Slay the Spire 2— Should You Play Now or Wait?
Zach Kohler Zach Kohler

Slay the Spire 2— Should You Play Now or Wait?

There’s something oddly poetic about Slay the Spire 2 launching in early access and immediately pulling in hundreds of thousands of players.

Not because it’s surprising—but because it proves just how powerful a slow-burn success story can be.

The original Slay the Spire didn’t explode overnight. It built its reputation over time, quietly converting skeptics into die-hard fans. And now? The sequel is reaping the rewards of that goodwill.

But here’s the real question:
Should you jump into Slay the Spire 2 right now—or wait for the full release?

Let’s break it down.

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Toxic Commando Review — Fun Zombie Chaos or a Missed Opportunity?
Zach Kohler Zach Kohler

Toxic Commando Review — Fun Zombie Chaos or a Missed Opportunity?

Sometimes a game knows exactly what it is.

Explosions. Zombies. One-liners. Absolute chaos.

That’s the promise of John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando—a budget-priced, co-op shooter that leans hard into B-movie energy. And to its credit, it mostly delivers on that vibe.

But after spending real time with it, one thing becomes clear:

👉 This is a game that’s fun in bursts… but struggles to go the distance.

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Trump’s Tariffs, Switch 2 Concerns, and Gaming Gratitude!
Matthew Maulding Matthew Maulding

Trump’s Tariffs, Switch 2 Concerns, and Gaming Gratitude!

This week on Good Playing With You, Dan Whitehill, Matt Lord, and Matthew Maulding served up a packed episode full of holiday gaming news. From Trump’s proposed tariffs that could skyrocket gaming prices to a heartwarming story about Borderlands 4, here’s everything you need to catch up on this Thanksgiving week.

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