Episode 555: Turkey Day Videogames

It’s Thanksgiving, and all three podcasters are in for turkey and videogames.

This week’s meaty news includes:

  • Ubisoft wants Rainbow Six Siege to have more of a story next year
  • Project Scarlett may cost $499 with 4x Xbox One X performance
  • Phoenix Point has three human factions who have very different views on aliens

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