On this week's show, the boys revisit some old Cheesecake Factory business, Dave finally sees the hottest sci fi of 2026, Stan tries AirPods, and everyone goes over their Game Grid!

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Timestamps:
0:01 - Some things about Cincinnati
5:48 - This week's show
7:08 - Cheesecake Factory, revisited
13:08 - Dave saw Project Hail Mary
15:20 - Competency porn
20:50 - Stan tried Airpods
22:49 - Our video game grids
26:10 - Our Favorite Games
35:39 - The Best Story
44:13 - The Best Antagonist
51:32 - What Needs A Remake?
55:46 - The Best Art Style
59:20 - The Most Interesting Mechanics
1:05:06 - Public Comments - does PC gaming suck?
1:12:25 - Wrapping up

Links from this week's episode:
https://grids.fun/t/about-me-video-games-mf3qh

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On this week's show, the boys revisit some old business about the 3DS and RE9. Then Dave takes us on a trip to America's majestic national parks, Stan tries some GameSirs, and Shane purchases a PlayStation. We end with public comments.

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Timestamps:
0:01 - Dave is back
1:15 - The Queen City Quiz
6:50 - This week's episode
8:30 - Revisiting the 3DS with Azure Striker Gunvolt
15:42 - An EDC diversion
25:10 - Stan is still playing Resident Evil 9
29:55 - Dave goes to a hole
39:15 - What the hole taught Dave
53:15 - Stan tested some gear
58:00 - We played a little StarVaders
1:04:22 - Shane loves his PS5 again
1:10:52 - Public comments
1:15:20 - Wrapping up

Links from this week's episode:
https://gamesir.com/collections/mobile-controllers/products/gamesir-x5-lite

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On today's show, Stan and Shane relive the joys of Nintendo's 3DS! We chat about Pocket Monsters, retinal fatigue, when stylus, and that sweet sweet hinge. Then we talk about Project Hail Mary (2026) and hold NOTHING back. Excite!

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Timestamps:
0:01 - Shane's a nepo baby
10:50 - This week's episode
12:10 - Talking about the Nintendo 3DS
22:00 - Pocket Monsters (and others) on the 3DS
31:30 - The games we played
40:30 - What's up with the stylus?
49:40 - Project Hail Mary: Spoilers ahead
1:08:45 - Wrapping up

Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?

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