I just want to shout out PixelsForBreakfast by @hellerphant. I stumbled across their article on the rise of extraction shooters at some point, and have been a fan since:

https://www.pixelsforbreakfast.net/extraction-shooters-the-new-battle-royale/

Their site is definitely worth a look.

Extraction Shooters: The New Battle Royale?

For the past month I have been diving deep into The Cycle: Frontier, a game that is equally punishing as it is rewarding to those who can handle it’s mix of PvPvE. It was an instant slam dunk for me, taking all the systems that I love from HUNT:

Pixels for Breakfast

@owlbright Wow, thank you so much! That is really nice to hear. I haven't got time to make video essays at the moment due to work and lack of funding for games, but it's something I really hope I can do more of next year.

Do you read the weekly indie release dispatch? If so, I hope you like it!

@hellerphant I keep up with it periodically! I just try and share your work where I can, since your content is excellent, and I love seeing the variety of indies showcased!