Fall Roundup: 2026 News, Fantasy Critic & The Blood of Dawnwalker Review
Summary
Nick and Will discuss the video game industry’s recent downturn, highlighting Sony’s decision to end physical discs for the PS6 and their controversial split with Hideo Kojima. The hosts analyze Xbox’s ongoing layoffs, the transfer of Halo development to Activision, and the potential for a new "family of devices" strategy. They also debate the value of next-gen consoles, predicting high prices and a lack of compelling hardware upgrades, while sharing their enthusiasm for playing Control Resonant.
Topics discussed
Intro, host banter, and Patreon plug
Discord community and housekeeping
Industry news: Sony, Xbox, and physical media
Project Helix and Kojima's future
Sony's live service pivot and studio layoffs
Halo Infinite multiplayer and nostalgia
Next-gen console pricing and AI tech
Xbox handheld strategy and ROG Ally
Control Resonant and Indica impressions
Onimusha: Way of the Sword gameplay
Pragmata review and guest shoutout
Armored Core 6 and The Order: 1886
Current game queue and 007 First Light
GTA 6 hype and Fire Emblem burnout
Ocarina of Time legacy and score predictions
Belmont's Curse, Gears, and Wings of Thieves
Capcom lineup and weapon mechanics
Rebel Wolves and CD Projekt Red critique
Blood of the Dawnwalker: gameplay and combat
Blood of the Dawnwalker: story and characters
Blood of the Dawnwalker: final verdict
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