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June 26, 2022Jeff Grubb & Imran Khan | Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Final Fantasy XVI & More
It’s getting hotter and just generally worse in the country right now, but at least we can talk about video games for a few minutes. John sat down with Imran Khan and Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb to chat about Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Final Fantasy XVI, and this Winter’s potentially quiet release schedule. You should find and donate to your local abortion fund.

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This page will help you donate to 92 abortion funds at once
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 details
Final Fantasy XVI will feature giant monster battles
Final Fantasy XVI will be open-zone, not open-world
Michael Jackson apparently did do Sonic 3’s music after all
Sony studios come out in support of abortion rights and access
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1 hr 2 min
June 19, 2022Kenneth Shepard & Mike Williams | Overwatch 2, FF7 Remake, Dragon’s Dogma 2 & More
Hot Game Summer 2022 rolls on with major news about Final Fantasy VII Remake, Dragon’s Dogma, Starfield, and more! John also sits down with Kenneth Shepard and Mike Williams to discuss the wealth of new information regarding Overwatch 2 and its release.

Additional Reading:
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the sequel to Remake
Crisis Core is getting a remaster this year
Dragon’s Dogma 2 announced against all odds
Everything you missed from Microsoft & Bethesda’s Showcase
Everything you missed from Capcom’s Showcase
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge not getting DLC…yet
Hideo Kojima will collaborate with Xbox on a major project
Persona 3, 4, and 5 definitive versions will also come out on PlayStation & PC
Gran Turismo movie based on a true story
Activision Blizzard clears itself of wrongdoing lmao
Vince McMahon to step away from CEO role during misconduct investigation
Vince McMahon losing the reins of WWE no longer feels impossible
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1 hr 27 min
June 12, 2022Diego Argüello & Paul Tamayo | Hot Game Summer 2022 Roundtable
We’re in the thick of Hot Game Summer 2022 and John sat down with Diego Argüello and Paul Tamayo to talk about the games we’re most excited about that we saw from this week’s showcases. John will also catch you up on the latest news and the extensive list of games coming out this coming week.
Additional Reading:
Everything you missed from Geoff’s Summer Game Fest 2022
Cozy Grove 2 announced
Everything you missed from Day of the Devs 2022
Everything you missed from Netflix Geeked 2022
Everything you missed from Devolver’s Digital 2022 Summer Showcase
Fallout 76’s troubled development
The wild story behind Nintendo’s 1-2 Switch sequel
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1 hr 12 min
June 05, 2022Rebekah Valentine & Fūnk-é Joseph | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, State of Play & More
This week, John called up on the expertise of featured contributor Fūnk-é Joseph and IGN’s award-winning Reb Valentine to dive into all of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet details we learned this week. We also catch you up with all the big game announcements that came out of Sony’s banger State of Play and much more!
Additional Reading:
Everything you missed from Sony’s State of Play
Sonic Frontiers gameplay is…interesting!
DC Films is going to be a huge part of Warner Discovery
Our Flag Means Death gets second season
Apex Legends says trans lives matter in the face of EA’s policy of silence
Will Arnett to voice Sweet Tooth in upcoming Twisted Metal series
Morbius is back in theaters thanks to you chuckleheads
Madden 23 getting three covers honoring the franchise’s late namesake
The AYN Loki looks like a possible alternative to Steam Deck
Ys Net making a buckwild Space Harrier spiritual successor
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet details galore
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1 hr 19 min
May 29, 2022Ash Parrish & Steven Strom | Halo TV Show, No Man’s Sky Update & More
This week, John chatted with Steven Strom and The Verge’s Ash Parrish about cool games in our backlogs, No Man’s Sky’s latest expedition, and why a total Halo newbie should most definitely watch the TV show. Also, we catch you up with the latest news, including Raven Software’s historic unionization vote, The Sims 4 adding pronouns, and The Summer of Morbius.
Additional Reading:
Raven Software’s QA team votes to unionize
Certain Affinity relocating workers affected by restricted rights
The Sims 4 adds oft-requested pronouns to game
Metal Gear Rising Revengeance sees meme-fueled surge
Morbius finds remarkable popularity on Twitch
Neill Blomkamp may direct a Gran Turismo film
Temtem leaving Early Access in September
PAX not changing safety protocols in wake of enforcer death from Covid
Capcom says there’s little hope of Darkstalkers resurrection
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1 hr 13 min
May 22, 2022Playdate Roundtable w/ Fūnk-é Joseph and Paul Tamayo!
This week, John hosts a roundtable discussion with featured contributor Fūnk-é Joseph & podcast producer Paul Tamayo about the Playdate! We think it harkens back to a better era of handheld gaming, but you should listen to hear why. John also catches you up with the biggest news of the week, including Death Stranding’s sequel, Final Fantasy VII news, and more!
Additional Reading:
Norman Reedus Casually Confirms Death Stranding 2
The PlayStation Plus Relaunch Gets a Lineup and Date
Genshin Impact Will Finally Update to 2.7 At the End of May
Babylon's Fall Developers Adjusting Graphics Based on Feedback
Final Fantasy VII-Related News Likely Coming Next Month
Bungie Stands by Pro-Choice Statement Amidst Reported Sony “Muzzle"
There are More Copies of Grand Theft Auto V Sold than the Current Population of Russia
Stardew Valley Has Sold Over 20 Million Copies
Fall Guys Goes Free-to-Play, Coming to Xbox and Switch
'Stranger Things' Season 4 Episode Length Revealed - Netflix Tudum
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1 hr 7 min
May 15, 2022Imran Khan | More Delays From Bethesda, EA’s Messy FIFA Divorce & More
This week, John taps news editor Imran Khan to fill us in on some big game delays, EA’s early 2023, and EA’s messy divorce from FIFA. We’ll also tell you about a bonkers diversity tool Activision-Blizzard is using as well as the game you should be playing to get your new Vampire Survivors fix.
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50 min
May 08, 2022Stephen Totilo | New Activision-Blizzard Lawsuit, Square-Enix’s Recent Moves & More
This week, John enlists the help of Axios games reporter Stephen Totilo to fill in important gaps in the week’s top stories, including a new lawsuit filed against Activision-Blizzard, Square-Enix dumping some Western studios to Embracer, and Reggie Fils-Aime’s book tour. We also get you ready for the upcoming week’s game releases including some Xbox Game Pass you won’t want to miss.
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Additional Reading:
New York City sues Activision, targeting CEO Bobby Kotick
Square Enix Sells Good Studios to Focus on Blockchain, AI, and the Cloud
Outriders, Square Enix's Answer To Destiny, Didn't Turn A Profit In Its First Year
Ubisoft Montreal is Taking Over Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake
AEW Fight Forever Coming to PC With Little Else Known
Bungie Unequivocally Comes Out For Not Losing Abortion Rights
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1 hr 17 min
May 01, 2022Kenneth Shepard | Overwatch 2 PvP Beta, Reggie Fils-Aime’s Blockchain Dreams & More
This week, John sits down with Overwatch superfan/apologist Kenneth Shepard to talk about the ongoing Overwatch 2 PvP beta and where the once-celebrated franchise goes from here. We also run down the biggest headlines of the week, including Acti-Blizz shareholders saying yes to big golden parachutes, Yuji Naka’s online honesty about Balan Wonderworld, and Reggie Fils-Aime’s blockchain dreams.

Additional reading:
Activision Shareholders Approve Xbox Deal, But Wall Street Has Doubts
"Activision Blizzard shareholders may have voted for the company's sale to Microsoft and a golden parachute plan designed to keep execs through the deal, but they were far less in favor of the latter" - Stephen Totilo
Activision Blizzard again accused of threatening employees for speaking out - The Verge
Netflix lays off 'Tudum' writers following disastrous Q1 earnings
Yuji Naka and Square Enix Both Disagree Whose Fault Balan Wonderworld Was
Former Nintendo Icon Reggie Wishes He Could Sell His Animal Crossing Island On Blockchain
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52 min
April 24, 2022Mike Williams | Netflix’s Turbulent Week, Nintendo’s Alleged Union-Busting Attempts & More
This week, John chats with Mike Williams about the streaming landscape, including Netflix’s turbulent week, Warner Bros. Discovery, the CNN+ debacle, and more. We’ll also get you caught up with major news stories including a wild one about Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg interfering with a planned exposé regarding Bobby Kotick and a restraining order from an ex-girlfriend.
Additional Reading:
Report: Meta Executive Meddled to Block Daily Mail Stories About Activision CEO Bobby Kotick
Activision Blizzard Announces Board Developments: Lulu Cheng Meservey Elected and Kerry Carr Nominated for Election
Labor Complaint Alleges Nintendo Interfered With Workers Attempts to Organize
The Nintendo of America Contractors Who Feel Like Second Class Workers
A New Tales From the Borderlands Game Has Been Announced
Amy Hennig is Getting a Second Chance at a Star Wars Game, and Good For Her
Nintendo Casually Moves Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Up Two Months
Assassin's Creed Video Game Publisher Ubisoft (UBI) Draws Buyout Interest - Bloomberg
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1 hr 8 min

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