With bated breath did gaming communities wait for this beloved sequel to “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” and finally did it briefly hit shelves before fervently being stolen away by eager fans. However, one Zelda fan was left wanting with this long-awaited title… Join Sy as he attempts to validate Gabriel’s feelings while they explore the new and old of the world of “Tears of the Kingdom.”

“13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim” was released in 2019 (JP) and 2020 (Worldwide). Developed by Vanillaware and published by Atlus (developers of the “Persona” series), this game follows 13 students across various timelines as they find out that their destinies are inextricably linked. “13 Sentinels” provides a unique take on storytelling and narrative, one that Sy and Gabriel will be exploring.

The most recent and incredibly popular title by Daniel Mullins Games (creator of “The Hex” and “Pony Island”) was released in 2021 after the creator expanded the game from his 2018 Ludum Dare game jam project, “Sacrifices Must Be Made.” Released to great acclaim, this game blends together a wide variety of genres while telling a story that encroaches on reality. Join Sy and Gabriel as they break down this mammoth title in what is the first of many game swaps between them.

First impressions are important for video games! In this episode, Sy and Gabriel reminisce about memorable video game title screens and discuss what separates the good from the great.