Cast Revealed for Kojima's Physint
Summary
Hosts Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa discuss Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show showcase, focusing on Kojima’s new title and the company’s struggling strategy in the Japanese market. The duo also covers the mysterious delisting of Sony PC games on Steam in the UK and the release of a 34-track original soundtrack for GTA 6. Additionally, they react to a Microsoft patent for in-game ads and leaks regarding Media Molecule’s upcoming Animal Crossing-inspired social simulation.
Topics discussed
Intro, Pinball Week recap, and Giant Bomb membership promo
Xbox Japan strategy and Hideo Kojima's Fizzant announcement
Game news: Persona 4, Wolong, Ego, Ni No Kuni, and Fallout 76
Analysis of Xbox's sales and cultural appeal in Japan
Sony PC games mysteriously disappear from UK Steam store
GTA 6 official soundtrack album and artist roster discussion
Xbox advertising patent and the ethics of in-game ads
Media Molecule's new Animal Crossing-inspired game leak
Resident Evil movie review and Zach Krieger harassment
Rhythm Heaven Groove sales and Japan market performance
GBA to Switch connectivity device nearing completion
Heart Machine layoffs and studio struggles
Poll results and player impressions of a new game
Outro, upcoming segments, and Bomb 12 voting
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