Arcade Cozy

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey keep the 2024 train rolling along and talk about all that's been going on this week which is a lot actually. Microsoft did a Developer Direct, Prince of Persia released, and Pokemon with guns (aka Palworld) came out and the world imploded as a result. So, we talk about all that, plus what we've been playing! It's a...

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. Spoiler alert: not a lot, but we talk about it anyway, namely Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League previews, and more. Then, on to what we've been playing, which, apparently, is a lot of Final Fant...

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 2023 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 into the second part here! These are our top...

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 2023 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 have your own thoughts on what we talked abou...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about everything but the games! It's our favorite non-gaming things episode, so we dig in on the music, the movies, and the television that brought us joy this year! Non-games discussed include The Barbie Movie, Oppenheimer, The Bear, and more! Do you have your own thoughts on what we talked about today? Are there thin...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about the games they played this year that didn't actually come out in 2023 (wait...people do that?) because 2023 had some of the greatest releases (maybe ever?), but new games aren't everything. Some of the best games are the old ones, so we talk about those too! Games discussed include: Resident Evil 2 & 8, O...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about the event that was The Game Awards -- namely what it was, what it wasn't, what was shown, and what could hopefully change at some point in the future. It was an event for sure, and so is this episode, so strap in and get cozy -- this one's gonna be good. Games discussed include Metaphor: Refantazio, Exodus, N...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! In this episode, we are bringing you a little extra something! Corey has finally finished Alan Wake 2, so we had to "spiral" on down to the studio to have a little chat. It should go without saying, but  this episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Alan Wake 2.  If you have not finished the game, and do not want to be spoiled, save this e...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey kick things off with the biggest reveal pre-TGAs: Grand Theft Auto 6. We knew it was coming, but now we have a trailer and it looks...like GTA. We talk about that a bit, a little on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf too, and then we dive into what we've been playing. Corey has been playing a variety of things, including Dredge and Astr...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey are back after the long holiday weekend, enjoying the cool weather, and welcoming respite from those pesky family folk. How? Video games, of course! This week, Chris and Corey predict The Game Award winners, unpack a few announcements, and then dig into what they've been playing, which is a whole lot of BALDUR'S GATE 3...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey are back after Corey's weeklong vacay across the pond. But he's here now, and he's been playing *checks notes* Alan Wake 2?? A spooky game? Yes! He has a lot of thoughts, so we talk about that. Then, Chris talks new under the radar puzzler, Chants of Sennaar, and unpacks the joyful of experience of playing through J...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey lead off with some BlizzCon news. Then, we continue talking all things Alan Wake. Just because Halloween is over doesn't mean the spoopy hits stop spinning, so we continue along with that horror-themed discussion. Then, Corey has been playing, dare we say, the coziest game of the year so far. He talks Jusant, Chris listens...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk all things Halloween! It's that time of year again, which means we're digging into the spooky. Chris has been playing Alan Wake 2, Corey has been playing Alan Wake (too), and we've both been playing more Spider-Man 2. On top of that, a few other spooky things to talk about. It's a fun, cozy, and spoopy one...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk Spider-Man 2! It's that time of year and the big Sony game has just dropped. What do we think? Listen to find out! Games discussed include Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Wonder (and other Super Mario games), Costume Quest, Octopath Traveler 2, and more! Do you have thoughts on what we talked about today? Are th...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey keep the train rolling with new releases. Chris has been keeping on with Lies of P, Corey's been playing Assassin's Creed: Mirage and Forza Motorsport and everyone is mentally preparing for the flood to be unleashed. So, hang out, and cozy up — it's a good episode everybody. Games discussed include Assassin's Cr...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey try to fit in as much as possible before the October flood of bangers. This week? Sea of Stars and Lies of P, but we also talk a bit of news as well, namely Jim Ryan's retirement from Sony, and the big Microsoft leak from a week or so back. So, hang out, and cozy up — it's a good episode everybody. Games discussed inclu...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about the latest in big news: the iPhone 15. It's been announced, and is releasing, and, well, that's about it. After that though, it's games! Chris has been playing Starfield, Corey has been playing Sea of Stars, we talk about it all — it's a very fun time. Hang out, cozy up — it's a good episode every...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey celebrate the beginning of season 3 with some good ol' Switch 2 rumors. Nothing's confirmed, everything's up for debate -- we talk about it. Then, Starfield discussions. Corey's been playing it (and loving it soooo much, apparently) so we talk a bit about that. Oh and hey -- Armored Core 6 and Sea of Stars too;...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey celebrate 100 episodes the only way we know how: talking video games. Whether you've only just started listening to Arcade Cozy, or have been here since the beginning, we are so thankful for everyone who's come along for the ride. This episode, it's, well, a mixture of a lot of things, so hang out, cozy up — it'...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about one thing specifically: the heat. Well, then we talk about games. This week, it's more Baldur's Gate 3. Corey tells us of his grand new adventures, and we try not to get jealous with envy in the process. Meanwhile, Chris started (and finished) Like a Dragon: Ishin!, the Yakuza period drama that, it turns out,...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about basically two things: playing Baldur's Gate 3 (Corey) and wanting to play Baldur's Gate 3 (Chris). Corey regales us with his BG3 adventures, meanwhile, Chris goes down an Alan Wake rabbit hole to distract himself from the void that is not being able to play Baldur's Gate 3. Hang out, cozy up — it's a...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey lead off by talking about the rumors that Nintendo will be releasing a successor to the Switch in 2024. Then, we dive in on what we've been playing which is, a bit actually. Corey has been playing some Diablo 4 and Metroid, and Chris has been playing Alan Wake. Then, Chris helps Corey build his dream team on this edition of...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey keep it tight and succint with a bit of what they've been playing. We both finished up Final Fantasy 16 so we talk about that a little, and then Chris has managed, in all of the busyness to fit in two other games (?!). Corey, on the other hand, still be deckin' and has been trying his hand at 100 different titles spread...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Corey shocks the world by announcing he has purchased and received an actual, real-life SteamDeck! So, we talk about that, and the wide world of gaming that has opened up to him as a result. Chris, on the otherhand, to have something to talk about other than FF16 again, played a bit of The Talos Principle, so we talk about that too. Oh, and al...

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey lead off by talking about the Microsoft v. FTC proceedings. There's been some interesting stuff, so we unpack it. Then, Corey talks a bit about his summer on the vineyard with Hundred Days. He enjoyed it, is more knowledgeable now, and, thus, better for it. Then, what else could we talk about, but more Final Fantasy XVI. Th...