Bluepoint Closes & Phil Spencer Retires

About this episode

Tim and Dan discuss recent changes in the gaming industry and review various games.

Episode 311 It’s time for a fireside chat with Tim & Dan so they can discuss all the recent shakeups in the gaming industry, including new leadership at Xbox and a promising studio shut down at Sony. But they don’t stay negative as they also talk about a lot of games including the Virtual Boy launch games, Demon Tides, Octopath Traveler 0, Elden Ring Convergence Mod, and Windrose. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim, Dan

Topics covered

• gaming industry shakeups
• Xbox leadership
• Sony studio closure
• game discussions
• Virtual Boy launch games
• Elden Ring mods

Keywords

• gaming news
• Xbox
• Sony
• Virtual Boy
• Elden Ring
• game reviews

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Xbox, Sony

Products: Virtual Boy, Demon Tides, Octopath Traveler 0, Elden Ring Convergence Mod, Windrose

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