Phil Spencer Departs, Bluepoint Closes Down, and Pokémon Wind/Waves Reaction - Patched #415

About this episode

The episode discusses recent changes in the gaming industry, including Xbox leadership shifts, the closure of Bluepoint, and the reveal of new Pokémon games.

The last few weeks in the games industry have been littered with lows, but there've been reasons to get excited as well. Paul and Matto look at some of the biggest topics of discussion, from Xbox leadership changes, to Sony shutting down Bluepoint, and the reveal of Pokémon Wind and Pokémon Waves in this new Patched! Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul, Matto, Paul Matto

Topics covered

• Xbox leadership changes
• Sony shutting down Bluepoint
• Pokémon Wind
• Pokémon Waves

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Bluepoint, Pokémon Wind, Player2, Xbox, Pokémon Waves

Books & works: Pokémon Wind/Waves, Patched

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