In this latest episode, we discuss the impact of leaks and how it has changed the video game business from a consumer and corporate perspective. This is before sharing some early hopes and expectations for this summer’s Xbox Games Showcase.

In this crammed episode of the show, we recap the recent mediocre Xbox Partner Preview, spotlighting the positives and weaknesses of the broadcast, all before shifting the attention to the recent Epic Games layoffs that have rocked Fortnite, and also the Harry Potter trailer that we have varied opinions about.

On this episode of the show, we share tons of thoughts about Crimson Desert and whether Pearl Abyss’ game is truly set to be one of 2026’s best. This is before recapping the disaster that is DLSS 5 and touching on the surprising Subnautica events too.

We look at all of the respective categories and nominees and discuss who we believe could win each of the trophies on offer at this year’s event.

We talk all about Project Helix, the next-generation of Xbox, and the impact and potential it could have on the console hardware space, before switching gears to discuss Marathon, Resident Evil Requiem, and Highguard, one last time…

We recap the recent 30th anniversary showcase and discuss what we love and dislike about the format, all before turning our attention to Generation 10, and the imminently arriving Pokopia.

We talk about the demoralising recent closure of Bluepoint Games and how this fits into Sony PlayStation’s recent trend to spotlight live-service projects, all before shifting the focus to Pokémon and what we expect from the coming Presents broadcast.

On this episode, we dedicate more time to Wildlight Entertainment’s Highguard following the recent layoffs news before switching gears and chatting about the polarising recent PlayStation State of Play.

We ponder the question of whether it’s time to change the format of Directs and other digital showcases, before then talking about the upcoming Baldur’s Gate adaptation. On top of this, we explore Horizon Hunters Gathering and our current opinions on the state of live-service games like Highguard.

We recap the recent Xbox Developer_Direct and share our thoughts and opinions on Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and Kiln. This is before we briefly talk about Ubisoft and the rather stark cancellation and restructuring news.