Death Stranding 2, Xbox Lay Offs and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 493

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing?

• Death Stranding 2 22:15
• Pokemon Scarlet DLC 31:05

News:

Cross Platform / PC / Misc.

• Subnautica studio Unknown Worlds has lost its leadership team 51:03
• Neil Druckmann is stepping away from The Last of Us TV show to ‘transition complete focus’ on game development 57:13

Nintendo

• Nintendo raising prices on Switch, games and more in Canada 1:02:23
• Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza’s developer is ‘the same team as Super Mario Odyssey’ 1:07:58

PlayStation

• Mark Cerny says PS5 Pro will get its major ‘replacement for the current PSSR’ upscaler next year 1:10:50

Xbox

• Microsoft begins substantial layoff process across gaming division, King and Zenimax impacted 1:13:50
• Rare's Everwild reportedly cancelled following Xbox job cuts
• Xbox has cancelled its Perfect Dark reboot and closed its developer

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Backpack Hero and Figment
• Here are the games Prime Gaming members can claim in July

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Death Stranding 2, Bayonetta 3 and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 492

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing?

• Death Stranding 2 28:33
• Bayonetta 3 48:36

News:
Cross Platform / PC / Misc.

• Sega reveals Sega Store Tokyo is on the way 55:51
• Hollywood producer Adi Shankar acquires rights to Duke Nukem 58:53
• MindsEye studio Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly started mass layoff proceedings 1:06:31

Nintendo

• Metroid Prime 4 advert reportedly spotted in London, sparking hopes of imminent release 1:11:36
• Dbrand is sending improved Switch 2 grips to all customers after ‘spectacularly terrible response’ to detaching claims 1:13:25

PlayStation

• Sony remembers PSVR2 exists, announces four new games coming soon 1:18:02
• Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots gets release date, pre-ordering unlocks playable Pac-Man 1:21:30

Xbox

• Microsoft dips its toes into VR with limited edition Xbox-themed Meta Quest headset 1:23:18

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Sable
• PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July - Diablo IV, King of Fighters and Jusant

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Nintendo Switch 2, Summer Games Fest, Xbox Showcase and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 490

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing?

• Switch 2 12:15
• Mario Kart World 25:30
• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour 39:20
• Pokemon Scarlett, Bayonetta 3, Pokemon Sword, Arceus 46:54

News:
Cross Platform / PC / Misc.

• Every big announcement from Summer Game Fest 2025 56:48
• MindsEye studio scrambles to fix glitches, as user reviews criticise GTA producer’s latest 1:09:23

Nintendo

• Princess Peach voice actor confirms she's been replaced after 18 years 1:14:19
• Nintendo has delayed its Legend of Zelda film
• Switch 2 is Nintendo's fastest-selling hardware ever 1:19:15

Xbox

• Xbox Games Showcase 2025: Everything Announced 1:23:35

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Two Point Hospital 1:39:55

Free 4 All

• Sinners 1:40:22
• Minecraft 1:46:21
• Ballerina 1:52:39

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Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation State of Play and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 489

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing?

• Mario Kart World 11:58
• Pokemon Scarlet
• Death Stranding 38:18

News:
Cross Platform / PC / Misc.

• Fans slam Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford's message to "cost sensitive" fans 51:14
• People Can Fly cancels two projects and confirms it will once again have to "scale down" its teams 56:45
• Elden Ring Nightreign is now easier for solo players 1:03:08
• Summer Game Fest schedule: Your complete 2025 guide 1:06:33
• MindsEye studio execs depart Build a Rocket Boy, one week before game's debut 1:09:20

PlayStation

• State of Play June 2025: all announcements, trailers 1:15:18
• The Witcher 4 Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo on PS5 revealed 1:31:54

Xbox

• Microsoft's Xbox handheld reportedly "sidelined" as it focuses on third-party portable devices 1:34:44

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Deathloop & Ogu and the Secret Forest 1:39:23
• Here are the games Prime Gaming members can claim in June

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Doom the Dark Ages, Fight or Flight and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 487

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing?

• Doom The Dark Ages

News:
Cross Platform / PC / Misc.

• Valve denies reports of "massive" Steam data breach, says no need to change passwords or phone numbers
• ‘We back fam’: Fortnite is back on the US App Store, after a 5-year court battle
• Persona 5: The Phantom X coming to PC and mobile next month
• Bungie admits Marathon includes artwork used without permission
• SAG-AFTRA challenges Epic Games over Darth Vader AI in Fortnite

PlayStation

• Sony ending its PlayStation Stars loyalty programme ahead of future evolution
• Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 coming to PS5 in Enhanced Edition

Nintendo

• Here's what Switch 2's free upgrades for Link's Awakening, Pokémon, Mario, and more will do
• Nintendo admits Switch 2 won't support VRR on TV after all
• Nintendo announces Gamescom return, following Switch 2 launch

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Mystery Game

Free 4 All

• Fight or Flight

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Expedition 33, Doom the Dark Ages, Thunderbolts and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 486

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics:

Whatcha Been Playing?

• Clair obscur: Expedition 33 9:13
• Doom The Dark Ages 28:37

News:
Cross Platform / PC / Misc.

• Gex Trilogy gets a release date and a physical edition featuring a 36-inch inflatable 46:52
• Mafia: The Old Country release date and $50 price point confirmed 49:52
• Alien: Rogue Incursion is getting a non-VR release later this year 52:36
• Giant Bomb sold by Fandom, will continue independently 56:02
• Ori developer Moon Studios head warns it may have to shut down following review bombing 1:04:07
• Amy Hennig's Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra delayed into next year 1:13:32

PlayStation

• Death Stranding 2 is getting its own special edition PS5 DualSense controller 1:15:27

Nintendo

• Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use", in bid to prevent piracy 1:16:37
• Nintendo Switch 2: final tech specs and system reservations confirmed 1:29:50

PSA’s:

• Epic Games Store Freebies: Mystery Game 1:32:22

Free 4 All

• Thunderbolts 1:32:39

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