Fishbowl Review
Fishbowl is a quiet, routine-driven game about grief that slowly reveals something deeper. What starts as brushing teeth and doing dishes becomes a reflection on care, memory, and the gap between what we know we need and what we actually do.
Ep. 048: Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 (2.0) is polished, ambitious, occasionally buggy—and far more emotionally interesting than its launch reputation suggests. We talk builds, story beats, DLC, and the strange shift that happens once V’s journey reaches the credits.
Ep 045: The Plucky Squire
The Plucky Squire might be one of the most beautiful games in recent memory. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack its ambitious storybook mechanics, creative mini-games, and the strange “type two fun” experience that makes it memorable even when it’s frustrating.
Ep 044: Diablo IV
Diablo IV isn’t complicated at its core: kill demons, collect loot, repeat. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack Blizzard’s massive RPG — from character builds and co-op dungeon runs to the hypnotic rhythm that makes Sanctuary so hard to leave.
Ep. 043: Balatro
Balatro looks like poker, but it plays like something much stranger. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack the Joker-driven roguelike that quietly became one of the most addictive indie games of the decade.
Ep. 042: Elden Ring
Elden Ring doesn’t meet you halfway—you have to meet it first. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack FromSoftware’s massive RPG, from early frustration to the moment the game finally clicks.
Ep. 039: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Zelda finally gets her own game—and it works. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack Echoes of Wisdom’s creative systems, dungeon design, and why it feels like a true evolution of 2D Zelda.
Ep. 038: Control
Control is a game everyone respects—and not everyone wants to play. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack Remedy’s surreal sci-fi shooter, from its physics-driven combat to the strange push-pull that defines the experience.
Ep. 037: EA Sports College Football 25
Ten years later, college football is back—and it hits differently depending on who you are. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack College Football 25, from dynasty mode obsession to the steep learning curve that divides players.
Ep. 035: Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium doesn’t meet you halfway—you have to stay with it. In this episode, Alex and Luke unpack its dense systems, unforgettable writing, and the moment it finally clicks into one of gaming’s best experiences.

