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Reporting from this past week indicates Sony is abandoning its push to publish more games on PC, a reversal from a six-ish year old initiative that frankly bore little fruit outside of Helldivers 2. And let's be real: Though we were vocal advocates of this approach on the show, a vast majority of the PlayStation fanbase was decidedly not on board. Sony has apparently determined that it's a waste of time to further pursue this path, and that doing so could ultimately eat into their console ecosystem in unacceptable ways. Thus, it's time for many of you to celebrate, as we consider the reasons behind this dramatic course-correction. Plus: Rumors are circulating that Cory Barlog's next game is a God of War spin-off, Bluepoint was apparently eager to work on a Bloodborne remake before behing unceremoniously shut down, Starfield is finally coming to PlayStation 5 this April, Marathon has been mysteriously rated by the ESRB for launch on PlayStation 4, embattled free-to-play shooter Highguard is officially shutting down, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Is Sony investing enough into games for kids? In such a hostile environment, could troubled products like No Man's Sky and Cyberpunk 2077 have launched and turned things around today? Why are some games' Trophies published, even if they go unreleased? Will Dustin continue to compile a collection of pictures of complete strangers on his refrigerator? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:14:34 - Preorder Allegheny Hogs shirt!0:25:54 - Shout out Brady0:36:51 - RIP in Peace Bozo0:39:21 - Coming back home0:41:35 - Dustin's polaroids0:44:46 - Sony is done with PC ports1:17:49 - Cory Barlog's game stars Faye1:52:13 - Bluepoint wanted to remake Bloodborne2:25:18 - Leaks show Starfield is coming April 7th2:28:39 - Marathon post release plans2:35:07 - Amazon's God of War screenshot2:42:01 - Highguard is shutting down2:58:30 - Physical game sales at lowest point ever3:00:32 - PSN top downloads in February3:01:51 - Resident Evil Requiem surpasses 5 million copies3:02:37 - What We're Playing (Resident Evil Requiem, Marathon)3:42:57 - What's up with Horizon Hunters Gathering?3:53:02 - Is PlayStation doing enough for younger audiences?4:01:00 - The disappearing resistance games4:08:24 - Seinfeld game4:14:04 - Can game comebacks still happen?4:23:09 - Unreleased games and trophies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff and Christian welcome M.H. Williams from the Stuff Worth Knowing newsletter to discuss Sony no longer porting their frist party exclusives to PC, Microsoft's next gen Xbox details, and Ubisoft laying out the plan for Assassin's Creed.The Playlist:M.H.: World of Warcraft: Midnight, Resident Evil Requiem, Esoteric EbbChristian: Resident Evil Requiem, Mario Tennis Fever, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six MobileJeff: Slay the Spire 2Parting Gifts!!
ILP# 437 3/8/2026https://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] Intro, Banter, and Life Updates (Dieting, TV shows, and Movies)[06:46] What the Lords Have Been Playing (Enchanted Arms, Minishoot)[11:00] Deep Dive into Resident Evil 9[43:00] Super Chats & General Industry Talk (Capcom's hot streak, GTA 6 expectations)[01:05:22] Major Topic 1: Project Helix (Xbox's Next-Gen Hybrid Console & Asha Sharma's Announcement)[01:13:00] Live from GDC: Cog drops in to give on-the-ground updates[01:38:48] Hilarious Detour: Picking a costume for Cog (Road to Cologne)[01:41:46] Continuing the Project Helix discussion (PC integration, exclusives, and the console war)[02:40:16] Major Topic 2: PlayStation Leaving PC? (Discussing Jason Schreier's report about Sony pulling major single-player titles like Ghost of Yōtei from PC)[03:11:00] Major Topic 3: Steam Machine Delayed (Valve pushing back the timeline and ceasing production on older Steam Decks)[03:19:30] Major Topic 4: Slay The Spire 2 (Early Access impressions and comparing its massive player counts to Marathon)[03:30:10] Outro & Wrap-up*********************************************************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.
Many have said that you can't put the genie back in the lamp, but PlayStation begs to differ. After years of flirting with PC releases (many of which were delayed after the game's initial launch), Sony's gaming group is erecting the walled garden. Naturally, some Xbox fans are looking over at these moves and wondering if the new leadership regime at Xbox can pull off a similar feat. Have these platform holders been running from their fate all along? Can Xbox even dream of undoing all their years of work on damaging their brand? The Dukes sound off on a topic that we imagine will cycle around for a while yet. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:07:52 - What are we excited about in video games?0:16:32 - We came so close to a Fallout remaster0:22:06 - Highguard is officially shutting down0:34:34 - Nacon is in trouble0:38:44 - What is happening to WB Games?0:48:05 - DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC is like a sequel0:52:38 - Halo MCC gets a surprise update0:56:13 - A look into Assassin's Creed's future1:03:44 - Bloodborne Remake was almost real1:22:35 - Pokemon Winds & Waves revealed1:33:20 - AI game reviews are trickling in1:51:09 - What We're Playing2:56:09 - PlayStation is mostly walking away from PC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Angela Sant'Albano & Nick Apostolides, the voices & mocap actors of Grace Ashcroft & Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem, join us this week to talk shop, acting and mocap in video games, and horror voice acting.Then we get into the news with Highguard shutting down, Sony halting PC ports of their single-player games, and the next XBOX is announced? Games this week: Legacy of Kain Defiance, Where Winds Meet, more Mewgenics, Docked, Path of Exile and more! 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Lizz & Faetality are here8:40 - Thoughts on RE913:00 - Nick and Angela are here16:00 - Angela's journey to Resident Evil30:10 - Scream queen41:00 - LEON S. KENNEDY1:00:00 - Getting into video game VA1:05:20 - Favorite RE games1:08:50 - You have to enjoy voice acting1:13:20 - Continuing to VA for games?1:24:00 - Slay the Spire 21:28:10 - Highguard shutting down1:37:20 - Marathon1:46:00 - Sony pulling away from PC1:51:30 - Project Helix1:54:00 - GDC starts this week2:02:30 - Legacy of Kain Defiance2:11:00 - Lollipop Chainsaw2:14:00 - Fatal Frame2:16:40 - Even more Mewgenics2:18:50 - Docked2:23:20 - Vampire Crawlers2:24:40 - The Dungeon Experience2:27:00 - Path of Exile Mirage2:35:10 - Fears to Fathom2:39:50 - Shoutouts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Xbox Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr (InsipidGhost) and Captain Logun examine one of the most interesting weeks in the gaming industry. Xbox has revealed the codename for its next generation hardware — Project Helix — a console designed to bridge the gap between Xbox and PC gaming ecosystems. At the same time, reporting from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier suggests that PlayStation may be reconsidering its strategy of bringing major single-player games to PC, potentially returning to a stronger focus on console exclusivity. We also discuss the launch of Bungie's Marathon, one of Sony's most important live-service releases following the company's $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie. Topics include: • What Project Helix could mean for Xbox's future • Whether Xbox is building a console-PC hybrid • Sony's possible shift away from PC releases • The launch and early reactions to Marathon • The evolving battle between console exclusivity and platform ecosystems
Gotta 'cast 'em all! First, Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman form a fireteam to discuss Bungie's long-awaited extraction shooter ‘Marathon.' They forecast whether it'll fare more like hit ‘ARC Raiders' or flop ‘Highguard,' examine the stakes for Sony's big bets on Bungie and live-service games, and react to a possible revival of the PlayStation/Xbox console wars, followed by a “Rage Quit” rant about the backlash to promotional photos for video game adaptations such as ‘God of War.' Then Ben brings on Charles Pulliam-Moore from The Verge to discuss the delights of Pokémon life-sim spinoff ‘Pokopia,' its significance for Switch 2, and the Pokémon franchise's 30th anniversary, evolution, and future, plus a second “Rage Quit” about the Trump administration coopting video games like ‘Pokopia' to make memes. Email us at ringerversegaming@gmail.com! Intro (0:00) ‘Marathon' first impressions (3:35) Live service games discussion (39:11) Are the PlayStation/Xbox console wars back? (43:56) Rage quit! (48:32 ) First thoughts on 'Pokémon Pokopia' (57:08) Switch 2 discussion (1:19:25) The future of Pokémon (1:22:16) Rage quit vs. Trump (1:35:12) Outro (1:46:23) Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Matt James, Steve Ahlman, and Charles Pulliam-Moore Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS demonstrates an integrated marketing approach in real time — from AI prompt to website article to LinkedIn to Threads to podcast to Clubhouse, all within the first 15 minutes.He used an AI assistant to scan 85+ articles on his website and generate five bottom-of-funnel topics, then built an entire content chain across platforms from one topic.The episode features the "Did You Know" series revealing how major brands started with different products — IKEA with pens, Sony with rice cookers, Samsung as a grocery store, Lamborghini as tractors.Favour connects this to the lesson that businesses evolve and what you start with is not what you become.Keith shares the PayPal origin story, and Liverpool's Finest emphasizes knowing your target audience before executing any strategy.Key TakeawaysUse AI to mine existing content for new topics.Build content chains across platforms.Every brand evolves — your starting product is not your final product.Test emails technically, not just visually.Position your podcast through strategic RSS feeds.Omni-channel marketing starts with one thought and multiplies through execution.Book SEO Services? Save These Quick Links for Later>> Book SEO Services with Favour Obasi-ike>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community>> Read SEO Articles>> Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast>> Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online>> Favour Obasi-ike Quick Links>> Start Recording your Podcast with Riverside Today | Sign Up with My Affiliate Link HereTimeline and Timestamps[00:06] Welcome and introduction.[02:53] How the topic was born — AI scanning 85+ website articles.[05:10] Five bottom-of-funnel topics AI generated from the website.[09:02] Topics: Pinterest SEO, email marketing, keyword research, Clubhouse alternatives, integrated marketing.[11:18] Live demo of the integrated marketing workflow.[18:50] Podcast playback — "Did You Know" series begins.[22:54] Brand origins: IKEA, Sony, Nokia, Samsung, Nike, Lamborghini, and more.[28:12] The moral: start early, grow fast.[32:41] Recap of the integrated content chain.[37:15] Keith on PayPal's origin — from Palm Pilot app to payments.[38:16] Most millionaires took 22 years to make their first million.[39:54] Liverpool's Finest on integration, portability, and target audience.[45:40] Email testing — technical vs. cosmetic testing.[48:51] Podcast positioning through RSS feeds with depth.[51:33] Web3, IP protection, and applied AI.[53:05] Omni-channel marketing: ideation to execution.Memorable Quotes"The business you're starting is not going to be the same business in 10 years.""It's not that your podcast is not being heard — it's not positioned to be heard.""I'd rather not send that email at all than send it and have question marks behind it.""Most millionaires took on average 22 years to make their first million." — Keith"If your marketing is not reaching your audience, you're wasting money." — Liverpool's FinestFAQs AnsweredWhat is an integrated marketing approach?Creating one piece of content and distributing it across multiple platforms so each channel feeds the next.How can AI help with content planning?Prompt AI to scan your existing content and generate bottom-of-funnel topics, then build content chains from those topics.What is technical email testing?It analyzes which providers receive your emails and whether your text-to-HTML ratio triggers spam filters — beyond just checking for typos.Why does podcast positioning matter?Strategic RSS feed placement connects your episodes to distribution channels that expand reach beyond a single app.Keywordsintegrated marketing, omni-channel marketing, podcast SEO, AI content strategy, email marketing testing, RSS feed distribution, brand evolution, bottom-of-funnel content, Web3 SEO, LinkedIn marketing, podcast positioningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this interestingly off-the-wall and completely impromptu episode of the Higher Ed AV livestream, Joe goes live from the Sony AV Tech Expo in San Diego, bringing viewers along for a spontaneous walk through the show floor. With his signature energy and curiosity, he dives into the action in real time, jumping into conversations, catching up with attendees, and offering an unfiltered look at the people, technology, and moments that make events like this so engaging. The result is a fun, candid, and immersive experience that feels less like a formal broadcast and more like being right there with him in the middle of it all.
Microsoft's anti-"Microslop" censorship backfired spectacularly; Australia is cracking down on AI age verification while Meta is busy targeting toddlers; prediction markets are basically just insider trading with extra steps; AI chatbots are getting people killed and exposing spy operations; the Moon landing got pushed again; Opera got nostalgic at 30; Sony bought Charlie Brown; and Netflix is making documentaries with robot people now.Show notes at https://gog.show/736Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/6lw2Hy_U8QASponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordFOLLOW UPMicrosoft Bans the Word “Microslop” on Copilot Discord, Gets So Humiliated That It Locks Down the Whole ServerAustralia will consider requiring app stores to block AI services without age verificationA Day in the Life of an EnshittificatorIN THE NEWSMeta's what-if for tweensHow Meta Executives Talked About Child Safety Behind the ScenesThe Great Insider Trading Reckoning Reportedly Hits OpenAIKhamenei market meltdown on Kalshi shows how prediction markets still can't decide what ‘counts'Some Alleged Polymarket Insiders Made a Fortune on U.S. Strikes on IranPolymarket Decides Incentivizing a Nuclear Detonation Might Be a Bad IdeaA Chinese official's use of ChatGPT accidentally revealed a global intimidation operation‘Our Bond Is the Only Thing That's Real:' A New Lawsuit Alleges Google Gemini Drove a Man to SuicideThe Data Centers Have Arrived at the Edge of the Arctic CircleBig tech companies agree to not ruin your electric bill with AI data centersTerraPower gets OK to start construction of its first nuclear plantThe Supreme Court doesn't care if you want to copyright your AI-generated artAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls OpenAI's messaging around military deal 'straight up lies,' report saysThe $100 Billion OpenAI-Nvidia Deal Is Not HappeningNASA Announces Major Change to Plans For Putting Humans on The MoonThe US Senate empowers NASA to fully engage in lunar space raceAstronomers Estimated the Lifespan of Alien Civilizations, and It's Not Looking Good for UsMEDIA CANDYCharlie Brown now works for SonyThese AI Avatars in a Netflix True Crime Doc Are Disturbing ViewersNetflix buys Ben Affleck's AI film tech company, InterPositiveAPPS & DOODADSOpera Has Turned 30 and Is Celebrating With a Compelling Tribute to Web NostalgiaWeb Design MuseumMeta hit with a class action lawsuit over smart glasses' privacy claimsApple Macbook NeoAT THE LIBRARYUncommon People: Britpop and Beyond in 20 Songs by Miranda SawyerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome back to The Kristian Harloff Show, your daily destination for the biggest movie news, Marvel updates, Star Wars rumors, DC discussions, and box office analysis. Kristian Harloff breaks down the latest entertainment headlines, industry rumors, casting announcements, and franchise developments shaping the future of Hollywood. On today's episode, Kristian dives into the latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day news as reports suggest Sony and Marvel Studios could be planning the first trailer reveal soon. What could the marketing strategy look like for the next chapter of the MCU's Spider-Man story, and when might fans get their first official footage? We also cover major Hollywood casting news making headlines, including updates involving Daniel Craig, Sigourney Weaver, Rashida Jones, and Jake Gyllenhaal, and what these casting moves could mean for upcoming films and streaming projects across the industry. In the Star Wars corner, new Empire Magazine covers for The Mandalorian and Grogu have been revealed, with Dave Filoni teasing a "different era" of Star Wars storytelling. What does this mean for the future of the galaxy far, far away and the evolving timeline of Lucasfilm's expanding universe? Plus, Temuera Morrison shares an update on Boba Fett, revealing that the iconic bounty hunter has been put "on the shelf" by Lucasfilm for now. Does this mean the end of Boba Fett's story, or could the character return in another Star Wars project down the line? If you enjoy movie news, Star Wars updates, Marvel discussions, DC news, trailer breakdowns, and entertainment industry analysis, make sure to subscribe to The Kristian Harloff Show for daily coverage of everything happening in Hollywood. SPONSOR: RUGIET: For a limited time only, head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN to get 15% off your order.
Episode #592: PlayStation just made one of the most significant strategic shifts in years — pulling back on PC ports for internally developed single-player games. Jason Schreier broke the story at Bloomberg, and the implications for Xbox are massive. If Microsoft is really building Steam integration into the next Xbox console, Sony just handed them an open lane. We're breaking down what this means for the future of both platforms and why this might be the biggest win Xbox didn't even have to fight for.Who are the XoneBros?We are your exclusive Xbox Series X & Game Pass weekly podcast. We are more than just a podcast though, we are a positive gaming and Xbox community. We are a group of friends who love gaming, comics, fantasizing about superpowers, and making lame jokes.We strive to bring you news, informative discussion, and rocking good times on a weekly basis all while discussing the world that is Xbox. We are the brothers you never had and the sisters you always wanted... we are the XoneBros. If you are looking for a positive gaming environment, you are always welcome here!Support Us On YouTubeJoin our DiscordX1TheGamer Daily Xbox News MrMcspicey Know Your Game
00:00:32 - Open00:02:30 - Podcasting is hard00:05:08 - NEWS00:06:18 - Bluepoint Closes 00:12:00 - Sony's Company Direction00:20:03 - Phill Spencer Retires00:23:12 - What Does this Mean for the Future of XBox00:31:28 - Is the new XBox CEO a gamer?00:37:06 - Wario in the Mario Movie?00:39:38 - Wolverine Release Date00:41:48 - Kingdome Come Deliverance Movie00:43:00 - News Tidbits00:45:28 - What Have You Been Playing00:46:00 - Super Mario Galaxy 2, A Short Hike, Hades00:50:26 - Hades 200:53:20 - High on Life 200:54:28 - Resident Evil 800:58:53 - This Week in Gaming01:05:20 - Games that Came Out This WeekYour friends Trey Mitchell, Austin Guttery and Connor Risenhoover talk Video Games
Twenty-five years of sworn statements defending Michael Jackson. Testimony at his 2005 trial. A book. National television appearances. Now all five Cascio siblings are suing, alleging Jackson drugged, raped, and trafficked them since childhood.The estate is calling it extortion. A hearing this week determines whether this case goes public—or gets sealed in arbitration.Former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins True Crime Today to break down the legal battle, the credibility nightmare, and what happens when longtime defenders become accusers.The Cascios already signed a settlement with the estate in 2019—reportedly $690,000 per sibling per year for five years. It included confidentiality, non-disparagement, and mandatory arbitration clauses. They collected. Now they want out, claiming the agreement was signed under duress without proper legal counsel.The estate wants this in arbitration, where proceedings stay private. The Cascio attorneys say that's "an illegal tactic to silence victims." If the estate wins the hearing, nothing that happens next will be public.Eric Faddis examines the legal standards: what it takes to void a settlement you've cashed, how devastating 25 years of defense testimony is to a credibility argument, and what federal sex trafficking law actually requires when the defendant has been dead since 2009.There's also the question of alleged threats. The estate's attorney claims the Cascio legal team threatened to "expand the circle of knowledge"—leak the allegations—right as Sony was finalizing a $600 million catalog deal. Extortion or negotiation?The Cascios say Leaving Neverland in 2019 "deprogrammed" them. The estate says the timing says everything.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MichaelJackson #CascioFamily #MichaelJacksonLawsuit #FrankCascio #MJEstate #LeavingNeverland #SexTrafficking #Arbitration #EricFaddis #TrueCrimeToday
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For 25 years, the Cascio family was Michael Jackson's shield. They testified at his 2005 trial. Frank Cascio wrote a book defending him. They went on national television saying Jackson never harmed anyone.Now all five Cascio siblings are suing, alleging Jackson drugged, raped, and sexually trafficked them since childhood. The estate says it's a $200 million extortion scheme.Former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Hidden Killers to break down the most complicated credibility question in recent entertainment law: what happens when your most loyal defenders become your accusers—after decades of sworn statements saying nothing happened?The legal terrain is brutal. The Cascios already signed a settlement in 2019—reportedly $690,000 per sibling per year for five years—with confidentiality, non-disparagement, and arbitration clauses. They collected on it. Now they want it voided, claiming duress and lack of proper legal counsel.A hearing determines whether this goes to public court or private arbitration. The estate wants it sealed. The Cascio attorneys say arbitration is being weaponized to silence abuse victims.Eric Faddis breaks down what it takes to void a settlement you've already cashed, how 25 years of defense testimony affects credibility, what the federal sex trafficking statute actually requires, and whether alleged threats to "expand the circle of knowledge" right before a $600 million Sony deal constitutes extortion—or just aggressive negotiation.The Cascios claim they were "deprogrammed" by watching Leaving Neverland in 2019. The estate says the timing proves opportunism.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MichaelJackson #CascioLawsuit #FrankCascio #MichaelJacksonEstate #MJLawsuit #LeavingNeverland #SexTrafficking #Arbitration #EricFaddis #HiddenKillers
A hearing this week will decide whether the Cascio family's lawsuit against the Michael Jackson estate goes to public trial—or disappears into private arbitration where no one will ever see it.Former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Hidden Killers Live to break down both sides of the most explosive entertainment lawsuit in years.The Cascio family defended Michael Jackson for 25 years. They testified at his 2005 criminal trial. Frank Cascio wrote "My Friend Michael." They told Oprah nothing inappropriate ever happened. Now all five siblings are suing, alleging Jackson drugged, raped, and sexually trafficked them starting when some were as young as seven.The estate calls it a $200 million extortion scheme. They're pointing to a 2019 settlement the Cascios already signed—and collected on—that included mandatory arbitration. The Cascios want that agreement voided, claiming it was signed under duress without proper legal representation.Eric Faddis explains what it legally takes to void a settlement you've already cashed, how 25 years of sworn defense testimony affects a credibility argument, and what the federal sex trafficking statute requires to prove against a defendant who's been dead for 15 years.The estate's attorney Marty Singer alleges the Cascio legal team threatened to leak allegations right as Sony was closing a $600 million catalog deal. Is that extortion? Or hardball negotiation?The Cascios say they were "deprogrammed" by watching Leaving Neverland in 2019. The estate says the documentary—and the Sony deal—explain everything about the timing.This week's hearing could determine whether any of this ever sees daylight.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MichaelJackson #CascioFamily #MJLawsuit #MichaelJacksonEstate #FrankCascio #LeavingNeverland #SexTrafficking #Arbitration #EricFaddis #HiddenKillersLive
00:00:32 - Open00:02:30 - Podcasting is hard00:05:08 - NEWS00:06:18 - Bluepoint Closes 00:12:00 - Sony's Company Direction00:20:03 - Phill Spencer Retires00:23:12 - What Does this Mean for the Future of XBox00:31:28 - Is the new XBox CEO a gamer?00:37:06 - Wario in the Mario Movie?00:39:38 - Wolverine Release Date00:41:48 - Kingdome Come Deliverance Movie00:43:00 - News Tidbits00:45:28 - What Have You Been Playing00:46:00 - Super Mario Galaxy 2, A Short Hike, Hades00:50:26 - Hades 200:53:20 - High on Life 200:54:28 - Resident Evil 800:58:53 - This Week in Gaming01:05:20 - Games that Came Out This WeekYour friends Trey Mitchell, Austin Guttery and Connor Risenhoover talk Video Games
Send a textIn this episode...--> Just over a month after it launched, the axe has fallen on troubled PvP shooter Highguard. Developer Wildlight Entertainment announced today that the game's next update will be its last, and it will be taken offline on March 12.--> Sony is reportedly abandoning its strategy of bringing its first-party PlayStation games to PC, with the company now set to return to console-only releases for all but a select number of online titles.--> Pokémon celebrated its 30th anniversary last week with the Pokémon Game Music Collection, a palm-sized music player that can be loaded up with 45 unique cartridges, each featuring a different melody or sound effect from the original games' soundtrack.--> Pack it in, everyone. Resident Evil Requiem has seemingly confirmed that Leon Kennedy is a married man.--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Music History 101We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw- Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com- Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest**Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, donniegretroOpening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show
En este nuevo programa de Vandal Radio con toda la actualidad del videojuego analizada por el equipo habitual de Vandal, encabezado por Alberto González, Jorge Cano y Fran G. Matas, analizamos uno de los juegos más coloridos y bonitos del año, Pokémon Pokopia, un cambio en la saga de los monstruos de bolsillo donde deberemos construir, explorar y crear comunidad. Fran, a su vez, traerá impresiones de Control Resonant. Además, debatimos sobre Sony y su posible retirada de los exclusivos en PC, los cambios en la saga God of War y su adaptación en Prime Video, la nueva generación de Pokémon con Viento y Oleaje y mucho más. Noticias, análisis y opinión en un episodio muy completo para entender el momento actual del videojuego.
In this episode the FilmBros discuss Paramount winning the bid war for WBD, Sony's villain universe could be getting a reboot, Kratos first appearance in live action and moreLeave a message on our socials! Twitter, TIktok, IG @FIlmBrosPodcastSupport the show
Rainer ja Martin on mänginud värsket Resident Evil Requeimi ja see on väga hea. Miks? Kohe selgitame! Uudistes ei saa üle ega ümber Sony uuest Playstationi strateegiast, mis enam nii palju arvutile enda mänge ei saada. Aasta alguses suure pauguga käima läinud Highguard pannakse juba kinni ja lisapakid vanadele mängudele on uus trend. Lisaks räägib Rainer Virtual Boy mängudest. Soovituseks on Naconi soodusmüük Steamis. Lingid: https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-is-reportedly-ditching-its-pc-release-strategy-and-most-first-party-games-will-now-be-console-exclusive https://www.eurogamer.net/god-of-war-developer-is-working-on-a-new-franchise-within-the-god-of-war-universe https://www.eurogamer.net/bluepoint-pitched-a-bloodborne-remake-but-fromsoftware-turned-it-down-not-sony https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/tekken-and-pac-man-owners-bandai-namco-announce-major-restructure-with-investment-from-sony https://www.eurogamer.net/highguard-will-shut-down-permanently-next-week-because-it-doesnt-have-enough-revenue-to-keep-anyone-employed-to-work-on-it https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/mindseye-build-a-rocket-boy-more-layoffs-espionage https://www.eurogamer.net/the-witcher-3-dlc-expansion-rumours-strengthen https://www.eurogamer.net/cities-skylines-1-is-getting-its-first-new-expansion-in-two-years https://www.eurogamer.net/castlevania-belmonts-curse-is-not-a-roguelite https://www.eurogamer.net/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-official-as-artwork-revealed https://store.steampowered.com/sale/NaconPublisherSale2026
Send a textJessie joins us to watch some of the best (and worst) dressed video game characters walk the red carpet. www.BetterHelp.com/TheBarnhttp://www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn http://www.betterhelp.com/TheBarnThis episode is sponsored by www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn and brought to you as always by The Barn Media Group. YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@TheBarnPodcastNetwork SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/09neXeCS8I0U8OZJroUGd4?si=2f9b8dfa5d2c4504 APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1625411141 I HEART RADIO https://www.iheart.com/podcast/97160034/ AMAZON https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7aff7d00-c41b-4154-94cf-221a808e3595/the-barn
In this episode, Spencer and I end up talking through the Xbox leadership changes and what that could mean for where Microsoft is headed. That turns into a bigger conversation about live service fatigue, Sony sitting on its legacy catalog, and why some companies treat preservation like it matters while others don't. It's one of those episodes where we start in one place and gradually realize what we're actually frustrated about.
¡NUEVO PROGRAMA! Hoy en el TERTULIÓN charlamos sobre el anuncio de Project Helix, la próxima generación de Xbox que también ejecutará juegos de PC, el remake de Bloodborne que nunca hará Bluepoint, la primera imagen de la serie de God of War, el cierre definitivo de Highguard, el adiós a los Triple A singleplayer de Sony en PC, y de otras movidas. Y además, reseñamos: Marathon, The Bearer and The Last Flame, Towerborne y City Hunter. Esperamos que os mole. Enlaces: https://linktr.ee/reservademana
This week we discuss the hottest Resident Evil releases, like Outbreak and 6 (and also Requiem), Reanimal, Steam Next Fest demos like Vampire Crawlers, Awaysis, and Forbidden Solitaire, Sony's reported decision to stop porting its first-party games to PC, the Bloodborne remaster that almost was, RedOctane's new guitar game, the God of War live action show, and a bunch of other stuff!CHAPTERS(00:00:10) Intro(00:02:20) No power, (almost) no problem!(00:12:50) Resident Evil Requiem | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2] | Feb 27, 2026(00:56:37) First Break(00:59:12) Reanimal | [Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Feb 13, 2026(01:02:43) Steam Next Fest Demos(01:03:34) Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors | [Xbox Series X|S, Android, iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5] | 2026(01:11:45) Replaced | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] | Apr 14, 2026(01:14:00) Awaysis | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | TBD(01:16:19) Titanium Court | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | TBD(01:21:09) The Ratline | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Mar 17, 2026(01:23:09) Forbidden Solitaire | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Q1 2026(01:29:51) Second Break(01:29:55) The news(01:30:35) Sony wants you to buy console games, not PC games(01:47:54) Almost everyone wanted a Bloodborne remake!(01:56:48) Stage Tour is the newest plastic instrument game!(02:07:10) Highguard is officially going offline(02:20:23) Breaking Build a Rocket Boy news(02:21:25) First look at the live-action God of War(02:31:59) Emails(02:37:39) Wrapping up and thanks(02:39:46) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:42:47) Nextlander content updates(02:43:58) See ya!
Reports suggest Sony may be pulling back from releasing its big single-player PlayStation games on PC, potentially signaling a return to stronger console exclusivity. At the same time, rumors are circulating that Sony Santa Monica's next project could be a God of War spinoff focused on Faye, exploring events before the Norse saga. We also dive into the latest Bloodborne remake news, including reports that Bluepoint pitched a remake that Sony supported but FromSoftware ultimately rejected. Plus the team discusses: • Starfield potentially coming to PS5 • Resident Evil Requiem hitting 5 million units • Studio shutdowns and industry news • Community questions from the Sony Pony Express Follow the show! 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
Co-hosting with his producer Eric Travis dives into the wild world of financing everything—from PlayStation 5 leases in the UK to Gen Z's surprising DVD revival. They roast subscription fatigue, debate console controllers, and warn why endless payments kill your financial flexibility (and freedom to quit bad jobs). On this episode we talk about: Sony's PlayStation Flex lease program: PS5 Digital Edition for as low as £13.58/month (36 months) or £26.60 rolling—great for testing GTA6, terrible for your wallet long-term Why financing non-essentials (shoes, phones, couches) traps you in debt and removes life flexibility when surprises hit Gen Z rebels against streaming chaos: DVD/Blu-ray sales dropped just 9% in 2025 (vs. 20%+ prior years), boosting rental shops as ownership fights content vanishing Subscriptions vs. leases: Cancel anytime is fine for NBA playoffs, but locked payments destroy credit and opportunity Lost media risks: 75-90% of silent films gone forever; what happens to Netflix hits if they tank? Buy physical to preserve culture Top 3 Takeaways 1. Avoid financing toys like PS5—pay cash or short-term rent to dodge endless payments that exceed the item's value and tank your credit.2. Endless subscriptions/leases kill flexibility; keep payments under income to handle life's curveballs and pivot careers freely.3. Own physical media amid streaming fatigue—Gen Z's DVD surge proves intentional buying beats scattered, cancellable content. Notable Quotes "You should not be purchasing anything that requires you [to finance] other than a car or a house or shoes." – Travis Chappell "Getting up to your eyeballs in payments is quite literally the antithesis of setting up your life [for surprises]." – Travis Chappell "Physical media sales declined just 9% in 2025... Young customers cite frustration with subscription fatigue." ✖️✖️✖️✖️
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Welcome back comic fans! We have some HOT updates, theories, news, and rumors you need to know about this week...- Lanterns trailer is underwhelming...?- Absolute Scarecrow looks TERRIFYING because, of course lol!- Sony is rebooting their Spider-Man-less universe. WOW!- Flash gets a new suit that is simple and heroic!- Marvel relaunches What If? comic line!- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters reveals Titan X fighting Godzilla and Kong!- Sadie Sink HAS to be playing Jean Grey!- MUCH MORE!!
Tonight we're talking about Sony bailing out on PC, Highguard shutting down, Crimson Desert drama, and plenty more! ***** Watch the show LIVE Wednesday nights at 7PM Eastern - @benishandsomeyt ***** Reviews and subscriptions help us out so much. If you enjoyed the show, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. ***** Follow us on Twitter! Twitter.com/BenSmith2588 Twitter.com/csfdave Twitter.com/_gloriousginger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lots to discuss here, like putting out hit contracts on gamers you don't like, Valve getting sued again, Guitar Hero making a comeback, and bad news for Sony and Microsoft, good Pokemon news for Nintendo! The gang share their favorite video game franchises and also what our Discord members' favorites are. Lot of Souls-like fans in the audience...Theme Song by David WiseTo support our show and get exclusive access to over 75 bonus episodes, check out https://www.patreon.com/hairofthedogcastContact Us: Blue.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hairofthedogcast.bsky.social Instagram: @hairofthedogcast E-Mail: Hairofthedogcast@gmail.comWrite us a review! We appreciate your support!We are part of the Dogcast Network! Check out our other podcasts on most podcast listening platforms. Hair of the Dogcast - The flagship podcast that features gaming news, wishlist previews, and deep dives into what we've been playingRaw Dogs - Deep dives into the video games we loveZombie Dogs - Your favorite Resident Evil podcast, talking about everything within the Resident Evil universePopcorn Dogs - Deep dives into movies. Maybe your favorite movie has its own episode! Elden Dogs - The deepest of dives into the Elden Ring universe
This past week wanted to top the previous one with lots of juicy drama: Bloomberg reports that Bluepoint pitched a Bloodborne remake which got turned down by Sony due to FromSoftware not wanting it to happen. The next God of War game is going to be starring Faye and is going to be more of an action game. Starfield is finally coming to PS5 in April. Jim isn't here to talk about Resident Evil 9 but Tony gives his impressions so far. #residentevil #bloodborne #fromsoftware #godofwar #starfield #capcom #videogames #allyoucangeek #aycg #podcast
Andre and Steve play a quirky visual novel in Paranormasight, and then talk about a ton of things including the demise of Bluepoint Games, the latest Xbox calamity, a taste test of the new McDonald's burger Big Arch, Sony pulling back from PC ports, and so much more. Thanks for listening! Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me Steve on Bluesky: @monotonegent.fineti.me [00:00] Intro [02:14] PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo [29:30] Break Time [30:11] TASTE TEST: McDonald's Big Arch [41:48] XBOX LOL [56:20] RIP Bluepoint Games [01:01:09] Sony ends their PC ports [01:12:25] Evo gets bought out [01:20:23] Fast food is for rich people [01:30:13] See ya next time!
Sponsoreret indhold: Denne episode af Filmnørdens Hjørne præsenteres i stolt samarbejde med Sony BRAVIA. I forbindelse med Sonys kampagne 'Cinema is Coming Home' har vi opgraderet studiet med et komplet hjemmebio-setup (et 65" BRAVIA 8 II OLED-TV og en BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6 soundbar). Vi prøvekører udstyret i dybden længere inde i episoden og tester, hvordan det kan bringe biografmørket hjem i stuen. Læs meget mere lige her: Cinema is coming home BRAVIA 8 II BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Og lad så komme i gang! Traditionen tro er Hollywood på den anden ende, og vi følger trop! For 17. gang i Filmnørdens Hjørnes historie sætter vi os bag mikrofonerne for at guide jer igennem årets Oscar-uddeling med alt, hvad dertil hører af pomp, pragt og pedantisk nørderi. Lad os bare være ærlige: Dette er muligvis vores længste episode nogensinde. Vi rammer vanvittige 5 timer og 48 minutter! Hvis du rent faktisk lytter hele denne ørkenvandring igennem, har du tydeligvis ikke nok at lave i din hverdag, men vi elsker dig for det. I år har redaktør Casper Christensen allieret sig med Hjørnets egen "Oscar Rain Man" Lars B. Frahm, Oscar-visdomskilden Nikolaj Tarp og vores in-house Oscar-gambler Jannik Hansen. Sammen tygger vi os igennem alle 24 kategorier (inklusive den spritnye casting-kategori!), diskuterer om 16 nomineringer til 'Sinners' er en genistreg eller rent vanvid, og debatterer om Oscar helt har mistet folkeligheden i overgangen fra de store blockbusters til arthouse. Som et særligt pusterum i marathonet har vi også et eksklusivt interview med Lian-Cho Han, medinstruktøren bag den Oscar-nominerede animationsfilm 'Little Amelie', der fortæller om den vilde rejse fra kældermørket til den røde løber. Og så skal I glæde jer til at stifte bekendtskab med aftenens nye maskinelle, men utroligt kyniske MC: AI-værten Dallin. Vi har skabt et sirligt kapitel-overblik herunder, så din podcast-app lader dig springe præcis derhen, hvor du vil. Rigtig god fornøjelse, og husk at strække benene undervejs! Tidskoder / Kapitler: 00:00:00 - Sony BRAVIA pre-roll & Velkomst i lobbyen 00:17:12 - Info om årets show (Conan O'Brien, de nye Akademiregler og The Dolby Theater) 00:24:49 - De danske Oscar-håb 00:32:28 - Sony BRAVIA mid-roll 00:34:02 - Mød vores nye (og trætte) AI-vært, Dallin 00:38:46 - Gennemgang af kategorier starter: Best Animated Short Film 00:52:49 - Best Live Action Short Film 01:03:03 - Best Documentary Short Film 01:18:21 - Best Makeup and Hairstyling 01:28:55 - Best Sound 01:34:14 - Sponsor-indslag: Sony BRAVIA-indslag01:43:43 - Scientific and Technical Awards (Janniks nørde-hjørne) 01:52:17 - Årets Æres-Oscars (Tom Cruise m.fl.) 01:59:01 - The Razzies: Årets værste film 02:03:26 - Best Costume Design 02:11:30 - Best Production Design 02:19:08 - Best Visual Effects 02:27:11 - Best Original Song 02:38:16 - Best Original Score 02:50:13 - Den NYE kategori: Best Casting 03:07:18 - Interview: Lian-Cho Han (Instruktør, 'Little Amelie')03:15:57 - Spørg Oscarhjørnet: Lytterspørgsmål & 'Sinners'-hypen 03:40:15 - Best Documentary Feature 03:49:47 - Best International Feature Film 04:00:39 - Best Cinematography 04:08:21 - Best Film Editing 04:18:10 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role 04:25:00 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role 04:32:43 - Fra Titanic til Arthouse: Har Oscar mistet folkeligheden? (Og flytningen til YouTube) 04:46:49 - Lytterspørgsmål: Hvad er "Oscar Bait" i 2026? 04:54:18 - Best Original Screenplay 05:01:49 - Best Adapted Screenplay 05:06:34 - Best Actor in a Leading Role 05:13:20 - Best Actress in a Leading Role 05:19:16 - Best Directing 05:26:10 - Best Picture (Og de endelige overraskelser) 05:41:00 - Afslutning & Oscar-natten på Hjørnet 05:45:13 - Dallins post-credit undskyldning Værter & Gæster: Vært: Casper Christensen Medværter: Jannik Hansen, Lars B. Frahm, Nikolaj Tarp Gæst: Lian-Cho Han MC: Dallin (AI) Støt Filmnørdens Hjørne (Value-for-Value): Denne episode er gratis, men kræver blod, sved, tårer og litervis af kaffe at producere. Hvis du elsker det vi laver og vil støtte podcasten direkte, kan du gøre det via vores hjemmeside under menupunktet "Støt". Hver en skilling går til at holde serverne kørende og nørderiet i live: https://filmnoerden.dk/stoet Podcast-anbefaling (Podroll): Mangler du endnu mere Oscar-nørderi i dit liv? Så tjek podcasten Oscar Redux ud! https://pod.link/1797552261 Her går Nikolaj Tarp og Nikolaj Schulz tilbage i tiden for at second-guesse og omdele de historiske Oscar-priser år for år. En absolut "must-listen" for historiske filmnørder! Med venlig hilsen, Casper, Jannik, Lars & Nikolaj
Olá Amigos e Amigas Gamers! Sejam bem-vindos ao décimo primeiro ano do GCG News. Este é um podcast onde lemos as cartinhas dos nossos amigos ouvintes; listamos os principais lançamentos do mês; falamos das ofertas dos jogos de graça nos serviços da Sony e Microsoft e por fim; comentamos as principais notícias do mês. Apertem logo o play e vamos lá! Dúvidas, sugestões, xingamentos, desafios ao mestre platinador é só chamar a gente no email: gamercomoagente@gmail.com Podem também deixar seus comentários nas postagens e não se esqueçam de acessar o nosso Instagram e Blue Sky. Arte da vitrine: Rodrigo Estevão Edição: Rodrigo Estevão
Your phone isn't listening. The truth is scarier. Today's episode breaks down exactly why all those ads seem magically made for you. Plus: how a hacker used Sony's own chatbot to steal $20,000 worth of PlayStation games, and why you should avoid ChatGPT for medical emergencies. Phone dying? Here's a quick iPhone battery check that could save you $700 today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's Daily Fix:Sony is reportedly not interested in sharing some of their upcoming first-party titles with PC. Via Bloomberg, the company may hold back some of their single-player titles and keep them PS5-exclusive—titles such as Insomniac's Wolverine and the recent Ghost of Yōtei may not receive PC ports. Multiplayer-focused titles like Marathon, however, will still be released on PC. In other news, Highguard will be taken offline on March 12, just 45 days after it was officially released. In happier news, Resident Evil Requiem may be the franchise's best launch, with around 5 million copies sold in less than a week.
In this episode, Jim Hill and Dan Graney zoom out and look at the chessboard. With Josh D'Amaro stepping into the CEO role and a noticeably restrained tone coming out of Disney leadership, the conversation isn't about splashy announcements. It's about positioning. From Avengers: Doomsday reshoots and Doctor Doom Oreo rollouts to Sony's Spider-Man reset and Lucasfilm's next theatrical move, this week felt less like checkmate and more like pieces quietly sliding into place. HIGHLIGHTS • A major executive profile previews Josh D'Amaro's March 18 CEO transition and underscores how Parks and Experiences now drive the majority of Disney's operating income. • Disney leadership publicly tempers expectations around Marvel while privately expressing confidence in Avengers: Doomsday as a potential 2026 event film. • Reports of three weeks of Doomsday reshoots in London raise the question: routine refinement or cause for concern? • A premium screen showdown looms as Doomsday is currently slated opposite Dune: Part Three, which holds IMAX exclusivity opening weekend. • Marvel lays groundwork for Doctor Doom across publishing and consumer products, including a coordinated comic relaunch and national Oreo promotion. • Sony Pictures signals a “full-scale reboot” of its live-action Spider-Man villain universe, pivoting back toward hero-centered storytelling and deeper collaboration with Kevin Feige. • A quick Star Wars temperature check, including internal reactions to The Mandalorian & Grogu marketing and early buzz around Star Wars: Starfighter. SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Unlocked Magic. Save up to 12% on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando tickets with the trusted team behind DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market. Pick your dates, grab your tickets, and start saving today athttps://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=marvelus When you book, be sure to tell them Dan and Jim sent you. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Dan Graney - YouTube: @TheHubbubbery | Facebook: /thehubbubbery | Website: thehubbubbery.com 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 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
Apple unveils its Chromebook sort of competitor, the MacBook Neo. Anthropic might be the fastest growing startup in history. Polymarket will no longer let you bet on thermonuclear war. Sony will no longer plans to release its big single-player PlayStation 5 games on PC. Apple announces $599 MacBook Neo running A18 Pro chip — budget laptop features 16-hour battery and comes in fun colors (Tom's Hardware) MacBook Neo hands-on: Apple's $599 laptop feels shockingly great (Engadget) Anthropic's Claude hits No. 1 on Apple's top free apps list after Pentagon rejection (CNBC) Exclusive: Anthropic investors push to de-escalate Pentagon clash over AI safeguards, sources say (Reuters) Polymarket shelves nuclear detonation markets after outcry (CoinDesk) Sony Pulls Back From PlayStation Games on PC (Bloomberg) A Possible US Government iPhone-Hacking Toolkit Is Now in the Hands of Foreign Spies and Criminals (Wired) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the massive $111 billion megamerger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, what it means for the future of Hollywood, and how it could reshape the movie landscape. We also discuss Paramount tapping Max Landis to write a new G.I. Joe movie, Sony's plans to... The post JAN 631: Box Office Movie Draft – Paramount Wins Bidding War For WBD (03/04/26) appeared first on The Jock and Nerd Podcast.
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
What if the thing that keeps us “connected” is also thinning our relationships? In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Avik, filmmaker Michal “Hali” Zebede shares how time in Cuba—where internet is limited—revealed what we lose when attention is always for sale. For anyone who feels always-on yet lonely, or ashamed of screen time. You'll leave with a kinder reset: simple boundaries, practical tools, and community support that helps it stick. About the Guest: Michal “Hali” Zebede is an award-winning writer/director/producer with work on ABC, Disney, Hulu, AMC, Sony, Freeform, and Amazon. She's creating the film Cuba Paraiso and founded the Unplugged Movement. Episode Chapters: 00:04:08 — The loneliness paradox: always connected, still alone 00:06:46 — Cuba as a mirror: what presence feels like without constant data 00:11:23 — Attention for sale: why “always-on” life drains our wellbeing 00:16:08 — “I'm more connected than ever”: depth vs. reach 00:25:30 — The reset: first/last hour phone-free + OneSec/Opal 00:27:59 — Inside Cuba Paraiso: eye contact, aliveness, real connection 00:32:20 — Making it stick: community, accountability, self-compassion Key Takeaways: First hour (and last hour) of the day: phone-free. Use a pause tool (OneSec/Opal) before opening scroll-heavy apps. Choose depth: one walk/coffee a week, in real life. Try one weekend day unplugged—solo in nature or with a friend. Slip? Notice it. Restart with compassion. How to Connect With the Guest: Instagram: Cuba Paraiso Instagram: Hali's page Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
With more and more nuggets coming out about the upcoming SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, AC and Jake bring on friend and fellow deep-diver Hunter Radesi to discuss new developments, new theories, and the direction of Sony and Spider-Man in general! Follow Hunter: @hradesi14 JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/mcuniversitypod Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie
Jocelyn kicks off the show with a confession, she's back playing World of Warcraft! With thoughts on the new Blood Elf starting area and the addition of player housing. She's also returned to Date Everything, which caused a bit of heartache with its ending. Ryan on the other hand, is playing Resident Evil Requiem and is so far enjoying the adventure, even if it's much scarier than the previous entry. In the news, we have our first look at the God of War TV show, Pokémon announces their next mainline entries, Highguard will shut down on March 12th, and reports suggest Sony is pulling away from PC releases for their single player games.Discussion00:00:00 - World of Warcraft: Midnight00:16:40 - Date Everything!00:28:36 - Resident Evil Requiem00:53:59 - NewsImportant StuffSupport us on PatreonDiscord ChannelEmail the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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
The gang talks Resident Evil Requiem, the Marathon server slam, Xbox's future, why no Bloodborne remake & more on Episode 179 of The Gaming illuminaughty podcast.