Send us a text New year, same chaos—plus a heavy dose of heart. We kick off 2026 by riding the emotional afterglow of the Stranger Things finale and pivot straight into game talk that actually matters: finishing Baldur’s Gate 3 live, redefining what “challenge” means, and building smarter paths through Expedition 33’s tight parry windows and tricksy bosses. The result is a conversation that blends celebration, strategy, and the real-life tweaks that keep our hobby fun when time and tech don’t...
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Send us a text New year, same chaos—plus a heavy dose of heart. We kick off 2026 by riding the emotional afterglow of the Stranger Things finale and pivot straight into game talk that actually matters: finishing Baldur’s Gate 3 live, redefining what “challenge” means, and building smarter paths through Expedition 33’s tight parry windows and tricksy bosses. The result is a conversation that blends celebration, strategy, and the real-life tweaks that keep our hobby fun when time and tech don’t...
How Small Studios Deliver Big Experiences: The Hollow Knight Phenomenon
The Gaming Persona
51 minutes
3 months ago
How Small Studios Deliver Big Experiences: The Hollow Knight Phenomenon
Send us a text The Gaming Persona crew explores the stark contrast between $20 indie games like Hollow Knight Silksong breaking Steam records while many $70 AAA titles struggle to deliver comparable experiences. Marcus shares his unexpected journey from organizing pickup hockey games to being offered a position managing ice rinks, highlighting how the leadership skills from raid leading transfer to real-world community building. • Hollow Knight Silksong's massive success at just $20 raises q...
The Gaming Persona
Send us a text New year, same chaos—plus a heavy dose of heart. We kick off 2026 by riding the emotional afterglow of the Stranger Things finale and pivot straight into game talk that actually matters: finishing Baldur’s Gate 3 live, redefining what “challenge” means, and building smarter paths through Expedition 33’s tight parry windows and tricksy bosses. The result is a conversation that blends celebration, strategy, and the real-life tweaks that keep our hobby fun when time and tech don’t...
