Welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast. This week, Roger, Zeb, and Jake dig back into the mess surrounding Highguard, including layoffs, the site going down, and whether that big Game Awards spotlight did more harm than good. The crew also talks about Bluepoint shutting down and speculates on the reasons behind it and the potential fallout.

Baladins is a breath of fresh air. Its board game inspired playstyle, coupled with branching dialogue and open quests, allows me to explore and experience it at my own pace. Adding the ability to play with up to three other people makes it feel like I’m sitting around a board game with friends. The loop mechanic adds an interesting element, refreshing the board every six turns, but it never became troublesome, as the game offers plenty to explore and do.

At PAX East, I had the pleasure of experiencing one of the most distinctive and visually stunning games at the event, Baladins. Its...