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Well, 2023 is sure off to an… interesting start. I imagine for many podcasts there’s a bit of an “oh you!” reaction to certain personalities getting heated on air, but it is certainly not something I take pride in. I apologize to any listeners that felt uncomfortable or otherwise unpleasant by my temperament for the last half-hour or so. In order to reduce such outbursts from happening, I’ve chosen to take a bit of a sabbatical from certain locations on the Internet.

Which, frankly, is all for the better since I need to get my head down in order to get the video out.

Looking back on the releases of last year, it’s odd to consider how many good games there were, and yet it still feels somehow underwhelming. There was no shortage of titles worth playing, but I suppose it comes down to the biggest releases all having some sort of setback. For me, at least. This isn’t about mind-blowing or innovative experiences, either. If I had to score games like TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Evil West, and Soulstice compared to Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarok, it’s consistency. Those games were consistent and fun throughout, whereas the two largest games of the year were more uneven.

What did you think, however? What were your favorite releases in 2022? Anything you’re looking forward to in 2023? Comment below or send us an e-mail and maybe we’ll read some of them on the next episode of the show.

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