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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James is away (?!??!) so this week we’re joined by Iain Lee!

This week: Steam Machine pricing has finally been revealed, the original Switch eShop isn’t shite any more, Don’t Nod may or may not be in financial trouble, and a new Sony controller patent lets buttons go hard or soft.

Also: living room appearances, Bond quips, Gamertags, and fighter pilot callsigns.

Games Discussed: SSX Tricky, Forza Horizon 6, Gitaroo Man, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?!, Schrödinger's Call.

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This week: all the major announcements from last week’s Nintendo Direct, Xbox is reportedly preparing for "significant" lay-offs (featuring some breaking news), Microsoft considers spinning off Xbox, and Ubisoft is reportedly closing two studios and restructuring another. Yeah, it’s a depressing news week all right.

Games Discussed: 007 First Light, Star Fox, Forza Horizon 6, Mina the Hollower, Pragmata, 2 Fights 2 Tight Spaces, TOEM 2, Wind Runners, Blood Dungeon, FIFA World Cup.

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Summer Game Fest 2026 is here, so we’re going through all the major announcements from PlayStation State of Play, Geoff’s Summer Game Fest presentation, Day of the Devs, XBOX Games Showcase and the PC Gaming Show.

NOTE: Sadly we had some technical issues with our streaming software with this one, so no video this week unfortunately!

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Valve announces significant Steam Deck price rises worldwide, Asha Sharma says the Xbox Game Pass price cut is working, Destruction AllStars delisted from PS Store, Fable delayed to 2027, and Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is coming day-and-date to Switch 2.

Also: D-pads vs analogue sticks, school cakes, what Mat finds exciting, and more.

Games Discussed: 007 First Light, Pictonico, Mina the Hollower, Into the Slimy Mines.

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It’s hot, but we’re here (just about).

This week: Bungie planning "significant" layoffs as Destiny 2 development ends, a new PlayStation State of Play is announced, Microsoft launches Xbox Player Voice portal to listen closely to player feedback, Valnet introduces “pay per click” policies for writers, and Nintendo announces Pictonico; a new mobile game that turns your photos into mini-games.

Games Discussed: Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, Space Haven.

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