About this episode

The episode discusses major news in the gaming industry, including Xbox layoffs, a Nintendo Direct announcement, and the implications of Pokemon Go in data gathering for defense.

Lotus , Niki , and John recovered from Summer Game Fest 2026 and reconvened (in home studios, not John's car) to discuss an extremely busy news week, including Xbox preparing major layoffs, Nintendo Direct revealing the Ocarina of Time remake, and more information dropping about Pokemon Go and its role in data gathering for defense purposes. 00:00:00 Intro & how waffle fries are made Go to nogamesforgenocide.com to learn more about the BDS movement and Microsoft's continued role in the ongoing atrocities in Gaza. 00:08:20 Asha Sharma writes memo to Xbox staff; heavy layoffs reported 00:25:00 Xbox console exclusives are returning 00:37:30 Lotus' 50 most anticipated indies from the week's showcases 00:40:10 Nintendo Direct reveals Ocarina of Time remake ; is Nintendo bored? 00:47:10 Kingdom Hearts IV is here and looks like it looks 00:49:00 Final Fantasy Resonance strips the gacha out of mobile game inspiration 00:52:00 God of War Laufey creates an interesting branch for the series 00:55:37 How do waffle fries work? (part 2) 00:56:38 RGG wants to explore what Tupac's life could've been in Stranger Than Heaven 01:01:17 PlayerUnknown facing layoffs 01:03:56 RPG Maker forums…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lotus, Niki, John

Topics covered

• Xbox layoffs
• Nintendo Direct
• Pokemon Go
• video game news
• data privacy
• game remakes

Keywords

• Xbox layoffs
• Nintendo Direct
• Pokemon Go
• Ocarina of Time
• video games
• data gathering
• game remakes
• Kingdom Hearts IV
• Final Fantasy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Xbox, Nintendo, Pokemon Go, Microsoft, Kingdom Hearts IV, Final Fantasy Resonance, God of War Laufey, RGG, PlayerUnknown, Team17

Books & works: Ocarina of Time

Places: Gaza

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