Ben Lindbergh is joined by Jessica Clemons, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James to commemorate a great gaming year. First, they name “naughty” and “nice” industry trends, from massive hacks to surprise releases (0:00). Then they celebrate the highlights of the year in gaming by drafting the most unforgettable titles of 2023 across several categories, including epic RPGs, sprawling action adventures, and indie gems (33:00).

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Steve Ahlman, Jessica Clemons, and Matt James

Producer: Devon Renaldo

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

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2023 Games of the Year Draft | Button Mash