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Welcome back to another episode of the Slow Run Cast! This week, we dive deep into the massive restructuring and layoffs happening at Xbox. We break down the 3,200 job cuts, discuss the fate of the five divested studios (Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, Double Fine, Compulsion, and Arkane Lyon), and analyze the severe impacts on fan-favorite developers like id Software and Obsidian Entertainment.Plus, we touch on the shocking drop in Xbox Game Pass subscribers, Nintendo Switch 2's rumored EU battery revisions, Steam's record-breaking profit year, and wrap up with our thoughts on IO Interactive's 007 First Light and our Mid-Year Top 5 Games list!If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!

The gaming industry is shifting fast, and we’re breaking it all down in this week's episode! 🎮 First, we discuss the massive rumors and signs pointing to Sony phasing out physical games. What does an all-digital PlayStation future mean for collectors and game preservation?Plus, we dive into the latest cuts happening over at Xbox and what it means for the platform's ecosystem going forward. Finally, the Steam Machine is red-lining—are we looking at a comeback, or is it running out of gas?

Welcome back to another episode of the Slow Run Cast! In today's podcast, we're tackling the most talked-about pricing controversies and news in the gaming world right now.

In this episode, we cover:🔥 GTA VI Pre-Orders & Pricing: With the hype for GTA 6 at an all-time high, we break down the rumored price points and what early pre-order packages might look like. Are we about to see the most expensive base game ever?💻 Steam Machine Costs: We take a look at the steep pricing for the new Steam Machines. Is the premium cost worth the performance, or are gamers better off just building their own PCs?📉 Xbox Price Hikes (AGAIN): Microsoft is raising prices once again. We discuss what this means for current Xbox gamers, the state of the console market, and how it might impact the future.

👇 Join the Conversation:Drop a comment down below and let us know your thoughts: Will you be pre-ordering GTA VI no matter the cost? How do you feel about the Xbox price bumps?

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In this special episode, we deliver a massive, deep-dive reaction and recap of everything shown during the Friday event of Summer Games Fest 2026 hosted by Geoff Keighley. From survival horror revivals to highly anticipated RPG conclusions and wild celebrity cameos, they cover it all!To close out the show, the guys also sit down for a massive high-level overview of the late 2026 gaming calendar. They map out their personal schedules for July, August, September, October, and November to decide which blockbusters are day-one buys and which titles are hitting the back burner.If you enjoyed the breakdown, make sure to leave a like, subscribe, share, and ring the notification bell so you never miss an episode!

Welcome back gamers to another special episode of the Slow Run Cast! Join us as we dive deep into the massive announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase 2026.We had an incredible slate of game reveals, shocking exclusivity announcements, and jam-packed release windows. Did Xbox deliver this summer? We share our honest reactions, break down the craziest moments, and discuss when we'll find the time to play all these upcoming bangers!

The June 2026 Sony State of Play just dropped, and there is a massive amount to unpack! From the brutal, bloody opening of*Marvel's Wolverine to the huge surprise reveal of*God of War: Laufey to close the show, we’re reacting to the entire showcase and breaking down exactly what this means for the PlayStation 5 heading into the end of the year.Did Sony deliver the heavy hitters we’ve been waiting for? We dive deep into the biggest trailers, discuss that insane September release logjam (Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, and more!), and give our overall thoughts on the pacing and reveals of the event.Let us know in the comments: What was your absolute favorite announcement from this State of Play? Are you more hyped for Wolverine or the new God of War spinoff?If you enjoyed this breakdown, make sure to hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to **@theslowruncast** for more gaming news, deep dives, and upcoming release coverage!

Summer Game Fest 2026 is officially here, and the hype is off the charts! Before Geoff Keighley takes the stage and the massive showcases kick off, we are laying down our wildcard wishlists and biggest predictions for what’s about to drop.Will we finally see a concrete release date for Clockwork Revolution or Fable at the Xbox Games Showcase? Is Naughty Dog ready to pull back the curtain on their rumored new IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet? From Marvel's Wolverine gameplay deep dives to the highly anticipated Gears of War: E-Day Direct, we're breaking down everything we expect to see—and a few long-shot surprises we’re holding out hope for.Drop a comment below with your own SGF 2026 predictions! What game are you most desperate to see this week?

Welcome back gamers to another episode of the Slow Run Cast! This week, we are back with a jam-packed episode covering the biggest news in gaming.We kick things off with a wild house-hunting story before diving into the massive Steam Deck price hike. We also discuss Fable being delayed to 2027, the unexpected announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 coming to the Switch 2, and the closure of Destruction Allstars. Plus, we give our hands-on review and impressions of the highly anticipated 007 First Light by IO Interactive and share our final thoughts (with a spoiler warning!) on Capcom's Pragmata.If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to drop a like, leave a comment, and subscribe for more gaming news and reviews!