For our 3rd Birthiversary as a show, we talk about cooperative gaming and how it makes for the most memorable experiences. “Sequels only by name” are contrasted to “sequels in spirit”, and a couple examples of this are shown. All in all, we make lots of furry references as we bring out examples like Shining (in the Darkness/Force/Tears/etc), which is many times over a sequel only in name, while games like Etrian Odyssey and Yggdra Union continue in spirit. (Secret/*) of Mana is also dogged for letting go of multiplayer in the new Dawn of Mana, but we also discuss when a single player only game is more appropriate. Many a Red Stripe is consumed in the making of this show and much reminiscing (with sound clips!) and lols.