Welcome back to another episode of the Slow Run Cast! This week, we are diving into a massive week of gaming news, rumours, and reveals. We discuss the latest confirmed changes to Xbox Game Pass and exclusivity, give our thoughts on the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced gameplay reveal, and unpack the rumours surrounding Insomniac's cancelled *Marvel's Venom* game. Plus, we cover leaks for the new Steam Controller, *Star Wars Galactic Racer*, and more. Tune in for all that, alongside our latest game play updates on Pragmata and Ghost of Yotei Legends!

Welcome back gamers to another episode of the Slow Run Cast! This week, we dive into a huge week of gaming. Durwin shares his extensive first impressions after getting heavily invested in the long-awaited release of Pragmata, discussing its unique hacking and shooting mechanics, lunar setting, and stunning RE Engine graphics . We also break down our thoughts on the noir-themed boomer shooter Mouse P.I. for Hire, including its amazing 1930s rubber-hose art style and Troy Baker's stellar performance. Plus, we talk about the drawn-out story of High on Life 2, and why the new Shinobi Art of Vengeance Sega Villain DLC left us incredibly disappointed despite its awesome boss lineup. Grab a snack, hit play, and let's talk video games! Don't forget to **Like, Comment, and Subscribe** to the Slow Run Cast for more weekly gaming reviews and news.

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Welcome back, gamers, to another episode of the Slow Run Cast! This week, we dive deep into a jam-packed week of gaming news, rumors, and massive confirmations. We kick things off with the huge news regarding Xbox Game Pass getting a price drop, along with the shocking confirmation that Call of Duty will be removed as a day-one launch title. We also look at concerning sales numbers for Xbox games ported to PS5 and discuss Microsoft's exclusivity strategy going forward.The video game adaptation machine is running at full speed! We're breaking down the rumors of an R-rated Bloodborne movie, the massive A24 Elden Ring movie cast, and the new Street Fighter film trailer. Plus, we react to the official confirmation of the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake, the jaw-dropping Metro 2039 reveal trailer, wild God of War rumors, and how much money GTA Online is actually printing.

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Music: Podcast Music Vol. 16 [Futuristic Intro]

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Welcome back gamers to another episode of the Slow Run Cast! In this week's episode, we dive into the massive updates and wild rumors circulating in the gaming industry! We kick things off with a chaotic review of the new Mario movie and some April Fool's jokes, before jumping right into hands-on impressions of the PS5 Pro and its PSSR 2.0 upscaler. We also break down the heartbreaking news out of Eidos-Montreal, rumors of multiple new Lord of the Rings games in development, and the shocking revelation that Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Online was 80% complete and cancelled just 24 hours before its public reveal! Plus, we discuss Nintendo losing its summoning patent, Disney's potential acquisition of Epic Games, and what we've been playing this week.If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to leave a like, subscribe, and drop a comment below—we love hearing your takes (even the hate comments!).

Welcome back to the Slow Run Cast! This week we dive into a heavy week of gaming news, from Sony’s shocking hardware price increases to massive industry layoffs, plus a deep dive into the controls and performance of Crimson Desert on PC.

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Music: Podcast Music Vol. 16 [Futuristic Intro]

Produced by Sascha Ende

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Welcome back to the Slow Run Cast! In today’s episode, we dive into a massive week of gaming news, tech controversies, and major platform shifts. We kick things off with the launch of Crimson Desert. While we did a deep-dive "crash out" review in our previous episode, we touch on its polarizing reception and how users are feeling now that it’s finally in their hands.Then, we tackle the internet's latest obsession: Nvidia’s DLSS 5.0. Is it a revolutionary leap in photorealism, or just an "AI Slop Filter"? We discuss the controversial "Yassification" of characters like Grace Ashcraft in Resident Evil and why even Digital Foundry is getting grilled over their coverage.

In this episode of the Slow Run Cast, we dive deep into the highly anticipated release of Crimson Desert. After years of hype, the single-player RPG from Pearl Abyss is finally here—but does it live up to the "Game of the Year" betting odds? Our host gives a brutal, impressions after his time with the game, detailing why he decided to return it. We also catch up on what we’ve been playing, including the Early Access launch of Slay the Spire 2, a trip down memory lane with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness on the Switch 2, and what games we are looking forward to in April.

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Welcome to the Slow Run Cast! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into some of the biggest industry-shaking news from GDC 2026 and reviewing one of the most beautiful sequels of the year.**In this episode:**🎮 **Xbox Project Helix Revealed:** Microsoft has finally broken cover on its next-generation console, codenamed **Project Helix**. We break down the massive technical leap promised, including FSR AI upscaling, an order-of-magnitude increase in ray tracing performance, and the bombshell news that this console is designed to run both Xbox and PC games natively. Plus, what does the new "Xbox Mode" for Windows 11 mean for the future of the ecosystem?📉 **NetEase Pulls Funding for Gang of Dragon:** NetEase reportedly pulls the plug on funding for Nagoshi Studio’s debut title. We discuss the future of Gang of Dragon, and the potential closure of Toshihiro Nagoshi’s new studio🌿 Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf Review:*We return to a world of hand-painted beauty. We review the sequel to the 2023 indie, exploring Lana and Mui’s new abilities, the sweeping orchestral score by Takeshi Furukawa, and whether the emotional story sticks the landing despite some pacing hurdles.**CONNECT WITH US:**📸 Instagram: [@theslowruncast](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/theslowruncast)📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected]#xbox #projecthelix #nextgen #netease #madongseok #gamingnews #indiegames Follow us @theslowruncast on InstagramMusic: Podcast Music Vol. 16 [Futuristic Intro]Produced by Sascha EndeLink: https://ende.app/en/song/13180-podcast-music-vol-16-futuristic-intro

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