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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review & Spoilercast and Taking Swim Lessons Jun 23, 2025

Show notes

Janet and Isaiah talk about their time with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. First with a review of the game, what they liked, what they didn’t, and everything in between while keeping it spoiler-free. Then they go into full blown spoiler cast talking story, mechanics, favorite strategies, and their overall thoughts on how the game plays out (GAMES). Then they talk about going to their first swim lessons (Janet a complete beginner and Isaiah having a light history with swimming). What their first lessons were like, their expectations, and if they’re excited for more lessons (NOT GAMES).

Poll of the Show:
https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:18 Catching Up
03:22 Games / Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review (Spoiler Free)
57:40 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Spoilercast
01:49:12 Not Games / Learning To Swim
02:20:11 Poll of the Show
02:30:05 Outro

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Switch 2 Launch, Summer Game Fest 2025, and Diving Into Trading Cards Again Jun 16, 2025

Show notes

Janet and Isaiah talk about their time with the Switch 2 so far! Janet wishes she could be playing more while Isaiah goes on a rant about Mario Kart World. They also talk about their Summer Game Fest 2025 highlights, from announcements at the live show to rapid fire thoughts from hands-on time with games (GAMES). Then they talk about going to see an LA Dodgers vs NY Mets game before SGF formally kicked on, their history with baseball, and finish with chatting through some recent pulls they had opening up some trading card packs (NOT GAMES).

Poll of the Show:
https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:18 Catching Up
04:35 Games / Switch 2 Is Finally Here
50:16 SGF Highlights
01:12:56 Not Games / Dodgers vs Mets
01:40:09 Trading Card Collecting
02:02:08 Poll of the Show
02:07:39 Outro

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Hating games the other loves and a round of Guess The Character (Pets Edition) May 19, 2025

Show notes

Janet and Isaiah talk about what it’s like when one hates a game the other loves, what it means to “Hate Finish” a game, and what do we know when the other likes/hates a game (GAMES). Then they play a new game of “Guess The Character”. They decide to make it a special “all pets” edition in honor of everything going on with their pet Bruce (NOT GAMES).

Poll of the Show:
https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:18 Catching Up (Google accounts mini-rant)
07:05 Games / Loving games the other hates
01:12:42 Not Games / Guess The Character (Pets Edition)
01:33:32 Poll of the Show
01:43:07 Outro

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Bruce health updates, Game of the Year check-in, and developing anime tastes May 12, 2025

Show notes

Janet and Isaiah talk about their Game of the Year contenders so far. From indie driving strategy games to wacky split-screen adventures, they go over what they think will ultimately make their Top 10 by the end of the year (GAMES). Then they talk about recent developments in Janet’s anime journey! They go over the recent shows they’ve tried, what worked, what didn’t, and initial thoughts on the latest show they’re diving into (NOT GAMES).

Poll of the Show:
https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:18 Catching Up (Bruce Updates)
13:21 Games / Game of the Year Checkin
01:25:36 Not Games / Anime Taste
02:30:47 Poll of the Show
02:32:29 Outro

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Switch 2 Preorders, Playing Clair Obscur Expedition 33, And Sinners Spoilercast Apr 28, 2025

Show notes

Janet and Isaiah talk about their journey trying to secure a preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2. Then they talk about their time playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, what they like about it, what they wish was better, and their overall thoughts on the game so far (GAMES). Then they talk about one of the hottest movies in theaters right now, Sinners. Starting with spoiler-free discussions before going into full spoilers, they talk about why they think this movie is killing it in the box office, who they think it’s for, if it’s “too scary”, and ultimately if they think you should go see it (NOT GAMES).

Poll of the Show:
https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:18 Catching Up
03:21 Games / Switch 2 Preorder Experience
42:27 Clair Obscur Expedition 33
01:16:09 Not Games / Sinners - Spoiler-free Discussion
01:26:03 Sinners - Spoiler Discussion
01:52:28 Poll of the Show
02:05:37 Outro

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Switch 2 thoughts, are boat games in, and our unofficial sports week Apr 21, 2025

Show notes

Janet and Isaiah talk about all the latest info about the Nintendo Switch 2. They go over the price, launch window games, if its still a “must buy”, and even some of Janet’s hands-on experience. They then talk about the latest boat games they’ve been playing (strange coincidence) and Janet’s time with a pixel art city builder (GAMES). Then they talk about their unofficial sports filled week, getting their LA Galaxy MLS replica rings, going to their season ticket holder open practice session, and checking out their first NHL game with the LA Kings (NOT GAMES).

Poll of the Show:
https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:18 Catching Up
01:27 Games / Switch 2 Thoughts
41:53 What we’ve been playing
01:00:37 Not Games / Unofficial Sports Week
01:31:52 Poll of the Show
01:36:59 Outro

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Follow the hosts:

Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
Isaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Exploring puzzle architecture, deep south weaver powers, and fun blind rankings Apr 14, 2025

Show notes

Janet and Isaiah talk about what they’ve been playing. Isaiah recently finished Alan Wake II, Janet shares her thoughts on South of Midnight, and they both go over their time so far with the latest gaming craze Blue Prince and try to answer if this is a “dumb friendly” puzzle game (GAMES). Then they take turns having some fun doing blind rankings that the other has prepared for them (NOT GAMES).

Poll of the Show:
https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:18 Catching Up
07:44 Games / What we’ve been playing
7:56 Alan Wake II
28:58 South of Midnight
43:51 Blue Prince
01:02:22 Not Games / Blind Rankings
01:03:45 Places (Janet)
01:16:43 Isaiah’s Albums (Isaiah)
01:28:24 Fun Things To Do (Isaiah)
01:36:38 Breakfast Cereal (Janet)
01:52:25 Poll of the Show
02:13:42 Outro

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Exploring The Best Dual Gamer Setup and How We’ve Learned to Budget Our Money Apr 07, 2025

Show notes

Janet and Isaiah talk about their various attempts at making the best dual gamer setup for them, what worked, what didn’t, and what their current setup is now (GAMES). Then they talk about how they use the app You Need A Budget (or “YNAB”) to better manage their money, pay off their debt, and save for the future (NOT GAMES).

Poll of the Show:
https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:18 Catching Up
05:26 Games / Our Dual Gamer Setup
46:31 Not Games / How We Budget Our Money (with YNAB)
01:42:43 Poll of the Show
01:47:29 Outro

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Follow the hosts:

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Going to GDC 2025 and Running Our First 10k Together Mar 31, 2025

Show notes

Janet and Isaiah take a drive up to San Francisco to go to the 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC), attend the Game Developer Awards, take a look at some Xbox indie games, and attend some amazing talks put on by industry friends and veterans (GAMES). Then they talk about doing their first race of the year with the 2025 L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 10k, how prepared they were, and what their next running goals are (NOT GAMES).

Poll of the Show:
https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:18 Catching Up
02:20 Games / GANG Gaming Time Capsule (Update)
08:21 GDC 2025
01:10:43 Not Games / LA Chinatown Firecracker 10k
01:55:32 Poll of the Show
02:03:45 Outro

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Gaming Time Capsule Pt 4 and Getting Into Distance Running Mar 10, 2025

Show notes

Janet and Isaiah continue with part 4 of the “GANG Gaming Time Capsule”, coming together to choose games for the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, PSVR, and Xbox One (GAMES). Then they reach into their mailbag and talk about their relationship with distance running, how they got into it, what their goals are, and tips and tricks they recommend for people looking to try the hobby (NOT GAMES).

Poll of the Show:
https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll

Timestamps: