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- Sep 28, 2026
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We Played Daggerheart, Lucia GTA VI Controversy, and Ball & Gun Vs. Sword & Potion (opens the original)
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Oscar and Luke talk about good times, weird times, and surprisingly funny times. We reflect on Oscar's first foray into Daggerheart, the people's thoughts on Lucia from GTA VI, and whether or not we're really just Sword & Potion gamers.Follow us on socials:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.pause.menu?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pause.menu?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DdvH6JwGdVYyh
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave First Impressions (No Spoilers) (opens the original)
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one spoiler: it's peak Oscar and Luke talk about the strategy RPG that has completely taken over their lives (to the point they forgot to upload this episode on time). Follow us on socials: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.pause.menu?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pause.menu?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DdvH6JwGdVYyhJ6jKwjSh?si=51c04e1c6e234a9d
Wolverine Slander, The OOT Direct, and The Nintendo Direct (opens the original)
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Oscar and Luke give their thoughts on the controversial Wolverine reviews, the Zelda Direct, and the general Nintendo Direct. Join us for our most exciting episode yet!
The State of Play, VGC Worlds, and Nintendo Direct Predictions (opens the original)
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Oscar and Luke give their thoughts on the State of Play, what we loved about 2026 Pokémon Worlds, and our hopes for the Nintendo Direct.
Our Gaming Resumes, Thoughts on GTA VI Gameplay, & 2XKO Shuts Down (opens the original)
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Oscar and Luke embark on a new journey for The Pause Menu. New look and new weekly uploads. Today we sit down at an interview with ourselves about our adventure in gaming. We talk about our thoughts on GTA VI and if it is truly what people want. Then we muse over the fall of 2XKO and what it means for the FGC. This and much more on the new episode of Pause Menu.
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