Switch 2 data speed rumors, Ubisoft trouble continues, another PlayStation 4 game being remastered? Much more.  Also don’t forget to check out the Game Awards recap.

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Indiana Jones and The Great Circle review scores are out, Illfonic staff cuts, PlayStation 30th anniversary stories 

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MGS Delta release date news? Switch 2 release window, Sony and Kadokawa continue to circle each other and much more.  Happy Holidays.  Press Play! 

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Sony Inc. making a play for a big name, the PlayStation Portal gets an update. Golden Joystick Awards and more.  Press Play!

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Sony isn’t backing down on PSN requirement for PC games, Konami explains reasoning behind Metal Gear Snake Eater remake, Apple Arcade getting Square Enix RPGs and more.  Press Play!

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Kojima Productions with a shadow drop, big congrats to Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Nvidia playing in y’all faces and PS5 Pro patches in abundance.  This is The Week in Gaming. Press Play! 

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Naughty Dog rumors, Firewalk Studios is closed, PlayStation 5 Pro in development before PlayStation 5 launch and the XBOX multiplatform approach all of this and more.  Press Play!

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In this episode of “The Week In Gaming” Derrick covers a range of topics from the gaming industry. He delves into the latest rumors about Naughty Dog's new open world sci-fi game and provides updates on popular titles like AstroBot and The Last of Us Part 1 for the upcoming PS5 Pro release. The episode also addresses game fixes and accessibility improvements for PS5 Pro, EA College Football 25, and Minecraft. Derek reviews Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard King, their multibillion-dollar strategy, and the evolution of Xbox Game Pass. The growing influence of Apple in the gaming market is discussed alongside their efforts to support diverse platforms. Additionally, he announces the upcoming PC release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, highlighting its features and community anticipation. Throughout, Derrick reflects on gaming trends, end-of-year lists, and stresses the importance of self-belief in the gaming community.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:35 Current State of the Gaming Industry

01:18 Naughty Dog's New IP Rumors

04:05 Game Updates and Announcements

12:08 Minecraft on PS5 and Microsoft's Strategy

22:37 The Downside of Free Gaming

23:22 The Evolution of Game Pass

23:56 Game Pass Ultimate: A Gamer's Dream

25:06 The Value Proposition of Game Pass

25:45 Console Recommendations for Parents

27:05 The Future of Game Pass and Pricing Changes

29:31 Apple's Entry into the Gaming Market

33:30 Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Coming to PC

35:16 Collector's Edition and DLC Controversy

42:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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A new era for Halo, Ubisoft contemplates their future. More PS5 Remasters incoming and the Golden Joystick Award nominees are live.  This is The Week in Gaming.  Press Play! 

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Why are developers prioritizing PlayStation 5 over XBOX Series consoles? Ghost sequel will be less repetitive, more layoffs unfortunately and Final Fantasy IX hopes?  This is the Week in Gaming.  Press Play! 

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