I fully recommend Monster Train! It's deep without being excessively complicated, ala Hearthstone. It's ideal if you like snappy, quick roguelikes but want something turn-based.

his bell is off, he'll be after the sparrows

To be fair, DLSS could be for 1080@60 across the board rather than 4k, makes more sense considering the hardware isn't all that good on the Switch, even 4k@30 is probably not going to work on many games. 

Gold provides many powers.

Games we played this week include: 
Flynn: Son of Crimson (6:45)
Nightmare on Elm St (9:05)
Nier Reincarnation (13:30)
Unsighted (18:10)
ZombieRollerz (27:45)
Missing Orpheus (30:00)
Monster Train (32:10)
Mighty Goose (37:20)
Alan Wake Remastered (39:45)
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz (42:25)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Twitch testing paid boost feature (44:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-04-twitch-testing-new-paid-boost-feature

Twitch source code leaked online (48:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-06-twitch-source-code-leaked-by-anonymous-hacker

Sony adds game trials to PS5, starting when download begins (1:00:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-02-sony-adds-game-trials-feature-to-ps5

Sony buys Bluepoint, will shift studio focus to new products (1:01:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-30-sony-buys-demons-souls-remake-developer-bluepoint-games

Bloomberg reports on 4K Switch dev kits, Nintendo denies, then a patent appears (1:02:30)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-29/nintendo-switch-4k-developers-make-games-for-nonexistent-console
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-30-nintendo-issues-denial-on-new-4k-nintendo-switch-report
https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/nintendo-patent-details-an-ai-that-could-upscale-console-resolution-3060571

Xbox adding system-level accessibility options and clearer labeling for products (1:05:20) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-01-microsoft-unveils-host-of-new-accessibility-features-for-xbox

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Podquisition 354: Leprechaun Lore

Thank God it’s over.

Games we played this week include: 
Aliens: Fireteam Elite (7:20)
Earwax (13:45)
Backbone (17:50)
The Short Games Collection #1 (21:55)
Bloodroots (31:40)
Hot Wheels Unleashed (34:30)
Dandy Ace (37:10)
Lemnis Gate (39:40)
Curse of the Dead Gods (44:00)

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Podquisition 366: See You Next Year

There are many barriers, even dangers, but we have no choice.

Games we played this week include: 
Grim Valor (13:30)
Terraria (18:30)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond (22:50)
Uncanny Valley (27:45)
Red Faction Guerilla (35:15)
Shin Megami Tensei V (39:20)
Breakneck City (42:30)

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News things talked about in this episode:
LEGO puts Overwatch 2 release on hold (43:30)
https://www.pcgamer.com/lego-halts-overwatch-2-set-while-it-re-evaluates-partnership-with-activision-blizzard/

Activision Blizzard claims they’re talking to Raven QA strikers, but… (48:30)
https://twitter.com/RebelComicNerd/status/1479161800537034752
https://twitter.com/RebelComicNerd/status/1480673705391009794

Xbox relationship with Activision Blizzard has changed in light of allegations, won’t say how (56:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-11-xbox-has-changed-how-we-do-certain-things-with-activision-following-misconduct-reports

Phil Spencer thinks cross-platform gaming should include cross-platform bans (1:02:20)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-11-xbox-boss-wants-console-makers-to-work-together-on-cross-platform-bans-and-user-blocking

The latest Twitch fad involves illegally rebroadcasting television shows, with predictable results (1:04:15)
https://gamerant.com/twitch-tv-show-meta-explained-dmca/

Horizon Forbidden West in the wild months in advance (1:09:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-11-horizon-forbidden-west-ps4-images-leak-online

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Podquisition 368: Uncomfortable Number Two

Just find a damned ledge already.

Games we played this week include: 
Pokémon Legends: Arceus (5:40)
Gods Remastered (17:50)
Labyrinth Legends (20:30)
Pupperazzi (26:30)
Dante’s Inferno (29:00)
Super Star Path (35:45)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Raven Studios QA are forming their union Game Workers Alliance, ignored by Activision Blizzard (39:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-26-raven-software-union-bid-pushes-on-despite-activision-blizzard-missing-deadline-to-respond

Kotick demonstrates typical disrespect to employees in all-hands meeting on Microsoft merger (43:55)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/01/20/bobby-kotick-activision-blizzard-chat-layoffs/

The next three Call of Duty games reportedly have to come to PlayStation (47:05)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-26-next-three-call-of-duty-games-reportedly-heading-to-playstation-despite-microsoft-acquisition

LEGO game developer TT Games reported to have harmful crunch culture (48:00)
https://www.polygon.com/features/22891555/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-has-led-to-extensive-crunch-at-tt-games

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Podquisition 370: A Classic Jinkies Scenario

A not-so-subtle blend.

Games we played this week include: 
Nintendo Switch Sports (10:55)
Infernax (17:10)
Dying Light 2 (19:55)
A Little to the Left (22:40)
RoboQuest (26:35)
Skul: The Hero Slayer (31:50)
Pokémon Legends Arceus (38:30)
Horizon: Forbidden West (39:10)
Pinball Heroes (40:20)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Activision Blizzard’s lawyers paint union members as “footloose and fancy free” (44:35)
https://twitter.com/_TechJess/status/1496136624358494208

Accusations made against Activision Blizzard for union-busting practices at Raven Software (47:45)
https://www.polygon.com/22939657/activision-blizzard-raven-software-union-nlrb-hearing

Bobby Kotick has been covertly funding Republicans through businesses (53:35)
https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/activision-blizzard-ceo-donated-to-republican-causes-3164956

Rainbow Six tournament in UAE, where homosexuality is illegal, is canceled (58:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-23-ubisoft-scraps-plans-for-rainbow-six-siege-tournament-in-abu-dhabi

Ubisoft hints in earnings call that it may be open to a buyout (1:00:00)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-02-17-despite-consolidation-ubisoft-says-it-can-still-go-it-alone

The Street Fighter 6 logo bears striking similarity to a stock image (1:07:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-23-street-fighter-6s-logo-looks-like-an-adobe-stock-image-and-its-creator-wants-a-cut

Platinum Games takes hard stance against NFTs (1:09:50)
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/interviews/platinumgames-2022/

Nintendo is closing the 3DS and Wii U eShops (1:10:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-16-3ds-and-wii-u-eshop-purchases-end-in-march-2023

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Podquisition 374: Vampire Wine

Big homes, low ceilings

Games we played this week include: 

Steam Deck (9:40)
Rune Factory 4 (21:20)
Babylon’s Fall (24:35)
Retroid Pocket 2 Plus (36:45)
Are You With Us? (43:45)
Uncharted Golden Abyss (45:00)
Aperture Desk Job (50:45)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Vita software made to run on Switch (49:15) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-new-tool-claims-to-run-ps-vita-software-natively-on-nintendo-switch/

Forza Horizon 5 sign language features arrive four months after release (51:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-03-01-forza-horizon-5-adds-sign-language-support-today

Activision Blizzard attributes failure to hire women executives to MS acquisition (52:25) https://www.axios.com/embattled-activision-facing-increased-attrition-18d74c45-d570-4a61-abcd-fed77be7243d.html

Family of Activision Blizzard employee blames company for their suicide, files lawsuit (54:20) https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/03/04/activision-blizzard-employee-suicide-lawsuit/

Former Epic employee claims they were terminated for speaking up about diversity practices (56:05) https://twitter.com/MagusFirebeard/status/1499767870003179520

You can pause Elden Ring (57:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-03-08-turns-out-you-can-pause-elden-ring-without-a-mod

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Podquisition 376: What the North Gets You

In today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss George Floyd's family's plan to sue Kanye West for $250 million over comments about his death, Boson University's lab creating a new deadly COVID strain with an 80% kill rate, and the primary source for the Steele Dossier acquitted of four counts of lying to the FBI.

400. Andy & DJ CTI: George Floyd's Family Sues Kanye West, Boston University Creates New Strain & Steele Dossier Source Acquitted

In today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Elon Musk's Twitter HQ visit as he becomes the owner of the social media platform to restore free speech, Kanye West's warning to Adidas to make new designs as he cuts ties with the brand, and Mark Zuckerberg urged to slash 20% of his workforce as Metaverse loses nearly $650B in its market valuation.

405. Andy & DJ CTI: Elon Musk’s Twitter HQ Takeover, Kanye West Warns Adidas To Make New Designs & Zuckerberg's Metaverse $650B Market Loss

In today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss an intruder breaking into Nancy Pelosi's home & attacking her husband with a hammer, a high school PE teacher put on disciplinary leave for not allowing a 14-year-old girl to change in the boy's locker room, and an heiress annoyed by her multi-billion-dollar inheritances wanting to have it taxed away.

406. Andy & DJ CTI: Intruder Attacks Paul Pelosi, PE Teacher Put On Disciplinary Leave & Heiress Annoyed By Multibillion-Dollar Inheritance

In today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Jair Bolsonaro's lack of public appearances & statements since the narrow loss to leftist Lula da Silva, the "Let's Declare a Pandemic Amnesty" article that apologizes for the mishandling of COVID the last few years, and Democrats calling for the Biden administration to open an investigation on Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition.

407. Andy & DJ CTI: Brazilian Election, Declaring Amnesty & Elon Musk's Twitter Acquisition

In today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to find the target audience that cares about your business, the difference between providing value as opposed to flattery in advancing within a company, and how young entrepreneurs can live below their means now to advance their life in the future.

413. Q&AF: Finding Your Target Audience, Providing Value Vs. Flattery & Living Below Your Means

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