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The Nintendo Switch achieved several sale milestones in recent weeks, but their latest earning's report sheds light on their 2020 lineup & it may be cause for concern. We analyze Nintendo's latest guidance as it suggests a significant probability that Breath of the Wild 2 not only misses 2020, but also early 2021. How will Nintendo counter PS5 and Xbox Series X? We discuss.

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Microsoft gave the gaming community a glimpse into what the Xbox Series X would offer in terms of software, but the presentation didn't leave a memorable mark. Leaning too heavily on trailers, Microsoft's Inside Xbox showcase failed to show us why the Xbox Series X is a major leap for the industry. Will this marketing mistake prove costly & give the PS5 an edge in the next-gen conversation? Or is Microsoft & the Xbox Series X still in a strong position vs. Sony and the PS5? We discuss.

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Sony have issued an official statement confirming they have caught the individuals responsible for leaking The Last of Us 2. Exact specifics as to how the game was accessed remains unknown, but there are two likely scenarios as to what happened... and both are concerning. We discuss them & let you determine which is the most realistic.

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Microsoft's Phil Spencer compared the coming of Xbox Series X to the revolutionary shift from 2D to 3D gaming. Is there merit to these claims? Will the implementation of ray tracing, SSD, and other hardware upgrades bring a similar revolution? We have John Linneman of Digital Foundry join us to discuss these important topics & much more.

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The champagne isn't pouring at the Naughty Dog or Sony offices to celebrate the new release date for The Last of Us Part 2. Instead, an act of selfishness has tarnished the celebration and turned what should be a day of joy into a day of despair. We discuss the ramifications of the leak and how it not only impacts Sony & Naughty Dog, but the industry and gaming community as a whole.

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The latest Nintendo Switch firmware may have leaked the development profile of an unannounced Switch console. Could the device be a TV-only Switch? A digital-only Switch? Or perhaps something more revolutionary? With a 2020 release unlikely to happen, we discuss what the new Switch hardware may be and when we will see it.

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The PlayStation 5's controller, the DualSense, has been officially detailed by Sony and the controller is a radical change from the DualShock brand. As next-gen plans heat up, the PS5 controller shows a drastic change in direction from Sony as they prepare to compete with the Xbox Series X later this year. What new gameplay possibilities will the DualSense offer? We discuss.

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Square Enix's handling of Final Fantasy 7 Remake has brought forth questions of their marketing intents & whether or not they misled consumers in the lead up to the title's PS4 launch day. With Kimerex Project

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Naughty Dog has delayed The Last of Us Part 2 indefinitely and the ramifications of this delay will extend far beyond Sony and PS4. This is the first of many impending 2020 video game delays, as the delays may soon reach the next-generation launch plans of the PS5 and Xbox Series. Aside from delays, the economic and logistical impacts may have a long-term effect on the video game industry in 2020 and beyond.

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Nintendo is set to celebrate Super Mario's 35th anniversary in a BIG way, as reports suggest the company plans to bring Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy to the Nintendo Switch with new enhancements. Will this trio play a pivotal role in Nintendo's 2020 holiday lineup?

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