If you’re wondering where episode 652 is, the file was completely distorted, with only one half of a conversation going. So, all the discussion about Sony’s State of Play is lost to the ether.
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Finally, the Question of the Week is “What games do you play in bed?” Yes, it’s been a weird week.
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Plenty of Listener Feedback, but no Question of the Week – just ask us anything.
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This week’s news items include:
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This week’s question of the week: Do you wait for a price cut before buying a console system? Let us know.