Microsoft closed a number of Bethesda studios, including Redfall maker Arkane Austin and Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks. Kaitlyn and Sam discuss the implications behind the closures, why these ones were a shock even amongst many closures and layoffs, and what the upcoming Xbox Showcase will look like. The duo also touch on the Nintendo Switch 2 update from Nintendo as well as a spoiler discussion on the finale of Prime Video’s Fallout series and what they’re looking forward to in Season 2.
Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:02:43 – Microsoft Closes Multiple Studios
00:06:35 – Why Close Hi-Fi Rush Studio Tango Gameworks?
00:25:07 – How Will Xbox Handle Its June Showcase?
00:29:05 – Nintendo Confirms Switch Successor
00:36:50 – What Will Nintendo Release This Fall?
00:42:00 – Fallout TV Series Finale Review
00:54:17 – Favorite Episodes of the Show
01:03:28 – Outro
Stories discussed:
Bloomberg – Microsoft’s Xbox Is Planning More Cuts After Studio Closings
The Verge – Microsoft completes Activision Blizzard acquisition, Call of Duty now part of Xbox
Gamesindustry.biz – What do studio closures mean for Xbox strategy? | Opinion
Gamesindustry.biz – Nintendo profits rise to $6.2bn ahead of quiet year
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