Somehow even more XBOX layoff news, Bethesda union members to march in protest of sweeping Xbox job cuts, Asha Sharma joins a US government task force for employment, Nintendo is discontinuing Switch 1, and Summer Games Done Quick 2026 raises another $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders.

Also: Unusual peripherals, impossible things in games, things we’re looking forward to that aren't GTA6, and more.

Games Discussed: Rhythm Paradise Groove, Two Point Museum, Against The Storm, Metal Gear Solid.

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Xbox announces plans to lay off 3,200 staff and divest five studios, Sony will no longer produce discs for PlayStation games starting in January 2028, a rating for Metroid Ravenous has reportedly been spotted before quickly being removed, and Mario Kart World adds two new Knockout Tours.

Also: Consoles as weapons, gross games, hype trailers, and more!

Games Discussed: Rhythm Paradise Groove, Star Fox, GTA 5, Destiny 2

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Sony confirms 'significant' Bungie layoffs include 'most of the Destiny team and some Marathon team members', Grand Theft Auto 6 price finally revealed as pre-orders go live, Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox consoles by $100-$150, Xbox hits worst US sales month on record (and PS5 drops 58%), and PlayStation’s boss may have hinted about PS6 being portable.

Games Discussed: Star Fox, Escape Simulator, Destiny 2.

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