Published On Aug 30, 2024
In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of the gaming industry, starting with GameStop's surprising pivot to retro gaming at select locations. We also explore the controversial cancellation of Crash Bandicoot 5 by Activision, shedding light on the increasing focus on online live service games. The episode takes a critical look at the toxic trend of celebrating game failures, highlighted by the poor reception of Sony's hero shooter, Concord. Additionally, we discuss the troubling allegations against former Bungie director Christopher Barrett and wrap up with a deep dive into the confusion surrounding Xbox's current exclusive game strategy.
0:00 Intro
0:54 Update
12:50 GameStop pivots to retro gaming https://tinyurl.com/4sxc9yc8
24:28 Activision cancelled Crash Bandicoot 5 https://tinyurl.com/3aas2hh2
36:54 Grave dance on unpopular games https://tinyurl.com/2s4etdpz
57:19 Former Marathon director fired by Bungie for inappropriate behavior https://tinyurl.com/32w4z6f3
01:10:12 Xbox’s ‘Exclusive’ Video Game Strategy https://tinyurl.com/2jv2hvf7
01:20:54 Outro
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