcoming childhood trauma, living with Tourette’s syndrome, and finding success in writing, self-publishing, and viral marketing on TikTok. Kristof dives into his experiences in journalism, his transition into fantasy literature, …
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Like the monsters hunt, this episode is sneaking up on ya. Garrett and Kyle spend the week diving DEEP into Monster Hunter World, even exploring the beta for Monster Hunter Wilds last night. In short, smitten. After a rough run in with the game 2 years ago, the GG boys forsook the hunt, but have fallen in love with this meety RPG. During a quite ti…
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Sam Wilson (Captain America and The Falcon)
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49:20In honor of the upcoming release of Captain America: Brave New World, we break down the comic history of Sam Wilson aka Captain America aka The Falcon! Strap on the red, white and blues... it's time to soar like an eagle... er, I mean falcon... falcon makes more sense for this... A special thanks you Wiley publications for sending us a PDF of their…
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258: Electra Govoni on Top Mistakes New Business Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them!)
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46:13In episode 258 of Gratitude Geek, I sit down with Electra Govoni to uncover the biggest mistakes new business owners make—and how to sidestep them. From financial missteps to ineffective systems, Electra shares insights from her journey as a software engineer turned business coach. She dives into the importance of understanding net income, establis…
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Victorious and offline. Garrett and Kyle have completed their savage journey for the moment with the downing of Wicked Thunder last night in FFXIV. Their month long journey comes to a close just in time to catch a wave of Monster Hunter Wilds beta play next week. Weapons shall be selected, monsters shall be hit with them. WoW flexes an upcoming hou…
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257: Dr. Robert Wolf on Survival, Generational Trauma, and the Power of Remembrance
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45:56In episode 257 of Gratitude Geek, I’m honored to speak with Dr. Robert J. Wolf, author of Not a Real Enemy, whose powerful personal story offers profound lessons on resilience, gratitude, and the impact of history. Dr. Wolf, the son of a Holocaust survivor, shares insights on how remembering history and fighting against hate are crucial in today’s …
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Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong Finale ft Jordan Morris (Youth Group)
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57:11Comedy writer, podcaster, comic writer and recurring guest on Good Mythical Morning, Jordan Morris, returns to break down the finale to Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong as well as his YA horror-comedy graphic novel, Youth Group! Follow Jordan on Instagram @jordandavidmorris Be sure to check out Jordan's HILARIOUS podcasts: Free With Ads and Jorda…
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256: Adam Zuckerman talks Succession Planning for Solopreneurs (and Beekeeping)
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49:08In this episode of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte welcomes Adam Zuckerman of Buried in Work to discuss the often-overlooked but critical topic of estate and succession planning for solopreneurs and micropreneurs. Adam shares invaluable insights into why planning for the unexpected is essential for safeguarding your business, easing…
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Games approach! Xbox Developer Direct, Switch 2, and games-that-feel-safe-from GTA. Garrett and Kyle also enter the news cycle of FF14 and find it full of assumptions. The odd thing is that all these assumptions are true, but it does make for some odd coverage. We do have some facts though. 7.2 live letter approaches and the next big wave of conten…
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