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In episode 16 of Gaming with Grown Folks, Jahdie breaks down one of the most consequential months in modern gaming. We recap the biggest world premiers from the 2026 Summer Showcases, including Playstation's State of Play, the Xbox Games Showcase, Summer Game Fest and a Nintendo Direct packed with Switch 2 heavy hitters like the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Star Fox.

We also deliver in-depth reviews of IO Interactive's triumphant 007 First Light and Playground Games' breathtaking leap to Japan in Forza Horizon 6. Finally, we tackle the grim reality behind the ongoing Xbox "business reset" and unpack the European Commission's latest ruling on the fight for video game preservation.

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Join Jahdie for a deep dive into the PS5 Pro performance of Saros and the new Invincible VS fighting game. We break down the sold-out launch of the 2026 Steam Controller, preview a massive May release calendar - including Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light - and review the Mortal Kombat II movie.

• Hardware: PS% Pro deep dive and the new Steam Controller's TMR tech.
• Reviews: Saros, Invincible VS, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
• News: PS6 delay rumors and the May 2026 release avalanche.
• Pop culture: Johnny Cage steals the show in Mortal Kombat 2.

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Welcome back to Gaming with Grown Folks! In Episode 14, Jahdie breaks down an absolutely wild month in the video game industry.

Is the new $900 PS5 Pro price tag justified? We dive into the massive Playstation hardware price hikes and discuss the divisive opening weekend reviews for the new Super Mario Galaxy movie. Plus, we deliver in-depth reviews of March 2026's heaviest hitters: the terrifying survival horror masterpiece Resident Evil Requiem, the massive open-world RPG Crimson Desert, and the incredibly addictive Slay the Spire 2. Finally, we look ahead to a stacked April 2026 release schedule. Get ready for the monumental drop of Starfield on PS5, the highly anticipated 1.0 console release of Hades 2, and major seasonal updates for Diablo IV.

What April 2026 video games are you most excited to play? Are you upgrading your console despite the price hike? Let us know! Send your thought to GamingGrownFolks@gmail.com and you might be featured on the next episode.

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