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Gamescom is underway, and this week's episode is dedicated to a recap and analysis of everything from the Opening Night Live showcase -- from the beauty of Alan Wake 2, Black Myth: Wukong, and Lords of the Fallen to our disgust at the knucklehead stage-crashers who are going to ruin access these events for fans. Plus: We can tell you that we're playing Starfield, and though we can't share any opinions on it yet, we let you know when you can read IGN's review.00:00:00 - Intro & the Biggest gamescom Announcements00:40:55 - Modern Warfare 3: Will It Be Good?00:46:22 - Alan Wake 2 Reactions & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're diving into the mystery surrounding STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl's potential release date. Is the December 1 date listed on Plaion's website for real? We've got the juicy details on what this highly anticipated game might bring, from survival mechanics to a dynamic day-night cycle.Xbox is taking a stand against bad behavior with a fresh strike-based program. Learn all about the new enforcement system and how it aims to create a better gaming environment. But is eight strikes before a one-year ban too much? We're breaking down the pros and cons.And hold onto your controllers, because Xbox Game Pass is about to drop a bombshell lineup! From Everspace 2 to Gris, and the eagerly awaited Starfield, we've got the scoop on the upcoming releases that'll keep you glued to your screens. 00:00:00 - Intro & Baldur's Gate 3 is Just SO GOOD00:18:08 - Is STALKER 2's Release Date ACTUALLY Happening?00:35:02 - Xbox Has New Strike-Based Program to Combat Toxicity01:03:32 - Awesome Xbox Game Pass Games BEFORE Starfield01:11:14 - Unlocked Block Trivia & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to dive into some exciting EVO news on this episode. We've got a crazy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover heading to Street Fighter 6, and there's a new character teaser for Street Fighter 6 that's brewing some serious curiosity. But that's not all, Mortal Kombat 1 is back with a bang, introducing Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik as fresh fighters. Red Dead Redemption has also been announced as a port for the PS4 and Switch, and a lot of fans aren't happy! And of course, you know we have to touch on some thoughts on Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3, and Forza Motorsport news. It's a packed episode with host Kahlief Adams, joined by Stella Chung and Destin Legarie, so don't miss this one!00:00:00 - Intro & EVO 2023 News Galore!00:15:28 - Alien is Coming to Dead by Daylight00:19:03 - Xbox is Going Big for gamescom00:29:07 - Could Starfield Learn Anything From Baldur's Gate 3?00:43:29 - Red Dead Redemption PS4/Switch Port is Coming00:49:33 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00:00 - Intro & Baldur’s Gate 300:06:25 - Remnant 2 Sells More Than One Million Units00:23:25 - Our IGN Icons Picks! & FFXVI Coming to Xbox00:35:09 - Elite Series 2 Replacement Parts Announced00:40:02 - Games Joining and Leaving Xbox Game Pass & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00:19 Intro00:02:41 New Black Panther open-world game announced00:18:47 Ubisoft cancels Immortals Fenyx Rising 200:26:16 Rainbow Six talk00:32:29 Forgotten Ubisoft IP00:40:17 Another Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III leak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Though Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard has cleared its biggest hurdle (the FTC), the deal isn't quite done yet. And all parties involved have given themselves more time to finalize the deal. We discuss that, plus Sony finally signing its 10-year Call of Duty deal with Microsoft, the death of Xbox Live Gold and its somewhat confusing replacement in the form of Xbox Game Pass Core, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived: the verdict is in for Microsoft vs. FTC, and Team Xbox has won! We spend the entire show discussing the massive implications of the ruling, which seems to have set the stage for Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision-Blizzard to finally go through. We talk about the games we might see out of it - particularly from Raven Software - the very serious matter of how Xbox boss Phil Spencer must take steps to clean up the toxic workplace culture at ABK, whether or not Microsoft (and Sony) are done making big acquisitions, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro & ID@Xbox Impressions00:09:31 - The FTC/Xbox Trial is Not Over Yet!00:31:18 - What Games Could Return if Xbox Acquired Activision?00:50:10 - What Needs to Change at Activision01:05:38 - Is Microsoft Done with Acquisitions?01:16:19 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we await the verdict in the Microsoft vs. FTC trial regarding the fate of Xbox's Activision-Blizzard acquisition, we dig into some of the other things happening in the world of Xbox, from the future of Banjo-Kazooie (if there even is one) to Ubisoft's rumored Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake to this month's hidden gem on Xbox Game Pass, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro & FTC v. Microsoft Updates00:08:17 - Xbox & Bethesda at gamescom 202300:18:48 - Will We Ever See Another Banjo Kazooie Game?00:36:40 - Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Getting a Remake?00:48:39 - Outro  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Microsoft vs. FTC trial concluding, with a verdict expected next week, we discuss and analyze seven big things we've learned so far, from the fate of Bethesda game exclusivity to the other publishers Microsoft considered buying and more! Plus: our own investigative report into the state of The Initiative and the Perfect Dark reboot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have so much to talk about on this milestone episode! We recap some of the games we saw and played at Summer Game Fest, then discuss how Xbox is absolutely STACKED with AAA exclusive first-party RPGs for the next several years, then pour one out for the Xbox One as Microsoft officially stops making games for it, and THEN we finish this extra-long episode digging into all of the crazy revelations that are coming out as we speak during Microsoft's trial against the FTC regarding the Activision-Blizzard acquisition. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices