THE SPE COMMUNITY

Games are better
when we talk about them.

Strong opinions. Great games. A place to join the conversation. Explore the recurring segments and community projects we're building around the single-player experience.

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THE FEATURED SEGMENT

Bring your takes.
We'll bring the verdict.

01 / FEATURED

A NEW SPE CONVERSATION

Every gamer has an opinion. Let's hear yours.

Is a beloved game overrated? Has open-world design gone too far? Is an indie gem better than a blockbuster? Cooking or Bad Take? puts gaming opinions on the table and gives them an SPE verdict.

They're Cooking Needs More Time Burnt

Submission page coming soon

Submissions may be featured on the podcast, video, or SPE website. Selection isn't guaranteed.

MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

The community lineup

A growing collection of ways to discover games, share your perspective, and shape the conversation.

02IN DEVELOPMENT

DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW

SPE Indie Spotlight

Small games. Big experiences. Curated looks at indie games and the people making them, with developer conversations when the opportunity fits.

A future monthly feature

03PLANNED

PLAY IT. THEN TALK ABOUT IT.

SPE Game Club

One game, one shared conversation. A monthly pick, discussion prompts, and a place to compare what made the experience memorable.

A future monthly feature

04PLANNED

PICK A SIDE

SPE Showdown

Two games. Two ideas. One debate. Compare experiences and make your case when we put gaming's toughest choices head-to-head.

A future audience debate

05PLANNED

YOUR NEXT GREAT GAME

Backlog Hotline

Tell SPE what platform you play on, how much time you have, and what you love. Get pointed toward a game worth your time.

A future recommendation feature

THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES

Find your people.
Talk games between episodes.

Join the SPE Discord for game discussions, backlog support, recommendations, and conversations with other players. It's an optional next step—not a requirement to take part in SPE features.

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