Episode 697: Bye Jim Ryan

This week the guys discuss Electronic Arts soccer, Far Cry 7, Vampire Survivors, Sony vs. Gaming Heads, Starfield, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, The Talos Principle 2, and Unity getting games canceled.

  • PlayStation boss Jim Ryan to retire next spring
  • Meta Quest 3 is coming on October 10
  • All of Sony systems allegedly hacked by new ransomware group

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