Podcast appearances and mentions of Phil Spencer

Are Xbox exclusives officially back, or is this just another strange chapter in Microsoft's gaming strategy? This week on Triangle Squared: A PlayStation Podcast, we react to the latest Xbox Showcase and Nintendo Direct, breaking down the biggest reveals, surprises, and questions coming out of both events. Gears of War E-Day is now being positioned as an Xbox console exclusive, Clockwork Revolution looks genuinely fantastic, Fable brought back Jack of Blades, and Xbox suddenly seems interested in making exclusives matter again. But does any of this actually move the needle? We get into Xbox's identity crisis, whether Game Pass has changed the value of exclusives, what Asha Sharma's leadership could mean after Phil Spencer, and whether PlayStation players should believe these games are truly staying off PS5. We also discuss State of Decay 3, Halo Campaign Evolved, the Xbox 25th Anniversary console, Persona, Spyro, Final Fantasy, Nintendo's showcase strategy, and which company had the best showing overall. New episodes post every other Wednesday! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today: https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Talk PlayStation, gaming news, movies, music, and more with the Triangle Squared community: https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions: X: https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd Email: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com PSN ID's: Brett - Chaimera086 Chris - Figz21k ------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Gears of War E-Day Looks Great 09:49 - Xbox Makes Games Exclusive Again? 25:53 - Clockwork Revolution Actually Tempts Us 38:53 - Did Xbox Change After Phil Spencer? 47:29 - Could Xbox Win Us Over? 55:55 - Fable Brings Back Jack of Blades 59:15 - Xbox's 25th Anniversary Console Problem 1:06:08 - State of Decay 3 Comes to PlayStation 1:21:59 - Metro, Bad Magpie & Indie Surprises 1:27:18 - Crazy Taxi Returns & Xbox's Showcase Style 1:48:19 - Persona, Game Pass & Xbox's Identity Crisis 1:56:51 - Spyro, Ocarina & Final Fantasy Resonance 2:13:10 - Who Had the Best Showcase? ------------------------------------- #Xbox #PlayStation #GearsOfWar #Fable #XboxShowcase #PS5 #GamingPodcast

In a change heard across the world, Xbox is now XBOX!  And the crowd goes... mild?   Now on with The Regular Show!  

Logan Moore and Max are back once more to press F to pay respects for the Electronic Entertainment Expo by predicting summer shenanigans from Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and Geoff Keighley. Show Notes How Did We Do in 2025? MFP46 - "Spice Up the SEO" with Logan Moore Xbox 2026 Predictions Logan's Xbox 2026 Predictions Asha Sharma continues Phil Spencer's legacy by wearing a bomber jacket and tee-shirt with an Xbox franchise on it. No games, first- or third-party, will reveal a release date in November and December due to Grand Theft Auto VI. No new Xbox Game Studios first-party games are revealed. Capcom announces a new Dead Rising game. Asha will announce that Halo: Campaign Evolved is no longer coming to PlayStation. Max's Xbox 2026 Predictions Asha Sharma and Matt Booty come swinging with big talk and big games. There is a major update to the XSX, possibly backward compatibility focused. Asha breaks the glass and gives us Banjo & Kazooie. Blade gets some air time. Fallout New Vegas gets some love. Overdose finally reveals gameplay. PlayStation 2026 Predictions Logan's PlayStation 2026 Predictions PlayStation does a "Showcase" instead of a "State of Play." ❌ Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet shows up and is confirmed for next year. "Wife of War" is revealed and closes out the show. Cory Barlog's face appears. Horizon Hunters Gathering takes up too much time. Capcom announces the Code: Veronica remake. Max's PlayStation 2026 Predictions Gameplay demo of Wolverine is shown alongside the collector's edition, which will not include the physical game. Sony announced their summer "State of Play" with Marvel's Wolverine headlining the show a mere nine hours after we recorded. Hermen Hulst breaks glass and announces an Uncharted game. Sony Santa Monica finally reveals a game. It is the rumored Faye game. The internet wept. Two Horizon projects are shown off. A PS2 mascot is revived. Nintendo 2026 Predictions Logan's Nintendo 2026 Predictions The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is revealed along with talk about the next Zelda title. The Duskbloods is out in October. Three remakes/remasters are announced—not Switch 2 Enhanced Editions. Kid Icarus returns. A new Wario game is revealed. Max's Nintendo 2026 Predictions A major update/DLC pack for Mario Kart World is announced. A Luigi's Mansion game is announced. Capcom announces Ace Attorney 7. The next 3D Mario is revealed. A new 2D Metroid game is announced. Logan's Bonus Prediction Geoff Keighley will mention The Odyssey film and how his father contributed to it. Grand Theft Auto VI base edition price will be… Logan - $70 Max - $80 Logan Moore - Comicbook.com Max Frequency - Max's home online Chapter Select - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy. Max Roberts' Video Essays - A YouTube channel dedicated to Max's video essays on games.

The Scotland housing market 2026 continues to stand apart and for any mortgage broker Scotland-based, understanding the Scottish property market is key. In this episode of Mortgage Insider, host Phil Spencer is joined by Colleen Badcock (Rightmove, Head of Partner Marketing and Property Expert) and Lynne Peterkin (First Mortgage, Managing Director, Scotland) to explore what it really takes to buy a house in Scotland. From how the Home Report shapes pricing and bidding, to the realities of offers over and the speed of transactions, they unpack how the Scottish system works including how long it takes to buy a house in Scotland, compared to Scotland vs England conveyancing speed. With high demand from first-time buyers in Scotland, the conversation shares practical Scotland first-time buyer tips and how to get on the property ladder in Scotland. We also cover the technical detail such as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), the Scotland additional dwelling supplement tax, whether Scotland is a seller’s market, and why strong yields for Scottish landlords continue to attract interest. The episode also dives into the data behind Scotland house prices, including regional differences in house prices in Scotland, and how the market compares. The guests discuss affordable homes in Scotland vs England to the key question: is it cheaper to buy in Scotland? Plus, trends around moving from London to Scotland, moving from South-East England to Scotland, and a full Scotland vs England property market comparison. A focused, practical deep dive into one of the UK’s most distinct property markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are everywhere - but do they actually help homeowners make decisions? Alongside expert insight from David Sanders from Vibrant Energy Matters, Phil Spencer breaks down what EPC ratings are meant to do, why they often fall short, and why so many homeowners find them confusing or frustrating. They explore how EPCs fit into the retrofit conversation, what factors actually affect the rating and why better guidance is needed. Do you know your home's EPC rating, and has it ever been useful? We want this series to reflect real homeowners so please do share your retrofit experiences, questions, and home upgrade stories in the comments. Your input will help shape future episodes and support others on the same journey!

It's hot in the studio today - Jane's stuck in a tuna rut, and Fi is stuck on the difference between beans and soup. Please bear with us. Jane and Fi also chat saucepan lid storage, multi-generational living, sun lounger kerfuffles, and driving instructors. Plus, presenters and property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer discuss the new series of 'Location, Location, Location'. Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofzaOur most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to lower your energy bills but don't know where to start? In this first episode of our new retrofit series, Phil Spencer sits down with Daniel from Vibrant Energy Matters to answer the question everyone's asking: what actually is retrofit, and why does it matter to you as a homeowner? They break down what it really means to make your home energy efficient (spoiler: it's not about ripping your whole house apart), why it's become such a hot topic in 2026, and what's holding so many homeowners back from making improvements. They also look at why UK homes are such big contributors to carbon emissions, the financial benefits of investing in your property's energy efficiency, and the single most important step you should take before making any changes. What's been holding you back from making your home more energy efficient? Let us know in the comments! We want this series to reflect real homeowners so please do share your retrofit experiences, questions, and home upgrade stories in the comments. Your input will help shape future episodes and support others on the same journey!

Yellowstone stars Kelly Reilly & Cole Hauser spill the beans on their new series Dutton Ranch on Paramount+.Housing hotshots Kirstie Allsopp & Phil Spencer chat Location, Location, Location, on Channel 4.Catch TFI Unplugged on Channel 4 from 11pm on Friday nights or on the Virgin Radio UK YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if Game Pass never existed? On Episode 283, Kelvin and Rob go down a rabbit hole into one of the great "what ifs" in modern gaming. Picture an alternate 2017 where Phil Spencer never launches Game Pass, Xbox doubles down on exclusives, and Halo, Starfield, Indiana Jones, and post-acquisition Call of Duty all stay locked to the green box. Does Xbox close the gap on PlayStation? Does Sony have to answer the bell? Or was multiplatform always the only real path forward? We debate both sides — and ask the bigger question: is Xbox's problem strategy, or execution?Plus: what we've been playing and the usual chaos.This, and SO much more, on Episode 283 of The Gaming Duo — where friendships are built through gaming.

Xbox hardware sales dropped another 33% this quarter, and the Microslop brand seems to be sliding into into irrelevance. Price hikes, no exclusives, and Phil Spencer out the door replaced with a former AI lead. Despite this, the media thinks they can somehow raise the Titantic. Good luck with that. In other Microsoft gaming news, Windows 11 is looking to trim the fat to compete with SteamOS. Also... good luck with that. 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. #Microsoft #Xbox #Windows11 #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.

Our intrepid hosts provide a prologue to the fourth season of the podcast with a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the videogame industry. With appreciation for GDC, Resident Evil 9 and Phil Spencer, they also talk (of course) AI and signs we may finally be exiting the trough - this week!Support the showThank you for listening to our podcast all about videogames and the amazing people who bring them to life!Hosted by Alexander Seropian and Aaron MarroquinFind us at www.thefourthcurtain.comJoin our Patreon for early, ad-free episodes plus bonus content at https://patreon.com/FourthCurtainCome join the conversation at https://discord.gg/KWeGE4xHfeVideos available at https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthcurtainFollow us on Twitter: @fourthcurtainEdited and mastered at https://noise-floor.comAudio Editor: Bryen HensleyVideo Editor: Sarkis GrigorianProducer: Kimya TaheriArt: Paul RusselCommunity Manager: Doug ZartmanFeaturing Liberation by 505

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Phil Spencer, Asha Sharma, Resident Evil Requiem, Echo Generation 2, Yoshi, Splatoon Raiders, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Game Pass, Windrose, Marathon, Pragmata, Tides of Tomorrow, Yakuza Kiwami 3

Grath és Stöki retro videojátékos podcastjának nem retrós vadhajtása, havi hírkommentálás. Fő téma: Phil Spencer és Sarah Bond távozása az Xbox-csapatból, a magyar kormány támogatása a Neocore Gamesnek, és egyéb februári hírek kibeszélése.. Kísérőposzt: 00:01:07 - Ezzel játszottunk a hónapban 00:12:28 - Kommentekre reagálás 00:19:52 - Aktuális fő téma 00:39:33 - Havi kurrens hírek 02:05:48 - Üzleti hírek 02:17:39 - Retrós hírek 02:24:21 - Filmes hírek 02:31:27 - Halasztások, bejelentések májusban 02:38:32 - A hónap izéi

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/msoH50WCu0KDive into THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT EPISODE 158: "RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM: A MODERN CLASSIC MASTERPIECE" hosted by analytic dreamz.Music Breakdown: Analytic dreamz analyzes the latest from Drake's highly anticipated Iceman project, J. Cole's sharp lyricism, Baby Keem's innovative flows, Harry Styles' evolving sound, BTS's global dominance, and BlackPink's fierce K-pop energy.Industry News: Live Nation's Ticketmaster antitrust trial heats up with a major DOJ settlement avoiding breakup but sparking fee debates; global video game sales hit $195.6B in 2025 with 2026 projections soaring to $62.8B in the US; Nintendo sues the US government over unlawful Trump tariffs impacting Switch 2; Take-Two's Saudi PIF stake transfers to Savvy Games Group ahead of GTA 6; Xbox leadership shakeup as Phil Spencer retires and Sarah Bond resigns; PlayStation State of Play delivers God of War updates, Resident Evil Requiem, and more.Gaming Deep Dive: Resident Evil Requiem hailed as a survival horror triumph with new protagonist Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy; Overwatch's 2026 revamp introduces Talon storyline, five new heroes, and gameplay tweaks; God of War Sons of Sparta's 2D Metroidvania prequel explores young Kratos; Dragon Quest VII Reimagined streamlines the epic JRPG; Rainbow Six Mobile launches globally; Mario Tennis Fever swings onto Switch 2 with Fever Rackets; Reanimal's co-op horror from Little Nightmares creators terrifies.Drama Alert: 50 Cent escalates feud with T.I. and family via diss tracks, Power theme shots, and teases "Surviving T.I. & Tiny" doc amid assault allegation rumors.Listen now for analytic dreamz's unfiltered takes on music, gaming, industry shifts, and hip-hop beef—your essential podcast for 2026 entertainment updates.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/msoH50WCu0KDive into THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT EPISODE 158: "RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM: A MODERN CLASSIC MASTERPIECE" hosted by analytic dreamz.Music Breakdown: Analytic dreamz analyzes the latest from Drake's highly anticipated Iceman project, J. Cole's sharp lyricism, Baby Keem's innovative flows, Harry Styles' evolving sound, BTS's global dominance, and BlackPink's fierce K-pop energy.Industry News: Live Nation's Ticketmaster antitrust trial heats up with a major DOJ settlement avoiding breakup but sparking fee debates; global video game sales hit $195.6B in 2025 with 2026 projections soaring to $62.8B in the US; Nintendo sues the US government over unlawful Trump tariffs impacting Switch 2; Take-Two's Saudi PIF stake transfers to Savvy Games Group ahead of GTA 6; Xbox leadership shakeup as Phil Spencer retires and Sarah Bond resigns; PlayStation State of Play delivers God of War updates, Resident Evil Requiem, and more.Gaming Deep Dive: Resident Evil Requiem hailed as a survival horror triumph with new protagonist Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy; Overwatch's 2026 revamp introduces Talon storyline, five new heroes, and gameplay tweaks; God of War Sons of Sparta's 2D Metroidvania prequel explores young Kratos; Dragon Quest VII Reimagined streamlines the epic JRPG; Rainbow Six Mobile launches globally; Mario Tennis Fever swings onto Switch 2 with Fever Rackets; Reanimal's co-op horror from Little Nightmares creators terrifies.Drama Alert: 50 Cent escalates feud with T.I. and family via diss tracks, Power theme shots, and teases "Surviving T.I. & Tiny" doc amid assault allegation rumors.Listen now for analytic dreamz's unfiltered takes on music, gaming, industry shifts, and hip-hop beef—your essential podcast for 2026 entertainment updates.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#craftbeer #xbox #scarymovie Scary Movie is getting a requel with the original blend of Wayans bros and comedic crew we grew up loving with the original two --- but can they recapture the silly charm in 2026? We review the trailer and give our take as two elder statesmen who actually remember when these movies first came out. Then, speaking of scary, Xbox had a complete reshuffle at the top of the organization with Phil Spencer "retiring" and AI-trailblazer, Asha Sharma, taking up the role. With a new console announced, can she right the ship or is this the final straw for Microsoft's once mighty gaming brand? Cheers! Beer of the Week: Stillwater Artisanal Ales Japanese-Style Imperial Dry Beer

Whoa, Shuhei!  We’ve got a lot to talk about.  Stack it up!  Join Matt and Alex as they discuss, among other things, Ghost of Yotei, Mewgenics, Resident Evil Requiem, and Marathon.  What’s more, we delve into Sony’s latest PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games, and we focus on Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond abruptly departing Microsoft. And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming!  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 706 – Out with the Old; In with the AI

Mass Effect: Andromeda Part 6 - Phil Spencer got JobMogged by Asha Sharma Square Roots - Episode 502 Hot Gaming Goose: 0:03:20 Quest Log: 0:38:40 Level Up: 1:44:45 That's right, he should have been out there skillsmaxxing but that opportunity has been... yeeted? Look, I hate to say this, but I'm 46 and I don't know what any of this means. Johnny finally wraps up Evil Vanessa's story with Reyes, which doesn't quite end with the "consider this a breakup" moment he was hoping for in this chunker of Mass Effect: Andromeda.  Also: • All The Mortal Kombat Ice Skating News • Ladies Before Maybes • Brain Freezer Burn • Jorgul Strux • A Batman Coded Dangle This Week: Do all the things on Eladaan! Next Week: The last planet, the archon's ship  AND Liam's Special Quest! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/squarerootspodcast Thanks to Steven Morris for his awesome theme! You can find him at: https://bsky.app/profile/stevenmorrismusic.bsky.social and https://www.youtube.com/user/morrissteven Contact Square Roots! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com 

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The winds of change are blowing through Xbox! Two of their three leaders that have guided the entire Series generation in Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out. Staying is Matt Booty, who was also promoted (!), and joining as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming is Asha Sharma. Despite Sarah Bond seemingly being groomed as Phil's successor, Asha steps in with a background that touts her as President of Microsoft's CoreAI alongside time spent at Instacart and Meta as an executive leader. Similarly to when Phil inherited the mess from Don Mattrick, Asha has her work cut out for her. Joining the Dukes is none other than the man to blame for all this nonsense, Brad Ellis. Together, the trio comb through the initial Microsoft blog post that broke the news. From there, we dig into an article by Tom Warren of The Verge who lays the blame of many of Xbox's shortcomings at the feet of Sarah Bond. Like many in our audience asked, we discuss if this is a hit piece, the truth, or somewhere in between. Lastly, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty sat down to chat with Jez Corden about the new lay of the land for Xbox. There are some answers and many questionable non-answers that lead to conversations of their own. Together, let's unpack what is a seismic change for Xbox as the brand continues to feel like it's hanging on by a thread. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEFININGDUKE and use code DEFININGDUKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro
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Ep 516 - Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out at Xbox. Resident Evil Requiem is here, and Wolverine has a release date. Plus, we played FixForce, a brand new co-op game coming from Surgent Studios. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-evil-151783810 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Xbox Leadership Shake-Ups 19:09 - Wolverine Release Date Announced 26:55 - Eurogamer and Further Layoffs 37:34 - January Sales Report 49:18 - FixForce Preview 01:01:51 - My One Piece 01:08:33 - My One Thing 01:20:04 - Resident Evil Requiem Impressions 01:46:58 - God of War Sons of Sparta Impressions 01:59:37 - Vampire Crawlers Demo Impressions 02:06:15 - L&R: Favorite Reviews to Make 02:13:03 - L&R: Open Eyes for a New Genre 02:18:27 - L&R: Is Your Favorite Game in the Past 02:23:01 - Bets 02:27:19 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week - Kevin and Sam chat all about the fallout of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leaving Xbox, our concerns, hopes and more. We also have rumors of PlayStation potentially pulling back from PC ports for single player games.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing26:50 Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond Leave Xbox1:57:00 PlayStation Pulling back from PC?Support 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/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #PhilSpencer #Gaming

Samsung just launched its newest phones, the Galaxy S26 lineup, and wow is it full of Vergecast stories. There's the very cool new Privacy Display, which seems genuinely useful; there's the AI-powered camera, which seems like a disaster waiting to happen; and there's the new agentic AI in Android, which Google and Samsung might be positioned to actually pull off. After talking through all the new stuff, Nilay and David discuss the recent executive shakeup at Xbox, and try to figure out why Microsoft just can't win in games. Finally, in the lightning round, it's time for Brendan Carr is a dummy, some truly remarkable charts, and much more. Further reading: ⁠Samsung Unpacked 2026: live updates from the Galaxy S26 ⁠⁠announcement event ⁠ ⁠Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus hands-on: More of the same ⁠ ⁠Samsung AI photos⁠ ⁠Google Gemini can book an Uber or order food for you with new agentic AI features ⁠⁠Google and Samsung just launched the AI features Apple couldn't with Siri⁠ ⁠I'm super impressed with the Galaxy S26 Ultra's new Privacy Display ⁠ ⁠Samsung announces Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro at Unpacked 2026⁠ ⁠Xbox shakeup: Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are leaving Microsoft ⁠ ⁠Xbox chief Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft ⁠ ⁠Read Xbox chief Phil Spencer's memo about leaving Microsoft ⁠ ⁠Sarah Bond is leaving Xbox ⁠ ⁠Read Xbox president Sarah Bond's memo about leaving Microsoft. ⁠ ⁠Inside Microsoft's big Xbox leadership shake-up ⁠ ⁠Read Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma's first memo on the future of Xbox ⁠ ⁠New Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma says “hear you” to complaints about a lack of Xbox exclusives.⁠ ⁠New Xbox CEO: ‘The plan's the plan until it's not the plan.' ⁠ ⁠Microsoft says today's Xbox shake-up doesn't mean game studio layoffs ⁠ ⁠Billions of dollars later and still nobody knows what an Xbox is ⁠ ⁠Chairman Carr Announces Pledge America Campaign⁠ ⁠Does Anthropic think Claude is alive? Define ‘alive'⁠ ⁠Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas AI Scenarios chart⁠ ⁠Youtube Chair Drama⁠ ⁠OpenAI's Stargate struggles. ⁠ ⁠OpenAI's first ChatGPT gadget could be a smart speaker with a camera ⁠ ⁠Subscribe to The Verge⁠ for unlimited access to ⁠theverge.com⁠, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ⁠ad-free podcast feed⁠.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to ⁠vergecast@theverge.com⁠ or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/msoH50WCu0K⁠The latest Notorious Mass Effect segment from Analytic Dreamz dives deep into the seismic leadership shift at Microsoft Gaming in February 2026. Asha Sharma, former President of Microsoft CoreAI with prior executive roles at Instacart and Meta, has been appointed EVP and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, succeeding Phil Spencer after his 38-year tenure—including 12 years leading Xbox, during which the business nearly tripled in scale. Spencer transitions to an advisory role through summer 2026.Sharma's "Return to Xbox" vision emphasizes reclaiming the brand's renegade spirit of surprise, experimentation, and building what others won't—starting with a recommitment to console hardware and protecting 25 years of ecosystem investments. Key pillars include reducing device barriers across console, PC, mobile, and cloud, while enabling developers to build once and deploy everywhere. Upcoming hardware announcements are teased, amid speculation on continued roadmap support, including potential handhelds, with no abandonment of dedicated consoles confirmed.The segment covers executive changes: Sarah Bond's resignation (after ~8-9 years), Matt Booty's promotion to EVP & Chief Content Officer overseeing nearly 40 studios (Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Activision Blizzard, King), and recent financials from Microsoft's Q2 FY26 report—overall corporate revenue up 17% to $81.3B, but gaming down 9% to $5.96B (hardware -32%, content/services -5%), representing just over 7% of total revenue, attributed to softer first-party releases versus prior-year comps. Despite 500M+ monthly active users and top publisher status across platforms, challenges persist from the ecosystem-first shift, exclusivity debates (e.g., ports of Halo, Forza, Gears), and internal fallout from "This Is An Xbox" messaging.Sharma stresses AI as a tool—not a replacement—vowing no "soulless AI slop" in games as human art, while addressing fan concerns with "Hear you" and a data-driven stance: "The plan's the plan until it's not the plan." Analytic Dreamz breaks down the 25-year brand tensions, acquisition legacy (Activision Blizzard, ZeniMax, Minecraft), and what this reset means for Xbox's future amid hardware contraction and multi-platform realities.Tune in for this unfiltered analysis of Microsoft Gaming's pivotal moment in 2026.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Giga Bytes Podcast 398: Hoy hablamos de Marathon, Wolverine, Xbox y PS en PC Marvel's Wolverine lanza en PS5 y PS5 Pro el 15 de septiembre 2026 de Insomniac Games First Look God of War, Ed Skrein (Game of Thrones, Deadpool) sera Baldur en God of War PSN Plus marzo: PGA Tour 2K25, Monster Hunter Rise, Slime Rancher 2, The Elder Scrolls Online PSSR 2.0 en RE Requiem, lanzamiento full en marzo Jason Schreier: Sony hechando hacia atrás con ports de PC: no es especulación Marathon server slam disponible ya Pokemon Fire Red y Leaf Green disponibles ya ($19.99 c/u digital), anuncian WInds, Waves para 2027, 10ma gen de Pokemon Ted Lasso Season 4 para agosto Cristian Bale se una Leonardo Dicaprio para Heat 2 Summer Games Fest 2026 junio 5 5PM EST, junio 6-8: SGF Play Days (iam8bit) Se retira Phil Spencer, renuncia Sarah Bond Asha Sharma reemplaza a Phil, Matt Booty a Bond   Sigueme y Suscribete: Facebook.com/elgiga Youtube.com/elgiga947 Instagram.com/elgiga947                                                                                                                                    Twitch.tv/elgiga947 Twitter.com/elgiga947 Giga Bytes Podcast   #monsterenergypr @monsterenergy @Stephreyesmarketing @caribbeanxsports @eriberto213 #gigabytespodcast #gigabytespodcast #2026

Today, we're talking about the future of Xbox. Phil Spencer, a two-time Decoder guest who's led Xbox for more than a decade, resigned. But in a shocking twist, his deputy long-assumed successor Sarah Bond is also out too, and the Xbox division is now in the hands of an Asha Sharma, one of Microsoft's AI executives with no prior game industry experience. There is no better person to talk to about all of this than Tom Warren, senior editor here at The Verge and author of the excellent Notepad newsletter. Tom is actually on parental leave right now, but Microsoft has a longstanding habit of disrupting his well-earned time off. So, Tom was gracious enough to come on the show after publishing a major scoop about what went down at Xbox this past week. Links: Inside Microsoft's big Xbox leadership shake-up | The Verge Billions of dollars later and still nobody knows what an Xbox is | The Verge Xbox chief Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft | The Verge Read Xbox chief Phil Spencer's memo about leaving Microsoft | The Verge Here's what Xbox is working on for 2026 | The Verge AMD hints Microsoft could launch its next-gen Xbox in 2027 | The Verge The next Xbox is going to be very different | The Verge Xbox co-founder believes it's being ‘sunsetted' in favor of AI | VGC Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Decoder is produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and edited by Ursa Wright. Our editorial director is Kevin McShane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a lot going on: Phil Spencer's time at Xbox is coming to an end, Microsoft is appointing former AI exec Asha Sharma to replace him, Sony is shuttering Bluepoint Games, and more. We dig into all that, plus Alex and Brad nerd out over the new Star Trek: Voyager game, Vinny names his FMV Mount Rushmore, and other stuff on this week's show!CHAPTERS(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.(00:00:10) Intro(00:01:16) The Next Era of Xbox(00:46:17) First Break(00:46:22) More about the future of Xbox(01:26:04) Sony shutters Bluepoint Games(01:35:43) Bungie to institute permanent bans for Marathon cheaters(01:38:00) Nacon files for insolvency(01:40:49) Everything changes, all at once(01:44:46) Second Break(01:44:51) Some video games we played(01:45:01) Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown  |  [Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2026(02:02:56) God of War Sons of Sparta  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Feb 12, 2026(02:04:38) Heart of the Forest  |  [Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One]  |  Feb 12, 2026(02:05:19) Emails(02:25:38) Wrapping up and thanks(02:29:04) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:30:48) Nextlander schedule updates(02:31:54) See ya!

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason dive into the year's biggest gaming news so far: Xbox boss Phil Spencer retiring. They talk about what led to this big shakeup, discuss whether new boss Asha Sharma really needs to be a gamer, and try to figure out if there's any way to salvage the Xbox brand. One More Thing: Kirk: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO) Maddy: Icebreakers (New Yorker documentary) Jason: Under the Island  LINKS: "Inside Microsoft's big Xbox leadership shake-up" (Tom Warren / The Verge) https://www.theverge.com/tech/883015/microsoft-xbox-new-ceo-shakeup-notepad

This week we break down the massive leadership shakeup at Xbox, including Phil Spencer's reported retirement, Sarah Bond's resignation, and Microsoft's decision to appoint Asha Sharma as the new Head of Xbox. What does this mean for the future of Xbox consoles, the multi-platform strategy, and the brand's long-term direction? We also dive into the reporting surrounding internal reactions to the “Xbox Anywhere” push, the shift back toward core console players, and what Asha Sharma's AI-focused background could signal for the future of gaming. Is Xbox returning to its roots — or entering a new era entirely? On the PlayStation side, we discuss Sony Interactive Entertainment's decision to close Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the Demon's Souls remake. We break down Herman Hulst's justification, the broader industry challenges Sony cited, and what this means for PlayStation Studios moving forward. Finally, we talk about the confirmed release date for Marvel's Wolverine and how it fits into PlayStation's roadmap for 2026. What do you think — is Xbox stabilizing or struggling? Did Sony make the right call with Bluepoint? Let us know below. Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom ******

Our new cutdown version of GameFace gives you the same info and entertainment in 1/3 of the time! We tackle the seismic management shift at Xbox as Phil Spencer leaves! PlayStation closes Bluepoint, reviews of High on Life 2 and 2XKO, plus a preview of Replaced!

Just last week, we asked about Phil Spencer and why he's been so quiet lately. Now we know why! Also, OneDrive for the Mac is finally going to look like it belongs on the Mac. And Google Chrome finally picks up a split view like the rest of the planet, plus a few other new features. PHIL SPENCER OUT AT XBOX Phil Spencer has retired from Microsoft and his heir-apparent, Sarah Bond, left Microsoft as well Report details the Xbox reorg Ex-Xbox executive issues an old guy shouting at sky assessment New Microsoft Gaming CEO discusses "return to Xbox" Hot-take: This person seems unqualified to run Xbox/MS Gaming, but let's give her a chance Alternative hot-take: She is literally here to wind down this business, which makes no sense... unless there's a spin-off Windows WSJ report sheds some light, and adds a lot of confusion, to Nvidia's Windows PC plans Week D arrived on time this month Preview of March Patch Tuesday updates Network speed test, pan and tilt in Camera settings, sysmon, RSAT improvements, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, WEBP background image support, Emoji 16.0 And you thought the Canary channel was weird already -New builds for Canary, Dev, and Beta. Canary gets features we already saw elsewhere, Dev and Beta get context menu, settings, and Taskbar improvements Paul has published (an incomplete version of) De-Enshittify Windows 11 De-enshittifying Copilot and AI is doable but not yet automated What about the alternatives? Next step: Security and Apps chapters HP revenues up 6.9 percent to $14.4 billion but RAM warning is more dire than expected Apple to add multitouch to MacBook Pro lineup in late 2026. Oh the irony AI Xbox February update brings 1440p streaming to Xbox consoles, updates for Xbox ROG Ally, more Xbox app is delivering post-game recaps on Windows 11 for Insiders EA had the most game downloads on PC and console in 2025, thanks to having the three most popular AAA games of the year (BF6, EA Sports FC 25, and EA Sports FC 26). Microsoft was number two, followed by Take-Two, Ubisoft, and Sony. Fortnite is somehow still the biggest game overall on console, and Counter-Strike 2 (!!!!) is the biggest on PC. 20 million Fortnite players on PS, 15 million on Xbox Tips and picks Tip of the week: OneDrive for the Mac App pick of the week: Google Chrome RunAs Radio this week: SaaS on Multiple Clouds with Steve Buchanan Brown liquor pick of the week: Sons of Vancouver Wheated Rye Whisky 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: bitwarden.com/twit zscaler.com/security

Just last week, we asked about Phil Spencer and why he's been so quiet lately. Now we know why! Also, OneDrive for the Mac is finally going to look like it belongs on the Mac. And Google Chrome finally picks up a split view like the rest of the planet, plus a few other new features. PHIL SPENCER OUT AT XBOX Phil Spencer has retired from Microsoft and his heir-apparent, Sarah Bond, left Microsoft as well Report details the Xbox reorg Ex-Xbox executive issues an old guy shouting at sky assessment New Microsoft Gaming CEO discusses "return to Xbox" Hot-take: This person seems unqualified to run Xbox/MS Gaming, but let's give her a chance Alternative hot-take: She is literally here to wind down this business, which makes no sense... unless there's a spin-off Windows WSJ report sheds some light, and adds a lot of confusion, to Nvidia's Windows PC plans Week D arrived on time this month Preview of March Patch Tuesday updates Network speed test, pan and tilt in Camera settings, sysmon, RSAT improvements, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, WEBP background image support, Emoji 16.0 And you thought the Canary channel was weird already -New builds for Canary, Dev, and Beta. Canary gets features we already saw elsewhere, Dev and Beta get context menu, settings, and Taskbar improvements Paul has published (an incomplete version of) De-Enshittify Windows 11 De-enshittifying Copilot and AI is doable but not yet automated What about the alternatives? Next step: Security and Apps chapters HP revenues up 6.9 percent to $14.4 billion but RAM warning is more dire than expected Apple to add multitouch to MacBook Pro lineup in late 2026. Oh the irony AI Xbox February update brings 1440p streaming to Xbox consoles, updates for Xbox ROG Ally, more Xbox app is delivering post-game recaps on Windows 11 for Insiders EA had the most game downloads on PC and console in 2025, thanks to having the three most popular AAA games of the year (BF6, EA Sports FC 25, and EA Sports FC 26). Microsoft was number two, followed by Take-Two, Ubisoft, and Sony. Fortnite is somehow still the biggest game overall on console, and Counter-Strike 2 (!!!!) is the biggest on PC. 20 million Fortnite players on PS, 15 million on Xbox Tips and picks Tip of the week: OneDrive for the Mac App pick of the week: Google Chrome RunAs Radio this week: SaaS on Multiple Clouds with Steve Buchanan Brown liquor pick of the week: Sons of Vancouver Wheated Rye Whisky 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: bitwarden.com/twit zscaler.com/security

A wild week in news as Xbox honcho Phil Spencer retires and is set to be replaced by someone from one of Microsoft's AI divisions. What does this mean for the future of Xbox? Also: Sony shutters Bluepoint Games, Evo expands, and my son got way into Knack? Aw man. Use code 50jeff to get $50 off plus free shipping on your first order at goodchop.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weeks crew: Webby, Peebs, Darren We discuss Phil Spencer leaving Xbox and being replaced by an AI executive. Will this now be the final nail in the Xbox coffin? Other sad news this week includes Bluepoint Studio best known for the Demons Souls remake being shutdown by Sony. Games discussed include: FFXIV, Roadside Research, GT7, Batman Telltale, The Finals, Spiderman Remaster, Helldivers 2, Battlefield season 2, Return to Silent Hill movie, Crisol Theatre of Idols, Ball X Pit, Double Dragon Revive, Toxic Commando, Windrose, Cronos, Need for Speed Unbound, Arc Raiders, and more. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are back with TWIG (This Week In Gaming), breaking down the latest in gaming with a look at the demos for Toxic Commando and The Eternal Life of Goldman — do these upcoming video games live up to the hype or fall flat? The crew dives into gameplay and whether these titles deserve a spot on your radar. Plus, we tackle the huge news of Phil Spencer leaving Microsoft Gaming / Xbox. If you love staying on top of video games and the biggest stories in gaming, this is one episode you don't want to miss!   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser, and Dettmarp   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S.   Toxic Commando   The Eternal Life of Goldman   Windrose     Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/h2cHKAvSmu Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

High On Life 2 frustrates an otherwise perfect experience for Amanda, while Slay The Princess blows all our minds 3 years too late, and what do you do when a great game reminds you of a terrible job, anyways? ADD THESE TO YOUR BACKLOG High on Life 2, Dead Letter DEPT., Slay the Princess OTHER TOPICS Laysara: Summit Kingdom, Mechwarrior 5 Clans, Guardians of the Wild Sky, The Coin Is Older Than the Road, Xbox boss Phil Spencer is retiring, and his replacement is an AI executive who joined Microsoft in 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WORLD'S most okayest and greatest podcast (about video games) is back! Chris let us know about a new $6 game on Steam that has tons of players - Super Battle Golf. Shaun gave an update on his Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined playthru. In news, we covered the XBOX moves about Phil Spencer resigning and much more. What have you been up to or playing? Official inbox is weeklygameschat@gmail.com. Thank you for allllll the things. Game On! This and all episodes are streamed live on twitch.tv/weeklygameschat.

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The Gi crew return to discuss Phil Spencer & Sarah Bond suddenly stepping down from their positions at Xbox, the new Xbox CEO's plans, Sony's plan to rob YOU, Xenoverse 3, Skate getting worse and more.

We analyze the departure of Phil Spencer and his replacement, the person who helped Instacart IPO. Plus, a solid-state battery gets closer to safer 5-minute EV charging.Starring Tom Merritt, Rob Dunewood, and Andy Beach.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Christian welcome Jay Peters from the Verge to the show this week to discuss the massive shakeup at Xbox, Sony shuttering another studio, and Unity bringing prompted casual games to GDC.The Playlist:Jay: God of War: Sons of Sparta, CorgiSpace, CairnChristian: Scott Pilgrim EX demo, Blade Runner: Enhanced EditionJeff: Mario Tennis Fever, ForgotlingsParting Gifts!

Last Friday, news broke that much of the senior leadership that's been steering Xbox for the past decade and more have departed the company. Phil Spencer? Retired. Sarah Bond? Gone. Instead, one of the members of that group, Matt Booty, has ascended alongside a new Xbox CEO that comes from Microsoft's—wait for it—AI division. Rob and Patrick spent a few minutes (okay, an hour!) trying to untangle what this all means.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Another week, another day of industry changing news as Heads of XBOX Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond resign from Microsoft, were they ousted, what's the future of XBOX? In the bad news competition, Sony shutters Bluepoint Studios, makers of the Demon's Souls remake and Shadow of the Colossus remake. In the games portion we get spooky with REANIMAL and Creature Kitchen, return to Helldivers 2, roll some dice in Rune Dice and wonder if Twitch is a lunch room bully? 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Cat tower6:45 - Xbox conspiracies11:20 - Phil Spencer retires36:00 - Sony shuts down Bluepoint48:00 - Mewgenics51:10 - Slay the Spire 2 early access54:30 - League of Legends gets voice chat1:10:20 - New TES6 news1:20:30 - Nioh 31:28:50 - 9 years of NieR Automata1:34:50 - Stop Killing Games1:36:00 - Discord age verification1:45:00 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter1:46:10 - REANIMAL1:54:10 - Rune Dice2:00:00 - Windrose2:09:25 - Replaced demo2:12:40 - Creature Kitchen2:25:10 - Helldivers 22:32:40 - Core Keeper expansion2:38:00 - The Eternal Life of Goldman2:42:30 - Yakuza Kiwami 32:48:00 - Twitch bans streamer for being a kid2:55:30 - ShoutoutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Phil Spencer's retirement and Sarah Bond's surprise resignation have everyone asking: what the heck just happened behind closed doors at Xbox? Check out our roundtable discussion about all the changes happening at Xbox. Danny Peña, Riana Manuel-Peña, Parris Lilly and special guest: Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

Microsoft might finally give power users what they've been demanding: the ability to move the Windows 11 taskbar wherever they want. Plus, 3 major new chapters in Paul's next book, and a strange pick that solves his big issue with Windows Spotlight. Windows 11 Potentially good news for the 13 people who want to move the Taskbar to a different screen side Beta (but not Dev) with one new "feature" Release Preview for 24H2/25H2 with emoji 16.0, QMR improvements, network speed test, pan and tilt controls for compatible cameras, widgets improvements, more Lenovo revenues up 18% to $22.2 billion AI/Dev Google announces 30-second audio generation Google sets a date for I/O 2026, but where in the Carmen Diego is Build 2026? Android 17 Beta is here with an even shorter runway With '26.3 out, Apple releases '26.4 Beta 1s Xbox and gaming Phil Spencer is always in the spotlight, but he's been on the down-low for months Some hints for the future coming GDC 2026 Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Witcher 3, more coming to Xbox Game Pass Avowed comes to the PlayStation 5 along with the Anniversary Update Microsoft is retiring user-created Xbox social clubs NVIDIA GeForce Now comes to Amazon Fire TV 4K Sticks Tips & picks Tip of the week: Major progress on De-Enshittify Windows 11, the book App pick of the week: Bing Wallpaper RunAs Radio this week: Hacking using AI with Erica Burgess Brown liquor pick of the week: Lot 40 100% Pot Still Rye 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