Podcasts about Square Enix

Xbox's big bet for bringing PCs to the living room has officially been undercut. This week, Valve announced three (!) different pieces of hardware. First, there is the Steam Machine, which serves as the strongest competitor to consoles. While still very much a PC, the Steam Machine packs a lot of punch for a small device and could be a force if priced well. Second, a brand new VR headset in the Steam Frame. Despite Meta having massive first-party support, Valve has decided to challenge a space that many of us thought was finished growing. Third, and finally, is a Steam Controller. It's horrendous looking and makes the Duke look ergonomic. How does Valve's aggressive hardware plans disrupt Xbox and does any lingering appeal for the PC in the living room by Xbox remain? The Dukes unite and dive straight in. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:08:49 - The Hair Crisis0:13:57 - Halo Infinite support is ending0:21:59 - Former Nintendo President opens up on Xbox and Switch 20:31:59 - State Of Play Japan reactions0:47:15  Arc Raiders is a smash hit0:57:04 - GTA 6 has been delayed1:09:02 - Take Two proves great narrative games sell well1:13:02 - Borderlands 4 sales are soft1:18:58 - Dispatch sells over 1 million copies1:20:47 - Ghost Of Yotei sells over 3 million copies1:23:00 - BioWare and EA recommit to Mass Effect1:42:28 - Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra has been delayed1:44:35 - Silent Hill 2's Xbox release date leaks1:48:42 - Nintendo first party are using game key cards1:51:07 - Square Enix undergoes layoffs and drops new roadmap2:03:02 - Trails In The Sky Remake 2 confirmed for 20262:05:54 - What We're Playing3:00:07 - Valve announces Steam Machine, Frame, and Controller3:28:55 - Todd Howard interview3:42:30 - Avowed 2 is in the cards, but not Outer Worlds 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dans votre hebdo cette semaine : des épées, des flingues et du lycra . On vous propose les critiques de Dispatch, ARC Raiders et Hyrule Warriors : Les Chroniques du Sceau, le tout accompagné d'actus, de recommandations diverses et d'humour.Bonne Hebdo et à la semaine prochaine !

Game Kast, de beste gaming podcast die in afwezigheid van Jerre 1 een Jerre 2 heeft geregeld, presenteert: De aankondigingen van Steam Machine, Steam controller en Steam Frame & the making of Michael Van Ostade zijn game 'Surreal Estate'! SURREAL ESTATE: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SzdYZh0kl8 MICHAEL VAN OSTADE: ▶ https://www.instagram.com/michaelvanostade 00:00 Intro 01:56 GTA VI delayed 06:02 Steam Hardware 47:20 PlayStation Monitor 59:31 Santa Monica cancelt nieuw IP 1:01:44 Square Enix herstructureert 1:07:56 The Game Awards op Amazon Prime 1:17:14 Horizon MMORPG Steel Frontiers 1:23:14 jNoxx blundert 1:24:03 Bedankt Feli! 1:26:18 Funko Pops failliet 1:32:03 Espe speelt 1:40:10 jNoxx speelt 1:42:50 Michael Van Ostade presenteert: Surreal Estate GAME KAST is een wekelijkse podcast met Espe, Jerre en jNoxx. Wekelijks gaming nieuws, special guests en reviews van alle games oud en nieuw. GAME KAST MERCH: ▶ https://merch.gamekast.be JOIN DE DISCORD: ▶ https://discord.gg/Y6Buz8VCU7 VOLG GAME KAST: ▶ https://www.instagram.com/gamekast/ ▶ https://www.threads.net/@gamekast ▶ https://bsky.app/profile/gamekast.bsky.social ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@gamekast ▶ https://www.facebook.com/GameKastPodcast ▶ https://gamekast.be Bedankt om te luisteren! En vergeet niet Jerre zijn games te kopen! ▶ Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1248140/Trailer_Trashers/ ▶ Nintendo: https://www.nintendo.be/nl/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Trailer-Trashers-1740700.html

One of the most anticipated games of this generation gets delayed again, but will another delay really matter in the grand scheme of things? How do our hosts and listeners feel about a multi-month delay for Grand Theft Auto VI? Could some of the recent struggles internally lead to greater issues? We discuss this and much more in gaming on another week of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio.   OLR: The Final Episode will air on 23, November 2025.   Also in the News: * Halo Infinite is in fact Finite * Layoffs at SquareEnix * Mass Effect TV Series Update and other N7 Day Notes * Splatter World ROM Dumped   All this and more on the show where EVERY gamer has a voice-- Orange Lounge Radio! LIVE on the VOG Network, Sunday nights at 6 Pacific, 9 Eastern www.vognetwork.com Mailbag: participate (at) orangeloungeradio dot com

Epic vs Google stays stuck in limbo as the judge rejects the settlement, Duolingo's stock finally breaks its streak, and Square Enix joins the wave of Eastern publishers restructuring their way into a new identity. Royal Match's reported $200M ad spend shows just how hard you have to swing to own casual in 2025, while Chinese publishers quietly (and efficiently) conquer the entire merge genre with speed and scale Western studios can't match.Meanwhile, Arc Raiders is heating up—and so is the controversy around its AI-generated voice work. Welcome to the modern games industry: court battles, collapsing multiples, mega-spend user acquisition, genre takeovers, and existential AI debates, all happening at once. Buckle up.00:43 Epic vs Google Case Discussion13:50 Duolingo's Struggles and Gamification20:49 Square Enix Restructuring and Industry Trends30:43 Analyzing Sensor Tower's Report on Digital Ad Spend32:01 Royal Kingdom vs. Royal Match: A Deep Dive34:37 The Innovator's Dilemma in Mobile Gaming35:26 The Rise of New Puzzle Sub-Genres39:05 The Cost of Marketing Campaigns49:58 Arc Raiders: A New Success Story57:04 AI in Gaming: Controversies and Opinions01:01:09 Conclusion

En este nuevo episodio de Rejugando arrancamos con una energía increíble, porque el programa llega cargado de análisis, nostalgia, debates y momentos de esos que nos salen solo cuando el equipo está totalmente enchufado. Nada más abrir los micros ya noto que venimos con ganas de liarla hablando de videojuegos desde todos los ángulos, como siempre nos gusta. La sección retro llega fuerte y llena de nostalgia. Viajamos directamente a algunos de los videojuegos más importantes de nuestra vida. Revivimos Final Fantasy IX, una obra maestra que sigue conquistando corazones; recordamos la magia de Super Mario Galaxy y la sorpresa que supuso en su momento; volvemos a disfrutar del encanto de Golden Sun; celebramos el mítico Aladdin de Mega Drive —el bueno, el auténtico, el que todos defendemos—; hablamos de Mirror’s Edge y de cómo nos voló la cabeza con su estilo y su jugabilidad; y hasta recuperamos Sonic 3D para sacarle punta entre nostalgia y humor. Cada mención dispara recuerdos, anécdotas y debates que enriquecen el programa y hacen que cualquiera que nos escuche se sienta parte de la conversación. Entre sección y sección, Eva nos cuenta desde dentro cómo vive su participación en Pixel a Feira, un evento lleno de desarrolladores locales, premios en gallego, artesanía, museos del videojuego y un ambientazo digno de una reunión de la comunidad más apasionada y cercana. Su relato hace que te entren ganas de ir al evento aunque esté a cientos de kilómetros, porque transmite con detalle todo lo que se cuece allí. La actualidad viene marcada por un State of Play muy jugoso y por un auténtico bombazo de Valve, con la Steam Machine que está dando muchísimo que hablar. Analizamos el impacto de estas noticias, lo que pueden significar para la industria y cómo encajan con el momento actual del videojuego Llegan los análisis centrales del programa y el equipo se pone serio… pero solo un poco. Entramos de lleno en Hyrule Warriors: La Era del Destierro de Nintendo y Koei Tecmo, despejando dudas, comentando sensaciones y destacando lo que lo hace especial dentro del universo Zelda. Seguimos con Dragon Quest I–II HD 2D de SquareEnix, un remake que levanta pasiones en la mesa y que Marco está exprimiendo hasta límites absurdos. Y entre todo esto también nos metemos a valorar cómo se encuentran las consolas de nueva generación cinco años después de su llegada, repasando catálogo, evolución, juegos clave y sensaciones generales. Una conversación ideal para quienes buscan una visión panorámica y actual de PlayStation y Xbox hoy en día. En conjunto, el episodio que acabamos de grabar es de esos que salen redondos: cercano, divertido, informativo, lleno de personalidad y perfecto tanto para oyentes veteranos como para quienes se suman por primera vez. Si te apasionan los videojuegos, si te encanta el buen rollo entre compañeros y si disfrutas con análisis completos y un montón de nostalgia, este capítulo te engancha desde el primer minuto. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Send us a textThe gang gets into a yelling match over Captain Janeway!COUNTER-STRIKE 2 SKINS MARKET CRASHES IN $2BN MARKET CAP DROP AFTER OCTOBER 23 UPDATESouljaBoy Is Selling Someone Else's Retro Handhelds AgainConcord's sudden shutdown is such a big deal, it's been brought up during UK government debates on video game consumer lawsFinal Fantasy 14 says screw it, you want healers in platemail, you can have them—promises to remove all class and level restrictions on glamourMass layoffs hit Square Enix hours after it shares plans to have AI handle "70%" of its quality assurance and debugging soon'All you had to do was follow the damn law, Rockstar!': Workers are protesting outside Take-Two after GTA 6 dev's alleged 'brazen' union-bustingD'oh! The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel leaks come from the most unlikely placeThe Game Awards 2025 to Stream on Prime VideoRound Up: What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for November 2025?Support the showPATREON: http://www.patreon.com/thegorgeDiscord: discord.gg/K8A6SG2Big Gay Nerds: https://soundcloud.com/biggaynerdsBackground music: DJ CUTMAN: https://music.djcutman.com/Broke for Free: https://brokeforfree.comVisager: https://visager.bandcamp.comAdventuria: https://adventuria.bandcamp.com/INTRO: https://soundcloud.com/zak235Ben's BlueSky: thegorgepodcast.bsky.socialSara's BlueSky: radioinactivity.bsky.socialE-mail: thegorgepodcast@gmail.com

Get to the choppa, cause its time for a review of the newest Predator movie, Predator Badlands. It does not disappoint. Plus Valve doubles down on hardware, while the Super Mario Galaxy movie shows off its stars. Also, Sony has buyers remorse about Bungie, and somehow Amazon has forgotten that James Bond has had a history of reboots. and someone call MU/TH/UR because Alien Earth is coming back!

Il est temps de voler les cœurs corrompus de Tokyo. Dans ce nouvel épisode de NewGame+, Mugen et HKR enfilent leurs masques et rejoignent les rangs des Voleurs Fantômes pour une plongée dans Persona 5 Royal, le JRPG qui a révolutionné le genre et fait trembler Square Enix.De la genèse d'Atlus jusqu'à l'explosion mondiale de cette rébellion en rouge et noir, revivez l'histoire d'un studio qui a transformé un spin-off méconnu en phénomène culturel. Entre Shin Megami Tensei, Trauma Center et Catherine, découvrez comment l'équipe de Katsura Hashino a forgé son identité pour accoucher d'un chef-d'œuvre de plus de 100 heures qui a redéfini les codes du RPG japonais.Entre analyses approfondies du gameplay tour par tour ultra-dynamique, réflexions sur les thèmes de rébellion contre une société japonaise sclérosée, et comparaison exhaustive entre la version originale et Royal avec son trimestre supplémentaire mettant en scène Kasumi et Maruki, cet épisode explore pourquoi ce titre d'Atlus a su conquérir plus de 10 millions de joueurs et propulser Joker jusqu'au roster de Super Smash Bros.Ace Bunny fait également une apparition pour partager son regard de newbie total sur la franchise, avec un focus sur l'excellent portage Nintendo Switch du jeu, prouvant que même pour les néophytes du JRPG, Persona 5 Royal reste une porte d'entrée aussi accessible que profonde.Un épisode aussi dense que le jeu lui-même, parfait pour ceux qui veulent tout savoir sur ce monument du jeu vidéo moderne avant de se lancer dans l'aventure... ou pour revivre la magie des Voleurs Fantômes.Retrouvez @Mugen_Pascal sur YouTubeRetrouvez @AceBunnyRetrouvez @HKRUne question ? Une suggestion ! – écrivez nous à NewGame+@rvlp.net ou sur notre compte X Intervenants : Mugen_Pascal, HKR, Ace_BunnyMixage et montage : Mugen_PascalTechnique, diffusion et hébergement : Mugen_Pascal

Lots going on in Nerd News this week, including a story about Keighley backing away from the First Class program, Square-Enix leaning into (ugh) AI for play testing, and financial drama for Funko POP! PLUS...– HUNTR$X: Hope no one wanted KPop Demon Hunters toys for Christmas...– POSSIBLY ILLEGAL: Haygood's Nike gift card– BOKOBLIN': Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment– FLIPPIN' FOR: Q-Up– FREE: Steam game for first to cash in the code!This episode was mixed by Tony Sadowski and includes Joe Haygood, Joe Fourhman and Tony Sadowski 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,” “Arcade Stories,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soundimage.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

A wave of layoffs in Square Enix sparks worry, as the company enters the second year of its three year restructuring plan. We discuss the impact this will have on Square Enix as a whole, and if it will affect Final Fantasy XIV at all. The voice of G'raha Tia, Jonathan Bailey, was awarded the title "Sexiest Man Alive". We discuss if Jonathan Bailey is about to be replaced due to his likely high cost and limited schedule now. We also discuss mysteries in video games - and the risk of revealing too much. We also discuss SE's recent announcement about their push for AI, aiming to replace 70% of their QA teams with AI.► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/speakersxiv.bsky.social ► Catch us LIVE on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/SpeakersXIV ► Speakers Discord: https://discord.gg/ATBUccS

Octopath Traveler zette in 2018 de toon met zijn kenmerkende HD-2D-stijl. In 2023 wer een grotere, ambitieuzere opvolger met Octopath Traveler II uitgebracht. Nu keert Square Enix terug met Octopath […]

Nintendo, Sony, Rockstar, Mass Effect, Square Enix, Funko Pop, Steam et plusieurs autres sujets… Informations complémentaires : Arcade Québec sur CKRL (89.1) : https://www.ckrl.qc.ca/fr/emissions/magazine/arcade-quebec Arcade Québec sur Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLn1d-5sW745B6TzAgGtEiQ Arcade Québec sur Twitch : twitch.tv/arcadeqc Avec : Stéphane Goulet (@pinponey) Guillaume Duplain (@gyom999) Jeff Dion (@JF_dion) Suivez-nous : arcadequebec.com facebook.com/arcadequebec x : @arcadeqc twitch.tv/arcadeqc patreon : Arcade Québec Merci !!!!!! #arcadeqc #arcadequebec

(00:00:00) - intro og Lytter spørgsmål(01:01:30) - Rockstar Games melder ud: GTA 6 udskudt igen(01:53:26) - Grand Theft Auto hører hjemme i USA og ingen andre steder(02:00:08) - Red Dead Redemption 2 er nu det fjerde mest sælgende spil nogensinde(02:01:32) - Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra er blevet udskudt igen(02:07:59) - Game over for Halo Infinite(02:11:43) - Instruktør bag Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 kritiserer The Outer Worlds 2(02:19:56) - Microsoft Store lækker udgivelsesdato til Silent Hill 2 Remake(02:20:38) - Nu er der over 84 millioner solgte PlayStation 5(02:25:33) - Ghost of Yotei har solgt mere end 3.3 mio eksemplarer(02:28:04) - Sony taler ud om Bungie katastrofen(02:41:48) - Where Winds Meet har over 10 millioner pre-registreringer(02:42:44) - Square Enix fyrer over 100 ansatte(02:43:56) - Square Enix vil lade AI teste 70% af deres spil inden 2027(02:53:45) - Over 10 millioner solgte eksemplarer: Battlefield 6 har taget spilverdenen med storm!(02:52:55) - Mass Effect er stadig under udvikling – BioWare bekræfter nyt spil(02:55:12) - Mass Effect tv-serie holder sig ikke til original historie(02:56:26) - Resident Evil film foregår i Racoon City(02:59:35) - ARC Raiders kan allerede have solgt 2,5 millioner eksemplarer & ARC Raiders bliver ved – mest populære extraction shooter nogensinde!(03:05:38) - Danske Void Crew nomineret til en Unity Award(03:06:34) - Shout out & outrolink til "50 spil du skal spille før du dør" : https://www.frydenlund.dk/kunst-kultur-og-arkitektur/50-spil-du-skal-spille-for-du-dor-21785GTA 6 er udskudt igen! Hvilke konsekvenser vil det have for de andre store spil, der udkommer næste år? Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 er nemlig blevet udskudt til november 2026, og efteråret er den travleste periode for AAA-spil. Næste efterår udkommer blandt andre Wolverine, Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra og det næste Call of Duty.Hvor mange af de her spil kommer til at flygte væk fra GTA 6? Og bør de overhovedet gøre det? Det snakker vi om senere i episoden.Vi taler også om ARC Raiders, som er en kæmpe succes, og hvilken effekt det får på Bungie og PlayStations kommende satsning, Marathon. Og det er vigtigt, at det bliver en succes, for Sony har netop kritiseret købet af Bungie og sagt, at de ikke lever op til forventningerne.I denne uge diskuterer vi blandt andet:- Officielt: GTA 6 udskudt igen- GTA 6 er ikke forsinket på grund af fagforening eller læk- GTA 6-forsinkelsen kan påvirke andre spil- Efter GTA 6-udskydelsen: Insomniac holder fast i efterårsudgivelsen af Wolverine- Grand Theft Auto hører hjemme i USA - og ingen andre steder- Red Dead Redemption 2 er nu det fjerde mest sælgende spil nogensinde- Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra er blevet udskudt igen- Game over for Halo Infinite- Instruktør bag Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 kritiserer The Outer Worlds 2- Microsoft Store lækker udgivelsesdato til Silent Hill 2 Remake- Der er nu solgt over 84 millioner PlayStation 5- Ghost of Yotei har solgt mere end 3,3 millioner eksemplarer- Sony taler ud om Bungie-katastrofen- Where Winds Meet har over 10 millioner forudregistreringer- Square Enix fyrer over 100 ansatte- Square Enix vil lade AI teste 70 % af deres spil inden 2027- Baldur's Gate 3-chefen er imod brugen af AI- Battlefield 6 har solgt over 10 millioner eksemplarer- Mass Effect er stadig under udvikling- Mass Effect-tv-serien holder sig ikke til den originale historie- Resident Evil-filmen foregår i Raccoon City- ARC Raiders kan allerede have solgt 2,5 millioner eksemplarer- ARC Raiders bliver ved: Mest populære extraction shooter nogensinde!- Danske Void Crew nomineret til en Unity AwardI denne episode deltager Daniel Møgelhøj, Lau Eskildsen, Nicolaj Jyde og Morten Urup.Tusind tak, fordi du lytter med.

GTA 6 foi novamente adiado. O aguardado jogo agora só verá a luz do dia no final de 2026, isso se nenhum novo adiamento ocorrer até lá. Além da nova data, a Rockstar enfrentou protestos nesta última semana, resultado de demissões consideradas injustas . Também falamos das vendas do Switch 2, que continuam a ter muito fôlego.Participantes:Heitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:03:00 - GTA 6 foi adiado para final de 202608:00 - Empregados e sindicalistas protestam contra Rockstar26:00 - O Switch 2 continua indo muito bem, Switch deve vender mais que o DS39:00 - EA afirma que terá controle criativo após aquisição44:00 - Patente da Nintendo é rejeitada no Japão e será reexaminada nos EUA50:00 - Square Enix quer que a maior parte do QA seja feita com IA generativaVenha fazer parte do Discord do Overloadr! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James discuss a variety of topics including the biggest news of the delay of GTA 6 yet again. They also discuss Nintendo's upcoming titles for the Switch 2, the restructuring and layoffs at Square Enix, and the impact of AI on game development. They also touch on issues surrounding digital game ownership, the ongoing console wars between Xbox and PlayStation, and the announcement of a new animated spin-off of Stranger Things. Additionally, they discuss the upcoming season of Jujutsu Kaisen, casting news for One Piece, and the future of Funko Pops in the collectibles market. 00:00-Introduction to Nerd Culture 02:47-Anime Discussions: Gachiyakuta and More 05:46-Gaming Adventures: Ninja Gaiden 4 and Astro Bot 08:13-Stranger Things and Manga Updates 11:04-Anime and Gaming: One Punch Man and Ghost of Tsushima 13:51-Weather Talk and Comic Book Collecting 16:43-Reading Adventures: Hunger Games and Chainsaw Man 19:32-Video Game News: GTA 6 Delayed Again 22:20-The Impact of Game Delays 27:58-The Future of Marvel Games 29:57-Cloud Gaming on the Portal 32:12-Nintendo's Upcoming Releases 36:42-Square Enix Layoffs and AI Integration 42:24-The Debate on Game Ownership and Accessibility 44:24-Console Wars: The PlayStation Portal vs. ROG Ally 48:58-Fanboy Wars and Community Dynamics 49:52-Stranger Things: Animation and Spin-Offs 53:47-Anime News: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 56:55-Live Action Adaptations: One Piece Casting 58:03-The Decline of Funko Pops 01:05:39-The Future of Collectibles   Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice!   Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw Email us: Blerdsnerds@gmail.com Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3 

This Week: GTA 6 is delayed… again! We’ve got the new release date and all the details. Square Enix is making headlines with layoffs and a big push into AI. Meanwhile, ARC Raiders is blowing up, PlayStation Portal just got a huge update, and the Switch 2 keeps smashing sales records. Our guest, Maude Garrett, joins us to talk the GTA 6 delay, ARC Raiders’ wild success, how the Switch 2 is holding up six months later, and why she can’t stop talking about Outer Worlds 2!

In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about four big delays, some good Nintendo news, and Square Enix's big downer news. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

E rău dar încă râdem. Timestamps: 0:00 – ALL INTRO & Posta Redactiei 13:07 – Paul și Edgar se plâng de Mass Effect Andromeda 37:30 – Detalii noi despre concedierile de la Rockstar; GTA 6 amânat iar; Strauss Zelnick a iesit la declarații prin presă; Square Enix lasă QA pe mâna AI-ului (sic!); 50:05 – Ex director de la Sims își exprime îngrijorările față de achiziția EA; Reportaj despre cât de monopol e Steam; Marvel 1943 Rise of Hydra e amânat; Insomniac e ok cu mai multe jocuri Marvel; ELDERSCROLLWATCH 2026; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jocsivorbe1416 https://www.youtube.com/c/JocȘiVorbeBits Twitch: www.twitch.tv/jocsivorbe iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-vorbe/id1331438601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RFgOJDgyEnpvkUQoSh0Tc Facebook: www.facebook.com/JocSiVorbe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocsivorbe/e Discord: https://discord.gg/m5a6DDfBFc Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/jocsivorbe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jocsivorbe RSS și linkuri de download: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:281506836/sounds.rss

Jeff and Christian welcome Frank Barbiere, writer of the new Image comic book The Author Immortal, back to the show this week to discuss big, big delays to Grand Theft Auto VI and Marvel 1943 Ride of Hydra, Square Enix wanting to use AI for QA, and more! The Playlist: Frank: BallxPit, Trails in the Sky 1st, FF Tactics Remake, Rogue Trader Christian: Kirby Air Riders - Global Test Ride; The Simpsons x Fortnite Jeff: Skogdal, Dark Quest 4 Tabletop Time: Frank: Old King's Crown, Oath: New Foundations Jeff: Magical Athlete Parting Gifts!

May the Falz be with you!Award-winning creator of the Phantasy Star Tabletop RPG, Rich Lescouflair, joins Victor for an in-depth interview all about adapting a beloved JRPG into tabletop form, the joys of freeing oneself from the shackles of narrative canon, and why Phantasy Staar Online Episode III: CARD Recolution actually kicks ass.This is one multiplayer Phantasy Star that doesn't require a Hunter's License!Plus, Nadia, Eric, and Victor address why a 'Good Year For Games' isn't always a good year for the people who make them. All that and more on this episode of Axe of the Blood God! Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod, subscribe for bonus episodes and discord access at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod and celebrate our 10th Anniversary with new merch at https://shop.bloodgodpod.com Skydawn Games:https://skydawngames.com/ Liz Bushouse's Comparison of Phantasy Star Scripts:https://lizbushouse.com/phantasy-star-1-script-comparison-sega-ages-gba-part-1/ SkysNotTheLimit Phantasy Star Online Lore Channel:https://www.youtube.com/feed/subscriptions/UCUKqjgQUXrAGlQ35d4Aqn4Q Tom's Bluesky Thread About the Importance of Square's Human QA:https://bsky.app/profile/iiotenki.bsky.social/post/3m4yqll6bdk2h Also in this episode: Layoffs at Square Enix and QA being replaced by AI Happy N7 Day! Mass Effect is definitely still alive! The Game Awards confirms the Future Class is gone Exciting updates to Final Fantasy XI Hyrule Warriors, and Zelda's history of busty villainnesses Timestamps: 8:56 - Main Topic - Phantasy Star Tabletop RPG Interview w/ Rich Lescouflair 1:16:18 - Random Encounters 1:41:58 - The Tavern - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment 1:56:00 - Nadia's Nostalgia Nook Music Used in this Episode: Rune - [Phantasy Star IV] Valentine - [Phantasy Star Online] Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III] Pub - [Lunar Knights] A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana] Chaotic Bar - [Phantasy Star Online] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad goes back in time to see the very beginning of the Dragon Quest franchise with the release of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. How does the remake of the original Dragon Quest show this piece of video game history and does the game still stand the test of time?Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WorkforceGamingCode provided by Square Enix

Episode kali ini kita bahas:GTA 6 Delay: Penundaan dari Rockstar, apa dampaknya?Layoff di Square Enix: Mengapa banyak developer kena PHK?AI untuk QA: Apakah otomatisasi QA jadi solusi atau ancaman?

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Hallo Freunde fürs Extraleben!Wer hatte schon den Urlaub für Mai 26 eingereicht, um in GTA 6 zu versinken? Sprecht lieber nochmal mit euren Arbeitgebern, denn wie wohl die ganze Welt mitbekommen hat, lässt Rockstar uns weiterhin auf die „außergewöhnlichste interaktive Entertainment-Erfahrung aller Zeiten“ warten und zwar gleich um 6 Monate. Wir haben Gedanken und auch Erwartungen. GTA 6 war allerdings nicht die einzige Spieleverschiebung letzte Woche: Marvel 1943 - Ryse of Hydra bleibt weiterhin ein Mysterium und erscheint nun später und Terminator 2D - No Fate wird ebenfalls aus kuriosen Gründen ein zweites mal verschoben. Wir blicken in den News zudem auf das angekündigte Ende des 10Jahres-Plans von Halo Infinite (nach 4 Jahren), schauen verwundert auf Absatzzahlen zur Switch 2 und freuen uns über gute Zahlen für Take 2 bzw. Mafia - The old country.In den aktuellen Spielen berichtet Manuel diese Woche, ob The Séance of Blake Manor seine Erwartungen erfüllen konnte, während Daniel nach Jahren ein weiteres Resident Evil Spiel beendet hat.Viel Spaß!Was wird denn hier gespielt?04:17 Daniels Meinung zu Resident Evil 723:23 Manuels hat The Séance of Blake Manor gespielt und beendetNachrichten aus der Spielebranche49:44 GTA 6 wurde wieder verschoben1:07:03 …so auch Marvel 1943 - Ryse of Hydra1:10:26 …und Terminator 2D No Fate1:13:00 Rockstar antwortet auf die „Unionbusting“-Vorwürfe1:19:40 Square Enix baut weiter Kapazitäten im Westen ab1:42:52 Der Support für Halo Infinite wird beendet1:35:15 Playstation Portal nun offiziell mit Cloudstreaming1:39:54 Take 2 verkündet gute Zahlen, auch dank Mafia - The old country1:48:02 Nintendo wartet mit irre hohen Absatzzahlen der Switch 2 aufExtrafreunde@social.colognehttps://www.facebook.com/Extrafreundehttps://www.instagram.com/extrafreundeffelpodcast@gmail.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGusrYncNi-relSm6YC8k7Q

GTA 6 is, weer, uitgesteld, Square Enix denkt games met AI te kunnen testen, en er zijn kattenluikjes in deuren gezet. Je kunt inmiddels wel aanvoelen dat de Game of the Year aflevering (laat ons je favoriete games van het jaar weten!) een bijzondere gaat worden met al deze content.Games die we gespeeld hebben:The Outer Worlds 2The Division 2Arc Raiders Voor films die we aanraden, check onze lijst op Letterboxd!Vragen, suggesties of andere opmerkingen kun je makkelijk en snel achterlaten in dit formuliertje of via de mail: info@gamelovepodcast.nl. Wil je niets missen? Bekijk dan onze website, gamelovepodcast.nl, en volg ons op Twitter en Instagram: @gamelovepodcast. Gamelove podcast by Gamelove is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International

This week on the Ferret64 Podcast, YemmytheFerret kicks things off with what he's been playing — including Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Switch 2, Battlefield 6, Cronos: The New Dawn, Reign of Fire on PS2, and Star Fox Zero on Wii U. From Zelda's time-traveling story to chaotic battlefield campaigns and some retro frustrations, it's a packed lineup!Then in the news, Yemmy covers the biggest updates in gaming this week: Grand Theft Auto VI delayed again to late 2026, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra pushed out of early 2026, and Square Enix replacing 70% of its QA testing with AI. Plus, new teases from Mass Effect, a final major update for Halo Infinite, and details on Fortnite Crew perks for Xbox Game Pass players.Finally, stick around for the Coming Soon section, featuring Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Darwin's Paradox, Black Ops 7, Hitman Absolution, Overcooked Switch 2 Edition, and a look at what's leaving Xbox Game Pass soon.

Hey Leute, falls ihr immer schon einmal dabei sein wolltet, wie ich Kopfrechnen auf die unnötig schwerste Art erledige, seid ihr hier beim richtigen Podcast gelandet. Ach ja, Spiele gibt es auch noch. Viel Spaß beim Hören! Ink Ribbon Radio Little Nightmares 3 Final Destination 3 | Steady Unterstützt meine Arbeit auf Patreon oder Steady und erhaltet neben exklusiven Inhalten auch erweitertete Versionen dieses Paodcasts.PatreonSteadyHolt euch bei HOLY die neuen Halloween-Sorten und spart 10% mit meinem Code "SPECKOBST"Timestamps 00:00 Intro 08:07 Update NEUE SPIELE 10:44 Hyrule Warriors Chronik der Versiegelung 27:07 Sonic Racing CrossWorlds 41:12 The Seance of Blake Manor 52:52 Marvel Cosmic Invasion 01:05:09 The Outer Worlds 2 01:15:17 Dragon Quest 1&2 Remake 01:21:36 Anima: Gate of Memories 1&2 Remaster 01:25:38 Simon the Sorcerer Origins NEWS 01:31:56 Funko geht unter 01:35:53 Bioware und EA wollen mehr Mass Effect 01:39:19 Keiji Inafune lebt noch? 01:44:32 Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra verschoben 01:48:59 Borderlands 4 hinter den Erwartungen 01:52:35 GTA VI verschoben 01:59:08 Square Enix will 70 Prozent von QA mit KI ersetzen 02:01:42 Dante's Inferno sollte mal ein Sequel bekommen 02:03:41 Dragon Quest VII Remake wird verschiedene Enden haben 02:05:35 Nintendo Switch 2 erreicht 10 Millionen Verkäufe 02:09:37 Dispatch erreicht 1 Million Verkäufe 02:11:09 Dan Houser spricht das erste Mal über Agent 02:14:21 Saints Row Prequel THEMA02:16:52 Darf man ein Spiel testen, wenn man das Genre nicht mag? FRAGEN 02:24:50 Bist du gut im Kopfrechnen? 02:32:08 Was hältst du von Retro-Mini-Konsolen? 02:34:48 Gibt es ein Spiel, das du unbedingt auf Ink Ribbon Radio besprechen möchtest? Outro 02:37:31 Die ganz besonderen Supporter

We're joined by Super Meat Boy co-developer and Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen this week to chat about his upcoming tactics roguelike cat game - Mewgenics and his very storied indie dev career that spans over 2 decades! In the news: GTA6 is delayed again, Dispatch sells 1 million copies in 10 days, mass Square Enix layoffs and is Steam a monopoly? We end the show locking in our GOTY categories for the year so lookout for the upcoming community vote! 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Cohh's addiction5:40 - Indie dev Edmund McMillen is here!7:00 - Edmund's first game: Gish21:40 - Binding of Isaac30:00 - Indie Game - The Movie37:30 - Mewgenics and the art of poop1:23:50 - GTA6 is delayed amidst union busting1:31:50 - Kingdom Come devs take shots at Obsidian1:37:00 - Dispatch sold 1 mil copies in 10 days1:44:10 - Game execs believe Steam has a monopoly on PC gaming1:52:40 - Funny numbers2:03:20 - Square Enix fires lots of employees2:09:20 - WoW Midnight - Housing MTX2:12:45 - The Mass Effect TV Show2:14:10 - Arc Raiders selling a ton/AI talk2:41:15 - Escape from Tarkov 1.0 approaching2:43:10 - Locking in our GOTY categories2:53:00 - ShoutoutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pinball: We discuss some more information about Beetlejuice and Spooky Pinball but spend most of our time on Stern Pinball's reveal of The Walking Dead Remaster and answering listener emails. Video Games: We talk about Zaccaria's latest pinball tables, Nintendo happenings on the sales and patent fronts, EA claiming creative control will still be with developers, Red Dead Redemption 2 moving up the sales charts, GTA 6 being pushed back yet again, and Square Enix turning into the arms of A.I. We also talk a bit about Amazon's gaming layoffs. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article on The Walking Dead Remastered: https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/stern-pinball-reveals-the-walking-dead-remastered Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Forget Tomato Town, we're dropping in Springfield, baby.THINGS MENTIONED:00:00 Readying up05:00 Where we dropping? Our Fortnite thoughts36:00 MrBeast Is Opening A Theme Park In Saudi Arabia This Month - Kotaku42:30 Amid its latest layoffs Square Enix says they're moving the bulk of its QA work to generative AI - Kotaku48:30 Clair Obscur snubbed in Grammy video game soundtrack nominations - VGC60:00 What we're playing (Undertale, A Song of Ice and Fire, Dungeon Crawler Carl, the Criterion Collection)01:25:30 Heading back to lobbyThe Futurama Hit and Run modChug Jug With You by LeviathanTori's on bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠toridp98⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nathaniel's on Steam: nathanbasedNoah's in our Discord: noahhurtsOur show is a proud member of The Worst Garbage network of podcasts. Find all the rest of the great shows on the network at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWorstGarbage.online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Worst Garbage Discord channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our intro/outro music are by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GEIST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and our show art is by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tristemegistus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We curate your gaming news together and Noah, Tori and Nathaniel take turns producing the show. You can follow the show on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Press_StartPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on tumblr at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press-startpod.tumblr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@press-startpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us questions about Undertale, what you wanna hear us talk about, game recs and other stuff at heypressstart@gmail.com. We'd also appreciate if you left us reviews on your podcast app of choice! Good text reviews will be read out on the show.

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On today's Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down Square Enix's plan to have generative AI handle about 70% of quality assurance and debugging by the end of 2027, announced the same day employees in the company's Western business were told to expect layoffs across departments. We talk through what AI could realistically cover in testing, where it's likely to fail without human oversight, community reactions, and what this might mean for future Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts releases. Timestamps & Topics00:00 — Square Enix's AI QA headline and 2027 target00:06 — Same-day layoffs across Western business units00:12 — What tasks AI could automate in QA and debugging00:20 — Risks: hallucinated fixes and flaky tests without human review00:38 — Why human testers still matter for story, balance, and edge cases00:54 — “Inevitable” cost-cutting and industry trend concerns01:02 — Community reactions and recent FF/KH quality chatter01:19 — Consumer choice: voicing concerns with your wallet01:32 — A quick pop-culture nod to Grandma's Boy and the “dream QA job”01:49 — Closing thoughts and listener promptKey TakeawaysSquare Enix aims for AI to handle most repetitive QA tasks, with humans validating complex scenarios and final quality.The plan surfaced alongside news of layoffs, raising questions about the near-term impact on teams and titles.AI can speed throughput, but unverified suggestions risk false positives, bad fixes, and broken gameplay loops.Human testers remain critical for narrative cohesion, balance, accessibility, and unusual player behavior.Players who care about this shift can give feedback directly and let purchasing decisions reflect their values.Memorable Quotes“Best case is AI handles the small, repetitive checks, and humans make sure the changes actually work.”“It sucks to see people lose jobs, but companies will embrace AI to save money.”“If quality matters to you, tell publishers with your feedback and your wallet.”Call to ActionEnjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend using #GeekFreaks. Got thoughts on AI in game QA or how you'll approach future Square Enix releases? Send us a voice memo or message and we may feature it on a future Headlines episode.Link to Our News SourceGeekFreaksPodcast.com — your hub for the stories we cover and more.Follow UsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastListener QuestionsWhat part of game testing do you trust AI with, and where do you draw the line? Share your take and we'll read the best ones on the show.Apple Podcast Tags:Square Enix, AI in gaming, game QA, debugging, video games, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, layoffs, development pipelines, Geek Freaks Headlines

October is done and dusted, but that means it's time for the Patreon podcast episode of Player 1 vs The World's StrangeCast x The Lost Records Journal is now here. Adnan Riaz and Adam Evalt cover topics from our incredible Patreon supporters, ranging from questions around Don't Nod Entertainment's Life Is Strange to Don't Nod Montreal's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage!

En una semana cargada de noticias, la Trifuerza se junta otra vez para grabar un nuevo Weekly Quest! Vamos a hablar del nuevo retraso de GTA 6, todo lo que pasó con el estudio, los empleados que estaban intentando sindicalizarse y fueron echados, los rumores sobre cómo es trabajar ahí y mucho más. Además, despidos en Square Enix y todo lo que pasó en la industria.

Bienvenidas y bienvenidos a Recarga Activa, el podcast diario de AnaitGames en el que filtramos lo más relevante de la actualidad del videojuego en pildorazos de 15 minutos. Estos son los titulares de hoy: GTA VI se va a noviembre de 2026 1943: Rise of Hydra tampoco llegará a principios de 2026 Square Enix anuncia despidos masivos en sus equipos de fuera de Japón ¿A qué vamos a jugar este fin de semana? Suscríbete para recibir el siguiente episodio en tu gestor de podcasts favorito. Puedes apoyar nuestro proyecto (y acceder a un montón de contenido exclusivo) en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anaitreload ♫ Sintonía del programa: Senseless, de Johny Grimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave dust off their swords, shine their armor, and set out on a nostalgic journey through the land of Alefgard in “Dragon Quest I & II Remake.” Square Enix has taken two of the most important JRPGs ever made and given them the full HD-2D treatment—complete with shimmering pixel art, dynamic lighting, and a soundtrack that will make even the slimes tear up a little.In Dragon Quest I, our brave hosts take on the role of the legendary descendant of Erdrick, tasked with defeating the evil Dragonlord and restoring peace to a world teetering on the edge of ruin. Along the way, they'll explore charming towns, uncover ancient secrets, and save a princess who's just a little too comfortable being kidnapped. Then, as the story seamlessly continues into Dragon Quest II, the stakes—and the party size—grow. Joined by three royal companions, the adventure expands across continents, oceans, and a world haunted by the legacy of the first hero. Monsters get tougher, castles get grander, and Dave's inventory management skills are tested like never before. Meanwhile, Nick can't stop humming the battle theme and pretending he's composing a full orchestra.Together, they'll uncover how these two stories intertwine, setting the foundation for decades of RPG storytelling. Will Dave survive the grind without rage-quitting? Will Nick finally admit that “random encounters” are not a personal attack? Tune in as they laugh, strategize, and occasionally cry their way through one of gaming's most legendary remakes—where every slime defeated brings them one step closer to destiny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please consider supporting the show on Patreon!You can also join our free Discord server, or connect with us on Bluesky, Instagram, and TikTok!"...I got this..."The analysis of our Final Fantasy Tactics stint comes to a close—and what a conclusion it is: the secrets of the Church are fully revealed; Delita spirals further into his view of justice; and players get an ending that, we argue, is totally Shakespeare. This has been a blast, and we hope you have loved these episodes, too. Please enjoy!Developer Interview on the RemakeSchmuplations 1997 InterviewComposer CommentaryFFT Localization, ExaminedThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

An old piece of games industry lore has recently reemerged, and it has people wondering about a tantalizing what-if. Back in 1999, The Matrix hit theaters, and the co-creators of the film happened to have been huge fans of Hideo Kojima, himself a year removed from the launch of Metal Gear Solid. And, as was reported at the time, there was potential that Konami would allow Kojima to pursue a licensed Matrix game post-MGS. A lot of new information has since emerged about what did and didn't happen here, and it makes for a great conversation starter. So let's lean into it, shall we? Our conclusion: Perhaps Kojima doing MGS2 instead of a Matrix game means he likely dodged a bullet (pardon the pun). Other news this week includes some quiet updates seemingly being made to PlayStation Portal's functionality, leaks from Bluepoint's cancelled God of War game, the most recent China Hero Project title in the form of Loulan: The Cursed Sand, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Following Freedom Wars, Patapon, and Everybody's Golf, what should Sony's and Bandai Namco's next collaborative re-release be? Do PC players have any reason to invest in the modern PlayStation ecosystem? Will the culture war consume Naughty Dog's Intergalactic? Does Colin type so fast that his keyboard smokes? Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/ty57yree #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:43:10 - RIP Nick Mangold0:44:13 - stand down non-traditional candy0:50:45 - Chris wills glass Snapple back0:55:36 - New York location lore0:59:19 - PS+ Premium streaming to Portal leaked1:12:23 - Bluepoint's cancelled God of War game leaks1:22:33 - Sony isn't interested in buying WB1:30:51 - Konami turned down a Kojima Matrix game1:48:20 - Loulan: The Cursed Sand is the next China Hero Project game1:58:19 - Square Enix is cracking down on Dragon Quest spoilers2:11:02 - November PS+ Games2:13:51 - What We've Been Playing (Ghost of Yotei, PowerWash Simulator 2, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, Battlefield 6, Vampire Survivors)2:41:13 - What Japan Studio game will get released by Bandai Namco?2:45:10 - Halo and the US government2:54:17 - Gaming ads on Sacred3:11:04 - Wait for PS6?3:20:24 - The console war lives in on services3:38:25 - Is Intergalactic the next target? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices