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360G Episode 786 – More Xbox Layoffs


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Hosts: Webby, Darren & Graham

This week's show is a Patreon‑exclusive deep dive packed with cosy road‑trip chaos, colourful chameleon combat, and one of the most dramatic news weeks Xbox has faced in years. Webby, Darren and Graham break down the games they've been playing, then dive head‑first into the industry shake‑ups dominating headlines across Xbox, PlayStation and digital ownership.

Your support on Patreon is what makes these exclusive episodes possible.

🎮 Games We Played This Week
  • RV There Yet — The chill road‑trip management game that's more strategic than it looks.

  • Meccha Chameleon — Bright, frantic, and surprisingly tactical.

  • Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Expansion — New zones, new class, new grind.

  • Final Fantasy XIV — More adventures in Eorzea.

  • Final Fantasy Tactics — Revisiting a stone‑cold classic.

  • Hades II — More god‑slaying, more chaos, more perfection.

  • Star Fox Switch 2 — A fresh blast of barrel‑rolling nostalgia.

  • Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced — The pirate classic rebuilt for a new generation.

  • Sulfur — Stylish shooting with a punchy roguelite edge.

🙌 Community Shout‑Outs
  • Massive thank you to our Patrons — your support keeps the show running and unlocks episodes like this.

  • Huge shout‑out to our Discord Boosters — you legends keep the community thriving.

📰 News Round‑Up

Xbox Restructuring & Studio Shake‑Ups

Based on reporting from Xbox Wire and industry insiders:

  • 1,600 Xbox employees laid off with restructuring continuing into FY27 — totalling around 15% of Xbox.

  • Double Fine and Compulsion Games are going independent.

  • Ninja Theory and Undead Labs have been sold, but Senua and State of Decay 3 remain fully funded.

  • Arkane Lyon is reviewing "potential strategic options," raising questions about the studio's future.

The lads break down what this means for Game Pass, exclusives, and the long‑term stability of Xbox's first‑party output.

PlayStation Controversy Over Physical Media Criticism

Reports claim PlayStation has banned users who criticised the company's shift away from physical games. We dig into what's actually happening, how widespread it is, and what it means for the future of physical media.

Digital Ownership Drama

A wave of viral posts on X highlights growing frustration around disappearing digital licences and platform control. Plus:

  • A Microsoft lawsuit ends with an Xbox gamer winning a case over their digital library, potentially setting a major precedent for digital ownership rights.

🎙️ All This & More

Exclusive to Patrons, this episode is packed with industry chaos, weekly gaming stories, and the usual 360G banter from Webby, Darren and Graham.

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