671: Eric Warner: Xbox 'reset' shake-up, Meta VR Glasses, Wardogs, Control Resonant, Wild West Pioneers, Farhaven, Shroom and Gloom, Gencon 2026

Jeff and Christian welcome Aaron Potter from The Mirror back to the show this week to discuss the next Elder Scrolls game, the next Saudi Invesment Fund buyout, and the next big game to get delayed.The Playlist:Aaron: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Doom (Evercade Nexus), Marvel: Cosmic Invasion - Siege of Castle Doom DLCChristian: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeJeff: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, WOW ForeverParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jay Peters from the Verge back to the show this week to discuss FROM Software's big Switch exclusive moving into 2027, Archetype Entertainment's Mass Effect-like being ready at the right time, and Nintendo's Indie World Showcase, highlighting some exciting games.The Playlist:Jay: Final Fantasy Resonance, Well DwellerChristian: Phantom Blade ZeroJeff: Phantom Blade ZeroParting Gifts!BONUS CONTENT: As part of their ongoing partnership with Nvidia, Christian and Jeff delve deep into the graphical splendor of Phantom Blade Zero on DLSS 4.5

Jeff and Christian welcome Nick Limon from IGN to the show this week to discuss EA's 400 layoffs and the closure of storied video game developer Bioware. Then they dive into the sea of endless demos in Steam Next Fest, and a report on the intimidating price point for the next Xbox console.The Playlist:Nick: COD: MW4, Belmont’s Curse, Gears of War: E-DayChristian: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaignJeff: Gears of War: E-Day, Chained BeastsParting Gifts!!

Christian welcomes Jordan Epstein & Kahlief Adams to the show to discuss potential United States Legislation To Protect Video Game Ownership, the GTA VI launch trailer, Xbox Labs, and more!The Playlist:Jordan: The Blood of Dawnwalker, Coral Island, Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsKahlief: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign. Mr. Records Demo, Hellraiser Revival Christian: Castlevania: Belmont's CurseParting Gifts!

Christian welcomes Phillipe Bosher & Lana Bachynski to the show this week to discuss the Triple-I Initiative October 2026 showcase, Xbox creating a new division: XP, and Cyberpunk 2077 becoming a movie. The Playlist:Phillipe: PAX Australia roundup: Killing Things with your Friends, Spies and Soldiers, Spell Sided, Pie in the Sky, Till They Croak; The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Policenauts, NighthawksLana: STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, Arc Raiders - Frozen Trail, The Incident at Galley House, STAR WARS Zero Company, Valheim 1.0Christian: STAR WARS: Galactic RacerParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jonathan Estis from Bad with Games to the show this week to discuss Ubisoft's Ganondorf pitch to Nintendo, Naughty Dog's next projects, and Frank O'Connor's idea for the next Halo game.The Playlist:Jonathan: Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Monster Hunter Wilds (Switch 2), Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (Switch 2), Orbitals, Big Walk, Ultima V and VI, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo, Control ResonantChristian: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo; Control Resonant Jeff: Minecraft Dungeons 2, Titanfall 2 VRParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Eric Warner from Mature Minded Gamers back to the show this week to discuss the state of the board game industry, Xbox wrecking havok with their game studios, and Meta's newest, light-weight VR glasses.The Playlist:Eric: Wardogs, Wild West Pioneers, Farhaven, Asheron’s CallChristian: Control Resonant Jeff: Shroom and GloomTabletop Time:Gencon 2026 must-plays!Parting Gifts!!PLUS: BONUS CONTENT - Geforce Evengelist Jacob Freeman returns to the show to discuss the DLSS 4.5 features that make Control Resonant so visually impressive

Jeff and Christian welcome Michael HIgham from IGN back to the show this week to discuss the Xbox and PC Games presentations at TGS, rumors about massive changes to how Gamepass works, and where Wolverine sits in 2026 PS5 sales.The Playlist:Michael: Control Resonant, Final Fantasy ResonanceChristian: 007 First Light; Marvel’s Wolverine; Control ResonantJeff: Control ResonantParting Gifts!!

Jeff and Christian welcome Allen Brooks, founder of Continues Arcade in Alexandria, Virginia, to discuss the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Nintendo's OTHER Direct, the return of Blizzcon, and more!The Playlist:Allen: 007 First Light, Halo CE, xmen arcadeChristian: Star Fox Adventures; The Blood of DawnwalkerJeff: Marvel’s WolverineParting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Chris Person from Aftermath to the show this week to discuss Bitreactor's fate, Sony's legal stance on digital ownership, and a big Sony State of play with lots of game updates and reveals.The Playlist:Chris: Star Wars: Zero CompanyChristian: The Blood of DawnwalkerJeff: Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyParting Gifts!!