Podcasts about Sony

This weeks crew: Webby, Darren, Nick, Graham It is Resident Evil Requiem release week and we discuss the game at great length. Does it live up to the hype? Listen in to find out! Games discussed in this week episode include: Windrose demo, Toxic Commando demo, iRacing Arcade demo, Resident Evil 2 Remake, Marathon server slam, Le Mans Ultimate, Romeo is a Dead Man, Resident Evil Requiem, GT7 VR, Pure Pool Pro, GTAV, Ridge Racer, Space Marine 2, and more. In the news we discuss rumours of Microsoft winding down the Xbox brand, Sony backing away from releasing single player games on PC, Nacon going into insolvency, and Xbox ID verification shenanigans. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast

We discuss the hottest topics from the week! Zamboni Chicken Buckets Scream 7 Takes Box Office More Award Shows Paramount Buys WB? Sony's Spider-Man Universe Reboot? Chris Miller on Spider-Verse Delays Dune 3's IMAX Window Scrubs is Back Scary Movie 6 Trailer Mortal Kombat 2 Trailer Pokemon Day & MUCH MORE! Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Obsessed, Joanna Coles sits down with Michael Lynton and Joshua Steiner to unpack their book 'From Mistakes to Meaning: Owning Your Past So It Doesn't Own You' and the catastrophic errors that shaped their lives. Lynton revisits green-lighting 'The Interview,' which preceded the infamous Sony hack, while Steiner reflects on the diary that landed him in the middle of the Whitewater investigation. Together, they explore the psychology of shame, the difference between failure and mistake, and why confronting regret—rather than repressing it—is the only way to move forward. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the wider world continues to embrace ubiquitous access for their digital products, compelling rumors indicate Sony might opt to go in the other direction. This is particularly surprising considering their pursuit of success on PC, openness in publishing on Nintendo Switch, and the shocking move to bring Helldivers II to Xbox. Then again, the numbers speak for themselves. It appears PlayStation has grossed somewhere between one and two billion dollars in total from their PC releases dating back to 2020, a comically small sum compared to their greater gross over that time, and an amount of money that may simply not justify further jeopardizing their closed ecosystem. Are we about to snap back to the old way of doing things? Many PlayStation fans will be pleased, if so. Plus: Wolverine gets a September release date on PS5, Horizon: Hunters Gathering and Marathon revel in concurrent playtests, Death Stranding 2 is coming to PC very soon, French publisher Nacon declares its insolvency, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Can Sony's first party teams truly be blamed for pitching games-as-a-service when it was clear that's what leadership wanted? Could it be possible that the secret Santa Monica Studio, Cory Barlog-directed game is Uncharted? Is Resident Evil 9's 10-12 hour runtime a selling point or a detriment? Will Sacred Symbols go another 400 episodes, or perhaps even 4,000? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/symbols ⁠and get on your way to being your best self Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:34:10 - New merch drop!0:46:42 - Reflecting on 400 episodes1:00:10 - Favorite part of doing the show1:13:26 - 420 special?1:14:25 - capspiracy1:15:39 - USA GOLD1:26:16 - triple space1:27:49 - 100 chicken nuggets1:39:16 - Chris on Bluepoint1:56:17 - Saint Slayer release date2:01:35 - Wolverine release date2:09:17 - Sony walking away from PC gaming?2:33:09 - Horizon Hunters Gathering beta this weekend2:36:52 - Marathon cheaters will be banned permanently2:45:08 - Death Stranding 2 PC specs revealed2:48:01 - Nacon is insolvent2:50:29 - Marvel Maximum Collection revealed3:02:46 - New NieR game?3:06:12 - Yves Guillemot interview3:11:17 - Koei Tecmo reorganizes3:13:08 - March PS+ Games3:17:50 - January sales data3:23:27 - What We've Been Playing3:39:34 - Did PS Studios really choose live service games?3:55:00 - Could Cory Barlog's next game be Uncharted?4:05:40 - Softball interviews4:19:45 - 10–12 hour games4:24:30 - How to use guides4:28:11 - RNG in games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which big player is doing the most damage to gaming? Is it Sony deprioritizing the single player experience? Microsoft anointing a new AI focused Xbox CEO? Nintendo treating major franchises as cheap cash grabs? Join Joseph Martin, James Pelster, and Blu Ryder as they discuss all this and the following on the last of the 100's of the GameCola Podcast! - Paul Franzen and Michael Gray's Cat President: 3rd Rate Candidate is out! - The Slop of Xbox Live Arcade vs the Slop of today - Sony's new gaming priorities - The CEO shuffle of Xbox - How does Pokémon Winds and Waves stack up to our fears and experiences with Gen 8 and 9? - Games we've been playing in RECENT TIMES ~ [Podcast Intro/Outro “5 is Average” by Meteo Xavier]

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The Geekz are BACK this week with trailer discussions and breaking geek news!

С вами опять ваш любимый подкаст про технологии, игры, кино, сериалы, авто, интернет, ИИ и многое другое – Завтракаст. А также его всего лишь двое ведущих Тимур и Максим, потому что третий Дима заболел. Тем не менее мы обсудили слухи про Wolfenstein 3, закат Xbox, новое аниме Евангелион, отмену электрокара Lamborghini, каким будет дешевый Macbook на A18 и многое другое.

Xbox says it's a “Return to Xbox.” But what does that actually mean? This week we break down Asha Sharma's first interview as Xbox leadership shifts — and whether the brand is facing an identity crisis. We discuss: Hardware vs ecosystem strategy What “form factor” could mean next-gen Exclusivity confusion across Xbox and PlayStation Bluepoint pitching a Bloodborne remake — and Sony saying no Resident Evil Requiem's massive review scores Whether anyone in gaming actually knows where hardware is headed If Xbox owns Call of Duty, Diablo, Fallout and Elder Scrolls… why doesn't it feel like Xbox?

Bonus Episode #64 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews God of War: Sons of Sparta, the surprise same-day release from Sony's February 2026 State of Play, a 2D Metroidvania prequel developed by Mega Cat Studios in collaboration with Santa Monica Studio. Set during Kratos' youth at the Spartan Agoge, the game follows a teenage Kratos and his brother Deimos as they venture beyond Sparta's walls on a mission rooted in duty, brotherhood, and survival. This Musical Review covers all dimensions of the experience, from the Metroidvania exploration loop, spear-and-shield combat system, and level design, to the story's emotional highs and lows, the pixel art presentation, and the technical rough edges that accumulate over the course of the campaign. We also dedicate time to Bear McCreary's remarkable original score, which blends chiptune sensibility with sweeping orchestral and choral arrangements to create one of the most distinctive soundscapes in the franchise's twenty-year history. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Sons of Sparta from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] For the Glory of Sparta from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Sparta from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Mount Taygetos from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Port of Messenia from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Ode to Olympus from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Laconian Woods from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Grand Cistern from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Sanctuary from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Oenus Vineyard from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Veiled Bog from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Barren Steppe from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Drifting Spire from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Brotherhood from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary feat. Logic, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

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Februarska epiozda EmuGlx Podcasta je tu! Glavna tema je naravno Resident Evil Requiem, deveti deo legendarnog survival horora o kome Nick i Doktor imaju dosta toga da kažu! Priča sadrži BLAGE SPOJLERE. Zatim, Nick i Miha komentarišu i najveće najave sa Sony-evog februarskog State of Play-a uključujući i Marvel's Wolverine čiji je datum izlaska nešto kasnije napokon otkriven.Teme u ovoj epizodi:1. Uvod - 00:00:002. Resident Evil Requiem - 00:01:093. God of War Trilogy Remake - 00:42:514. God of War Sons of Sparta - 00:47:085. Ghost of Yotei: Legends DLC - 00:51:186. MGS Master Collection Vol. 2 - 00:54:227. DOA Next / DOA6: Last Round - 01:02:388. John Wick - 01:05:059. Marvel's Wolverine - 01:09:3210. Odjava - 01:14:15Za sve ostale epizode i kompletnu arhivu podcasta posetite sledeću EmuGlx YouTube kanal playlistu.

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about a bunch of demos from Steam Next Fest. The Games they've been playing this week include Civilization VII, Returnal, Deadlock, Raccoin, Vampire Crawlers, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, Cursed Words, Meat Grinder, and Pro Jank Footy. Over in the news Slay the Spire 2 receives an official release date, Sony shuts down Bluepoint Games, major Xbox leadership shake-up sees Phil Spencer retiring and new leadership appointed, Christopher Judge teases the next God of War reveal this US summer, and Wolverine locks in a September 15 release date. This episode goes for 1 hour and 45 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:12:42 – Pro Jank Footy 00:19:01 – Meat Grinder 00:23:27 – Cursed Words 00:30:30 – Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War 00:36:44 – Vampire Crawlers 00:44:51 – Raccoin 00:49:11 – Deadlock 01:00:00 – Returnal 01:07:21 – Civilization VII 01:16:08 – News 01:32:19 – Questions 01:35:48 – Weekly Plugs 01:38:10 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

On this episode, the guys discuss Sony's State of Play stream (with Amuro giving impressions of Sons of Sparta), the changes at Xbox, the shutdown of Bluepoint, and talk about what they're currently playing and watching from the Winter '26 season. Continue reading →

Ben, Matt James, and Joshua Rivera team up to take on one of the most anticipated video games of the year: 'Resident Evil Requiem,' the ninth mainline entry in the 30-year-old survival-horror franchise. First, they analyze the significance of Sony's shocking closure of Bluepoint Games, and an Xbox leadership shake-up. Then they compare their 'Resident Evil' histories, have an in-depth (but spoiler-free) discussion about how 'Requiem' weaves together different strands of the series, and offer their final verdicts on the game. Email us at ⁠ringerversegaming@gmail.com⁠! Intro (0:00) Patch Notes (3:00) Bluepoint Closure (3:30) Xbox Leadership Changes (10:40) First Thoughts on ‘Resident Evil Requiem' (29:11) Mash or Pass? (1:10:50) Outro (1:16:00) Host: Ben Lindbergh Guest: Matt James and Joshua Rivera Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ComicBook Nation crew breaks down the finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the future of the Game of Thrones franchise. TV heats up for spring with Season 2 returns of Hulu's Paradise and Monsterverse spinoff, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. PLUS: Scream 7 hits theaters, Sony wants to build a whole new Spider-Man universe, Resident Evil: Requiem is already getting called “game of the year,” Wednesday Season 3 gets a major casting update, while Iron Man and Absolute Wonder Woman get exciting new comic issues!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another jam-packed, laugh-out-loud episode of Nerds Talking is here, and Lafayette and Carlos are firing on all cylinders!We kick things off in Westeros with the season finale buzz around The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, spotlighting the incredible performance by Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg. Did the finale stick the landing? The nerds break it all down.Then it's blockbuster shockwaves:Mission Impossible 9? WHAT?!Sony stirring the pot again with more Spider-Man reboot talk

Soulja Boy should become a real estate agent. Sony's Tokyo HQ should get better toilet paper. We should follow Freddie Gibbs on tour in order to take a karate lesson before each show. Subscribe to Fortune Kit on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/fortunekit Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBcgWQDKJhI Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/HabqgJf

Tony: -Sony State of Play announcements: https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-playstation-state-of-play-february-2026-everything-announced -Father of Sega Hardware dies: https://www.eurogamer.net/father-of-sega-hardware-hideki-sato-has-reportedly-died -Valve fill in where AMD won't: https://frvr.com/blog/valve-helps-amd-gpus-gain-significant-ray-tracing-and-vulkan-improvements-on-steam-deck-and-more/ -Interesting take on Xbox Shake-up: https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-insider-report-paints-different-picture-of-spencer-retirement-and-bond-departure -Wolverine release date: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/marvels-wolverine-will-hit-ps5-on-september-15-175500927.html Jarron:  -Bluepoint Games is shutting down because the leaders of Sony don't know what they're doing: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/sony-is-shutting-down-the-studio-behind-the-demons-souls-remake-195234213.html?src=rss -Blind test of DLSS 4.5 proves it's better than native and competing solutions: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nearly-half-of-pc-gamers-prefer-dlss-4-5-over-amds-fsr-and-even-native-rendering-nvidia-scores-clean-sweep-in-blind-test-of-six-titles -9850X3D review Owen: -Lightning Round? Farewell King of Meat. https://www.polygon.com/king-of-meat-canceled-amazon-game-studios-refunds/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Lando: -Slay the Spire 2 is the new Silksong https://kotaku.com/slay-spire-2-steam-roguelike-delay-2000672790

Ryan continues his research for his Patreon Host Special focused on Romance in Video Games with Date Everything. Jocelyn played this one last year, so we spend a bit of time returning to the part puzzle game, part dating sim. Afterwards, we recount our latest TGI Game Night adventures in R.E.P.O. Over in the news, Ryan sneaks in a Sonic movie story with the casting for Amy Rose, Sony is shutting down Bluepoint, Discord issues an update on their age verification plans, and details behind a big leadership shakeup at Xbox.Discussion00:00:00 - Date Everything00:20:42 - R.E.P.O.00:28:43 - NewsImportant StuffSupport us on PatreonDiscord ChannelEmail the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, that was a whirlwind! This week felt like someone hit fast-forward on the entire video game industry and every day was yet another breaking news story. From AI causing potential console delays, Highguard can't catch a break, Bluepoint being shut down and the fallout from the sudden change of guard at Xbox… whew! However, this episode is not just doom and gloom: Joelle became a sneaky octopus in the Darwin's Paradox and Leah celebrates the Winter Olympics with a round of Pixel Olympics Trivia.  What is Everyone Playing? (00:08:46) Darwin's Paradox Demo (00:13:40) Game On: Pixel Olympics Trivia (00:21:06) This Week's News (00:27:20) PlayStation 6 might be delayed due to hardware shortages (00:28:50) Rise and fall of Highguard (00:34:25) Sony shuts down Bluepoint (00:42:50) Leadership shake up at Xbox: Spencer and Bond are out (00:49:36) Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:38) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Evan Greene is back on the CMO Whisperer Show! And if you heard his first appearance, you already know why we brought him back to the scene of the crime. Evan is widely credited as the marketing leader who helped transform the Grammy Awards into one of the world's most coveted brands during his 16+ years as CMO. Before that, he spent a decade on the marketing teams at Disney and Sony, working on some of Hollywood's biggest franchises, including Spider-Man, Men in Black, and Charlie's Angels. He's also a sought-after speaker and guest lecturer at places like Harvard, Wharton, Georgetown, USC, and Colorado University. But instead of taking a victory lap, Evan made a sharp pivot. He walked away from the comfort of a high-profile marketing career to build something far more ambitious. Today, he's the CEO and co-founder of Kwieri, an applied AI collaboration platform designed to address some of AI's biggest blind spots by blending artificial intelligence with personalized human mentorship, collaboration, and critical thinking.

This one is a bit more self-explanatory, a LOT is happening in our industry right now and it feels weird to go on chatting about what studio would make your dream game when it's more than likely they won't even exist in a few years. So this week, Ian and Taylor tackle the tectonic shifts from both Sony and Microsoft this week.

Haygood is back with the highlights and lowlights from his long-awaited trip to Japan! Which Sailor Scouts did he recognize? Trick question: NONE. Also, maybe don't go to Disney on Kids Day!While he was away, Xbox (further) imploded and Sony and Nintendo managed to disappoint fans as well! Let's talk about more doom and gloom in the gaming world:– POKEMON: Ain't cheap these days.– RIP: BluePoint– AFFORDABILITY: In THIS economy?– GAMERS: Still the worst.– FREE: Steam game for first to cash in the code!This episode was mixed by Tony Sadowski and includes Joe Haygood and Joe Fourhman on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Heroes,” “Pixel Party,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soundimage.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Show Notes On this week's podcast, Dan and Kris take a whack at the February 2026 10 20 30 40 that's chock full of… well not a whole lot. It's looking like another lackluster month. But what's this? Dead heat competition between PlayStation, Saturn, and 3DO? An oddball GameCube classic? A PS4 exclusive to light up our hearts? Maybe there's hope yet! Then, in Week Old News, Sony shuts down yet another studio and draws the ire of their fanbase, David Jaffe has big feelings about the new God of War, new old Virtual Boy footage surfaces, and more! Finally, in the Checkpoint, Kris gets his octopus on with the Darwin's Paradox demo, Dan likes Sons of Sparta much more than David Jaffe, Kris spends some quality time with his favorite pinball machines at his local arcade, Dan loves the new Jaws, and more! Enjoy! See Our Faces!!! Stone Age Gamer YouTube Just Hear Our Voices Audio only version Useful Links Support us on Patreon StoneAgeGamer.com The Gratuitous Rainbow Spectrum Safe at Home Rescue Shoot the Moon Stitches Art of Angela Dean's Substack SAG's theme Song “Squared Roots” by Banjo Guy Ollie Social Stuff Join us on Discord! Twitch Geekade Facebook Stone Age Gamer Facebook Geekade Twitter Stone Age Gamer Twitter Geekade Instagram Stone Age Gamer Instagram YouTube Geekade Contact Us

In unserer neuen Ausgabe von „60 Minuten in…“ zieht es uns in den Wildpark Düsseldorf im Grafenberger Wald. Da wir uns quasi auf der Mitte treffen, haben wir unser Vorgespräch direkt vor Ort unter einem Wetterschutz-Unterstand aufgenommen. Schon nach wenigen Minuten und mitten in der Aufnahme wurde uns klar: Unsere Natur-Fotografie ist nicht auf der Suche nach perfekten und spektakulären Wildlife-Aufnahmen von seltenen Situationen und noch selteneren Tieren.
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In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, Adam MacDonald, writer, director, and producer of THIS IS NOT A TEST, discusses returning to the Y2K era and how it shaped the film's narrative. He explores the theme of “choosing to live” amidst chaos and the zombie apocalypse, examining how his film goes beyond the genre's typical tropes. Adam shares what makes THIS IS NOT A TEST stand out, offering a compelling message about survival, hope, and resilience.THIS IS NOT A TEST is available in theatres on Friday, February 27th, 2026.

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!

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 ******

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk Sony CEO Tom Rothman rebooting Spider-Man again, PROJECT HAIL MARY first reactions, the Variety article on Josh d'Amaro's plans for revitalizing Star Wars, Marvel and other franchises, and their Spoiler Review for A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Season 1 finale. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #spiderman #marvel #marvel #starwars #disney #projecthailmary #gameofthrones #knightofthesevenkingdoms #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk Sony CEO Tom Rothman rebooting Spider-Man again, PROJECT HAIL MARY first reactions, the Variety article on Josh d'Amaro's plans for revitalizing Star Wars, Marvel and other franchises, and their Spoiler Review for A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Season 1 finale. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #spiderman #marvel #marvel #starwars #disney #projecthailmary #gameofthrones #knightofthesevenkingdoms #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:50 Sony Rebooting Spider-Man AGAIN, What Will It Be? 19:50 Project Hail Mary First Reactions 27:30 Variety Article on Josh D'Amaro's Plans for Star Wars and Marvel 41:46 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep 6 Review FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Nerdpocalypse we talk everything from the Ryan Coogler X-Files reboot to Paramount sweetening their deal for WB to Sony's Spider-Man extended universe reboot, and more.TV & Streaming News:Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Sinners) is bringing The X-Files back to life with Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson) as the lead in Hulu's highly anticipated reboot. We break down what this means for the iconic sci-fi franchise and why Coogler's involvement has us pretty interested. PLUS: Ed Skrein (Deadpool) joins Amazon's God of War series as Baldur, the unpredictable son of Odin. We discuss the casting and what to expect from this PlayStation adaptation.Hollywood Business Wars:The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery heats up as Paramount sweetens its $31-per-share offer, potentially derailing Netflix's merger plans. We analyze what this billion-dollar bidding war means for the future of streaming and theatrical releases. THEN: Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman confirms they're rebooting the abysmal Sony Spider-Man Extended Universe with "new people" after Madame Web, Morbius, and Kraven the Hunter flopped hard at the box office. We discuss what went wrong and what comes next for Sony's side of Spider-Man's cinematic future.Trailers: We react to the Spider-Noir trailer featuring Nicolas Cage's dark take on Spider-Man.What We're Watching: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Steal, Cross Season 2, and The Naked Gun reboot.Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of the biggest news in movies, TV, streaming, and gaming!CHECKED OUTA Knight of the Seven KingdomsStealCross - S2The Naked GunTOPICS - Section 1‘The X-Files' Reboot Casts Danielle Deadwyler to Star, Ryan Coogler to DirectEd Skrein joins “God of War” as BaldurTOPICS - Section 2Paramount is back in the race to acquire WB with new sweeter dealSony to Reboot Spider-Man Universe With “New People” After Several Box Office FlopsWTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” PodcastMicah: https://tinyurl.com/ChyropratTerrence: https://tinyurl.com/bomovrmyassJay: https://tinyurl.com/selfvampTRAILERSSpider-NoirThe Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week we dive into the batter as we talk about Barry's Steamer: Doki Doki Literature Club, Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown, Wuthering Heights, The Substance, Mexican food in Germany, The Maltese Falcon, Ryoko's Guide to the Yokai Realms, DnD Shorts, Board Game Movies, Dune, Legend, Sony's Spider-Man reboot, Masters of Horror, Phil Spencer retires from Xbox, the Helldivers movie, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Game of Thrones: The Mad King, and Black Hole. Roll them dice, it's time for a GeekShock!

Jamie and Tommy discuss Sony's packed State of Play and the massive corporate shakeup and Xbox.

This week on Thanks For Playing, Matt and Hot Mickey run an abridged history of the console wars—from Atari's boom-and-bust (yes, E.T.), to Nintendo's NES “seal of quality,” Sega's edgy Genesis era, Sony's PlayStation pivot that changed everything, and Microsoft entering the chat with Xbox Live, LAN parties, and Halo nights. They also debate what console wars even look like now: fewer exclusives, crossplay everywhere, Steam remote play, and a future that might be more “subscription/cloud wars” than plastic boxes under your TV. Plus: first consoles, legendary gamertags, and one extremely dangerous Wii Tennis household memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a bad news cycle as Sony shuts down Bluepoint Games, the studio that remade Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, and Phil Spencer announces he's retiring, while Sarah Bond is out while Matt Booty gets promoted. We wrap up the rest of the episode by talking about our most anticipated video games of 2026.  #sony #bluepoint #xbox #residentevil #fireemblem #marathon #wolverine #tokon #videogames #allyoucangeek #aycg #podcast

EY! LISTEN! Maybe don’t do that? Oh, you mean you want to figure it out on your own? Naaahhh, let’s pace you through an extensive explanation instead. Tutorialization in Video Games has always been a contentious topic that dates back way before yellow paint, and it was mouthy fairy in 1998 that directed your actions. Sometimes, it came in the form of a speaker box floating around in Dinosaur Land just waiting for a certain plumber to punch it for some information—it’s always been a thing. Even though video games have always had some sort of guidance system responsible for acclimating players to the gameplay, there are different viewpoints on how involved this training should be, and whether it’s a testament to the game design itself and its ability to naturally intuit players without a ham-fisted instruction process. Andrew, George, and Sean are going to dissect this topic for y’all in this ham-packed episode of Press Pause Radio, along with some passing thoughts on the state of Nintendo Pricing, the major corporate shakeup at Microsoft, and the big studio Sony had just laid off—it’s been an eventful time in gaming right now. So, Press “A” to get us going, and be sure not skip around like you already have the gist of everything as we get heavy into this special topic for you in episode 163 of Press Pause Radio. Mail us at our new email Mailbag@presspauseradio.com, leave a voicemail at 469-PPR-TALK, and be sure to stop by at our Forums if you haven’t already registered and post your thoughts about the show. Finally, make sure to rate and subscribe to us on iTunes and YouTube, follow us on Twitch page and Twitter, and finally take part in our Facebook and Steam group!

Is Xbox being sunsetted? Also, Sony patent to "pause" multiplayer games, Wolverine gets a release date, Overwatch Rush, and TMNT update. All that plus more this week on the Game Fix Show. Follow us @GameFixShow

Au programme:Phil Spencer et Sarah Bond quittent Xbox : les explicationsSlay the Spire 2 et Overwatch Rush révélésNos jeux du momentResident Evil RequiemDarkhavenDenshattack!Dobbel DungeonDead in AntaresThe Eternal Life of GoldmanCrushed in TimeAntivirus Survivors 2003 ProfessionalOverwatchLe reste de l'actualité---Infos :Animé par Patrick Beja (Bluesky, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)Co-animé par Cassim Montilla (Bluesky).Co-animé par Matthieu Hurel « Boulapoire » (Bluesky)Co-animé par Jules Seigneur « Cael » (Bluesky)Produit par Patrick Beja (LinkedIn) et Fanny Cohen MoreauMusique par Daniel Beja.Le Rendez-vous Jeux épisode 436 – Resident Evil Requiem et débandade chez Xbox – Resident Evil 9, Slay the Spire 2, Overwatch Rush, Denshattack, Antivirus Survivors 2003 ProfessionalLiens :

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

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On this week's episode, the gang takes a look at this op-ed from former Sony head Michael Lynton and tries to figure out why Barack Obama suggested Sony was to blame for its own hack back in 2014. Then they review Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. Is it the anti-AI parable we need right now? Or a mushily meatphored bit of non-AI slop? Make sure to swing by movieaisle.substack.com on Thursday for a bonus episode on the season finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. And if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!One last note: we had some mild technical issues while recording the episode this week (internet problems and the such; I blame all that snow out east) so if the conversation is slightly more disjointed than usual, particularly on the video side of things, well, that's on the tech gods. Just one more reason not to turn the future over to those jokers, amirite? 

Is this the best vanity license plate ever? Also, will the new Netflix adaption of Pride & Prejudice be any good? We talk about Sony saying new Spiderman villain reboots are coming, Hudson needs Airbnb tips, and lots more!

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

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesTrailers For AllCapitalizing on a week somewhat bereft on big news, several studios offered new and first looks at their upcoming tentpoles, both movies and TV alike; so, let's talk about what stood out:Toy Story 5House of the Dragon Season 3Lee Cronin's The MummyBAFTA Reality, Ope, There Goes GravitySunday night's 79th BAFTA Film Awards saw Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another dominate with six wins including Best Film and Best Director. Sinners and Frankenstein each took three awards, while the night's biggest surprise came in Best Leading Actor, where Robert Aramayo beat out Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Marty Supreme walked away from 11 nominations completely empty-handed, tying the record for most losses in a single year. So, with all that in mind, who got BAF-Ted?Oops Sony Does it AgainSony Pictures confirmed the studio's Spider-Man villain spin-off universe is getting a full reboot with new people and fresh creative direction, following the back-to-back commercial and critical failures of Morbius, Madame Web, and Kraven the Hunter; the last of which topped out at just $62 million worldwide. On a related note, Sony is also moving forward with an animated Venom film, tapping Final Destination: Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to helm the project, with Tom Hardy attached as a producer. No writer or script is in place yet, but a writers room is being assembled at Sony Pictures Animation. With a live-action reboot on the horizon and Venom going animated, is Sony finally ready to stick the landing with its corner of the Spider-Man universe?Coming up in the Lightning Round: The Live-Action Scooby Doo Series Casts Daphne, Ming-Na Wen Joins Percy Jackson's Third Season, Kristen Bell Boards Sonic 4 and more! Don't go anywhere!Spotify PollDo you want Severance spin-offs?Yes - 34%No - 65%Lightning RoundMckenna Grace is joining the “Scooby-Doo” live-action series at Netflix in the role of Daphne, Variety has learned from sources.Kirsten Bell has closed a deal to voice the character Amy Rose in Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog 4.Ming-Na Wen, Jennifer Beals and Hubert Smielecki have been cast as the Greek gods Hera, Demeter, and Apollo respectively in Season 3 of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians" in guest star roles.Paramount has moved up the release date for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2 to August 13, 2027. It was previously slated for Sept. 17, 2027. Winona Ryder has been cast in a guest role in Netflix's Wednesday season 3. The move reunites the Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands star with Wednesday director and executive producer Tim Burton, as well as with her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice co-star Jenna Ortega.Ryan Coogler‘s reboot of “The X-Files” is officially moving forward with a pilot order at Hulu. Danielle Deadwyler is officially set to play one of the lead roles in the pilot, while the other lead role has yet to be cast.Netflix has debuted the first teaser trailer for the upcoming six part Pride and Prejudice adaptation series. The series is expected to debut sometime this fall.Tom Hanks will play President Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln in the Bardo, a live-action and stop-motion animation hybrid film based on George Saunders' 2017 Booker Prize-winning novel, marking the actor's first time portraying a U.S. president. The film, directed by Duke Johnson and currently in production in London, centers on Lincoln's relationship with his recently deceased 11-year-old son Willie and explores themes of love, empathy, and grief through an ensemble of living and dead characters.Ed Skrein has been cast as Baldur, the youngest son of Odin, in Prime Video's God of War live-action series currently in pre-production in VancouverMarvel announced the Wolverine game being developed by Insomniac will release September 15, 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

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor return with a packed week in animation, from awards-season shakeups to shifting box office math and a first real look at Pixar's next big sequel. Along the way, they spotlight a streaming acquisition that could become a Halloween favorite, a few strategic release-date moves, and close with a heartfelt remembrance of a behind-the-scenes legend whose work helped shape modern animation. HIGHLIGHTS • KPop Demon Hunters dominates the Annie Awards with 12 wins, including Best Feature, while Zootopia 2 goes home empty-handed despite its box office strength • Corrected Presidents Day numbers boost GOAT's opening and reshape its rivalry with Wuthering Heights in weekend two • Pixar debuts the first official Toy Story 5 trailer, centering Jessie and introducing a toys-versus-tech conflict • Sony begins development on an animated Venom project with Tom Hardy producing • TMNT: Mutant Mayhem 2 moves its release date up by a month • Netflix acquires I Am Frankelda, Mexico's first stop-motion animated feature, for a fall debut • A tribute to Jane Baer, whose career included Sleeping Beauty, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Little Mermaid, and more HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Drew Taylor - IG: @drewtailored | X: @DrewTailored | Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Unlocked Magic. If a Disney or Universal trip is on your radar for 2026, their team can help you secure great ticket prices and plan smarter. Learn more at UnlockedMagic.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

We were already recording this episode when unexpected news broke: Sony is shuttering Texas-based first-party remake and port specialist studio Bluepoint. Equally shocking -- when taking into context the many first and second party failures, flubs, and misalignments in recent years -- is PlayStation Studios lead Hermen Hulst still somehow having a job. Bluepoint has an exceptional pedigree alongside untapped potential, but that's been squandered by the same machinery that allowed them to make a multiplayer game in the first place. Who is responsible for all of this first party buffonery? What's with this obsession with established teams all chasing the same exact thing? And how lucky is Sony that the going is so good for PlayStation 5 that none of this really seems to matter? Here's hoping the bloodletting begins and ends here, but we're skeptical. Other news this week includes rumors of PlayStation 6's delayed timeline, when we might expect to see Santa Monica Studios' unannounced title, McFarlane Toys picking up the Sony toy license, and more. Then, we wrap things up with listener inquiries. On the back of Silent Hill: Townfall's PS5 console exclusivity, why does Sony bother chasing these deals these days? Does Fairgame$ have an icecube's chance in hell of succeeding? Will God of War's remake be one compilation or three separate games? Is Dustin ready for his fatherly snot-sucking duties? Sign up for your $1 per month trial period at ⁠https://www.shopify.com/sacred⁠ Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:29:05 - Sacred Symbol ruining lives0:32:14 - Snot sucker0:37:01 - Chris Chan sighting0:43:49 - Baby's first console0:58:13 - RIP Shuntaro Iida1:00:54 - RIP Hideki Sato1:08:46 - Bluepoint shutdown1:44:05 - Will Sony delay PlayStation 6 due to RAM shortages?2:04:44 - Shawn Layden says PS6 won't be able to be all digital2:18:30 - Santa Monica's next game2:30:45 - New Helldivers and God of War toys2:37:35 - Tencent funded Highguard2:53:39 - Todd Howard on Starfield's return2:55:23 - Konami removes MGS4 and Peace Walker HD from PS32:58:02 - What We're Playing (God of War: Sons of Sparta, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined)3:25:33 - Silent Hill Townfall's exclusivity to PS53:31:08 - God of War Remake release format3:34:18 - The state of Fairgames3:39:45 - Where to start with Castlevania3:41:34 - Are we tastemakers?3:47:46 - Where are the demos? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.