Matt Donahue

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Co-Host at But Why Tho? the podcast

Co-Founder and Content Strategist at But Why Tho?

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LONESTAR X INTO THE BREACH Crossover Launches During The Steam Summer Sale

3 days ago | butwhytho.net | Matt Donahue

Developer Math Tide and publisher Thermite Games announce an official collaboration between the tactical roguelike deckbuilder LONESTAR and the acclaimed turn-based strategy game Into the Breach. This exciting update introduces new content, including a new recruitable pilot, a powerful boss encounter, and multiple dynamic events, all arriving on June 27 during the Steam Summer Sale.
Dynasty, Dynamic Deabreakers, And Making A Game For The Fans First

3 days ago | butwhytho.net | Matt Donahue

Want to listen instead? Listen to our EA Sports College Football 26 Dynasty Deep Dive with Ben Haumiller here. EA Sports revived a community with EA Sports College Football 25 last year. Now, the development team is growing that community by expanding their investment in the quality of life elements that make Dynasty the leading mode of their game in EA Sports College Football 26 (CFB 26).
King of Meat Create Mode Bolsters Player Creativity In Our Hands-On Impressions

3 days ago | butwhytho.net | Matt Donahue

King of Meat, the upcoming co-op party platformer that is being developed by Glowmade and published by Amazon Games, was on display at Summer Game Fest’s Play Days. King of Meat has come a long way since we previewed it back in August 2024. The big thing that was debuted was the game’s Create Mode. During Summer Game Fest Play Days, we got the chance to go hands-on with King of Meat to play some dungeons, but also try out this newly debuted Create Mode.
BLAST.tv Austin Major Playoffs Grand Final

4 days ago | butwhytho.net | Matt Donahue

After an exciting weekend of games in Austin, TX’s Moody Center, the BLAST.tv Austin Major, the big question was whether or not the Grand Final would be a Cinderella story for The Mongolz, the first Asian team and youngest team to make it to the stage. Or, would it be apEX-led Vitality who took home their seventh trophy in a row and make up for their back-to-back losses to FaZe Clan in the last two Majors?
BLAST.tv Austin Major Semi-Finals Conclude With Exciting And Dominant Victories

6 days ago | butwhytho.net | Matt Donahue

On Day 3 of the BLAST.The Austin Major Playoffs were yet again filled with Counter-Strike play that had the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, buzzing. Vitality opened up their BLAST.TV Austin Major Semi-Finals match with MOUZ in a large way, the end score of 1-2 shows a hard-fought advancement to the Grand Final. Still, it was the Mongolz and paiN Gaming that shook a crowd that was booing them the day before to their feet, celebrating a decisive victory.
BLAST.tv Austin Major Quarter-Finals Day 2 Ends With Both Semifinalists Going 2-0

1 week ago | butwhytho.net | Matt Donahue

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Quarter Finals Day 2 offered exciting matchups with tournament favorites Vitality and crowd favorites FaZe Clan taking on Navi and Mongolz, respectively. Unlike Day 1 of the Quarter-Finals, which went long into the night after multiple overtimes per map, Day 2 ended early at 7:30 pm after a stunning upset and another BLAST.tv Major first.
Hands-On With 'Lumines Arise' Put Me In The Perfect Flow State

1 week ago | butwhytho.net | Matt Donahue

The Lumines franchise is back with a brand new game, Lumines Arise. Lumines Arise is developed and published by Enhance, and features the talents of Tetris Effect developer Tetsuya Mizuguchi. Extremely addictive and eye-catching, this game locks the player in with ease by balancing inventive visuals and great music. For those not familiar with the Lumines franchise.
Archon Prophecy Brings Divine Intervention To Age Of Wonders 4 This August

1 week ago | butwhytho.net | Matt Donahue

Strategy players have a new date to add to their calendars as Paradox Interactive announced that Archon Prophecy, the latest expansion for Age of Wonders 4, is set to launch on August 12, 2025. Having been steadfast in their post-support of their leading strategy title, Archon Prophecy joins Expansion Pass 1 (DLC, including Dragon Dawn, Empires of Ashes, Primal Fury, and Eldritch Realms) and the existing two DLC for Expansion Pass 2 (Ways of War and Giant Kings).
Devs Talk Collections, Axolotls, And If An Aquarium Is Coming

1 week ago | butwhytho.net | Matt Donahue

To watch our full interview with Jon Rush and Bill LaCoste about the Fallout 76 fishing update, watch the video below or click here. Every open-world game needs fishing, and after almost 10 years, it’s finally come to Fallout 76 with its latest “Gone Fission” update. While the expansive game has continued to expand since its launch, it’s just been missing one element: the ability to fish. Sure, the fish may be loaded with rads, but hey, it’s all in the act.
Palia's Radiance Rising Update Brings New Adventures, Pets, and Decor

1 week ago | butwhytho.net | Matt Donahue

Things are heating up in Palia with the new Radiance Rising update, which is available now. Following last month’s Elderwood Expansion, this update introduces fresh ways for players to decorate, explore, and embark on new summer adventures. About the Elderwood Expansion, we said, “The Elderwood DLC is the perfect time to come back to the game if you bounced off it. Singularity 6 has done the most to expand the game in a meaningful way.