Episode 622: Pixeled

Thanks to server issues, this podcast had to be re-uploaded.

This week’s news included:

  • The Saints Row reboot will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC
  • Halo Infinite info revealed at Gamescom
  • Final Fantasy 4’s pixel remaster is out next month

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