Episode 90: The Jack Black Stack

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Episode 90: The Jack Black Stack

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Nov 11, 2020

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Niki and Steven have that new Xbox. merritt has big questions about what makes different framerates acceptable. Danielle takes a crash course in Gears lore.
Games discussed: Bugsnax, Dirt 5, Fuser, MÖBIUS FRONT '83, Tomorrow won't come for those without ██████, Cruel Bands Career, Yakuza: Like a Dragon.
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Nov 11, 2020

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