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Lana Beshinsky, game developer and commentator on art direction and industry ethics. Kahlief Adams, journalist and podcaster from Spawn On Me who covers gaming culture. They debate NVIDIA's DLSS 5 and its 'beauty filter' effects. They discuss Crimson Desert's AI-art controversy and QA issues. They cover Subnautica 2 legal drama, Counter-Strike 2's reloading overhaul, and impressions of Marathon, Super Battle Golf, and Big Walk.

Jeff and Christian welcome Travis Northup from IGN to the show to discuss the big Xbox keynote at GDC 2026, discussing Project Helix and Xbox Mode on PC, the possibility of Simpsons Hit n Run returning, and Nintendo's $80 release of Super Mario Wonder on Switch 2.The Playlist:Travis: Marathon, TMNT: Empire CityChristian: Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow SeaJeff: Slay the Spire 2Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome M.H. Williams from the Stuff Worth Knowing newsletter to discuss Sony no longer porting their frist party exclusives to PC, Microsoft's next gen Xbox details, and Ubisoft laying out the plan for Assassin's Creed.The Playlist:M.H.: World of Warcraft: Midnight, Resident Evil Requiem, Esoteric EbbChristian: Resident Evil Requiem, Mario Tennis Fever, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six MobileJeff: Slay the Spire 2Parting Gifts!!

Jeff and Christian welcome youtuber and game reviewer Tamoor Hussain back to the show this week to discuss reports that FROM Software prevented Bloodborne remake from happening, Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine getting a September release date, and a new rhythmn game from the folks who made Guitar Hero.The Playlist:Tamoor: Resident Evil Requiem, AYN Thor, ClutchtimeChristian: Resident Evil Requiem; Marathon Server Slam: Open PreviewJeff: Resident Evil: Requiem, Steam Next Fest Demos (best of the best): Vampire Crawlers, Enter the Chronosphere, Spellsy, Alabaster Dawn, Rune Dice, Croak, TMNT: Empire CityParting Gifts!

Jay Peters, reporter at The Verge covering games and tech, joins to unpack a massive Xbox leadership shakeup and studio closures. They debate Unity’s push for natural‑language AI authoring and whether AI can truly make playable games. Jay also highlights standout games like God of War: Sons of Sparta, Cairn, and the playful CorgiSpace collection.

Jeff and Christian welcome Jesse Norris from DayOne back to the show to discuss the huge new Sony State of Play, laying out many of Playstation's biggest upcoming releases, new content for a 26-year old masterpiece, and layoffs for Highguard.The Playlist:Jesse:  High On Life 2, Mario Kart World, DK Bananza, GoW Sons of SpartaChristian: Mario Tennis Fever, Replaced DemoJeff: High on Life 2, Replaced DemoParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Michael Futter from the Virtual Economy Podcast back to the show this week to discuss Ubisoft's restructuring, the new Horizon multiplayer game announcement, and Valve's update on its upcoming hardware ventures.The Playlist:Mike:  Cyberpunk 2077. Elden Ring (Seamless mod), Nightreign, Space Warlord Baby Trading SimulatorChristian: Mario Tennis; Mario Power Tennis, Resident Evil Zero, PRAGMATA Sketchbook demoJeff: Cairn, Dwarves: Glory, Death, and LootParting gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jill Grodt from Indie Informer back to the show this week to discuss the latest GDC developer survey, Google's AI video game creator, and the curious case of Highguard.The Playlist:Jill:  MIO: Memories In Orbit, Death Howl, TR-49, Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, Christian: Chibi-Robo! Plug Into Adventure!Jeff: MIO: Memories in Orbit, No Rest For the Wicked Together patchParting Gifts!BONUS CONTENT: Interview with Will Powers from Pearl Abyss about their upcoming open-world adventure game, Crimson Desert.

Imran Khan, writer and podcaster at Restart.run, returns to discuss major industry moves. They talk Fable’s living-world ambitions and how believable NPC reactivity might be. Forza Horizon 6’s Japan scale and spectacle comes up. Ubisoft’s restructuring and wave of cancellations prompt debate about risk and strategy. Short takes on Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation and Double Fine’s pottery battler Kiln round out the conversation.

Jakejames Lugo, a passionate YouTuber and video game reviewer, dives into the latest gaming buzz. He discusses the highly anticipated LEGO Ocarina of Time set, detailing its design and pricing. The conversation heats up around Resident Evil Requiem's gameplay mechanics and the emotional turn of Meta's shift from VR to AI as major studios close down. Jakejames also shares insights from his playlist, featuring fun titles like Ball X Pit and updates on Star Wars Outlaws and Metroid Prime 4.