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We've got a tiny controller from Xbox, a Sony patent for frame gen, DOOM music might go on the road, and more. Then in the back end, Xya is excited about Rune Factory and I have some major issues with the end of Star Wars Zero Company. Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:18 Mick Gordon Might Take DOOM On The Road - 06:33 Xbox Nano Controller Announced - 09:10 Legislation Introduced To Let People Own Digital Games - 10:30 Sony Might Be Working On Frame Gen, But Why? - 13:57 The Blood Of Dawnwalker Funny Patch Note What We're Playing - 16:45 Rune Factory Guardians Of Azuma - 23:00 Balance And Bugs Ruin Star Wars Zero Company's Final Mission

Xbox is informing employees about their 'Family of Consoles' plan for the next Xbox, they've also established a new Entertainment Division, and we've got an interesting situation with Bit Reactor. Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:15 Xbox Family Of Devices - 03:30 XP Entertainment Division - 06:33 Ninja Theory Devs Already Jumping Ship - 07:40 Bit Reactor's Furlough And Rehire - 16:11 Wardogs Dev Held Back By Xbox Series S - 18:56 Resident Evil Requiem Was Almost An Online Game What We're Playing - 23:30 Not Much...

We've got layoff fear at The Initiative, QSSR coming to PS5, more Uncharted rumors, and when will the Resident Evil remakes stop? In the back half Isli talks No Man's Sky, I give more spoiler filled impressions of Star Wars Zero Company, then we have a group discussion about R.E.P.O. Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:18 The Initiative Fears Layoffs - 10:55 Call Of Duty XP Token Update - 12:46 QSSR For PS5 - 14:08 More Uncharted Rumors (Uncharted 4 Spoilers) - 23:48 When Will The RE Remakes Stop - 30:04 Jason Jones Open Multimedia Studio What We're Playing - 33:52 No Man's Sky - 46:37 Star Wars Zero Company (With Spoilers) - 01:06:25 R.E.P.O.

This episode covers the surprise moves from Xbox involving the Halo franchise, Sony asking devs about physical game releases, and Wolverine patches the scent trails.  Then in the back half Xya talks about decision paralysis for what to play, I talk about a major midpoint spoiler for Star Wars Zero Company, then we talk about a silly game called Wobbly Life.   Enjoy! Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:10 Xbox News - 05:43 Reports Sony Is Questioning Developers About Physical Games - 06:10 Wolverine Patch What We're Playing - 11:39 Xya's Decision Paralysis - 13:10 Star Wars Zero Company Big Spoilers - 23:42 Wobbly Life

We've got some random delays, Sony halting a PC mod, and a Kojima interview about splitting from Sony on Physint.  Then in the back half Isli talks about playing No Man's Sky again, Xya talks Hello Kitty Island Adventure, I recap my WH40k League games, more Star Wars Zero Company, and we all got the Big Walk platinum. Enjoy! Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:32 Sony Halts A TLoU2 Mod - 03:46 Rayman Legends Retold Delayed - 05:05 Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Delayed On Switch 2 - 05:32 Xbox TGS Small Recap - 10:42 Kojima Interview - 21:48 Lot Of Games We Want To Play What We're Playing - 33:00 No Man's Sky - 38:35 Hello Kitty Island Adventure / FFXIV - 41:36 Star Wars Zero Company - 43:54 Warhammer 40k League Game 2 Recap + Practice Game - 52:51 Big Walk Platinum

This week we cover some news we missed from the week we were out, recap BlizzCon, and discuss the strange move from Sony regarding Physint. Then in the back half Xya talks the new FFXIV update, I give some big impressions of Star Wars Zero Company, and then we talk a little Big Walk puzzle cleanup. Enjoy! Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:20 Recapping Some News We Missed While Out - 03:00 Sony Backs Out Of Physint - 12:21 The BlizzCon That Was Too Early - 14:55 Nintendo Direct What We're Playing - 18:20 Final Fantasy XIV - 22:10 Star Wars Zero Company - 33:05 Big Walk Puzzle Cleanup

This week we recap Opening Night Live from Gamescom, and then we get into spoiler talk about the fantastic ending to Big Walk. Enjoy! Here are the timestamps: Intro - 00:45 Recapping Opening Night Live What We're Playing - 42:26 Lego Party - 46:23 Project Zomboid - 54:10 Four Player Big Walk Finale

We've got the official recasting announcement for the God of War TV series, news that the Horizon multiplayer game is being rebooted, and more.  Then in the back end we talk more about The Talos Principle II, Xya is lukewarm on Project Zomboid, and Big Walk with three players is so much better. Enjoy! Here are the timestamps: Intro - 01:04 God Of War Series Official Recast - 05:20 Horizon Multiplayer Game Being Rebooted? - 07:38 Arc Raiders' Subway Promo - 08:36 Double Fine Keeps IP After Split - 10:11 LEGO-Like OG Xbox  What We're Playing - 12:17 The Talos Principle II DLC (Isli) - 13:46 Project Zomboid - 23:19 The Talos Principle II (Jcm) - 39:04 Three Player Big Walk

This week we have more layoffs, updates on some delayed games, Bethesda Devs protesting Asha Sharma, and a unique mod situation. Then in the back half Isli talks about why Talos 1 is better than 2, Xya talks Project Zomboid, and I played my second Warhammer game.  Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:47 More Layoffs - 07:35 Tomb Raider Catalyst Release Window Update - 08:35 PS5 Custom Faceplate Issue - 12:28 Bethesda Devs Protest Asha Sharma's Visit - 13:50 Terraria Mod Situation What We're Playing - 32:00 Talos Principle I/II - 47:33 Project Zomboid - 1:08:30 My Second Warhammer 40K Game

We've got more layoffs this week at That's No Moon, and a developer at id Software speaks up about the state of the studio. Then in the back half we talk more about The Talos Principle II, then Xya and I talk about Big Walk. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:35 Xbox Adding Party Chat Game Capture - 02:14 Layoffs At That's No Moon - 03:51 id Software Developer Speaks Openly About Layoffs What We're Playing - 11:43 The Talos Principle II - 34:40 Project Zomboid - 40:35 Big Walk

This week we cover additional fallout due to the Microsoft layoffs with Double Fine having to layoff staff after going independent and ESO having to delay their content updates. Then we discuss who should handle Baldur's Gate 4 and some bad industry analyst takes. In the back half Isli and I talk about The Talos Principle 2, how it's a little too easy (so far), and then I talk about my first ever game of Warhammer 40,000 tabletop.  Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:12 Double Fine Layoffs - 05:18 ESO Delays Content Due To Layoffs - 07:44 Weird Assassin's Creed User Spike Assessment  - 10:54 Who Should Do Baldur's Gate 4 What We're Playing - 23:45 The Talos Principle 2 - 54:25 Final Fantasy 14 - 56:04 My First Game Of WH40k

This week we've got some delays to cover, some exciting release dates, and some FF14 news highlights from FanFest. We also have some interesting, if not expected, comments from Clint Hocking with regards to developing a game that has too many people involved. Then in the back half Xya talks about FF14 and I started Talos Principle 2. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:32 Microsoft Announces Backwards Compatibility On PC - 01:57 Tomb Raider Catalyst Delayed - 03:05 Weird Last Minute Game Delay On Xbox - 04:12 Clint Hocking Talks Dev Troubles At Ubisoft - 08:18 FF7 Revelation Direction Aware Of Open World Fatigue - 14:20 FF14 FanFest Highlights - 29:10 God Of War Laufey Release Date  What We're Playing - 32:30 Final Fantasy XIV - 35:07 The Talos Principle II

It looks like the God of War TV show is having some setbacks with an injury on set and potential recasting rumors. We also have Bethesda giving a full game plan update after all the layoffs, I suppose to reassure gamers out there. Then in the back half Xya talks about Into the Emberlands and I discuss the end of the Lies of P DLC. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:25 Monster Hunter Wilds Price Cut - 02:27 PS+ July Additions - 04:04 AC Blackflag Resynced  - 05:26 Tides Of Annihilation Update - 09:06 God Of War Show Issues - 12:44 Bethesda Gives Game Updates What We're Playing - 19:54 Into The Emberlands - 38:47 Lies Of P DLC

The Xbox layoff rumors were true and we cover the fallout from that big decision, the layoffs yet to come, and the studios that could still be impacted.  Then Isli talks about doing NG+ in Mina The Hollower and I've completed the Lies of P DLC. Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:14 Nintendo Switch 2 With Replaceable Battery In Europe - 10:35 Correction From Last Week - 14:22 God Of War Laufey In 2027? - 14:47 Xbox Layoff News What We're Playing - 45:42 Mina The Hollower NG+ - 50:18 Lies Of P Overture DLC

We've got another game moving its release date in September, Unionized Xbox developers upset with the company, ridiculous ESA claims, and Sony making an insane decision about physical games. Then in the back half Isli gives his final thoughts on Mina the Hollower, Xya talks Into the Emberlands, and I discuss my time with the Lies of P DLC. Xya and I also talk about how much we want to play Meccha Chameleon.  Here are the timestamps: Intro News Bits - 00:20 Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Release Date Moved Up - 00:50 Unionized Xbox Devs Speak Up - 03:42 More Xbox Layoff Rumors - 04:20 Good Video Game News - 06:36 Robert Bowling Launches New Studio - 09:30 ESA Thinks Private Servers Are Illegal - 12:01 Sony's Insane Announcement What We're Playing - 41:40 Mina The Hollower - 56:25 Into The Emberlands - 59:06 Back To Mina - 1:00:35 Lies Of P DLC - 1:16:35 Balatro - 1:25:30 Really Wanting To Play Meccha Chameleon