The Best Co-Op Games & The Future of Discord
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WATCH. PLAY. READ.
Before diving into the news, we always kick off with what we've been watching, playing, and reading. Here’s a snapshot from this week:
TromboneDalek (T-Bone) is hyped for Doctor Who Season 2, playing Calico and Little Kitty Big City, and reading The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating for book club.
NerdPastorNate is deep into Everhood 2, Lost Records: Bloom, and catching up on manga (My Dress-Up Darling). Reading-wise, he’s loving Faith Unleavened, a book on faith deconstruction.
Got any new recommendations? Drop them in the comments!
TRENDING NEWS:
🚨 Discord's IPO – Should We Be Worried?
Rumors are swirling that Discord is prepping for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), meaning the company could go public this year. With a $15 billion valuation, it's no surprise investors are circling. But what does this mean for the community?
❌ Potential Concerns:
Could ads and paywalls invade our beloved servers?
Will investor demands shift priorities from community-driven features to profit-focused changes?
Could Discord lose its identity (like other platforms have after going public)?
✅ Why It Might Be Okay:
No mass resignations from leadership (a good sign).
Features unlocking as communities grow has been a core part of Discord’s model—will they keep it that way?
Alternatives like Slack or Teams? No thanks. Discord is still the best for community-building.
What do you think—panic or patience? Let us know!
🎮 Naughty Dog’s Next Game – Intergalactic, The Heretic Prophet
The Last of Us studio is diving into sci-fi with a heavy focus on faith and religion. The story follows a bounty hunter crash-landed on a mysterious planet where an evolved religion shapes the world. Neil Druckmann (director) hinted that this game will explore "even riskier themes" than The Last of Us Part II.
🤔 Prediction? Expect a nerdy sermon on this one soon!
⚠️ Niantic Sells Pokémon GO – What Now?
Niantic has sold Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now to Scopely, a Saudi-owned gaming company, for $3.5 billion. Fans are understandably nervous.
😨 Concerns:
Will Pokémon GO change under new ownership?
Will microtransactions get worse?
Niantic is now focusing on AI and geospatial tech—what’s their endgame?
The good news? The same Pokémon GO team is staying on board. But what Scopely does with the game remains to be seen.
🎮 THE BEST CO-OP GAMES YOU NEED TO PLAY
Gaming isn't just about high scores and solo campaigns—it’s about community, teamwork, and patience (especially when your friend keeps missing that jump).
This week, we highlighted one of the best new co-op games: Split Fiction from Hazelight Studios (It Takes Two, A Way Out). If you love: ✔ Wild, ever-changing levels ✔ Co-op REQUIRED gameplay ✔ A game that only requires ONE person to own it
Then Split Fiction should be on your radar.
Other Must-Play Co-Op Games:
🔥 Overcooked 2 – The ultimate friendship test (or ruiner). 🛡 Helldivers 2 – Chaos, camaraderie, and accidental betrayals. 🛠 Minecraft – A wholesome world where teamwork builds something beautiful. 🔎 Among Us – Because nothing bonds friends like betrayal. 🦴 Bokura – A narrative-driven puzzle game where two players see the world differently. 🎲 D&D / Tabletop RPGs – Build stories together, for better or worse.
What’s your favorite co-op game? Comment below!
🕹 UPCOMING GAMES & MOVIES TO WATCH
Looking for something new to play or watch? We got you:
🎮 Kitten Food Alley – A cat-themed food sim where you pet cats to cook meals. 🎮 33 Immortals – A 33-player co-op roguelike where you rebel against God’s final judgment. 🎮 Pirates of the High Tees – A whimsical tea-loving pirate board game (Kickstarter launches March 18).
🎬 Opus (A24) – A pop-star mystery thriller starring John Malkovich. 🎬 Novocaine – Jack Quaid in an action-packed no-pain revenge flick.
🎭 MEME OF THE WEEK
🏆 Winner: A Tolkien meme from NerdPastorNate
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That’s a Wrap!
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