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3,200 Xbox jobs. Studios sold, studios cut loose, studios just gone. And PlayStation is telling us physical discs will be done by 2028. I sat down this week and gave you my honest, unfiltered take on all of it — not just the business moves, but what this means for the actual human beings living through this. As somebody who is currently laid off himself, this one hits close to home, and I'm not going to pretend otherwise.This episode covers:-

Xbox is facing one of the biggest shakeups in its history, and we're breaking down everything happening across Microsoft's gaming division.This week we discuss:

Hosts: Webby, Darren & Graham This week's show is a Patreon‑exclusive deep dive packed with cosy road‑trip chaos, colourful chameleon combat, and one of the most dramatic news weeks Xbox has faced in years. Webby, Darren and Graham break down the games they've been playing, then dive head‑first into the industry shake‑ups dominating headlines across Xbox, PlayStation and digital ownership. Your support on Patreon is what makes these exclusive episodes possible.

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This week, **30nstillgaming** and **Sgt Mclusky** dive into some of the biggest stories shaping the gaming industry. and the rant along the way. In Generation X Gaming Podcast Episode #496, 30nstillgaming and Sgt Mclusky break down the latest major shifts happening at Sony and Xbox, while discussing why the gaming industry increasingly feels driven by corporate priorities instead of player experience.We start by discussing reports that Sony may stop producing physical game discs by 2028, and what that could mean for ownership, preservation, regional access, and the growing push toward digital and subscription-based gaming. The conversation also touches on recent restrictions affecting players in certain countries and why many gamers are concerned about losing control over the products they buy.The discussion then shifts to Xbox, where we react to Asha Sharma's reported company-wide reset, significant layoffs, and ongoing restructuring. We talk about the challenge of managing massive gaming organizations, the problem of excessive management layers, and the lack of accountability when projects fail. Studios like Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs are also discussed as part of the broader Xbox conversation.Throughout the episode, we share our frustrations with the increasingly corporate direction of gaming, where subscription revenue, guaranteed returns, and safe business decisions can often overshadow the creation of innovative, fun, and memorable games.We also talk about what we've been playing lately, including Grand Theft Auto V and Marvel Rivals, give brief thoughts on recent movie releases, and finish the show with a community Q&A about Xbox's future, studio acquisitions, and the overall direction of the industry.#podcast #gaming #podcasting ⏱️ Chapters00:00 Intro

Microsoft is making the biggest changes in Xbox history, cutting 3,200 jobs and moving studios including Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs outside its existing organization. Can Asha Sharma's ambitious restructuring save a gaming business reportedly losing money - and somehow help Xbox reach one billion people every day? We also discuss the backlash surrounding Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and its $85 worth of launch-day microtransactions. Plus, Matt explores the history and many iterations of Digimon's Digivices in this week's Video Game Fun Fact.

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Mario Kart Tour shuts down in September https://x.com/mariokarttourEN/status/2074767600245252177Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis shuts down October 6 https://x.com/FFVII_EC_EN/status/2074676377778106747Nintendo hardware is getting revisions to have a user-replaceable battery in Europe, but Switch 1 will stop being sold in Europe in February 2027 https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch-2/Information-about-upcoming-battery-related-revisions-to-some-Nintendo-products-3132901.htmlNintendo Classics adds Fortified Zone, Wario Land, The Sword of Hope II, and Dr. Mario & Puzzle League https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/2074659988492972391Xbox reduces head count by 3200, Compulsion Games and Double Fine return to being independent, Ninja Theory and Undead Labs are planned to be bought, and Arkane is up in the air https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/07/06/resetting-xbox/Obsidian reportedly loses around 25% of staff, 60-70 people, and shelves Avowed 2 to work on new Fallout https://kotaku.com/avowed-the-outer-worlds-pentiment-studio-obsidian-xbox-layoffs-2000713032 / https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mq5oqyh2yk2oid Software suffers 136 layoffs https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/id-software-dev-claims-its-been-relegated-to-support-studio-size-as-136-layoffs-confirmed/ Questions from Discord: Joe the Usurper: Does a game being super popular and appealing to more casual gamers turn you off of the game? Because honestly it does for me a little. I think it's wild GTA6, a digital-only game with no gameplay footage, is selling preorders like crazy. It's not gonna run out of stock. What if it comes out and is just mid or janky? If IGN gives it a 7 will someone burn down their offices? If GTA6 leads to more PS5 and Xboxes being sold, what's even the point of releasing a PS6 or Helix?jtlawbass: Has your favorite character or IP been made into a good game? If so, what was it? If not, what would your ideal game for that character or IP be? Daredevil is my favorite character, and obviously we've yet to have a good Daredevil game. My ideal DD game would be a mix of the new Spider-Man games with some investigation/detective work thrown in. It would be fun to have some Ace Attorney elements where you get to play as Matt in the courtroom, too.Tatertot96: What kind of gamer are you when it comes to getting stuck? Are you someone who looks up a walkthrough after a handful of attempts, or are you fully prepared to die over a hundred times until you get it right?What we're playing: Mary: Met video game boyfriend at Anime Expo. 10/10.John: The Last Remnant Remastered, Silent Hill fGreg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games Brett L: Adventures of Elliot:  The Millenium TalesBrett M: FFVII Rebirth (beat), AC Black Flag

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  ------ PlayStation fans are fighting back—but will it change anything? This week on The Trophy Room, we break down the growing backlash against Sony's decision to end physical game releases beginning in 2028. With over 200,000 petition signatures and PlayStation Plus cancellations gaining momentum, we discuss whether fans can realistically influence Sony's plans or if the company has already committed to an all-digital future. We also cover:

XBOX finally reveals its reset, as the Sony fallout continues. Are the console wars back on, or are we marching to a collapse. Jackass: Best and Last is definitely the last, but is it the best? The Emmy nominees are out, Hollywood shifts to gaming, and what's is going on with Fast & Furious?

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers a detailed breakdown of Microsoft's historic Xbox restructuring announced July 6, 2026. Xbox is cutting approximately 3,200 jobs—20% of its workforce—through FY2027, with 1,600 immediate layoffs and another 1,600 to follow. As part of a broader 4,800-job reduction across Microsoft, new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma describes it as the most significant restructure in Xbox history.Analytic Dreamz examines the harsh realities behind the cuts: lagging Game Pass growth (30 million subscribers vs. 77 million projected), declining console sales, shrinking player engagement, exploding hardware costs driven by AI demand, and operating margins far below competitors. The segment covers major studio changes including Double Fine and Compulsion Games becoming independent, the sale of Ninja Theory and Undead Labs, Arkane Studios under strategic review, and Microsoft's sharpened focus on core franchises like Call of Duty, Minecraft, Halo, Gears of War, Forza, and Fallout. Analytic Dreamz also explores new leadership under COO Helen Chiang, management streamlining, and what this reset means for Xbox's future. A must-listen for gamers and industry watchers. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In today's Daily Fix:Xbox boss Asha Sharma sent an email to employees announcing a 'significant' restructuring of the company, citing losing "64 cents for every dollar invested" in their studios in an average year. Unfortunately 3,200 employees will be laid off, starting with 1,600 today and the rest to happen throughout Fiscal year 2027. Microsoft-owned studioss Double Fine and Compulsion Games will become independent studios, while others such as Ninja Theory and Undead Labs "have entered terms to join new ownership." Arkane Studios' management will enter into consultation with its workers council on next steps. No publicly-announced games are said to be cancelled as part of the reductions in workforce. In other news, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has been blocked in 132 countries, likely due to Sony's PSN requirements, and PSN being blocked in specific territories. And finally, DC Studios' Supergirl has crossed $100 million at the global box office in its second week, and will likely not recoup its reported $170 million production budget (which does not include the massive marketing spend).

Xbox just got hit by a sledgehammer. In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, Frank breaks down CEO Asha Sharma's announcement of 3,200 job cuts at Xbox, with 1,600 happening immediately and the rest rolling out through 2027. Sharma calls it a major reset, admitting Xbox margins are 3 to 10 times lower than comparable companies. Four studios are leaving Microsoft entirely: Compulsion Games (South of Midnight) and Double Fine (Psychonauts 2) are going independent and keeping their IP, while Ninja Theory and Undead Labs head to undisclosed new owners. Frank also covers the cuts hitting Activision, Bethesda, ZeniMax, Blizzard, King, Mojang, and Xbox Game Studios, the refocus on tentpole franchises like Halo and Gears of War, and why King and Mojang now report directly to Sharma. It all lands just one year after Microsoft cut 9,000 jobs and cancelled Rare's Everwild.Timestamps:00:00 Xbox announces 3,200 layoffs and a company reset00:17 Four studios leaving: Compulsion, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs00:36 Cuts across Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, King, Mojang, and more00:57 King and Mojang now report directly to Asha Sharma01:11 One year after 9,000 layoffs and the Everwild cancellationKey Takeaways:Xbox is cutting 3,200 jobs total, with 1,600 eliminated immediately and the rest through 2027.CEO Asha Sharma says Xbox margins are 3 to 10 times lower than comparable companies.Compulsion Games and Double Fine are transitioning back to independent studios and keeping their IP.Ninja Theory and Undead Labs have entered terms with new, undisclosed owners.No recently announced first party games are being cancelled, and Xbox is refocusing on beloved franchises like Halo and Gears of War.King (Candy Crush) and Mojang (Minecraft) will now report directly to Sharma, showing how vital those tentpoles are.This follows last year's 9,000 layoffs and the cancellation of Rare's Everwild.Memorable Quotes:"Xbox just got hit by a sledgehammer.""Compulsion Games, the team behind South of Midnight, which is a beautiful game, and Double Fine, the team behind Psychonauts 2, are going to transition back into independent companies.""There's a lot of people out there looking for jobs in a very competitive market that's being threatened by AI."Call to Action:If you want to stay on top of the biggest stories in gaming and geek culture, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines wherever you get your podcasts. Leave us a review, it genuinely helps the show, and share this episode with a friend using #GeekNews.Stay Connected:For more breaking geek culture news, visit us at https://geekfreakspodcast.com/Follow the crew:Frank: @franklourence79Thomas: @thomascraigviiiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastListener Questions:Got thoughts on the Xbox reset? Worried about your favorite studio or hopeful for the independent futures of Double Fine and Compulsion? Send us your questions and takes on social, and we might feature them in a future episode.

¡Apoya Reconectados, decide y participa en todos los sorteos! ✅ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reconectados Tal vez, uno de los programas más tristes sobre videojuegos que hemos hecho nunca, y también de los más importantes. PlayStation ha decidido terminar con sus juegos en formato físico. El anuncio se ha producido a través de una nota de prensa que ha pillado a todo el mundo por sorpresa, incluidas, seguramente, divisiones periféricas de la compañía alrededor de todo el mundo. Tras el anuncio de que Rockstar no iba a sacar GTA VI en disco en las cajas, PlayStation decide que a partir de enero de 2028 dejará de ofrecer videojuegos en disco, aunque todavía se podrán adquirir sus títulos en las tiendas en una manera caja de plástico vacía con un código de descarga en su interior. Con esta decisión, PlayStation encabeza el fin del formato físico tradicional y priva a sus jugadores de elegir, también con PS6 que vendrá sin lector, cómo, de qué manera, en qué tienda y a qué precio comprar sus videojuegos. Y Xbox no se queda corta estos días tampoco, a los tan probables cierres de Double Fine, Ninja Theory o Compulsion Games, ahora se suma el estudio de Dishonored, Prey y el nuevo Marvel's Blade, los franceses Arkane Studios, también en la cuerda floja junto a muchos otros que os comentamos. Malos tiempos para la industria del videojuego y para los consoleros, ¿tú también lo eres? Cuéntanoslo en comentarios. ¡Hasta la semana que viene! Time stamps: (00:00:00) - Introducción y el DLC de Mario Kart World (00:06:29) - PlayStation rompe su historia: se acabaron los juegos en tiendas y en disco (00:45:11) - Más despidos, cierres y cancelaciones en Xbox (01:03:29) - Despedida y seguimos más episodios ¡Apoya Reconectados, decide y participa en todos los sorteos! ✅ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reconectados ️ ¡Sigue nuestro canal de Twitch! ️ ✅ Suscríbete a Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reconectados ¡Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram de ofertas! ✅ Canal de ofertas: https://t.me/ofertasvideojuegosreco ️ ¡Escucha Reconectados cada semana: Jueves 07:00am! ️ Ivoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-reconectados-videojuegos_sq_f1467878_1.html Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TzgUfUZppavUlKeRreIXL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/reconectados-videojuegos/id1304330116 ¡Síguenos en redes sociales! X-Twitter: @ReconectadosPod Jabote: @Jabote22 Manu: @ManuGmn Paula: @paulacroft02 Borja: @borjaruete TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reconectadospod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReconectadosPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reconectadospod/

This week on The Inner Gamer, Brett, Jason and Austin start with the indie story nobody saw coming: Meccha Chameleon, a $6 hide-and-seek party game from a nearly-solo Japanese dev team, sold millions of copies in days with zero marketing spend. They break down the skill-based mechanic that made it perfect for viral clips, the conspiracy theories that followed its success, and whether a tiny team can actually sustain support for a player base this size. From there, the conversation shifts to Empulse, 1047 Games' early access movement shooter chasing that old Titanfall feeling. The gameplay genuinely delivers — but with Splitgate 2's collapse still fresh, the guys dig into whether a no-microtransaction promise is a real change of heart or just the only move left for a studio rebuilding trust. The back half of the episode turns to the industry itself. Xbox's "reset" has gone from rumor to reality — real layoffs, real studio closures, and a console price hike happening at the same time the platform is trying to reassert exclusivity. And closing things out, Brett, Jason and Austin tackle the rising cost of being a gamer head-on, using GTA 6's tiered pricing and the Steam Machine's four-figure price tag to talk through what's actually worth paying for — and how to navigate a hobby that keeps getting more expensive. Show Notes: 1:09 - Housekeeping 1:59 - Meccha Chameleon Sold 10 Million Copies— What Nobody Is Talking About 19:19 - Empulse First Look: Good Game, Poor Track Record 48:47 - The Xbox Reset is Here, and It's Worse Than We Thought 1:13:55 - Gaming Got Expensive — Permanently 1:43:12- Upcoming Video Game Releases Become a part of the conversation! If you donate $1 or more on Patreon you can get exclusive access to the Patreon-only chat and channels on the server. Visit our website to find our social channels, check past podcasts and donate to the show.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see all of our latest videos as they drop. Credits:"Blue Groove Deluxe" by BlueFoxMusic on audiojungle.netWoman Announcer - Ariana Guerra; Actress"Wisdom" by Super Nostalgia 64

I went to two World Cup matches this week, so we start the show talking about sports and the cultural exchange that is happening. We remember Bobby Prince, the composer who worked on many 90's era DOS games like Doom and Commander Keen. He passed away at the age of 81. Xbox is possibly closing Double Fine, Compulsion Games, and Ninja Theory, in order to "reset" the business. Unreal Engine 6 will be removing blueprints and C++ and replacing them with new technologies that are more friendly for LLM's. They are also wanting to bring every UE6 game into the Fortnite ecosystem. Then we talk to Jamie about Pokemon and Transformers pinball.

The team at Bungie, the studios at Xbox, and the video game industry continue to face one of its biggest turning points ever.This week on Tower Casuals, ⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down the major changes affecting both Bungie and the ongoing changes at Xbox. After Destiny 2 received its final planned service updates, Bungie announced nearly 300 layoffs, leaving Marathon as the studio's primary focus under Sony. At the same time, Microsoft is undergoing major restructuring under new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Reports suggest several well-known Xbox studios, including Ninja Theory and Double Fine, could face closure while Microsoft also introduces a $150 price increase for Xbox consoles. Josh and Corey discuss what led to these decisions, how Xbox Game Pass fits into Microsoft's long-term strategy, and what this wave of layoffs and restructuring could mean for the future of the gaming industry.This and more on Tower Casuals and Xbox Casuals.Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Whoa, Shuhei!  We’ve got a lot to talk about.  Stack it up and feel the power of a terrific twosome!  Join Tricky and Matt as they discuss, among other things, 007 First Light, Darksiders Warmastered Edition, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Grand Theft Auto VI.  What’s more, we delve into Electronic Arts’ reveal of EA Advertising, a platform to help put ads in your games, and we lament the loss of Xbox studio and Senua’s Saga developer Ninja Theory.  Hellfire!  Drat!  Darn you, Microsoft!  The Ninja Theory team was lauded for its work on Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, DmC, and Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.  Microsoft must have the Grim Reaper on speed dial. And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming!  As usual, the news is full of surprises.  We hit the high notes, and we hit the low notes, but we’ll always bring the banter.  What are you waiting for? Dive in! As always, the opinions fly fast and heavy! Look out for this super-sized show, as the seemingly smallest conversation veers off into a multiverse of chit-chat. Sounds cool, huh? That’s the fancy way of saying “derailment.” And there’s plenty of that to go around! Let’s dance, Heroes of the XMB! In a bit of big news that would make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles proud, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify host episodes of Trophy Whores. It's a tremendous honor for the show to be part of three massive and respected entertainment communities, and Proven Gamer have only the fans to thank for pushing the podcast to soaring heights. The Trophy Whores work hard to put out a quality weekly show, but they owe so much love to their listeners, who keep the show strong and growing. If you want to support the show via Patreon, then check out our page, which shares the tiers for all of our Patrons! We appreciate your support (and your ears)! Please subscribe to the Trophy Whores feed in iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, IHeartRadio, Stitcher, or RSS and please leave a review. We won't give you cookies, but it will help us make the show better. You can find us on Twitter: @TrophyWhores and @ProvenGamer You can also email us at TrophyWhores. If you wish, you can always download the show here – Trophy Whores 720 – Now With Ads

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Xbox Layoffs | Compulsion Games | Double Fine | Ninja Theory | Arkane Studios | Black Ops - WWP 499

This week we're geeking out about the hero of time, and weird merger shenanigans!   Andrea Geeking Out Kingdom Come: Deliverance Demon Slayer: Mugen Train movie Demon Slayer    Jonathan Geeking Out  Resident Evil 2 Remake Riddick Knight of the Seven Kingdoms   Cody Geeking Out Expedition 33 Project Hail Mary   Gaming Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze-346WTsI0 Two XBOX Game Studios Bosses Leaving Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan and Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor step down | GamesIndustry.biz  Ninja Theory and Double Fine Under Threat of Closure as Microsoft makes cuts to XBOX business Microsoft Studios Ninja Theory and Double Fine Also Reportedly Under Threat of Closure  XBOX may be shutting down Compulsion Games studio South of Midnight Developer Compulsion Games Reportedly Shuts Down  EA Adding Real Time Ads To Sports Games https://www.ign.com/articles/ea-sports-fc-madden-nfl-publisher-announces-ea-advertising Movies Paramount Buys Warner Bros https://deadline.com/2026/06/paramount-warner-bros-deal-fallout-antitrust-1236953027/ TV Fox is Buying Roku for 22B https://www.ign.com/articles/fox-is-buying-roku-for-22-billion   MORE INFO For more Geeks Under Grace: http://www.geeksundergrace.com http://www.twitter.com/geeksundergrace http://www.twitch.tv/geeksundergrace https://geeksundergrace.com/give   For more Cody Armour: http://twitter.com/CodyArmour https://www.instagram.com/codyarmour/  

Week of: 6-15-2026 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact

This week! CJ and Greg dig into the grim Xbox news as Ninja Theory, Compulsion, and possibly Double Fine face closure, more executives head for the exits, and Senua gets paraded in front of potential buyers. Then it's lighter fare: GTA VI preorders, a Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Switch 2 port, the long-overdue Switch eShop fix, and Dispatch's HR Violations update. On the games front, the guys cover LEGO Batman, iRacing, Parking Garage Rally Circuit, Pragmata, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Gitaroo Man, The Legend of Kage, and much, much more. Join us, won't you? https://youtube.com/live/QGFujXr5Z50 Links of interest: News Xbox to close Ninja Theory and Compulsion, possibly Double Fine too Xbox showed off Senua to attract buyers Some more Xbox execs are leaving How Things Got So Bad At Xbox – Jason Schreier GTA VI preorders to start June 25 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance coming to Switch 2 in September They fixed Switch 1's eShop Dispatch's censorship eased on Switch What We Played LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight iRacing Parking Garage Rally Circuit Pragmata Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Gitaroo Man The Legend of Kage Sea of Thieves Socials Player One Podcast Discord Greg Sewart's Extra Life Page Greg Streams on Twitch Greg Sewart's Patreon Games I Completed – 2025 Other Subscribe to the podcast 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: 01:02:22

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In an absolutely miserable week of news: Reports suggest Xbox looks set to shutter multiple first party studios along with mass layoffs. These teams include Hellblade creators Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games and the Tim Schaffer led Double Fine amongst potential others. How did we get here, what went wrong, much to discuss...Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing24:00 Xbox Studio ClosuresSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #NinjaTheory #DoubleFine #Compulsion #Gaming #Podcast

The landscape of corporate gaming faces severe disruption as Microsoft shifts away from its decade-long strategy of aggressive acquisitions. Newly appointed Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma has warned internal staff of a necessary "reset" following declining margins, forcing beloved studios like Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games into tense negotiations to spin off independently and escape outright closure. Meanwhile, independent powerhouse IO Interactive is celebrating a spectacular commercial triumph with 007 First Light shifting 2.7 million units in its debut week alongside a praised commitment to a year of free content. On the strategy front, British studio Frontier Developments has quietly confirmed a new entry in its acclaimed management simulation portfolio, immediately triggering frantic community speculation regarding its next thematic setting. In cross-media triumphs, Nintendo and Illumination's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has officially crossed the momentous $1 billion milestone at the global box office. To close out the briefing, the team shares their personal picks of the week—spanning the maritime economic tabletop game Container to the high-octane racing of MF Ghost—supplemented by active discussions within the BlueSky community. #gameburst

Giga Bytes Podcast 416: Hablamos del a situación de Xbox, GTA 6 y mucho más!!! GTA 6 preorders Junio 25 en PS5, XB y tiendas, lanza nov 19 Rumor: 20 minutos de Gameplay de GTA antes de preordenes Sony elimina mención de PC en su reporte anual Inconsistencia con lanzamientos No vendieron bien o no hicieron suficiente dinero Buscan valorar sus IPs en sus próximas plataformas God of War Laufey lanzando emails de promo Sandisk M.2 8TB a casi $3000 AC Black Flag Resynched ya en etapa Gold Shinobi Art of Vengance a Switch 2 sept 24 Reporte: Xbox sabia del cierre de Ninja Theory antes del Showcase, usaron anuncio de Senua para incentivar a inversionistas/compradores del desarrollador Rumor: Cierres en Xbox Ninja Theory (Senua), Compulsion Games (South of Midnight), Double Fine Psychonauts), negociando para ser dejados irse independiente Otros estudios como Arkane (Blade), Mark Gordon (Studio Head) deja Treyarch luego de 22 años Xbox Games Studios Boss Craig Duncan y Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor salen de Xbox Se reporta que Microsoft explora salir de Xbox Satya Nadella habla de Xbox: Mas monetización de juegos de Xbox en Youtube que en Microsoft Xbox ha estado subsidiado por 25 años, ya es tiempo de que monetice Habla Asha de la situación de Xbox y el Reset de la marca Salud de la Marca Margenes bajos Exclusivos Costos Despidos/cancelaciones y cierres Cambios a Helix EA anuncia EA Advertising, implementaran anuncios dentro de los juegos Mark Hamill se une a Twisted Metal S3 Housemarque habla de su crecimiento como parte de PS Studios     Sigueme y Suscribete: com/elgiga com/elgiga947 com/elgiga947 tv/elgiga947 com/elgiga947 Giga Bytes Podcast   #monsterenergypr @monsterenergy @Stephreyesmarketing @caribbeanxsports @eriberto213 #gigabytespodcast #gigabytespodcast #2026

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew dives into reports of several Xbox studios at risk of closure from Microsoft, including (but not limited to) Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, and Ninja Theory. After the 30-minute discussion, host Alex Van Aken and Brian Shea discuss the awkward timing of our new Halo: Campaign Evolved cover story before diving into exclusive details about Xbox's upcoming release. Finally, we round out Game Informer's weekly gaming podcast with a quick indie game recommendation: Meccha Chameleon, a hide-and-seek asymmetrical multiplayer title with an amazing texture painting tool for camouflaging yourself from hunters.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it's a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Brian Shea (@BrianPShea)Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 – Intro04:13 – Reports of Upcoming Xbox Game Studio Closures29:45 – Ad Break31:29 – Halo: Campaign Evolved Exclusive Cover Story Details56:35 – Meccha Chameleon

There comes a time in every person's life when they must contend with the question: which golf game is for me? For Rob, well he and his dad spent some time this past week hitting the links in PGA 2k25. Patrick and Chia were both won over by a totally Normal Golf Game, (which they will make Rob play next week when the crew gathers at Highground). Unfortunately, there's only so much golfing that can distract from Xbox closing multiple studios, Epic putting AI in Unreal Engine 6, and Don't Nod teetering on the edge of shutting down for good. As bleak as the AAA space is, at least Steam Next Fest has given Patrick and Chia games to look forward to in the indie zone, including Penguin Colony, the next game from the folks who made Umurangi Generation, and even more golf in the form of Sting and Swing, a stylish looking metroid-vania golfing game.Reminder: Last year, the pro-Palestinian human rights movement BDS that's pressuring Israel by promoting boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against the country added Xbox to its boycott list. Learn more here: https://www.bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xboxLinks: Normal Golf Game Screenshot, Studios in Microsoft's Xbox Division Brace for Closures, Xbox's reverse-2018, Vampire Survivors Fortnite Crossover Might Not Happen Due To GenAIDiscussed:00:00:00 - Intro00:09:00 - PGA 2K2500:30:49 - Normal Golf Game00:42:23 - IRL stream next week00:53:11 - 4th and Goal00:59:33 - Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine closed by Xbox01:17:18 - Dont Nod will run out of money in November01:30:57 - Unreal Engine 6 will include AI01:44:33 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword02:09:53 - Steam Next Fest02:14:13 - Sting and Swing02:16:18 - Pact Warden02:17:48 - Hellraiser: Revival02:30:03 - Slap Out of It02:30:38 - Mr Records02:33:43 - Rob's new mouse02:43:50 - Question Bucket03:07:32 - Outro and announcementsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion are on the chopping block at Xbox! We wrap up Not E3 2026 by declaring the victor and profiling some smaller games! Previews of Fable, Stranger than Heaven, and Star Fox! Plus, big Bungie layoffs are coming.

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https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock a benefit and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, Kyle Hilliard, and special guest Bloomberg's Jason Schreier unpack the chaotic news out of Xbox that Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and more studios are in a state of flux and might be shut down if they can't find another buyer before July. Then things take a turn for the positive as we unpack Square-Enix's new HD-2D Team Asano ARPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales. Sarah Podzorski and Haley MacLean then join the show to talk about their big trip to Montreal for Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary, Jacob raves about Project Wingman and Ace Combat, The Sims experts weigh in on Paralives, and we share some of our favorite Steam Next Fest demos. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version of this podcast here - https://youtu.be/lOL3vaHTU9U Check out Jason Schreier's new YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@jason-schreier Listen to Jason Schreier's Triple Click podcast - https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/triple-click/ Learn more about the BDS Xbox Boycott here - https://bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xbox Learn more about MinnMax's Chicago meetup here - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax/posts/chicago-meetup-161251182 Chicago MinnMax Community Meetup Off Color Brewing Taproom (The Mousetrap) 1460 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642 Tuesday, July 14th from 8-10pm RSVP Here - https://forms.gle/59Gd5dsbYHxaCSb16 Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: RETURNOFTHESIXTH https://discoverpoco.com - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:43 - Jason Schreier's new YouTube channel 00:03:24 - Xbox looming studio closures 00:31:25 - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales 00:41:21 - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa 00:42:42 - Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary 00:55:27 - Project Wingman and Ace Combat 01:04:43 - Paralives 01:15:07 - Steam Next Fest 01:16:00 - Blood Dungeon 01:16:27 - Sprawl Zero 01:19:00 - Over The Hill 01:21:53 - Sensory Overload 01:24:27 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:25:41 - Community questions 02:15:12 - Get A Load Of This Sarah's GALOT - https://www.dust2.us/news/74810/toad-ally-viral-jab-jabich-receives-hltv-profile Jacob's GALOT - https://youtu.be/Is8N7B9b0GQ?si=TYS0h8Fs58l0kNKn Hanson's GALOT - https://pelacase.com/blogs/news/biodegradable-packing-peanuts?srsltid=AfmBOoqLnh_g2mPor_G548pPv-8i1SMaEupocTd3BM0-pHL4g9O3Fe_9 Haleys GALOT - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1540487114278793 Community GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/mariobrothblog.bsky.social/post/3mob3l2xdoc24 Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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  -------------------------- This week on The Trophy Room, we discuss reports that several Xbox studios—including Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine—could be facing closure, restructuring, or independence as Microsoft continues to reshape its gaming business. We break down what these reports could mean for the future of Xbox Game Studios, Hellblade, South of Midnight, Psychonauts, and the broader Xbox ecosystem. We also dive into troubling reports surrounding Bungie, as the PlayStation-owned studio could reportedly lose up to 50% of its workforce following the conclusion of Destiny 2's story and Marathon's underwhelming launch performance. What does this mean for Bungie's future under Sony? Is Destiny 3 truly off the table? And can Marathon recover? Plus, we discuss Housemarque's future after Saros, why the studio sees itself following a path similar to FromSoftware, and what PlayStation fans can expect from one of Sony's fastest-growing first-party teams. Join us as we break down the biggest gaming industry stories of the week, the future of Xbox, Bungie, PlayStation Studios, and the state of the games business in 2026.

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With major leadership shakeups and rumors of studio closures, the future of XBOX inside Microsoft suddenly looks uncertain. Is this the beginning of a Game Pass overhaul, or could XBOX face an outright split from the company? Plus, PowerToys 0.100 (yes, point one hundred) arrives with so many improvements. And the Windows Insider program is leaving even seasoned users scratching their heads over Microsoft's so-called "simplification." Windows Windows Insider Program: Microsoft releases a record 7 builds to the allegedly simpler Insider Program You can't tell the players without a program Experimental: Less disruptive Windows Update, Windows Search improvements Beta 26H1: Screen tint Beta 25H2: Screen tint, quieter Widgets, Magnifier zoom controls Release Preview 25H2: Screen tint, quieter Widgets, Magnifier zoom controls, Bluetooth connectivity improvements All (?) get Voice access and Voice typing improvements, and new right-click Touchpad settings Good God, Microsoft Hardware Microsoft announces Snapdragon X2-based Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Laptop 13 and the prices are eye-watering Samsung announces Snapdragon X2-based Galaxy Book6 Edge and, yes, the prices are eye-watering The component crisis is a disaster but limitations are driving innovation, as they always have Google releases Android 17 alongside a new Pixel Drop, setting the stage for Googlebooks Software Microsoft Edge to follow Chrome to a two-week development schedule because we all love updating our web browsers Mozilla releases Firefox 152 and a new roadmap for the browser AI FINALLY AN AI-FREE WEEK XBOX and gaming Fear & loathing at XBOX! The Microsoft fiscal year ends in two weeks, and big changes are coming XBOX leadership set to reveal "hard truths" that will absolutely include layoffs and studio and game closures Microsoft is looking at all options for XBOX, including a spin-off XBOX Studios CEO and chief of staff announce their departures ahead of expected layoffs XBOX reportedly closing Ninja Theory, makers of the Hellblade games Compulsion Games is likely on the chopping block too XBOX is coming to Gamescon this year Xbox June Update arrives with new boot animation, more while Microsoft continues testing minor UX changes in the Insider Program COD: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26 and more coming to Game Pass in the second half of June Rockstar Games is giving free GTA V upgrades to Xbox One and PS4 players Tips and picks Tip of the week: Don't doomscroll, learnscroll instead App pick of the week: PowerToys 0.100 RunAs Radio this week: 47 Day Certificates with Todd Gardner Brown liquor pick of the week: Thornæs Kagerup Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: trustedtech.team/windowsweekly365

With major leadership shakeups and rumors of studio closures, the future of XBOX inside Microsoft suddenly looks uncertain. Is this the beginning of a Game Pass overhaul, or could XBOX face an outright split from the company? Plus, PowerToys 0.100 (yes, point one hundred) arrives with so many improvements. And the Windows Insider program is leaving even seasoned users scratching their heads over Microsoft's so-called "simplification." Windows Windows Insider Program: Microsoft releases a record 7 builds to the allegedly simpler Insider Program You can't tell the players without a program Experimental: Less disruptive Windows Update, Windows Search improvements Beta 26H1: Screen tint Beta 25H2: Screen tint, quieter Widgets, Magnifier zoom controls Release Preview 25H2: Screen tint, quieter Widgets, Magnifier zoom controls, Bluetooth connectivity improvements All (?) get Voice access and Voice typing improvements, and new right-click Touchpad settings Good God, Microsoft Hardware Microsoft announces Snapdragon X2-based Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Laptop 13 and the prices are eye-watering Samsung announces Snapdragon X2-based Galaxy Book6 Edge and, yes, the prices are eye-watering The component crisis is a disaster but limitations are driving innovation, as they always have Google releases Android 17 alongside a new Pixel Drop, setting the stage for Googlebooks Software Microsoft Edge to follow Chrome to a two-week development schedule because we all love updating our web browsers Mozilla releases Firefox 152 and a new roadmap for the browser AI FINALLY AN AI-FREE WEEK XBOX and gaming Fear & loathing at XBOX! The Microsoft fiscal year ends in two weeks, and big changes are coming XBOX leadership set to reveal "hard truths" that will absolutely include layoffs and studio and game closures Microsoft is looking at all options for XBOX, including a spin-off XBOX Studios CEO and chief of staff announce their departures ahead of expected layoffs XBOX reportedly closing Ninja Theory, makers of the Hellblade games Compulsion Games is likely on the chopping block too XBOX is coming to Gamescon this year Xbox June Update arrives with new boot animation, more while Microsoft continues testing minor UX changes in the Insider Program COD: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26 and more coming to Game Pass in the second half of June Rockstar Games is giving free GTA V upgrades to Xbox One and PS4 players Tips and picks Tip of the week: Don't doomscroll, learnscroll instead App pick of the week: PowerToys 0.100 RunAs Radio this week: 47 Day Certificates with Todd Gardner Brown liquor pick of the week: Thornæs Kagerup Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: trustedtech.team/windowsweekly365

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With major leadership shakeups and rumors of studio closures, the future of XBOX inside Microsoft suddenly looks uncertain. Is this the beginning of a Game Pass overhaul, or could XBOX face an outright split from the company? Plus, PowerToys 0.100 (yes, point one hundred) arrives with so many improvements. And the Windows Insider program is leaving even seasoned users scratching their heads over Microsoft's so-called "simplification." Windows Windows Insider Program: Microsoft releases a record 7 builds to the allegedly simpler Insider Program You can't tell the players without a program Experimental: Less disruptive Windows Update, Windows Search improvements Beta 26H1: Screen tint Beta 25H2: Screen tint, quieter Widgets, Magnifier zoom controls Release Preview 25H2: Screen tint, quieter Widgets, Magnifier zoom controls, Bluetooth connectivity improvements All (?) get Voice access and Voice typing improvements, and new right-click Touchpad settings Good God, Microsoft Hardware Microsoft announces Snapdragon X2-based Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Laptop 13 and the prices are eye-watering Samsung announces Snapdragon X2-based Galaxy Book6 Edge and, yes, the prices are eye-watering The component crisis is a disaster but limitations are driving innovation, as they always have Google releases Android 17 alongside a new Pixel Drop, setting the stage for Googlebooks Software Microsoft Edge to follow Chrome to a two-week development schedule because we all love updating our web browsers Mozilla releases Firefox 152 and a new roadmap for the browser AI FINALLY AN AI-FREE WEEK XBOX and gaming Fear & loathing at XBOX! The Microsoft fiscal year ends in two weeks, and big changes are coming XBOX leadership set to reveal "hard truths" that will absolutely include layoffs and studio and game closures Microsoft is looking at all options for XBOX, including a spin-off XBOX Studios CEO and chief of staff announce their departures ahead of expected layoffs XBOX reportedly closing Ninja Theory, makers of the Hellblade games Compulsion Games is likely on the chopping block too XBOX is coming to Gamescon this year Xbox June Update arrives with new boot animation, more while Microsoft continues testing minor UX changes in the Insider Program COD: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26 and more coming to Game Pass in the second half of June Rockstar Games is giving free GTA V upgrades to Xbox One and PS4 players Tips and picks Tip of the week: Don't doomscroll, learnscroll instead App pick of the week: PowerToys 0.100 RunAs Radio this week: 47 Day Certificates with Todd Gardner Brown liquor pick of the week: Thornæs Kagerup Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: trustedtech.team/windowsweekly365

We debate the possibility of Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory and Double Fine being cut loose from Microsoft plus we also catch up on some games we've been playing including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales demo, Pragmata, Directive 8020, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, TR-49 and Pictonico.

Nem duas semanas após evento em que anunciou e celebrou diversos jogos, reportagens relataram que uma grande demissão está planejada para a divisão Xbox. Não só isso, mas tais demissões devem acarretar em fechamento de estúdios, dentre eles Double Fine, Ninja Theory e Compulsion que estão agora negociando a possibilidade de se comprarem.Participantes:Heitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:07:00 - Xbox começa a preparar demissões e fechamento de estúdios50:00 - Ubisoft tem nova leva de demissões e fecha estúdios54:00 - Resident Evil Veronica será em terceira pessoa57:00 - A chegada de 1666: Amsterdam não foi muito positiva1:08:00 - Rápidas e curtasUse nosso link de filiado ao fazer compras na Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With major leadership shakeups and rumors of studio closures, the future of XBOX inside Microsoft suddenly looks uncertain. Is this the beginning of a Game Pass overhaul, or could XBOX face an outright split from the company? Plus, PowerToys 0.100 (yes, point one hundred) arrives with so many improvements. And the Windows Insider program is leaving even seasoned users scratching their heads over Microsoft's so-called "simplification." Windows Windows Insider Program: Microsoft releases a record 7 builds to the allegedly simpler Insider Program You can't tell the players without a program Experimental: Less disruptive Windows Update, Windows Search improvements Beta 26H1: Screen tint Beta 25H2: Screen tint, quieter Widgets, Magnifier zoom controls Release Preview 25H2: Screen tint, quieter Widgets, Magnifier zoom controls, Bluetooth connectivity improvements All (?) get Voice access and Voice typing improvements, and new right-click Touchpad settings Good God, Microsoft Hardware Microsoft announces Snapdragon X2-based Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Laptop 13 and the prices are eye-watering Samsung announces Snapdragon X2-based Galaxy Book6 Edge and, yes, the prices are eye-watering The component crisis is a disaster but limitations are driving innovation, as they always have Google releases Android 17 alongside a new Pixel Drop, setting the stage for Googlebooks Software Microsoft Edge to follow Chrome to a two-week development schedule because we all love updating our web browsers Mozilla releases Firefox 152 and a new roadmap for the browser AI FINALLY AN AI-FREE WEEK XBOX and gaming Fear & loathing at XBOX! The Microsoft fiscal year ends in two weeks, and big changes are coming XBOX leadership set to reveal "hard truths" that will absolutely include layoffs and studio and game closures Microsoft is looking at all options for XBOX, including a spin-off XBOX Studios CEO and chief of staff announce their departures ahead of expected layoffs XBOX reportedly closing Ninja Theory, makers of the Hellblade games Compulsion Games is likely on the chopping block too XBOX is coming to Gamescon this year Xbox June Update arrives with new boot animation, more while Microsoft continues testing minor UX changes in the Insider Program COD: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26 and more coming to Game Pass in the second half of June Rockstar Games is giving free GTA V upgrades to Xbox One and PS4 players Tips and picks Tip of the week: Don't doomscroll, learnscroll instead App pick of the week: PowerToys 0.100 RunAs Radio this week: 47 Day Certificates with Todd Gardner Brown liquor pick of the week: Thornæs Kagerup Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: trustedtech.team/windowsweekly365

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