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Julys Games:
Paperball (PC/Switch)
DOOM 64 (PC/XB1/PS4/Switch/Stadia/N64)
Tunic (PC/XB1)
Maneater (PC/XB1/PS4/Switch)

What is Game of the Month Club?
Game of the Month is a community project open to all B8ers where users share, discover, play and/or discuss a select few games every month. The games featured each month are chosen by YOU the users (and Lady Luck)

The Basics
- Each month will usually feature three games that were chosen via a random drawing from a pool of games that users nominated
- For each game you beat, you get a cool point on our just-for-fun standings as well as a nomination for next month's randomized drawing
- In order to receive the point and nomination, you must beat said game within the calendar month
- If you beat one of the current month's games in the previous month, you can apply for a "recently beaten waiver," but you will only receive a point and no nomination should you do so
- Drawing for next month's games is usually on the 25th
- If you periodically keep us posted on your progress and/or talk about different aspects of the games, then everyone will think you are super awesome!

Nomination Rules
- You get one nomination automatically each month
- You receive additional nominations each month for every featured game that you beat
- Each game you nominate has to be unique from all other nominations and cannot include a game that has already been selected for GotM
- Each game must be a standalone game that can be acquired and played on its own (aka cannot be DLC/expansion that requires the base game)
- Nominations only carry over if you beat a featured game after the drawing for next month's games but before the end of the month
- You have 9 supports you can use throughout the year. Your only limitations are that you can't support your own nomination, and you can only use one support per game per month

Into the Pit (XB1)

A really solid roguelike FPS. Mixing and matching magic types was a fun experiement until I settled on a select few to try and grab each run. My main issue is that while the gameplay was a lot of fun with plenty of enemy variety that is influenced by how you set up each run, the procedural level design could have just been a lot better. It just seemed like the pool of potential setups was quite limited.

Empower me

Pierce/Garnett was a trade involving mid-30s players where the Nets mortaged their future and it took a long time to recover.

Irving/Durant were effectively free agent signings (Durant might have been a sign-and-trade involving D'Angelo Russell), and while they did trade for Harden, they did recoup assets when they flipped him to Philly.

Irving/Durant era was less successful but should not have the disastrous aftermath and opportunity costs of the Pierce/Garnett era.

Bump

You can't go wrong with Batman, BioShock, or Hitman

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (PC)

I first played this in 2019 when it was on Game Pass, and I later received it as a part of our Steam Secret Santa gifts the following year. My opinion on it hasn't really shifted. It's a decent game but pales in comparison to Risky's Revenge and Pirate Curse. Shantae games seem to have a decent floor, but without the cool pixel graphics keeping me preoccupied, the weak and/or frustrating level design really sticks out here.

Shovel Knight: King of Cards (PC)

I'm half-tempted to replay the original campaign to know how I would truly stack up all the modes, but I am comfortable believing that King of Cards would top my list. I was a big fan of its shorter levels with multiple exits approach. I wish the post-Shovel Knight games didn't take the Yoshi route of every character needing to have gimmicky basic platforming moves, but unlike Specter Knight, I did settle in with King Knight rather quickly. I didn't delve too much into the card game, but it is moderately enjoyable.

Concrete
Eyes
Ambiance

Amnesia: Rebirth
Amnesia: The Dark Descent + Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs (one key for both games)
Beyond the Wire
Company of Heroes 2
DV: Rings of Saturn
Dungeon Rushers
Endzone - A World Apart
Get Even
Impulsion
Kingdom Classic
Lust from Beyond: M Edition (person who wanted this already owned it, so the key should still be good)
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Monsters' Den Chronicles
Mordhau
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker
Nation Red
Out of Reach: Treasure Royale
Out of Space
Slinger VR
Soulblight
Supraland
Surviving the Aftermath
Telefrag VR
The USB Stick Found in the Grass
This War of Mine
Tooth and Tail
Vagante
Versus Squad
We Are Alright

may or may not be accurate

I would be interested in Revolver 360.

I will also post an updated list later

UberPyro64 posted...

Nobody Saves the World

I completely forgot that was this year. This is definitely my pick.

Tunic or Infernax.

That is such a weird backcourt for the Hawks. Murray should absolutely play the 1 and Young play the 2, but would Young be willing to let Murray be the primary ballhandler?

Bump

Team
Confront
Night

Better seven years late than never

Thanks Pistons. Now we can't do a sign and trade to get something back.

Yes I know it is the FO's fault for not signing JB to an extension during the season.

@Mr_Crispy The key on Steam or the key for the Game Pass Ultimate 2 month trial?

I haven't played these in like 15 years, but it was the original for me.

If there was a second game anybody was interested in, let me know

Pool Panic (PC)

Cool and bizarre puzzle game centering around the game of pool. Given the creativity involved, there are plenty of highs and lows, but I totally respect the game nonetheless.

Blood
Make
Synapse

Glad I won't be one-and-done this year

Signups will end sometime between July 5th and July 14th. I haven't decided on a specific date yet.

Also, a reminder to myself to send out a PM to Maniac containing the Express' stats from last season.

Remember
Divinity
Sanctuary

Well I mean, Microsoft is shelling out extra dough for that to happen

Heart
Joyride
Map

I see your request, but I am going to deny it.

I will definitely play Paperball and Maneater. I just went through Tunic in April/May, and that is the kind of game that I would want to have multi-year breaks before playing again. DOOM 64 I just went through I think last year, but it's a maybe because I enjoy that genre and style.

Lost Dimension is very neat on the tactical RPG front, but the deception part as you put it is just underdeveloped RNG fluff, so I wouldn't buy it for that.

This may not be a thing/concept where you are from, but what Dels is saying is that by the stuffer theoretically funneling their votes to Spider-Man, they were rewarded for their time and effort by you ultimately choosing to spend your time on the game that they stuffed votes for.

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I guess you can say Monkey Ball since it has the "behind the shoulder" camera, but all those games to me trace their roots to Marble Madness.

Paperball is on sale for $3 USD for PC via Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1198510/Paperball/

Paperball Deluxe (includes all DLC) is on sale for $4.50 USD for Switch
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/paperball-deluxe-switch/

DOOM 64 is on sale for $1.25 USD or PC via Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1148590/DOOM_64/

DOOM 64 is on sale for $2.50 USD for Switch
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/doom-64-switch/

DOOM 64 is on Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud gaming

Tunic is on sale for $27 USD for PC via Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/553420/TUNIC/

Tunic is on Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud gaming

Maneater is on sale for $20 USD for PC via Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/629820/Maneater/

Maneater is on sale for $20 USD for PS4/5
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0115-CUSA14519_00-MANEATER00000001

Maneater is on sale for $20 USD for Switch
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/maneater-switch/

Maneater is on Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud gaming

Maneater is also on the premium PS+ and has been a recent Epic giveaway and Humble Monthly game, so there are decent odds that one has access to the game.

And your July Games of the Month are...

Paperball (PC/Switch)
DOOM 64 (PC/XB1/PS4/Switch/Stadia/N64)
Tunic (PC/XB1)

And to "celebrate" Shark Week/Month/whatever July has to do with sharks, our special fourth game will be Maneater (PC/XB1/PS4/Switch)

Congrats to myself, Abacus, and Sean for having their games selected!

Everything is closed. I will draw soon-ish

Last call for noms, supports, and changes

I went through the nomination list, checked out what was available on Steam and if they were part of the sale, and decided to change my noms to add a pair a low-cost options.

PixelJunk Shooter 2 (second half of PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate)
Paperball

Amnesia: Rebirth
Amnesia: The Dark Descent + Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs (one key for both games)
Beyond the Wire
Bot Vice
Company of Heroes 2
DV: Rings of Saturn
Dungeon Rushers
EarthX
Endless Space 2
Endzone - A World Apart
Get Even
Impulsion
Kingdom Classic
Lust from Beyond: M Edition (person who wanted this already owned it, so the key should still be good)
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Monsters' Den Chronicles
Mordhau
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker
Nation Red
Out of Reach: Treasure Royale
Out of Space
Popup Dungeon
RPG Maker VX
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Slinger VR
Soulblight
Supraland
Surviving the Aftermath
Telefrag VR
The USB Stick Found in the Grass
This War of Mine
Tooth and Tail
Vagante
Versus Squad
We Are Alright
Wizard of Legend

Winter
Vision
Blue

I will send out more keys after I return from my walk, but if I am eligible Ark, I would be interested in Neon Chrome.

You know the drill:
- You can ask for one at first
- First come, first served
- All I ask is that you intend to play the game in your lifetime

Amnesia: Rebirth
Amnesia: The Dark Descent + Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs (one key for both games)
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
Beyond the Wire
Bot Vice
Broken Age
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Company of Heroes 2
DV: Rings of Saturn
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Drawful 2
Dungeon Rushers
EarthX
Endless Space 2
Endzone - A World Apart
Epistory - Typing Chronicles
Expeditions: Viking
Get Even
Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?!
Impulsion
*Ittle Dew 2+
Kingdom Classic
Lust for Darkness
Lust from Beyond: M Edition
*Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Monsters' Den Chronicles
Monsters' Den: Godfall
Mordhau
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker
Nation Red
*Nex Machina
Out of Reach: Treasure Royale
Out of Space
Per Aspera
Popup Dungeon
RPG Maker VX
SUPERHOT
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Slinger VR
Soulblight
Supraland
Surviving the Aftermath
System Shock: Enhanced Edition
Tangledeep
Telefrag VR
The Long Dark
The USB Stick Found in the Grass
This War of Mine
Tooth and Tail
Vagante
Versus Squad
We Are Alright
Wizard of Legend
*Yoku's Island Express
*Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

* = my top 5 recommendations

Abstract
Gods
Nature

I've had that downloaded on my PC for over two years now. I will get around to it one day.

Cave Story+ is on sale on Steam for $7.50 USD
https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/Cave_Story/

Pikuniku is on sale on Steam for $3.25 USD
https://store.steampowered.com/app/572890/Pikuniku/

(I also want to remind people that I have a Steam key I'm willing to give away as well as have a 2 month trial for Game Pass Ultimate that can be redeemed by anyone who has yet to subscribe to it, which includes console, PC, and mobile gaming (via cloud for last one))

F.I.S.T. is on sale on Steam for $24.00 USD
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330470/FIST_Forged_In_Shadow_Torch/

I'm an adult and thus want others to enjoy an entertainment product on their terms, not mine.

Felt
Me
Cyber

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