Episode Details

Episode 458 is all about fresh starts. Star Wars: Galactic Racer takes the most tired part of racing games, the campaign, and rebuilds it as a roguelite with real stakes, a revenge story that actually lands, and a boost system that makes every straightaway a decision. From there, we jump into Gears of War: E-Day through the eyes of a PlayStation player who never grew up with the series, starting the franchise on PC with no nostalgia attached. We dig into the Emergence Day setting, the new movement and gear, and whether a prequel is the right front door for a 20-year-old franchise.

Then it’s World of Warcraft: Forever, seen from a near-first-timer in the beta. We cover how well it onboards brand-new players, what’s actually changed, and the pricing debate around beta access and the Skyborne race. We also make the case that a beta that wipes your character might be the best practice run a new MMO player could ask for, ahead of the November 4 launch.

Special guest Ashley closes out the episode with two very different recommendations. First up is KeyWe, a charming couch co-op game about two kiwi birds running a post office. It’s one of the easiest picks for couples who want to play together without it turning into a fight. Then it’s Dressmaker, the $15 sewing sim that’s become one of Steam’s most beloved games this fall. Ashley walks through every stage of making a dress, from choosing fabric and cutting patterns to sewing and decorating, plus the delightfully petty option to sabotage your customers.

Show Notes:
00:55 - Housekeeping
02:08 - Star Wars Galactic Racer: A Truly Compelling Racing Campaign
39:22 - A Sony Fan Tries Gears of War: E-Day
59:14 - A Beginner’s First Look at WoW: Forever
1:35:46 - KeyWe: The Couch Co-op Game Couples Should Play
1:50:35 - Dressmaker Is the Coziest Obsession of the Year
2:08:36 - Upcoming Video Game Releases

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"Blue Groove Deluxe" by BlueFoxMusic on audiojungle.net
Woman Announcer - Ariana Guerra; Actress
"Wisdom" by Super Nostalgia 64