The Gangcast

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 Intro
00:18 Catching Up
00:47 Games / TKTKTK
01:49:36 Not Games / TKTKTK
02:20:27 Poll of the Show
02:30:15 Outro
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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 Intro
00:18 Catching Up
03:33 Games / History with replaying games
50:41 Not Games / History with consuming media
01:43:03 Poll of the Show
01:51:08 Outro
Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
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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 Intro
00:18 Catching Up
02:22 Games / Pragmata
28:18 Slay The Spire 2 Twinsies Challenge
49:30 Not Games / Travel Tips and Tricks
01:41:21 Poll of the Show
01:54:42 Outro

Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
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Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
Isaiah: @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 Intro
00:18 Catching Up
07:59 Games / Proverbs
32:58 Spirit City - Lofi Sessions
58:56 Not Games / Sports Watching Habits
01:47:48 Poll of the Show
01:56:42 Outro
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Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
Isaiah: @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 Intro
00:18 Catching Up
01:32 Games / From Disliking To Liking Games
39:59 Playtesting "NBA The Run"
48:04 Not Games / Perspective Questions
01:48:21 Poll of the Show
01:54:18 Outro
Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.com
For more Games And Not Games:
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BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.com
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Backloggd: GamesAndNotGames
Follow the hosts:
Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.social
Isaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev