Microsoft closed a number of Bethesda studios, including Redfall maker Arkane Austin and Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks. Kaitlyn and Sam discuss the implications behind the closures, why these ones were a shock even amongst many closures and layoffs, and what the upcoming Xbox Showcase will look like. The duo also touch on the Nintendo Switch 2 update from Nintendo as well as a spoiler discussion on the finale of Prime Video’s Fallout series and what they’re looking forward to in Season 2. 

Timecodes: 

00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:43 – Microsoft Closes Multiple Studios

00:06:35 – Why Close Hi-Fi Rush Studio Tango Gameworks?

00:25:07 – How Will Xbox Handle Its June Showcase?

00:29:05 – Nintendo Confirms Switch Successor

00:36:50 – What Will Nintendo Release This Fall?

00:42:00 – Fallout TV Series Finale Review

00:54:17 – Favorite Episodes of the Show

01:03:28 – Outro

Stories discussed: 

IGN – Microsoft Closes Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, and More in Devastating Cuts at Bethesda

Bloomberg – Microsoft’s Xbox Is Planning More Cuts After Studio Closings

The Verge – Microsoft completes Activision Blizzard acquisition, Call of Duty now part of Xbox

Gamesindustry.biz – What do studio closures mean for Xbox strategy? | Opinion

Gamesindustry.biz – Nintendo profits rise to $6.2bn ahead of quiet year