360GamerCast

Hosts: Webby, Darren & Graham This week's show is a Patreon‑exclusive deep dive packed with cosy road‑trip chaos, colourful chameleon combat, and one of the most dramatic news weeks Xbox has faced in years. Webby, Darren and Graham break down the games they've been playing, then dive head‑first into the industry shake‑ups dominating headlines across Xbox, PlayStation and digital ownership. Your support on Patreon is what makes these exclusive episodes possible. 🎮 Games We Played This Week RV There Yet — The chill road‑trip management game that's more strategic than it looks. Meccha Chameleon — Bright, frantic, and surprisingly tactical. Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Expansion — New zones, new class, new grind. Final Fantasy XIV — More adventures in Eorzea. Final Fantasy Tactics — Revisiting a stone‑cold classic. Hades II — More god‑slaying, more chaos, more perfection. Star Fox Switch 2 — A fresh blast of barrel‑rolling nostalgia. Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced — The pirate classic rebuilt for a new generation. Sulfur — Stylish shooting with a punchy roguelite edge. 🙌 Community Shout‑Outs Massive thank you to our Patrons — your support keeps the show running and unlocks episodes like this. Huge shout‑out to our Discord Boosters — you legends keep the community thriving. 📰 News Round‑Up Xbox Restructuring & Studio Shake‑Ups Based on reporting from Xbox Wire and industry insiders: 1,600 Xbox employees laid off with restructuring continuing into FY27 — totalling around 15% of Xbox. Double Fine and Compulsion Games are going independent. Ninja Theory and Undead Labs have been sold, but Senua and State of Decay 3 remain fully funded. Arkane Lyon is reviewing "potential strategic options," raising questions about the studio's future. The lads break down what this means for Game Pass, exclusives, and the long‑term stability of Xbox's first‑party output. PlayStation Controversy Over Physical Media Criticism Reports claim PlayStation has banned users who criticised the company's shift away from physical games. We dig into what's actually happening, how widespread it is, and what it means for the future of physical media. Digital Ownership Drama A wave of viral posts on X highlights growing frustration around disappearing digital licences and platform control. Plus: A Microsoft lawsuit ends with an Xbox gamer winning a case over their digital library, potentially setting a major precedent for digital ownership rights. 🎙️ All This & More Exclusive to Patrons, this episode is packed with industry chaos, weekly gaming stories, and the usual 360G banter from Webby, Darren and Graham. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast https://360gamercast.com/

PATREON EXCLUSIVE!!! Episode 784 is stacked with gameplay impressions from Webby, Darren and Nick with industry drama, and community love. From retro co‑op classics to brand‑new demos, plus some of the biggest news stories of the year — this one's a banger. Games Played This Week A monster lineup this week, covering everything from AAA nostalgia to fresh indie demos: 007: First Light Battlefield 6 (BF6) Echoes of Aincrad – Demo Hack 95 – Demo Final Fantasy VII Remake LEGO Batman Meccha Camelian Trail Out Resident Evil 5 Neverness to Everness Mixtape Forza Horizon 6 Dead Island 2 Star Fox Community Shout Outs Massive shout‑out to our Patrons — absolute legends keeping the show alive. Huge thanks to our Discord Boosters — your support powers the community. Gaming News Breakdown 💸 GTA 6 – $80 Standard Edition… With No Disc Rockstar confirms the physical version ships with no disc, only a download code in the box. The internet is not taking this well. 📈 Xbox Console Price Hike Microsoft is raising prices across the Series S/X lineup due to skyrocketing storage and memory costs. Another blow for hardware buyers as RAM/SSD prices continue to climb. 🎬 PlayStation Store Removes 551 StudioCanal Movies Sony is deleting hundreds of purchased movies from user libraries with no refunds, including major classics. Licensing strikes again. 💾 RAM & SSD Prices Are Surging Lenovo warns memory pricing may stay inflated for years due to AI demand — affecting PCs, consoles, phones, and handhelds. 🖥️ Steam Machine Pricing Valve's new Steam Machine launches with eyebrow‑raising price tags thanks to the global component cost spike. 🤑 GTA 6 Sales Are Already Insane Reports suggest GTA 6 generated $1 billion in its first hour of pre‑orders — a historic entertainment milestone. Episode 784 brings gameplay impressions, industry chaos, and plenty of laughs. Whether you're here for the news, the nostalgia, or the nonsense — we've got you covered. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast https://360gamercast.com/

This week's Patreon‑only episode is stacked. Webby, Darketfrost, Nick and Graham blast through a mountain of games — FFVII Remake, 007 First Light, Solar Punk, Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 6, PoE 2, Crimson Desert, Le Mans Ultimate, Gears of War, Lego Batman and loads more — before diving head‑first into one of the wildest news cycles Xbox has had in years. We're talking: Xbox reportedly pulling back to full exclusives Media going way overboard with doom‑and‑gloom Xbox takes A completely fake "ads in Xbox games" story going viral Rumoured layoffs across Xbox studios Ghost Recon development trouble Ubisoft shutting down more studios Valve ditching physical Steam gift cards Nintendo Direct highlights Marathon's tanking Steam numbers Forza Horizon 6 save‑wipe drama Series X|S demand outstripping supply And a new study claiming the "average gamer" is a 37‑year‑old bloke It's raw, unfiltered, and full of the spicy takes we save for Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast https://360gamercast.com/

The crew for this episode: Webby, Darren In this episode of 360GamerCast, the crew dives into one of the biggest weeks in gaming for 2026 as we break down everything shown at Summer Game Fest and the PlayStation Showcase. We go through all the major announcements, the surprises, the disappointments, and the games that instantly shot to the top of our wishlists. From Geoff Keighley's stage reveals to Sony's blockbuster first‑party showings, we cover it all with our usual mix of honest opinions, hype, rants, and proper British gaming banter. In This Episode: Full reactions to Summer Game Fest and Playstation Showcase The biggest trailers, gameplay reveals, and new IPs The PlayStation Showcase and Game Fest game‑by‑game breakdown Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, Wolverine, Tomb Raider, Ace Combat 8, Until Dawn 2, God of War: Laufey, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, Resident Evil: Veronica and more Which show impressed us the most Whether you watched both events live or need a catch‑up on everything announced, this episode has you covered. Grab a brew, settle in, and enjoy another packed episode of one of the UK's longest‑running gaming podcasts. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast https://360gamercast.com/

This weeks crew: Webby, Nick, Faithfulwish We discuss Forza Horizon 6, Lego batman, BF6 update, Switch 2, Pokopia, Animal Crossing and more. In the news we discuss PS+ price increase, Playstation no longer releasing games on PC, Bungie studio mass lay offs, Destiny 2 having no more content, Ubisoft losing money and more. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast https://360gamercast.com/

This weeks crew: Webby, Peebs, Darren We discuss Phil Spencer leaving Xbox and being replaced by an AI executive. Will this now be the final nail in the Xbox coffin? Other sad news this week includes Bluepoint Studio best known for the Demons Souls remake being shutdown by Sony. Games discussed include: FFXIV, Roadside Research, GT7, Batman Telltale, The Finals, Spiderman Remaster, Helldivers 2, Battlefield season 2, Return to Silent Hill movie, Crisol Theatre of Idols, Ball X Pit, Double Dragon Revive, Toxic Commando, Windrose, Cronos, Need for Speed Unbound, Arc Raiders, and more. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast

This weeks crew: Webby, Graham, Nick, Darren Games discussed this week include: Arma Reforger, Arena Breakout Infinite, Battlefield 6, The Finals, Wicked Seed, Cairn, Sonic Racing, Hidden cats, Marvel cosmic invasion, Batman Telltale, GT7, Sword Art Fractured Daydream, Puzzle Quest Immortal, GTA5, Nioh 3, Code Vein 2, Spiderman Remaster and much more. In the news we discuss Epstein gaming accounts reportedly being used recently, No more stand alone GAME stores in the UK, New PS5 controller patent, Next Xbox rumours and more. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast

This weeks crew: Webby, Nick, Graham, Darren This is the show where we run down our top games of 2025. We hope you enjoy! https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://discord.gg/CqDMSg9 https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast