In this episode, the guys discuss Microsoft’s bold new direction for Xbox. Matt Booty recently claimed that “our biggest competition isn’t another console,” as Xbox doubles down on its multiplatform “play anywhere” strategy. But is this a smart pivot—or a sign that the console wars are officially over?

We also break down reports about the next-generation Xbox, which may play your entire Xbox library, integrate Steam, Battle.net, and Epic Games, and drop pay-to-play multiplayer entirely. Is Xbox turning into the ultimate hybrid between console and PC?

Plus, we make Game of the Year 2025 predictions, looking at the current front-runners and surprise challengers on the horizon.

And finally, Matt’s Video Game Fun Fact dives into Driver (1999)—the revolutionary PS1 classic that helped define open-world driving games long before GTA III changed the genre forever.