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Phil Spencer leaving Microsoft Game giveaway Bluepoint Deserves a Corpse Run, Xcom Dev Shuts down Studio, Ubisoft Opens up Best Gaming Podcast 575substack https://substack.com/@acgreviewhttps://amzn.to/43LY1Gv Amazon Affiliate LinkJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5zKbGokI0oI6SeZrHTfJjA/join Each Friday ACG and some pals Silver, Rej, Abssi, and Jonny from https://www.twitch.tv/jonnyplayslive get together to discuss games, life, books, movies and everything else. New home of the ACG Best Gaming Podcast Follow me on Twitter for reviews and info @jeremypenter-JOIN the ACG Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/ACGVids/ https://www.patreon.com/AngryCentaurGaming

We're back with another week of games. Sean is playing through Cairn, Drop Shot, and goes to the SF Nintendo Store to see what's up with My Mario. Paul continues with Diablo 2 and every Mega Man game. Claire tries out Knights of the Round and King of Dragons. News is bleak this week as the RAM shortage impacts PlayStation and Valve. We also discuss layoffs at Ubisoft and Bluepoints Games being shut down. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the show and get ad-free episodes? Head over to https://www.patreon.com/topdownperspective

This week we talk about Playstation shuttering Bluepoint, a Todd Howard interview, Battlefield 6 Season 2 thoughts, Highguard funding drama and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel 00:00:00 Intro00:01:09 Playstation Shuts Down Bluepoint00:28:53 Todd Howard Interview00:38:32 Battlefield 6 Season 2 Thoughts00:45:21 Highguard's Tencent Money00:50:33 Marathon's Marketing00:54:15 Xbox Shutters Social Clubs00:55:57 Nintendo Is Greedy00:58:19 Ubisoft's CEO Interview01:00:52 Content Updates01:02:37 Outro

PlayStation State-of-Play is here and we are intrigued. Also, Ubisoft lists all canceled games, Game Pass, Helldivers figures, and The Boys final season. All that plus more this week on the Game Fix Show. Follow us @GameFixShow

A week after the Super Bowl and we finally got The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer, took long enough. Also Warner Bros seems to finally relent and gives Paramount 7 days to try again. If the Simpsons ever ends, which is probably more likely than you think, it wont spend time on a grand finale. PlayStation held a state of play last week, and it was heavy on Kratos, plus if you are waiting on a steam deck, blame AI.

Scott and Josh go hands on with Nintendo's Virtual Boy, discuss the leaked Resident Evil franchise roadmap & new movie, reveal which games Ubisoft just cancelled and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Email your ⁠questions to the podcast here⁠.When PlayStation drops a massive State of Play and Nintendo fans suddenly have a lot to pay attention to, you know something big just happened.This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down a huge State of Play and what it means for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. They discuss standout announcements like a brand-new 2D Castlevania from the creators of Dead Cells, Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, the return of Rayman for his 30th anniversary, and the revival of Legacy of Kain. They then dive into Ubisoft's financial updates for Assassin's Creed, including the Switch 2 version of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the leaked Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake art book listing from Amazon UK, and the growing issue of licensed games continuing to be delisted.Between surprise revivals, next-gen ports, and worrying delistings, the future of Nintendo's release schedule just got a lot more complicated—and a lot more interesting.This and more on Nintendo Pow Block!Support the podcast ⁠on Patreon here⁠.Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠.Follow Nintendo Pow Block on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thank you for your continued support of Nintendo Pow Block. If you're listening on podcast services, leave us a five star rating and a review or a comment. If you're watching this video on YouTube, subscribe to the channel, like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode posting. Your continued listenership and viewership means a lot to us. See you next time on Nintendo Pow Block! #NintendoPowBlock #NintendoSwitch2 #StateofPlay #NintendoGames #Nintendo #NintendoPodcast #PodcastingWithPower #BeBetter

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. Happy New Year! We got a list of all the big games and predictions for 2026, Playstation 5 has been Jailbroken but it will cost you more than a PS5 to do it, and Microsoft wants you to stop calling AI AI slop…no… All this and more on this episode of Press X to Start Gamer's Digest  Gaming News: What is Happening in 2026 (The Biggest Games Coming in 2026 | IGN) - Playstation: HighGuard - Jan 26 (Will this be the next Concord?) Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties - Feb 12 Resident Evil Requiem - Feb 27 Crimson Desert - March 19 Marathon - March 2026 Pragmata - April 24 Saros - April 30 007 First Light - May 27 Insomniac's Wolverine - Fall 2026 GTA6 November 2026 (Will it release in 2026 and Price tag)? Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls - TBD Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra - TBD Onimusha: Way of the Sword - TBD - Nintendo: Pokemon Gen 10 (+ 30th Anniversary)  New 3D Mario Platformer? New 3D Zelda? 25th Anniversary of Super Smash Bros… - Microsoft: Fable 2026 or Cancelled? Halo Campaign Evolved (revive Halo or another Infinite) 25th Anniversary of Halo Combat Evolved (Halo Multiplayer mode in 2026 too?) Gears of War E-Day (20th Anniversary) Bethesda Softworks (40th Anniversary) Something Fallout? (Fallout Season 2 out in 2026) Starfield or South of Midnight on PS5? Other Anniversaries 40th Anniversary FromSoftware (Armored Core 6 or Elden Ring DLC or DuskBlood info) Ubisoft (40th) Assassin Creed Black Flag Resync NO Hardware upgrades or announcements?    - Subscribe to the Channel RAM Price Increases Could See Next-Generation Console Releases Delayed | Insider Gaming PlayStation 5 Jailbreak Rumors Have Caused A Star Wars Game to Increase 1000% in Price | Insider Gaming The Witcher 3 is reportedly getting a surprise new expansion this year | VGC  Microsoft CEO Says People Need To 'Get Beyond' Calling It AI Slop | Kotaku  Quick Hits: Nvidia GeForce Now's Time Limit Will Stop Gamers After 100 Hours Each Month | PCMag What We Been Playing: Sean - BF6,  Dj - Skate Story, DnD   If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

Our episode begins with some silliness, but we do get to labor headlines. We've got stories from Ubisoft, Taco Bell, Kaiser Permanente, Ford, Starbucks, and big protests in Argentina and India. The nurses strike in New York *almost* came to an end this week, but nurses at NY Presbyterian are staying out. San Francisco teachers won their first strike since 1979, we break down how last week went. Meatpacking workers with JBS are on the front lines of the joint struggle for immigrant workers specifically and the working class broadly and are ready to strike despite threats of deportation. Finally, we discuss how the class struggle in Minnesota has forced the government to back down, and why more action is needed to win the struggle against ICE terror. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

Back to our regularly scheduled day, Sean and Marc discuss what's been happening in gaming, which includes reports that the RAM shortage may, in fact, lead to Sony delaying the PlayStation 6 all the way to 2029, which may coincide with some major games being ready by then, too. Would this be beneficial for the industry and gamers? Or would that be too far out? Marc has been spending some time with Nioh 3, and he has thoughts on the game. Plus, Mewgenics is performing very well in major metrics. YapYap is another co-op title that does well on Steam. SEGA plans for four mainstay IP's per fiscal year. Ubisoft does well despite the bad news it's been involved in recently. Capcom surprise launches Dino Crisis 1 & 2 on Steam and more! You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/XT14T1Fl2iY

The Great Heathen Army: the cool, or terrifying, name given to a huge Norse army that landed in England in the middle of the 9th century and stayed for 13 years, devastating the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The Viking leaders are semi-legendary, cloaked in the mythology of the Norse and the scaremongering of the Anglo-Saxons. Was the army really led by the three sons of the infamous Ragnar Lothbrook, as depicted in Assassin's Creed Valhalla? What were they trying to achieve? And after Alfred the Great, would the Great Heathen Army have considered itself successful?Matt Lewis is joined by Dr Caitlin Ellis, Associate Professor of Nordic Medieval History at the University of Oslo. She'll be the guide to lead us on our quest for answers!Listen to our previous episode about the time Viking invaders nearly killed their nemesis, Alfred the Great.Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Watch these interviews and exclusive videos on our YouTube channel.Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Michael McDaidProduced by: Robin McConnell, Matt LewisSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Manager: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen BennettMusic:The Fate of East Mercia by Sarah SchachnerRivers and Fjords by Sarah SchachnerIf you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. Take part in our listener survey here.Tell us your favourite Assassin's Creed game or podcast episode at echoes-of-history@historyhit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a bit since I've sort of been excited for upcoming games. The game awards reveals weren't all that spectacular this year and there's so many of them that you hardly have time to drink them in and remember them. Compare that to what we got from Sony’s recent State Of Play from this past week and it's a night and day difference of what a good show should look like. A lot of video and very little talk in between. It likely could have been shortened just a hair but with things like this you sort of have to cater to all tastes a little bit. So the boring parts for me are the exciting parts for others. Still, all around, this was a good showing. Even more so because a lot of what was shown was not exclusive to the PlayStation platform. My two biggest stand outs were the John Wick game (jury is still out on how it'll play – what we got seemed mostly NOT actual gameplay. It's not a red flag but I'll wait and see) and Star Wars Galactic Racer. Let's focus a bit on that racer, shall we? It's made by a studio that has mostly employed folks from Criterion. The old Criterion from the Burnout days. And if what we saw was anything to go by (again, did we see gameplay? Are we sure? I'm still gonna wait but I'm hopeful) there is a heavy sense of Burnout DNA in that game. I don't mind that it's adorned in Star Wars clothing, I'll take it. For me, you could have wrapped it in a Sesame Street Kart racer but if the Burnout DNA was there, I would be to – day one. Nothing to dismiss from Wreckreation – another game with Burnout devs. I haven't played it yet and it didn't sell well but it exists and I'll eventually get around to playing it. I'll take any and all comers when it comes to my Burnout. Someone's bound to get it right and I'll probably still enjoy their attempts. Then there's that Shinobi Ops game with the Tenchu vibes. You know, seeing how that game plays, I wouldn't mind an isometric stealth title in a Splinter Cell package. Ubisoft, if you're listening (you aren't). It's been…4,563 days since a new Splinter Cell game (non-animated series or guest spot in another game franchise, remake, BBC radio drama, or VR exclusive) was released. Also, there's been 1,280 job losses in the gaming industry since January 1, 2026.

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠Dive into Episode 157 of THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT with your host Analytic Dreamz, where we break down the hottest topics shaking up music, industry news, gaming, and drama right now in 2026.In Music, we lead with the big question: Is A$AP Rocky bringing a new wave to hip-hop? Fresh off his long-awaited album Don't Be Dumb (featuring heavy-hitters like Tyler, The Creator, Doechii, Gorillaz, and more), plus standout tracks like "PUNK ROCKY," Rocky is blending fury, serenity, punk influences, and experimental vibes—sparking debates on whether he's redefining the genre for a new era. We also cover Bruno Mars teasing his upcoming album The Romantic (dropping February 27) with smooth new singles like "I Just Might." NBA Youngboy stays in the spotlight amid beef discussions and his bold challenges. J. Cole surprises fans with his birthday mixtape Birthday Blizzard '26 (hosted by DJ Clue), delivering raw freestyles ahead of bigger projects. Plus, Don Toliver just unleashed his high-energy album OCTANE (with features from Yeat, Rema, and more), keeping the melodic rap wave rolling strong. And shoutout to Exo for staying relevant in the convo.Shifting to Industry News, we unpack Esports in 2026—trends point to sustainability, regional depth, fan-centric growth, bigger prize pools, and national pride driving the scene (including PUBG's expanded season). RAM prices are surging hard due to AI demand and shortages—DDR5 and DDR4 kits are seeing record hikes, with analysts warning of continued pain through the year. Ubisoft faces major resets: restructuring into Creative Houses, portfolio changes, cost-cutting, layoffs, and a tough financial outlook despite strong Assassin's Creed bookings.In Gaming, we spotlight HighGuard, PUBG Battlegrounds (with its bigger 2026 esports push), the addictive puzzle world of Royal Match, cozy vibes in Animal Crossing, and the viral chaos of Choo Choo Train trends.Finally, the Drama section heats up: Kai vs NBA Youngboy tensions, Chad vs Pharrell clashes, and the ongoing 50 Cent vs Jay-Z saga—classic hip-hop beefs and rivalries that never die.Analytic Dreamz keeps it real, no fluff—just deep dives, opinions, and the culture unpacked. Hit play now for the full episode and join the conversation! Subscribe, rate, and share if you're locked in.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠⁠Dive into Episode 157 of THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT with your host Analytic Dreamz, where we break down the hottest topics shaking up music, industry news, gaming, and drama right now in 2026.In Music, we lead with the big question: Is A$AP Rocky bringing a new wave to hip-hop? Fresh off his long-awaited album Don't Be Dumb (featuring heavy-hitters like Tyler, The Creator, Doechii, Gorillaz, and more), plus standout tracks like "PUNK ROCKY," Rocky is blending fury, serenity, punk influences, and experimental vibes—sparking debates on whether he's redefining the genre for a new era. We also cover Bruno Mars teasing his upcoming album The Romantic (dropping February 27) with smooth new singles like "I Just Might." NBA Youngboy stays in the spotlight amid beef discussions and his bold challenges. J. Cole surprises fans with his birthday mixtape Birthday Blizzard '26 (hosted by DJ Clue), delivering raw freestyles ahead of bigger projects. Plus, Don Toliver just unleashed his high-energy album OCTANE (with features from Yeat, Rema, and more), keeping the melodic rap wave rolling strong. And shoutout to Exo for staying relevant in the convo.Shifting to Industry News, we unpack Esports in 2026—trends point to sustainability, regional depth, fan-centric growth, bigger prize pools, and national pride driving the scene (including PUBG's expanded season). RAM prices are surging hard due to AI demand and shortages—DDR5 and DDR4 kits are seeing record hikes, with analysts warning of continued pain through the year. Ubisoft faces major resets: restructuring into Creative Houses, portfolio changes, cost-cutting, layoffs, and a tough financial outlook despite strong Assassin's Creed bookings.In Gaming, we spotlight HighGuard, PUBG Battlegrounds (with its bigger 2026 esports push), the addictive puzzle world of Royal Match, cozy vibes in Animal Crossing, and the viral chaos of Choo Choo Train trends.Finally, the Drama section heats up: Kai vs NBA Youngboy tensions, Chad vs Pharrell clashes, and the ongoing 50 Cent vs Jay-Z saga—classic hip-hop beefs and rivalries that never die.Analytic Dreamz keeps it real, no fluff—just deep dives, opinions, and the culture unpacked. Hit play now for the full episode and join the conversation! Subscribe, rate, and share if you're locked in.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

By Matthew Nemeth Welcome to another gaming talk, this week we discuss State Of Play, God Of War And Ubisoft Click here for the ad-free podcast Click here for a list of our iTunes feeds. Information matthew@entertainmenttalk.org Please rate and Read More

By Matthew Nemeth Welcome to another gaming talk, this week we discuss State Of Play, God Of War And Ubisoft Click here for the ad-free podcast Click here for a list of our iTunes feeds. Information matthew@entertainmenttalk.org Please rate and Read More

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The gang contemplates the state of Ubisoft and the industry, learn about RAM and think of what else is more fulfilling than video games.

In the spirit of Carnival season, here's a special bonus rebroadcast of our Mardi Gras Super-Sized Special released in January 2025 about a unique connection between New Orleans, Japan & Mardi Gras that took place in 2024! ++++++2024 was a special year for Carnival and the Japan-New Orleans connection! Lafcadio Hearn's life & works inspired the theme for Rex Parade 2024: "The Two Worlds of Lafcadio Hearn - New Orleans & Japan". But why Hearn? What went into the float design? What other ways has Hearn left a lasting impact on both New Orleans & Japan? Find out today with a super-sized special Mardi Gras bonus episode, featuring insights from Rex historian/archivist Will French & historian/archivist emeritus Dr. Stephen Hales, Royal Artists float designer/artistic director Caroline Thomas, Lafcadio Hearn's great grandson Bon Koizumi,  legendary chef John Folse, Captain of the Krewe of Lafcadio John Kelly, JSNO's resident Lafcadio Hearn expert Matthew Smith, and even the Mayor of Matsue Akihito Uesada! Get ready for Mardi Gras 2025 by reflecting on this unique connection between New Orleans & Japan!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Music Credits ------Background music provided by: Royalty Free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for Free Sound Music http://freesoundmusic.eu FreeSoundMusic on Youtube  Link to Original Sound Clip------ Audio Clip Credits ------Thanks to Dominic Massa & everyone at WYES for allowing us to use some of the audio from the below Rex Clips:Segment about Royal Artist & Float DesignFull 2024 Rex Ball Coverage (Krewe of Lafcadio/Nicholls State segment)Thanks to Matsue City Hall & Mayor Akihito Uesada for their video message below:Message from Matsue Mayor Akihito Uesada------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Hearn/Matsue/History Episodes ------30 Years, 2 Cities: The 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Exchange ft. Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair (S6E11)From Tokyo to Treme: A Jazz Trombone Tale ft. Haruka Kikuchi (S6E10)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi (S1E9)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ Links about Rex ------2024 Rex Parade/Float PDF with Full DesignsCaroline Thomas's Website------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Supercell's annual letter was supposed to be routine. Instead, it triggered backlash around Clash Royale's “resurgence” narrative. Influencers were credited for growth, including major names amplifying the story, which upset parts of the community. The reaction escalated to organized boycotts, forcing Ilkka Paananen to issue an apology and update the letter publicly. Meanwhile, revenue tells a simpler story: Clash Royale spiked aggressively, then dropped aggressively, returning close to its previous baseline.Layoffs continue across the industry. Riot cut around 80 people from its 2XKO fighting game. Ubisoft faces union-led strikes following structural division moves that look increasingly like pre-sale positioning. Highguard is downsizing shortly after launch. Unity stock dropped roughly 30%, founders exited, and Bernard Kim steps in. Contrast that with AppLovin reporting $5.4–5.5B revenue in 2025, up ~70% YoY. One side restructures. The other compounds.On the upside, indie and system-driven plays are thriving. The Steam indie hit sold 500k copies in its first week. ARK Raiders drove revenue growth to $3.1B (+6.5%). Overwatch doubled its concurrent record to 165k after a story-driven update. Arknights: Endfield crossed $30M within weeks of launch. The lesson is clear: execution and product-market clarity still win, even when public markets wobble.Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop--------------------------------------PVX Partners offers non-dilutive funding for game developers.Go to: https://pvxpartners.com/They can help you access the most effective form of growth capital once you have the metrics to back it.- Scale fast- Keep your shares- Drawdown only as needed- Have PvX take downside risk alongside you+ Work with a team entirely made up of ex-gaming operators and investors---------------------------------------For an ever-growing number of game developers, this means that now is the perfect time to invest in monetizing direct-to-consumer at scale.Our sponsor FastSpring:Has delivered D2C at scale for over 20 yearsThey power top mobile publishers around the worldLaunch a new webstore, replace an existing D2C vendor, or add a redundant D2C vendor at fastspring.gg.---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipgChapters00:00 —

durée : 00:03:04 - Un monde connecté - par : François Saltiel - Le géant européen du jeu vidéo, Ubisoft, traverse une crise d'une ampleur majeure, entre licenciements, érosion des ventes et restructuration. La partie est-elle terminée ?

Highguard was such a failure that its publisher, Wildlight, has laid off nearly all of its staff only two weeks after launch. And now Ubisoft employees are striking for better pay and working conditions as the company continues to gut staff and shutter studios. NOT SMART. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

"En 2012, c'est trop tard pour se lancer sur YouTube.”C'est ce que pense Amixem quand il crée sa première chaîne.À l'origine, son plan était d'apprendre le montage vidéo pour étoffer son CV et décrocher un poste chez Ubisoft.Treize ans plus tard, sa chaîne approche les 10 millions d'abonnés, emploie 30 personnes à temps plein et investit plusieurs millions d'euros dans un nouveau studio à Angers.Tout ça avec une obsession : ne jamais dépendre de Paris.Ces dernières années, sa chaîne prend un tournant.Kev Adams, Paul Mirabel, Bigflo, Alban Ivanov et dernièrement Pierre Niney, des acteurs et des humoristes acceptent de se déplacer en province pour tourner avec lui.Dans cet épisode, on parle de :Son lien avec MrBeast et ce qu'il a appris sur ses tournagesSon process créatif pour trouver des concepts qui valent des millions de vuesL'évolution de YouTube : de la poubelle d'internet au principal concurrent de NetflixSon envie de tourner des documentaires et leur modèle économique sur YouTubeComment il a déployé Starsmash dans 50 villes dès le premier jour sans ouvrir un seul restaurant physiqueUn épisode passionnant pour comprendre en profondeur l'économie de YouTube et comment la plateforme redessine la chronologie des médias traditionnels.Vous pouvez suivre Amixem sur Instagram.TIMELINE:00:00:00 : La fin des stars universelles00:15:36 : Le conseil derrière 13 ans de succès00:25:48 : Comment innover sur YouTube ?00:34:59 : De 0 à 30 salariés sans perdre son âme de créateur00:43:51 : Pourquoi le modèle de la Redbox s'est effondré00:48:38 : Inventer un concept à 10 millions de vues ?00:57:48 : Comment MrBeast a fait de Greenville la capitale de YouTube01:07:53 : Pourquoi construire un empire en dehors de Paris01:24:47 : La règle d'or de MrBeast pour créer des vidéos01:36:01 : Sa vision de YouTube pour les 10 ans à venir01:46:36 : Comment les youtubeurs gagnent vraiment leur argent ?02:01:39 : De la poubelle d'internet au divertissement intelligent02:11:42 : Ce qu'il faut comprendre sur YouTube aujourd'hui02:32:31 : Webedia a forgé la creator economy en France02:37:55 : Créer une enseigne de burger sans restaurants02:46:25 : Du PC à la TV : l'évolution des usages de YouTube02:53:23 : Le nouveau business de YouTube, la propriété intellectuelleLes anciens épisodes de GDIY mentionnés : #507 - Laurent Alexandre - Vers la fin des études supérieures ?#496 - Sébastien Kopp - VEJA - Faire du business autrement#422 - Inoxtag - Vidéaste - Casser YouTube et rebattre les cartes de l'audiovisuel#400 - Arthur - Pirate de la radio, bouffon de la télé, roi du PAF#357 - Kev Adams - Humoriste - 15 ans sous les projecteurs : La persévérance de l'enfant terrible du PAFNous avons parlé de :Le podcast de Ben Névert avec AmixemLa première chaîne YouTube d'Amixem : TutoBananaBeast Games de MrBeast : une réussite financière, mais un échec culturelBeast Games Saison 2Le documentaire d'Inoxtag sur son ascension de l'EverestLe premier épisode d'AmnésiaLes coulisses de la vidéo de MrBeast doublé par AmixemLa vidéo de MrBeast doublé par AmixemHow to succeed in MrBeast productionTara OceanEGO et l'usine à trombonesSqueezie : Merci InternetLes recommandations de lecture :Ne faites plus d'études: Apprendre autrement à l'ère de l'IA, par Laurent AlexandreSept brèves leçons de physique, par Carlo RovelliL'ordre du temps, par Carlo RovelliUn grand MERCI à nos sponsors : Squarespace : https://squarespace.com/doitQonto: https://qonto.com/r/2i7tk9 Brevo: brevo.com/doit eToro: https://bit.ly/3GTSh0k Payfit: payfit.com Club Med : clubmed.frCuure : https://cuure.com/product-onely (réduction en cours avec le code MSTEFANI)Vous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ?Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Episode 412 of PS This Is Awesome is packed with PlayStation news, hands-on impressions, and plenty of speculation as Fred and Jake catch up on what they've been playing — including ARC Raiders, Unicorn Overlord, and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. We break down a massive, hour-long State of Play announcement, Sony officially unveiling the co-op focused Horizon: Hunters Gathering, Capcom dropping a playable Pragmata demo, and Ubisoft's low-key release of The Division: Definitive Edition without a true PS5 upgrade. There's also discussion around Capcom's live-action Resident Evil Requiem short film and what it signals for the franchise's future. Plus, we run through a stacked slate of new releases hitting PS5 this week — from horror and RPGs to racers and roguelites — before wrapping things up the only way we know how… Like Persona 5, Pentiment, PES 2021.Visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome to support the show and help us continue producing the content you love!Please, if you enjoyed the content — or even if you didn't quite enjoy this one — come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Share with your friends and help us grow our awesome PlayStation community!As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mardi 10 février 2026. C'est le premier des trois jours de grèves annoncées par l'intersyndicale d'Ubisoft suite aux annonces faites par Yves Guillemot le 21 janvier. En résumé, dans une communication destinée d'abord aux investisseurs et à la presse, puis ensuite aux salariés, le PDG historique expliquait la réorganisation de l'entreprise en grandes structures appelées «creative houses», et annonçait la poursuite du très gros plan d'économie de ces dernières années de 300 millions d'euros pour sabrer 200 millions d'euros supplémentaires. On apprenait aussi l'abandon de six jeux en développement dont le remake de Prince of Persia Sands of time, et le report de sept autres. Et puis, au détour d'un paragraphe qui semblait posé là un peu par hasard, sans trop de rapport avec le reste, on a découvert, en même temps que les salariés du groupe, la fin du télétravail et le retour en présentiel 5 jours par semaine. Quelques heures plus tard, l'intersyndicale d'Ubisoft appelait à trois jours de grèves. Le premier jour a été suivi selon elle par 1200 personnes sur les 3800 salariés français.Mardi, on s'est donc rendu à Saint-Mandé, avenue Pasteur, là où se tient le piquet de grève qui réunit les salariés du siège et ceux du studio Ubisoft Paris. D'autres ont eu lieu au même moment à Lyon, Montpellier, Annecy et Bordeaux. On a pu poser quelques questions aux salariés et aux représentants syndicaux présents.Pour commenter cette émission, donner votre avis ou simplement discuter avec notre communauté, connectez-vous au serveur Discord de Silence on joue!Soutenez Silence on joue en vous abonnant à Libération avec notre offre spéciale à 6€ par mois : https://offre.liberation.fr/soj/Silence on joue ! c'est l'émission hebdo de jeux vidéo de Libération, avec Erwan Cario et Marius Chapuis.CRÉDITSSilence on joue ! est un podcast de Libération animé par Erwan Cario. Cet épisode a été enregistré le 10 février 2026 à Saint-Mandé . Réalisation : Erwan Cario. Générique : Marc Quatrociocchi.- Photo : GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT (AFP) Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This week we talk about Overwatch 2 renaming itself Overwatch, Ubisoft union reps calling for the Guillemot exodus, and Discord age verification.  We review the Blurstie results and Peterson takes a mully.  

Grath és Stöki retro videojátékos podcastjának nem retrós vadhajtása, havi hírkommentálás. Fő téma nem volt most, de sokat beszéltünk a Ubisoft új struktúrájáról, a Meta VR-divíziójának veszteségeiről és egyéb rossz hírekről. Még szerencse, hogy a retro blokkban sok a finomság. Kísérőposzt: https://iddqd.blog.hu/2026/02/11/checkpoint_now_2026_01_a_ubisoft_uj_utjai_es_egyeb_kedelyborzolasok 00:00:55 - Ezzel játszottunk a hónapban 00:05:08- Kommentekre reagálás 00:07:30 - Havi kurrens hírek 01:31:19 - Üzleti hírek 01:36:26 - Retrós hírek 01:43:16 - Filmes hírek 01:53:23 - Halasztások, bejelentések májusban 02:04:52 - A hónap izéi

After a volatile few months across games, tech, and public markets, it's time for a grounded check-in on where the industry actually stands. Host Devin Becker is joined by Aaron Bush (Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Naavik) to unpack the latest signals – from AAA publisher performance and what recent EA earnings suggest for big franchises like Battlefield, to Ubisoft's ongoing restructuring, studio closures, and the push to reframe its future through initiatives like Vantage Studios.Next, they dig into Roblox's continued growth and what its recent results imply, even as age-related scrutiny and safety conversations remain part of the narrative.From there, the discussion widens to the state of the console market: the early momentum around Switch 2 sales, the trajectory of Xbox hardware, and why Sony appears to be holding its ground.Devin and Aaron also look at how transmedia is shaping perception and demand, including Nintendo's recent moves and what releases like an upcoming Mario Galaxy movie – and the surprise success of Iron Lung this month – reveal about IP leverage, audience crossover, and timing.They close with addressing the market whiplash around the reveal of Google DeepMind's Genie 3, and a “buy, sell, or hold” round covering Microsoft, Krafton, AAA vs. AA, and PC gaming to highlight where near-term opportunities and risks may be emerging.We'd like to thank Heroic Labs for making this episode possible! Thousands of studios have trusted Heroic Labs to help them focus on their games and not worry about gametech or scaling for success. To learn more and reach out, visit https://heroiclabs.com/?utm_source=Naavik&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Podcast If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Ubisoft employees are prepared to strike over a recent return-to-office mandate and extreme cost-cutting. Also: Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending for December 2025 and full year 2025, That's No Moon at odds with former founder, Amazon Games suffers another blow, and Ashes of Creation dev Intrepid implodes. You can support Virtual Economy's growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:01:04] - Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending for December 2025 and Full-Year 2025 [00:12:00] - That's No Moon Co-Founder Causes $1M Problem [00:21:09] - Valve Faces Down Another Class Action Suit [00:29:41] - Ubisoft in Disarray [00:52:38] - Investment Interlude [00:57:23] - Quick Hits [01:02:13] - Labor Report SOURCES That's No Moon Ex-CEO Hijacked Domain And Caused A $1M Problem, Cofounders Say In Lawsuit | Aftermath Valve Fails To Get $900m Class Action Lawsuit Over Pricing Thrown Out | Kotaku UBISOFT ANNOUNCES A MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL, OPERATIONAL AND PORTFOLIO RESET TO RECLAIM CREATIVE LEADERSHIP AND RESTORE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH | Ubisoft Ubisoft Employee Claims He's Placed on Unpaid Suspension for Criticising Return-to-Office Policy | Insider Gaming Ubisoft Fires Team Lead For Criticising Stupid Return-To-Office Mandate | Aftermath Ex-Assassin's Creed boss Marc-Alexis Côté sues Ubisoft after his surprise and "disguised dismissal" | Eurogamer We are shutting it down:' Ubisoft unions call for international strike | Game Developer INVESTMENT INTERLUDE Industry networking platform MeetToMatch acquired by 1SP Agency | GamesIndustry Indie publisher Pixel Doors launches with a 'developer-first' mindset | Game Developer LABOR REPORT Update on our organization | Amazon Christoph Hartmann Out at Amazon | Jason Schreier on Bluesky Report: ProbablyMonsters lays off devs while unveiling Nazi hunting game | Game Developer Wildgate maker Moonshot laying off unspecified number of staff | GamesIndustry Update: Payday developer Starbreeze pushes ahead with 'new wave' of layoffs | Game Developer Report: NetEase Games is cutting jobs in Montreal | Game Developer Studio that developed the infamous Mighty No.9 has shut down for good | Eurogamer Anime action RPG studio Pahdo Labs shuts down despite accruing $17.5M in funding: 'We believed making a demo of a familiar but new game would be our best shot' | PCGamer Tencent subsidiary Sumo Digital is making layoffs | Game Developer MMORPG Ashes of Creation Suddenly Implodes 52 Days After Steam Early Access Launch | WCCFTech Ashes Of Creation Dev Details $3.2 Million Kickstarter Studio's Shocking Collapse: 'None Of Us Are Receiving Our Final Paychecks' | Kotaku Blizzard QA Workers' Newly Ratified Union Contract Locks In Pay Increases, Better Benefits | Aftermath

Mardi 10 février, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Justine Vassogne, journaliste BFM Business, Jean Schmitt, président de Jolt Capital, et Matthieu Soulé, responsable du labo de Cathay Innovation à San Francisco. Ils se sont penchés sur le projet de la société taïwanaise ProLogium de construire une mega-usine de fabrication de batteries électriques solides en France, la crise qui continue chez Ubisoft, le géant français du jeu vidéo, ainsi que le plan d'action de Bruxelles sur la sécurité des drones, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez-la en podcast.

Nicole und Chris sprechen über Ubisofts Rettungsplan und die Zukunft des Publishers, diskutieren den Release von eFootball für die Switch 2 und werfen einen Blick auf aktuelle Trends im TCG-Bereich - von Disney Lorcana bis zu Pokémon und Magic.

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Jeff and Christian welcome Michael Futter from the Virtual Economy Podcast back to the show this week to discuss Ubisoft's restructuring, the new Horizon multiplayer game announcement, and Valve's update on its upcoming hardware ventures.The Playlist:Mike:  Cyberpunk 2077. Elden Ring (Seamless mod), Nightreign, Space Warlord Baby Trading SimulatorChristian: Mario Tennis; Mario Power Tennis, Resident Evil Zero, PRAGMATA Sketchbook demoJeff: Cairn, Dwarves: Glory, Death, and LootParting gifts!

The Philosopher's Stone: the source of infinite wealth and everlasting life. It is one of the most famous myths in the world. But for centuries, it was not a myth. Some of the greatest and most pioneering scientists in history believed in the power of the stone, and pursued its riches. Amongst them was Sir Isaac Newton. As is depicted in the audio drama Assassin's Creed Gold, his private notes reveal his secret pursuit of alchemy and the Philosopher's Stone.How far did Isaac Newton take his alchemical experiments? What did the Philosopher's Stone mean to a rational scientist of Newton's standing? And why was his research into alchemy only recently brought to light, even though he wrote over one million words about it in his personal notes? Matt Lewis is joined by Dr Joel Klein, Molina Curator for the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences at The Huntingdon, to explain the origins of alchemy and the science of the Philosopher's Stone. See the stunning Ripley Scroll in The Huntingdon's digital collection.Listen to our previous episode about Newton's surprising career combating counterfeiting as Master of the Royal Mint in London.Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Watch these interviews and exclusive videos on our YouTube channel.Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Michael McDaidProduced by: Robin McConnellSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Manager: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen BennettMusic:On Father's Watch by Chris TiltonBallroom Fight (Invention No. 13 in D Minor) by Sarah SchachnerThe Nation, the Law, and the King by Sarah SchachnerIf you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. Take part in our listener survey here.Tell us your favourite Assassin's Creed game or podcast episode at echoes-of-history@historyhit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Potoky rejoins for a unique overview on the Tom Clancy endorsed series of Ubisoft's SPLINTER CELL videogame series.    Along the way, we also note how the military technology made this stealth game series stand out, how it differentiated from METAL GEAR SOLID and conclude with an interview clip of the voice-actors from back in the day!

Xbox's marketing beat for 2025 was "The Year Of Obsidian Entertainment." Frankly, it made sense. No matter how you feel about the quality of these games, the fact that this team shipped Avowed, Outer Worlds 2, and Grounded 2 all within a calendar year (while many other teams within the first party fold continue to stumble around) was worthy of all the praise. Well, Obsidian has some thoughts on that marketing tagline. Indeed of it being a rallying cry, Obsidian's own Josh Sawyer defined as a "sign that something went wrong." Both Avowed and Outer Worlds 2 were in development for over six years and the result is that both these games failed to meet financial expectations. What lessons can they learn after shipping so many games? What can they do to cut development costs? What games should they make to meet Xbox's new profit margins? Part of the solution to the team at Obsidian is Avowed 2, but it's anyone's guess what lies beyond that. Thanks to a transparent conversation with Obsidian, the Dukes now dig into the company with this new perspective. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:06:36 - Reading Recs0:14:58 - Ashes Of Creation is the latest scam in gaming0:28:31 - The suspicious Dispatch censorship situation0:36:02 - Is Nioh finally coming to Xbox?0:45:17 - Tekken Season 3 revealed0:51:03 - Forza Horizon 6 supports cross save0:54:24 - Highguard moves up to Mixed on Steam as it gets 5v5 mode0:57:26 - Ex Bethesda dev talks Morrowind Remaster1:14:06 - The Amazon Fallout countdown ends1:21:29 - Epic Games plans to take on Steam1:26:59 - AI surveys conducted at GDC1:34:33 - Ubisoft says volunteer to get fired or get fired1:39:39 - The Division: Definitive Edition isn't what we expected1:42:10 - Beyond Good & Evil 2 officially has a pulse1:43:58 - RIP Comcept1:48:04 - Cairn passes 200K copies sold1:50:49 - Nintendo sales update1:56:53 - What We're Playing2:22:05 - The Year Of Obsidian isn't quite what we made it out to be2:55:22 - AMD hints at next gen launch plans3:04:39 - Xbox is the least desired console to develop for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

►Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/McFixer  In this episode of 'My Xbox and Me', we discuss Take Two's assurances that GTA6 WILL be released this year! We also discuss the 'dissapointing sales' of Avowed and Outer Worlds 2 and another week of Ubisoft cancellations ►Please Subscribe www.youtube.com/myxboxandme  ► BRAND NEW MXAM DISCORD - https://discord.gg/aQDSbAy8QH   ► Twitter: @MCFixer @Kreshnikplays @MattPVideo @PaulDespawn  ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/McFixer   ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Kreshnik  ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/PaulDespawn  Timecodes: 00:00 Intro  03:58 GTA 6 Will Release in 2026  09:49 Whats been in our Box? (Red Dead Redmption 2 RP, Farcry 3, Farcry Primal, Highguard, Deadlock, Arknights Endfield, World of Warcraft) 52:05 Outer Wolrds 2 and Avowed failed to meet sales epectations  01:02:19 Next Gen Xbox on track for 2027 according to AMD  01:05:08 Assassins Creed Coop game cancelled 01:09:08 Guess that Game 01:16 Fixers Sack

I didn't know but apparently, in some other timeline we should have been talking about the release and pricing of the Steam Machine and all those other gadgets Valve had planned to release. And while they are still planned to be released, seemingly, this year, we don't know when or what they'll cost. Because Valve doesn't know. The reason for this takes us back to what we talked about last week and likely what we'll be talking about in the weeks to come: AI. When announced last year the Steam Machine was really something to look forward to. Valve seems to be of the mind that they sort of want everyone to experience PC gaming. The Steam Deck was the first attempt at this and it's done wonderfully. People who had a PC now had something portable and people without a gaming PC of any kind now had something to experience PC gaming with. The Steam Machine was set to follow suit. Something, likely, affordable that wasn't overly powerful but had decent specs and could run games at mid to upper settings. The speculation on price was the biggest factor of anything about the device itself. And we're still left waiting on that. Because of RAM. This is, sadly, going to be a running theme for us this year I'm afraid. The whole RAM thing is a result of AI, as we've stated before and that's just going to lead to a whole world of hurt as far as…well, probably everything. I'm really hoping next week I'll have something else to write and talk about. Maybe a Splinter Cell game, but probably not. Ubisoft, it has been 4,556 days since a new Splinter Cell game (non-animated series or guest spot in another game franchise, remake, BBC radio drama, or VR exclusive) was released. Also, there's been 1100 job losses in the gaming industry since January 1, 2026.

It seems like we talk about how we don't understand what the hell is going on with major video game publishers ever week now and we repeat that here. Weird marketing by Nintendo. whatever the hell Xbox has going on, and Ubisoft restructuring. It's all weird! I decided playing an insanely long JRPG where nothing happens would be a good idea, and Matt continued his journey through the 7th generation of consoles with some Madden on the Wii!

Welcome to level 151 of the Thoughts and Players videogame podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys discuss Ubisoft's continuing implosion and Jeff Bezos' latest venture, replacing your gaming PCs with AI and the Cloud.Support Us On Patreon | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=86254048⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us On the Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Tonight we're talking about our Ubisoft's labor practices, Avowed and Switch 2 sales numbers, Sony's new patent, 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

Click this link https://www.boot.dev?promo=KINDAFUNNY and use my code KINDAFUNNY to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. Thank you Boot.Dev for Sponsoring! Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Obsidian isn't making Outer Worlds 3 but will work on more games in the Avowed universe, despite ‘disappointing' sales - Chris Scullion @ VGChttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-03/xbox-studio-behind-grounded-outer-worlds-is-charting-new-path?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3MDEyNTc3MSwiZXhwIjoxNzcwNzMwNTcxLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUOVZUQ1BLSVVQVEowMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.-MipX4y-tgzsMMe3KXrnv4kHe71yelR3G_dYbXuLrdI&leadSource=uverify%20wall - Ubisoft union representatives call for resignation of CEO Yves Guillemot - Chris Kerr @ Game Developerhttps://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-union-representatives-call-for-resignation-of-ceo-yves-guillemot?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter - Ad - Sony patents AI-generated podcasts voiced by characters from its games - Chris Scullion @ VGC - Ex-GTA Veteran Leslie Benzies Refutes Epstein Files Allegation - Ethan Gach @ Kotaku - "The launcher sucks, let's call it what it is," Epic Game Store boss says, promising a year of big improvements to speed, new "forum-type" social features, more - Chris Tapsell @ Eurogamer - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download for Mobile | Podcast Preview | Full Timestamps Older Twitch VODs are now being uploaded to the new channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CastleSuperBeastArchive Shenmue: My Fun Was Wrong Just Skip To Nioh 3 You Are Currently Breathing In The Industry Crash The FF11 Bug That Can Only Be Fixed By The Judge's Crusade Visionary Foxcade's Netflix May Cry Watch live: twitch.tv/castlesuperbeast Go to http://buyraycon.com/superbeast for 15% off. - Go to http://hellofresh.com/superbeast10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box while supplies last. - Go to http://shopify.com/superbeast to sign up for your $1 per month trial. GDC Survey Results: One-Third of U.S. Video Game Industry Workers Were Laid Off Over the Last Two Years, GDC Study Reveals Over 50% of game developers now think generative AI is bad for the industry, a dramatic increase from just 2 years ago: 'I'd rather quit the industry than use generative AI' Ubisoft hopes 200 employees at its Paris HQ will agree to quit so it doesn't have to lay them off the regular way Keiji Inafune-founded studio dissolved. comcept shuts down - Gematsu After a server glitch, Final Fantasy 11 is dispatching Game Masters to manually assassinate bugged monsters just so the game knows they're really dead: 'God personally stepping in to correct the world itself' Jeffrey Epstein was permanently banned from Xbox Live Newly-Released MMO Ashes of Creation Left in Tatters as Senior Team Quits and Management Issues Layoff Warning — and Now Steam Is Reportedly Investigating Ashes of Creation is done. Steven Resigned. All employees are let go. THE NETFLIX DEVIL MAY CRY VIDEO (From the Visionary Mind of Adi Shankar) 'We Remain Committed and Focused': Beyond Good & Evil 2 Creative Director Gives First Statement Since Ubisoft Reorganization

This week! We catch up on the news we missed, including talking about Nintendo's Virtual Boy plans, the length of the current generation, Ubisoft canceling games, plus we talk about Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth, the Yakuza Kiwami 3 demo, Towerborne, Control, and much, much more! Join us, won't you? https://youtube.com/live/fUqTFslaXF8 Links of interest: Virtual Boy is getting 2 unreleased games Disney Afternoon coming to Switch w/2 more games Walmart image leaks more GC NSO games Tomodachi Life out in April Dispatch on Switch is censored PS6 is a long way off Xbox Developer Direct Ubisoft has canceled a bunch of games Scott Pilgrim EX out March 3 Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth Yakuza Kiwami 3 Demo Power Wash Simulator Animal Crossing New Horizons Towerborne Silent Hill f Oddworld: New n Tasty Control Greg Sewart's Extra Life Page Player One Podcast Discord Greg Streams on Twitch Joe Montana Football - Generation 16 #131 Add us in Apple Podcasts Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/p1podcast. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Running time: 01:36:37

With the chase for AI obliterating affordability in computing-related markets, it should come as no surprise that Sony may be deliberating a delay for PlayStation 6's rollout and release. But recent commentary from a well-connected financial analyst suggests that PS6's purported delay may be more substantial than we thought, perhaps precipitated by more factors than we initially thought. When does the gaming world need the next PlayStation? Could we go potentially several more years on PS5 alone? We discuss. Plus: Chris has played Highguard extensively and has a lot to say, Rockstar may take our advice and forego physical copies of GTAVI at launch to avoid spoilers, Ubisoft unions are agitating for an international strike at the publisher's many offices, MLB: The Show 26 gets its cover athlete and a release date, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Are mini-maps useful or distracting? How do we feel about Final Fantasy VII Remake's new "Streamlined Progression" update? Is New Game+ functionality catering to an older, diminishing audience? Did Dustin enjoy his romantic California getaway with Brad? This week, PrizePicks has a special Max Discount for the Big Game, live in the app now! Drake Maye just needs 1 passing yard for the Max Discount to win! Just add another player to your line up and if your picks hit you can cash in! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SACRED and use code SACRED and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! 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 Sign up for your $1 per month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/sacred Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:18:45 - Dustin's weekend away0:30:16 - The Persona concert0:42:43 - 2026 snow storm0:53:47 - Football story1:00:25 - PlayStation 6 could be delayed1:28:06 - PS5 Pro and Portal attach rates1:34:00 - Real PS4 Portable1:37:12 - Rumor that GTA VI will be digital only at launch1:50:21 - Ubisoft strike2:13:38 - MLB: The Show cover revealed2:17:03 - February PS+ games2:21:00 - What We're Playing (Front Mission 1st Remake, Castlevania Requiem, Highguard, The Exit 8, Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, Code Vein II)3:15:47 - Mini maps in games3:23:29 - FF7 Remake update3:29:17 - Should we support PlayStation live service?3:36:34 - Are huge games unsustainable?3:46:37 - Kotaku evolved?3:54:25 - Is replaying games unc coded? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weeks crew: Webby, Darren In this weeks episode we wish Peebs a happy 50th. Webby recounts meeting up with Peebs at his 50th birthday party and then we discuss the latest news including Highguard low player count, Ubisoft cancelling games, Ashes of Creation studio turmoil, Xbox losing money, UK Government taking Valve to court, Epstein was banned from Xbox Live and more... Games discussed include: Hidden Cats, Sonic Crossworlds, Total War: Warhammer 3, Arknights Endfield, The Finals, Arc Raiders, CarX Street, BF6, Granblue Fantasy Relink, Hitman, Arma Reforger, Thank Goodness you're here, GT7, Oblivion Remaster, Ball X Pit, Space Marine 2, and much more. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast

Well, we've seen our fair share of Xbox earnings reports. As expected, there's a lot of negative discourse around it, but this time there are some more troubling facts resting within these underlying numbers. As we've seen Xbox's hardware has been down for almost two years now. That continues in this quarter, so it is not much of a shocker by this point. That is if you only consider the console and not the recently released Xbox Ally. When it comes to gaming revenue as well as content and services, they're down. This is significant because this is all based on the holiday window where we usually see spending go up. In a window where they had the likes of Call Of Duty, which became the number one selling game of the month in December, they still ended up with losses. The likes of Outer Worlds 2, Keeper, or Ninja Gaiden 4 couldn't do enough, nor should they be fully expected to make up that sort of difference. The sum of it all is despite this being one of Xbox's busier holidays, they couldn't escape a loss and that comes shortly after a Game Pass price hike. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:05:04 - Snowy Dukes0:11:48 - Our workflow0:19:03 - A second Xbox Developer Direct in 2026?0:26:37 - Forza Horizon 6's pricey premium upgrade0:31:33 - State Of Decay 3 has a pulse0:39:00 - The Coalition opens up on Gears Of War: E-Day0:45:14 - Achievement overhaul inbound?0:50:53 - Xbox Q2 earnings are in1:04:48 - PS6 after 2028?1:18:45 - State Of Play and Nintendo Direct in February?1:22:57 - Beyond Good & Evil 2 has survived the Ubisoft purge1:30:26 - Indie publishers should be avoided1:42:37 - Emberville gets a release window1:45:16 - BioWare is quietly hiring for Mass Effect1:46:34 - Dragon Ball Age 1000 Announced1:56:13 - Resident Evil Requiem will not be open world2:01:17 - Code Veronica Remake is targeting H1 20272:03:31 - What We're Playing2:50:50 - Xbox realizes the most obvious thing ever3:05:22 - Brian Fargo opens up on Clockwork Revolution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick off FOLLOW UP by checking in on Elon Musk's personal dumpster fire, where the EU is investigating Grok for deepfake slop while Tesla's “unsupervised” robotaxis turned out to be supervised by literal chase cars — shocker. At least some of you are getting Siri settlement crumbs in your bank accounts, though you could probably double it betting against Musk's worthless promises on Polymarket.Transitioning to IN THE NEWS, Tesla is killing off the Model S and X to build robots while sales crater, proving that mixing hard-right politics with EV sales is a brilliant move for the balance sheet. Meanwhile, the corporate bloodbath continues with massive layoffs at Ubisoft, Vimeo (courtesy of the Bending Spoons buzzsaw), and Amazon, because “removing bureaucracy” is apparently HR-speak for 16,000 families losing their livelihoods. If that's not enough, Google is settling yet another privacy suit for $135 million, the EU is threatening to weaponize its tech sovereignty against the US, and the Trump administration wants Gemini to write federal regulations—because if there's one thing we want drafting airline safety rules, it's a hallucinating chatbot.Still IN THE NEWS, Waymo is under federal investigation for passing school buses and hitting children, while South Korea's new AI laws manage to please absolutely no one. Record labels are suing Anna's Archive for a cool $13 trillion—roughly three times the GDP of India—and the Winklevoss twins have finally admitted that NFTs are dead by shuttering Nifty Gateway.We pivot to MEDIA CANDY, where the Patriots and Seahawks are heading to Super Bowl 60, and the Winter Olympics are descending on Milan. We're doing the math on the Starfleet Academy timeline, celebrating the return of Ted Lasso and Shrinking, and trying to decide if Henry Cavill is the second coming of Timothy Dalton in the Highlander reboot. Plus, Jessica Jones is back in the Daredevil: Born Again trailer, and Colin Farrell's Sugar is returning to explain that wild noir twist we all totally saw coming.In APPS & DOODADS, the TikTok Armageddon is upon us as the new US owners break the app and drive everyone to UpScrolled, while Native Instruments enters insolvency, leaving our music-making dreams in restructuring limbo. Apple is dropping AirTag 2 with precision finding for your watch, which is great for finding the keys you lost while doom-scrolling.We wrap up with THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, featuring the new Muppets trailer and Steve Whitmire's deep thoughts on the state of the felt, plus a look at the artisans in Disneyland Handcrafted. Finally, Looney Tunes finds a new home on Turner Classic Movies, proving that the classics never die—they just move to a cable channel your parents actually watch. Dave finally learns about the Insta360 camera, a countertop dishwasher but no Animal Crackers, and a guide to gas masks and googles... for no particular reason.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.SquareSpace - go to squarespace.com/GRUMPY for a free trial. And when you're ready to launch, use code GRUMPY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.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/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/731Watch the episode at https://youtu.be/B54je_oJWjMFOLLOW UPThe EU is investigating Grok and X over potentially illegal deepfakesPeople on Polymarket Are Making a Fortune by Betting Against Elon Musk's Famously Worthless PromisesElon Musk Made Tesla Fans Think Unsupervised Robotaxis Had Arrived. They Can't Find ThemTesla Quietly Pauses Its “Unsupervised” Robotaxi Rides as Reality Sets InApple Siri settlement payments hitting bank accounts. What to know.IN THE NEWSTesla bet big on Elon Musk. His politics continue to haunt it.With Tesla Revenue and Profits Down, Elon Musk Plays Up SafetyTesla Kills Models S and XUbisoft proposes even more layoffs after last week's studio closures and game cancellationsVimeo lays off most of its staff just months after being bought by private equity firmAmazon Laying Off 16,000 as It Increases ‘Ownership' and Removes ‘Bureaucracy'Report Says the E.U. Is Gearing Up to Weaponize Europe's Tech Industry Against the U.S.Google will pay $135 million to settle illegal data collection lawsuitGDPR Enforcement TrackerNTSB will investigate why Waymo's robotaxis are illegally passing school busesWaymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa MonicaVideo shows Waymo vehicle slam into parked cars in Echo ParkTrump admin reportedly plans to use AI to write federal regulationsSouth Korea's ‘world-first' AI laws face pushback amid bid to become leading tech powerSpotify and Big 3 Record Labels Sue Anna's Archive for $13 Trillion (!) Alleging TheftAmazon converting some Fresh supermarkets, Go stores to Whole Foods locationsSEC agrees to dismiss case over crypto lending by Winklevoss' GeminiWinklevoss Twins Shut Down NFT Marketplace in Another Sign Crypto Art Is DeadMEDIA CANDYPlur1busShrinkingA Knight of the Seven KingdomsStealHow to watch the 2026 Super Bowl: Patriots vs. Seahawks channel, where to stream and moreWinter Olympics: How to watch, schedule of events, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Milano Cortina gamesWait, So When Is 'Starfleet Academy' Set, Anyway?The First ‘Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Trailer Brings Back Jessica JonesMarvel Television's Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 | Teaser TrailerTed Lasso Gets Kicked Back to Apple TVThere Can Only Be One First Look at the ‘Highlander' RebootColin Farrell's Detective Show ‘Sugar' Will Finally Have to Address that Wild Twist This SummerAPPS & DOODADSTikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest ChangesTikTok users freak out over app's 'immigration status' collection — here's what it meansTikTok's New US Owners Are Off to a Very Rocky StartTikTok Data Center Outage Triggers Trust Crisis for New US OwnersYes, TikTok is still broken for many peopleSocial network UpScrolled sees surge in downloads following TikTok's US takeoverNative Instruments enters into insolvency proceedings, leaving its future uncertainWispr FlowAirTag 2: Three tidbits you might have missedTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingThe Muppet Show | Official Trailer | Disney+Steve Whitmire, former Kermit the Frog performer, has written a long, thoughtful piece about the current stae of the Muppets.Disneyland Handcrafted‘Looney Tunes' Has Found a New Home: Turner Classic MoviesThe Dark Side of Scooby DooA Disturbing (Yet Convincing) Theory Reveals There Were Never Any "Monsters" In Scooby DooCartoon Conspiracy Theory | Scooby Doo and The Gang Are Draft Dodgers?!Producing A Multi-Person Interview With An Insta360 CameraA listener on Mastodon pointed out that The Verge had a story on countertop dishwashersA Demonstrator's Guide to Gas Masks and GogglesEmma RepairsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster.Join at RocketMoney.com/KINDAFUNNY' Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - After Going Gold, Crimson Desert Developer Deep in Optimization Phase 'To Make the Game Run as Good as It Possibly Can' Before Launch - Wesley Yin-Poole @ IGN - A Nintendo Direct is reportedly coming next week, dedicated to Partner games - Andy Robinson @ VGC - Ad - Google rolls out prototype of Project Genie, an AI tool which generates playable worlds - Chris Scullion @ VGC - Wee News! - Nintendo comments on Dispatch's Nintendo Switch 2 censorship - Jordan Middler @ VGC - Director assures Ubisoft ‘remains committed' to Beyond Good & Evil 2, despite recent upheaval - Andy Robinson @ VGC - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who says the year is starting slowly? In Patch Notes, Ben and Matt break down the release of hot-button free-to-play shooter 'Highguard,' the latest signs of decline at Ubisoft, and highlights from Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct. Then they go on a Side Quest to discuss Matt's panic purchase of a gaming PC before reaching their Main Quest: spoiler-free recommendations for four indie gems from January (their Game of the Young Year, 'Cairn,' plus 'Mio: Memories in Orbit,' 'TR-49,' and 'Perfect Tides: Station to Station'). After that, they play Mash or Pass with new big-screen adaptation 'Return to Silent Hill.' Finally, Ben brings on gaming YouTube legend Markiplier to discuss his horror adaptation: the self-financed film ‘Iron Lung.' Email us at ringerversegaming@gmail.com! Patch Notes: ‘Highguard' launch, Ubisoft restructuring and Xbox (4:06) Side Quest: Matt James is a PC gamer! (22:08) Main Quest: January Gems (26:32) 'Cairn' (28:53) 'Mio: Memories in Orbit' (40:45) 'TR-49' (43:53) Perfect Tides: 'Station to Station' (45:41)Mash or Pass: 'Return to Silent Hill' (49:03) The Markiplier Interview (01:02:31) Host: Ben LindberghGuest: Matt James and MarkiplierProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices