Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's a special one: Corey and Chris both are live and in person with a bonus episode all about The Game Awards. What won the awards? What was announced? We get together and talk about all that in more right here; we hope you enjoy it! Games discussed include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Divinit…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're headed right into the fiery maw that is game awards season with -- you guessed it -- The Game Awards! Specifically, TGA predictions (note: we recorded this right before the show so we already know what was shown and what wasn't; have fun listening to what we got right and wrong!) Then, we…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're talking about what we've playing, sure, but we're also saying thank you. Spotify Wrapped happened this last week and it's always such an exciting event because we get to see just how many of you have been enjoying the podcast this year. Thank you to our fans, thank you to our casual liste…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're talking "games that we're thankful for" -- and, more specifically, "games that we might not love, but are very happy exist for one reason or another. It's a fun little special so grab a cup of cocoa, cozy up, and enjoy! Games discussed include Yakuza, Shenmue, The Sims, 2000s era JRPGs, a…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're celebrating 200 episodes! Thank you to everyone who listens, whether you've been on board since the beginning or only in the last day or two -- we couldn't do this without you and we appreciate your support. This week, we're talking a lot of news. Primarily, Valve and their suite of new p…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're talking a few odds and ends. Corey and Chris both have been playing a bit more Dispatch, Hades 2, and Ghosts of Yotei so we talk about all of that for a little while. But, never fear -- there's some new stuff here too! Corey's also been playing Arc Raiders, the new extraction shooter ever…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's a...relatively normal sized show for you. A little bit of news to kick us off: Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed (again). We talk about that a little bit and some industry stuff in general. Then, what we've been playing which has been more Ghosts of Yotei, more Dispatch, and a few other …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we've got a packed show. First off, a good bit of news: Halo, everyone's favorite Xbox-exclusive property, is coming to *checks notes* PS5?? That's right! A remake of Halo: Combat Evolved's campaign is coming to Sony consoles this time around, so we talk about that. Then, Amazon laid off 14,000…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we've got a packed show. First off, we talk a little news: Pokemon Legends: Z-A was released to relatively positive reviews. The tea? There were some Pokemon Company leaks -- including their budget for the game. So, we talk about that a little bit. Then, what we've been playing. For Chris, it's…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week -- a little bit of this and a little bit of that. First off, EA got bought (or will be bought. Or...you get the idea). We talk about that, the pros and cons, and what it might mean for the future. Then, what we've been playing. Chris has been playing more Hades 2, Corey's been playing Ghost of Y…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! In this special episode, we are unpacking the final chapter of Kojima's epic Metal Gear Solid series. How? By talking about Metal Gear Solid 5, of course! It should go without saying, but this episode contains spoilers for the entirety of the Metal Gear Solid series. So, if you have not finished this game…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week -- it's a whole lot of steak talk. Big steaks, little steaks, steaks that sizzle, steaks you can share. Steaks, steaks, and more steaks -- oh, and video games too! Specifically, a lot of Hades 2, a lot of Xbox Game Pass's new price increase talk, and a few other things as well. It's a good episo…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week -- it's a whole lot of new stuff -- specifically new trailers, reveals, locked-in release dates -- you know the drill. Sony held a State of Play, so we talk about that. Kojima had his own presentation, so we talk about that. And then -- what we've been playing. That includes more Silksong, some …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week -- it's a whole lot of two things (again): Nintendo and Hollow Knight. Nintendo had their first big Nintendo Direct following the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, so we talk all about that. Then, it's Hollow Knight: Silksong, baby. We've been playing it even more and we have more to say. Oh, and…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week -- it's a whole lot of two things: Nintendo and Hollow Knight. Nintendo announced a Nintendo Direct for September 12th, so we make some predictions for what we think we're going to see there. Then, it's Hollow Knight, baby. We talk the original game, why it's memorable, and dive into our thought…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week -- not a lot of news, except the fact that Chris and Spectrum are at it again, duking it out after dark (aka his internet is bad and it's causing a mess. Again). Despite that though, we still had time to play a little IGN's "Guess That Game" and talk about a bit of what we've been playing! It's …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week -- not a lot of news. Unless you mean the fact that Hollow Knight: Silksong will finally be releasing on September 4th! We talk a bit about that, also Metal Gear Delta too, then, dive in on what we've been playing. Corey's been playing some of The Rogue Prince of Persia, Chris started Kingdom Co…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! In this special episode, we are unpacking the journey that was Sam, BB, & friends that we love and call Death Stranding 2. It should go without saying, but this episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Death Stranding & Death Stranding 2. So, if you have not finished either game, and do not want to b…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we've got a big ol' chunky one. First, we're talking Gamescom. Things were announced (and continue to be as we speak) so we dive in on a little bit of that before moving on into what we've been playing. This week, Chris and Corey both have been playing Sword of the Sea, Chris has been playing R…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we've got a light one, but a good one. First -- Corey bought a new car so we talk a little bit of salesman shenanigans before moving on into what we've been playing. Chris has been playing The Alters, Corey finished Death Stranding 2 AND played at bit of the Battlefield 6 beta. It's a good epis…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we've got a packed show. First -- a little bit of news. The originators of Guitar Hero are coming back and releasing a new game, Nintendo is raising its prices on, well, everything, and then a bit of what we've been playing. + a little bit of talk about Jason Schreier's Blizzard book, Play Nice…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're back again with a solid little Nintendo Direct. It was a good ol' Partner Showcase so no big first-party announcements, but a few neat little nuggets came out of it, so we talk about that. Then -- what we've been playing which, on both ends, has been some retro gaming. And on the Gameboy …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're back again after a week away kicking it off with the internet's favorite ape: Donkey Kong. Then, some more of what we've been playing and a few other bits, namely a video game convention and a little about the new Superman movie. It's a good episode, so cozy up -- we hope you enjoy it! Ga…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're back again with a relatively low key one. First, we kick things off and talk a little about Death Stranding 2. Then -- Chris got to play a Switch 2! And not just a Switch 2 -- it was Corey's Switch 2! So we talk about that a little bit and wrap it up on the back end with a little Civiliza…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we hope you're ready because it's a (pretty much) all Death Stranding 2 episode. We kick things off with a little talk on Donkey Kong Bananza (previews are trickling out and people are bananas over just how good it is. But then, we get into the meat, and spend the rest of the episode diving dee…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's a lot of the usual. First, some preview talk on Death Stranding 2, then a Death Stranding quiz (b/c Chris finished it up!) and then a little clean up on the back end as we prepare for Death Stranding 2 next week! It's a good episode, so cozy up -- we hope you enjoy it! Games discussed incl…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's back to your regularly scheduled programming aka a whole freakin' lot of what we've been playing. But first -- we talk a little Donkey Kong Bananza. The Nintendo Direct happened, Chris watched it and he shares his thoughts. Then, Corey talks a little time with the Switch 2, Chris talks Fan…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's all new stuff (again) baby! The Summer Game Fest extravaganza wrapped up this week with the main show, Xbox's showcase, plus a few others, so we spend a little time unpacking that and talking about some of the most exciting things we saw. It's a good episode, so cozy up -- we hope you enjo…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's all new stuff, baby! Sony had their SGF State of Play which was really good, and we round out the back half with some predictions for what's going to be announced here in the coming week. It's a good episode, so cozy up -- we hope you enjoy it! Games discussed include 007: First Light, Fin…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're catching up with a little bit of what we've been playing. Chris was on vacation all week so the answer to that is...not much, but he has the chance to talk a little South of Midnight and Minish Cap. Then, Corey talks Doom: The Dark Ages, Citizen Sleeper 2, and a couple other things as wel…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! In this special episode, we are unpacking the internet's favorite French JRPG (FRPG?): Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! It should go without saying, but this episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. So, if you have not finished the game, and do not want to be spoiled, save th…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're catching up with a little bit of what we've been playing. On both of our ends? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. We finished it so we talk about it a little. Then, Chris talks South of Midnight, Corey talks Drop Duchy, Citizen Sleeper 2, and Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion too? Wow! It's a good epis…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're talking a little bit of good, and a little bit of bad. First up, some bad news: gaming outlets Polygon and Giant Bomb both had some massive shakeups, numerous layoffs, etc. plus -- EA laid off about 400 employees, so we talk about all of that. Then, what we've been playing which has been …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're talking a big surprise: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion! No, it's not 2006 -- it's 2025, but what's old is new again, and a "remaster" of the game not only was revealed, but was released the very same day! We talk about it, then we dig into what exactly makes a "remaster" in the first plac…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, for the first time in awhile -- there's not a lot of (gaming) news. First up, some Marathon talk. Bungie's new game was shown off, so we talk about that. Then, what we've been playing. Chris and Corey both talk Blue Prince, Corey talks more about Metal Gear Solid 5 and Monster Hunter Wilds, and…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we've got a lot to talk about. First up, more Nintendo Switch 2 news, clarifications, and questions too (unfortunately). Then, what we've been playing. Chris talks Wanderstop, Corey talks Pentiment, and...we don't talk a whole lot else because the internet is poopy sometimes and made for some i…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's all Nintendo baby, and, specifically -- it's all Nintendo Switch 2! The Direct happened, we saw it, we learned about it, and we have a lot to say. So strap in, slap them headphones on, and grab a cozy beverage because this one's a good one! Games discussed include Mario Kart World, Metroid…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're talking a lot of surprises. First up -- Game Informer is back (!!) which, if you had a 2025 Bingo card going, that probably wasn't on it. We talk about that and then a Nintendo Direct. No, not the Switch 2 one that's coming next week. A different one! Then, in the back half, we make a few…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's catch up week because we missed last week and there's a lot of stuff that's been going on that we need to talk about. We start off with some news including a new Death Stranding 2 trailer which looks incredibly good (and incredibly weird). Then, what we've been playing. Big highlight? Chri…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! In this special episode, we are continuing our Metal Gear Solid with a thorough discussion of the fourth entry in the series, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots It should go without saying, but this episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Metal Gear Solid 4, and the previous Metal Gear Solid g…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's really just one thing: Steam Next Fest. Chris and Corey both have been checking out the future of gaming and seeing what's in store. Spoiler alert? It's looking pretty darn good. It's a good episode so grab a coffee, cozy up, and enjoy! Games discussed include Is This Seat Taken?, Wanderst…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we've got a little bit of everything. First up, some news. WB closed a few companies, which sucks, and Fable got pushed to 2026 (which also kind of sucks, but if it makes it a better game, then go ahead and cook, am I right?) Then, we talk what we've been playing. For Chris (and some from Corey…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're a little light on news, but one thing jumped out: Marvel Rivals, the successful little shooter that could, had some layoffs. For why? Well, we talk about it. Then, what we've been playing. Chris finished Eternal Strands and started Citizen Sleeper 2. Corey? He's been loving up on that Kin…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! In this special episode, we are diving in deep on the fourth installment in the Dragon Age series: Dragon Age: The Veilguard. It should go without saying, but this episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. So, if you have not finished the game, and do not want to be spoiled,…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we've got a lot to talk about. First up, we're mixing things up and diving in, right away, into what we've been playing which namely has been a whole lot of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 for ol' Corey over here. Then, Sony's State of Play. Was it good? Was it bad? How'd we feel? Find out and see! …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we've got a lot to talk about. First up, Ubisoft -- makers of beloved franchises like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry, is in major trouble. What do we think? Well, we talk about it. Then! Chris got a Steam Deck!! He's been playing that, so we talk about it a good bit, plus a little extra sprinkled…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're talking a lot of (checks notes) Xbox! They had a Direct/Showcase event where they talked about some (really cool) games and we're going to talk about them too! Then, some of what we've been playing which has included a little bit of everything from both of us and a whole lot of Marvel Riv…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey return to business as usual and talk about all that's been going on since the holidays wrapped. The big news on everyone's minds? The Nintendo Switch 2. It exists and we saw it (kind of) so we talk about that. Then, a few of the games we're most looking forward to in 2025! It's …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey (continue to) talk about games — but not just any games. This is the long-awaited (conclusion to the) GOTY discussion for 2024 and the hype. is. real! For your sake, we've broken up everything into two separate episodes, so enjoy the beginning if you haven't already, and hop int…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about games — but not just any games. This is the long-awaited, GOTY discussion for 2024 and the hype. is. real! For your sake, we've broken up everything into two separate episodes, so enjoy the beginning of the discussion right here; we're only getting started! Do you hav…