Games we played this week include: (0:11:05) Everything is Crab (0:16:00) Deltarune (0:30:50) Retro Rewind Video Store Simulator (0:37:15) Rhythm Heaven Groove (0:39:15) Cultic: Chapter Two ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:42:50) Microsoft gutting Xbox studios while expecting huge user growth https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-one-billion https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-xbox-layoffs-2026-double-fine-compulsion-ninja-theory https://www.eurogamer.net/zenimax-online-studios-layoffs-microsoft-2026 https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-layoffs-july-2026-id-software

(0:58:00) Xbox more quietly indicates they’re ending discs too https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-project-helix-no-disc-drive-reports

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Games we played this week include: (0:04:25) Loco Motive (0:10:45) Deltarune (0:27:30) Raccoin (0:31:15) Virtue and a Sledgehammer (0:38:05) Devil May Cry 5 (0:48:25) Godhusk (0:53:45) Pokémon Champions (0:56:55) Vital Shell ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:52:10) Ubisoft Barcelona devs go on strike https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-barcelona-strike-after-layoffs

(1:01:10) Rockstar announces GTA VI pricing https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-prices-confirmed

(1:07:30) Rockstar continues to abuse staff while developers seek union recognition https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-rockstar-enforcing-crunch-weaponising-bonus-payments-ignoring-widening-gender-pay-gap https://www.eurogamer.net/rockstar-games-union-push-before-gta-6-launch

(1:07:55) Sony to eliminate discs and console subsidization https://kotaku.com/sony-ending-discs-for-all-playstation-games-starting-2028-2000711927 https://www.eurogamer.net/ps6-bill-of-materials-cost-1000-usd-insider-report

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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:52:10) Sony annual report includes their plans to shove AI into stuff https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-playstation-pc-ai-annual-report

(1:03:35) Poncle reconsiders Fortnite deal after Epic AI announcements https://www.eurogamer.net/fortnite-gen-ai-vampire-survivors-collaboration-reviewed-epic-poncle

Games we played this week include: (0:04:45) Am I Nima (0:09:00) Truck-Kun is Supporting Me From Another World (0:13:20) Xenoblade Chronicles (0:24:00) Scritchy Scratchy (0:28:05) Choo-Choo Defenders (0:33:45) Slay the Spire 2 (0:44:35) Cozy Game Restoration (0:47:50) Bulbo's Belief System ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:52:15) Xbox shedding studios https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-layoffs-business-reset https://www.eurogamer.net/compulsion-double-fine-ninja-theory-xbox-studio-closures-report https://www.theverge.com/games/950204/xbox-ninja-theory-shutdown-hellblade-senua https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-restructuring-xbox

(1:03:35) Tencent cut off funding to Don’t Nod https://www.eurogamer.net/dont-nod-funding-danger-next-project

(1:05:20) EA announces in-game advertising platform https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-advertising-ads-in-game-content-integrations

(1:07:55) Switch eShop updated to not run like crap https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-switch-eshop-update

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Photo Credit: UCLA / CC BY 4.0

Games we played this week include: (0:05:00) You Know the Drill! (0:10:00) Warhammer Survivors (0:17:10) Everything is Crab (0:19:00) Dodo Duckie (0:23:35) Trading Card Inspector (0:27:20) Mina the Hollower (0:31:40) Dwarrf (0:36:35) Slay Blade (0:39:20) MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme (0:42:50) Shroom and Gloom (0:46:25) Yoshi and the Mysterious Book ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:48:55) Tupac Shakur in Stranger Than Heaven https://kotaku.com/tupacs-stranger-than-heaven-cameo-approved-estate-accused-embezzlement-2000703986

(0:53:50) Microsoft’s multiplatform pivot https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-exclusives-asha-sharma-interview

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Photo Credit: Kevin Makice / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Games we played this week include: (0:04:50) Pictonico! (0:13:50) 007: First Light (0:27:45) Mina the Hollower (0:35:00) Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (0:39:40) Slots and Daggers (0:41:20) Rune Dice (0:45:30) Dead as Disco (0:49:35) Deep Rock Galactic Rogue Corp ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:55:55) Rockstar workers announce formation of union https://www.engadget.com/2183358/rockstar-developers-go-public-with-first-union/

(0:58:20) Steam Deck prices increase 40% https://www.polygon.com/patch-notes-steam-deck-price/

(1:03:00) Lawsuit filed against Valve for monopolistic practices https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-06-01/valve-s-antitrust-reckoning-over-steam-has-echoes-of-apple-google-app-store-sui

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Games we played this week include: (0:10:40) Directive 8020 (0:16:50) Bubsy 4D (0:30:35) Everything Is Crab (0:32:20) Mina the Hollower (0:41:30) Dead as Disco (0:46:30) The Excavation of Hobbes Barrow (0:51:10) Warhammer 40k: Speed Freeks ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:54:30) Bobby Kotick still clinging to wild conspiracy theory about lawsuit https://www.eurogamer.net/kotick-activision-ap7-lawsuit-embracer

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Games we played this week include: (0:10:35) Bubsy 4D (0:19:55) Everything Is Crab (0:31:05) Jury Games (0:38:20) Dead Island 2 (0:41:40) Bridge Command --- News things talked about in this episode:

(0:49:40) Extremely rare physical copies of Poop Slinger mysteriously sent to stores https://kotaku.com/stores-at-a-loss-for-words-after-being-sent-sealed-copies-of-rare-ps4-game-poop-slinger-2000696767

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Games we played this week include: (0:08:50) Mortal Kombat II (0:19:05) Godhusk (0:24:34) Everything Is Crab (0:30:50) Mixtape (0:39:40) Titanium Court

--- News things talked about in this episode:

(0:45:40) Microsoft makes executive changes to Israel branch after investigation into possible misuse of Azure systems https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-israel-xbox-boycotts-restructuring

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Games we played this week include: (0:11:55) Steam Controller v2 (0:27:50) Titanium Court (0:42:25) Vampire Crawlers (0:46:50) Dead Island ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(1:05:30) Amazon allegedly didn’t sell the Wii because Nintendo wanted to observe the law https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-consoles-amazon-ds-wii-illegal/

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Games we played this week include: (0:09:50) 007 First Light (0:18:35) Alien: Rogue Incursion (0:33:50) Sex, Sin and Rock n Roll (0:44:10) Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (0:51:50) Exit 8 (0:59:30) Dead Island ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(1:05:30) New DRM on Sony purchases scares the internet https://kotaku.com/playstation-drm-ps4-ps5-support-30-days-online-2000691241

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Games we played this week include: (0:07:45) Pokémon Champions (0:23:05) World War Z (0:27:15) Back 4 Blood (0:35:20) Vermintide 2 (0:39:00) Beyond Words ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:45:10) Rockstar hack boosts Take-Two’s value https://kotaku.com/rockstar-hackers-releasing-gta-online-financials-actually-made-take-twos-stock-go-up-2000687535

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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:54:35) Sony culls another batch of slop publishers from PSN https://www.eurogamer.net/sonys-battle-against-shovelware-publishers-persists-as-it-purges-another-load-of-crap-games-from-the-playstation-store

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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:54:35) Bubsy posts his feet pics https://www.bubsypaws.com/

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Games we played this week include: (0:12:00) Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (0:24:15) Pokopia (0:35:20) Dragon Quest Builders 2 (0:42:25) I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream (0:48:35) Starship Troopers Ultimate Bugwar (0:50:45) Toxic Commando ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:54:45) Dragon Quest X to get AI companion https://www.eurogamer.net/google-gemini-ai-to-power-chatbot-companion-in-dragon-quest-x-square-enix-says

(0:58:10) Switch 2 revision coming soon to EU due to Right to Repair law https://www.eurogamer.net/thanks-to-eu-consumer-law-nintendo-is-updating-the-switch-2-design-to-enable-european-players-to-replace-the-battery

(1:00:30) Season 3 of Last of Us casts cis actor for role of Lev https://www.eurogamer.net/hbo-casts-the-last-of-us-season-3s-yara-and-lev

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Games we played this week include: (0:16:45) Greedfall: Dying World (0:18:45) Toxic Commando (0:27:30) Resident Evil Requiem (0:31:05) Pokopia (0:35:50) Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (0:40:15) Starship Troopers Ultimate Bugwar (0:48:45) Dragon Quest Builders 2 ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:49:40) DLSS5 is taking liberties with game visuals https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/dlss-5-clearly-overwrites-game-characters-with-ai-beauty-standards-but-nvidia-says-devs-have-artistic-control/

(0:57:00) Jeff Kaplan tells a tale of executive threats https://www.eurogamer.net/former-overwatch-lead-claims-he-was-given-a-horrid-ultimatum-meet-revenue-goals-or-1000-developers-would-lose-jobs

(0:52:10) Krafton told they have to reinstate Unknown Worlds CEO https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-16/judge-says-krafton-must-rehire-fired-subnautica-ceo

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Games we played this week include: (0:08:25) Pokopia (0:35:25) Resident Evil Requiem

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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:44:00) PickMon is latest game looking to catch a lawsuit from Nintendo https://www.polygon.com/pickmon-pokemon-zelda-ripoff-nintendo/

(0:50:15) Mega Man voice actor drops role over demand to work non-union https://www.ign.com/articles/mega-man-voice-actor-wont-return-for-dual-override-as-capcom-reportedly-wont-hire-him-with-the-protections-of-a-union-contract

(0:52:10) Nintendo finally picks a deserving legal target https://www.eurogamer.net/sega-acknowledges-strong-resistance-as-it-turns-to-ai-but-says-itll-use-technology-appropriately

(0:53:50) ARC Raiders Discord integration exposed users private messages https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/arc-raiders-was-accidentally-recording-discord-conversations-into-an-unencrypted-local-game-file-vulnerability-in-sdk-could-log-messages-and-credentials-in-plaintext

(0:55:10) Microsoft confirms PC storefronts for next Xbox console https://www.ign.com/articles/project-helix-asks-what-is-an-xbox

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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:55:30) Final Fantasy VII releases on Steam without the game https://www.resetera.com/threads/final-fantasy-vii-now-available-drm-free-on-gog-60-off-until-march-8.1445011/

(0:56:55) From Software has repeatedly declined pitches for Bloodborne remake https://www.polygon.com/bloodborne-remake-denied-bluepoint-games-fromsoftware/

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Games we played this week include: (0:14:10) P.R.D.A. (0:18:15) Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown (0:32:10) Ren & Stimpy Collection (0:40:55) Audiomech (0:48:05) Denshattack! (0:52:30) High on Life 2 (0:56:45) RoboCop Rogue City (0:59:20) Vampire Crawlers ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(1:06:55) Xbox gets new CEO, Asha Sharma https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2026/02/20/asha-sharma-named-evp-and-ceo-microsoft-gaming/

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Games we played this week include: (0:12:00) Chromagun 2 (0:17:50) Crisol: Theater of Idols (0:31:05) Relooted (0:38:15) Bionic Commander (2009) (0:50:15) All Will Rise (0:54:15) High on Life 2 (1:08:45) God of War: Sons of Sparta (1:10:55) Romeo is a Dead Man

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Photo Credit: Sterilgutassistentin / CC BY 3.0

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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:56:30) Epic expects to launch its storefront on next Xbox console https://www.eurogamer.net/epic-games-store-plans-to-launch-on-the-next-xbox-console-on-day-one

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Games we played this week include: (0:13:00) Mewgenics (0:29:30) Animal Crossing: New Horizons (0:33:50) Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator (0:42:45) Tomodatchi Life (0:52:20) Cairn (0:56:45) Unbeatable

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Photo Credit: EduVolunteer / CC BY 3.0

Games we played this week include: (0:10:25) Train Simulator (0:18:45) Animal Crossing: New Horizons (0:33:20) That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Demon Hand (0:41:25) Return to Silent Hill (0:49:30) Fighting Force (0:51:00) Factorio ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:51:45) As Ubisoft implodes, Beyond Good & Evil 2 persists https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisofts-troubled-prince-of-persia-sands-of-time-remake-is-dead-as-publisher-kills-multiple-projects-closes-studios-and-orders-staff-back-to-the-office

https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisofts-long-in-the-works-beyond-good-and-evil-2-a-unique-proposition-in-the-open-world-adventure-market-studio-says

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Games we played this week include: (0:09:05) Code Violet (0:26:35) ButtKnight (0:31:40) Use Your Words 2 (0:33:45) Factorio (0:35:45) Animal Crossing: New Horizons --- News things talked about in this episode:

(0:49:50) Steam’s update to AI disclosure requirements cede ground on basis of “efficiency” https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-amends-ai-disclosure-policy-but-still-stresses-players-need-to-be-informed-if-genai-is-used

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Games we played this week include: (0:17:35) Code Violet (0:28:40) Frostpunk: The Board Game (0:35:15) Pipistrello and the Cursed Yo-yo (0:40:15) Kirby’s Dream Buffet (0:43:00) Kirby and the Forgotten Land (0:49:50) Kirby Star Allies (0:53:00) Octopath Traveler Zero (0:53:45) Yakuza Kiwami ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:54:35) Tim Sweeney didn’t have to defend the CSAM machine https://www.eurogamer.net/as-grok-continues-generating-sexualised-images-epic-games-boss-says-senators-calling-for-a-ban-are-trying-to-censor-all-of-their-political-opponents

(1:09:05) Fired Rockstar employees lose interim relief hearing, not the whole suit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnuipPQDd_w

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Photo Credit: Michael Bradfield / CC BY 2.0

Games we played this week include: (0:13:00) Kirby’s Epic Yarn (0:19:40) Kirby Mass Attack (0:25:00) Spunkstock Music Festival (0:31:15) Blue Prince (0:37:35) Megabonk (0:43:50) Rainbows are Carnivores (0:47:45) Pippistrello and the Cursed Yo-yo

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Photo Credit: Horst.Burkhardt / CC BY-SA 3.0

Games we played this year include: (0:15:15) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (0:29:40) Blue Prince (0:42:25) Despelote (0:44:15) Look Outside (0:47:45) Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater (0:52:40) Elden Ring: Nightreign

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Games we played this week include: (0:11:10) Skate Story (0:15:55) Octopath Traveler Zero (0:27:45) Terminator 2D: No Fate (0:41:15) Horses (0:55:45) Kirby Triple Deluxe (0:57:10) Final Fantasy VII Remake ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:58:25) Larian Studios to use AI for their games https://www.eurogamer.net/larian-is-using-generative-ai-confirms-ceo-but-divinity-wont-contain-anything-ai-generated

(1:04:50) id Software employees vote to fully unionize https://www.eurogamer.net/developers-microsoft-owned-doom-studio-id-software-form-union-with-cwa

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Games we played this week include: (0:33:55) Metroid Prime 4 (0:52:20) Pokémon Legends: Z-A (0:57:30) Blood: Refreshed Supply (1:00:25) Octopath Traveler Zero ---

News things talked about in this episode: (1:04:45) Even Kier Starmer is talking about Rockstar’s alleged union busting https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-developer-rockstars-firing-of-union-staff-deeply-concerning-says-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer

(1:06:40) Russia bans Roblox to “protect” kids https://www.eurogamer.net/roblox-banned-russia-lgbtq-propaganda-child-safety-measures

(1:07:20) SEGA knows people don’t like AI, will keep using it https://www.eurogamer.net/sega-acknowledges-strong-resistance-as-it-turns-to-ai-but-says-itll-use-technology-appropriately

(1:18:30) European game unions hold a summit, show solidarity https://www.eurogamer.net/video-game-workers-europe-fight-back-against-exploitation-ai-layoffs-historic-milestone-union-efforts

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Games we played this week include: (0:12:10) Metroid Prime 4 (0:23:35) Marvel Cosmic Invasion (0:32:00) Cleared Hot (0:37:15) Lander 23 (0:45:55) Dispatch ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:51:05) Roblox CEO sees an opportunity https://www.eurogamer.net/roblox-boss-says-problem-of-predators-is-an-opportunity-for-the-platform-in-disastrous-interview-following-latest-child-safety-measures

(0:55:45) Epic's Tim Sweeney rails against AI disclosure https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ai-disclosures-make-no-sense-for-game-stores-tim-sweeney-says/1100-6536526/

(0:59:45) Beyond Good & Evil 2 job listing indicates game is, inexplicably, still in development https://www.eurogamer.net/unbelievably-17-years-after-its-original-announcement-ubisoft-appears-to-still-be-hiring-for-beyond-good-and-evil-2

Games we played this week include: (0:21:45) An Unplayable Game (0:27:20) Wildwood Down (0:29:50) Sektori (0:37:25) Kirby Air Riders (1:05:00) Tomb Raider Definitive Edition --- News things talked about in this episode: (0:44:40) Rockstar’s union busting allegedly due to sharing of company Slack policy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvWNFBBwuY

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Games we played this week include: (0:03:45) Grand Theft Auto IV (0:12:40) Sacred 2 Remaster (0:18:55) Dispatch (0:24:35) Dragonball Z Sparking Zero (0:38:55) Bridge Command (0:43:00) Halls of Torment ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:44:40) Rockstar’s alleged union busting hits the floor of Parliament https://www.eurogamer.net/rockstars-controversial-dismissal-of-31-employees-is-such-a-big-deal-its-made-its-way-to-uk-parliament

(0:59:50) Krafton is deep in AI nonsense https://www.eurogamer.net/after-south-korean-publisher-krafton-announced-its-transforming-into-an-ai-first-company-its-now-offering-employees-voluntary-resignation https://www.eurogamer.net/krafton-ceo-allegedly-asked-ai-to-brainstorm-ways-to-avoid-paying-earnout-bonus-to-subnautica-2-devs

(1:02:40) Megabonk developer asks to be removed as nominee for Game Award https://www.eurogamer.net/mystery-megabonk-developer-withdraws-from-the-game-awards-following-incorrect-nomination

(1:01:51) Rebecca Heineman, 1963-2025 https://www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/obituary-interplay-co-founder-rebecca-ann-heineman-has-passed-away-at-62

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Games we played this week include: (0:05:00) Sacred 2 Remaster (0:16:30) Good Night Universe (0:20:25) Powerwash Simulator 2 (0:23:20) Lumines Arise (0:31:00) Dispatch (0:33:15) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:48:30) Further details on Rockstar firings emerge https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-05/-grand-theft-auto-studio-says-fired-employees-were-leaking-information

(0:59:50) Square Enix shifting QA to AI https://www.eurogamer.net/after-chasing-nfts-and-the-metaverse-square-enix-wants-generative-ai-to-do-70-of-its-qa-by-2027

(1:02:40) YouTube thinks Dawn French eats Pokémon https://www.eurogamer.net/no-dawn-french-isnt-eating-pokemon-in-the-new-ms-christmas-ad

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Photo Credit: Bryan Ledgard / CC BY 2.0

Games we played this week include: (0:19:10) Dispatch (0:30:10) Absolum (0:38:15) Powerwash Simulator 2 (0:39:25) Don’t Look at Grandma (0:46:05) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (0:52:15) Arc Raiders ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:57:20) The Pokémon Company’s patent strategy isn’t going so smoothly https://www.eurogamer.net/could-palworld-triumph-over-pokemon-in-lawsuit-japans-rejection-of-nintendo-patent-might-make-things-more-interesting https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendos-palworld-lawsuit-suffers-another-potential-blow-as-us-takes-rare-step-of-re-examining-previously-granted-pokemon-patent

(0:58:55) Warhammer 40k Survivors announced https://www.eurogamer.net/warhammer-survivors-is-an-officially-licensed-vampire-survivors-game-coming-2026

(1:00:50) Rockstar fires dozens of employees in alleged union busting action https://iwgb.org.uk/en/post/staff-at-rockstar-fired-en-masse/

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Games we played this week include: (0:04:20) Double Dragon Revive (0:15:20) BALL x PIT (0:26:30) Once Upon a Katamari (0:36:05) Let it Die (0:45:55) Good Night Universe (0:49:45) Alien Storm (0:51:00) Painkiller ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:52:25) Microsoft’s outrageous profit targets for Xbox are killing it https://www.eurogamer.net/microsofts-push-for-high-xbox-profit-margins-behind-job-cuts-publishing-on-playstation-and-cancellation-of-projects-like-perfect-dark-claims-report

(0:58:15) Halo social media nonsense https://www.eurogamer.net/will-microsoft-be-able-to-stop-the-white-house-using-ai-generated-halo-imagery-to-depict-trump-as-master-chief-and-to-promote-and-recruit-for-ice-depressingly-i-doubt-it

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Games we played this week include: (0:15:55) BALL x PIT (0:28:05) Little Witch in the Woods (0:32:25) Pokémon Legends: Z-A (0:49:15) Yooka-Replaylee (0:54:20) Painkiller

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Games we played this week include: (0:16:15) Pokémon Legends: Z-A (0:29:35) Little Witch in the Woods (0:33:35) Ghost of Yotei (0:47:25) Xenotilt ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:49:00) Hacker who claimed to have hit The Pokémon Company seems to have the goods https://www.eurogamer.net/another-devastating-pokemon-leak-reveals-plans-for-future-games-but-its-the-reported-development-budgets-that-have-left-players-stunned

(0:50:55) Ubisoft canceled Assassin’s Creed set in Reconstruction Era US out of fear https://www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubisoft-cancelled-a-post-civil

(0:58:35) Survey finds majority of video game players buy two or fewer games a year https://www.eurogamer.net/if-you-buy-more-than-two-new-games-a-year-youre-in-the-minority-new-report-reveals

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Games we played this week include: (0:12:30) CloverPit (0:16:50) Hades II (0:43:30) Super Mario Galaxy 2 (0:52:20) Terrifier: The Artcade Game (1:01:45) Ghost of Yotei

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News things talked about in this episode: (1:12:30) Xbox Game Pass price hike https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-increases-price-of-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-despite-record-subscription-profits-last-year

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Photo Credit: Carlos Funes / CC BY 4.0

Games we played this week include: (0:13:45) Hades II (0:33:50) CloverPit (0:44:20) Megabonk (0:49:20) Silent Hill f (0:50:05) Sonic Racing Crossworlds (0:52:05) Star Trek: Resurgence (0:53:10) Ghost of Yotai ---

News things talked about in this episode: (0:55:30) Microsoft takes toys away from one unit of the Israeli Defense Force https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/microsoft-ends-israel-military-units-access-cloud-service-rcna233723

(0:59:55) Electronic Arts bought by consortium including Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-privately-acquired-in-55bn-deal-by-group-of-investors-including-saudi-arabias-investment-fund-and-donald-trumps-son-in-law

(1:04:55) Fornite pulls Peacemaker dance after the show reveals its true nature https://www.eurogamer.net/epic-pulls-controversial-peacemaker-dance-emote-from-fortnite-following-big-twist-in-the-tv-shows-latest-episode

(1:08:00) Hideo Kojima: Ghost Hunter https://www.gamesradar.com/games/horror/hideo-kojima-wants-to-scan-a-ghost-into-od-but-he-already-recorded-the-ghost-in-his-studio-and-thats-why-we-went-to-the-shrine-together-with-microsoft-to-make-sure-the-game-isnt-haunted

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Games we played this week include: (0:14:05) Balatro (0:27:45) Borderlands 4 (0:35:30) Umamusume: Pretty Derby (0:43:35) Dying Light: The Beast (0:57:25) Sonic Racing Crossworlds ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(1:02:45) Microsoft increases Xbox console prices in US for second time in 2025 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-console-prices-set-to-rise-for-a-second-time-in-the-us https://www.eurogamer.net/tariffs-used-by-xbox-as-an-excuse-to-continue-raising-prices-says-former-blizzard-president

(1:06:40) GDC does a rebrand and seemingly little else https://www.gamesindustry.biz/game-developer-conference-rebrands-as-gdc-festival-of-gaming-the-industry-is-changing-and-so-are-we https://bsky.app/profile/officialgdc.bsky.social/post/3lzgrpfurvk2z

(1:12:05) US Dept of Homeland Security steals Nintendo’s intellectual property https://www.eurogamer.net/us-department-of-homeland-security-uses-pokemon-theme-song-and-images-in-disturbing-ice-promotion

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Games we played this week include: (0:14:05) Cronos: The New Dawn (0:27:45) Little Witch in the Woods (0:35:30) Donkey Kong Bananza (0:40:25) Borderlands 4 ---

News things talked about in this episode: (0:55:05) Valve makes adult games ineligible for Early Access on Steam https://www.eurogamer.net/adult-games-hit-once-more-as-valve-seemingly-denies-early-access-to-games-with-mature-content

(0:57:40) Nintendo awarded patent for summoning creatures to fight on behalf of the player https://www.eurogamer.net/is-nintendos-potentially-industry-changing-new-monster-battling-patent-enforceable-we-asked-some-lawyers

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Games we played this week include: (0:06:00) Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (0:13:50) Hollow Knight: Silksong (0:28:30) Balatro (0:40:25) Metal Gear Solid Delta ---

News things talked about in this episode: (0:49:20) Genki settlement with Nintendo makes them unable to use certain color combinations https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/09/nintendo-and-accessory-maker-genki-reach-settlement-in-switch-2-lawsuit

(0:54:35) Paradox refunding Vampire Bloodlines 2 premium edition pre-orders https://www.psu.com/news/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-begins-issuing-refunds-for-premium-edition-pre-orders/

(0:55:45) Members of fighting game community are dropping EVO after Saudi acquisition https://www.eurogamer.net/fighting-game-players-in-uproar-after-evos-new-saudi-government-owners-calls-to-support-grassroots-events

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Games we played this week include: (0:20:50) Tinderblox (0:25:10) Metal Gear Solid Delta (0:35:40) Abiotic Factor (0:40:20) Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (0:46:40) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (0:48:00) Dying Light 2 (0:49:55) Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World

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Games we played this week include: (0:09:35) Telltale’s The Walking Dead (0:24:15) Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (0:35:20) Raccoin (0:41:55) Dusk (0:44:15) BioShock Infinite (1:00:20) Kill the Brickman ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(1:00:00) Hollow Knight Silksong developer Team Cherry has been doing just fine https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-08-21/why-silksong-team-cherry-s-sequel-to-hollow-knight-took-so-long-to-make

(1:04:00) Paradox backpedaling on paid DLC clans in Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 https://www.eurogamer.net/good-the-grubby-paid-clan-plan-for-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-is-being-adjusted

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Games we played this week include: (0:11:35) UFO 50 (0:24:25) Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 (0:42:10) The Torture House (0:46:00) Mafia: The Old Country (0:47:00) Vampire Survivors (0:50:40) Bridge Command ---

News things talked about in this episode: (1:00:00) State of Louisiana taking Roblox to court over child safety https://www.eurogamer.net/louisiana-sues-roblox-for-allegedly-choosing-profits-over-child-safety-claiming-its-basically-open-season-for-sex-predators-on-this-app

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Games we played this week include: (0:06:05) BioShock (0:19:10) Night Freak (0:22:45) Drag x Drive (0:31:20) Mafia: The Old Country (0:39:00) Calm the Storm (0:40:40) This Game Will End In 205 Clicks (0:42:10) Hop Havoc

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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:46:10) Pokémon promo at Japanese McDonald’s canceled after one day due to customer behavior https://www.eurogamer.net/chaotic-pokemon-and-mcdonalds-collaboration-in-japan-ends-early-due-to-shocking-food-waste

(0:48:40) Tencent pulls Light of Motiram key art and assets after comparisons to Horizon franchise https://www.eurogamer.net/tencent-quietly-updates-slavish-horizon-clone-light-of-motirams-steam-page

(0:51:55) Sony is re-evaluating its live service games strategy https://www.eurogamer.net/after-concord-and-a-string-of-delays-and-cancellations-sony-admits-playstations-live-service-strategy-is-not-entirely-going-smoothly

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Games we played this week include: (0:06:30) Evil Dead: Regeneration (0:12:05) Powerwash Simulator 2 (0:16:30) Adventures of Elliot (0:26:05) Heat: Pedal to the Metal (0:36:20) Bridge Command (0:41:20) Empty Epsilon (0:42:30) Detroit: Become Human (0:57:10) Nubby’s Number Factory (0:58:30) Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking ---

News things talked about in this episode: (1:01:50) Assassin’s Creed Black Flag voice actor didn’t understand phones

(1:04:00) Microsoft crows about Game Pass revenues despite massive layoffs https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/29/mastercard-visa-backlash-adult-games-removed-online-stores-steam-itchio-ntwnfb

(1:05:40) Raven Software gets its union contract https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-stadium-alike-new-game-pokemon-champions-gets-a-2026-release-date-in-new-action-packed-gameplay-trailer

(1:06:55) Mastercard claims they have nothing to do with censoring games https://www.videogamer.com/news/after-laying-off-9000-employees-killing-projects-and-closing-studios-microsoft-ceo-says-the-company-is-thriving-as-success-is-not-about-longevity-but-re/

(1:16:25) Indie dev tells players to pirate instead of playing Roblox knock-off https://www.eurogamer.net/peak-developers-would-rather-you-pirate-its-game-than-play-roblox-microtransaction-riddled-ripoff-slop

(1:17:35) Nintendo won’t let Japanese speedrun even play their games https://www.eurogamer.net/japans-biggest-charity-speedrunning-event-wont-have-nintendo-games-because-nintendo-couldnt-help-but-nintendo

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Games we played this week include: (0:09:23) Let Them Trade (0:13:40) Empty Epsilon (0:20:35) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (0:25:20) Super Mario Party Jamboree TV (0:32:05) Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:37:45) Itch hides anything possibly offensive after threat from card processors https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/itch-io-deindexing-adult-content-to-appease-payments-providers https://itch.io/updates/update-on-nsfw-content

(0:45:35) Counter-campaign against card processors https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/29/mastercard-visa-backlash-adult-games-removed-online-stores-steam-itchio-ntwnfb

(0:50:00) Xbox introducing restrictions to align with UK’s Online Safety Act https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-users-will-now-need-to-verify-their-age-in-compliance-with-uks-online-safety-act

(0:54:10) Microsoft CEO says the company is thriving https://www.videogamer.com/news/after-laying-off-9000-employees-killing-projects-and-closing-studios-microsoft-ceo-says-the-company-is-thriving-as-success-is-not-about-longevity-but-re/

(0:57:05) Microsoft’s games will stay $70 for now https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/the-outer-worlds-2-will-no-longer-cost-usd80-as-microsoft-backs-away-from-plans-to-follow-nintendos-lead/

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Photo Credit: Nathaniel Watson / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Games we played this week include: (0:12:30) Donkey Kong Bananza (0:33:05) Let Them Trade (0:38:15) Robocop: Rogue City (0:45:15) Frosthaven ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(0:51:30) Australian group gets payment processors to attack “adult” content on Steam https://archive.ph/AnvVZ https://archive.ph/ycxXs

(1:04:20) Roblox to protect kids with AI age detection https://www.eurogamer.net/roblox-introduces-new-safety-features-including-an-ai-to-estimate-a-teenagers-age-through-video-selfies

(1:08:30) Pokémon Champions doesn’t look as exploitative as feared https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-stadium-alike-new-game-pokemon-champions-gets-a-2026-release-date-in-new-action-packed-gameplay-trailer

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Photo Credit: Near Dark Photography https://neardarkphotography.co.uk/

Games we played this week include: (0:12:00) Bridge Command (0:22:35) Tamagatchi Paradise (0:30:40) UFO 50 (0:36:45) Patapon 1+2 Replay (0:42:40) Donkey Kong Bananaza (0:47:10) Bendy and the Dark Revival ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(1:05:25) Buy your DLC in just four easy payments https://www.gamespot.com/articles/now-you-can-buy-in-game-dlc-and-pay-it-off-later/1100-6532906/

(1:10:30) Ubisoft executives found guilty of harassment https://insider-gaming.com/former-ubisoft-executives-found-guilty-and-handed-suspended-sentences/

(1:12:55) King employees laid off in favor of AI tools they helped build https://www.eurogamer.net/candy-crush-developer-king-reportedly-replacing-laid-off-staff-with-ai-tools-they-helped-to-build

(1:16:00) Microsoft ad seeking to hire artists uses bad AI art https://www.eurogamer.net/head-of-xbox-graphics-department-puts-out-cringe-worthy-hiring-post-with-ai-graphics

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Games we played this week include: (0:23:25) Tamagatchi Plaza (0:41:55) Dead Rising Remastered (0:45:45) Death Stranding 2 (0:47:20) Chance’s Lucky Escape (0:49:15) Tiny Turnip (0:50:50) Cyberpunk 2077 ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(1:05:25) Nintendo confirms everyone’s greatest fear https://www.uniladtech.com/gaming/nintendo-concerning-announcement-switch-affect-40-million-people-689424-20250701

(1:10:30) Two Point Museum will get some DLC https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/two-point-museums-first-dlc-adds-a-fantasy-flourish-to-your-exhibitions-letting-you-display-mimic-chests-a-giant-d20-and-a-chicken-statue-that-turns-people-into-poultry/

(1:12:55) Netherlands suing Sony for perceived monopoly regarding limited access to disc-based games https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-faces-dutch-lawsuit-over-artificially-high-playstation-prices

(1:16:00) Nintendo in trouble with Brazil over ability to remotely brick Switch 2 consoles https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/07/nintendos-ability-to-ban-switch-2-consoles-has-landed-it-in-hot-water

(1:18:10) Wheelchair basketball game Drag x Drive likely won’t have local multiplayer https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendos-switch-2-game-drag-x-drive-appears-to-not-support-local-multiplayer

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Games we played this week include: (0:21:55) Death Stranding 2 (0:40:35) Cyberpunk 2077 (0:42:20) Star Birds (0:45:40) Super 10 Pin (0:48:40) Shadowgate PD (0:49:35) Catcher Diablos (0:51:55) FBC: Firebreak ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(54:00) Poster misprint says Metroid Prime “Out Now” https://mynintendonews.com/2025/06/20/uk-metroid-prime-4-advert-on-london-underground-claims-the-games-out-now/

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Games we played this week include: (0:07:55) Date Everything (0:22:20) Quantum Witch (0:33:20) Longpuppy (0:36:05) Otto’s Galactic Groove (0:37:55) Mario Kart World (0:53:35) FBC: Firebreak ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(1:00:40) Microsoft still committed to developing new gaming hardware https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-says-its-working-on-next-gen-xbox-consoles-youll-play-in-your-living-room-and-in-your-hands

(1:05:35) Bungie delays Marathon https://www.engadget.com/gaming/bungie-delays-marathon-indefinitely-190832450.html

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Photo Credit: Corystep / CC BY-4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Games we played this week include: (0:08:00) Mind’s Eye (0:15:30) Switch 2 (0:18:45) Mario Kart World (0:39:05) Ball x Pit (0:42:40) Cyberpunk 2077 (0:50:40) Civilization 7 (0:56:35) Fast Fusion (0:58:44) Street Fighter 6 (1:01:00) Switch 2 Welcome Tour (1:06:40) Deltarune (1:21:25) Date Everything ---

News things talked about in this episode:

(1:17:15) SAG-AFTRA voice actors reach tentative agreement on AI protections https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/sag-video-game-companies-tentative-deal-actors-strike-1236125631/

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Games we played this week include: (0:08:45) Elden Ring Nightreign (0:29:45) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (0:37:55) Dig Dig Dino (0:42:40) Fulcrum Defenders (0:42:40) Blippo Plus (0:50:40) Horizon: Forbidden West

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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:52:40) Bethesda union scores contract with Microsoft https://kotaku.com/bethesda-devs-win-first-ever-union-contact-at-a-major-g-1851783142

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Games we played this week include: To a T (9:30) My Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Stole Time (23:55) My Bimbo Dream (35:15) Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping (53:35)

Wilmot Works It Out (55:15) Onimusha 2 (1:00:20) Crysis 2 (1:06:00) ---

News things talked about in this episode:

FTC drops its appeal of Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard King (1:07:40) https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ftc-concedes-defeat-in-appeal-against-microsoft-merger-with-activision-blizzard

Embracer Group to release 76 games in 2025 despite constant layoffs (1:08:15) https://embracer.com/releases/embracer-group-publishes-interim-report-q4-january-march-2025-adjusted-ebit-amounted-to-sek-1077-million/

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Games we played this week include: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (16:25) Deep Rock Galactic (18:15) Zexion (23:25) Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon (33:10) Without a Dawn (50:15) Match-O-3000 (54:30) Chew Chew Mimic (56:15) Dance Break Dance (57:05) What the Crow (58:40) Escape the Arcade (59:30) ---

News things talked about in this episode:

Microsoft checked and they’re pretty sure their tools weren’t used to kill kids in Gaza, honest (1:02:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/bandai-namco-alters-exec-pay-to-encourage-acting-in-the-interest-of-shareholders

Marathon is absolutely riddled with stolen bits of art (1:06:40) https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/05/17/new-marathon-info-bungie-morale-launch-worries-and-changing-plans/

WizKids Baldur’s Gate pre-painted figurines look horrendous, prompt refunds (1:11:10) https://www.eurogamer.net/baldurs-gate-3s-terrible-miniatures-missed-the-mark-so-much-wizkids-is-offering-refunds https://www.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/1ko1rb6/apparently_bg3_miniatures_from_wizkids_started_to/

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