Job losses, studio closures, cancelled games at Xbox, Phil Spencer isn’t leaving any time soon, Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox Series X/S in August, port studio says any 60fps Xbox Series S game will ‘easily port’ to Nintendo Switch 2, and Neil Druckmann is stepping away from The Last of Us TV show to focus on game development

Also: Good facts, Chinese takeaways, stickers and more!

Games discussed: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, PEAK, Another Code: Recollection, Two Point Museum, Zenless Zone Zero, Rematch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Walkabout Mini Golf VR.

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This week, a totally normal show.

Lost Records developer Don't Nod cuts a "non-insignificant chunk" of jobs; turns out The Alters has undisclosed gen AI use of in images, text, and translation; Sony sued in Netherlands over "Sony Tax" and its perceived monopoly on digital sales, PlayStation maintains that it still won’t release first-party games on PS Plus on day one, and Dbrand is sending improved Switch 2 grips to all customers after ‘spectacularly terrible response’ to detaching claims.

Also: Mr. Resetti, Star Wars nerds, feeling old, and so much more.

Games discussed: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, PEAK, 9 Kings, Cast n Chill, Rematch, Lumines Remastered.

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Microsoft says it's working on next-gen Xbox "consoles", third-party Switch 2 game sales are reportedly “below estimates” (but Nintendo is banning people for pirating games on Switch 2), a Metroid Prime 4 ad on London Underground claimed the game is ‘out now’, support for Beat Saber on PS4 and PS5 ends, and Bungie delays Marathon.

Also: Prison time, good boys, Sonic’s birthday, masculine film idols, and more.

Games discussed: Rematch, The Alters, Mario Kart World, Fortnite, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.

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This week we’re joined by the amazing Ellie Gibson!

Switch 2 sells 3.5m units in four days, SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative agreement with major games companies to end strike, SGF viewing figures up by 89%, John Marston’s actor teases “big announcement” coming “before Friday”, and Splatoon Raiders is announced for Switch 2.

Also: being sell-outs, catchphrases, could we host the BAFTA Games Awards, and more!

Games discussed: The Alters, Trash Goblin, Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Absolum, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.

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We discuss everything announced at Summer Game Fest and Sony State of Play, and we give our first impressions of Nintendo Switch 2, its games and accessories.

That’s it. That’s the show.

Games discussed: Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and more.

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EA cancels Black Panther and shuts down Cliffhanger Games, Xbox’s handheld has been reportedly "sidelined", GAME cancelling Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, and Summer Game Fest 2025 is almost here.

Also: games in space, nuisance gaming, school screw ups, non-tech upgrades, murders, and more.

Games discussed: To a T, Rematch, Ghost Town

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This week: Borderlands 4 might actually cost $80, Molyneux talks about Project Milo, Alex Garland is directing the Elden Ring movie, and Sony ends its PlayStation Stars loyalty programme.

Also: best kissers, own brand lifestyles, spoilers, TCGS Trump Cars, bunkers, and more.

Games discussed: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, Monster Train 2, Helldivers 2, Split Fiction.

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Sean’s away, so this week we’re joined by none other than star of stage and screen, Blake Harrison!

This week: Bungie morale reportedly in "free fall" as it grapples with stolen Marathon assets fallout, Fortnite now lets you chat with Darth Vader using generative AI speech, Jade Raymond has left Haven Studios, Red Dead Redemption 2 reportedly coming to Switch 2, analysts say that Nintendo is likely to become "primary partner for third-party game publishers" over next gen, and the PS5 might be able to go up in price again.

Also: the next generation of TCGS, Worcestershire Sauce, gaming dreams, the rising cost of gaming, sleep strats and more.

Games discussed: Doom: The Dark Ages, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, WWE 2K25, Rock Band 2 Deluxe, The Midnight Walk.

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The second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI is here, Giant Bomb has been sold by Fandom and will continue independently, Xbox handheld photos leak, and Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use" in bid to prevent piracy. Fun!

Also: Chip butties, Goomba deaths, ice-cream vs sandwiches and more!

Games discussed: Revenge of the Savage Planet, Skin Deep, The Midnight Walk, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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This week: GTA 6 delayed to 2026; Xbox games, accessories and consoles rise in price worldwide; Giant Bomb website in doubt following prominent staff departures, Polygon sold to Valnet with the majority of staff laid off, more layoffs at EA, and Half-Life 3 is not just in development - it's now "playable, end-to-end" (leaker suggests).

Also: handhelds on holiday, Farley’s Low Effort Moments, Halo 3, football, quiz shows, and more!

Games discussed: Despelote, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Promise Mascot Agency

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