In this episode, we review Crimson Desert, give impressions on Nintendo Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode, discuss news of the week, including a new Neptunia RPG.

Timestamps

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 2:04 - Crimson Desert
• 50:18 - Nintendo Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode impressions
• 1:09:30 - Yakuza live-action Nihon Toitsu adaptation
• 1:20:52 - Article shout-out: Etrange Overlord review
• 1:27:32 - Article shout-out: CyberConnect2 interview with Taichiro Miyazaki during GDC 2026
• 1:31:17 - Article shout-out: Crimson Moon preview
• 1:38:22 - Article shout-out: Pragmata preview
• 1:42:41 - Article shout-out: Monster Hunter Stories 3: guides
• 1:45:26 - Article shout-out: Paranormasight interview
• 1:50:17 - Choushinjikuu Game Neptune Unlimited releases for Switch 1&2 and PlayStation 4&5 in Japan on August 27
• 2:01:34 - Final Fantasy IX animated series officially in development at EuroVisual
• 2:07:02 - Fate/Extra Record delayed indefinitely and Bandai Namco steps down as its publisher
• 2:11:02 - Minecraft Dungeons II announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
• 2:20:58 - Shenmue III Enhanced gets its first trailer, game editions revealed for consoles and PC
• 2:26:34 - Archetype Entertainment shares a 'Gameplay First Look' video and screenshots for Exodus
• 2:30:03 - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales details the Age of Reconstruction, quests, cat collecting, and more
• 2:32:26 - Demon Kill Demon ~Yomi 1984~ jobs and key characters explained in detail
• 2:35:37 - Crimson Desert has sold through 2 million copies worldwide
• 2:36:34 - Lies of P franchise surpasses 4 million units sold globally
• 2:37:57 - Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy launches March 23 for iOS and Android, pre-registrations available now
• 2:42:21 - Starfield launches on April 7 for PlayStation 5 alongside the new Free Lanes and Terra Armada content drops
• 2:43:51 - Vampire Crawlers launches on April 21 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
• 2:45:13 - Starbites launches on May 21 for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and Steam
• 2:48:01 - Wrap-up and sign-off