This 90 minute episode is all about the PC Gaming Show and the PlayStation 5 Showcase — plus a rumor about the Xbox Series X. You might say that the entire podcast is next generation.
Let us know what you think.
Episode 576: PC and PlayStation 5 Showcase
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- Bethesda’s overhauling its engine for Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6
- Former Skullgirls developers have launched a new studio called Future Club
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- Harmonix Confirms Layoffs
- Parent Group Attacks “Your Mom Will Hate Dead Space 2” Ad
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- Sony Wants More Defendants In Rootkey Case
This weeks question of the week: What older game do you want to see a modern remake of most?