Deconstructor of Fun
Deconstructor of Fun
Deconstructor of Fun
TWIG #345 Clash Royale’s BIG Comeback and LEGO’s Digital Gamble
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Aug 22, 2025 at 7:01 am.
Introduction and Opening Banter03:06 Episode Summary and Upcoming Topics03:47 Ethan and Laura's Updates04:33 Minecraft Corn Update09:16 Lego Digital Play Interview15:55 Gamescom Highlights32:19 New York Times' Pips Game34:08 The Psychology of Streaks in Games53:36 Supercell's Clash Royale Resurgence01:00:09 Nintendo Switch 2 and Upcoming Releases
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This week on TWIG, the crew covers everything from corn in Minecraft to streak psychology in the New York Times’ latest game, Pips. We kick things off with Gamescom highlights, fresh updates from Ethan and Laura. From there, we dig into why streaks are such a powerful mechanic. We also debate Supercell’s unexpected Clash Royale comeback, before wrapping with a look at what Nintendo has in store with the Switch 2.00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter03:06 Episode Summary and Upcoming Topics03:47 Ethan and Laura's Updates04:33 Minecraft Corn Update09:16 Lego Digital Play Interview15:55 Gamescom Highlights32:19 New York Times' Pips Game34:08 The Psychology of Streaks in Games53:36 Supercell's Clash Royale Resurgence01:00:09 Nintendo Switch 2 and Upcoming Releases