We're joined by two special guests on this milestone episode. Please welcome Andy Pan (the only person who has previously co-hosted a show with us) and Greg Alderton, Virtual Economy's lead moderator!

With 14,000 people laid off, studios shuttered, and projects abandoned, Amazon seems ready to give up on most or all of its gaming dreams. Also: EA earnings ride off into the sunset, Capcom posts a strong quarter, Remedy's in trouble, and Microsoft is inscrutable.

Also: Sony responds to Tencent's request to dismiss the Light of Moritram lawsuit, Circana report on U.S. video game spending for September 2025, and Microsoft is a little too cozy with the U.S. government.

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TIME STAMPS

• [00:05:44] - Remembering Tomonobu Itagaki
• [00:10:32] - Episode 200 Celebration
• [00:34:14] - Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending for September 2025
• [00:56:18] - Sony Responds to Tencent's Request to Dismiss Light of Moritram Lawsuit
• [01:06:57] - EA Earnings
• [01:17:51] - Capcom Earnings
• [01:27:49] - Remedy Earnings
• [01:43:45] - Microsoft Earnings
• [02:16:00] - Why Is Microsoft Allowing the U.S. Government to Use the Halo IP?

SOURCES

• "I Told Him I Loved Him, Because I Do" - A Tribute To The Late Dead Or Alive Creator Tomonobu Itagaki | Time Extension
• SIE Opposition to Motion to Dismiss 4142-0511-3185 v.2 | United States District Court - Northern District of California
• Electronic Arts Reports Q2 FY2026 | EA
• EA and Stability AI partner to empower artists, designers, and developers | EA
• United Videogame Workers-CWA Statement on Proposed Electronic Arts Buyout | UVW-CWA
• Consolidated Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Capcom
• Inside information, profit warning: Remedy Entertainment Plc lowers operating profit (EBIT) outlook for 2025 and publishes preliminary Q3 key financial figures | Remedy
• Change of CEO in Remedy Entertainment Plc | Remedy
• Business Review - January - September 2025 | Remedy
• Earnings Release FY26 Q1 | Microsoft