Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! In this special episode, we are diving in deep on the fourth installment in the Dragon Age series: Dragon Age: The Veilguard. It should go without saying, but this episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. So, if you have not finished the game, and do not want to be spoiled,…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we've got a lot to talk about. First up, we're mixing things up and diving in, right away, into what we've been playing which namely has been a whole lot of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 for ol' Corey over here. Then, Sony's State of Play. Was it good? Was it bad? How'd we feel? Find out and see! …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we've got a lot to talk about. First up, Ubisoft -- makers of beloved franchises like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry, is in major trouble. What do we think? Well, we talk about it. Then! Chris got a Steam Deck!! He's been playing that, so we talk about it a good bit, plus a little extra sprinkled…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're talking a lot of (checks notes) Xbox! They had a Direct/Showcase event where they talked about some (really cool) games and we're going to talk about them too! Then, some of what we've been playing which has included a little bit of everything from both of us and a whole lot of Marvel Riv…

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. The big news on everyone's minds? The Nintendo Switch 2. It exists and we saw it (kind of) so we talk about that. Then, a few of the games we're most looking forward to in 2025! It's …

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 2024 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 int…

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 2024 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 hav…

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 Dune Part 2, Trap, Inside Out 2, Baby Reindeer, Eric, Piranesi, and more! Do you…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about the games they played in 2024 that didn't actually come out in 2024 (wait...people do that?) because 2024 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 discu…

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. It was an event for sure, full of Harrison Ford, Snoop Dogg, and more, so strap in and get cozy -- this one's gonna be good. Games discussed include Astro Bot, Metaphor: Refantaz…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're talking a lot of Playstation, a lot of Dragon Age, and, well, a lot of a few other things too. There's a lot of good stuff here and we hope you enjoy it! Games discussed include Dragon Age: The Veilguard, SteamWorld: Heist 2, Ratchet and Clank, Jak and Daxter, Sly Cooper, Metal Gear Solid…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's Thanksgiving in the United States, so we're taking a step back to talk about some of the games that we're most thankful for. Maybe it's what got us into gaming or what got us back into it many years later. Either way, there's a lot of good stuff here and we hope you enjoy it! Games discuss…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're talking The Game Awards -- specifically, the wild GOTY nominations they announced this week. Then, a little bit of what we've been playing which, alongside more Metaphor, has been Rogue Legacy 2. Cozy up, grab a coffee, and plug in those headphones; this here's a good one! Games discussed…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's kind of light so we're playing a (nother) round of 20 Questions. Then, Chris talks some Lorelai and the Laser Eyes (and Metaphor), Corey talks Windblown, and we talk a bit more than you would think we would about The New York Times' Connections game. Cozy up, grab a coffee, and plug in tho…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's kind of light so we're playing a round of 20 Questions. Then, Chris talks some more Metaphor, Corey talks Alan Wake 2 (and a couple other things too). Cozy up, grab a coffee, and plug in those headphones; this here's a good one! Games discussed include Metaphor: Refantazio, Alan Wake 2 (Th…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're back again, for Halloween! Not with anything super spooky, other than the fact that Concord, the game everyone loves to hate, is now gone, for good. We talk about that and then, a little of what we've been playing. Cozy up, grab a coffee, and plug in those headphones; this here's a good o…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're back again, talking about, what else, but Metaphor: Refantazio! Oh, and a couple of other things too, namely: Masahiro Sakurai, his YouTube channel, and what he's (apparently) working on next. Cozy up, grab a coffee, and plug in those headphones; this here's a good one! Games discussed in…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're back again after an unexpected hiatus to talk about, well, what else? Games! There's not a lot of news, but there's a whole lot of what we've been playing so, cozy up, grab a coffee, and plug in those headphones; this here's a good one! Games discussed include Metaphor: Refantazio, Metal …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, it's all Sony (again)! First, a some news. There was a State of Play, Chris and Corey watched it, so they take a little time to unpack and share their thoughts. Then, in the back half, they take a minute to talk about what they would like to see from Sony at some point in the future. Safe predi…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're talking games (of course). First, a little news then what we've been playing. For Chris and Corey both, that's mostly been The Plucky Squire and more Astro Bot, both of which have been absolutely joyous. Then, Chris talks a little Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain and Corey wraps up wi…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! In this special episode, we are continuing our Metal Gear Solid with a thorough discussion of the third entry in the series, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater It should go without saying, but this episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Metal Gear Solid 3, and the previous Metal Gear Solid games. So, …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're talking all Sony, pretty much -- both the good and the bad. First up, the PS5 Pro. It was announced. It's all the internet has been talking about so we dive in deep on that. Then, what we've been playing which, spoiler alert, has been A LOT of Astro Bot. So, cozy up, grab a coffee, and pl…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're kicking things off with some historic (but not great) news: Concord, the game people love to hate, is being taken offline after two weeks. So, we talk about that. Then, some what we've been playing. Ironically, for Chris, that's been a different hero shooter, meanwhile Corey's been gettin…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're kicking things off with some announcements from not one, but TWO Nintendo Directs. A few things were shown, so we talk about that. Then, what we've been playing! In Chris finished up MGS 4, while Corey has been playing *checks notes* every game in the world, so we do our best to talk abou…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're kicking things off with some announcements from everyone's favorite gaming convention: GamesCom. A few things were shown, so we talk about that. Then, what we've been playing! In Corey's case, that's a lot. In Chris' -- not so much. Grab a coffee, and plug in those headphones; this here's…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, a little more gaming news to round off last week. Ready at Dawn, a Meta studio, previously a Sony studio, shutdown, which is a bummer. The good news? Tango Gameworks, company what was shut down by Microsoft a few months back despite the colossal hit that was Hi-Fi Rush, was purchased! So, we ta…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, the first bit of actual news we've had in a while and -- *checks notes* -- it's sad. This week, two big sets of layoffs happened. One at Bungie, and one at GameInformer (courtesy of GameStop). We talk about those and get a little heated because, well, how could you not? Then, we talk about what…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, no real news of note (again!) except for the fact that we are back after an unplanned week away. This week, Chris and Corey both talk a little Concord. We played it together and have thoughts! Then, Corey talks some Elden Ring and College Football 25, Chris talks some Metal Gear Solid 3, and fi…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, no real news of note. Chris started up on Alan Wake 2 though at the behest of Corey, so we talk about that! Plus, Chris and Corey both have been playing a bit of Cassette Beasts, and Chris also has dove (dived? Divened?) down deep into Metal Gear Solid 3, so there's a bit of that in here as wel…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we've still been playing Elden Ring, but we've also been playing other stuff too! That includes Alan Wake 2 DLC, Case of the Golden Idol, a few cozy indies, and more. So, cozy up, grab a coffee, and plug in those headphones; this here's a good one! Games discussed include Elden Ring Shadow of t…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, there's not a whole lot of news to unpack so Chris and Corey are back to talk more Elden Ring. But, don't worry non-Tarnished! We also talk about Lego City Undercover and Persona 3 Reload and, well, that's about it. Cozy up, grab a coffee, and plug in those headphones; this here's a good one! G…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! In this special episode, we are continuing our Metal Gear Solid with a thorough discussion of the second entry in the series, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. It should go without saying, but this episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Metal Gear Solid 2. So, if you have not finished the game, …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about the only game everyone seems to care about (again): Elden Ring. Specifically? We're talking the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Corey has played a good bit of it, Chris has played a little, and we talk about our thoughts so far. Then, some Persona 3 Reload, a little news, …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about what turned out to be a pretty rockin' Nintendo Direct. We unpack it, talk about what's exciting, and lament at the lack of time we have now that the year has filled up. Then, it's what we've been playing, so cozy up, grab a coffee, and plug in those headphones; this …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk all things Keigh-3 aka G 3-leighy's aka Summer Games Fest. We unpack the show and the other shows surrounding it, talk about what we liked, what we didn't, and what we're most excited about in the months ahead! Cozy up, grab a coffee, and plug in those headphones; this here…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey prepare for the summer wave that is new game announcements. Kicking it off? Sony's State of Play! After that, a few predictions going into the E Keighleys next week, which means this whole episode is jam slam packed full of stuff to get excited about. Cozy up, grab a coffee, and…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy (after an unplanned week away)! This week, Chris and Corey catch up on some news, namely new Assassin's Creed, Hellblade 2 release, and Elden Ring's new DLC. Then, we talk what we've been playing. Corey was on vacation so he didn't play a ton, but Chris managed to squeeze a good bit in while he was gone to…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey are talking all tos, two, and toos, starting with another round of layoffs sweeping through Microsoft after too damn many already. Then, we talk some other twos, as in Hades 2, Dragon's Dogma 2, Metal Gear Solid 2, and more! It's a beefy episode, but a good one, so cozy up, grab…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! In this special episode, we are making good on the promise we made a mere 8 months ago and bringing you part 1 of this Metal Gear Solid discussion. It should go without saying, but this episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Metal Gear Solid 1. So, if you have not finished the game, and do not want…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk a little...civil engineering (huh?) before diving into the ol' meat and potatoes. Not a lot of news on the gaming front so, today, we're talking games we've been playing and there have been a few. Chris has played some Harold Halibut, Corey finished Infinite Wealth, and has…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk a little news and a lot of games. In news, not a whole lot, but there are a few release dates, so we dig in on those. Then, we talk some other news and what we've been playing. Chris started Civilization 6 and Botany Manor, Corey is finishing Yakuza (FINALLY) and also has b…

pisode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey get back into the normal rhythm and talk about the recent Triple-I Initiative indie game showcase which, kind of surprisingly, had a bucket load of bangers. Then, we talk some other news and what we've been playing. Chris beat Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Corey almost has because …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey answer the age old question: Is Ocarina of Time really the GOAT? We talk about it. At length. No, really. This episode is thick. So, get your blanket handy and snuggle up with us because it's a great episode. We hope you enjoy it! Games discussed include The Legend of Zelda Ocar…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey officially end the show... April Fool's! That's right. It's the biggest week in jokes, so we talk a few of the big "announcements" that got dropped, alongside some actual news. Then, we talk about what we've been playing, namely a little Stellar Blade, a lot of Rebirth, and some…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey dive in on a topic for the first time in a while. This week? Are games too big? Have they gotten too thick? And by getting so thick, have they actually become less fun to play as a result? We talk about it. Get your blanket handy and snuggle up with us because it's a great episo…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about a lot of two things in particular: games and soccer. Is that weird? Sure, but we do it anyway. Specifically, we talk about what we've been playing which has been, actually, kind of a lot. Get your blanket handy and snuggle up with us because it's a great episode. We h…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about, well, a lot of stuff. Firstly, the Xbox showcase and then the unfortunate news that Akira Toriyama, famed mangaka, had passed away. We share a few Dragon Ball stories and talk about his impact on the anime world. Then, we dig into what we've playing! Get your blanket…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about the big Ps: Pokemon, Poker, and P...Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. We had a blast digging into some news and what we've been playing. Get your blanket handy and snuggle up with us because it's a great episode. We hope you enjoy it! Games discussed include Pokemon Legends …

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about one of the most important hobbies known to man: Poker. Just kidding. Well, not really, because we dive deep into Balatro, the new roguelike taking the world by storm. But hold on, there's also the Elden Ring DLC, there's a Nintendo (Partner) Direct and plenty more her…

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! In this episode, we are bringing you a little extra something! Rebirth is mere days away, so we decided to sit down and talk FF7 Remake and our predictions for what may be coming next. It should go without saying, but this episode contains spoilers for the entirety of Final Fantasy VII Remake, as well as …