About this episode

The episode discusses modern gaming trends, focusing on the importance of respecting players' time and intelligence, with a spotlight on games like Toxic Commando, Slay the Spire 2, and Starfield.

From the 80s-inspired gore of Toxic Commando to the "3-hour rule" for busy adults, we break down why modern games need to respect your time—and your intelligence—in 2026.

People in this episode

Host: The Inner Gamer

Topics covered

• game design
• time management in gaming
• modern gaming
• Toxic Commando
• Slay the Spire 2
• Starfield

Keywords

• Toxic Commando
• Slay the Spire 2
• Starfield
• game design
• time management
• modern games

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Toxic Commando, Slay the Spire 2, Starfield

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