Best Game Time With Manny Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 283 - Have You Heard of Fortnite 59:35

5d ago59:35

59:35

Original Switch princes increasing, THQ announcing games, and recording on the correct day! It's a banger of a podcast.I started playing Fortnite in the year of our lord 2025, and Matt continued to play the Saboteur!By Manny

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Episode 282 - Oh Banana 1:49:05

12d ago1:49:05

1:49:05

The schedule has been a bit off due to rescheduled recordings but at least this one is going up on a Sunday! Hopefully next week we can resume the regular schedule.However, that doesn't mean this is a light episode! We chat about some Nintendo news (sadly the day before the partner direct), Supermassive layoffs, and the Steam/Itch.io payment proces…

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Master Your Nervous System: Tactical Breathing for Speakers with Manny Rodriguez - 322 58:13

16d ago58:13

58:13

“Just breathe” is one of the most common pieces of advice given to speakers and performers who feel anxious about stepping onto the stage (be that online or in person) — but what if the way you’re breathing is actually making things worse? Breathing might seem like an automatic function, but the truth is, most of us are doing it wrong… and it’s cos…

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Episode 281 - DK Eve 1:43:52

21d ago1:43:52

1:43:52

Just like every other time we record on an odd day I forgot to upload this for almost two weeks! If you're still interested you can listen to us react to the insane Microsoft layoffs and then talk a bunch about Viva Pinata!By Manny

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Breath, Tone, and the Art of Not Sounding Boring with Bailey Massey - 321 54:16

1M ago54:16

54:16

“Finding your voice” might sound like a personal development cliché, but for speakers and leaders, it’s the secret weapon that too many overlook. As a speaker your voice is your most important tool and mastering how to use it to its fullest effect is one of the most impactful things you can do. This isn’t just about sounding ‘nice’, your voice is a…

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Episode 280 - Standless 1:17:42

2M ago1:17:42

1:17:42

This week I am super happy because I am not playing Death Stranding 2. Kojima can't fool me twice!We hit up the big news stories over the past two weeks like Marathon's indefinite delay, WB Games restructuring, DK Bananza looking cool, and the SAG-AFTRA strike ending.Matt continued to play Borderlands the Pre-Sequel, while I finished up Doom the Da…

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2025 ATP Week 27-28 - Wimbledon (Recap of Grass Court Tuneups, Draw Talk and Futures, R1 Preview) 2:55:46

2M ago2:55:46

2:55:46

In this mega pod, we are joined by special guest @HawkiingLines (Luke Philpott). We start off the pod with a comprehensive recap of the grass court tune ups. Some of the topics we discuss are Diallo's upside, Bublik's power ranking, Medvedev's preferred surface, expectations for Musetti at Wimbledon, the decline of Rublev and Tsitsipas, and power r…

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[Quick Tip] Judging 55 Speakers: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - 320 19:35

2M ago19:35

19:35

In this quick tip episode, I’m lifting the lid on how a speaking judge thinks and giving you the good, the bad and the ugly based on judging 55 speaker award entries … in one sitting (yes, I needed snacks!) I was honoured to be a judge for the Speaker Awards again this year, covering Best Storyteller and Best TEDx categories — and I want to share w…

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Beyond ‘Good’: Creating Client Experiences That Stick in an AI World with Steven Van Belleghem - 319 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

The business world is changing fast. AI is reshaping how customers search, buy, and connect — but most companies are still stuck in old habits, missing the human magic that actually builds loyalty. At the same time, too many businesses are confusing efficiency with excellence. They’re chasing five-star reviews that may not mean what they think they…

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Episode 279 - Switch to SGF 2:24:41

2M ago2:24:41

2:24:41

Video gaming comes to the masses with the launch of the Switch 2 and Summer Game Fest 2025 streams. Matt and I chat about the three main showcases around SGF and how we felt about them.We transition to what we have been playing and the Switch 2! Matt played Borderlands the Pre-sequel and I spent all my time on my hot new Switch 2. Sadly I played th…

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2025 ATP Week 24 - Stuttgart, Den Bosch (Sinner vs. Alcaraz Recap, Wk 24 Recap, Final Previews) 1:27:30

2M ago1:27:30

1:27:30

In this pod, we first discuss the classic Roland Garros final between Sinner and Alcaraz and where it ranks among the greatest tennis matches in history. We then discuss other storylines which arose from Roland Garros, including who is closest to challenging Sinner and Alcaraz, Zverev's mental issues in slams, and Medvedev's precipitous decline. We…

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Episode 278 - Teen 1:38:55

3M ago1:38:55

1:38:55

The news is dominated by the Switch 2 since it comes out in less than a week! Sadly there is also another studio closure! The industry is doing great!Matt finished Doom the Dark Ages while I got about halfway through. I started To a T, and beat Fantasy Life i. Turns out Level-5 might be back?By Manny

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2025 Week 22-23 - Roland Garros (R1-R3 Recap and Takeaways, R4 Preview) 1:58:11

3M ago1:58:11

1:58:11

In this Roland Garros pod, we recap the first 7 days of the tournament and discuss the betting lines for the eight 4th round matches. We talk about a multitude of topics including: Sinner's dominant performance vs. Lehecka and his prospects for the business end of the tournament, Draper's rise and physical/mental maturity, Musetti's potential, Alca…

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2025 ATP Week 22 - Roland Garros (Draw Talk, Futures Bets, Round 1 Preview) 2:30:46

3M ago2:30:46

2:30:46

In this new pod, we talk all things @rolandgarros. We do a mega preview of the draw and breakdown each quarter individually. We talk about a multitude of topics including: potential roadblocks for Sinner and Alcaraz, Musetti's "easy" quarter, Djokovic's chances of winning a 25th grand slam, and much more. We incorporate some Round 1 talk in the dra…

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2025 ATP Week 21 - Madrid/Rome Recap, Clay Court Power Rankings, Geneva/Hamburg 2nd Round Preview 1:54:18

3M ago1:54:18

1:54:18

In our first pod in a while, we do a comprehensive recap of the Masters 1000 tournaments in Madrid and Rome. We talk about a multitude of topics including Alcaraz's win vs. Sinner in the Rome final, possible threats to Sinner and Alcaraz at Roland Garros, Draper and Musetti's rise, Zverev's relative struggles, Cerundolo's improvements, and much mor…

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Episode 277 - My Top Ten Redo 1:57:16

3M ago1:57:16

1:57:16

There was essentially no news this week, so we ramble a bit and then get into what we have been playing. Obviously Doom: The Dark Ages is top of mind for both of us, but I also bought a CRT to play extremely relevant releases like Super Smash Bros. Melee and Chibi-Robo.To finish we finally get the time to redo my top ten games of all time list, whi…

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Episode 276 - This is Fine 1:59:32

3M ago1:59:32

1:59:32

We had a couple weeks of no bad news, but that all ended this week. If you don't want to hear me get angry and sad about the state of games media then you can skip this one. Xbox Prices go up, GTA VI delayed, Respawn layoffs, Giant Bomb and Polygon gutted. Only the most uplifting topics!Then we move on to what we have been playing! Both Matt and I …

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Episode 275 - Inazuma Rises From the Ashes 1:54:44

4M ago1:54:44

1:54:44

Finally we get a week without terrible depressing news in the industry! Inazuma returns and is out this August, Switch 2 pre-orders are back on in the US and Canada, The Oblivion Remake is super real and coming out soon, and we know so much more about Mario Kart World.I played Split Fiction, Promise Mascot Agency, and Blue Prince. Matt played Donke…

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2025 ATP Week 16 - Barcelona, Munich (QF Preview, Recap of Monte Carlo and Start of Clay Season) 2:23:45

4M ago2:23:45

2:23:45

Our first podcast in a while includes an in-depth preview of all 8 quarterfinal matches in @bcnopenbs and @BMWOpen500. As Manny hasn't seen the lines prior to recording, we play "guess the lines" which is inspired by @BillSimmons podcast with Cousin Sal during the NFL season! We also recap the start to the clay court season and give our thoughts on…

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Style That Speaks: How to Dress for Impact on Stage with Kay Korsh - 318 1:02:21

4M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Let’s be honest — most speakers spend a lot of time crafting their talk, but when it comes to what they wear on stage? That’s often a rushed afterthought… or a full-blown panic. Are you second-guessing whether your outfit actually helps or hinders your message? Ever watched back your talk and thought, “What was I thinking with that jacket?” Or mayb…

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Episode 274 - True Switch 2 Reveal 2:19:59

4M ago2:19:59

2:19:59

This week is all about Nintendo. We talk about the Switch direct and then talk about the Switch 2 direct and all of its follow-up for the rest of the time. It's a lot to digest, so make sure you're ready.By Manny

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2025 ATP Week 14 Solo Pod - Miami Final Recap, Marrakech/Bucharest/Houston Futures Talk 26:01

5M ago26:01

26:01

In Manny's solo pod, he recaps the impressive win by Jakub Mensik in the Miami final vs. Novak Djokovic and talks about the outlook for both guys heading into the clay court season. Then, he talks about the three ATP 250s in Marrakech, Bucharest, and Houston and mentions his favorite futures plays. He finishes the episode with a few 1st round plays…

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Quick Tip - The Author to Speaker Struggle is Real - Here’s How to Win - 317 34:00

5M ago34:00

34:00

I see so many business authors and experts set out to use speaking to have more impact, step firmly into the thought leadership space, and monetise their message, only to get frustrated when they struggle to get the results that they want. Some struggle just getting their talk together, unable to work out which bits of their book ‘baby’ to put in a…

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2025 ATP Week 12-13 - Miami (Indian Wells Recap and Miami R1-R4 Recap, QF Preview) 1:44:03

5M ago1:44:03

1:44:03

In this pod, we recap the last few weeks and talk about the later rounds of the ATP Masters 1000 in Indian Wells and the first 3-4 rounds of the ATP Masters 1000 in Miami. We talk about a multitude of topics including: Alcaraz's undisciplined play, Draper's title run in IW and future potential, Fonseca's hype and whether it's justified, Rune's imma…

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Episode 273 - Almost 100k 1:28:26

5M ago1:28:26

1:28:26

The news is not very exciting, but Sony got some new studios and there might be an Oblivion remake? Anyways, Matt played a ton of stuff like Fear and one of the greatest games of all time VIVA PINATA. I on the other hand played the Xenoblade Chronicles X Remake.By Manny

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Communicate with More Impact and Elevate Your Screen Presence with Loreta Tarozaite - 316 1:06:12

5M ago1:06:12

1:06:12

Ever feel like your message gets lost in a sea of jargon? Do you struggle to turn complex ideas into stories that actually land? Or maybe you’re great in a room full of people, but put a camera in front of you and suddenly you forget how to be yourself? If any of that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place! In this episode, I’m chatting with Lo…

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2025 ATP Week 10-11 - Indian Wells (Recap of Week 8-9, Indian Wells R4 Preview) 1:41:11

5M ago1:41:11

1:41:11

In this podcast, we talk about a bunch of topics surrounding the ATP Tour including: Djokovic's loss to VDZ and his prospects of winning another slam, whether or not we are updating our priors with Tsitsipas after Dubai, Ruud's pathetic showing vs. Giron, Griekspoor's impressive results in Dubai and IW, Davidovich Fokina's inability to capture his …

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Episode 272 - Matt's Top 10 Redo 2:09:20

5M ago2:09:20

2:09:20

This week we go over some cool announcements like the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 remakes, and what was shown about Pokemon Legends AZ. Then we turn over to the regular awful news of Monolith being closed and the Wonder Woman game getting cancelled...I regale the podcast with tales of the 50+ hours I spent in Monster Hunter Wilds over the course of a …

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Struggling with Speaking Nerves? Turn Anxiety into Confidence with Heather Lillico - 315 1:01:43

5M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

My guest today is Heather Lillico. I was so inspired by an article I read from Heather on the Tiny Buddha website, where she outed herself as a nutritionist who out of the limelight was actually struggling with an eating disorder, that I was curious to find out more. What I discovered is that her journey of managing and mastering anxiety is not onl…

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[Quick Tip] Every Day You Wait Someone Else Gets the Gig - 314 20:00

6M ago20:00

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In this quick tip episode, I’m tackling something that holds many speakers back —decision-making. Whether you’re using speaking to market your business, win clients, or land paid gigs, hesitation can cost you big time. Every day you wait, someone else is taking the stage. In this episode, I cover: Why making decisions feels so challenging. The resu…

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Episode 271 - It's About to Get Wild 1:48:42

6M ago1:48:42

1:48:42

A bunch of showcases got announced for next week, but we mainly discuss the slew of games announced and shown at the recent PlayStation State of Play. It was actually a pretty good one.We finish off with me talking about the new games I played these past few weeks like Trails Through Daybreak 2, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.…

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How to Deliver a Magical Audience Experience and Get Booked More with Lee Warren - 313 51:13

6M ago51:13

51:13

I saw Lee Warren speak at the Professional Speaking Association summit and he was one of the star turns of the event. The theme was standing out, and his talk was aimed at helping speakers to do exactly that, for the right reasons. Lee was a magician by night and a sales director by day before he fell into professional speaking. That was 15 years a…

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2025 ATP Week 6-8 - Recap of Davis Cup/Montpellier/Rotterdam/Dallas, Draw Talk for Week 8 ATP 250s 2:09:27

6M ago2:09:27

2:09:27

In this mega pod, we recap the last two weeks on the ATP Tour. We start by talking about the entertaining Davis Cup Qualifiers 1st Round including the Grain-Bergs controversy and fun ties between Denmark-Canada, Norway-Argentina, and Japan-Great Britain. We then recap Montpellier and discuss Kovacevic's incredible week, FAA's impressive play indoor…

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Episode 270 - Why are you walking around 1:18:21

6M ago1:18:21

1:18:21

Windows is my arch nemesis and changed the volume of my mic, so it sounds super blown out the entire episode. aghhhhhh!Anyways, we talk again about how the entire video games industry is crumbling! At least the Switch 2 joycons can be used as a mouse though!To finish we chat about the games we've been playing and even some like Citizen Sleeper 2 an…

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[Quick Tip] How to Get More People to Follow You - 312 13:07

6M ago13:07

13:07

Many experts and authors that reach out to me are frustrated that they are struggling to build a following. They often compare themselves to others and think they aren’t connecting with people because of their persona, or their style, but that’s not it. There is a reason that others, often less qualified, are reaching and engaging more people and i…

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Episode 269 - Switch 2 REVEALED 2:15:49

7M ago2:15:49

2:15:49

We hop into the podcast this week to talk about how the Switch 2 was finally unveiled by Nintendo, Sony cancelled some live service games, and Xbox put on a great Developer Direct.We both played a bunch of games, so we talk about those a while before transitioning into determining what the best exclusive Switch games of all time are!…

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Episode 268 - We're Leaking 1:43:25

7M ago1:43:25

1:43:25

We're back for the first podcast of 2025! We talk a bit about the insane amount of Switch 2 leaks recently, How Assassin's Creed Shadows is delayed again, and how Stardew Valley sold a bazillion copies.I didn't play anything new so Matt tells us about the myriad of games he's been getting into before we transition into a fun game for part 3. True f…

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Pre AO Episode - Q2 Short! 7:58

7M ago7:58

7:58

We discuss a random section of Quarter 2 in the AUstralian Open draw. Includes a lot of Matteo Arnaldi talk!!!! We ended up both betting him to win the quarter at 100/1 !!!

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2025 ATP Week 3-4 - Australian Open (Draw Talk, Futures Bets, Round 1 Thoughts) 2:08:07

7M ago2:08:07

2:08:07

In this new pod, we start with a very brief recap of the ATP 250s in Auckland and Adelaide. We then dive deep into the first grand slam of 2025, the Australian Open, where we talk about the conditions, the draw, outright picks, quarter prices, and much more. We finish the show with a brief discussion on the 1st round matches. Apologies for not prev…

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Overcoming the Challenges to Building a Sustainable Speaking Business with Arel Moodie - 311 1:02:41

7M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

The road to making speaking a sustainable business is littered with people who quit because the journey was so much tougher than they ever anticipated. There are lots of people dangling the golden carrot of gigs worth thousands, and becoming a six figure speaker … and it is absolutely possible, but those who make it are a fraction of those that sta…

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2025 ATP Week 1 - United Cup/Brisbane/Hong Kong Recap; Auckland/ Adelaide/AO Qualifying Preview 1:52:29

7M ago1:52:29

1:52:29

In this podcast, we recap the first week of the season at the United Cup, Brisbane, and Hong Kong. We discuss a multitude of topics including Tomas Machac's upside, Opelka's win vs. Djokovic in Brisbane, Muller's tenacious run in Hong Kong, the "rise" of Mpetshi Perricard, Dimitrov's recent struggles with injury, Lehecka's potential, and much more.…

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Bonus Pod - The Making of Matt's 2024 GOTY List 1:38:50

8M ago1:38:50

1:38:50

Matt recorded himself going through his thought process on getting to his top ten list for 2024.By Manny

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Episode 267 - GOTY 2024 2:59:31

8M ago2:59:31

2:59:31

The year is ending, so that means it's time for Matt, Noukeo and I to regale you with our top ten video games of the year. For those unfamiliar we start with our number ten and then go around the horn counting down until we reach our number one games of the year.This year it's even more surprising than usual because you have no idea what year the g…

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Unleash Your Creativity to Increase Your Visibility with Azul Terronez - 310 1:05:31

8M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

What should come first, your book or your talk? That’s one of the questions I posed to Azul Terronez, book coach to some of the best known thought leaders around. Azul is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author and book coach who specializes in helping leaders write and publish books that elevate their brand. As the CEO of the six-fi…

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Episode 266 - GOTY Categories 2024 3:26:03

8M ago3:26:03

3:26:03

Matt and I discuss the highlights of the game awards and how he became totally Balatro pilled before moving into our yearly game of the year categories.This year is a bit different and he played mostly old games, so we hear about those from him but I stick to 2024 and let you know all about what was HOT.…

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[Quick Tip] The Secret Ingredient for Getting More Speaking Gigs - 309 19:28

8M ago19:28

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I want to share something that I know will get you more speaking gigs and ramp up your confidence for outreach. It’s relevant for live events, podcasts and any other type of It’s very simple yet so many people struggle to execute on it, but hopefully this episode will give you inspiration and some concrete steps to take to implement this in 2025. I…

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Preseason Episode 2 Short - Medvedev-Fritz and Berretini-Lehecka 20:15

8M ago20:15

20:15

Manny and Brad make a dinner bet on a couple of "Who Will be Ranked Higher" challenges. Probably the best 20 minutes of the podcast for those of you who don't' like to slog through 3 hours of our terribly grainy voices ;).

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2025 Preseason Pod #2 - Bovada Season Long Specials, "Who Will Be Ranked Higher?", Buy or Sell 2:38:50

8M ago2:38:50

2:38:50

In this preseason mega pod, we do a big preview of the 2025 ATP season. We talk about the Bovada season long specials, including who will be ranked #1, and ranked in the Top 10/20/30/etc. We then do some hypothetical player comparisons and discuss who will be ranked higher. Some of our discussions include Rublev/De Minaur, Ruud/Hurkacz, Fritz/Medve…

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The Inside Track on Becoming More Bookable as a Speaker with Seth Dechtman - 308 1:08:04

8M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

One of the questions I get asked most is how do I get booked consistently for paid speaking gigs. I have my views on this from a speaker and speaking coach perspective, but I wanted to get a view from someone with another angle. That’s why I invited Seth Dechtman onto the show. Seth works with event planners for some of the biggest organisations an…

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Episode 265 - The Diver Returns 1:45:35

8M ago1:45:35

1:45:35

We go over the few news stories and then transition into why I have been watching TV instead of playing games. Don't worry though because as usual Matt has been going absolutely ham and playing a bunch.To finish we bring back a rare part 3 as we figure out what our collective favorite game of 2023 was!…

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