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Janet and Isaiah spend almost a whole episode’s length diving into the many different sub-genres of "puzzle games”, what are various examples of each sub-genre, and what types of  games they would group together and why (GAMES). Then the gang talks about the new eReaders they each got! While both are cool in their own right, Isaiah can’t help but feel left out with his purchase and debates if he should join Janet with the Kobo brand vs his micro-reader (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up00:50 Games / The many genres of puzzle games01:43:54 Not Games / Changing our habits with eReaders02:23:16 Poll of the Show02:32:04 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about being better people and learning to reject the dreaded “Hate Finish” that’s held them captive before. They also talk about some recent games they’ve been playing and how Janet is learning to love incremental games (GAMES). Then the gang goes over their Lock-Ins and Leave-Its from the beginning of the year and grade themselves on how they’re doing, what adjustments they need to make, and make some realistic pivots to make sure they end the year strong with their resolutions (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up02:06 Games / The "Hate Finish"01:01:52 Not Games / Resolutions Check-in01:51:52 Poll of the Show01:54:20 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about their time so far playing Big Walk, the new prox chat puzzle game by House House. While still pretty early, the gang tries their best to describe what they game is and what makes it so fun WITHOUT giving anything away so that you can experience it for yourself still (GAMES). Then they talk about the latest hobby in the house, Pokemon card collecting. What started off as a spur of the moment browse at Anime Expo has turned into the two going to all the local card shops in search of cards featuring art by Yuka Morii for Janet and any cards of the original 151 Pokemon for Isaiah (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up05:17 Games / TKTKTK42:49 Not Games / TKTKTK01:31:20 Poll of the Show01:44:21 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah go over their time playing through Resident Evil 5 together. It’s a replay for Isaiah but a first for Janet so they talk about what they expected, how the game compares to some of the other Resident Evil games, and what’s next for the duo to co-op (GAMES). Then they talk about going to Anime Expo 2026! Having gone last year they generally know what to expect (or so they thought), but each year shows it’s going to be a little bit different from the year before. They talk about what changed this year, what panels they managed to attend, and also go over their haul of purchases (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up02:36 Games / Resident Evil 555:16 Not Games / Anime Expo 202601:43:14 Poll of the Show01:48:22 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about their time playing Pokemon Pokopia, both together and on their own. Janet played a bit around launch but Isaiah was late to the party, and as you’d expect, Isaiah somehow lapped Janet in hours played. Listen to find out their thoughts on the game so far, what they would like to see improved, and if they think they’ll keep playing long term (GAMES). Then the gang talks about going to not one, but TWO FIFA World Cup games! Being fortunate enough to live in LA which was the host to a few games since kickoff, Janet got to live out one of her life long dreams and Isaiah was there for the ride (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up01:08 Games / Pokemon Pokopia50:58 Not Games / Attending World Cup 2026 Games01:44:08 Poll of the Show01:47:22 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah dive into the games, announcements, and demos they got to spend some time with at Summer Game Fest 2026. This year Isaiah was able to join in on the fun and attend so they talk about what going in person is like compared to following online (GAMES). Then, Isaiah’s birthday just passed so they talk a bit about what they did for it, how they like to celebrate, and what birthday traditions they follow going forward as a family (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up00:47 Games / TKTKTK01:49:36 Not Games / TKTKTK02:20:27 Poll of the Show02:30:15 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah have an episode all about their habits when it comes to redoing things. First they talk about what games they’ve replayed multiple times, what was the last replay they’ve done, and what modern game they think might become a goto replay for them in the future (GAMES). Then they talk about their re-consumption of other media. What books might they reread, what tv shows or movies do they rewatch, and even what places would they like to revisit (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up03:33 Games / History with replaying games50:41 Not Games / History with consuming media01:43:03 Poll of the Show01:51:08 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about Pragmata, the latest sci-fi arcade shooter from Capcom (with a bit of Resident Evil DNA if you ask Isaiah). They also talk about their goal of beating Slay The Spire 2 together playing as the same character and how that journey has been (GAMES). Then they talk about travel. Having just came back from Chicago they go over their travel habits, tips, tricks, worst moments, and future goals (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up02:22 Games / Pragmata28:18 Slay The Spire 2 Twinsies Challenge49:30 Not Games / Travel Tips and Tricks01:41:21 Poll of the Show01:54:42 Outro Send your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about some comfort games they’ve been playing lately. Isaiah relaxing with the “Picross meets Minesweeper” game Proverbs and Janet getting things done with Spirit City: Lofi Sessions (GAMES). Then they talk about having sports on in the house, what did they watch growing up, how do they watch games now, and what sports personalities might they try to watch together in the future (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up07:59 Games / Proverbs32:58 Spirit City - Lofi Sessions58:56 Not Games / Sports Watching Habits01:47:48 Poll of the Show01:56:42 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about going from really disliking a game to eventually liking it, is it something that’s happened to them, and how likely is someone to go through this. They also talk about their time playing NBA The Run as part of the (semi) open playstest, if they liked what they played, how does it compare to NBA Street, and if they’re planning on playing more once it’s finally out (GAMES). Then they go through with a segment that they’ve been sitting on for a minute and talk about perspective questions, see where they agree (or disagree), and ultimately learn a bit more about each other in the most silly of ways (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up01:32 Games / From Disliking To Liking Games39:59 Playtesting "NBA The Run"48:04 Not Games / Perspective Questions01:48:21 Poll of the Show01:54:18 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about what they’ve been playing. Isaiah dives into extraction shooters with Marathon and Janet gets the jump on things revisiting Hollow Knight Silksong’s Act 3 and Pragmata (GAMES). Then they talk about wrapping up the Demon Slayer saga in the house. Having now seen the Infinity Castle movie when it returned to theaters, they go over what it was like (re)watching the show, how do they feel about the movie and where it leaves things, and ultimately try to figure out what’s the next anime for Janet (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up01:54 Games / Marathon26:50 Silksong (Act 3)41:09 Gaming Organization51:17 Not Games / Demon Slayer (Spoiler Free)01:09:29 Janet’s next anime01:23:08 Demon Slayer Spoilercast01:52:51 Poll of the Show01:58:31 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about their time with Resident Evil Requiem, the latest in the survival horror franchise. First going over things spoiler-free then diving into the nitty gritty on what they liked and disliked (GAMES). Then they talk about concerts. One loves them, the other not so much, but they go over their history with concerts, what about live music do they like the most, and who they’d still like to see live before it’s too late (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up2:18 Games / Resident Evil Requiem (Spoiler Free)20:34 Resident Evil Requiem Spoilercast57:52 Not Games / Concerts and Live Music02:01:10 Poll of the Show02:05:17 Outro Send your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about jumping into Slay the Spire 2 now that it’s finally out in early access! They go over their history with the game, what they like about the sequel, what’s new, and how it compares to the first (GAMES). Then they talk about how they’re back from their moving break. Packing up your life and moving to another apartment is never easy, but this one really took a lot out of the crew. They go over how the adventure all began and how they feel about their new place now that they’ve had time to settle (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up2:29 Games / Slay the Spire 252:02 Not Games / Moving Adventures01:54:34 Poll of the Show02:00:48 Outro Send your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about their time playing Love Eternal, a gravity flipping difficult platformer, and God of War Sons of Sparta, a surprise 2D metroidvania entry set in the world of God of War  (GAMES). Then they talk about going to a Resident Evil x Porsche launch event and their time riding in a very, very expensive and fast car (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up5:03 Games / Love Eternal26:24 God of War Sons of Sparta01:04:09 Not Games / Resident Evil Requiem x Porsche01:30:12 Poll of the Show01:52:23 Outro Send your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev

Janet and Isaiah talk about their recent PC Gaming renaissance happening in the house, what sparked this interest, what games they’ve been playing, and what they think isin store for them in the future (GAMES). Then they talk about going to sleep. They’re on a quest to find their ideal bedtime routines to get the best sleep they can and talk about what those routines are, how they try to track their sleep, and what’s left for them to improve on (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/poll Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up10:01 Games / PC Gaming Renaissance56:58 Mixtape Preview01:05:12 Not Games / Quest for Healthier Sleep01:46:20 Poll of the Show02:00:15 Outro Send your questions and topics to the email address [email protected] more Games And Not Games: YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesBackloggd: GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts: Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev