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Windows can now play (some) Xbox games

Jul 27, 2026 ยท 1h 32m

Topics discussed

Intro, host updates, and upcoming episode 400 Xbox leadership changes and Todd Howard interview LG monitor controversy and forced updates Economic analysis: housing, capitalism, and tech saturation Xbox backward compatibility and game preservation Xbox vs Steam: handhelds, exclusives, and strategy Todd Howard on Bethesda layoffs and game quality Game release timing and studio sustainability Game Pass business model and subscription fatigue Xbox Series X/S pricing and supply chain issues Samsung Fold 7 and the state of foldable phones Outro and next episode preview
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