PlayStation Cancelled Kojima's Physint
Summary
Game Mess Mornings discusses the potential merger of EA and Savvy Games by Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund, analyzing the financial motivations and risks involved. The episode also covers why PlayStation canceled Hideo Kojima’s Fizzant, citing Death Stranding’s underperformance and Concord’s failure, before the project moved to Xbox. Additionally, the hosts review Nintendo’s massive Direct viewership for the Ocarina of Time remake and note Ubisoft’s move to remove its launcher from Steam for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
Topics discussed
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Intro: NFL schedule and Ted Lasso
Weekly recap: Nintendo Directs and Wolverine
Show logistics and membership perks
EA and Savvy merger and Saudi investment
EA Sports strategy and Apple Arcade constraints
Hideo Kojima's Fizz canceled and moved to Xbox
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Ubisoft Steam launcher changes and LG TV privacy
Nintendo Direct viewership and Zelda sales
Yokai Watch, Professor Layton, and Metroid
Valve Steam Frame and VR market trends
Project Espresso and PlayStation live service
Blizzard State of Play and Spot the Minotaur
Marvel's Wolverine review and Smash Bros news
Super Mario Bros. and Bomb 12 voting
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