Welcome back to the Eternal Backlog Podcast! In Episode 24, we dive deep into the hottest gaming news and reviews, including the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch, the Mario Kart World verdict, and the recent wave of massive Xbox layoffs shaking the industry.

• Nintendo Switch 2 – Full hands-on review, battery life, docked performance, LCD vs OLED, game availability, and why it might not feel like a true next-gen upgrade.
• Mario Kart World – Is this the best Mario Kart yet? New progression tracks, favorite maps, graphics & soundtrack, and multiplayer madness.
• The Xbox ROG Ally X – Price speculation and how it stacks up against the competition.
• Industry Bloodbath – A deep dive into the biggest Microsoft layoffs in years: who’s affected, what games were canceled, and Phil Spencer’s comments on the future of Xbox including the major projects canceled: Perfect Dark, Everwilds, new MMORPG from Zenimax (Blackbird/Mandalorian), more.

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In This Episode:- Our Summer Game Fest 2025 Predictions - Nintendo Switch 2 Launch (June 5) and showcase highlights- Kojima's Death Stranding 2 reveal- Xbox Showcase predictions: Forza Horizon 6, Gears E-Day, Fallout series, Fable, Perfect Dark, Starfield DLC, Hexen reboot- Potential reveals: Resident Evil 9, Judas, Sega Classics (Shinobi, Crazy Taxi, Virtua Fighter 5)- Surprise announcements, including Netflix's Bioshock adaptation and Xbox handheld plans!- Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order fiasco- Doom: The Dark Ages struggles and future of AAA games- Randy Pitchford’s Borderlands 4 price controversy- End of PlayStation Stars loyalty program- Hellblade II coming to PS5- Xbox hardware price increases: Is Series S competitive?- GTA VI delayed—industry impact and fan reactions- Bungie faces art theft allegations

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In this week’s installment of Eternal Backlog, we cover:

• Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster: Live-stream highlights & surprise shadow-drop. Our first-time impressions and must-know tips.

• Full-Time PlayStation Switch: Why we said goodbye to Xbox in 2025. How this change reshapes our backlog.

• Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders: UK vs. US ordering experiences. Retailer tricks, timing tips & how to snag your console.

• PlayStation Portal Review (2025): Hands-on with Sony’s new streaming handheld. Pros, cons & should you stream on the go?

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