This week we’re taking a look at what some of the team are playing in their down-time.
Let’s check it out!
I want to talk about the game that makes me see red and brings me great displeasure when it should be bringing me joy, and that game is League of Legends. I think I like it, since I keep coming back to it like an ex I know in my heart is not good for me. I play ranked, so maybe that is the reason why. It feels like being on a sinking boat with four other people. Everyone is trying to throw water out, but sometimes there is someone who is actively pouring it back in.
And yet, there is so much that I love about it. I genuinely enjoy the gameplay, and I absolutely adore the setting and characters that Riot Games has created. I am always excited to see the new content Riot introduces to its 17-year-old game. While not every idea turns to gold, they are one of the few companies that take the time to explain why certain decisions are made and are willing to reverse them when needed, sometimes improving them beyond their original state. I have nothing but admiration for them, both as a game developer and as a gamer. Then again, at times they continue to make question decision that make you want to scratch your head. I believe Tyler1 sums up my relationship with League.
—Andrew S., Asst. Producer
Out of all the games I rotate through, I’ve found myself coming back to Teamfight Tactics lately—and honestly, it reminds me why I loved it in the first place.
In a world full of flashy action games and fast dopamine hits, TFT feels different. It actually makes you think. Every match is a puzzle: managing gold, reading the lobby, deciding when to roll or level, pivoting comps when the shop refuses to cooperate, and positioning units just right before a big fight. You’re constantly balancing risk and reward, and one good decision can flip an entire game.
What I enjoy most is that no two runs feel the same. Even if you start with the same opening, the augments, items, and opponents push you down completely different paths each time. It’s the kind of game where you can lose and still walk away thinking, “Okay… I know exactly what I should’ve done better.” And then queue right back up.
Among all the modern games competing for attention, TFT stands out as something that rewards patience, planning, and adaptation. It doesn’t just test your reflexes—it tests how well you can read situations and stay flexible.
—Justin J., Asst. Project Manager
Like many RPG fans, I have far too many games to work thru but, for 2026, I’ve decided to only focus on titles I have never played despite the call to replay my long-time favorites.
Currently, I’m working on Dragon’s Dogma 2 on PS5. I say ‘working on’ because I’ve been trying to get past one quest for a while now.
While the game feels more like a remake than a sequel, I’m really enjoying it. Certainly not one of Capcom’s more well-known series but it’s refreshing to get down to some straight-forward RPG adventuring without the typical dopamine spiking quests and activities found in many modern games. DD2 does a good job of slowing down the adventure and letting you explore. It can be faulted for a lot – and I mean A LOT – of backtracking, but the exploration has been one the most refreshing and rewarding times I’ve had lately.
On mobile, I’m logging in daily to Monopoly Go as I want some of the cosmetic rewards from the Harry Potter event which is in its later stages now.
It’s somewhat weird that I’m not knee-deep in a MMORPG right now as it’s still my overall favorite category but personal projects are pulling me out of that genre due to time constraints.
Looking forward to finishing Dragon’s Dogma 2 so I can try the upcoming Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Final Fantasy I on mobile. So quaint!
—Mace T., Project Manager
Thanks for checking out what we’re grinding in our free time.
We’ll be back next week!
