NEW 2D Metroid Game Announced
Summary
Jeff Grubb and Taylor Cock discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, highlighting the Switch 2 port of Monster Hunter Wilds, the Metroid Ravens announcement, and a new Kirby title. They also cover a massive Steam leak that exposed achievement data for hundreds of unreleased games, including Kingdom Hearts 4 and Persona 6. The episode touches on Xbox's disk-to-digital conversion progress and EA's use of generative AI for NHL 27 commentary.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Opill and MMS Vegas giveaway
Intro, guest Taylor Cole, and show format
Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 port details
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Tower Warriors
Star Fox updates and The Witcher 3 Remastered
Fire Emblem, Professor Layton, and Pikmin 4
Bluebird, Xeno Blade, and Stage Fright
Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, and Switch Sports
Metroid: Ravager and Mario Kart World update
Mega Man, Fatal Fury, and classic ports
Rapid fire announcements and Persona 6
Kirby new 3D platformer gameplay reveal
Direct reactions and Nintendo sales strategy
Ad break and transition to Steam leaks
Sponsorships: Eating Interrupted and Staples
Steam achievement leaks and industry impact
Xbox disc-to-digital conversion program
EA Sports using AI for NHL 27 commentary
Riot Games considering paid titles
Power Wash Studio layoffs and industry trends
GameStop financials and TCG strategy
GOG print-on-demand PC game boxes
Valheim 1.0, upcoming shows, and socials
Sponsorships: Mastocytosis and Sensodyne
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