CORE 481: Feels Itchy

We talked about upcoming games for August, including Metal Gear Solid Delta, House of the Dead 2 remake, and Gears of War: E-Day. We discussed the return of Nerdtacular in June 2026 in Salt Lake City and encouraged listeners to fill out the interest survey. We covered game delistings tied to payment processors, especially around sensitive themes, and had a broader discussion on censorship, parenting, and internet policy shifts. We debated the 1980s cultural resurgence, Roblox’s value, and Microsoft’s growing dominance via studio acquisitions and Game Pass. And a LOT more to boot! GAMES PLAYED Scott Shapez 2 Fumes More Bananza Jon Final Fantasy X (finished) Final Fantasy X-2 (sampled) Final Fantasy XI (sampled) Final Fantasy XII (sampled) Donkey Kong Bananza Beau Abiotic Factor Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Valheim (Trollstav incident) Magic: Edge of Eternities StarCraft 2 co-op Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.