About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of Microsoft and Xbox, along with impressions of various Steam Next Fest demos and unconventional co-op game recommendations.

This Week on the Show: Ice-Breaker: What are some unconventional but recommended co-op experiences? (2:30) Impressions: Mina the Hollower (15:00) News: What in the world is going on at Microsoft / Xbox? (20:00) Ice-Breaker: Would any other 4Player staff move out of state? (0:00) Steam Next Fest Demo: Order of the Sinking Star (39:15) Steam Next Fest Demo: 1666: Amsterdam (55:00) Steam Next Fest Demo: Blood Dungeon (1:06:00) Steam Next Fest Demo: Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! (1:13:00) Steam Next Fest Demo: Virtue and a Sledgehammer (1:19:18) 4Player Minute (1:30:00) Link Dump: Check out our 2025 Year in Review (Top 10 Videos) Our Community-Wide Year in Review List for 2025 is Also Available Support the Show / Ask a Question Pledge on Patreon ($3 Tier) Subscribe on Twitch ($5)

Topics covered

• Microsoft
• Xbox
• Steam Next Fest
• co-op experiences
• game impressions
• video game news

Keywords

• Microsoft
• Xbox
• Steam Next Fest
• Mina the Hollower
• co-op games
• game impressions
• video games

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft, Xbox

Products: Mina the Hollower, Order of the Sinking Star, 1666: Amsterdam, Blood Dungeon, Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!, Virtue and a Sledgehammer

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