IGN UK Podcast IGN UK Podcast 798: GTA 6 Delayed, Thunderbolts* and Emma is Leaving Us!
May 2, 2025
Join Emma Matthews, former syndication editor at IGN, as she bids farewell to her team while discussing hot topics like the much-anticipated delays of GTA 6 and Marvel's Thunderbolts. The conversation reflects on the evolving gaming landscape, personal anecdotes from Emma's time at IGN, and the emotional weight of goodbyes. They also explore nostalgic gaming memories and the warmth of community engagement, making it a heartfelt farewell infused with humor and insights.
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GTA 6's Retro Delay Risk
- GTA 6's delay makes its setting feel retro by release time, highlighting rapid shifts in culture and technology.
- The influencer-focused game environment risks being outdated on arrival due to social media trend speed.
Game Prices Rising, Subscription Appeal
- Game prices are rising with Xbox leading to an expected $80 standard game price.
- This shift makes subscription services like Game Pass increasingly attractive for players.
Thunderbolts: A Different MCU Tone
- Thunderbolts is a mid-tier MCU film with strong performances but limited visuals and setting diversity.
- The film shifts Marvel's typical themes by focusing on anti-heroes motivated differently than Suicide Squad.