Episode 674: Microsoft Madness

The crew react to Microsoft’s show, which features the surprise hit Hi-Fi Rush.

Other news includes:

  • The Day Before hit by 8-month delay over bizarre trademark dispute
  • GoldenEye 007 comes to Nintendo Switch Online, Xbox Game Pass this Friday

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