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PlayStation has released its latest financial report - while the PS5 is selling relatively well at 97.9 million units, the latest major first-party release, Wolverine - has undoubtedly, sold softly at 2.4 million units. At the same time, Sony Santa Monica has decided to push God of War: Laufey 3 months further into 2027 - should we be worried? Other news includes rumors of Bend's new co-op game, Phantom Blade Zero selling 4 million copies in 3 days and moreTime Stamps:0:00 Intro & housekeeping05:25 Probably Stolen 08:20 Death at Fleming Manor Impressions17:40 Pizzapocalypse: A Slice of Hope Impressions21:00 ANOMALITH Impressions28:00 Phantom Blade Zero50:00 PlayStation Financial Reports1:04:00 Wolverine Sales 1:16:00 God of War: Laufey Delayed1:26:00 Bend's New Co-Op Game RumorSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PS5 #Wolverine #Godofwar #laufey #PhantomBladezero #PhantomBlade0 #Podcast #Gaming

A relatively quiet week in terms of news but the show goes on! S-Game have released Phantom Blade Zero to critical and commercial success - we will share our impressions so far! In other news, Xbox has released its latest quarterly earnings report and it's painting a bleak picture for the state of the brand; we discuss.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & housekeeping10:50 Phantom Blade Zero Impressions43:00 Xbox Financials are BLEAKSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#XBOX #GamePass #PhantomBladezero #PhantomBlade0 #Podcast #Gaming

Quite the news week around the industry: BioWare, the legendary studio behind games like KOTOR, Dragon Age and Mass Effect - is no more. Electronic Arts has decided to close the studio amid publisher wide layoffs. We once again have reporting around the future of Xbox - including changes to Game Pass, next-gen console(s) release windows and the INSANE pricing for Project Helix. Over in PlayStation land - rumors Sony has acquired Ember Labs and the Kena IP - let's discuss.Plus, a review for Stupid Never Dies, Sam's thoughts on Control: Resonant and more!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro and whatcha playing26:00 EA Shuts Down BioWare51:00 Has PlayStation Acquired Ember Labs?1:06:00 Xbox Helix Price Range & Fortune InterviewSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#BioWare #EA #Gaming #Xbox #PS5 #Kena #stupidneverdies #podcast

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has long been outspoken about his love of AI - well, is Bloomberg reports are to be believed - Epic is done with human made games. A delayed Disney project is now going to be entirely made by AI. In other news, Xbox has seen this as a greenlight to embrace and create their own AI development initiative with Xbox Labs. We also have tons of reviews this week with: Thank You Bus Driver, Valor Mortis, Warhammer 40K Boltgun 2 and more!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro 5:30 El Paso, Elsewhere 2 Preview10:00 Valor Mortis Review19:30 Thank You Bus Driver Review & Giveaway26:15 Well Dweller Review31:50 Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 238:00 Control: Resonant48:00 Epic Games Embraces AI Development1:11:00 XBOX Labs & AI1:28:00 XBOX Survey re: Exclusivity Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jibGrab a copy of Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 2 here: https://devolver.link/bg2 Code provided via Keymailer for Thank You Bus Driver#EpicGames #AI #Podcast #Gaming #Xbox #ValorMortis #TYBD #Boltgun2 #Warhammer40K #Keymailer

PlayStation has long been criticized for ignoring fan favorite IP from previous generations; however, if new reports are to be believed - Ape Escape is coming back and PlayStation is letting developers pitch ideas to revive other classic IP. In other news, Asha Sharma has held an Xbox town hall and from it, given hints about the future of Xbox Helix, Game Pass and PC.We will also give our thoughts on Order of the Sinking Star, Echo Weaver, Kalanoro, Control: Resonant and more! Time Stamps:0:00 Intro 6:00 Order of the Sinking Star Review20:30 Echo Weaver Review40:00 KALANORO Review1:06:00 Xbox Next-Gen PlansPlayStation Segment: https://youtu.be/c25a4ffbLRoSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jibDisclaimer: Code provided for review of Kalanoro. #XBOX #PlayStation #ApeEscape #Reviews #Kalanoro #Keymailer #EchoWeaver #Orderofthesinkingstar #Indies #Gaming

Naughty Dog celebrated "The Last of Us" day this year by teasing fans that not one, but MULTIPLE, projects are in development. They've also confirmed we will see a full reveal of their new game: Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet in 2027 - but could we be playing it before the end of next year as well? Lastly, rounding out our trio of Naughty Dog news is a new rumor of an Uncharted game in development at the studio. Let's chat all about PlayStation's premiere studio.In other news - Gears of War E-Day is out to RAVE reviews, so let's do a hype check but - is the game set up for commercial success? Early Steam numbers indicate a slow start sales wise. Plus, Sam has reviews for the new Ghost of Yotei Expansion and Toem 2! Time Stamps:0:00 Intro 4:00 Toem 2 Review10:00 Ghost of Yotei Expansion Review23:00 Naughty Dog Updates! 1:01:00 Gears of War E-Day Critical & Commercial SuccessSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#XBOX #Gearsofwar #Uncharted #TLOU #NaughtyDog #PS5 #Rumor #Gaming #Podcast

In another exciting week of industry news - Xbox has announced the 2nd round of their layoffs this fiscal year. Following up the 1600 laid off a few months ago, an additional 238 employees across Xbox have been let go. These layoffs bring MAJOR changes to Xbox's internal organization. Xbox's flagship IP - Halo - is now going to Activision, but is it too late to revive the IP? Undead Labs has gone independent and 2 deals fall through for Ninja Theory - who look set to close. What does the future of Xbox look like? Let's discussIn other news, Bungie has announced that Destiny WILL continue and we have our thoughts on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Silent Hill: Townfall and more!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing4:00 Sam's Wolverine Review10:00 Silent Hill: Townfall & Control Resonant25:00 Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Impressions37:00 Xbox Layoffs & Restructure1:35:00 Bungie Saves Destiny Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #Halo #Activision #SilentHilltownfall #FireEmblem #Destiny #Bungie

PlayStation's latest release - Marvel's Wolverine - has been under constant fire since reviews dropped nearly a week ago. We've got our hands on it (in fact - rolled credits on the game) - so let's chat (spoiler-free, of course). Apart from that, Xbox Game Pass is rumored to be undergoing a MAJOR shakeup in a few months...Time Stamps:0:00 Intro 4:00 Wolverine Impressions35:00 Media Molecule New Game Leak56:00 Xbox Game Pass Rumor1:16:00 What are the GOTY Contenders?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Wolverine #PS5 #Xbox #XboxGamePass

Nintendo graced us with not one but TWO Nintendo Direct this week - one dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda and gave us a deep dive into the Ocarina of Time remake; the other - a general direct which, while showing off a new Metroid and Kirby game - was not as well received. PlayStation has also cut ties with Kojima and handed PHYSINT over to Xbox. Lets' discuss! Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing7:00 Orbitals Review17:00 PlayStation Dumps Kojima50:00 Ocarina of Time Remake1:00:00 General Direct ThoughtsSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Nintendo #Zelda #Metroid #Ocarinaoftime #Kirby #NintendoDirect

PlayStation held its annual September State of Play along with a Japan focused State of Play right after... and well, to say we were underwhelmed is an understatement. Let's go through every announcement - the good and the bad. We also have news that Xbox is making major changes to its cloud gaming ecosystem. Plus, we have reviews of newly released Crimson Moon and Wheelmates!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro and Whatcha Playing16:00 Crimson Moon Review32:00 WheelMates Impressions 36:00 State of Play Recap1:40:00 Xbox Cloud Gaming LimitsSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jibAffiliate Links:Crimson Moon: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4317690/Crimson_Moon/WheelMates: https://lurk.ly/6fMdvH#Xbox #PS5 #StateofPlay #FF7 #Wolverine #CloudGaming #Konami #CrimsonMoon #Wheelmates #Indie