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Episode 150: The Halo of Doom (opens the original)
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We plunged into id Software's New Doom Trilogy and discovered an indelible truth: Microsoft doesn't deserve them. Also: Halo Campaign Evolved feels more like a de-evolution without its iconic versus modes, but it's still pretty fun regardless (you're welcome to quote us on the digital box). Also also: what the hell was going on with that episode of the Rugrats where the babies shrink down and swim inside of Chuckie? Body horror for kids!
Episode 149: Xbox the Job Slayer (opens the original)
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Xbox's big corporate reset resulted in 3200 layoffs, but Asha says we have to clap because they didn't close any studios. Hey! Don't mockingly clap. That's bad for the algorithm. We discuss how this latest round of cuts impacts long-running studios like Obsidian, Double Fine, and id Software (who was rewarded for releasing a phenomenal piece of DLC with severe down-sizing). Ain't gaming grand? Also: Daniel lists his top 10 wishes for the upcoming Ocarina of Time Remake and Kevin wishes Steve Bur
Episode 148: Killing of a Sacred Disc (opens the original)
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Sony has declared they will no longer put their games on physical discs starting in 2028. And that's fantastic news! As long as you enjoy news about corporations encroaching on consumer rights and shrinking what little ownership we have over our purchases. And, by golly, who doesn't? In other sordid news, Xbox (i.e., XBOX) plans to "reset" their business in clever, never before seen ways... Oh, wait, it's just more layoffs. Jesus. We swear there's some fun to be had in this episode under all the
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