Episode 696: Nintendo Directs, PlayStation States, Microsoft Lifts the Kimono

Plenty to talk about, as the guys discuss Cities Skylines 2, The Elder Scrolls 6, Phil Spencer’s old emails, the Steam Deck 2 and The Division 3. However, the main focus of discussion lies in the Nintendo Direct, PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Tokyo Game Show conference and what to expect in the future.

The news otherwise features:

  • Xbox Series X disc-Less design leaks online
  • Fallout 3 remaster leads colossal Microsoft leak of unannounced games

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