About this episode

Rand and Jez discuss significant changes in Xbox Cloud Gaming, the impact of GTA 6 on Xbox Series X|S sales, and Double Fine's push for independence.

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People in this episode

Hosts: Rand, Jez

Topics covered

• Xbox Cloud Gaming changes
• GTA 6 sales impact
• Double Fine independence
• Kickstarter
• video game industry news

Keywords

• Xbox Cloud Gaming
• GTA 6
• Xbox Series X|S
• Double Fine
• Brutal Legend 2
• video games
• Kickstarter

Sponsors

SurfShark

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Double Fine, Sony, Patreon

Products: Xbox Cloud Gaming, GTA 6, Xbox Series X|S, Brutal Legend 2, Life is Strange, Onimusha, MGS Vol 3, Scalebound, Banjo

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