Metacritic top 37 publishers of 2024. Some of these are quite surprising. 

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PlayStation 5 rentals, XBOX Insider bug, the return of Akklaim to gaming and much more.  This is the Week in Gaming.  Press Play!

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Is the PSVR2 on life support at this point?

00:00 Introduction and Apologies

00:28 PSVR 2 Price Cut Announcement

01:39 PSVR 2 Features and Updates

02:16 Sales and Market Performance

02:52 Personal Opinions on VR

05:16 VR Gaming Experiences

06:48 Challenges in VR Development

15:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Studio closures, Day one patches and Delays.  This is The Week in Gaming

00:00 Introduction and Show Format Update

00:33 Quick Hits: Gaming News Roundup

00:48 NetEase Layoffs and Studio Closures

04:02 Dragon Age: The Veilguard on PlayStation Plus

09:10 Warner Bros. Game Studios Closures

17:37 PlayStation 5 Pro Sales and Future

20:21 Spider-Man 3 and Insomniac Games

25:06 Fable Delayed to 2026

27:34 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 Teased

30:06 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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The dust has cleared and Shuhei Yoshida is pulling back the curtain on his time at PlayStation.  

00:00 Introduction and Patreon Promotion

00:30 Current State of Gaming Brands

01:10 PlayStation Focus: Shuhei Yoshida's Role

02:25 Jim Ryan's Influence and Decisions

05:01 Fan Reactions and Industry Insights

12:48 PlayStation's First Party Content Issues

14:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Mike Ybarra says XBOX players need to accept the new reality, Marvel Rivals successful but business still doesn’t guarantee stability, the games leaving Game Pass and more.

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Greeting

00:29 Upcoming and Leaving Games on Game Pass

02:37 Xbox News and Future Plans

06:06 Industry Insights and Criticisms

22:18 Final Fantasy Remakes Update

24:47 Marvel Rivals Layoffs and Industry Challenges

32:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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First it was the Pro Bowl, then Major League Baseball’s Midsummer Classic, then the NHL and now the NBA has an issue with their All Star Weekend. 

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SEC and Big Ten AD’s meet in New Orleans to discuss a plan to expand the College Football Playoff to 14 or 16 teams

00:00 Introduction and Special Report Announcement

00:26 SEC and Big Ten's Playoff Expansion Plans

01:04 Critique of the New Playoff System

02:26 Impact on Traditional Bowl Games

05:37 Conference Championship Implications

08:15 Reactions from Other Conferences

08:30 Comparison with College Basketball

10:31 Media and Financial Implications

12:34 Historical Context and Realignment

26:04 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:26 Sony's PlayStation State of Play Overview

00:43 Borderlands 4 and Other Game Announcements

04:15 Days Gone Remastered and More

06:37 Directive 8020 and Upcoming Releases

14:24 State of Play Recap and Final Thoughts

20:51 Hellblade 2 and Xbox Game Announcements

23:20 GTA 6 and PC Release Strategy

26:44 Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show

27:29 Finding the Perfect Car for Lamar's Halftime Show

28:05 Lamar's Vision: A Video Game Inspired Performance

29:01 Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: A Fan's Perspective

29:53 God of War Rumors: A Return to Greece?

34:53 Resistance 4: The Game That Never Was

39:21 The Order 1886: A Missed Opportunity

48:53 Rocksteady's Next Move: A New Batman Game?

55:41 Take Two's Plans for the Switch 2

57:01 Final Thoughts and Sign Off

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Microsoft and XBOX have a brand identity and it could threaten their next consoleIntroduction and Show Overview Microsoft's Brand Identity Crisis Historical Console Wars Microsoft's Developer Direct and Game Releases Game Pass Strategy and Challenges Acquisitions and Financial Implications Future of Xbox and Console Market Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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