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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has long been outspoken about his love of AI - well, is Bloomberg reports are to be believed - Epic is done with human made games. A delayed Disney project is now going to be entirely made by AI. In other news, Xbox has seen this as a greenlight to embrace and create their own AI development initiative with Xbox Labs. We also have tons of reviews this week with: Thank You Bus Driver, Valor Mortis, Warhammer 40K Boltgun 2 and more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 5:30 El Paso, Elsewhere 2 Preview 10:00 Valor Mortis Review 19:30 Thank You Bus Driver Review & Giveaway 26:15 Well Dweller Review 31:50 Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 2 38:00 Control: Resonant 48:00 Epic Games Embraces AI Development 1:11:00 XBOX Labs & AI 1:28:00 XBOX Survey re: Exclusivity Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib Grab a copy of Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 2 here: https://devolver.link/bg2 Code provided via Keymailer for Thank You Bus Driver #EpicGames #AI #Podcast #Gaming #Xbox #ValorMortis #TYBD #Boltgun2 #Warhammer40K #Keymailer

PlayStation has long been criticized for ignoring fan favorite IP from previous generations; however, if new reports are to be believed - Ape Escape is coming back and PlayStation is letting developers pitch ideas to revive other classic IP. In other news, Asha Sharma has held an Xbox town hall and from it, given hints about the future of Xbox Helix, Game Pass and PC. We will also give our thoughts on Order of the Sinking Star, Echo Weaver, Kalanoro, Control: Resonant and more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 6:00 Order of the Sinking Star Review 20:30 Echo Weaver Review 40:00 KALANORO Review 1:06:00 Xbox Next-Gen Plans PlayStation Segment: https://youtu.be/c25a4ffbLRo Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib Disclaimer: Code provided for review of Kalanoro. #XBOX #PlayStation #ApeEscape #Reviews #Kalanoro #Keymailer #EchoWeaver #Orderofthesinkingstar #Indies #Gaming

Naughty Dog celebrated "The Last of Us" day this year by teasing fans that not one, but MULTIPLE, projects are in development. They've also confirmed we will see a full reveal of their new game: Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet in 2027 - but could we be playing it before the end of next year as well? Lastly, rounding out our trio of Naughty Dog news is a new rumor of an Uncharted game in development at the studio. Let's chat all about PlayStation's premiere studio. In other news - Gears of War E-Day is out to RAVE reviews, so let's do a hype check but - is the game set up for commercial success? Early Steam numbers indicate a slow start sales wise. Plus, Sam has reviews for the new Ghost of Yotei Expansion and Toem 2! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 4:00 Toem 2 Review 10:00 Ghost of Yotei Expansion Review 23:00 Naughty Dog Updates! 1:01:00 Gears of War E-Day Critical & Commercial Success Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib #XBOX #Gearsofwar #Uncharted #TLOU #NaughtyDog #PS5 #Rumor #Gaming #Podcast

In another exciting week of industry news - Xbox has announced the 2nd round of their layoffs this fiscal year. Following up the 1600 laid off a few months ago, an additional 238 employees across Xbox have been let go. These layoffs bring MAJOR changes to Xbox's internal organization. Xbox's flagship IP - Halo - is now going to Activision, but is it too late to revive the IP? Undead Labs has gone independent and 2 deals fall through for Ninja Theory - who look set to close. What does the future of Xbox look like? Let's discuss In other news, Bungie has announced that Destiny WILL continue and we have our thoughts on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Silent Hill: Townfall and more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing 4:00 Sam's Wolverine Review 10:00 Silent Hill: Townfall & Control Resonant 25:00 Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Impressions 37:00 Xbox Layoffs & Restructure 1:35:00 Bungie Saves Destiny Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib #Xbox #Halo #Activision #SilentHilltownfall #FireEmblem #Destiny #Bungie

PlayStation's latest release - Marvel's Wolverine - has been under constant fire since reviews dropped nearly a week ago. We've got our hands on it (in fact - rolled credits on the game) - so let's chat (spoiler-free, of course). Apart from that, Xbox Game Pass is rumored to be undergoing a MAJOR shakeup in a few months... Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 4:00 Wolverine Impressions 35:00 Media Molecule New Game Leak 56:00 Xbox Game Pass Rumor 1:16:00 What are the GOTY Contenders? Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib #Wolverine #PS5 #Xbox #XboxGamePass

Nintendo graced us with not one but TWO Nintendo Direct this week - one dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda and gave us a deep dive into the Ocarina of Time remake; the other - a general direct which, while showing off a new Metroid and Kirby game - was not as well received. PlayStation has also cut ties with Kojima and handed PHYSINT over to Xbox. Lets' discuss! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing 7:00 Orbitals Review 17:00 PlayStation Dumps Kojima 50:00 Ocarina of Time Remake 1:00:00 General Direct Thoughts Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib #Nintendo #Zelda #Metroid #Ocarinaoftime #Kirby #NintendoDirect

PlayStation held its annual September State of Play along with a Japan focused State of Play right after... and well, to say we were underwhelmed is an understatement. Let's go through every announcement - the good and the bad. We also have news that Xbox is making major changes to its cloud gaming ecosystem. Plus, we have reviews of newly released Crimson Moon and Wheelmates! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro and Whatcha Playing 16:00 Crimson Moon Review 32:00 WheelMates Impressions 36:00 State of Play Recap 1:40:00 Xbox Cloud Gaming Limits Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib Affiliate Links: Crimson Moon: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4317690/Crimson_Moon/ WheelMates: https://lurk.ly/6fMdvH #Xbox #PS5 #StateofPlay #FF7 #Wolverine #CloudGaming #Konami #CrimsonMoon #Wheelmates #Indie

WARNING: FULL SPOILERS FOR EVERY A PLAGUE TALE GAME AND RESONANCE AHEAD! Join Sam and Kevin as they breakdown the gameplay, story, themes and future of A Plague Tale after beating Resonance: A Plague Tale legacy. Did Asobo deliver with this spin-off? Let's dive deep in this nearly 2 and a half hour conversation #APlagueTale #Resonance #XBOX #GamePass #Asobo

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 has come and gone - we've got some huge announcements like The Witcher 3 Remastered, new footage of Warlock, Hoyoverse's Nodus Fall and more - we'll cover every game shown during the show. In other news, Resonance: A Plague Tale legacy is out to glowing reviews and Xbox has officially announced the disc to digital program Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro and Whatcha Playing 13:00 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Impressions 28:00 Gamescom ONL Recap 1:30:00 Xbox Disc to Digital Confirmed Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib #Xbox #APlagueTale #Gamescom #PS5 #Gamingpodcast #Gaming

According to reports, PlayStation is rebooting Guerilla's in development, Horizon Hunters Gathering.. adding yet another failure to their live service initiative. In other news, previews for FromSoftware's The Duskbloods is out and we predict what we might see next week at Gamescom Opening Night Live. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro and Whatcha Playing 10:00 The Sinking City 2 Review 24:00 The Duskbloods Previews 34:00 Horizon Hunters Gathering Rebooted 1:03:00 Gamescom ONL Predictions Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib #PlayStation #PS5 #Horizon #Gamescom #Duskbloods

PlayStation has had a busy week of announcements. Firstly, they've revealed that Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine will get a limited-edition console and controller ahead of launch next month. They have also revealed Ghost of Yotei is getting an expansion, launching October 1st. Phantom Blade Zero received an 11-minute-deep dive trailer with a further 20-minute State of Play coming in just a few days. In other news, SuperMassive Games is laying off a large portion of staff and Saber Interactive's CEO mocks firing an employee over AI. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro and Whatcha Playing 25:00 PlayStation Announcements 55:00 SuperMassive Games Layoffs 1:04:00 Netflix Closes Night School 1:10:00 Saber CEO Crash Out 1:20:00 Handheld Gaming Future Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib #PlayStation #PS5 #Wolverine #PhantomBladeZero #Gaming #Podcast

Halo, Xbox's flagship IP, has arrived on PlayStation for the first time and based on early sales estimates, its not doing well. GameFreak's Beast of Reincarnation is also out this week to middling reviews but is it actually bad? Plus, Sam shares this thoughts on Big Walk! Much to discuss Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib #Halo #Xbox #BeastofReincarnation #GamePass #Gaming #Podcast

This week - Kevin and Sam are joined by GamingTrend's David Burdette to preview Gears of War E-Day multiplayer suite. Halo Campaign Evolved is also officially here... we have thoughts AND PlayStation has announced the God of War: Laufey release date, putting it squarely up against Fable. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing 7:30 Halo Campaign Evolved Discussion 27:00 The Incident at Galley House 29:00 Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls 40:00 Gears of War E-Day Multiplayer Preview 1:01:00 God of War: Laufey Release Date - Is Fable in trouble? 1:17:00 Xbox's Bad Financials and Asha Sharma's Plan for Success Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib #Gears #GearsofWar #Preview #Laufey #GodofWar #Fable #Halo #Xbox #Gaming

This week, Kevin is joined by The Expansion Pass to chat about Xbox expanding their backwards compatibility program to PC - taking one more step towards a universal library. This nostalgia is perfectly timed with a remake of Halo launching - so lets talk all about it. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing 10:00 Halo Campaign Evolved & Splatoon Raiders Impressions 45:00 Xbox Backwards Compatibility on PC 58:00 Xbox Ad Streaming Tier Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib #Xbox #Halo #teeto #Nintendo

In a light news week, Kevin and Sam take a break from industry news (as there really isn't any) and instead - have a gaming podcast about GAMES! Let's chat: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ascend to ZERO, DMC and more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing 6:00 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Impressions 18:00 DMC: Devil May Cry 27:00 Meccha Chameleon 36:00 Ascend to ZERO Review 49:00 Top 3 Games of 2026 So Far 1:05:00 Patreon Topic Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia Follow Us: STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.social Kevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.social Sam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.social Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqw All music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib #AssassinsCreedBlackFlagResynced #AscendtoZero #Gaming #Indie #UbisoftPartner #DMC #Games #GamingPodcast #Xbox #PS5