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Podcast: Unofficial Controller Podcast
Episode: Cats, Cars, And Consoles: When Breeding Kittens Preps You For Gran Turismo
Description: Send us Fan MailA cat-breeding tactics roguelike that plays like Fire Emblem meets house management, a physics-forward indie platformer channeling N64 energy, and a survival-strategy Star Trek game that’s equal parts engrossing and maddening—this week’s journey is a snapshot of where gaming stands in 2026. We start with the indie crown: why Big Hops feels like a smart, compact alternative to the wait between tentpoles, and how Mewgenics turns genetics, classes, and brutal runs into a dangerously compelling loop with real staying power.From there, we tackle the heavy stuff. Skate’s layoffs...