Lately, gaming feels… different.
In Episode 81 of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel and Geisha sit down for an honest, no-rant conversation about burnout — not just from competitive or live-service games, but from modern gaming as a whole.
We talk about why starting a game can feel harder than playing it, why even cozy games don’t always hit the way they used to, how decision fatigue and constant engagement systems quietly drain excitement, and why so many players keep going back to older games for comfort.
This episode isn’t about saying games are bad now — it’s about understanding why so many of us feel tired, overwhelmed, and disconnected from something we still love.
If you’ve ever opened your library and thought, “Nothing sounds right,” this one’s for you.
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🎙️ Keep grinding those levels, finishing those side quests—until next time.
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