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CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 10/19/26 AI FOREVERhttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-says-its-vibe-coded-its-new-epic-games-launcher-with-ai-because-programming-is-hard/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/asha-sharma-forms-xbox-labs-in-response-to-explosion-of-ai-powered-mods-and-ports/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-lastest-game-from-the-creator-of-dragon-quest-was-made-in-about-30-minutes-with-ai/ Unions are for suckers https://kotaku.com/inside-the-failed-fight-to-unionize-one-of-gamings-most-idealized-studios-2000742755 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck9qzwqgv12po Weather Forecast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_released_in_2026 Ko-fi.com/characterissuespodcast www.brianbabbleson.com

Holy cow!  Gee whiz!!! Great Scott!!!!!!  We did it!  100 episodes, all thanks to your support.  We hope you enjoy this as much as we did recording it.   www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 10/5/26 Xbox Layoffs/Consolidationhttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-officially-announces-more-layoffs-and-widespread-changes-to-its-entire-studio-structure/ Sony Stuffhttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/naughty-dog-will-fully-reveal-intergalactic-in-2027/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-officially-skipping-ces-for-the-first-time-in-decades/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-naughty-dog-is-working-on-uncharted-5/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/remarkable-sony-reveals-new-ps5-upscaler-tech-qssr/ Weather Forecast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_released_in_2026 Ko-fi.com/characterissuespodcast www.brianbabbleson.com

This week we are joined by Alex Perry from Mashable to discuss Control Resonant, the NFL, and big ass trucks.  Join us for a crazy cool episode. Thanks as always for listening! www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 09/07/26 Nintendo Directshttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-direct-heres-everything-announced-during-nintendos-presentation/ Physinthttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/i-was-just-shocked-and-surprised-hideo-kojima-says-sony-told-him-physint-was-being-cancelled-over-a-zoom-call/ GTA VIhttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/netflix-says-gta-6-an-extended-look-got-31-1-million-views-and-topped-its-charts-in-nearly-every-country/ Weather Forecast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_released_in_2026 Ko-fi.com/characterissuespodcast Rich Gears of War E-Day - 82Orbitals - 89 (82)Castlevania Belmont’s Curse - 92Control: Resonant - 88 (85)Ocarina - 91 Brian Ace Combat 8 - 84Wolverine - 90 (79)Silent Hill Townfall - 80 (82)Fire Emblem Path of Buttholes - 85 (90)Ocarina - 90 Leah Onimusha Way of the Sword - 88 (86)Star Wars Galactic Racer - 85Final Fantasy Resonance - 86GTA 6 - 94Ocarina - 92www.brianbabbleson.com

98 episodes deep and a full panel, we're back with two more important characters. Got something to say, email us on [email protected] or, visit YouTube.com/characterissues to watch Brian's retro rodeo, or don't...whatever, just don't tell Mom, ok? www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 09/07/26 ONL and Gamescomhttps://www.thegamer.com/everything-announced-gamescom-onl-2026/\ Zero Company gets good reviews and the devs get fuckedhttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/around-80-of-star-wars-zero-company-studio-bit-reactor-was-reportedly-furloughed-weeks-before-its-release/ States of Playhttps://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/03/state-of-play-state-of-play-japan-all-announcements-trailers/ Weather Forecast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_released_in_2026 Ko-fi.com/characterissuespodcast www.brianbabbleson.com

Leah is out but the boys are here to rank a couple of completely ridiculous characters.  Join us as we get some real legends on this list.   www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 08/24/26 KINGDOM F*****G HEARTShttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/kingdom-hearts-d23-blowout-confirms-anime-series-release-window-and-more/ Saber being Saberhttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/saber-ceo-privately-apologies-to-ex-writer-after-publicly-insulting-her-as-studios-ai-disclosure-is-added-to-steam/ Duskbloodshttps://www.ign.com/articles/the-duskbloods-preview-hands-on-fromsoftware-switch-2-exclusive https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ive-never-played-anything-like-the-duskbloods-and-i-cannot-wait-to-play-more/ Weather Forecast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_released_in_2026 Ko-fi.com/characterissuespodcast www.brianbabbleson.com

Technical issues on Brian's PC requires a highly technological solution! Here for the first time ever, Br1anb0t joins the team.  A gaijin episode this time folks, a bit of literature club and a quiz for your Monday ears. Back to normal soon. www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 08/10/26 STORY 1 - EA  https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ea-could-be-set-for-mass-layoffs-as-it-aims-to-cut-costs-following-saudi-acquisition/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/electronic-arts-completes-its-acquisition-deal-is-now-officially-owned-by-saudi-arabias-pif/ STORY 2 - GTA https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/an-extended-look-at-gta-6-is-coming-to-netflix-later-this-month/ STORY 3 -   ANDREW ELMORE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n1Ecf6cXjE Weather Forecast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_released_in_2026 Ko-fi.com/characterissuespodcast www.brianbabbleson.com

This time we tackle the important characters....the ones with hair awnings gloriously covering their upper lips.  Join us as we get back to the important business. ko-fi.com/characterissues www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 07/27/26 STORY 1 - AC Black Flag https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-exceeded-annual-expectations-in-its-first-two-weeks-ubisoft-says/ STORY 2 - Disc Sales https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/only-seven-playstation-games-have-sold-more-than-100000-physical-copies-in-the-us-this-year-analyst-says/ STORY 3 -   Xbox Confusion https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/we-are-committed-to-making-this-clearer-xbox-exec-says-its-not-obvious-to-players-which-games-will-be-exclusive/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-has-started-testing-the-option-to-stream-games-for-free-with-ads-at-the-start/ Weather Forecast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_released_in_2026 Ko-fi.com/characterissuespodcast www.brianbabbleson.com

Brian is off on assignment, Leah's hosting, prepare for bullshittery. Thanks to you all. www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 07/13/26 STORY 1 - XBOX Layoffs https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-confirms-plans-to-cut-5-studios-and-thousands-of-jobs/ STORY 2 - Positivity Break!  What have we been playing STORY 3 -   Playstation’s Discless Future https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-announces-the-end-of-disc-games-starting-in-january-2028/ Weather Forecast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_released_in_2026 Ko-fi.com/characterissuespodcast www.brianbabbleson.com