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This Week in Gaming: PlayStation Plus Games, Call of Duty Remasters, and the Turmoil Surrounding The Nintendo Switch 2

In this episode of 'The Week in Gaming,' Derrick discusses the latest PlayStation Plus games available for download, including Hogwarts Legacy and Battlefield One. He delves into remastered versions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and 3 reportedly coming soon, based on Australian classification board ratings. Insights are shared about Titanfall 3's possible near-completion, complete with a single-player campaign and Apex Legends crossover content. Derek examines issues surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, including pre-order delays in the US and Canada due to new tariffs imposed by President Trump. He also touches on the performance issues of 'The Last of Us Part II' on PC, despite recent patches aimed at improving the game's stability. Finally, Derek provides a critical overview of the Switch 2's capabilities, price, and potential impact on the gaming market, urging fans to keep their expectations in check amid the evolving gaming landscape.

00:00 Introduction and Channel Update

00:18 PlayStation Plus Games of the Month

01:04 Call of Duty Remasters Incoming

03:46 Titanfall 3 Rumors and Speculations

08:46 The Last of Us Part II PC Port Issues

16:04 Nintendo Switch 2 and Tariff Implications

20:25 Nintendo's Trade Challenges and Tariff Impacts

20:58 Pre-order Delays and Pricing Concerns

22:25 Switch 2 Game Upgrades and Third-Party Support

24:26 New Features and Accessories of Switch 2

29:37 GameCube Library and Controller Limitations

34:06 Final Thoughts and Concerns

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Introduction and Overview. 00:13 Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement. 01:01 Pricing Details and Reactions. 02:05 Game Pricing and Physical vs Digital Debate. 03:58 Accessories and Additional Costs. 06:04 Switch 2 Upgrades and Backwards Compatibility. 10:25 Achievements and New Features. 13:13 Scalper Prevention and Pre-order Strategy. 18:10 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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Introduction and Patreon Promotion.01:01 News of the Week: BAFTA Awards and Yoko Shimomura. 03:28 Top 10 Games Justifying a PS5 Pro Purchase. 15:22 Game Informer's Top 10 Games of 2024. 17:40 Naughty Dog's Unannounced Game and Speculations. 21:34 GameStop's Store Closures and Bitcoin Investment

25:18 Nintendo Switch 2: Upcoming Features and Speculations. 32:03 Rumored Star Wars Tactical Game by Respawn. 34:44 Sony's New Special Edition Rumors. 35:02 Naughty Dog's Upcoming Releases. 35:20 Speculations on The Last of Us. 39:05. PlayStation's Focus on Graphics. 44:13 Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Recap. 44:53 Mario Kart World Unveiled. 46:53 New Joy-Cons and Features. 49:13 Switch 2 Backward Compatibility. 53:39 Switch 2 Launch Details. 56:44 Third-Party Games on Switch 2

01:06:21 Final Thoughts and Game Prices

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00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts. 00:54 Gaming Preferences and History. 03:13 Xbox vs PlayStation Debate. 04:50 Future of Xbox Hardware. 09:19 PlayStation's Approach to PC Gaming. 21:03 Concluding Thoughts and Sign-Off

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00:00 Introduction and Schedule Update.01:21 Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors and Speculations. 09:37 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 News. 12:21 New God of War PS5 Game Rumors. 16:11 Crash Bandicoot Redesign for Japanese Market. 18:57 Sonic's Edgy Origins. 19:40 Mario: The Ubiquitous Mascot. 20:26 Crash Bandicoot: From PlayStation to Microsoft. 21:57 Nintendo's 2D HD Patent. 25:03 Xbox's PS5 Ports and Future Plans. 33:55 Game Informer Revival. 38:57 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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00:00 Introduction and Show Updates.00:29 PlayStation's New Studio Announcement.01:46 Jason Blundell's Journey. 04:30 Sony's Live Service Game Strategy.06:18 Critique of Sony's Decisions.08:26 Future of PlayStation Studios.16:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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00:00 Introduction and Weekly Update. 00:35 Reflecting on the Pandemic and PlayStation 5 Reveal. 03:43 Xbox Series S and Bethesda Acquisition. 07:42 Xbox Game Pass Updates. 11:53 EA Sports College Football and NIL Rights. 18:08 Sony and People Can Fly Collaboration. 24:33 Unionization in the Gaming Industry. 33:33 The Rising Cost of Video Games. 34:08 The Need for Unions in Gaming. 36:13 AI in Game Development. 37:54 Nintendo Switch 2 Price Speculations. 47:32 The Future of Console Gaming. 01:02:35 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:09 Microsoft's New Xbox AI 01:00 Comparing Sony's PlayStation Features 02:14 AI in Gaming: Examples and Insights 03:02 Discussion on AI and Technology 04:24 Future of AI in Gaming Consoles 08:38 Personal Thoughts on AI and Editing 09:18 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:39 Microsoft's New Gaming Handheld

02:55 Xbox's Future and Console Strategy

11:14 Quick Hits: Silent Hill F and Warhammer 40,000

13:46 Influential PlayStation Games

15:43 PS Plus Premium Streaming Update

17:32 Nintendo's New Store and Movie Plans

19:50 Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remake

23:02 Peter Moore on Console Wars

37:44 Virtuous Studio Expansion

40:08 LEGO's New Game Development Strategy

43:02 Conclusion and Sign Off

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