In this episode, we delve into the latest developments shaking up the gaming world. Intel steps up with its budget-friendly Arc B580 and B570 GPUs, challenging Nvidia and AMD on performance per dollar. Ubisoft pulls the plug on XDefiant, refunding players as the once-promising shooter faces an abrupt end. We explore Codecks' €1 million funding boost to expand its project management tool for game developers. Plus, 8BitDo's nostalgic new Xbox-inspired mechanical keyboard with RGB backlighting, and STALKER 2's heartfelt response to its buggy yet soulful launch. A must-listen for gamers and industry enthusiasts!

0:00 Intro

2:28 Updates

17:42 Intel announces ‘Battlemage’ graphics cards https://tinyurl.com/52y5t9v8

36:15 XDefiant is shutting down https://tinyurl.com/3v36xnth 

49:03 Codecks gets €1 million in funding https://tinyurl.com/mu8k45uu 

54:38 8BitDo Xbox version mechanical keyboard https://tinyurl.com/4w654b37 

1:13:07 STALKER 2 dev gets real about game bugs https://tinyurl.com/53hffa38 

1:22:38 December 2024 Games

1:30:50 Outro

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