Compulsion Games is Free From Xbox - Kinda Funny Games Daily 08.20.26
Aug 20, 2026 · 59m
Summary
Greg Miller and Blessing Okagbare discuss Compulsion Games’ management buyout from Xbox, 007 First Light hitting 4 million sales, and new Black Myth: Zhang Kuei gameplay. They analyze the studio's future independence and potential funding strategies while sharing personal anecdotes from Tokyo and LA. The episode also covers upcoming DLC plans for the James Bond title and critiques the combat evolution in the new Black Myth sequel.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and Greg's Tokyo trip & photo therapy
Compulsion Games buys out from Xbox and goes indie
Double Fine layoffs, Tim Schafer, and kid stories
007: The World Is Not Enough sales and DLC plans
Black Myth: Wukong sequel gameplay and combat review
Golden Axe TV show trailer and True Detective review
Wee News, Metal Gear Solid, and audience Q&A
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