With Xbox's famous ringworld officially arriving on PlayStation 5 in 2026, we can rest assured that Sony's longtime rival has finally conceded the console space for good. Halo: Campaign Evolved -- clever! -- is a ground-up remake of the smash-hit 2001 Xbox launch title, and it comes with some new bells and whistles, including fresh content and a four-player online-enabled campaign. Microsoft even trotted Halo's community manager out in a PlayStation shirt, promised all upcoming Halo content is Sony-bound, and yielded perhaps their last meaningful franchise to the competition. This gives us much to discuss! Plus: Helldivers 2 dev Arrowhead begins work on its next project, Horizon's live-action movie is slated to film next year and launch in '27, Resident Evil 0 Remake rumors are percolating, we may be waiting a while longer for Starfield's PS5 debut, Electronic Arts scores a renewed deal with the NFL to continue the Madden franchise, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Why does anyone care about Photo Mode? What's our dream PowerWash Simulator 2 DLC? Is it okay to play a game without delving into its greater meaning and themes? Will Chris ever return from New York?

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:42:57 - RIP Sam Rivers
0:44:41 - buttrock and rap metal
0:54:36 - Couple vs few
0:58:55 - Keep on keeping on Thomas
1:03:48 - PSN Profiles issuers?
1:12:16 - Halo is coming to PS5
1:54:28 - Arrowhead is hiring for a new game?
2:01:24 - Updates on the Horizon film
2:09:25 - Resident Evil 0 remake rumors
2:14:37 - Starfield announcement for PS5 next year
2:23:12 - EA NFL renewal
2:28:25 - Ex-AC lead claims he didn't step down
2:33:46 - Remedy CEO steps down
2:37:22 - New sales data
3:07:02 - What We’re Playing (Ghost of Yotei, Ninja Gaiden 4, Ball x Pit)
3:21:03 - How's our media literacy?
3:29:03 - Dream DLC for Power Wash Simulator?
3:32:17 - Updates with trophies
3:36:11 - Photo mode is free marketing?
3:40:06 - Sony's PC strategy with Xbox's PC push
3:45:59 - Soundbar recommendations

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