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DMG Gaming Podcast Episode 117 is packed with raw emotion, sharp opinions, and major gaming updates. Hosts Grant Roland and Ed Phillips begin with a powerful tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, reflecting on his wild legacy, iconic tracks like “War Pigs,” and his influence across music and gaming culture.

Next, we dive deep into the latest gaming news and controversy:

• Splitgate 2's “Make FPS Great Again” backlash and dev apology
• New Dungeons & Dragons game by Critical Role
• Supermassive Games layoffs and the Directive 8020 delay
• Plus, IGN’s Top 25 PS5 Games of 2025 list gets roasted in our Disgruntled Gamer Rant — where’s Expedition 33, Kingdom Come 2, or Death Stranding 2?

🎮 Game Preview:
Explore the dark, mystical world of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, an upcoming Souls-like RPG set in Ming Dynasty China. We break down combat, art design, endings, and make bold Metacritic predictions.

💔 Top 6 Heartbreaking Video Game Deaths:
From Aerith (FFVII) to Joel (TLOU2), we revisit the most emotional character deaths that still hurt today.

🕹️ Random Game Roulette:
This week: Octodad: Dadliest Catch. Physics chaos, student dev origins, and why it's still a cult classic.

🏆 Winner of the Week: Switch 2 players enjoying Donkey Kong Bonanza
❌ Loser of the Week: GameSpot’s tone-deaf Ozzy Osbourne tribute tweet

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