Engadget Podcast: How games (and Animal Crossing!) are keeping us sane

This week on the show, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into the deserted island life of Animal Crossing and how games can help us all survive being stuck at home. Also, Senior Editor Jessica Conditt describes how Doom Eternal -- a literal romp through hell on Earth -- serves a similarly relaxing roll for her. And producer Ben Ellman nerds out about Cities Skylines. Don't ever say we don't have varied tastes.

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• Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the island escape we all need today

• Doom Eternal is guns, gore and sophistication

• Cherlynn on Overcooked 2

• Half-Life: Alyx is the flagship VR game we've been waiting for

• Half-Life: Alyx is proof Valve answers to no one

Credits
Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn Low
Guest: Jessica Conditt
Producer: Ben Ellman
Music: Dale North and Terrence O'Brien