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The M2 Podcast is intended to be built upon that niche between casual and competitive gaming. Discussions cover news related to eSports, Gaming Industry, Technology and Innovation, upcoming games, interviews with content creators and etc.
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XDefiant's Huge Launch, Star Citizen's $700M Milestone
In the latest episode of the M2 Podcast, we dive into the impressive launch of Ubisoft's XDefiant, which has amassed nearly 8 million unique players in its first week, shattering expectations. We also discuss the ongoing saga of Star Citizen, which has now raised over $700 million without a release date in sight. YouTube's new Playables feature, offering a range of casual games across mobile and desktop, is another highlight, reflecting the trend of tech companies integrating gaming into their services. Sony's upcoming State of Play broadcast promises exciting updates on 14 PS5 and PS VR2 games, potentially from beloved studios like Naughty Dog and Insomniac Games. Finally, we reflect on CD Projekt Red's announcement that they have officially ceased development on Cyberpunk 2077, marking the end of a long and tumultuous journey for the game.
0:00 Intro
0:34 Updates17:01 XDefiant Hits Around 8 Million Players https://tinyurl.com/4x5myes3 23:08 Star Citizen Pushes Through the $700 Million https://tinyurl.com/2e5x28dc
39:36 YouTube rolls out its new Playables games to all users https://tinyurl.com/5ekyp5sf 45:37 PlayStation State Of Play https://tinyurl.com/3tp9mbr8
57:43 No One Is Working on Cyberpunk 2077 https://tinyurl.com/3jadht5v
1:14:41 Video Game Releases
1:21:15 Outro
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OneXPlayer X1 Mini Revealed, Nintendo Buys Shiver, IGN Acquisitions
In our latest episode of the M2 Podcast, we dive into the tech-packed OneXPlayer X1 Mini, a handheld gaming PC featuring detachable controllers, swappable SSDs, and more. We also discuss Nintendo's surprising acquisition of Shiver Entertainment, the studio behind the Switch ports of Mortal Kombat 1 and Hogwarts Legacy. Additionally, we cover IGN's purchase of several major gaming sites, the new Super Mario 64 mod allowing players to create and share their own levels, and Activision's formation of Elsewhere Entertainment, a studio dedicated to developing a narrative-based AAA franchise. Tune in for an in-depth look at these exciting developments in the gaming world!
0:00 Intro
0:30 Update
8:32 The OneXPlayer X1 Mini https://tinyurl.com/5ettvs54
18:56 Nintendo acquiring the studio that ported Hogwarts Legacy https://tinyurl.com/5av53nch
29:44 IGN Buys Four Major Gaming Sites https://tinyurl.com/439kknvy
47:01 Super Mario 64 Mod Lets You Build And Share Your Own Levels https://tinyurl.com/3d5wyj7y
53:28 Activision Creating Narrative-Based AAA Franchise https://tinyurl.com/mrbc483z
1:09:43 Outro
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Epic Fined Again, AC Shadows Revealed, & Animal Well's Surprise Success
In our latest episode of "Bits, Bytes, and Banter," we dive deep into the current turbulence in the gaming industry. First, we discuss Epic Games facing yet another fine, this time $1.2 million from the Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets, for exploiting children with Fortnite's microtransactions. We then shift to Ubisoft's major announcements and cancellations, including the reveal of Assassin's Creed Shadows, which introduces dual protagonists—a samurai and a shinobi—and the surprising cancellation of The Division Heartland. Additionally, we marvel at the breakout success of Animal Well, a critically acclaimed Metroidvania that's only 34MB in size. Join us as we break down these headlines and explore what they mean for the future of gaming.
0:00 Intro
0:43 Updates
6:28 Epic gets fined over Fortnite shop https://tinyurl.com/3ct3mdpf
14:48 The first Assassin’s Creed Shadows trailer shows off dual samurai / ninja action https://tinyurl.com/3xujx2s5
25:12 Ubisoft has canceled The Division Heartland https://tinyurl.com/5n7dbk3u
37:19 Metroidvania hit Animal Well is only 34MB https://tinyurl.com/ycykt6jr
48:09 Tierlist https://tiermaker.com/create/video-game-series-928883
1:33:31 Outro
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Microsoft’s Grip on Xbox Game Studios
In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the recent shake-ups in the gaming industry, including Remedy Entertainment's cancellation of 'Project Kestrel' to focus on other projects, the fallout from a Helldivers 2 community manager's dismissal after encouraging negative reviews over a now-canceled PSN mandate, Microsoft's devastating cuts at Bethesda, and the turmoil within Microsoft's Xbox leadership following studio closures. We also discuss growing criticism towards Xbox boss Phil Spencer for the recent decisions made by the company. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of these developments and their implications for the gaming community.
0:00 Intro
0:35 Updates
14:05 Remedy Cancels Project Kestrel To Focus On Other Games https://tinyurl.com/3am6ek5n
20:21 Helldivers 2 community manager seemingly fired https://tinyurl.com/3w2e3727 30:16 Microsoft Closes Developer Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks https://tinyurl.com/yzf9bk4j
53:26 Inside Microsoft’s Xbox turmoil https://tinyurl.com/27fwutkf
1:13:46 It's Time To Stop Giving Xbox Boss Phil Spencer A Pass https://tinyurl.com/7mmfyszv
1:25:52 Outro
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FaZe Purge, Skyrim Fiasco, Haaland in Clash, Hasbro's $1B Bet
In our latest episode, we dive into the exciting lineup for the upcoming Xbox games showcase on June 9th, featuring an exclusive sneak peek into the next installment of Call of Duty. Additionally, we discuss FaZe Clan's shocking purge of 17 members, helmed by co-founder Richard "Banks" Bengston, signaling a major shift in the influential gaming organization. Plus, we explore the hilarious mishap of a streamer who allowed viewers to add custom voice lines to Skyrim NPCs, leading to some unexpected consequences. And don't miss out on Erling Haaland's debut as the first 'real person' character in Clash of Clans, and Hasbro's ambitious plans for the future of gaming following the success of Baldur's Gate 3.
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Delta Emulator, Lawsuit Victories, CI Games' Success & More!
In our latest episode, we dive into the gaming world's latest headlines. From the release of the Delta emulator on the Apple App Store, offering console emulation from NES to N64, to Take-Two's courtroom victory over a tattoo artist in the NBA 2K series, we cover it all. Additionally, we discuss CI Games' surprising $60 million year, Fallout 76's resurgence thanks to the success of the Amazon Prime show, and Steam's new policy on refunds for pre-release gameplay. Tune in for the latest updates and insights!
0:00 Intro
0:29 Update
16:15 Delta game emulator for iPhones is live https://tinyurl.com/9fdtrnp8
32:34 Take-Two wins lawsuit against tattoo artist https://tinyurl.com/mr2jdzwj
43:15 2023's biggest Soulslikes announces laying off 10% of staff https://tinyurl.com/3n8k4468
50:26 Steam will stop issuing refunds https://tinyurl.com/yc7y4sp7
58:55 Fallout 76 Is Getting Something Rare https://tinyurl.com/yc4b44jk
01:26:41 Outro
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