In this episode, we discuss our recent activities, including yard work and upcoming trips, as well as some gaming news, like the announcement of new Xbox consoles and the Gamescom event. We're particularly excited about the upcoming release of Civilization 7 and share our love for grand strategy games. We dive into our gaming habits and preferences, talking about how gaming serves as a form of relaxation, entertainment, and community engagement for us. We discuss the challenges of finding time to game amidst other responsibilities and the appeal of multiplayer and communal gaming experiences. We also touch on the tendency to accumulate a large backlog of games and the convenience of portable gaming devices like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch. Additionally, we chat about the challenges of choosing games from a vast library, categorizing games on Steam, and the number of hours we've spent playing certain games. We explore the therapeutic aspect of gaming and how it helps us decompress and relax. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on the importance of accessibility in games and the ability to customize difficulty settings. Want more of us? Check us out below! ============================================ https://linktr.ee/thegamecorner ============================================ Thank you to Game Chops and RobKTA for the use of our theme song "Goldenrod Game Corner" from the Ultraball album. Go give it a listen! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recent Activities 04:20 The Lack of Pokemon News 06:48 Announcement of New Xbox Consoles 08:35 Discussion on the Potential Release of the Nintendo Switch 2 12:24 The Importance of Battery Life 17:28 The Nintendo Direct and Civilization 7 21:26 The Love for Grand Strategy Games 24:04 The Relaxing and Escapist Nature of Gaming 29:16 The Value of Communal Gaming Experiences 34:44 Challenges of Finding Time to Game 41:11 The Tendency to Buy Games and Not Finish Them 48:13 The Benefits of Portable Gaming Devices 50:29 Different Gaming Habits and Preferences: No One-Size-Fits-All Approach 55:39 Why Do You Play Video Games? Habits and Preferences 01:02:28 Gaming as a Therapeutic Activity: Decompression and Stress Relief