Episode 589: Waiting for 2100

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020| Jonah FalconJonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 10:04 pm
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Nintendo has finally given a launch window for their next console, while TJ is slightly distracted by the Chiefs.

This week’s news includes:

  • Titanfall 3 is in development at Respawn
  • As 2020 ends, so does FarmVille
  • Among Us 2 cancelled in favor of ongoing work on the current game
  • Amazon is also warning Xbox Series X preorder customers that their consoles might show up late
  • Spider-Man PS4 owners can’t upgrade to the PS5 version for free
  • Nintendo’s Switch successor will release before 2100

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