Episode 556: Halo Infinite Is Coming

2019 is slowly coming to a close, and the guys start wondering about what awaits in 2020, as some truly exciting titles await.

This week’s news items include:

  • Halo: The Master Chief Collection hits the top of the charts on Steam
  • Resident Evil 3 Remake cover art leaks ahead of official announcement
  • Tron: Evolution DRM revokes buyers’ licenses, pirates unaffected

Let us know what you think.

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Despite consuming a significant chunk of EA’s reserves. buying Popcap would bring them IPs such as Bejeweled, Plants Vs. Zombies, Peggle, Zuma and Bookworm.

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