About this episode

The episode discusses recent developments in the gaming industry, including layoffs at Bungie, a new PlayStation event, and the launch of Microsoft's Xbox Player Voice portal.

It’s hot, but we’re here (just about). This week: Bungie planning "significant" layoffs as Destiny 2 development ends, a new PlayStation State of Play is announced, Microsoft launches Xbox Player Voice portal to listen closely to player feedback, Valnet introduces “pay per click” policies for writers, and Nintendo announces Pictonico; a new mobile game that turns your photos into mini-games. Games Discussed: Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, Space Haven. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

People in this episode

Hosts: David, Sean, Mat, James

Topics covered

• video game news
• game development
• player feedback
• mobile games
• gaming policies

Keywords

• Bungie
• Destiny 2
• PlayStation
• Microsoft
• Valnet
• Pictonico
• Forza Horizon 6
• gaming news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bungie, PlayStation, Microsoft, Valnet

Products: Destiny 2, Pictonico, Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, Space Haven

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