States of Plays are Reported for this Week
Summary
Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa discuss the upcoming double State of Play events, speculating on potential reveals for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Japanese indie titles. They also review Onimusha: Way of the Sword, praising its stylish combat and story as a strong entry in Capcom’s recent run of hits. The hosts analyze rumors that Sony may delay its 2028 end to physical disc production due to publisher pushback, while noting a likely Nintendo Direct on September 10 following a Just Dance leak.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: ChatGPT for Business and Lowe's
Intro: Jeff's tie and hand-washing habits
Show overview and support for Giant Bomb
Sony State of Play: Standard and Japan editions
Speculating on PlayStation's strategic shift
Sony as an entertainment company and marketing
Onimusha: Way of the Sword review and gameplay
Capcom's recent output and Switch 2 performance
Mid-roll ads and break
Sony potentially delaying all-digital future
Just Dance leak hints at Nintendo Direct
PlayStation Plus monetization and PS6 strategy
Steam Terra leak reveals lost PC game history
Take-Two investigation into GTA 6 leaker
Fable length and Iron Man game footage confirmed
Equipment stolen from Gamescom booths
Sega cancels Sonic Blitz and layoffs
Giant Bomb updates and upcoming events
PS5 Pro rumors and sign-off
Outro sponsorships: ChatGPT and Pepperidge Farm
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