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What actually makes a "comfort game" a comfort game?

This week around the campfire, Ryan and James talk about the games they can replay endlessly - from Metroid Prime and Resident Evil 4 to Pokémon, Fire Emblem, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and even weird modded randomizers. Along the way, they dive into nostalgia, replayability, developer intent, childhood memories, and why some games just feel like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket after a long day. 

Also: James desperately tries to convince Ryan to finally play Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.

Games Discussed

• Xenoblade Chronicles
• Resident Evil 4
• Skyrim
• Metroid Prime — main deep-dive, GameCube/Wii/Switch versions
• The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
• Halo CE
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Pikmin
• Pokémon
• Spider-Man 2 (2001)
• Red Faction: Guerrilla
• Marvel vs. Capcom 2
• Dark Souls
• Fire Emblem: Blazing Blade
• Fire Emblem: Shadows of Valentia

Special Thanks To

• Cover Art - @Falah
• Logo - @Psyonyx
• Music - Robotic Park by Kyon

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