the baunfire Gaming Podcast

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379: Battlefield 6 Layoffs And More Xbox Helix Details Mar 13, 2026

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This week we talk about layoffs at Battlefield Studios, new info about Xbox Helix from GDC, Crimson Desert console footage from Digital Foundry, my Planet of Lana 2 review and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:09 Battlefield Studios Layoffs

00:17:13 Xbox GDC New Info

00:39:17 Crimson Desert PS5 Pro Footage

00:48:19 Planet Of Lana 2 Review

00:55:52 Marathon’s Post-Launch

01:02:35 Steam Machine Targets 30FPS

01:08:05 KPop Demon Hunters 2

01:08:59 Content Updates

01:11:17 Outro

378: Xbox’s Project Helix Revealed And The Division’s 10th Anniversary Mar 06, 2026

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This week we talk about Xbox revealing Project Helix, Playstation possibly pulling back from PC gaming, The Division’s 10th anniversary, Highguard shutting down and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:10 Xbox Project Helix

00:35:39 More Xbox News

00:39:29 Playstation’s PC Changes

00:48:28 The Division’s 10th Anniversary

00:57:10 Highguard Shutting Down

00:58:38 New Game Releases

01:03:10 Tencent Investments

01:07:00 Content Updates

01:10:42 Outro

377: Xbox’s Huge Leadership Shakeup And Marathon’s Redemption Feb 27, 2026

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This week we talk about Xbox’s huge leadership changes, my thoughts on the Marathon Server Slam, Playstation possibly ending PC releases, Pokemon’s game announcement and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:08 Xbox’s Leadership Shakeup

00:34:40 Marathon Server Slam

00:46:28 Playstation And PC

00:51:14 Pokemon Showcase

00:52:58 Resident Evil Requiem

00:56:09 Steam Deck Price Hike

00:57:18 Nacon Files For Insolvency

00:58:47 God Of War Set Picture

01:00:49 Scrubs Revival

01:02:44 Content Updates

01:03:51 Outro

376: Playstation’s Bad Week And Exciting Starfield News Feb 20, 2026

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This week we talk about Playstation shuttering Bluepoint, a Todd Howard interview, Battlefield 6 Season 2 thoughts, Highguard funding drama and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:09 Playstation Shuts Down Bluepoint

00:28:53 Todd Howard Interview

00:38:32 Battlefield 6 Season 2 Thoughts

00:45:21 Highguard’s Tencent Money

00:50:33 Marathon’s Marketing

00:54:15 Xbox Shutters Social Clubs

00:55:57 Nintendo Is Greedy

00:58:19 Ubisoft’s CEO Interview

01:00:52 Content Updates

01:02:37 Outro

375: Highguard’s Layoffs And Playstation’s State Of Play Reveals Feb 13, 2026

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This week we talk about Highguard’s studio laying most of their devs off, Playstation’s State of Play, Starfield 2.0, Battlefield 6 Season 2 info, Replaced/Planet of Lana 2 demos and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:09 Highguard Dev Has Layoffs

00:20:24 Playstation State Of Play

00:32:18 Starfield On PS5

00:34:58 Battlefield 6 Season 2

00:39:17 Helldivers 2 Cyborg Update

00:43:58 Replaced & Planet Of Lana 2 Demos

00:45:24 Discord Age Verification

00:47:16 Remedy’s New CEO

00:48:48 ARC Raiders’ Huge Sales

00:50:54 Content Updates

00:53:56 Outro

374: A New Xbox In 2027 And A Baldur’s Gate Show Is Coming Feb 06, 2026

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This week we talk about AMD’s CEO hinting at a new Xbox in 2027, 9th gen console sales numbers are revealing, Ashes Of Creation shut down in the worst way, Baldur’s Gate is getting a show and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:27 New Xbox In 2027

00:15:25 9th Gen Console Sales

00:23:56 Ashes Of Creation Disaster

00:26:16 Wolfenstein 3

00:29:42 Baldur’s Gate Show

00:38:21 Obsidian Founder Interview

00:49:26 Resident Evil 9 Trailer

00:53:52 Sony Loves AI

00:57:16 Open World Mass Effect 5

01:01:16 Steam Machine Is Dead

01:04:03 Overwatch Reboot

01:05:23 Crimson Desert Isn’t Real

01:08:55 Apex Legends Leaves Switch

01:12:41 Final Fantasy 7 Part 3

01:13:55 Planet Of Lana 2 Nears

01:15:31 Fallout Season 2 Thoughts

01:17:09 Content Updates

01:18:13 Outro

373: Highguard Drama And Xbox Is Dead (For Real This Time) Jan 30, 2026

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This week we talk about Highgauard’s dramatic reception, Xbox financials giving journalists more clickbait, Resident Evil 9 previews, Cairn’s release and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:54 Highguard’s Release

00:19:24 xBox iS deAd (again)

00:28:07 Resident Evil 9 Previews

00:31:05 Cairn’s Release

00:35:17 Dispatch Was Censored

00:39:44 Larian’s Boss Tweets More

00:41:57 Ubisoft Votes To Strike

00:43:26 PS6 Delayed

00:47:59 Mass Effect And Fallout

00:49:44 Content Updates

00:50:41 Wrap Up

372: Fable Looks Amazing And Mass Effect 5 Full Production Nears Jan 23, 2026

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This week we talk about Xbox’s Developer Direct, BioWare prepping for Mass Effect 5 full production, Ubisoft making huge moves, Battlefield 6’s Season 2 announcement and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:11 Xbox Developer Direct

00:19:44 Mass Effect 5 Full Production

00:26:45 Ubisoft Restructure

00:33:44 Battlefield 6 Season 2

00:36:25 Marathon Marketing Ramping Up

00:40:37 Rockstar’s Good Guy Move

00:41:27 F*** AI

00:43:38 Content Updates

00:45:53 Wrap Up

371: The Expanse Osiris Reborn News And The Division’s Boss Is Leaving Jan 16, 2026

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This week we talk about The Division’s franchise lead leaving Ubisoft, we got more The Expanse: Osiris Reborn info, Ninja Theory might be working on Hellblade 3, Marathon’s marketing campaign is ramping up and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:52 Julian Gerighty Leaves Ubisoft

00:09:47 The Expanse: Osiris Reborn News

00:15:51 Ninja Theory’s Next Game

00:21:36 Marathon’s Marketing Begins

00:27:26 Playstation’s Top 2025 Games

00:36:11 Anthem Is Gone

00:45:05 Code Violet Sucks

00:47:24 Video Game Show Castings

00:52:25 Content Updates

00:54:43 Wrap Up

370: The Division 3 Is A Monster And Xbox’s Developer Direct Announced Jan 09, 2026

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This week we talk about some The Division 3 news, Xbox announcing their 2026 Developer Direct, GTA6 might not be content complete, Steam Machine prices leak and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:53 The Division 3 News

00:11:40 Xbox Developer Direct

00:15:49 GTA6 Delay Fears

00:22:28 Steam Machine Prices

00:27:10 AM4 Is Back

00:30:34 Avowed On Playstation

00:32:39 ARC Raiders Sales

00:38:56 Larian’s AMA

00:40:44 Content Updates

00:42:01 Wrap Up