Episode 681: Valve and the Number 3

Lots of Resident Evil 4 remake and Cyberpunk 2077 discussion as well as the following news items:

  • Report: Sony’s next PlayStation handheld is called the Q Lite, features 8-Inch touchscreen and requires constant internet connectivity
  • Portal writer Erik Wolpaw still wants to make Portal 3
  • ‘Gamers’ Lawsuit’ returns for another swing at Microsoft/Activision sale

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