n this episode of Game Pass or Pass, we put on the gear and hit the streets with two procedural-heavy sims: Firefighting Simulator: The Squad and Police Simulator: Patrol Officers — both from the same publisher, both promising realism and co-op-friendly gameplay.

But what we found was... odd. These games aim for authenticity, but somehow miss the mark in both realism and gameplay depth. They're not exactly arcade, not exactly sim — just somewhere in between.

We break down:

The moment-to-moment gameplay and why it can feel more like following a checklist than fighting fires or solving crimes

The inconsistent tone — realistic job settings mixed with strange AI, clunky animations, and mechanics that don’t quite reflect real-world procedures

Whether there's enough content and progression to keep players engaged past the first few missions

How they compare to other Game Pass co-op or sim-style titles

Are these chill, low-stakes co-op options worth a download — or do they fall flat trying to simulate something they don’t fully commit to?

Rip and tear… but this time with a flail and shield.

In this episode of Game Pass or Pass, we break down everything we know so far about DOOM: The Dark Ages, the next brutal entry in id Software’s iconic franchise — and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before.

Set in a dark medieval world, this prequel to 2016’s DOOM reinvents the Slayer as a knight-like figure, battling demonic hordes with brutal melee weapons, heavy siege-inspired firearms, and a rideable cybernetic dragon.

We cover:

Gameplay evolution: How id is blending high-speed FPS mechanics with grounded, gritty close-quarters combat — and what that means for longtime fans

New weapons: Including the shield-saw (think Captain America meets chainsaw) and a bone-shattering flail built for crowd control and brutality

Setting and tone: A complete shift from sci-fi Mars to a gothic, hell-torn kingdom that feels part Dark Souls, part DOOM Eternal

The Dragon: Yes, the Slayer rides a biomechanical dragon into battle

Design philosophy: Why id says this is their most cinematic, story-rich DOOM yet, without sacrificing speed or savagery

Xbox just dropped its Summer Showcase 2025, and we’re breaking down what that means for Game Pass players.

In this reaction episode, we cover:

Hardware reveal: Xbox-branded Asus ROG Ally and Ally X handhelds — portable Game Pass everywhere 🎮

Big game drops: The Outer Worlds 2 (Oct 29, day‑one), High on Life 2 (Winter 2025), Super Meat Boy 3D (early 2026), Ninja Gaiden 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 & more

Indie & RPG surprises: Clockwork Revolution, Beast of Reincarnation, Keeper from Double Fine

Remasters & DLC: Gears of War: Reloaded (Aug 26), new Persona 4 Revival, Grounded 2, Fallout 76 DLC, and Sea of Thieves Season 17

We’re unpacking:

What Game Pass subscribers should be most excited about

Whether Xbox delivered more substance than flash

Which announcements define Xbox’s roadmap through 2026

🔥 Was this a showcase that lives up to the hype — or are the real headlines hiding between the trailers? Tune in for our full breakdown.