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CORE 411: Dogmatic Devotion

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The whole world seems to be playing Dragon's Dogma 2, but not us. Wonder what's up with that! Also, we've a discussion about Phil Spencer's concerns regarding the gaming industry growth and Xbox's strategy shift. Interesting stuff. Other news includes Stardew Valley's revived success, Take 2 acquiring Gearbox, and Relic becoming independent again. Emails clarifying male anatomy terms and a text suggesting a new co-op game, "Plate Up!", and a giveaway of a Mobius Gaming Laptop from DogHouse Systems!


SCOTT PLAYED

Lightyear Frontier

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Serious start to Crusader Kings III

The System Shock remake

And some usuals.


JON PLAYED

Baldur's Gate 3

No Man's Sky new update


BEAU PLAYED

Starcraft 2 Coop commanders

WoW Classic

HL2 in VR!

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