DL Gaming: A PC Gamecast 626: Can a mixed release recover? Rue Valley and Cities: Skylines II
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Dec 23, 2025 The hosts dive into whether games like Rue Valley and Cities: Skylines II can bounce back after rocky launches. Bobby mulls over the benefits of getting a dual monitor for better multitasking. Amanda compares Rue Valley to Disco Elysium, discussing its pacing and unique systems. Christian breaks down the issues plaguing Cities: Skylines II, including bugs and traffic problems. They also highlight Citystate Metropolis as a promising alternative and explore the fun of Bellwright's survival crafting.
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Matchmaking By Aggression Changes Dynamics
- Aggression-based matchmaking groups players by playstyle to reduce griefing and mismatch.
- This can help maintain fresh early-game experiences for new players.
Make Wipes Optional And Rewarding
- Use optional account wipes to refresh balance between casual and hardcore players.
- Transfer value into progression incentives so players consider resetting without losing all motivation.
The Two-Monitor Temptation
- Bobby considered adding a second OLED monitor despite his current ultrawide meeting needs.
- He weighed KVM quality and 16:9 practicality before deciding whether to upgrade.