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Netflix animation is having another monster year, with Nathan Greno's body-swap comedy “Swapped” racing up the platform's all-time rankings behind “KPop Demon Hunters.” Jim Hill and Drew Taylor also examine Disney's uncertain live-action remake strategy, the return of “Hotel Transylvania” and a new theatrical Looney Tunes short. Plus, Drew shares highlights from his conversation with Greno about the making of Netflix's latest animated hit. HIGHLIGHTS • “The Odyssey” dominates the worldwide box office while Disney's live-action “Moana” suffers a steep second-weekend decline. • Disney moves ahead with “Tangled” and a possible continuation of “The Princess and the Frog” despite uneven remake results. • “Toy Story 5” approaches the billion-dollar mark as “Minions & Monsters” falls short of franchise expectations. • Sony and Amazon MGM prepare “The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania” for a theatrical release in 2027. • Disney Junior tests a YouTube-first launch strategy with the new animated preschool series “Ozzy Fox.” • Director Nathan Greno discusses the creation and unexpected streaming success of “Swapped.” • “Daffy Season” brings the Looney Tunes back to theaters with a modern spin on the classic rabbit-season-versus-duck-season routine. • Titmouse joins Meow Wolf's upcoming Los Angeles exhibition as an animation and creative-design partner. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X/Twitter and Instagram: @DrewTailored - drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Save up to 12% on Disney and Universal theme park tickets with UnlockedMagic.com. Their experienced team can help you find great ticket prices and make planning your next Florida vacation less stressful. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Strap in for Episode 787, because Webby, Darren and Nick have been playing everything. From road‑trip chaos in RV There Yet to dungeon crawling in the Diablo IV expansion, plus a return to FF14 and Final Fantasy Tactics. Add in Pro Bowling 2026, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, NTE, Pokemon, Abyssus, and BF6 and you've got one seriously busy week of gaming. Massive shoutouts to our Patrons and Discord Boosters—you legends keep the lights on. The news gets spicy: Sony's alleged bot‑driven defence of a digital‑only future, Halo's cancelled multiplayer project, and a flurry of industry clips making the rounds on X. We break down the weird, the worrying, and the downright hilarious. Another chunky episode of gaming goodness. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast https://360gamercast.com/
This week! Phil returns while Greg's off catching an F1 race in Belgium, and the guys dig into Once Upon a Katamari rolling onto Switch 2, Teeto's launch trailer getting buried under anti-Sony pro-physical comments, and the new LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set. Plus: Picross S Konami Antiques, Ys Memoire, a Japan-only Ganbare Goemon collection, PowerWash Simulator 2's Star Wars pack, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and the birth of All Digital Future Yoda. Join us, won't you? https://youtube.com/live/oKntWkhav-A News Once Upon a Katamari — Switch 2 & Rolling Live Highlights DLC Teeto (official site) — and the anti-Sony disc-comment story Sony ending physical disc production in January 2028 (PlayStation Blog) LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade (72051) What'cha Been Playing Splatoon Raiders (CJ) Orbitals (Phil) Mina the Hollower (Phil) Picross S: Konami Antiques Edition (Phil) Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta (Phil) Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo (Japan import) (Phil) PowerWash Simulator 2 — Star Wars Pack (Phil) Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (CJ) Socials Player One Podcast Blue Sky Discord Player One Twitch Greg's Twitch Player One Patreon Greg Sewart's Patreon (Generation 16) Generation 16 on YouTube Other Blue Dragon (listener shout-out) Robot Alchemic Drive Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Onimusha: Way of the Sword Stranger Than Heaven Beast of Reincarnation Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Dave the Diver — In the Jungle live-action short (Mint Rocket × The Asylum) Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 - click here. Follow us on Blue Sky at p1podcast.com. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Running time: 02:03:46
Sony vient d'annoncer la fin des jeux vidéo sur support physique. À partir du 1er janvier 2028, plus aucune nouveauté pour PlayStation ne sortira dans le commerce sous la forme d'un disque à insérer dans la console. Pour jouer, il n'y aura plus qu'une seule solution : télécharger le jeu au format digital sur sa PlayStation. Alors, pourquoi Sony arrête le jeu vidéo physique et qu'est-ce que ça signifie pour les joueurs ?Dans ce nouvel épisode de Questions Tech, la journaliste Chloé Woitier vous présente les raisons de la disparition des jeux vidéos physiques sur les PlayStation.Et n'oubliez pas : dans la Tech, il n'y a pas de questions bêtes !Vous pouvez retrouver Questions Tech sur Figaro Radio, le site du figaro.fr et sur toutes les plateformes d'écoute.Chronique et rédaction : Chloé WoitierMontage : Astrid LandonPrise de son : Louis ChabainProduction exécutive : Aude Sérès, rédactrice en chef, pôle audio Le FigaroCoordination de production : Pôle audio Le FigaroCommunication : Cyprien du Brusle de Rouvroy et réseaux sociaux Le FigaroVisuel & habillage : Studio design Le FigaroHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
A new report from a trusted gaming industry analyst projects PlayStation 6 to launch in 2028 and sell only four million units in its first calendar year on the market. When you consider that even PS3 managed to sell three and a half million units in a mere four months, well, it might be a tough row to hoe. And when you take into account that this analysis assumes PS6 will sell for between $600 and $800, Sony may be in for a rude awakening indeed. We discuss. Then again, other analysis paints a far rosier picture, at least as far as Grand Theft Auto VI pre-sales are concerned, where Sony will be raking it in by the many hundreds of millions in royalties alone. Other news this week includes EA's reversal on its controversial College Football 27 microtransactions, the dominance of Call of Duty: Black Ops I and II's PSN release, the delay of the upcoming first party fight stick FlexStrike, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Is PlayStation in dire need of a spokesperson? Does Crunchyroll's new approach with its subscription portend a dicey future for PSN? Have we ever lent a physical game to a friend (or someone else) and never received it back? Could Episode 420 mean throwing all caution to the wind? Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro51:17 - PlayStation at San Diego Comic-Con57:15 - Analyst forecasts a soft PS6 launch1:12:07 - GTA VI to make billions in its first week1:20:47 - EA backtracks on controversial monetization1:33:35 - Black Ops 1 and 2 dominate PSN1:44:07 - Sony finally elaborates heavily on Ranger Rumble1:53:14 - Sony's FlexStrike fight stick hits “unexpected production delays”2:00:10 - Was Sony once exploring an animated Horizon series?2:05:43 - Koei Tecmo rapidly expands headcount2:17:22 - Halo: Campaign Evolved goes gold2:22:50 - The Blood of Dawnwalker goes gold2:24:47 - New Game Catalog additions for July2:34:13 - Mouse: PI and Black Flag sales soar2:42:21 - What We're Playing (GTA V, GTA Online, Librarian, GTA SA)3:09:54 - Is the console doom and gloom overstated?3:19:52 - Are we buying the PS6 at launch?3:27:16 - Should PlayStation invest in a face?3:34:21 - Did a friend ever steal one of your games?3:40:18 - Crunchyroll gets paywalled behind higher tiers3:49:47 - Is it time for Sony to give the PlayStation TV another shot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The panel discusses Denshattack, The Mound, Modern Warfare 4, Bungie's Marathon, Bethesda's new road map, PS5 emulation and more in episode 199 of The Gaming illuminaughty podcast.
Microsoft lawsuit loss, Steam refund controversy, One Piece scalper chaos, PS6 handheld speculation, gaming pickups, and a Popcorn Rocket PS4 review. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Game Pickups and Inflation Deflation Challenge 02:21 Discussion on Popcorn Rocket Game 04:48 Nicktoons Dice of Destiny 08:15 Sky Gunner 10:58 Cold Fear 14:46 Finny the Fish and the Seven Waters 19:56 Dino Stalker and Cruisin Blast 22:49 Ryan's Gaming Week and SGDQ 26:09 Microsoft Lawsuit and Digital Ownership Discussion 30:24 The Future of Digital Ownership 32:12 Scalpers and the Manga Market 36:01 Steam Refunds and Developer Concerns 45:41 Sony's Shift to Digital 54:49 Popcorn Rocket: A New Indie Game Review John and Ryan dive into another week of gaming talk, starting with their recent video game pickups and what's currently on their radar. From new finds to ongoing playthroughs, the duo breaks down what's been keeping their controllers busy. The news segment kicks off with Microsoft's latest legal setback as the company lost a lawsuit in a Brazilian court, raising questions about regional regulation and platform responsibility. They then shift to Steam's refund policies for games under the one‑hour return limit, highlighting a recent developer's experience that sparked debate about fairness, abuse, and consumer protection. Next, the conversation moves to Japan, where scalpers purchased One Piece magazines en masse due to a promotional card — another example of collectible culture colliding with opportunistic reselling. The guys then explore a big speculative question: Is the PS6 going digital‑only because it will be a handheld? They break down rumors, hardware trends, and whether Sony's future might lean toward a hybrid device. To wrap up the episode, the Inflation Deflation Game of the Week features a review of Popcorn Rocket on PS4, as John and Ryan evaluate the quirky title's gameplay, charm, and current market value. Find us on TheGameDeflators.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/GameDeflators Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheGameDeflators Instagram - www.instagram.com/thegamedeflators The views and opinions expressed on this channel are solely those of the author. The content within these recordings are property of their respective Designers, Writers, Creators, Owners, Organizations, Companies and Producers. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted. Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18
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This week on the show, we are ranking the top 5 PlayStation games of each generation! Let's go console by console and pick the most iconic, console defining games of each of Sony's home consoles. Timestamps below!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:04:30 - Top 5 Games of Each PlayStation Console00:09:00 - PlayStation 100:31:30 - PlayStation 200:53:00 - PlayStation 301:09:00 - PlayStation 401:26:00 - PlayStation 501:47:00 - OutroRemember to follow us on twitter at @hotgamersonly and subscribe to our youtube channel for the video version at youtube.com/hotgamersonly. You can also follow the boys on twitter or bluesky: Ethan @ChaoticAether, Hunter @ReaperHunter23 and Kyle @KDavisSRL.Be sure to also follow us on your favorite podcast service and we greatly appreciate anyone who leaves a review!
Everything Sony PlayStation posts on social media is getting massively trolled by gamers because of their announcement that they would be ending physical discs. Even the new Wolverine trailer is getting ratioed and trolled. Sorry, Sony. This is NOT going to blow over. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Sony #PlayStation #Marvel #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In our all-digital future, wouldn't be great if PlayStation laid out a "Bill of Rights" for us? I have 4 items I'd like to see guaranteed by Sony.Join our FREE DISCORD and talk PlayStation with the PSD+ community:https://discord.gg/pEDZDp4kTGOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@PlayStationDailyPodcastOUR INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/psdailypod/Intro music is "A Cup Of Liber-Tea" which is the main theme from the Helldivers 2 soundtrack.Outro music is the "Super Earth National Anthem" which is a special promotional track for the Helldivers 2 game.
In this episode, we discuss the recent reveals of Virtua Fighter Crossroads and Crazy Taxi World Tour.
What Happened? Josh's long awaited return We're STILL mad about Sony's physical game news Anime Expo demos Katamari can be TOO hard The gang plays mobile and arcade games Josh imports the greatest McDonalds toy of all time and a @mmry.crd podcast is in the works Check Us Out On Instagram! Logo by @byllogan @mmry.crd and Toovin Theme Song by Toovin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode kicks off with a Kelly fact about one of America's strangest historical figures...
Zeke is out with the in-laws this week so the rare emergency TWO man stream has been called as JP and Cohh have quite a lot to talk about! Bethesda releases an awkward letter to the community about the future of their game franchises. The director for Marathon leaves Bungie, Sony can't escape the negative reaction to dropping physical media, and a discussion on moving to a more sponsorship focused stream. On the games side we further discuss Palworld and its surprisingly deep systems, Everquest Legends being wild and weird and many more! 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Cohh banned from games9:00 - Bethesda on the future30:00 - Marathon director leaves Bungie35:50 - The community not letting Sony forget about physical media43:00 - Jennifer English leaving Tides of Annhilation45:40 - Ryan Hurst leaves God of War the TV show52:30 - The Blood of Dawnwalker goes gold58:20 - FFXIV mobile EOS1:00:50 - POE1 Curse of the All-Flame1:08:20 - Naval update for BF61:14:50 - Navigating sponsorships1:24:40 - Palworld1:50:00 - Everquest Legends1:56:00 - Funnel Runners2:01:40 - Fix Force2:06:30 - ShoutoutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 73 of the Von Talks Podcast and Von rips the gaming community for settling for bullshit that was given to them. Examples being Cod Black ops 1 and Cod Black ops 2. He also goes in on Sony for their shitty business practices. Von talks about how good "I will find you" and he added 2 new topics to the pod which is word of the day and the benefits of a certain food, today was watermelon. Then Von gets into whats happening on a global scale and speaks on what the reverse carry trade is. Last thing, DON'T FORGET TO SAVE AND INVEST!
At least it's a funny joke. (Unfortunately, the stream decided to crash again so the end of the show is missing.) If you missed Saturday's live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. Alternatively, you can catch audio versions of the show on iTunes. Molehill Mountain streams live at 7p PST every Saturday night! Credits: Molehill Mountain is hosted by Andrew Eisen. Music in the show includes "To the Top" by Silent Partner. It is in the public domain and free to use. Molehill Mountain logo by Scott Hepting. Chat Transcript: 6:58 PM@jaredknisely6213is this joke about smoking? 6:59 PM@jaredknisely6213theres a good show thats has smoking in it 6:59 PM@addictedtochaos2Hello 6:59 PM@jaredknisely6213store one is very good 7:00 PM@jaredknisely6213hes your agfe 7:01 PM@jaredknisely6213age 7:02 PM@eathdemonturn on ac andrew we arent filthy europens /s 7:04 PM@eathdemondoes your apartment not have ac? 7:04 PM@addictedtochaos2Suikoden 3 and 4 are available on the PS3 store (while it is still up) 5 is sadly trapped on PS2. 7:04 PM@eathdemonget a portable ac window lol 7:05 PM@eathdemonil stop with ac stuff now lol 7:07 PM@jaredknisely6213they do run around 400 if you want to save for one 7:08 PM@jaredknisely6213but i dont know your apartment rules 7:09 PM@eathdemonas far as games im looking foword too is sw zero company and second chapter remake lol 7:10 PM@eathdemonno your fine 7:13 PM@eathdemonim lazy I just do 7k to 10k steps a day and thats about it 7:14 PM@SheekagoHey everybody 7:15 PM@SheekagoHip Pop? Hip Hop? 7:16 PM@addictedtochaos2At least you weren't like my idiot coworker who climbed up the warehouse racking and fell, fracturing his hip. 7:16 PM@eathdemonsounds like you should go see a doctor lol 7:16 PM@jaredknisely6213$$$$ 7:17 PM@Sheekago@addictedtochaos2 please tell that co worker didn't file workman's comp. 7:17 PM@jaredknisely6213perks of being at a physical gym and not a home gym 7:17 PM@addictedtochaos2I have no idea. 7:18 PM@addictedtochaos2Climbing the racking is a big no-no. That is what the forklifts are for. 7:22 PM@eathdemonI mean anyone shocked physical media is dying? im not lol 7:22 PM@addictedtochaos2PlayStation is still dead to me. 7:22 PM@Sheekago@eathdemon shocked? No. Disappointed, yes. 7:24 PM@eathdemonhate to be the debi downer here, but the era of mantaining 400 person teams are over. in the future it will be scaling up/down/ outsourcing/contracting. its not economicly rational 7:25 PM@eathdemon 7:25 PM@Sheekago***DLC not included 7:25 PM@Sheekago****Just give us your money, damn it 7:26 PM@jaredknisely6213thats my fav when they ack you to buy something for 100's of $$$ and they cant even give you a copy of the game 7:26 PM@addictedtochaos2You either die as Sega or you live long enough to see yourself become PlayStation. 7:26 PM@eathdemontbf they did that b/c embracer gabled up all the support studios 7:27 PM@jaredknisely6213its more than that, those studios where give years and a lot of moeny to do something which a good amount like 90 percent of them wasted 7:28 PM@jaredknisely6213only the Doom devs did something with those resources 7:28 PM@addictedtochaos2PlayStation's downfall began when Jim Ryan was placed in charge, and while he no longer is, we are now seeing the effects. 7:28 PM@SheekagoLook at vinyl records. They became niche and now they're making a come back. 7:30 PM@SheekagoThat's true. It's all about control. Those cars with heated seat "subscriptions". They're trying to get rid of Android or Apple on their cars and create their own OS to lease to us. 7:31 PM@addictedtochaos2Their first party games actually sell more physical copies, but it comes down to maximizing profits. Nothing else. 7:31 PM@eathdemonalso I cant say shit since all my games are on steam, so digital lol 7:32 PM@jaredknisely6213[message retracted] 7:33 PM@jaredknisely6213its the by-product of the gaming industry cancer that fortnite popularized 7:34 PM@jaredknisely6213we like show and tell 7:38 PM@eathdemoncasting your mind back in to the abyss :) 7:38 PM@jaredknisely6213crab rav 7:40 PM@addictedtochaos2Sony dominated the PS1 and PS2 eras and that lead to the PS3, and while they did rebound, it wasn't as successful. Xbox shot themselves in the foot with the Xbox One reveal and never really recovered. 7:41 PM@addictedtochaos2Which lead to Sony dominating the PS4 and PS5 eras and had lead to their arrogance now. 7:42 PM@eathdemonthanks for making me feel old lol 7:42 PM@addictedtochaos2The game was Genji 7:46 PM@addictedtochaos2The first Genji was on PS2 and was quite good. 7:47 PM@eathdemonthe ps2 and 360 era was heavily contract based 7:48 PM@addictedtochaos2If you mean Mr. Caffeine it was the Ubisoft presentation. 7:50 PM@AndrewEisenSorry folks. The stream is just disconnecting and reconnecting. I'll give it a few minutes and see if it stops. 7:51 PM@addictedtochaos2I can see you moving 7:51 PM@addictedtochaos2But no sound 7:51 PM@addictedtochaos2Now I can hear you. 7:53 PM@addictedtochaos2The Wii U wasn't arrogance, it was more just Nintendo misread the market. 7:57 PM@AndrewEisenAnd here we go again with the damn disconnects. 7:58 PM@eathdemonI mean it could be restream getting slammed b/c its the weekend 7:58 PM@jaredknisely6213just a thought have you tried obs? 7:59 PM@AndrewEisenI'm using OBS. I'm just using restream so that I can stream to both YouTube and Twitch on Sundays. Maybe I need to stream the Sunday night podcast directly to YouTube. 7:59 PM@AndrewEisenSaturday night podcast, I mean. 8:00 PM@eathdemonI think its possable its just high ussage on restreams end 8:01 PM@AndrewEisenIt doesn't appear to be my connection so that appears most likely. I've been using Restream for years and only had this problem in the last couple months. 8:02 PM@AndrewEisenOkay, well. Long story short. That anime is one joke over and over but I kept laughing at it. I don't know how it's going to maintain an entire series but I guess we'll see. 8:03 PM@jaredknisely6213from the internet reading i see its a restream thing 8:03 PM@AndrewEisenI'm ending the podcast. Hope to see you all tomorrow for Cold Steel III. 8:03 PM@jaredknisely6213would take more than a few mins of reading to see the main issue
Sony isn't backing down from its decision to end physical media. In fact, a former PlayStation exec says digital is the best way to... drumroll please... maximize revenue and profit. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Sony #Games #PlayStation #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sal, of The COMIC POP youtube channel joins me to take stock of comics tv and films.We talk about- The rise of DC Supergirl and Spider Noir, Sony and Disney Marvel, and tips for other podcasters.
Today I'm breaking down some thoughts on the a gaming industry that is in turmoil with Mat Piscatella over at Circana.Mat: https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social
This week on VG Pulse, things get extra spicy! We start out with side notes of rocks, before diving into the regular news where we discuss Sony’s amazing series of L maneuvers over the last few weeks and the ongoing fallout, Xbox thinking of following in Sony’s L path, and the ESA making some wild claims in their fight against SKG!! After the news we go over the discord discussions, and end off with some very spicy and divisive talk of anime!! All this and more up next on VGP 437!!! -Aki Music Intro – Tetris A Theme Guitar Cover by FamilyJules Outro – Tetris B Theme Guitar Cover by … Continue reading "VG Pulse 437: Welcome to your all digital future"
Ghouls and girls I am joined by Vel, a metal obsessed Croatian living in Germany. We discuss 5 albums we would take to our desert island, ai in music and the future of metal, Sony decided to go digital only, and much more! This was a blast, so stick around!
Nesse episódio, Edu Aurrai e Felipe Mesquita falam sobre a controversa nomeação da CEO do XBOX, Asha Sharma, como conselheira do Federal Reserve; o impacto severo dos cortes no desenvolvimento e no moral de The Elder Scrolls VI; o adiamento indefinido do controle arcade FlexStrike da Sony; o bombardeio de críticas no Steam contra Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced; e muito mais. Duração: 93 min Comentados: Os posts da Nintendo sobre as beterias removíveis dos Joy-Con esquerdo e direito O vídeo de aposentadoria e agradecimento de Glen Schofield Vídeos: MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls | Open Beta Trailer Marvel's Wolverine – Ain't No Hero Trailer I PS5 Games Beast of Reincarnation | Visão Geral do Combate Agent 64 – Release Date Trailer Música da Semana: specialist
Das Brunch-Buffet ist reichlich gedeckt: Nicht nur kann Manu im Rahmen eines Preview-Events erste Eindrücke zu Castlevania: Belmont's Curse mitbringen, Basti ergänzt die Auswahl auch noch mit dem Release von Arcade-Zugspiel DenshAttack! und Michi mit der Retro-Konsole Super Station one. Außerdem reden wir über rekordverdächtige (aber geschätzte) GTA 6-Vorverkäufe, den endlosen Klon-Varianten bekannter Games auf Spiele-Plattform Roblox und dem Statement vom GameStop-CEO zu Sonys eingeläutetem “Disk-Sterben”. Viel Spaß! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
U julskoj epizodi EmuGlx Podcasta nekako smo se skupili da se malo bavimo industrijskim temama. Nick sa Mihom priča o početku preordera za GTA 6 i "velikom letnjem marketingu" koji se nije desio, a zatim sa Batom rezimira sve promene koje su u poslednje vreme zadesile Xbox. Kao glavni događaj epizode, vraća se Doktor za jednu rant sesiju povodom Sonyjeve najave ukidanja fizičkih medija do 2028. godine.Teme u ovoj epizodi:1. Uvod - 00:00:002. GTA 6 Pre-orderi i očekivanja - 00:01:033. Promene u XBOX-u - 00:29:034. Sony vs fizički mediji - 01:02:045. Odjava - 01:34:12Za sve ostale epizode i kompletnu arhivu podcasta posetite sledeću EmuGlx YouTube kanal playlistu.
PlayStation fighting game fans will need to clear some extra space in their schedules. Sony has officially delayed the release of its "Flex-Strike" wireless arcade stick, originally planned for August 6th, citing the need for "finishing touches" before hitting store shelves. Meanwhile, EA Sports is looking to keep its legendary simulation streak alive. Despite losing the official FIFA license, the EA Sports FC franchise—using its internal "The World's Game" tournament simulation—has predicted that Spain will take the crown this summer. We break down the hardware setback and why fans are keeping a close eye on EA's historic track record of simulating world-class champions. Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our hardware and simulation coverage? Catch up on our previous deep dives here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9932630922 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
0:00 - Intro09:30 - Season 2 Ep 211:58 - Wes/Myles Updates14:30 - Flat 2 VR big plans27:40 - World cup & Movies37:00 - Horror Movies to VR Games42:00 - RE947:50 - Sony&PS659:55 - Capcom Survey1:12:13 - PS6 PSVR21:22:00 - PSN Sale1:56:10 - RE9 vs MSFS1:58:14 - Weekend Multiplayer2:03:57 - 4 Minute Challenge2:08:30 - Wrap up
De laatste podcast voor de zomervakantie! Sony hint op een PS6 handheld, Fallout 5 is officieel aangekondigd en verder beantwoorden we jullie vragen: van de digitale toekomst van PlayStation tot de meest obscure games die we ooit speelden.
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In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Tamron's total rebranding with their new "PRO" 12-20 f2.8 lens, how Sony raided the parts bin for their new RX10 V superzoom "point & shoot" camera, Stephen's struggle with lawn mowers and playgrounds at home & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 204! Subscribe and listen to The Daily Fro on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Sony is still seeing backlash after their announcement to end physical media in 2028, and tensions are getting higher even for their partners.
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Three Big Conversations: Argentina is back in the World Cup final - 05:25 MLB's All-Star competitions had some hiccups - 12:14 Everyone online is auditioning for their Netflix documentary debut. - 22:53 Resource of the Week: The Conversation Starter - Where'd All the Tweens Go? - 0:31 In Other News: - 33:54 A parasite that causes extreme digestive upset is maybe the meme of the week (alongside Netflix documentaries). It certainly doesn't help that it's possibly connected to Taco Bell. Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey is out in theaters this weekend. We'll write more about it next week, but for now, the R-rated take on Homer's epic poem is reviewing quite well with critics and audiences. Letterboxd has opened itself (paywall) to being purchased. It's Gen Z's movie review app of choice, and considering how Gen Z showed up to theaters this year, it's pretty valuable to buyers like Netflix and Sony to understand the preferences of young people. Meta rolled out a "feature" that effectively lets you use their AI tools to deepfake users with public accounts. It was promptly rolled back after the internet (rightly) freaked out. Assassin's Creed is back? Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (a remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag) sold 2 million copies in its first day.
This week's episode of The MacRumors Show looks ahead to the 20th anniversary iPhone, the radically redesigned model that Apple is expected to launch in 2027.0:00 Introduction1:51 What Will Apple Call the 20th Anniversary iPhone?5:03 Is It Time to Abandon iPhone Numbers?7:29 Sponsor: Shopify8:44 The Biggest iPhone Redesign Since iPhone X14:07 Under-Display Technology and the End of Dynamic Island18:22 Haptic Buttons and Apple's All-Glass Vision22:03 Apple's Custom Camera Sensor24:34 The Ideal iPhone and the Future of Foldables29:20 Battery Life, Denser Batteries, and Reverse Charging36:02 Why Apple's Charging Ecosystem Needs an Overhaul38:14 Apple Needs to Reinvigorate Its AccessoriesApple's plans for the device's name remain unclear. The company skipped "iPhone 9" and moved straight to the iPhone X for the handset's 10th anniversary in 2017, and it is widely expected to skip "iPhone 19" in the same way. Rumors have referred to the 2027 models as both the "iPhone 20" and the "iPhone XX" as placeholder names, and it is still possible that they will sit above the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max as a separate, higher-tier directly, even though they are more likely to replace them as usual. Apple has reset iPhone branding before with the iPhone Air, whose successor is expected to be the iPhone Air 2.The 2027 iPhone is rumored to be the biggest redesign since the iPhone X. Apple is reportedly aiming for a near bezel-less design with curved glass that wraps around all four edges and a return to a glass back, in line with the single slab of glass that former design chief Jony Ive long described as a goal. The frame is said to be a thin polished band, potentially in a material other than the aluminum used on Apple's straight-edged models, with the display curving onto the sides rather than following one consistent curve.Displays that curve down the sides can be prone to accidental touches, an issue seen on earlier Android handsets with waterfall edges, though Apple is expected to engineer the device to work with a case. The extent of the curvature, and how far the display appears to refract at the edges, is not yet clear.Apple reportedly wants a front with no cutouts, but some of the under-display technology is unlikely to be ready in time, meaning some form of front-facing cutout is expected to persist. Current reporting points to a gradually shrinking Dynamic Island, Face ID components moving beneath the panel, and an under-display camera arriving last, since image quality still degrades when a lens sits behind the display.Apple is also rumored to be revisiting solid-state haptic buttons, reviving the "Project Bongo"effort that reached prototype hardware years ago before being shelved. Reports have cited several potential motivations, including a cleaner frame with no moving parts, a reduction in the mechanical button failures that account for many AppleCare repairs, and additional internal space for a larger battery or additional haptic engine.Apple is reported to be developing a custom image sensor that would replace the Sony sensors currently used across the iPhone lineup, following the company's move to bring its silicon, modem, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth chips in-house. The rear camera plateau is likely to remain, owing to the space required by the folded optics used for the telephoto lens.The anniversary models are expected to share a second-generation 2-nanometer A21 chip, along with efficiency gains and a newer Apple modem. A 6,000mAh battery has appeared in some rumors, though it is unclear whether that figure is based on supply chain information.Reverse wireless charging appeared in the same report and would let the iPhone top up accessories such as AirPods or an Apple Watch. The underlying hardware is already present, since iPhones can charge a MagSafe battery pack through their wireless coil, but Apple has never enabled the capability for other devices, a feature Samsung has offered on its phones for several years. Its viability on the anniversary model may depend on the larger battery and efficiency gains rumored for the device, given how much charge reverse wireless charging draws from the handset itself.This year's iPhone 18 Pro models are rumored to be a more modest update, with the larger redesign reserved for the 20th anniversary model. It is expected to arrive in the fall of 2027, following the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 in the spring. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips.Start your business with Shopify and get everything you need to sell online and in person. Start today at https://www.shopify.com/mac
Thanks for tuning into episode 90 of the X Button Gaming podcast. In this episode Jaiden, Gary, Jimi and I talk about the state of the video game industry after the recent announcement from Sony about them ending physical game production in 2026. Spoiler, we aren't happy. Then we spend some time talking about what we've been playing over the last month! Want to share your thoughts on anything we talk about this episode? Come join the Discord and join the discussion!
Settle in for a cozy fireside chat between Nate and Trash Turkey as they discuss the merits and pitfalls of Sony's all-digital future. While it's called a "bite sized" episode, it's the spirit of the thing that counts. This episode was spurred on by a voice chat session that Nate opened up in our Discord. To join in, check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And check out our newsletter on Substack: https://thebacklogbreakdown.substack.com And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts at playwellnetwork.com. Get PWNed, scrubs.
On episode 343 of the NintendoFuse Podcast, we discuss the games we've been playing and talk about some of the recent Nintendo news, including: - Nintendo Music App Updates- New GB & GBA games on NSO & Expansion Pack- Yoshi & The Mysterious Book now has a free demo- Splatoon Raiders and Switch Sports Resort playable at San Diego Comic Con- Kingdom Hearts event confirmed for D23 on August 15 @ 4:30 PM PT- Nintendo of Europe announces current Switch 1 to be discontinued February 2027- Switch 2 getting revision in Europe to include replaceable battery in Fall 2026- The Indie Premier Awards winners from July 7 (Event ran from July 1-7)- Mario Kart Tour shutting down servers at the end of September 2026- Sony announces in 2028 they will not produce physical games anymore.We also interact with you all in the live chatroom throughout the show! Subscribe to the NintendoFuse Podcast on your favorite podcast app or service!Video version of this podcast available at https://youtube.com/nintendofuse Join our brand new Patreon at https://patreon.com/cw/nintendofuse Buy NintendoFuse merchandise at https://nintendofuse.creator-spring.comGet some awesome RIPT Apparel (and help NintendoFuse) at https://bit.ly/ript-nintendofuseJoin our Discord and follow us on social media to join the conversation before and after the podcast!https://discord.gg/knzh4w4BA2http://twitter.com/nintendofusehttp://facebook.com/nintendofusehttp://instagram.com/nintendofuse
Show Notes On this week's podcast, Dan and Kris bring you the next entry in the SAG Standouts series, where they determine the five games that best define a platform. This time, they're attempting their first major challenge, the NES. With such a vast and influential library, how will they narrow their lists down to just five games? Let's find out! Then, in Week Old News, Sony keeps tripping over themselves, Microsoft indulges in some of the highest layoff numbers we've seen, Nintendo battles minerals, and changes are coming to the Evercade. Finally, in the Checkpoint, Kris tries the Yoshi demo, and continues to enjoy the heck out of both Star Fox and Rhythm Heaven Groove. Meanwhile, Dan Enjoy! See Our Faces!!! Stone Age Gamer YouTube Just Hear Our Voices Audio only version Useful Links Support us on Patreon StoneAgeGamer.com The Gratuitous Rainbow Spectrum Safe at Home Rescue Shoot the Moon Stitches Art of Angela Nintendo Force Magazine SAG's theme Song “Squared Roots” by Banjo Guy Ollie Break Music Mega Man 3 - Magnet Man Stage Pitfall II: The Lost Caverns - BGM Mario Kart Tour - Yoshi's Island Rhythm Heaven Groove - Hoop Trundling Social Stuff Join us on Discord! Twitch Geekade Facebook Stone Age Gamer Facebook Geekade Twitter Stone Age Gamer Twitter Geekade Instagram Stone Age Gamer Instagram YouTube Geekade Contact Us
Puhata ja mängida on suvepuhkusel, kuid otsime seniks huvitavaimad kordussaated! Eelmine nädal kuulasime üle, mida arvasime Activisioni ostust, aga Sony Bungie ost ei tundunud nii suur asi, kuid ilmselt oli märk sellest, mis tulema hakkab. Tavasaated tagasi taas augustis!
After a 5-month break, we return with a bombastic, leveled-up podcast experience and kick it off with our favorite announcements that came out of Summer Game Fest, Sony's latest State of Play, the Xbox Games Showcase and 6.9.26's Nintendo Direct!!Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-388 - We're Back! Catching Up On Everything We Missed00:00 - Intro02:52 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Bloodroots05:39 - Main TopicIf you enjoyed the podcast and would like to show support, feel free to do so in any of the following ways below:(1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family(2) Rate/Review us on your preferred podcasting platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857(3) Become a member on either Youtube, Fourthwall or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership(4) Hit the bell and subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD***Special shout out to all of our supporters, especially our Boss Level Members***John L.(5) Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/WHauNxQAM5
Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: x.com/pstrophyroom ------ Follow Luke: https://www.youtube.com/@TheExpansionPass BSKY: https://bsky.app/profile/insipidghost.bsky.social ------ This week on The Trophy Room, we discuss the growing backlash surrounding Sony's decision to end physical game releases beginning in 2028, as lawsuits begin to emerge and governments around the world weigh in on PlayStation's digital-only future. Will Sony change course, or has the company already committed to leaving physical media behind? Also this week:
Argentina is back in the World Cup final, the MLB's All-Star competitions had some hiccups, and everyone online is auditioning for their Netflix documentary debut. Resource of the Week: The Conversation Starter - Where'd All the Tweens Go? In Other News: A parasite that causes extreme digestive upset is maybe the meme of the week (alongside Netflix documentaries). It certainly doesn't help that it's possibly connected to Taco Bell. Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey is out in theaters this weekend. We'll write more about it next week, but for now, the R-rated take on Homer's epic poem is reviewing quite well with critics and audiences. Letterboxd has opened itself (paywall) to being purchased. It's Gen Z's movie review app of choice, and considering how Gen Z showed up to theaters this year, it's pretty valuable to buyers like Netflix and Sony to understand the preferences of young people. Meta rolled out a "feature" that effectively lets you use their AI tools to deepfake users with public accounts. It was promptly rolled back after the internet (rightly) freaked out. Assassin's Creed is back? Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (a remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag) sold 2 million copies in its first day.
Un artículo de The Verge ha releído la última reunión de inversores de Sony a la luz del fin del disco físico, y todo encaja: PlayStation prepara una portátil como pieza central de su próxima consola. Lo habían dicho ya, solo que en el idioma correcto. * * * Loop Infinito, podcast de Xataka, de lunes a viernes a las 7:00 (hora peninsular española). Presentado por Javier Lacort. Editado por Alberto de la Torre. * * * Contacto: lacort@xataka.com, @lacort en X.
Email your questions to the podcast here. With Sony ending PlayStation disc releases in 2028, reports suggest that Xbox's next console, Project Helix, could also launch without a disc drive. This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss how Nintendo may soon stand alone as the biggest supporter of physical game releases. While the Switch 2 has introduced Game-Key Cards, Nintendo continues to release its own first-party titles on full cartridges, and physical sales remain a significant part of its business. If PlayStation and Xbox fully embrace an all-digital future, Nintendo could carve out a unique advantage by continuing to offer collectible, shareable, and preservable physical games for fans who still value owning their purchases.Join our Communities:Join the Boss Rush Network Community Discord. Join the Boss Rush Network Facebook Group.Follow Nintendo Pow Block on Social Media: Nintendo Pow Block Podcast: X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, FacebookYouTube, Twitch.TVFollow the Boss Rush Network: X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch.TVFollow our Hosts: Edward Varnell, Cofounder of Boss Rush Media and host of Nintendo Pow Block. X/Twitter, Bluesky, InstagramCorey Dirrig, Cofounder and CEO of Boss Rush Media and host of the Boss Rush Podcast, Nintendo Pow Block, Xbox Casuals, and Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast. X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Mastodon, Facebook, LinkedInStephanie Klimov is the Vice President of Media and Developer Relations of The Boss Rush Network, the cohost of The Boss Rush Podcast, and leads the Boss Rush Spotlight initiative. X/Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedInSupport Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on Patreon and buy merch on our Store. Subscribe to Boss Rush on YouTube and visit our website at BossRush.net for more great content.Thanks for Your Continued Support!Thank you for supporting Nintendo Pow Block! If you're listening on podcast platforms, leave us a five-star rating and a review. If you're watching on YouTube, subscribe, like, comment, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Your support means the world—see you next time on Nintendo Pow Block!
Jen, Eric, and Phil break down a week where EA torched a premium launch, Sony declared the disc dead, and Riot reminded everyone that nostalgia is still the most reliable growth lever in games. Monetization is the throughline all the way down: who actually has a lever left to pull, and how badly you can blow it up when you pull it wrong.Topics Covered:• League of Legends Classic and the nostalgia playbook• Why WoW Classic and Fortnite OG print money• Whether a Classic mode can actually monetize• eFootball and FC Mobile riding the World Cup• FIFA leaving interactive money on the table• Ultra local live ops and the halftime spike• Pokemon Champions and Nintendo's monetization ceiling• EA College Football 2027 and its pay to progress disaster• The Battlefront II lesson EA forgot• Phil's gunpowder model for monetization backlash• Why premium publishers have no lever left but ARPU• Sony killing the physical disc by 2028CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome and Hosts00:23 Episode Agenda01:12 Euro Summer Banter02:42 Seattle Roundtable Plug04:20 Corrections and Clarifications05:27 Xbox Bethesda Strategy10:08 League Classic Nostalgia17:31 Classic Modes Monetization21:57 World Cup Game Boost27:40 Ultra Local Live Ops30:56 Pokemon Champions Reveal31:32 Pikmin and Pokémon Benchmarks32:17 Why Monetization Falls Flat33:42 Switch SKU and Tencent Playbook34:31 EA College Football Backlash40:02 Marketing vs Design Debate43:20 Phil's Gunpowder Model48:10 Premium Games Need ARPU51:20 Sony Ends Physical Discs56:00 Digital Wins and Final Wrap
Czabe is joined by PAUL CHARCHIAN who had a nightmare airline delay story for the ages, and a harshly critical review of a supposedly good cheesesteak joint in the City of Brotherly Love. People now want to go places to get out of the digital hellscape. Ticket prices are responding accordingly. Sony getting rid of physical video game media. The Odyssey is going to be awesome, with two big exceptions. The "other" Air & Space Museum at Dulles is even better than the one downtown. British Open week, and Czabe explains why he wasn't sad that Tom Watson choked one away at Turnberry. MORE.....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sony announces the end of physical PlayStation games, massive Xbox layoffs, Pat returns to the flea market, another Amico teardown, and more!Our partners:Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set!
We're more than a week removed from the controversial decision to scrap new physical releases for PlayStation hardware beginning in early 2028, and even with a robust outpouring of rage from a portion of its hardcore audience, Sony doesn't seem like it's going to budge. This has come to surprise some people; yet, the longer Sony continues its silence on the topic, the more unlikely it'll be that anything will change. Will the Japanese megacorporation's wait-and-see approach pay off? Is there still time to turn the ship around? Are physical buyers vastly overestimating their power and positioning? There's much more to discuss surrounding the worst period of PR for the PlayStation brand since 2011. Other news this week includes furor over language in the European PSN's terms of service, drama surrounding Marvel Tokon's release on Steam, significant layoffs at Xbox that deeply affect PlayStation-aligned developers like id and Obsidian, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Is it weird that Sony executives sold more than $10 million in stock after their infamous physical games announcement? What's going on with EA's insane monetization policies in College Football 27? Why couldn't Bluepoint spin-out from Sony like Microsoft is allowing some of its teams to do? Does Dustin have similarly arcane powers as Brad, just pointed in the opposite direction? Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro22:12 - Yet another Sacred baby24:04 - The Blue Reaper32:32 - Enough of the Euroslander34:18 - Wet wipes are a game changer39:07 - Infamous 2 UGC servers shutting down42:05 - Christopher Barrett settled his lawsuit with Bungie and Sony55:04 - Sony won't reverse course on physical media1:06:22 - Sony starts repurposing its factories2:24:40 - European fans freak out about account deletion2:29:22 - Marvel Tokon on PC won't launch in 132 countries2:34:41 - Microsoft guts id Software3:10:33 - Obsidian returns to Fallout3:25:55 - Undead Labs spins-out from Xbox3:32:42 - IO Interactive reclaims its cancelled Xbox second party game3:34:45 - June 2026's top downloads on PSN3:35:50 - What We're Playing (GTA V, GTA SA, Mercenaries 2, PURE)3:51:27 - Microsoft is good while Sony is evil?3:56:26 - What's stopping Bluepoint from staying together?4:00:53 - Sony CEO sells 50% of his stock?4:06:45 - Crash Team Racing tips and tricks4:09:37 - EA Sports College Football 27 uproar4:17:39 - Bethesda's lay-off memorial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices