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--> Bethesda has finally blessed us with a name. Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel is the next game in the series, following Skyrim, Oblivion, Morrowind and Daggerfall.
--> The main manufacturer of the flash memory inside Switch game cards, Macronix, is “quitting the Switch business.”
--> A bride in China is going viral for giving her husband-to-be a wild challenge: making him beat her at Valorant before they could officially marry.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia

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--> Valve has responded to the worrying trend of games being cloned using generative-AI and sold on Steam by lecturing game devs to make better games that are not so easily copied by AI.
--> NBA 2K27 has usurped Resident Evil Requiem as the best selling game of 2026 in the US. It’s not surprising to see it doing well, as 2K’s NBA series regularly ranks in the top five best-selling games in the US every year, alongside other annual sports franchises like Madden NFL.
--> A hacker sparked an uproar within the PlayStation 5 homebrew scene for privately reporting an exploit to Sony and cashing in on a $50,000 reward, rather than keeping it confidential for the community.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Retro Rewind

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In this episode...
--> Electronic Arts Inc. has announced that it will shut down BioWare, the celebrated studio behind roleplaying games such as Dragon Age and Mass Effect, as part of its latest series of cuts and closures.
--> The next Xbox might cost $1,800, a new report from Fortune says.
--> Uwe Boll, the notorious director of infamously bad video game films, says "Don’t ever bash my movies again," in response to the new Street Fighter movie’s bad reviews. 
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Nostalgia 101

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--> Following Nintendo and Sony's lead, XBOX is setting up XP, a division exclusively dedicated to movies and non-games partnerships. They also announced XBOX LABS, where they will vibe code game ports.
--> US video game trade group the Entertainment Software Association has asked the US government to flag retro handheld devices containing pre-installed games as a “notorious market”.
--> To celebrate the Blue Blur’s 35th anniversary, Sega is selling a $20,000 Sonic figure that has “Sonic DNA” inside it.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, PRGE 2026 Recap

Follow youtube.com/@RetroGamingExpo! This year's PRGE content will drop in the spring.

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--> Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma claims the company is bouncing back from an all-time low, but is there any reason to believe her? Despite boasting improved public sentiment and a return to growth, Sharma offered no supporting figures, while layoffs continue and uncertainty surrounds the company's future. 

--> Would you pay $1,400 for a used PS5 Pro? GameStop has reportedly raised prices on pre-owned consoles to $500 above retail, with third-party resellers following suit. High demand ahead of GTA 6 and ongoing component shortages may be driving the price surge.
--> What could possibly go wrong when Sega launches an official Sonic the Hedgehog Discord server? Within hours of opening, the server attracted over 50,000 users and was flooded with spam and inappropriate comments, forcing moderators to lock chats and impose strict restrictions. Because apparently, Sonic fans can't be trusted to behave themselves.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll

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In this episode...
--> Is Sony having second thoughts about ending PlayStation disc support? The question has arisen following a report that says Sony sent "a bigger survey than they've sent almost ever before" to developers asking for feedback about the decision to stop producing disc-based games.
--> Mythic Achievements (which are definitely not trying to be just like PlayStation platinum trophies) are now available for Xbox Insiders.
--> Rockstar devs went to real strip clubs to help them create GTA 6 strippers with greater variety and realism.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gamers Week Debates 

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Hosts: donniegretro, wrytersview, retrogamebrews
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
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In this episode...
--> Microsoft confirmed yesterday that the next mainline Halo game will be developed by Call of Duty maker Activision, with mass layoffs hitting Halo Studios amid a significant restructure of its XBOX studios setup.
--> Microsoft has filed a patent for a system that allows PC and XBOX games to serve advertisements during game sessions, seemingly without disrupting gameplay.
--> Sega bosses were ready to kill off the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise before the hugely-successful live-action movie helped change their minds.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History

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Hosts: wrytersview, retrogamebrews, donniegretro
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In this episode...
--> Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid spiritual successor, Physint, has found a new home at XBOX after Sony dropped it. 
--> Blizzard blew the lid off of BlizzCon 2026 with the surprise announcements of Diablo 5 and a new Starcraft.
--> GTA VI fans will not allow a nudist resort in Florida to be nude in peace after crypto scammer Cyberleek showed off a similar nudist resort in gameplay leaks last month.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia

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In this episode...
--> Nintendo aired two back-to-back Nintendo Directs this week, and the first covered celebrations for The Legend of Zelda's 40th Anniversary, including the upcoming movie, merchandise, orchestra tours, a new themed Switch 2 plus accessories, and of course, the remake of Ocarina of Time.
--> The second Direct of the week was a 45-minute showcase highlighting new game reveals, release dates, and updates, including Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond.
--> Beginning in November, XBOX will impose monthly cloud gaming time limits for Game Pass subscribers after years of unlimited access. 
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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In this episode...
--> Sony is facing a class action lawsuit filed in California's Northern District Court for failing to properly disclose that paying for a downloadable game does not grant permanent ownership. Now the company's lawyers are arguing that if you truly own your digital games, only one copy of any given game could ever be sold, and "reasonable" gamers know that's not the case. 
--> After ditching discs, PlayStation continues replicating XBOX's very bad 2013 by going all in on TV.
--> A swath of angry spouses on social media believe that Grand Theft Auto 6's in-depth relationship mechanic is equivalent to cheating on your real-life partner and worth breaking up over.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll

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