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More layoffs in the industry... but the Xbox closures are just baffling. We discuss that, Summer Game Fest plans, and Embracer Group splitting into 3 different companies with weird names.

Time stamps:
0:00:00 - Summer Game Fest Plans0:07:44 - Xbox shuts down Arcane Austin and Tango Gameworks0:43:13 - Embracer Group will split into 3 companies (with weird names)

Official Music Credit:
Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros
https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY

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Please note that this podcast was recorded before Nintendo announced layoffs for contract testers. We discuss what we've been playing and recent releases, industry layoffs, Pokemon going after Palworld, and Warner Bros. executives not learning a thing.

Time stamps:
00:00:00 - What we're playing (heavy Final Fantasy spoilers!)
00:23:25 - Recent game releases
00:35:37 - Industry layoffs
00:44:33 - IGN lays off notable staff members soon after joining a newly formed union
00:49:33 - Ubisoft doesn't want gamers to own their games
00:56:23 - Ubisoft claims Skull and Bones is a "AAAA" game
00:59:13 - Ubisoft workers went on strike
01:03:18 - Rockstar forcing RTO
01:09:15 - Palworld vs. Pokemon
01:18:46 - Nintendo, Sony, AND Microsoft to release new hardware soon?
01:23:19 - WBD doubling down on their failures, abandoning successful games (seriously)

Official Music Credit:
Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros
https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY

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We're back for a new year and taking a look at all the games we're looking forward to.


Official Music Credit:Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY

We wrap up the year by discussing the biggest gaming topics that we didn't have time to talk about in 2023.

Time stamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:35 - Our thoughts on The Game Awards
0:25:59 - Xbox / Activision acquisition update
0:32:10 - 3DS / Wii U eShop closure
0:38:18 - Baldur's Gate 3
0:48:05 - Mario Movie
0:53:55 - Xbox / Activision acquisition again
0:56:20 - RIP Stadia
0:59:48 - GTA 6
1:08:20 - Cat lover Jim Ryan steps down
1:09:00 - Embracer Group
1:09:40 - Unity
1:12:00 - AI
1:25:05 - Other, smaller stories
1:27:20 - RIP E3
1:34:43 - Zelda movie
1:42:30 - PlayStation Portal
1:47:15 - Wrapping up / Insomniac leaks

Official Music Credit:
Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros
https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY

It's been a while. Let's talk about what we think could be the potential game of the year.

Time stamps:
0:00:00 - What's game of the year?
0:42:49 - Layoffs
0:56:54 - 5 former Ubisoft execs Arrested
1:01:25 - Jim Ryan
1:05:23 - Microtransactions
1:09:54 - Ubisoft forcing everyone back to office under poor working conditions
1:17:55 - Former Bungie HR manager suing for wrongful termination
1:27:50 - What we're using instead of Twitter
1:31:22 - Unity sucks

Official Music Credit:
Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros
https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY

We've been gone for a while. Let's catch up with all the Activision Blizzard news we've missed in that time.


Hosts for this episode: Til and Court 

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Official Music Credit:Music: "8 Bit Power" By HeatleyBros  https://youtu.be/UJ9NbyPFTvY