DLC 621: Brian Shea: Ghost of Yōtei, Battlefield 6, Megabonk, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Nintendo's "Close to You" tease, Ubisoft chickens out on Assassin's Creed, Xbox done with new hardware?
Oct 13, 2025
Brian Shea, Executive Editor at Game Informer and host of All Things Nintendo, dives into the world of gaming. He discusses Nintendo's cryptic Pikmin short and the implications of their distribution strategy. The conversation shifts to whether Xbox is truly hinting at exiting the hardware scene, alongside the surprising cancellation of a Reconstruction-era Assassin's Creed game. Brian also shares insights on Ghost of Yōtei and other games like Battlefield 6 and Marvel Cosmic Invasion, wrapping up with some entertaining parting gifts.
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Nintendo's Enigmatic Soft Launch
- Nintendo released an enigmatic Pixar-style short titled "Close to You" to showcase Nintendo Pictures rather than to promote a specific game.
- The company funneled the full version into its Nintendo Today app, limiting broad visibility despite YouTube buzz.
Why Xbox Keeps Reassuring Hardware Fans
- Microsoft repeatedly insisted it will continue building Xbox hardware amid rumors it might exit the console market.
- The generation's pricing, studio layoffs, and Game Pass changes fuel doubt about Xbox's hardware future despite public reassurances.
Consoles Are Becoming Continuous Platforms
- Consoles are blurring into a continuum like phones and PCs rather than discrete generations with clear cutoffs.
- Forward compatibility and tiered premium models make new consoles incremental upgrades rather than full platform shifts.