This week, Phill and Nick end the season on an unexpected note as they become immersed in the world and conversations of The Midnight Gospel (season 5 finale).

Other news includes discussion of the EA Play event, the Pokemon Presents event, and there was a teaser for the Snyder cut as well!

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Show Outline and Time Stamps:

Intro 0:00:37

TV/Film news 0:05:47

- RIP Ian Holm

- Oscars Delayed by two months

- Star Wars Celebration cancelled this year, will return in 2022

- Rumour: new Star Wars spin-off based around “Bad Batch” from The Clone Wars

- Rumour: Dave Filoni to lead on “Star Wars Live-Action Connected Universe” on Disney+

- First Teaser for the Justice League Snyder Cut

- UK Film Distributor Association bringing 450+ titles to UK cinemas for re-release to help boost cinema recovery

Gaming news 0:28:26

- Pokemon Presents 17/06 announces Pokemon Smile, Pokemon Cafe Mix, and a new Pokemon Snap (hype!)

- EA Play and Star Wars Squadrons discussion

- Star Wars Episode 1 Racer releasing on Switch and PS4 on 23 June

- New Smash Fighter from ARMS will have a presentation on Monday 22 June

- PS5 price potentially leaks on Amazon France

- Insomniac forced to release video clarifying details around Spider-Man: Miles Morales

- Cyberpunk 2077 delayed until 19 November for extra polish

- Crash Bandicoot 4 leaks online

- Google Stadia Premiere Edition kind of gets a price cut but not really

- The guy managing the Sonic Twitter account is moving jobs at SEGA

- Fake Crowds added to actual Football Matches, lol

- Nintendo clamping down on people who buy and sell villagers for real money

- KFC Singapore opens a restaurant in Animal Crossing New Horizons

- Weird Product of the Week: All LEGO Mario sets will cost you over £500

Discussion: The Midnight Gospel Review 0:59:20

Phill and Nick examine a truly unique show in The Midnight Gospel, from comedian Duncan Trussell and the creator of Adventure Time, Pendleton Ward (mild spoilers from 1:10:50 – whilst this is based on a real podcast, we would rather you experience some of it without knowing what will happen).

Good News & Outro 1:16:49

Thanks for tuning in to Season 5, we will be back later this year.