This week, we are rebranding Thanksgiving as a gamer holiday! We build our table of Thanksgiving foods as video games. What'd we miss?

Timecodes

Intros - 1:15

Appetizers - 8:55

Main courses - 21:38

Casseroles - 33:18

Desserts - 43:48

Wrap up / thanks - 1:00:08

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required. www.dropindropoutpod.com

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Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast

Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @spotlightgamespod

Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips

Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC

Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

The Game Awards are nearly upon us, and we have our nominees.... it's time to DIDO to weigh in! Did Keighley & friends get it right this year? FIND OUT!

Timecodes 0:00:00 - Intro

0:08:22 - Overall impressions

0:15:50 - Most anticipated game

0:18:40 - Best adaptation

0:23:00 - Best multiplayer

0:28:07 - Best sports/ racing

0:32:05 - Best sim/ strategy

0:34:50 - Best family game

0:38:38 - Best fighting game

0:41:45 - Best RPG

0:46:00 - Best action/ adventure game

0:51:16 - Best action game

0:54:03 - Best VR/ AR game

0:56:24 - Best mobile game

0:58:25 - Best debut indie

1:02:42 - Best independent game

1:03:00 - Does The Game Awards get these categories wrong??

1:09:07 - Best community support

1:13:23 - Best ongoing game

1:15:47 - Games for impact

1:18:50 - Innovation in accessibility

1:19:43 - Best performance

1:25:28 - Best audio design

1:27:54 - Best score/ music

1:32:57 - Best art direction

1:37:12 - Best narrative

1:40:10 - Best game direction

1:41:34 - Game of the year

1:45:23 - Outro

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required. www.dropindropoutpod.com

Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod

Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast

Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @spotlightgamespod

Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips

Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC

Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

Lumines Arise is finally out, and it's one of the best puzzle games of all time. The natural evolution of both Lumines AND Tetris Effect Connected. Jake and Patrick were able to play and review the game ahead of time, and they have a TON to say about this absolute banger. Review copies provided by Enhance!

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.

www.dropindropoutpod.com

Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod

Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast

Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @spotlightgamespod

Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips

Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC

Inside the mind of @highscoreweekly

And the gamble worth taking, @gwtmori

Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com