Reap the Spoils - A Video Game Spoilercast

Feb 14 2025 82 ep. 126 mins 1
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Join Mark, Delaila, and Jason on a monthly bookclub spoilercast for in-depth discussions on the narrative, atmosphere, gameplay, and more on some of the best and biggest video games out there. From new releases to modern classics, let's go reap the spoils!

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Hey everyone! Next month, we're doing a more general chatting episode and we need your help! If you loyal listeners ever had a question or a topic you wanted us to discuss, please write in to us at [email protected], or head over to the YouTube community post and leave us a comment there! Hope to hear from you! Email us at: [email protected]

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