Episode 704: Pointless Awards

This week, we discuss the Videogame Awards and Destiny 2‘s final DLC The Final Shape being delayed, as well as the following news items:

  • Mario Kart X out in 2025 claims leaker
  • Pony-inspired fighting game Them’s Fightin’ Herds abandons its unfinished story mode
  • Nier: Automata sequel is coming – but not just yet
  • Former Xbox employee reveals game EA made them cancel

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