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Best podcasts about Sarah Bond

Latest podcast episodes about Sarah Bond

Rejugando
Rejugando 304 el de Forza Horizon 6 Yoshi Misterious Book

Rejugando

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 121:38


Rejugando 304: Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Summer Game Fest y el regreso del ReJuniando Nuevo programa de Rejugando, en un episodio 304 marcado por el ambiente previo al Summer Game Fest, el regreso de la actualidad fuerte de la industria y una RetroBarcelona 2026 que dejó anécdotas, conciertos, encuentros con oyentes y muchísimas conversaciones sobre videojuegos clásicos y actuales. El programa arranca repasando precisamente todo lo vivido en RetroBarcelona, una edición especialmente multitudinaria donde el equipo coincidió con gran parte de la comunidad de Rejugando, otros medios y figuras históricas de la industria japonesa como Yoko Shimomura y Michiru Yamane. Entre conciertos, charlas, trivials y encuentros improvisados, el ambiente retro volvió a convertirse en uno de los grandes protagonistas del programa. Juegos que cumplen años: Pac-Man, Mario Galaxy 2, Persona 5 Dancing y más clásicos Como ya es tradición, el equipo repasa videojuegos que celebran aniversario durante esta segunda quincena de mayo. El listado deja momentos muy nostálgicos: Pac-Man cumple 46 años. Dragon's Dogma alcanza los 14 años. Odin Sphere llega a los 19 años. Super Mario Galaxy 2 cumple 16 años. Persona 5: Dancing Star Night cumple 8 años. Infamous alcanza los 17 años. Pandora's Tower celebra 15 años. Daikatana vuelve a salir a escena junto al nombre de John Romero. La conversación deriva también hacia cómo RetroBarcelona sirve precisamente para tomar conciencia del paso del tiempo en la industria y de la enorme cantidad de sagas históricas que siguen vivas décadas después. State of Play de PlayStation: Wolverine, Ghost of Yotei y apuestas para junio Uno de los grandes bloques del programa gira alrededor del anuncio oficial del próximo State of Play de Sony, fechado para el 2 de junio y situado estratégicamente justo antes del Summer Game Fest. Las apuestas del equipo giran alrededor de varios nombres: Marvel's Wolverine como gran protagonista del evento. El nuevo Horizon Online. Posibles novedades relacionadas con Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Rumores alrededor de Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3. El equipo también comenta el contexto general del “junio jugón”, con el Summer Game Fest de Geoff Keighley y el showcase de Xbox como piezas clave de las próximas semanas. PlayStation Plus sube de precio y PlayStation sigue generando debate Otro de los temas principales del episodio es la nueva subida de precios de PlayStation para los planes mensuales y trimestrales de PlayStation Plus. Se comenta especialmente: La subida del modelo Extra y Premium. La estrategia de mantener intacta la suscripción anual. El malestar generado por el anuncio de última hora. El encarecimiento generalizado de todos los servicios digitales. A esto se suma el debate sobre la política de comunicación actual de PlayStation, la estrategia respecto a lanzamientos en PC y el movimiento de mantener ciertos juegos first party exclusivamente en consola. También se habla de la reciente brecha de seguridad en PlayStation Network y de los problemas relacionados con recuperación de cuentas y autenticación. Xbox y la nueva etapa liderada por Sarah Bond El bloque dedicado a Xbox se centra en la reorganización interna de la compañía y en los movimientos liderados por Sarah Bond. El programa repasa: Cambios en la estructura directiva. La nueva interfaz de Xbox. El debate sobre la necesidad de recuperar exclusivos fuertes. El estado actual de la marca tras la generación Xbox One. Las expectativas alrededor del próximo showcase de junio. También se analiza cómo Xbox intenta reconstruir parte de la identidad perdida durante los últimos años mientras Game Pass sigue siendo uno de los pilares del ecosistema. GTA VI, Rockstar y cifras absolutamente descomunales Durante la grabación llegan además datos financieros actualizados de Rockstar Games y Take-Two Interactive. Las cifras comentadas en el programa son gigantescas: Grand Theft Auto V supera los 230 millones de copias vendidas. La saga GTA alcanza los 470 millones. Red Dead Redemption 2 llega a 85 millones de unidades. La franquicia Red Dead supera ya los 115 millones. A partir de ahí el equipo debate sobre: El posible precio de Grand Theft Auto VI. El futuro de GTA Online. La transición entre GTA Online y el nuevo GTA VI. Los rumores sobre bundles con PlayStation 5. El impacto económico gigantesco que sigue teniendo Rockstar. Análisis de Forza Horizon 6: Japón, coches, libertad y obsesión por conducir Uno de los análisis centrales del episodio está dedicado a Forza Horizon 6. El programa profundiza en muchos aspectos del nuevo juego de Playground Games: Japón como escenario principal El cambio de ambientación respecto a México es uno de los puntos más celebrados. Japón aporta: Carreteras urbanas inspiradas en Tokio. Zonas montañosas alrededor del Monte Fuji. Cultura automovilística japonesa. Mayor protagonismo de coches JDM. Estética más sobria y nocturna. Rendimiento técnico El equipo destaca: 60 fps extremadamente sólidos en Xbox Series X. Rendimiento espectacular en PC. Tiempos de carga rapidísimos. Excelente modelado interior de vehículos. Efectos climáticos y cambios meteorológicos muy avanzados. Jugabilidad y estructura El juego vuelve a apostar por: Mundo abierto gigantesco. Libertad absoluta. Eventos arcade. Derrapes, velocidad y exploración. Personalización de coches. Compra de casas y decoración. Desafíos online y rankings entre amigos. También se comenta cómo el juego funciona incluso para jugadores poco interesados en coches gracias a su enfoque accesible y relajado. La banda sonora recibe mención especial por incluir música japonesa contemporánea y temas de YOASOBI. Primeras impresiones de Yoshi and the Mysterious Book El otro gran análisis del episodio gira alrededor de Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Las primeras impresiones destacan: Un enfoque muy distinto al esperado. Mucho menos centrado en plataformas tradicionales. Mecánicas experimentales. Puzles y exploración. Sistema de descubrimiento de criaturas. Estética infantil muy cuidada. Música especialmente destacada. El juego sorprende por romper con la idea clásica de un plataformas de Yoshi y apostar por una estructura más experimental. Kingdom Come Deliverance 3 y el RPG de El Señor de los Anillos El programa también comenta el anuncio de: Kingdom Come: Deliverance III. Un nuevo RPG basado en The Lord of the Rings desarrollado por Warhorse Studios. La conversación gira alrededor del potencial de un RPG realista y detallista dentro del universo de Tolkien y del enorme reto que supone adaptar una licencia tan querida. Dungeons & Dragons cancela uno de sus proyectos También hay espacio para hablar de la cancelación de un nuevo videojuego de Dungeons & Dragons por parte de Hasbro. Aunque el proyecto desaparece, el estudio sigue trabajando junto a Hasbro en otros desarrollos relacionados con la licencia. Música, RetroBarcelona y comunidad Rejugando El episodio termina dejando claro el peso que sigue teniendo la comunidad alrededor de Rejugando. RetroBarcelona vuelve a convertirse en el punto de encuentro perfecto para oyentes, amigos y aficionados al videojuego clásico. Las actuaciones musicales inspiradas en sagas como: Castlevania Kingdom Hearts Final Fantasy XV ponen el broche a un programa cargado de actualidad, nostalgia, análisis y muchísimo ambiente de junio videojueguil. Y ahora sí: comienza oficialmente el “Rejuniando”. Antes de cerrar, recuerdan que la comunidad puede unirse a las partidas online de Forza Horizon 6 buscando a “RafaValencia137” y compartir impresiones del programa tanto en Twitch como en iVoox. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast
#279 | Xbox Overhauls The System... - New Leadership + Copilot Is GONE!

Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 241:42


It appears that Xbox got sick of the whole weekly negative news cycle schtick and has decided to go in the other direction. Is this week's news truly all that positive? I sincerely depends on how you look at it and nobody will actually know until much later. Asha Sharma has made new additions to her leadership team. Sarah Bond's former team has been replaced by alumni of Meta, Instacart, and CoreAI which all happen to be people that worked with Asha at the same time she led those respective companies. Is this the invasion of AI into Xbox as we initially feared? We get into that, but there's almost zero doubt that Xbox anticipated this because they pulled out quite the plot twist. Copilot for console and mobile is stopped, effective immediately. So, while there is more AI focused leadership than ever in Xbox, they also just axed one of the worst things the brand started rolling out last year. How do the Dukes feel about all of this? Well, that's why you're here, no? Pull up a chair, relax, and let's talk about Xbox some more before Brad returns and ruins it all.Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:09:13 - Health Is Wealth0:16:28 - Halo 2 & 3 reportedly being remade0:38:22 - New Xbox boot up screen for the first time in 6 years0:42:12 - Jez Corden's latest Xbox exclusivity scoop1:10:20 - GameStop is trying to acquire eBay1:17:06 - Steam Machine pre orders soon?1:21:17 - PS4 and XB1 may finally be on the way out1:27:54 - Bank Of America wants higher priced games1:33:03 - NBA: The Run revealed and arrives June 20261:38:00 - Are content creators heavily influencing the conversation?1:56:15 - Marathon has story plans for the next few years1:59:00 - Looking ahead at May 2026 game releases2:27:17 - What We're Playing3:10:04 - Xbox is giving up Copilot and bringing in a new leadership group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Il Cortocircuito
IL DISASTRO di XBOX, PLAYSTATION e NINTENDO

Il Cortocircuito

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 129:35


Appuntamento fisso del Venerdì pomeriggio dalle 16 alle 18, torna IL CORTOCIRCUITO con il solito trio delle meraviglie, ovvero Pierpaolo Greco, Alessio Pianesani e Francesco Serino, per 2 ore di scoppiettante intrattenimento a ruota libera, con il supporto anche del pubblico e la sontuosa regia di GiuppyTV!Ospite d'eccezione The Italian Actor: MARCO PERRI!Microsoft e il futuro di XboxLa discussione si apre con l'analisi dei risultati finanziari di Microsoft. Nonostante la crescita dei servizi cloud, la divisione hardware Xbox continua a registrare cali. Si discute dei cambiamenti ai vertici guidati da Sarah Bond, con l'integrazione di esperti di intelligenza artificiale nel team Xbox e la promozione di figure storiche come Jason Ronald per guidare i nuovi progetti hardware. Un punto centrale del dibattito è l'eventuale apertura dell'ecosistema Xbox a store di terze parti come Steam ed Epic Games Store.Nintendo: Strategia e StarfoxIl focus si sposta su Nintendo, commentando l'annuncio del nuovo Starfox. Il team analizza la scelta di Nintendo di puntare su un "remake/reboot" dal taglio tecnico ambizioso per l'estate, discutendo se l'anno in corso sia da considerarsi "sperimentale" o semplicemente privo di grandi hit (system seller) in attesa della nuova console. Si parla anche del design dei personaggi, confrontando lo stile del gioco con quello visto nel film di Super Mario, e dell'impatto dei prezzi variabili sui titoli di prima fascia.Analisi del mercato SonyPer quanto riguarda Sony, vengono commentati i dati di vendita di PlayStation 5, che ha superato i 93 milioni di unità. Tuttavia, le previsioni per il prossimo anno rimangono piatte, forse a causa dell'attesa per GTA 6 o del prezzo elevato. Viene affrontato il tema spinoso di Bungie e della svalutazione dell'asset per centinaia di milioni di dollari. Si discute inoltre del tiepido successo di titoli come Saros (comparato a Hades 2) e della difficile strada dei "Game as a Service" (GaaS) per Sony dopo i recenti flop.Curiosità: Pavoni a Ravenna e MicrodrammiIn chiusura, il team commenta con ironia l'invasione di pavoni in un paese vicino Ravenna, discutendo dei disagi causati agli abitanti. Infine, viene esplorato il fenomeno dei "microdrammi": soap opera verticali prodotte per TikTok e social media, con un focus sul primo esperimento italiano prodotto da Maria De Filippi per la piattaforma Witty.

Food Friends Podcast
Chickpeas! Cooking Easy Meatless Meals with Sarah Bond (Re-Release)

Food Friends Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 29:50


What if one ingredient could turn your weeknight dinners into satisfying dishes in less than 30 minutes — without ever feeling repetitive?Cooking dinner can sometimes feel like a dull routine, but a simple can of chickpeas can change that. In this re-release of a fan-favorite episode, and with the help of Sarah Bond, nutritionist and creator of Live Eat Learn, we dive into the world of vegetarian meals built around our favorite versatile, affordable pantry staple. By the end of this episode, you'll learn how to:Whip up the 15-minute viral “Marry Me Chickpeas” Discover the unique, simple spice blend for addictive “Dorito” chickpeas – a snack-turned-main-dish that even reluctant bean lovers will enjoyCook up easy-to-make meatless dinners, like crispy, golden air-fried chickpeas and a flavorful sheet pan meal packed with vegetables Hit play on this episode to uncover the endless possibilities of chickpeas! ***For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here. And join us on our live monthly calls by upgrading your subscription to paid!***LinksSarah Bond's Instagram, her site: Live Eat Learn – Easy Vegetarian Recipes, and her cookbook!Marry Me Chickpeas (with creamy Tuscan sauce)Roasted chickpea gyros Roasted veggie glow bowlsCopy cat Cafe Yum sauceCrispy air fryer chickpeas 15-minute chickpea tacos with creamy cilantro sauceChickpea blondiesVegan chicken and dumplings (with chickpeas!)Chickpea pot pieVegan aquafaba + coconut popsicles****Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here.Are you a local to Portland or planning a visit? You can now book a private farmers' market tour with Sonya through Airbnb Experiences! Or order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!

Ancient Office Hours
Episode 136 - Dr. Sarah Bond

Ancient Office Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 82:01


Dr. Sarah Bond, an associate professor of Classics at the University of Iowa, joins Lexie to discuss the importance of classical languages and public scholarship, her book 'Strike' and the evolution of labor unions from ancient Rome to modern times, the potential future of classics & the impact of AI on the job market, and the significance of empathy in humanities. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week's exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! Originally recorded June 11, 2025. Learn more about Dr. Bond: https://history.uiowa.edu/people/sarah-bond Check out her blog: History From Below Check out her Substack “Pasts Imperfect”: https://pasts-imperfect.ghost.io/ Follow her on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sarahebond.bsky.socialGrab a copy of her book Strike: https://yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300273144/strike/ Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday. Want a transcript of the episode? Email us at theozymandiasprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we can provide one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Checkpoint
Checkpoint Now 2026/02 - Végjáték az Xboxnál, államilag támogatott magyar játék

Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 177:59


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

Clownfish TV: Audio Edition
Microsoft TERMINATES The "This is an Xbox" Campaign!

Clownfish TV: Audio Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 2:56


Let's talk about Microsoft terminating the "This is an Xbox" campaign -- those cringey ads claiming your phone, TV, fridge, and toaster were all full consoles just got quietly scrubbed from Xbox Wire with the original post now a straight 404 and every tag purged after Phil Spencer retired and Sarah Bond bounced. It was her big push to make hardware irrelevant via Game Pass cloud nonsense but it angered fans and even their own staff internally so bad the new boss Asha Sharma is erasing it all while recommitting to actual consoles like Project Helix -- yeah no shock when you spend years telling gamers the box doesn't matter anymore.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/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect
"THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT EPISODE 158 PT 1 // "RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM: A MODERN CLASSIC MASTERPIECE"

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 262:54


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

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect
"THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT EPISODE 158 PT 2 // "RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM: A MODERN CLASSIC MASTERPIECE"

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 273:14


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

Virtual Economy
Episode 205: Amy Hood Draws Blood - Spencer and Bond Out (Earnings Show)

Virtual Economy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 67:57


This was supposed to be a show just about earnings. All we wanted to do was cover the earnings… but Sony closed Bluepoint, Nintendo is releasing $20 Pokemon ROMs, and Microsoft appears to have ousted Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond. Every first party is stepping on rakes. Get your coffee… this is gonna be a thing. You can support Virtual Economy's growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:01:01] - Circana Report on US Video Game Spending for January 2026  [00:06:51] - Microsoft Earnings Report for Q2 FY2026  [00:16:39] - Sony Earnings Report for Q3 FY2026 [00:25:46] - Nintendo Earnings Report for Consolidated 9 Months FY2026  [00:29:55] - Remedy Earnings Report for Q4 and Full Year 2025  [00:34:04] - EA Earnings Report for Q3 FY2026  [00:35:25] - Paradox Earnings Report for Q4 and Full Year 2025  [00:41:40] - Capcom Earnings Report for Consolidated 9 Months FY2026  [00:48:30] - Take Two Earnings Report for Q3 FY2026  [00:51:10] - Sega Earnings Report for Consolidated 9 Months FY2026  [00:55:20] - Square Enix Earnings Report for Consolidated 9 Months FY2026  [00:59:30] - Embracer Earnings Report for Q3 FY2026 [01:01:15] - French Publisher Nacon Files for Insolvency  SOURCES Earnings Release FY26 Q2 | Microsoft Q3 FY2025 Consolidated Financial Results | Sony Sony Shuts Down Video-Game Studio Bluepoint | Bloomberg (Paywall) Consolidated Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 | Nintendo Financial Statements Release - January - December 2025 | Remedy Jean-Charles Gaudechon appointed as the CEO of Remedy | Remedy Electronic Arts Reports Q3 FY26 Earnings | EA Year-end report January – December 2025 | Paradox Consolidated financial results for the 3rd Quarter of FY2025 | Capcom Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Results for Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 | Take-Two Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025 | Sega Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2025 | Square Enix Embracer Group publishes Interim Report Q3 | Embracer Group NACON ANNOUNCES THAT IT HAS TODAY FILED FOR INSOLVENCY* AND IS REQUESTING THE INITIATION OF JUDICIAL REORGANISATION PROCEEDINGS | Nacon

Some Patches Required
Xbox: The End of the Phil Spencer Era

Some Patches Required

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 63:35


This week, Zak and Aaron sit down to discuss some pretty massive changes over at Xbox, namely the retirement of long-time CEO Phil Spencer and the quiet disappearance of his heir apparent, Sarah Bond. In their place, we find Asha Sharma, a seasoned executive who most recently led Microsoft's CoreAI team.The why of it all is a bit murky at the moment, but that leaves plenty of room for speculation, with one big question at the heart of everything: what's next for Xbox as the brand navigates its new, Phil-free future?Please, enjoy.Sources:Asha Sharma named EVP and CEO, Microsoft Gaming - The Official MicrosoftBlogThe Xbox Situation Is Worse Than Microsoft Are Letting On - Bellular NewsNew Xbox CEO Responds To ‘Real Gamer,' AI Tweet Accusations - ForbesBillions of dollars later and still nobody knows what an Xbox is - The VergeCall Of Duty Lost $300 Million In Sales Due To Game Pass - Report - GameSpotBlack Ops 7 Had Call Of Duty's Worst Sales Year Ranking In The US Since 2008 - GameSpotXbox Sales Are Down 70% Year-Over-Year With PS5 Down 40% - ForbesListen to Beach Girl on SpotifyCheck Out MosscatMarket on Instagram

Trophy Whores » Proven Gamer
Trophy Whores 706 – Out with the Old; In with the AI

Trophy Whores » Proven Gamer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 102:05


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

Iron Lords Podcast
Episode 436: Xbox Asha Sharma | Sarah Bond | Resident Evil Requiem | Marathon Server Slam | PlayStation PC Ports - ILP# 436

Iron Lords Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 383:14


ILP# 436 3/1/2026https://lordsofgaming.net/LORDS AFTER DARK on Insider Game App! ANDROID: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidergaming.appIOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/insider-gaming/id67539846481) ADVANCEDGG Use Code "IRONLORD" for 10% off https://advanced.gg/pages/partner-ironlords?_pos=12) VALARI PILLOW Use Code "ILP15" valari.gg/?ref=ironlordspodcastroundtable3)  ILP MERCH: https://ironlordspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/allsofgaming.net/4) NZXT & IRON LORDS PC Use Affiliate LINK: https://nzxt.co/Lords5) HAWORTH Gaming Chairs & ILP Use Affiliate LINK: https://haworth.pxf.io/4PKj7M*********************************************************00:00 - ILP#436 Pre-show28:14 - ILP 436 Intro42:29 - Arkheron Demo Impressions49:09 - Echo Generation 2 Demo Impressions1:11:00 - RAZER KITSUNE 2XKO Fight Stick & Wolverine V3 PRO1:19:19 - Ultros Impressions1:29:34 - Towerborne Impressions1:31:49 - Advancedgg.com Use CODE IRONLORD1:33:01 - Road to Germany Challenges & PATREON1:51:39 - Resident Evil Requiem Impressions2:33:41 - Insight Gaming (Todd) Guest for RE9!3:28:22 - Marathon Server Slam Impressions4:11:39 -Asha Sharma Interview Controversy/Sarah Bond Blame?5:18:40 - PlayStation Ditching PC Ports? ft Gaming Forte6:08:28 - ILP#436 Outro*********************************************************Welcome to The Iron Lords Podcast!Be sure to visit www.LordsOfGaming.net for all your gaming news!ILP Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6XRMnu8Tf1fgIdGlTIpzsKILP Google Play:play.google.com/music/m/Iz2esvyqe…ron_Lords_PodcastILP SoundCloud: @user-780168349ILP Itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/iron-…uiR-IgF6cE9EQicIILP on Twitter: twitter.cm/IronLordPodcastILP on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ironlordspodcast/ILP DESTINY CLAN:www.bungie.net/en/Clan/Detail/178626The Iron Lords and the Lords of Gaming have an official group on Facebook! Join the Lords at:www.facebook.com/groups/194793427842267www.facebook.com/groups/lordsofgamingnetwork/Lord COGNITO--- twitter.com/LordCognitoLord KING--- twitter.com/kingdavidotwLord ADDICT--- twitter.com/LordAddictILPLord SOVEREIGN--- twitter.com/LordSovILPLord GAMING FORTE---twitter.com/Gaming_ForteILP YouTube Channel for ILP, Addict Show & all ILP related content: www.youtube.com/channel/UCYiUhEbYWiuwRuWXzKZMBxQXbox Frontline with King David: www.youtube.com/@xboxfrontlineFollow us on Twitter @IronLordPodcast to get plugged in so you don't miss any of our content.

The Game Deflators
The Game Deflators E383 | Xbox Just Made a BIG Move

The Game Deflators

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 62:26


In this episode of the Game Deflators podcast, hosts John and Ryan recap their latest gaming sessions before diving into the major leadership shake‑ups happening at Microsoft's gaming division. With longtime Xbox chief Phil Spencer stepping down and former CoreAI executive Asha Sharma taking over as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming, the hosts explore what this transition could mean for Xbox's long‑term direction. They also touch on the departure of Sarah Bond and the broader restructuring that has reshaped the upper ranks of the Xbox organization, a shift that has drawn significant attention across the industry.  The conversation connects these changes to ongoing challenges in the fighting‑game genre and how shifting leadership priorities might influence future platform strategy, content pipelines, and studio support. The episode wraps with a review of the Rambo NES game and a preview of their upcoming food‑themed gaming month.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Gaming Pickups 06:21 Current Games and Anime Recommendations 12:08 Discussion on Marathon and Gaming Trends 17:59 Fighting Game Strategies and Progress 22:19 AI in Gaming Reviews and Industry Changes 28:05 Microsoft's Leadership Changes and Future Directions 35:47 The Future of Xbox and AI Integration 42:41 Fighting Games: Challenges and Opportunities 50:45 Rambo: The NES Game Review 58:29 Food Month: Upcoming Game Themes   Find us on TheGameDeflators.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/GameDeflators Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheGameDeflators Instagram - www.instagram.com/thegamedeflators   The views and opinions expressed on this channel are solely those of the author. The content within these recordings are property of their respective Designers, Writers, Creators, Owners, Organizations, Companies and Producers. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted. Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18

Reload
Podcast Reload: S17E24 - Cambios en la directiva de Xbox, Bluepoint cierra, Resident Evil Requiem

Reload

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 207:13


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GamersRD Podcast
251: El futuro de Xbox luce sombrío

GamersRD Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 48:37


Esto es GamersRD Podcast, nuestro programa semanal donde comentamos y damos opiniones sobre los más recientes acontecimientos del mundo del entretenimiento digital. En este episodio hablemos sobre la salida de Phil Spencer de Xbox, la renuncia de Sarah Bond y la llegada de la nueva CEO Asha Sharma. Tras 38 años en la compañía, Spencer no fue solo querido por la comunidad de Xbox, sino por todos los jugadores, por su sobresaliente carisma y por mostrar mucho interés en la industria de los videojuegos. Sin embargo, Sarah Bond en su estadía no hizo nada relevante y ahora Microsoft apuesta por una persona que no tiene experiencia en gaming, que muestra un background enfocado en inteligencia artificial. ¡Dale PLAY!

Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast
#269 | Phil Spencer & Sarah Bond LEAVE Xbox - What's Next?!

Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 223:00


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
0:06:36 - What We're Playing0:35:06  Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond depart from Xbox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Easy Allies Podcast
Resident Evil, FixForce, and Xbox Shake-Ups - Easy Allies Podcast - February 27th, 2026

The Easy Allies Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 156:53


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

Project XTalk: An Xbox Podcast
Phil Spencer & Sarah Bond Leave Xbox - Should we be worried? | Shared Save: A Gaming Podcast

Project XTalk: An Xbox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 139:50


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

GameBurst
GameBurst News - 1 Mar 2026

GameBurst

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 44:53


In this week's episode of GameBurst, we navigate a particularly turbulent period for the video game industry, marked by significant leadership shifts and mounting legal pressures. We lead with the executive upheaval at Xbox, where the sudden departures of stalwarts Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond have forced a swift pledge from new leadership to return the brand to its console hardware roots. The legal landscape for Valve also intensifies this week. The PC gaming giant is currently facing a dual-front battle: a lawsuit from the New York attorney general over alleged illegal gambling within loot box systems, and a staggering £656m collective action claim in the UK courts regarding Steam's market dominance. Meanwhile, the human cost of industry consolidation is felt at Eurogamer and Outside Xbox, which have been hit by a fresh wave of editorial layoffs following their acquisition in 2024. On a brighter note for fans of gothic platforming, Konami has announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse for a 2026 release, developed in collaboration with the team behind Dead Cells. We also discuss the departure of creative director Clint Hocking from Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe and dive into our Picks of the Week, featuring the board game Speakeasy and the latest from LumiBricks. Finally, we address community feedback regarding the ethics of game ratings and the evolution of the podcast's format. #gameburst

The Vergecast
The Galaxy S26 is a photography nightmare

The Vergecast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 95:59


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

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect
"THE PHIL SPENCER, SARAH BOND, AND XBOX CRISIS EXPLAINED"

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 10:39


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

Decoder with Nilay Patel
Inside Xbox's executive shakeup

Decoder with Nilay Patel

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 43:08


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

The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast
Why PlayStation Fans Should Care About Xbox's Shakeup | Sony Closes Bluepoint | Wolverine PS5 Update

The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 147:40


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 ******

Windows Weekly (MP3)
WW 972: I'm A Tolkien Scholar - Phil Spencer & Sarah Bond Depart Xbox

Windows Weekly (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 147:57


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

All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)
Windows Weekly 972: I'm A Tolkien Scholar

All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 147:57


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

SIFTD: GameFace
GameFace Episode 469: Xbox Management Shakeup, Sony Kills Bluepoint, High on Life 2, 2XKO, Replaced

SIFTD: GameFace

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026


We tackle the seismic management shift at Xbox as Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leave! PlayStation's first-party floundering in cutting Bluepoint, reviews of High on Life 2 and 2XKO, plus a preview of Replaced!

Radio Leo (Audio)
Windows Weekly 972: I'm A Tolkien Scholar

Radio Leo (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 147:57


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

Super Switch Headz
Video Game Movies are the New Comic Book Movies - #343

Super Switch Headz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 92:59


This week Hans Gougar joins to discuss the current state of video game adaptations in Hollywood. Between Nintendo's collaborations with Sony Pictures and Universal, to television like Fallout & The Last of Us, the hottest trend in cinema right now is adapting your favorite game to the silver (or small) screen. In what ways is this similar to the superhero Marvel Studios-led gold rush, and what lessons can Hollywood learn from the last 5 years of superhero fatigue? We break it all down. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leaving Xbox, Sony closing down Playstation studio Bluepoint, the Supreme Court overturning Trump's tariffs, Pokemon Leaf Green and Fire Red coming to Switch and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:09:02 News and Rumors 0:44:26 Video Game Movies 1:23:14 Games We're Playing Episodes to check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k2hE8BhwJQ https://youtu.be/Zjzs0JUJemw?si=VcjrfTyhr3TBzLvW Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: https://www.switchheadz.com/ Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchHeadzClips

Nintendo Pow Block Podcast
Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen, Major Xbox Leadership Shakeups, & More

Nintendo Pow Block Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 192:16


Email your ⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠.There are big industry changes, big games, and even bigger conversations this week in the gaming community. This week on Nintendo Pow Block, ⁠Edward Varnell⁠ and ⁠Corey Dirrig⁠ break down one of the wildest weeks the industry has seen in a long time. Microsoft and Xbox surprised everyone with major leadership shakeups as Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond step away, possibly not voluntarily, ushering in a new era under Asha Sharma as head of Microsoft Gaming.On the Nintendo side, things heat up fast with the surprise announcement that Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are officially coming to the Nintendo Switch as paid standalone releases. They also discuss Xenoblade Chronicles X Nintendo Switch 2 Edition getting a big 60fps and 4K visuals, while new footage of No Rest for the Wicked running on the console shows up from Moon Studios. To wrap things up, they react to Sonic the Hedgehog 4 casting Kristen Bell as Amy Rose and the reveal of a gorgeous new The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link statue.This and more on Nintendo Pow Block. Support the podcast ⁠⁠on Patreon here⁠⁠.Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠.Follow Nintendo Pow Block on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thank you for your continued support of Nintendo Pow Block. If you're listening on podcast services, leave us a five star rating and a review or a comment. If you're watching this video on YouTube, subscribe to the channel, like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode posting. Your continued listenership and viewership means a lot to us. See you next time on Nintendo Pow Block! #NintendoPowBlock #NintendoSwitch2 #PokemonFireRed #PokemonLeafGreen #Pokemon30 #Pokemon #StateOfPlay #NintendoPodcast #NintendoGames #Xbox

Windows Weekly (Video HI)
WW 972: I'm A Tolkien Scholar - Phil Spencer & Sarah Bond Depart Xbox

Windows Weekly (Video HI)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026


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

Player One Podcast
Dirty Deeds

Player One Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 100:49


This week! Virtual Boy hits NSO and triggers nostalgia (and headaches), Sony closes Bluepoint, execs exit Xbox, the Steam Deck is out of stock (thanks AI), Lost in Space: The First Adventure, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Silent Hill f, Neva Prologue and much, much more. Join us, won't you? https://youtube.com/live/BsoWvc9ucnU Links of interest: Sony closes Bluepoint Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond out at Xbox Xenoblade Chronicles X Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Steam Deck out of stock Virtual Boy MystiForge Split Grips for Nintendo Switch 2 Joycon 2 Switch 2 Virtual Reality VR Glasses Capcom Picross Neva Prologue Lost in Space: The First Adventure Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Silent Hill f Greg Sewart's Extra Life Page Player One Podcast Discord Greg Streams on Twitch Joe Montana Football - Generation 16 #131 Add us in Apple Podcasts Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/p1podcast. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Running time: 01:40:49

MotherChip - Overloadr
Notícias da Nave Mãe #322 - PlayStation fecha a Bluepoint, Phil Spencer anuncia aposentadoria

MotherChip - Overloadr

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 100:54


O fim da semana passada foi marcado por dois grandes rebuliços no meio dos videogames. O primeiro foi o fechamento inesperado da Bluepoint Games, cujo trabalho mais recente foi o remake de Demon's Souls e que, após ter sido adquirida por PlayStation, não lançou nenhum jogo. O outro foi a aposentadoria de Phil Spencer e a saída de Sarah Bond de Xbox, em uma mudança total de liderança no departamento.Participantes:Guilherme JacobsHeitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:08:00 - PlayStation fecha a Bluepoint Games43:00 - Phil Spencer anuncia aposentadoria, Sarah Bond deixa Xbox1:12:00 - Pokémon FireRed e LeafGreen sairão para Switch por R$ 120 cada1:20:00 - Rápidas e curtasVai comprar jogos na Nuuvem? Use o link de afiliado do Overloadr!Use nosso link de filiado ao fazer compras na Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

XNC - Xbox News Cast Podcast
REAL Reason Phil Spencer & Sarah Bond LEFT Asha Sharma CEO Plans for Xbox Future Xbox News Cast 241

XNC - Xbox News Cast Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 166:12


Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy to REAL Reason Phil Spencer & Sarah Bond LEFT Asha Sharma CEO Plans for Xbox Future Xbox News Cast 241Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy https://youtube.com/@THEMAGG?si=W3jrfKl250yHRKRM SPONSOR: https://4xpgaming.com/XNCgiveaway/ 4XP Gaming Energy DrinkJoin the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwood0:00:00 Start0:12:00 Xbox Developer Direct Part 20:10:00 Phil Spencer wanted to Retire later0:16:00 Sarah Bond fired?0:28:00 Xbox Marketing0:34:00 Sarah Bond Scapegoat0:45:00 Xbox Exclusives0:57:00 Sell ABK1:00:00 Asha Sharma Takes Over1:13:00 Closing Studios1:40:00 Game Pass Changes2:05:00 Xbox Next Console2:10:00 Friends in Gaming2:30:00 Xbox Fan EventsTopics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

Spectator Mode Podcast - A Gaming Podcast For Gamers
EP. 211 - Xbox Leadership Shakeup, EVO Controversy, Bluepoint Games Closed

Spectator Mode Podcast - A Gaming Podcast For Gamers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 76:56


Send a textOn Spectator Mode Podcast episode 211, we discuss major Xbox shakeup as Phil Spencer retires, Sarah Bond exits, and Microsoft appoints a former AI executive to lead the brand.We also dive into the controversy surrounding North America's biggest fighting game tournament now being owned by Saudi investors, and why much of the FGC is pushing back. On top of that, we discuss Sony shutting down Bluepoint Games, the long-awaited return of .hack, and Bungie's aggressive new plans to combat cheaters ahead of Marathon. It is a packed episode with a lot to unpack.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro / What we've been playing lately.10:54 - .hack returns (.hack//Z.E.R.O)24:07 - Sony shuts down Bluepoint Games35:08 - Bungie Details Anti-Cheat Plans for Its Extraction Shooter Marathon45:49 - Xbox Leadership Shakeup1:06:10 - RTS fully owns EVO now1:15:03 - Stop Making Steam Machine Videos That Ignore Reality1:16:23 - OutroThanks for listening, and please, if you enjoy the show, leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Music.Spotify – spoti.fi/2HsmTZ8Apple Music – https://apple.co/43Bz67AYouTube – Youtube.com/theouterhavenAmazon Music – https://amzn.to/3FE4bPMAnd if you have questions for us or want us to discuss a topic, let us know by contacting us at tips@theouterhaven.net.Support the showYou can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast
Xbox Leadership Shake-Up, Sarah Bond Responds - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.23.26

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 80:13


Bring on the sweetness with new 5-hour ENERGY® shots, available right here: https://click2cart.com/274100bu?utm_campaign=swtflvr&utm_medium=paid_video&utm_source=kf&utm_content=rels Sarah Bond breaks her silence, the inside story of the Xbox shake-up, and Roger went to the WWE headquarters in New York. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Outgoing Xbox president Sarah Bond breaks silence after exit news - Inside Microsoft's big Xbox leadership shake-up - Ad - SuperChats - Roger went to a WWE Event! - Ubisoft announces new leadership team to "shape the next era of Assassin's Creed" - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaming illuminaughty
Episode 178 - Phil & Sarah's Sunset

Gaming illuminaughty

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 114:00


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.

Remap Radio
Hey Xbox, Are You Okay?

Remap Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 54:56


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.

Iron Lords Podcast
Episode 435: Phil Spencer Retires | Sarah Bond Resigns | Xbox Future? | Sony Shuts Down Bluepoint Studios - ILP# 435

Iron Lords Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 335:04


ILP# 435 2/22/2026https://lordsofgaming.net/LORDS AFTER DARK on Insider Game App! ANDROID: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insidergaming.appIOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/insider-gaming/id67539846481) ADVANCEDGG Use Code "IRONLORD" for 10% off https://advanced.gg/pages/partner-ironlords?_pos=12) VALARI PILLOW Use Code "ILP15" valari.gg/?ref=ironlordspodcastroundtable3)  ILP MERCH: https://ironlordspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/allsofgaming.net/4) NZXT & IRON LORDS PC Use Affiliate LINK: https://nzxt.co/Lords5) HAWORTH Gaming Chairs & ILP Use Affiliate LINK: https://haworth.pxf.io/4PKj7M*********************************************************00:00 - ILP#435 Pre-Show18:54 - ILP#435 Show Start24:15 - ILP Panel Intros (First Stream ends at 01:04:08)01:04:09 - 2nd Stream Resumes01:15:00 - Phil Spencer Retires & Discussing His Legacy01:32:39 - Parris Lilly Joins The Realm01:38:57 - Kidsmoove Joins The Realm01:42:52 - Tesla Tidbits Joins The Realm01:48:33 - Lord Cognito Talks Phil's Xbox Legacy02:03:06 - Sarah Bond Resigns & Path Blocked?02:13:28 - Destin Legarie Joins The Realm02:31:22 - Jez Corden Joins The Realm02:40:12 - Asha Sharma & Matt Booty Xbox Regime02:54:25 - King David Thoughts On Phil & Asha Regime change3:19:09 - Jez Thoughts On Xbox Community 03:23:27 - Future Of Xbox Thoughts03:45:26 - ILP Future Without Phil & Sarah LOL04:14:33 - Lord Cognito New Xbox Regime Concerns04:46:43 - Blupoint Games Shut Down By Sony05:16:36- ILP#435 Outro*********************************************************Welcome to The Iron Lords Podcast!Be sure to visit www.LordsOfGaming.net for all your gaming news!ILP Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6XRMnu8Tf1fgIdGlTIpzsKILP Google Play:play.google.com/music/m/Iz2esvyqe…ron_Lords_PodcastILP SoundCloud: @user-780168349ILP Itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/iron-…uiR-IgF6cE9EQicIILP on Twitter: twitter.cm/IronLordPodcastILP on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ironlordspodcast/ILP DESTINY CLAN:www.bungie.net/en/Clan/Detail/178626The Iron Lords and the Lords of Gaming have an official group on Facebook! Join the Lords at:www.facebook.com/groups/194793427842267www.facebook.com/groups/lordsofgamingnetwork/Lord COGNITO--- twitter.com/LordCognitoLord KING--- twitter.com/kingdavidotwLord ADDICT--- twitter.com/LordAddictILPLord SOVEREIGN--- twitter.com/LordSovILPLord GAMING FORTE---twitter.com/Gaming_ForteILP YouTube Channel for ILP, Addict Show & all ILP related content: www.youtube.com/channel/UCYiUhEbYWiuwRuWXzKZMBxQXbox Frontline with King David: www.youtube.com/@xboxfrontlineFollow us on Twitter @IronLordPodcast to get plugged in so you don't miss any of our content.

Game Junk Podcast
Game Junk Episode #263: Phil Spencer is Out at Xbox

Game Junk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026


We discuss the major departures of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond from Xbox plus the announcement that Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games and we also check out Virtual Boy, Cairn, Neva: Prologue, God of War: Sons of Sparta, Lunar Remastered Collection and demos for Darwin's Paradox, Replaced and Mina the Hollower.

Gaming illuminaughty
Episode 178 - Phil & Sarah's Sunset

Gaming illuminaughty

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 114:00


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.

AGS LIVE
Bluepoint Studios Shut Down | Phil Spencer Fired Or Retired? | Sarah Bond Resigns - AGSL 286

AGS LIVE

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 405:16


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DroppedFrames
Dropped Frames Episode 458

DroppedFrames

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 179:23


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.

Xbox Expansion Pass
Xbox Leadership Shakeup: Phil Spencer Retires & Sarah Bond Exits | XEP 310

Xbox Expansion Pass

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 106:10


Phil Spencer retires after nearly 40 years at Microsoft. Sarah Bond exits Xbox leadership. Asha Sharma, an AI executive, takes over Microsoft Gaming. In this episode, we break down the leadership shakeup, Spencer's legacy, Bond's sudden departure, and what an AI-driven executive signals for Xbox's future. We examine the “Return of Xbox” messaging, monetization concerns, exclusives in 2026, Game Pass strategy, and the broader direction of console hardware. Is this a recommitment to Xbox… or a corporate pivot? We discuss: Phil Spencer's legacy (backward compatibility, Game Pass, major acquisitions) Why Sarah Bond's departure is more surprising than it appears What an AI-driven executive signals about Xbox's future “The Future of Play” and new business models Monetization concerns and development costs The Steam Machine conversation and the future of console hardware Whether exclusives still matter in 2026

El podcast de los 3 Gordos Bastardos
Episodio 640, Phil Spencer se va de Xbox

El podcast de los 3 Gordos Bastardos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 135:30


Bienvenido a otra de estas sesiones semanales de gordeo auditivo, noticias y discusiones acaloradas. En esta ocasión contamos con la presencia de parte del staff de 3gb.com.mx: Adrián, Eze y Rafa. En este medio episodio nos vamos a "El Sillón" para hablar sobre Sony cierra Bluepoint Studios Pokémon Rojo Fuego y Verde Hoja llegan a consolas actuales de Nintendo Slay the Spire 2 tiene fecha de lanzamiento para su Early Access Y harto más... En el "Tema de la Semana" conversamos sobre el retiro de Phil Spencer y la salida de Sarah Bond de Xbox.

My Xbox And Me
Phil Spencer Steps Down, Sarah Bond Departs | My Xbox And Me 555

My Xbox And Me

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 54:40


►Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/McFixer  Surprise episode! A LOT just happened in the world of Xbox and we had to get together to discuss ►Please Subscribe www.youtube.com/@OfficialMXAM ► BRAND NEW MXAM DISCORD - https://discord.gg/aQDSbAy8QH   ► Twitter: @MCFixer @Kreshnikplays @MattPVideo @PaulDespawn   ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/McFixer   ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Kreshnik  ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/PaulDespawn  Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Phil Tweeting about Retirement  11:41 Sarah Bond leaving Microsoft  21:10 Matt Booty Statement 31:18 Asha Sharma Named CEO of Microsoft Gaming  45:19 Future of Xbox

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast
Phil Spencer Retiring, Sarah Bond Out - Kinda Funny Games Daily Special Edition

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 86:34


Go to Boot.dev and use code KINDAFUNNY to get 25% off your entire first year on the annual plan. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/kindafunny Thank you for the support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gamertag Radio
Changes at Xbox, Phil Spencer Retiring, Sarah Bond Out

Gamertag Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 79:23


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.