EA’s quite ethical ‘surprise mechanics’ are the topic of discussion (we don’t say loot boxes around here), as is Apex’s mysterious new flyers and George R.R. Martin (and Miyazaki’s) Elden Ring.

We’re watering down the driquor links, cranking the upcoming Playdate console, talking about George R.R. Martin’s alleged collaboration with From Software and ruminating on the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.