440: Highguard, LORT and Dead as Disco

In this episode of The Inner Gamer, we dive into the high-stakes world of modern hero shooters and the indie revolution of 2026. First, we tackle the polarizing launch of Highguard—discussing how its "PvP Raid" loop is surviving a rocky start through a massive Episode 2 update. Then, we flip the script to look at LORT, the breakout co-op roguelite from ex-Fortnite devs that proves small teams can build global hits on a budget. We also share our hype for the neon-drenched rhythm-brawler Dead as Disco before closing with the biggest news of the year: the total reboot of Overwatch. With the "2" officially dropped, 10 new heroes on the horizon (including Jetpack Cat!), and the "Reign of Talon" story arc, is Blizzard finally doing enough to fend off Marvel Rivals?

Show Notes:
00:43 - Housekeeping
02:30 - The Most Polarizing Game of 2026: Our Highguard Deep Dive
40:48 - LORT Early Access: The Risk of Rain 2 Successor We’ve Been Waiting For?
59:03 - Dead as Disco: The Most Stylish Game of 2026?
1:17:05 - Did Marvel Rivals Save Overwatch? The 2026 Roadmap Explained.
1:41:21 - Upcoming Video Game Releases

 

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