Midyear Check-In (2026 Edition)

Episode 265

2026 is zooming by, and the time has come for our annual mid-year analysis episode. How do we feel about gaming in 2026 so far, and what surprises do the rest of the year hold for us? As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Destiny 2, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Super Mario 64, Stardew Valley). This episode was recorded in July 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Opening Banter

6:23 - 2026 Analysis and Predictions

18:49 - Game Highlights in 2026 So Far

48:11 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

56:25 - Destiny 2

1:02:00 - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

1:09:49 - Super Mario 64

1:12:31 - Stardew Valley