WhatsOnTheShelf3d ago

Mount Jarndunn, skeleton armies, magical talking torches, and one absolutely busted turtle card. Race to Git Gud Day 9 dives into some of the strangest late-game moments in Lost Kingdoms. 🎮

#RaceToGitGud #FromSoftware #GameCube #LostKingdoms #WOTS

http://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/05/29/race-to-git-gud-day-nine-lost-kingdoms/

Lost Kingdoms (Day Nine) – Volcanoes, Skeletons, and One Very Angry Turtle

Princess Katia braves the lava fields of Mount Jarndunn, uncovers the strange secrets of Ruh-Arok Temple, and gains access to one of the most absurdly overpowered cards in Lost Kingdoms. Unfortunat…

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WhatsOnTheShelf6d ago

Worlds inside orbs. Orbs inside worlds.

Cocoon turns simple controls into one of the most inventive puzzle experiences in years—and earns a Top Shelf spot along the way. 🕹️🎮👾

#Gaming #IndieGames #GameReview #WOTS

http://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/05/26/review-cocoon/

Cocoon – A Brilliant Puzzle Game of Worlds Within Worlds

A puzzle game where worlds exist inside objects—and inside each other. Cocoon blends minimalist design with inventive mechanics to create one of the most quietly compelling indie experiences in rec…

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What’s On The Shelf | Games, Music & Culture6d ago

Cocoon – A Brilliant Puzzle Game of Worlds Within Worlds

A puzzle game where worlds exist inside objects—and inside each other. Cocoon blends minimalist design with inventive mechanics to create one of the most quietly compelling indie experiences in recent memory.

https://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/05/26/review-cocoon/

What’s On The Shelf | Games, Music & CultureMay 20

The Cars 1978 – The Cars

The Cars’ debut isn’t just a collection of hits—it’s a masterclass in momentum. From the opening notes to the final fade, this is an album that never gives you a reason to skip.

https://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/05/20/no-skips-the-cars-1978/

WhatsOnTheShelfMay 19

Games were $60 for nearly 20 years.

But they were never really $60.

From $100+ SNES cartridges to battle passes and DLC, the real cost of gaming has always been higher than the sticker price.

The $70 game isn’t new—it’s just honest.

#Gaming #WOTS

http://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/05/19/the-60-dollar-game-was-a-lie/

The $60 Game Was a Lie – How Video Game Pricing Actually Evolved

For nearly two decades, video games cost $60. But that number didn’t tell the whole story. From cartridge-era pricing to modern $70 titles, here’s how game pricing really evolved—and why $60 was ne…

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WhatsOnTheShelfMay 15

Katia vs. Helena, then straight into the meat grinder of Lake Bestriel. Limited cards, poison everywhere, and a Hydra that does not mess around. Somehow still alive heading into the finale.

#WOTS #RaceToGitGud #LostKingdoms #Gaming

http://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/05/15/race-to-git-gud-day-8-lost-kingdoms/

Lost Kingdoms (Day Eight) – Trial by Fire…and Poison

Katia takes on Helena in a chaotic runestone duel before surviving the brutal gauntlet of Lake Bestriel. Limited cards, poisoned waters, and a Hydra standing in the way—this is Lost Kingdoms at its…

What’s On The Shelf | Games, Music & Culture
What’s On The Shelf | Games, Music & CultureMay 15

Lost Kingdoms (Day Eight) – Trial by Fire…and Poison

Katia takes on Helena in a chaotic runestone duel before surviving the brutal gauntlet of Lake Bestriel. Limited cards, poisoned waters, and a Hydra standing in the way—this is Lost Kingdoms at its most unforgiving.

https://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/05/15/race-to-git-gud-day-8-lost-kingdoms/

WhatsOnTheShelfMay 13

This one hits different.

“Broom People” by The Mountain Goats captures childhood, shame, and the moments that keep you going.

Not universal—but if it hits, it really hits.🎸🎧🎵🎶🎤

#Chillers #NowPlaying #IndieRock #MusicThatHits #WOTS

http://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/05/13/broom-people-the-mountain-goats/

Broom People – The Mountain Goats

A quiet, devastating look at childhood, shame, and the moments that keep you grounded. “Broom People” by The Mountain Goats isn’t just a song—it’s a memory you don’t forget.

What’s On The Shelf | Games, Music & Culture
What’s On The Shelf | Games, Music & CultureMay 13

Broom People – The Mountain Goats

A quiet, devastating look at childhood, shame, and the moments that keep you grounded. “Broom People” by The Mountain Goats isn’t just a song—it’s a memory you don’t forget.

https://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/05/13/broom-people-the-mountain-goats/

WhatsOnTheShelfMay 12

Millennials make more than ever but it still doesn’t feel like enough.

So we cope. Nostalgia. Buy now, pay later. Small hits of joy.

What does that actually cost us?

#WOTS #Millennials #PersonalFinance #Gaming #Nostalgia

http://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/05/12/millennials-and-money-nostalgia-debt/

Millennials and Money – Nostalgia, Debt, and the Cost of Feeling Better

Millennials are earning more than ever but still can’t afford the life we were promised. So we cope. Nostalgia spending, payment plans, and small hits of joy are filling the gap between financial r…

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