Why a sequel rather than DLC

"Yo, Ditto, I gotta admit -- splitting the rent is almost as fun as gathering lumber!"

If anyone else said this to me, I would assume they were being passive aggressive. But not Scyther, my roommate. He's the coolest guy in all of Pokopia.

Discussed: Pokémon Pokopia, the DQ Builders 2 influence, Pokémon personalities, roommate Scyther, the future of Animal Crossing, the latter half of Resident Evil Requiem, the Jekyll and Hyde restaurant, why Claire Redfield should be in more games, Slay the Spire 2 Early Access, the unique challenge of making a sequel to a beloved roguelike, spring's arrival

Article about children's relationship with Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy by Carlos "Zoto" Zotomayor

Resident Evil Requiem: Dead Inside by Kerry Brunskill 

Stephen's playthrough of Resident Evil Requiem

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Timecodes:

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:27) - Pokopia | Into the Clayther
• (44:13) - Break
• (44:14) - Resident Evil Requiem | What if your housemates were evil?
• (01:04:57) - Break
• (01:04:59) - Slay the Spire 2 | 2 Spire 2 Slayrious
• (01:25:15) - 2026 is done now, actually
• (01:31:07) - Wrapping up

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