the baunfire Gaming Podcast

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369: Xbox’s Big Year And Next Generation Console Delays Jan 03, 2026

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This week we talk about how 2026 could be a big year for Xbox, how next generation consoles could be delayed, Ubisoft’s big hack, PS5 being jailbroken, more Witcher 3 DLC 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

00:00:50 Slow News Week

00:03:12 Xbox’s 2026

00:13:38 Next Gen Console Delays

00:19:07 Ubisoft’s Hack

00:21:25 PS5 Jailbroken

00:22:45 New Witcher 3 DLC

00:24:40 Anthem Servers Shuttering

00:27:05 Standardize Gaming

00:29:10 Stranger Things Finale

00:30:52 Most Anticipated 2026 Games

00:32:39 Content Updates

00:35:04 Wrap Up

368: Game of the Year, Grievances And Predictions For 2026 Dec 26, 2025

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This week we talk about the tragic death of Vince Zampella, my game of the year, my grievances throughout the year 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

00:01:03 RIP Vince Zampella

00:08:48 GotY And Top 10

00:21:29 Airing Of My Grievances

00:51:08 2026 Predictions

00:54:24 Content Updates

00:56:00 Wrap Up

367: Exodus Studio Head Steps Back And Naughty Dog Crunch Is Back Dec 19, 2025

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This week we talk about Exodus’ studio head stepping back from role, Casey Hudson making promises again, Naughty Dog brings back crunch, Kick lies about working with Xbox, Larian’s boss puts his foot in his mouth 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 Exodus Studio Head Steps Back

00:12:49 Casey Hudson’s Big Promise

00:18:38 Naughty Dog Crunching… Again

00:26:55 Lara Croft’s New Design

00:32:09 Kick Lies About Xbox Partnership

00:40:41 Larian Boss Messed Up

00:48:10 Marathon Art Director Resigns

00:52:26 Starfield 2.0 Rumors

00:55:35 The Game Awards Boosted Views

00:56:51 Sucker Punch Co-Founder Leaves

00:58:41 Hogwarts Legacy Sells 40 Million

01:00:54 Content Updates

01:05:18 Wrap Up

366: The Game Awards 2025 Recap And Xbox’s Next Showcase Dec 12, 2025

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This week we talk about The Game Awards winner & reveals, Xbox announcing their next Developer Direct, Cyberpunk 2077’s 5th birthday 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 Game Awards Winner & Reveals

00:41:03 Xbox’s 2026 Developer Direct

00:47:58 Cyberpunk 2077’s 5th Birthday

00:54:37 Tim Cain Returns To Obsidian

00:56:56 Content Updates

00:58:25 Wrap Up

365: EA’s Ownership Split And Netflix Acquires WB Dec 05, 2025

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This week we talk about how EA will be split between their new owners, Netflix buying Warner Brothers, Microsoft prepping for next gen hardware, PC hardwire prices jump, The Witcher’s aggressive release plans 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 EAs New Ownership Split

00:09:14 Netflix Acquires WB

00:15:05 Microsoft Prepping For Next Gen

00:21:49 PC Hardwire Prices Jump

00:26:46 The Witcher’s Crazy Plan

00:29:31 Exodus Info Incoming

00:33:03 Playstation’s AI Art

00:36:11 Ubisoft’s Zombie Projects

00:38:19 Bungie Pays Up

00:40:15 Fallout’s Creator Returns

00:41:11 Content Updates

00:43:50 Wrap Up

364: Game Award Season Begins And More Half Life 3 Rumors Nov 21, 2025

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This week we talk about The Game Awards nominations, Xbox’s partner showcase, Half-Life 3 rumors starting back up, Call of Duty Black Ops 7 might be struggling, a new The Expanse: Osiris Reborn trailer 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

00:00:51 The Game Awards

00:09:48 Xbox Partner Showcase

00:16:58 Half-Life 3 Rumors

00:22:43 Call of Duty BO3 Sales

00:27:16 The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

00:29:33 Shu Yoshida Promotes AI

00:31:37 PUBG Enters Extraction Genre

00:34:40 Take Two Sees A Console Future

00:36:37 Ubisoft Finally Releases Financials

00:37:39 Content Updates

00:38:35 Wrap Up

363: Valve’s Console Challenge And Halo's Not So Infinite Nov 14, 2025

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This week we talk about Valve’s second shot at the Steam Machine, Todd Howard confirming Elder Scrolls 6 is still far away, Japan gets a special PS5, ARC Raiders publisher addresses AI issues, Halo isn’t so Infinite 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 New Valve Hardware

00:20:26 Elder Scrolls 6 Far Away

00:23:25 Japan’s New PS5

00:25:14 Super Mario Galaxy Movie

00:26:42 ARC Raiders’ AI Problem

00:33:44 Halo Not-So-Infinite

00:38:29 Helldivers 2 On Xbox

00:45:32 The Game Awards lol

00:50:55 Hi-Fi Rush’s New Home

00:53:18 Content Updates

00:54:42 Wrap Up

362: GTA6 Delayed And Mass Effect 5 N7 Day News Nov 09, 2025

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This week we talk about Grand Theft Auto 6 being delayed to late 2026, Mass Effect 5 news from N7 Day 2025, ARC Raiders review roundup, Playstation toying with play anywhere 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

00:00:50 I’m Sick, Sorry

00:01:30 GTA6 Delayed To 2026

00:08:21 Mass Effect N7 Day 2025

00:16:00 ARC Raiders Reviews

00:23:12 Playstation Copies Xbox

00:26:34 EA Will Retain Control

00:28:25 DATV 1 Year Later

00:30:06 The Outer Worlds 2 Again

00:32:40 Tariff War May Be Over

00:35:11 Content Updates

00:36:05 Wrap Up

361: ARC Raiding And Halo’s Coming To Playstation Oct 31, 2025

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This week we talk about the release of ARC Raiders, Halo is coming to Playstation, Xbox is making a ton of money, weird Mass Effect N7 Day collaborations 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 ARC Raiders Thoughts

00:15:19 Halo Coming To Playstation

00:26:23 Xbox Is Making Money

00:31:15 NeXtBox Details

00:37:50 The Outer Worlds 2 Is Awesome

00:44:56 Battlefield 6 BR & Season 1

00:49:37 Mass Effect N7 Day Collabs

00:53:09 Content Updates

00:56:27 Wrap Up

360: The Outer Worlds 2 Is Great And Xbox Rumors Continue Oct 24, 2025

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This week we talk about The Outer Worlds 2 release, a smattering of Xbox rumors, Jenifer Hale wanting to come back to Mass Effect, EA partnering with an AI firm, The Division 2 Survivors news, Battlefield 6’s BR shadow dropping 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

00:00:59 The Outer Worlds 2 Reviews

00:06:28 Xbox Dev Kit Freakout

00:15:57 Xbox Needs 30% Profit Margin

00:21:39 Xbox Execs Hype New Console

00:27:42 Shepard Wants Back In Mass Effect

00:30:15 EA Partners With AI Firm

00:33:18 The Division 2 Survivors News

00:35:58 Ninja Gaiden 4 Reviews

00:37:33 Battlefield 6 Season 1 And BR

00:41:38 Content Updates

00:43:48 Wrap Up