414: Bethesda's future REVEALED, Jez interviews Todd Howard, Obsidian's Fallout, Xbox Helix rumors
Summary
Hosts Randothor19 and Jez Corden discuss Bethesda’s recent announcements for Starfield and Fallout, while debunking baseless rumors about the next Xbox console. They analyze Sony’s backlash over ending physical discs, the recasting of Kratos in the God of War series, and the box office success of The Odyssey. The episode concludes with a critical look at Microsoft’s poor customer support regarding wrongfully banned accounts and the risks of digital ownership.
Topics discussed
Intro, Discord settings, and Starborn DLC rumors
Xbox physical vs digital debate and fake news accounts
Third-party profits, GTA 6, and changing plans
Xbox 2013 strategy, Marvel's Wolverine, and Odyssey reviews
Microsoft account bans, digital rights, and customer service
Canada wildfires, Halo lore gatekeeping, and Signalis
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remastered gameplay impressions
Xbox Game Pass sale haul and EA Sports FC ethics
Halo insider leaks, layoffs, and XDefiant PVE mode
Super Chats, WWE, and Elder Scrolls update
Xbox exclusivity strategy and Asha's leadership
Bethesda interview, Obsidian Fallout, and Avowed 2
Fallout Shelter TV show and BlizzCon secrets
StarCraft 3 expectations and Chernobyl accents
Doom fatigue, Xbox layoffs, and gaming journalism
Helix console, Steam compatibility, and UI design
Event Horizon, Peaky Blinders, and Taco Bell
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