Midyear Check-In (2026 Edition)

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Episode 265 2026 is zooming by, and the time has come for our annual mid-year analysis episode. How do we feel about gaming in 2026 so far, and what surprises do the rest of the year hold for us? As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Destiny 2, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Super Mario 64, Stardew Valley). This episode was recorded in July 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase. Chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Or email us at [email protected] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/369MuzfFy8RB6vFULVY7Zy?si=26cb1639927c4cc8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastGametalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastgametalk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastgametalk Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastgametalk.bsky.social Timestamps: 0:00 - Opening Banter 6:23 - 2026 Analysis and Predictions 18:49 - Game Highlights in 2026 So Far 48:11 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 56:25 - Destiny 2 1:02:00 - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker 1:09:49 - Super Mario 64 1:12:31 - Stardew Valley

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