It’s been a busy week in video games! Join Patrick, Janet, Chia, and Rob as they share chaotic stories of trying to pre-order Switch 2, what Switch 2 says about the future of physical games, the parent company of IGN suing Open AI, and what to make of union contract negotiations stalling at multiple companies. Plus, Janet and Patrick are obsessed with the French RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, while Cado is charmed by Skin Deep (cats!) and despelote (soccer!).

Discussed: Did Anyone Pre-Order A Switch 2? 2:00, The Switch 2 Game Carts Situation 23:09, EA Layoffs, Respawn Cancels Incubated Game 41:27, Ziff Davis sues OpenAI 49:32, Microsoft dragging feet on unionization contract 1:19:26, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 1:43:27, Skin Deep 2:23:10, Despelote 2:37:51, Outro and Announcements 2:57:28

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