Wavelengths with Brendon Bigley The January Question Dump
Jan 16, 2026
A wide-ranging listener Q&A covering gaming hunches, from early Hytale impressions to a Switch 2 price guess and a whimsical Game Man riff. He shares an oven-roasted potato technique and pairs drinks with favorite games. Personal stories include a rural Japan stay and thoughts on balancing digital collections. Short takes touch on AI in game development, a Silent Hill film reaction, and industry PR shifts.
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High Guard's Rough Reception
- High Guard's reveal felt unfocused and poorly received; Brendon notes its release is imminent but updates are silent.
- He suspects the project may be struggling after the mixed reaction to its Game Awards reveal.
Try The New Steam Controller
- Try the new Steam Controller if you move into PC/SteamOS, especially for couch and controller-first play.
- Brendon wants one for his SteamOS PC and recommends checking it out when available.
Micro-Gaming As A Daily Habit
- Brendon plays Hold Down in micro-sessions and treats it as a persistent background fidget toy.
- He keeps one game running and checks it in free moments to fit more gaming into life.
