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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

Why can't you see penises in Dispatch for the Switch 2?? Cause Nintendo...I mean, AdHoc said so? We also talk about Ubisoft cleaning house, a PlayStation Portal pitch from Andre and Luigi, and the recent Xbox Direct and what we think about Fable. Good news everyone, your Tomodachi can marry whomever they want! Take that DAD!Theme Song by David WiseTo support our show and get exclusive access to over 75 bonus episodes, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hairofthedogcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us: Blue.Sky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/hairofthedogcast.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @hairofthedogcast E-Mail: Hairofthedogcast@gmail.comWrite us a review! We appreciate your support!We are part of the Dogcast Network! Check out our other podcasts on most podcast listening platforms. Hair of the Dogcast - The flagship podcast that features gaming news, wishlist previews, and deep dives into what we've been playingRaw Dogs - Deep dives into the video games we loveZombie Dogs - Your favorite Resident Evil podcast, talking about everything within the Resident Evil universePopcorn Dogs - Deep dives into movies. Maybe your favorite movie has its own episode! Elden Dogs - The deepest of dives into the Elden Ring universeRetroXP - Solo podcast centered around the retro video game universe, all the way up to the Generation 7 systems

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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

Once again our main focus this week is the struggle against ICE's reign of terror. Beyond Minneapolis, the working class outrage at the crimes of DHS exploded into a nationwide shutdown. In our main story we discuss the implications of this growing movement for trade unionism and the broader struggle for working class political power. Before we get to that however, we start with headlines from CUNY, Ubisoft, Trader Joe's, PAME and Starbucks. Beyond the nationwide political struggle this week were two major stories we also wanted to cover. First we check in on the fight to preserve the gains of the last two decades by the working class in Bolivia. And we also check in on the largest *economic* strike in the country, as 31,000 healthcare workers walked out once again at Kaiser Permanente. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

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

Dois jogos inéditos de Virtual Boy estarão disponíveis quando a plataforma for lançada no Nintendo Switch Online. Essa foi parte da notícia dada pela Nintendo, que detalhou a data e quando veremos os diferentes jogos no serviço. A edição também tem conversa sobre a greve que está sendo organizada por sindicatos que representam trabalhadores da Ubisoft, em resposta à reestruturação da qual falamos semana passada.Participantes:Heitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:05:00 - Dois jogos inéditos de Virtual Boy serão lançados no Nintendo Switch Online16:00 - No Switch, Dispatch existe apenas na forma censurada23:00 - Sindicatos que representam trabalhadores da Ubi estão convocando uma greve34:00n - Rápidas e curtasVai comprar jogos na Nuuvem? Use o link de afiliado do Overloadr!Use nosso link de filiado ao fazer compras na Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz breaks down Ubisoft's 2026 major reset—a sweeping organizational, operational, and portfolio overhaul announced to reclaim creative leadership and restore sustainable growth under CEO Yves Guillemot.Ubisoft has restructured into five decentralized Creative Houses, each with full ownership over specific genres and brands: Vantage Studios (CH1) scales AAA franchises like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six; CH2 focuses on competitive/co-op shooters including The Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell; CH3 handles live-service titles such as For Honor, The Crew, Riders Republic, Brawlhalla, and Skull & Bones; CH4 drives immersive fantasy and narrative games with Anno, Might & Magic, Rayman, Prince of Persia, and Beyond Good & Evil; CH5 targets casual/family-friendly experiences like Just Dance, mobile hits, and licensed titles.This shift addresses escalating AAA costs, market competition, and trends toward mobile and Games-as-a-Service, prioritizing open-world adventures and GaaS-native experiences while investing in player-facing generative AI.The reset includes significant cuts: employee count reduced to 17,097 (from 20,729 in 2022, a net loss of 3,633), selective studio closures (including Halifax and Stockholm), and a "final" €200 million savings push, with €234 million more planned over two years. Six games canceled (including Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake and unannounced titles), seven delayed (potentially impacting Assassin's Creed projects and Beyond Good & Evil 2), and four new IPs in development (including March of Giants).Financially, expect short-term hits in FY2026-2027: €386 million gross margin reduction, €650 million R&D depreciation, and €350 million net bookings drop. A mandatory five-day in-office policy has sparked internal unrest and backlash against leadership.Analytic Dreamz explores the implications for Ubisoft's future, from agile decision-making and long-term sustainability to employee sentiment and investor reactions in this in-depth analysis.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

This week's episode features a new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, not-so-great news for Xbox, more Ubisoft nonsense, and a whole bunch of games--including Rightfully, Beary Arms, Look Mum No Computer, Apartment No 129, Heroes Battle Awakening, Hextreme Void, and Roguematch : The Extraplanar Invasion. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

Jogamos as primeiras horas de Resident Evil Requiem, nos perdemos entre os mecanismos de TR-49 e tentamos nos encontrar em Perfect Tides: Station to Station. No Xbox Developer Direct, o anúncio de Kiln e as novidades de Fable, Forza Horizon 6 e Beast of Reincarnation. Na reestruturação da Ubisoft, o cancelamento do remake de Prince of Persia e mais! Comece seu dia com a INSIDER #insiderstore Nosso cupom: JOGABILIDADE 00:10:53: Xbox Developer Direct 2026 00:12:27: Kiln 00:20:13: Forza Horizon 6 00:25:54: Beast of Reincarnation 00:37:28: Fable 00:54:57: Cancelamentos e adiamentos na Ubisoft 01:20:43: Detalhes sobre a terceira parte do remake de Final Fantasy VII 01:29:13:Tengu jogou Resident Evil Requiem 01:51:13: TR-49 02:15:08: Perfect Tides: Station to Station 02:36:54: Perguntas dos ouvintes 02:49:55: Finalmentes: SPOILERS de Terror em Silent Hill: Regresso para o Inferno 02:58:32: Spoilers do JOGO Silent Hill 2 Contribua | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch | Contato

From story books, to the streets of Japan and all the way up to the stars! Xbox hits us with a Developer Direct featuring Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, Kiln and still very much alive Fable. We take off and land amongst the stars with the latest Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer.  Plus, our game of the week is Pokémon or Celestial Body? Pedal to the metal and full throttle into this episode of the GoGCast. What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:50) Game On: Pokémon Or Celestial Body? (00:25:55) This Week's News (00:35:45) Ubisoft job cuts and canceled projects (00:35:45) Xbox Developer Direct Jan 2026 (00:43:20) Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct (01:03:55) Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:20) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Send us a textIn this episode...--> Ubisoft is following up last week's "portfolio reset" of canceled and delayed games with the announcement that it's exploring eliminating 200 roles at its Paris headquarters through a "voluntary mutual termination agreement," along with a pledge to double down on “player-facing Generative AI.”--> The upcoming Fable reboot has 1,000 "handcrafted" NPCs, and you can apparently marry every single one of them.--> Valve needed to "verify" footage of the alien orgy in the new Earth Must Die before it was allowed to launch on Steam.--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, TriviaWe love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw- Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com- Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest**Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378Hosts: donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersviewOpening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show

The slam of winter weather caused Sean and Marc to delay the podcast recording this week. Still, we are here discussing what's going on in gaming, which is predominantly focused on two entities, Xbox and Ubisoft. Xbox had its Developer Direct 2026 last week and showed off some interesting things for both Forza Horizon 6 and Fable, with one getting the rumored May 19 release date and the other stuck on an Autumn release window. Did the broadcast do anything to get them more excited for these two flagship titles? And what about the other two games that were shown? The duo discusses their thoughts. Also, Ubisoft followed up on all of the talk from last week to introduce an entire restructuring plan that includes teams split among five creative houses. The cancellation of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, the reveal of what Vantage Studios will actually be doing and the prospect of more layoffs at an already over-inflated company. Plus, Sean has thoughts on Escape From Ever After, Cairn, and Steel Century Groove, Marc has been playing the Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta Remake, the fallout from High Guard's release, and is the hate justified?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/U5jDM8mQ84YListen as a podcast and give us a review on these platforms... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/ Check out other W2M Network Shows Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/hZAZuRm5_tQRadulich in Broadcasting's 28 Years Late: The Bone Temple Review: https://youtube.com/live/ri3T9GlqKYkRadulich in Broadcasting's Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Review: https://youtube.com/live/bsN0GmgYWBoFollow on X (Twitter), Blue Sky, Instagram & TikTokSean on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/W2MSeanSean on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/w2msean.bsky.socialSean on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sgarmer05Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgarmer05/Marc on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HumanityPlagueFollow Us on all W2M Network Social Media Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetworkFollow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Tonight's topics:- Highguard is a massive disaster- Xbox has brutal Q2 report- Ubisoft launches voluntary redundancy process- One-third of U.S. game industry workers were laid off- Grand Theft Auto 6 may not have a physical version on day one to avoid leaks- Helldivers 2 has now sold over 20 million copies- Resident Evil Requiem hands-on impressionsThanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Nathan Lawrence talk about a couple of older games they've been revisiting. The Games they've been playing this week include Dispatch, Red Dead Redemption 2, Batman: Arkham City (GOTY) / Batman: Arkham Origins, Highguard, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Metroid Prime 4, and Fallout 4 / Fallout: New Vegas. Over in the news the Xbox Showcase shows off titles like Fable and Forza, Ubisoft announces a major restructure with layoffs and studio changes, and rumours suggest GTA VI may launch as digital-only. This episode goes for 2 hours and 45 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:03:10 – Fallout 4 / Fallout: New Vegas 00:25:38 – Metroid Prime 4 00:33:35 – Marvel's Spider-Man 2 01:10:04 – Highguard 01:23:38 – Batman: Arkham City (GOTY) / Batman: Arkham Origins 01:44:15 – Red Dead Redemption 2 01:57:42 – Dispatch 02:13:42 – News 02:33:45 – Weekly Plugs 02:38:44 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/badbit ****** This week on The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast, we square up the news and tackle some of the biggest stories shaping the future of gaming. We start with reports claiming Grand Theft Auto 6 may not launch with a physical edition, as Take-Two and Rockstar allegedly consider a digital-only release to prevent leaks. We discuss what this could mean for collectors, retail, and GTA 6's already sky-high expectations. Next, we dig into new analyst predictions suggesting the PlayStation 6 may be delayed longer than expected, potentially extending the PS5 generation well into the next decade. We debate whether the PS5 still has untapped potential and what features the PS6 would actually need to feel like a true generational leap. We also cover reports that a PlayStation State of Play is locked in for February, what Sony might show, and whether titles like Marvel's Wolverine, Saros, and Marathon could appear. On the industry side, we break down Ubisoft worker unions calling for a global strike, following layoffs, studio closures, and a push to end remote work. We discuss what this says about the current state of the games industry. Plus, we react to the Microsoft Developer Direct, Xbox's declining revenue numbers, discourse surrounding new releases, Nintendo Switch censorship concerns, and a packed slate of Flash News, including MLB The Show 26, PS Plus February games, and more. We wrap up with Whatcha Been Playin'?, community questions, and plenty of classic Trophy Room discourse.

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С вами снова лучший подкаст про игры, технологии, интернет, ИИ, машины, аниме и прочие гиковские штуки – Завтракаст. А также ваши трое виртуальных друзей Дима, Тимур и Максим, которые будут вас развлекать несколько часов к ряду, пристегнитесь!

Ubisoft layoffs point to deeper problems in AAA, a16z fund performance shows VC money tightening up, and TikTok's future as a growth channel for games looks far less certain — from ownership issues to slowing ads and algorithm risk. We talk about what this means for user acquisition, why AI video apps are starting to matter, concerns around GDC attendance and safety, The New York Times stepping into mobile games, and why monetizing word games remains so hard. We also cover the launch of High Guard and wrap up with what to watch next as the industry enters its next reset.00:00 Welcome01:49 Meeting Mihir Va from EA05:50 PGC Recap and Rumors17:23 Ubisoft Layoffs and Critique21:28 A16Z Fund Performance Analysis30:44 TikTok's New American Entity31:18 TikTok's Impact on the Gaming Industry31:51 Ownership and Future of TikTok in the US33:37 Concerns Over Content Moderation and Algorithm34:36 TikTok's Stagnation and Advertising Decline35:36 Emerging Threats: AI Video Apps38:31 GDC Attendance and Safety Concerns43:46 New York Times Enters the Mobile Gaming Market49:36 Challenges in Monetizing Word Games52:13 Launch and Reception of High Guard57:33 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

This episode of the America's Work Force Union Podcast explores two critical fronts in the modern labor movement: the massive mobilization for civil rights in Minneapolis and the rapidly evolving union landscape of the video game industry. As of January 29, 2026, Minnesota is at the center of a national crisis following the tragic death of Alex Pretti, a VA nurse and AFGE member, while video game workers across the globe prepare for a historic international strike at Ubisoft. Part 1: Minneapolis Labor Federation Mobilizes Against ICE Guest: Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou, President of the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (AFL-CIO)   Following the Day of Truth and Freedom on Jan. 23, Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou joins the show to discuss a community in motion. Despite subzero temperatures, an estimated 90,000 people rallied in Minneapolis to demand an end to ICE's "occupation" of local neighborhoods. Key Discussion Points: The Scale of Resistance: Why nearly 100,000 people marched in -23°F weather and how the Target Center became a hub for solidarity within 48 hours. The Death of Alex Pretti: A look at the tragic killing of the AFGE Local 3669 member and why labor leaders argue that current enforcement tactics are making workplaces and communities less safe. Building a Defense: The surge in Constitutional Observer and nonviolent action trainings, which have tripled in participation as union members choose preparation over retreat. Economic Blackout: How 1,000 small businesses stood with labor while major corporations remained silent. "The resilience of our community is so strong right now. You cannot go into a neighborhood that is not self-organizing." — Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou Part 2: United Videogame Workers-CWA & The Future of Gaming Guests: Vlada Monakhova (Montreal) & Anna Webster (Los Angeles), United Videogame Workers-CWA (Local 9433) The "dream job" of game development is facing a reality check. With United Videogame Workers (UVW-CWA) nearing 600 members since its March 2025 launch, organizers are proving that even "creatives" need the power of a union contract. Key Discussion Points: The Ubisoft Strike: Details on the February 10-12 international walkout called by five unions in response to studio closures and the 5-day return-to-office mandate.   The "Art Factory" Myth: Shifting the industry mindset from "passion-driven" to "worker-led" to combat exploitation and $200M cost-cutting plans. Contract Wins & AI Protections: How workers at Blizzard, Bethesda, and Sega are securing rights over generative AI and winning residual payments for game releases. GDC Festival of Gaming 2026: UVW's plans for a major presence at the San Francisco event (March 9-13) to organize the next generation of developers. Take Action & Resources: Listen to the full episode to hear the firsthand accounts of these labor leaders. Support Minneapolis Labor: Contact the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation for nonviolent action training. Join the Gaming Movement: Are you a developer or freelancer? Connect with United Videogame Workers-CWA to protect your career. Keywords: Union Rights 2026, Minneapolis ICE Protests, Alex Pretti AFGE, United Videogame Workers, Ubisoft Strike 2026, CWA Local 9433, Labor Podcast, Collective Bargaining AI.

Ubisoft employees fight for their jobs. Also, Witcher 4, Fable, GTA 6, and Ren & Stimpy. All that plus more this week on the Game Fix Show. Follow us @GameFixShow

We finally have a release date for Forza Horizon 6, and at the same time saw that Game Freak can do more than Pokémon. Steam is facing a massive lawsuit in the UK, will it hold? Plus Sinners sweeps the Oscar noms, Dragon Ball celebrates its 40th in style, and there were more Trailers then you could shake a stick at this past week.

Ubisoft odstartoval nový rok masivním propouštěním, zavíráním studií a rušením projektů, které mimo jiné odskákal i remake Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Kromě toho se pobavíme taky o očekávaných hrách, které se ukázaly na Xbox Directu. Ve studiu se sejde Šárka, Aleš a Jakub.

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We kick off the new year by catching up on January's biggest pop culture and gaming stories—this time joined by returning guests Vintage Macaroni and Roo Ryder. From massive franchise shakeups to industry-wide pivots that could ripple for years, January came in hot. From Hawkins to Pandora, RPG revivals to studio restructures, we break it all down and wrap it up with a rapid-fire rundown of everything else you might've missed.• The final season of Stranger Things: fan response, backlash, and what Netflix does next • Ubisoft's wave of cancellations and delays—and what it signals about the industry • Fable's long-awaited return, first gameplay impressions, and expectations • The expanding legacy of James Cameron's Avatar and plans for up to seven films • One Piece live-action season two updates and rising confidence in the adaptation • Casting rumors and reactions for the live-action God of War series • Kathleen Kennedy's exit from Lucasfilm and what it means for Star Wars • Netflix and MAPPA's partnership and the future of anime streaming • Ted season two returning and the unexpected longevity of the franchise • Lightning-round pop culture headlines we couldn't ignoreCheck out Roo's website here: https://www.rooryder.com // Roo's LinktreeFind Vintage Macaroni here: https://www.instagram.com/vintagemacaroni/

This episode we're looking at the new F2P shooter, Highguard, and if it lives up to the hype brought by Keighley and The Game Awards, talk about what Marathon looks to offer and how it should or should not differentiate itself from Arc Raiders. After that, we look at rumors of a February State of Play, GTA 6 possibly avoiding a physical release at launch, Ubisoft cancelling multiple games and more! Join us! New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course the podcast! https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions: X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd Email: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com PSN ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Chris - Figz21k ------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 2:28 - Question: Why is Keighley Pushing Highguard So Hard? 13:34 - Chris's Time w/ Highguard 33:22 - Playing Hitman: Blood Money in 2026 44:27 - What Excites About Marathon Compared to Arc Raiders? 1:08:43 - Question: Any Old Games We Go Back to the Well With? 1:15:39 - State of Play Rumored for February 1:20:11 - GTA 6 to Delay Physical Edition to Avoid Leaks? 1:30:48 - Xbox to be More Consistent w/ PS5 Releases 1:35:39 - Ubisoft Cancel Sands of Time Remake 1:48:25 - FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Stay on Unreal Engine 4 1:57:09 - Question: Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest? 2:06:49 - Question: Best/Worst Looking Console? -------------------------------------

This week, Chancletamangu makes his triumphant return to talk all about Highguard's release, Prince of Persia's cancellation, and much more!  Check out Youtube.com/@wetalkaboutgames for more of Mando's content! Timecodes What we're playing - 6:02 Highguard release and shadowdrop - 22:53 Prince of Persia: Sands of Time and 5 other Ubisoft games cancelled - 41:38 News spotlight - 51:34   Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!

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On this week's episode of the PixelPlay Podcast, the trio talk about a myriad of topics, ranging from Ubisoft's recent cancellations, Highguard's release, Rockstar opting to pull back physical copies at the launch of GTA VI, and the recent Xbox Developer Direct, including Fable and the new Forza Horizon. Join Kaylan, Adam and Chris as they delve into the big news stories in the gaming industry, as well as gush and rant about the past, present and future in video games!https://linktr.ee/pixelplaypodcastJoin us in our Discord! - https://discord.gg/j2bN8YCmXKWant to send us a mail to be read on future podcasts? Message us at askpixelplay@gmail.com!Follow us on Twitter! - http://twitter.com/pixelplaycastFollow us on Instagram! - http://instagram.com/pixelplaycastiiThe podcast is also available on the following audio platforms:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pixelplaycastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pixelplay/id1550323949?uo=4Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/pixelplayGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80OGU3MzVhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/vfmf63oyRadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/pixelplay-WD52oESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QZ98ZfjnPxNeQUajg0UM4Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/pixelplay Our Intro Music ///Epic Song by BoxCat Games https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bo...​Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_epic-song​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/yjh43qblURI​#fable #highguard #gta6

The Gi crew discuss the recent Xbox Direct showcase with Beast of Reincarnation and Fable, Ubisoft going broke, Marathon, EX33 surpassing Elden Ring and more!

In this episode, Greg and Colan break down the surprising success of Hytale after its departure from Riot Games, the strategic restructuring at Ubisoft, and the evolving multi-platform future of Xbox. Colan provides a deep-dive "dissertation" on the three eras of Riot Games publishing and explains why the studio may be "trapped by its own success".Key Discussion Points1. The Hytale Miracle: From Cancellation to Chart-Topper The Buyback: After Riot Games effectively shuttered the project, the original founders bought back the rights and launched into Early Access. Market Dominance: Within its first weeks, Hytale ranked #4 in search and #9 on Twitch, commanding roughly 2.5% of the total gaming market. The China Factor: Colan highlights the massive "opportunity cost" for Riot/Tencent, noting that Hytale could have been a native competitor to Minecraft in a Chinese market with over 700 million accounts.2. The Evolution (and Stagnation) of Riot Games Publishing The Golden Era (2019-2020): Riot enjoyed a historic run with "heaters" like Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and Legends of Runeterra. The "Trapped" Success: Colan argues that Riot is now bloated by the weight of its own success; the immense resources required to maintain massive live-service hits prevents them from taking bold risks on new IP. Riot Forge Lessons: Why Riot's attempt to release smaller "love letters" to the community failed to act as a funnel for new players.3. Ubisoft's Strategic Reset Cancellations & Restructuring: Ubisoft has canceled six games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, while mandating a 5-day return-to-office policy. The Global Shift: An analysis of why game development is shifting from expensive hubs like California to subsidized regions like Riyadh.4. The Shooter Landscape: Highguard vs. Marathon Highguard's Attention Deficit: Despite viral memes, the game lacks measurable player attention, making it a high-risk launch in a genre dominated by Apex and Overwatch. The Case for Marathon: Colan remains "bullish" on Bungie's Marathon, predicting it will successfully claim a "bronze medal" spot in the extraction shooter hierarchy.Featured Quotes"Riot is first-in-class at maintaining live ecosystems, but that success becomes a weight. Why risk anything when you have a thing you can monetize forever?" — Colan NeeseResources & Links Colan's Newsletter: Subscribe to "Patch Notes" on Substack or LinkedIn for the full dissertation on Riot's publishing history. Player Driven Workshop: Sign up for next week's player experience session at PlayerDriven.io. DICE Summit 2026: Catch Greg and Colan live in Las Vegas next month.

A Ubisoft enfim detalhou seu processo de reestruturação, do qual já falava há meses, desde que começou a formar uma parceria com a Tencent. Essa reestruturação, claro, também resultou no cancelamento e adiamento de jogos, além de demissões e fechamentos de estúdios. Fora Ubi, também falamos do que apareceu no Xbox Developer Direct, que teve como surpresa Kiln, novo trabalho da Double Fine.Participantes:Heitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:03:00 - Ubisoft anuncia grande reestruturação com demissões e fechamento de estúdios22:00 - Fable, Kiln e o que mais apareceu no Xbox Developer Direct38:00 - Anunciaram um novo Life is Strange com a Max e a Chloe44:00 - Rápidas e curtasVai comprar jogos na Nuuvem? Use o link de afiliado do Overloadr!Use nosso link de filiado ao fazer compras na Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the start of My Perfect Console's fourth season, we revisit a classic early episode with the reclusive game designer, Phil Fish.Phil studied game design in Montreal and, after a brief stint working at Ubisoft, left to begin work on a game of his own, a platformer that combined the art style of the Super Nintendo classics of his youth, with perspective-shifting innovations of his own.Six years in the making, Fez launched in 2012 to near universal acclaim, part of the first wave of so-called indie games. After featuring heavily in the film documentary Indie Game: the Movie, my guest, who is passionately outspoken, became the subject of co-ordinated online attacks, which culminated in his retreat from public platforms, nearly a decade ago.Become a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsoleTake the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gi crew discuss the recent Xbox Direct showcase with Beast of Reincarnation and Fable, Ubisoft going broke, Marathon, EX33 surpassing Elden Ring and more!

We kick things off by mapping out the 2026 gaming calendar—not with rankings, but with a realistic survival guide. From early-year sequel grinds like Nioh 3 and Resident Evil Requiem, to spring's speed-and-stealth energy with Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light, and all the way to an end-of-year showdown between Fable and Grand Theft Auto VI, we talk through when these games hit, which ones demand your time, and where busy gamers might actually squeeze them in. Along the way, we call out wildcards, potential shadow drops, and the titles we're most excited—and most scared—to make room for.From there, we pivot into a deep-dive discussion on South of Midnight, a game with one of the most striking art styles and soundtracks in recent memory, but a gameplay loop that struggles to keep up with its ambition. We debate whether incredible vibes, music, and world-building can carry a repetitive “walk, fight, repeat” structure, and ask the tough question: would this experience have been better as a short animated series than a full-length game?We close the episode with two heavy conversations: first, a brutally honest look at Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and whether hyper-realism has crossed the line from immersive to exhausting, especially for players with limited time. Then we zoom out to the industry level, breaking down Ubisoft's massive shakeup—cancelled games, creative restructuring, controversial AI initiatives, and a stock crash that raises real concerns about the publisher's future. Is this a painful but necessary reset, or the beginning of the end? As always, we leave it to you: which games define your 2026, how much realism is too much, and is Ubisoft still worth believing in?Show Notes:0:46 - Housekeeping2:36 - GTA VI, Fable, and the 2026 Games We Can't Miss59:31 - South of Midnight: A 10/10 World in a 6/10 Game1:26:09 - Is Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 TOO Realistic to Be Fun?1:45:36 - Ubisoft at the Crossroads — Can They Still Win?2:09:35 - Upcoming Video Game Releases Become a part of the conversation! If you donate $1 or more on Patreon you can get exclusive access to the Patreon-only chat and channels on the server. Visit our website to find our social channels, check past podcasts and donate to the show.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see all of our latest videos as they drop. Credits:"Blue Groove Deluxe" by BlueFoxMusic on audiojungle.netWoman Announcer - Ariana Guerra; Actress"Wisdom" by Super Nostalgia 64

On this week's Arcade, Uno stays locked into the endgame of Hades II, using downtime to tackle challenge runs and long-term upgrades. He also returns to Silent Hill f, gaining a new appreciation for its combat. Meanwhile, Chugs wraps up a packed slate of games, finishing Pokémon Legends Z-A and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. He also braves the psychological horror of Broken Lore: Unfollow and starts exploring the beautiful Metroidvania world of MIO: Memories in Orbit.In gaming news, the boys unpack everything shown during Xbox Developer Direct 2026, from Forza Horizon 6 to Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation, Kiln and the long-awaited Fable reboot. They also talk about the latest Resident Evil Requiem showcase, Ubisoft canceling multiple projects including Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Street Fighter 6's Year 3 update featuring Kenny Omega's motion capture work as Alex.AEW SP Signature Edition: https://bit.ly/4srGApc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's sode, we're back baby! Blursties are over, the holidays are over, the new year is over, and all that's left is…the rest of January! Ubisoft is crashing and burning, GameStop is closing hundreds of stores, and the CEO of Epic Games comes out in support of AI child porn. Then we gush about Planet Crafter Toxicity until you turn off the episode. It's gonna be a good one! 

 The Ubisoft that we knew is dead. In its place, a new structure has emerged, a federalized series of five "Creative Houses," each with its own studios, IP, revenue flow, and responsibilities. Ultimately, it's the new Ubisoft's way of giving their employees all the leeway they need to make great stuff. But then again, you know what they say about getting too much rope. Will the once-great French publisher survive and thrive again? One thing's for sure: The old way of doing things has long been a nonstarter. Other news this week includes a March 5th release date for Marathon, the spinning-off of Sony's TV business, more Xbox games en route to PS5, cumulative 2025 software sales data for the American market, and more. We then end things -- as we always do -- with six listener inquiries from our beloved audience. When should we expect word on Persona 6? Will we replay Returnal in preparation for Saros? How should Naughty Dog navigate the choppy marketing waters surrounding Intergalactic? Will Colin survive the upcoming winter storm? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:25:27 - Prayers for Gene0:32:11 - Colin preparing for snow0:41:07 - Isla Vanal0:46:21 - Burrito mishap0:54:08 - Ubisoft details their reorganization1:45:56 -  Sony spins-off TV business1:59:01 - Marathon has a release date2:13:37 - Four new Xbox games coming to PlayStation2:39:02 - ThiGames made a lot of money2:40:40 - December 2025 Circana data2:48:57 - Crimson Desert goes gold2:49:16 - Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake coming2:49:47 - What We've Been Playing (Mega Man 11, Front Mission 1st Remake, Jak & Daxter, Kingdom Hearts 23:05:59 - Naughty Dog noise3:14:58 - Settings unexplored in gaming3:19:46 - When will we see Persona 6?3:23:47 - How long will Highguard last?3:32:55 - Plans for Saros3:35:50 - Trendy tropes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff and Christian welcome Imran Khan from Restart.run back to the show this week to discuss the latest Xbox Developer Direct featuring Fable and Forza Horizon 6, and Ubisoft's massive restructuring that led to game cancelations and delays.The Playlist:Imran:  Ace Attorney Investigations 2, Big HopsChristian: Dispatch episodes 3 and 4Jeff: Blightstone, Escape from Ever After, Hack & ClimbParting Gifts!

Everything from Forza Horizon 6 and Kiln to Beast Of Reincarnation and Fable was shown off here! While the other games made their own noise, the Dukes (including Gene Park) were most captured by Fable. Judging by the noise online, so were many, many other people. For the first time in a long time, it feels like Xbox has a broadly appealing hit on their hands. Playground Games showed off everything from combat and choices to the economic and social simulation elements that always made Fable such a joy to play. With this comes the new introduction of "Living Population" where 1,000 NPCs all have their own hobbies, schedules, voice actors, and conversations. This is all designed to bring to life the replacement for Fable's famous morality system in the form of a reputation system that is similar to what is seen in Fable 3. Are there any snags for the Dukes with these changes? What has us most hyped? It's time to dive into what is now one of the most anticipated games of 2026. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:12:57 - Forza Horizon 60:20:04 - Beast Of Reincarnation0:29:07 - Kiln0:39:05 - Fable1:30:56 - Ubisoft undergoes massive shakeup1:43:10 - Fallout TV show thoughts so far2:22:05 - What We're Playing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 511 - Xbox's annual Developer Direct offers a strong look at four promising new games for 2026. Square Enix cashes out with one more Life is Strange. Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia, and we check out the December sales charts. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-forza-6-148917620 00:00 - Intro 02:37 - Life is Strange: Reunion 16:53 - Ubisoft Cancellations and Restructuring 35:17 - Forza Horizon 6 39:52 - Beast of Reincarnation 45:36 - Kiln 52:09 - Fable 01:00:53 - A Word from Our Sponsors 01:04:00 - December Sales Report 01:18:26 - My One Thing 01:27:41 - L&R: Germany's Top Selling of 2025 01:32:06 - L&R: The Best Button 01:37:54 - L&R: Outside the Box 01:44:00 - Bets 01:52:46 - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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! Listen to See You In Hell written by Gary Whitta at https://seeyouinhell.tv/ Come to our In Review Live Show in SF! January 28th!!!Get tickets at Kindafunny.com/SketchFest Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Ubisoft shares drop 33% following its ‘major company reset' announcement - Beyond Good & Evil 2 Survives Ubisoft's Project Purge - Ubisoft asking all staff to return to office full-time to "boost the collective performance for AAA - SuperChats - Ad - What Type of Splinter Cell Fan is Parris? - Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park Arrives On Switch 2 In March - Battlefield outsold Call of Duty for the first time ever last year, as Black Ops 7 dropped to 5th place - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices