The Computer Game Show

The next-gen Xbox console is codenamed Project Helix and will play PC games; Valve still hopes to ship the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller "this year"; everything announced at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Nintendo sues the Trump administration, Nagoshi Studio reportedly facing closure, and EA lays off staff across Battlefield Studios.

Also: breaking immersion, a cashless Mushroom Kingdom, hard cheese vs melted cheese, and more!

Games Discussed: Resident Evil Requiem, Planet of Lana II, Marathon, Minishoot Adventures, Evercade Alpha, Pokémon Pokopia

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This week: Sony’s shift in strategy may lead to fewer PlayStation first party games on PC, Sony was ready to approve a Bloodborne remake (but FromSoftware turned it down), Amazon Game Studios ends publishing agreement with Maverick Games, IGN-owned Eurogamer cuts editorial staff, and Guitar Hero studio RedOctane returns with spiritual successor ‘Stage Tour’.

Also: home arcades, more Steam Deck evangelism, and a listener is really angry about cassette tapes.

Games Discussed: Marathon, Resident Evil Requiem, PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse, Vampire Crawlers, Denshattack!, Map Map, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Walkabout Mini Golf

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It’s a big news week as Xbox is on fire (again) and Sony is shutting down Bluepoint.

This is a lively one.

Games Discussed: PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse, REANIMAL, It Takes Two, Virtual Boy, Planet of Lana, Star Citizen, The Eternal Life of Goldman, Sledding Game, Zero Parades for Dead Spies, Warioware Inc, Rhythm Tengoku, Let's Go Island: Lost In the Island of Tropics, Luigi’s Mansion Arcade, SegaSonic the Hedgehog, Daytona USA, Sega Rally Championship.

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This week: Everything announced at last week’s Sony State of Play, Highguard isn't shutting down despite Wildlight layoffs, Peter Molyneux's Masters of Albion will launch in early access, and Josef Fares drops hints about Hazelight’s next game.

Also: superstitions, Portal tech tips, emulation, and more.

Games Discussed: Mewgenics, Titanium Court, High on Life 2, God of War Sons of Sparta, Darwin’s Paradox!, Pure Pool Pro.

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This week: Everything announced at last week’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Switch finally surpasses the Nintendo DS to become Nintendo's best-selling console, Valve updates hardware launch timing due to component pricing, and AMD suggests the next-gen Xbox will arrive in 2027.

Also: poor game-playing conditions, comparing ourselves to game characters, healthy food, odd gaming habits, angry gaming, favourite ice levels in games, and more!

Games Discussed: Pragmata, Baby Steps, Battlefield 6, Donkey Kong Country, Arc Raiders.

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