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Episode 223 -- Welcome To The Digital Future: Network Outages At Both PlayStation And XBOX Jul 31, 2026

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--> Less than a month after Sony announced that it will no longer be producing physical discs for its games as of January 2028 (a move that Microsoft is expected to follow with its next gen console, Project Helix), both Team Blue and Team Green experienced system-wide outages this past week that effectively rendered each gaming ecosystem dead in the water.
--> Microsoft has launched a test for ad-supported XBOX game streaming and promised the ads won't interrupt gameplay.
--> Rare Nintendo Famicombox units have been found in a perfectly operational state in a Japanese love hotel.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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Episode 222 - Sony's PlayStation 6 Will Beat XBOX's Project Helix, Say Analysts Jul 24, 2026

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--> Despite the carnage created by new XBOX boss Asha Sharma’s 100 day reset in the name of saving the brand, analysts are predicting that Microsoft will continue to see itself in last place throughout the next console generation.
--> Two years after boasting about how hard it was going on videogames, Hasbro has recorded a "$56 million non-cash impairment" in its second-quarter financial report, arising from the cancellation of several games in development that were expected to release "in 2028 and beyond."
--> For those who have obsessively played their favorite game for years at the cost of real-world productivity, here’s your chance to turn all that time spent into something you can actually use: a $15,000-a-year scholarship.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia

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Episode 221 - Create For Yourself: Why Authenticity Wins (TooManyGames 2026 Panel) Jul 17, 2026

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--> What would you create if views, algorithms, and expectations disappeared? At TooManyGames 2026, join our own Ryan Payne with Retro Blast Pat and TheGamersician for a live conversation about what happens when you stop chasing what already works... and instead, start building something that could only come from you.

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Episode 220 - The Video Game Industry's "Race To The Bottom" Jul 10, 2026

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--> Microsoft has officially announced layoffs of 3,200 people at Xbox, approximately 20% of the Xbox workforce and the fourth such culling since January 2024.
--> The world is still reeling from Sony’s announcement last week that it will no longer be creating video game discs starting January 2028, but analysts are saying there is nothing fans can do to change the company's mind.
--> Nintendo will stop selling Switch consoles in Europe and some other markets in February 2027, weeks shy of the system's 10th anniversary.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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Episode 219 - Sony Kills Physical Discs For PlayStation Jul 03, 2026

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--> Not to be outdone by Xbox’s villain arc, it seems Sony decided to remind the world that it too hates its customer base. We're rounding up the week's awful Sony headlines, including the end of physical disc production for new games in 2028, a rumored $1000+ price tag for PS6, and the official closure of the PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita.
--> Microsoft has refuted claims that its rival system, the PlayStation 5, is outselling the Xbox edition of Grand Theft Auto 6.
--> Sega is facing backlash after a recent Sonic the Hedgehog alternate-reality game was revealed to be training AI models on participant data.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Retrospective

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Episode 218 - Valve Announces Steam Machine Price, And If You Have To Ask, You Can't Afford It Jun 26, 2026

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--> After months of waiting, Valve has finally announced that the Steam Machine, its new living room-friendly PC, will start at $1,049 and go on sale beginning June 29th.
--> Rockstar finally answered one of the last big questions around GTA 6: the price. The game will cost $79.99 for the standard edition, and $99.99 for the ultimate edition, with the physical editions now confirmed to be only a code in a box.
--> Sega is re-releasing the original Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis/Mega Drive game and its sequel as $100 Iam8bit anniversary packages.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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Episode 217 - XBOX's Villain Era: Layoffs, Studio Closures, And The 100 Day Reset Jun 19, 2026

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--> Maybe XBOX should have died the hero, but instead, it seems that the gaming giant has finally lived long enough to become the villain. Despite spending the past month shoring up good will with demonstrations that it is listening to fans, this week the company put out enough bad news to last an entire year -- all part of new XBOX boss Asha Sharma's big 100 day reset for the company.
--> EA has formed EA Advertising, a new "platform" dedicated to helping real-world brands advertise in its games through placements added "directly into gameplay and live experiences."
--> Sony has patented a controller with buttons that harden when you play with it, and the design will potentially utilize fluid-filled membranes to achieve this. Yes, you read that right.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Sports History 101

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Episode 216 - Summer Game Fest, XBOX Showcase, And Nintendo Direct June 2026 Jun 12, 2026

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--> Not-E3 Month continues with Summer Game Fest! Geoff Keighley's annual summer showcase was packed with game reveals, new trailers, and fresh updates on upcoming titles, including Resident Evil Veronica, Mighty Cuphead Adventure, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
--> Next up was the Xbox Showcase. The show had a number of big reveals, including the announcement of a return to console exclusives with Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution.
--> Last but not least for the Big Three, we got a new Nintendo Direct featuring 50 minutes of news and trailers, including Pokémon Pokopia DLC, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll

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Episode 215 - PlayStation State of Play June 2026 Jun 05, 2026

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--> June's State of Play officially kicked off the summer showcase season with a sneak peek into the future of PlayStation, including Wolverine, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and God of War Laufey.
--> New XBOX boss Asha Sharma has reportedly warned staff that “hard choices” are ahead as some worry that XBOX is getting bogged down in relatively pointless minutiae.
--> A Nintendo 3DS signed by Shigeru Miyamoto is up for auction, and it's already over $21,000.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Retro Rewind

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Episode 214 - The Death Of Destiny (And Maybe Of Bungie?) May 29, 2026

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--> Destiny 2's active development is officially coming to a close, and the news just gets worse as it's reported that Destiny 3 isn't in development, and layoffs are planned at Bungie after the game's final update next month.
--> Riot says "congrats on your $6k paperweights" as a new Valorant anti-cheat update reportedly bricks the PCs of many cheaters.
--> Less than 2 years after his own game fully shut down, Jason Voorhees is coming to Dead by Daylight to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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