The HP Podcast (From Handsome Phantom)

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The HP Podcast 337 - AI fit for a King Jul 17, 2025

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Tonight we're talking about King replacing laid off employees with AI, S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 coming to PS5, Forza Horizon 5's surprise success on Sony's platform, the FBI shutting down a popular Switch ROM site, a questionable new high profile hire at Ubisoft and more!

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The HP Podcast 336 - An Arkane Attack Jul 10, 2025

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Tonight we're talking about the founder of Arkane's strong words for Microsoft and Game Pass, Helldivers 2 surprise launch on Xbox, a promising new look at a new COD like MMO from the former cheif of Sony Online Entertainment, the Switch 2's tech being compared to the Series S and PS4, the uncertain future of John Romero's studio and more! ***** Watch the show LIVE Tuesday nights at 7PM Eastern - @benishandsomeyt ***** Reviews and subscriptions help us out so much. If you enjoyed the show, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. ***** Follow us on Twitter! Twitter.com/BenSmith2588 Twitter.com/csfdave Twitter.com/_gloriousginger

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The HP Podcast 335 - Microsoft’s Major Shakeup Jul 03, 2025

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Tonight we're talking about Microsoft's sudden closure of The Initiative, the cancellation of Perfect Dark and Everwilds, one of People Can Fly's previously undisclosed cancelled games, a surprise Red Dead Online announcement, Death Stranding 2 causing some PS5's to overheat and more!

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The HP Podcast 334 - Your Face Is An Xbox Jun 26, 2025

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Tonight we're talking about the reveal of an official Xbox VR headset, an out of the blue indie that's quickly scaling the sales charts, NetEase's new jaw dropping AAA game, the PS Plus games of the month for July along with Sony's celebration of 15 years of the service and more! ***** Watch the show LIVE Tuesday nights at 7PM Eastern - @benishandsomeyt ***** Reviews and subscriptions help us out so much. If you enjoyed the show, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. ***** Follow us on Twitter! Twitter.com/BenSmith2588 Twitter.com/csfdave Twitter.com/_gloriousginger

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The HP Podcast 333 - Mid Year Resolution Check In Jun 19, 2025

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Tonight we're talking about the dismal launch of MindsEye, Final Fantasy's XVI's less than stellar arrival on Xbox, a first announcement from Microsoft on next gen hardware, a mid year check in on our annual gaming resolutions and more! ***** Watch the show LIVE Tuesday nights at 7PM Eastern - @benishandsomeyt ***** Reviews and subscriptions help us out so much. If you enjoyed the show, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. ***** Follow us on Twitter! Twitter.com/BenSmith2588 Twitter.com/csfdave Twitter.com/_gloriousginger

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The HP Podcast 332 - Summer Games Fest & Xbox Showcase Recap Jun 12, 2025

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Tonight we're talking about the Summer Games Fest, the Xbox Showcase, the reveal of Microsoft's new handheld, a Forza Horizon 6 announcement, a curious leadup to the release of MindsEye and more!

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The HP Podcast 331 - A Cliffhanger Ending Jun 05, 2025

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Tonight we're talking about the June State of Play, EA cancelling the Black Panther game, a suspicious new military FPS on Steam, the latest technical comparison between SteamOS and Windows OS on handheld, People Can Fly pulling the chute on two projects and more!

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Playstation Supernova - The HP Podcast 330 May 29, 2025

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Tonight we're talking about Sony shutting down the Playstation Stars rewards program, a live action Elden ring movie, the Onimusha 2 Remaster facing backlash over censorship, Star Wars Battlefront's sudden revival, the upcoming Days of Play sale, some intriguing details from Battlefield 6's pre-alpha and more!

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Trouble in Haven - The HP Podcast 329 May 22, 2025

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Tonight we're talking about Jade Raymond leaving Haven, Bungie's response to stolen art making it into Marathon, the state of PS Plus Premium, Neil Druckmann's new project at Naughty Dog, Switch 2's sales forecasts and more!

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Warner Bros. Cash Flow Woes - The HP Podcast 328 May 15, 2025

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Tonight we're talking about the latest legal battle against Microsoft, Warner Bros. games poor earnings report, Nintendo responding to accusations of AI art in their games, some insanely priced Diable DLC, Texas Chainsaw Massacre ending support and more!

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