Enoch Starnes - Editor and Streamer

Depending on who you ask, Enoch Starnes began his hobby in gaming with either Tiger Electronics' Madden Football 95 or Link's Awakening for the Game Boy Pocket. It was soon after this that the tendrils of co-op gaming sank deep into him via extensive sessions of Zombies Ate My Neighbors on the SNES. Since then, he has spent countless hours in co-op gaming with friends both online and local. Be it the Tales series, Civilization, FIFA, or Gauntlet, he has searched constantly for games that allow he and his friends to goof off, work together, and tell each other really dumb jokes. He's immensely proud to be able to channel this passion on Co-Optimus and hopes that his love for the genre will extend to you too.

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The numbers are back and higher than ever.

Our Weekend In Gaming: Revenge Of The Sequel

As is becoming increasingly common in this era of gaming, the Co-Opticrew's weekend plans are largely preoccupied with sequels.  Many companies these days seem content with adopting the "if it ain't broke" mode of thinking, and you know what, it looks like it's paying off for them.  Not that I'm complaining, though.  Good games are good games regardless of how high the number is in their title.

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What's more eye-catching than a cardboard rectangle?

Our Weekend In Gaming: Tabletop Stimulator

The Co-Opticrew is reaching into our usual bag of tricks this weekend, with co-op shlooters and co-op sloopers taking up a fair amount of our time.  What's this, though?  It appears a few of our esteemed staff are also diving back into the realm of wooden tokens and translucent card sleeves for a couple days of board game goodness.  We can only wish these adventurous souls (and their wallets) the best of luck.  They'll certainly need it.

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For Castleton!

Our Weekend In Gaming: Time Chasers

Once again, the inexorable march of time has ferried us to another weekend, and instead of dwelling on our own mortality, the Co-Opticrew has chosen to distract ourselves with - you guessed it - video games.  All things considered, it's not a bad way to go about spending our time.  Who knows what we'd be up to if not for co-op games?  We could be obsessing over far-fetched conspiracy theories or, even worse, mumble rap.  The mind shudders at the thought.

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In the Plants vs Zombies universe, there is only war.

Plants Vs Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Is Coming To Nintendo Switch In March

The eternal rivalry between plants and zombies will be thriving in the Nintendo ecosystem later this year.  As much as the hatred between these two has burned over the years, it's worked out quite well for them from a business standpoint.  Maybe this "conflict" is more nefarious than we thought.  Or maybe not.

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Farmin' on the couch.

Stardew Valley's Local Co-Op Mode Has Arrived On Consoles

No longer must prospective farmers sequester themselves to separate consoles for co-op crop waterin'.  Stardew Valley's 1.5 update, which introduced local co-op on PC back in December, has finally made its way to the game's console releases.  That means you and up to three friends can bicker over crop placement from the comfort of a single couch.  The Midwestern dream has come to fruition!

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Another weekend bounty.

Our Weekend In Gaming: #Blessed

We have been blessed with another appearance by everyone's favorite duo: Saturday and Sunday.  In accordance with Co-Opticrew tradition, we offer our plans to the ether in the hope that they shall be fulfilled.  Will they, though?  I suppose that's up to us.  As the old saying goes, "The Weekend helps those who help themselves."

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I scream. You scream. We both scream.

The Past Within Is Offering Spooky Co-Op Puzzles Later This Year

Co-op games are a great way to spend some time catching up with your friends, but you know what will really enhance those relationships?  Getting super creeped out together and sharing the same skin-crawling tension for a couple hours.  Fortunately for us, The Past Within is due for release later this year, so we'll have ample opportunity to do just that.

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Back and better than ever.

Our Weekend In Gaming: The Return

We're back with another jaw-dropping edition of (say it with me) Our! Weekend! In! Gaming!  I know I abandoned our poor readers in their time of need, but believe me, it was (probably) worth the wait.  Refreshed and re-energized, the Co-Opticrew is roaring into 2021 with a frankly staggering amount of games they'll be playing over the weekend.  If this doesn't get you pumped up for your own plans, then frankly, you may want to consult a medical professional.

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Time to get dolled up.

It Takes Two Is Headed For Release In March

This story isn't exactly hot off the presses, but developer Hazelight Studios has revealed that their latest co-op game, It Takes Two, is aiming for release on March 26th of this year.  That means you have just under two months to wittle down your group of friends/family/significant others to just one ideal co-op partner.  You'll probably have to make some hard cuts, but I have faith you'll make the right decision in the end.

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