This week is all about the Showcases, from Summer Game Fest to Microsoft’s Xbox/Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 showcase. It’s over 2 hours of fun, enjoy!
Episode 725: Every Showcase But Nintendo
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Ensemble Studios To Close, Halo Wars Future Not In QuestionEnsemble Studios To Close, Halo Wars Future Not In Question
Ensemble Studios, owned and operated by Microsoft or, Microsoft Games Studios, has been targed to be dissolved. All employees will find new homes, a large quantity will start a new studio and continue maintaining the later released Halo Wars franchise.
Microsoft has chosen to close the studio as part of their growth plan of Microsoft Games Studios much like FASA was closed in the past. The difference, there is a new landing point for Halo Wars unlike the uncertain future of Shadowrun.
Commenting on the reason for the closure, Microsoft said, “This was a fiscally rooted decision that keeps MGS on its growth path. While the decision to dissolve Ensemble was not an easy one, Microsoft is working to place as many Ensemble employees who do not move to the newly formed studio into open positions within Microsoft as possible.” (gamespot)
Ensemble Studio’s folks will continue to work with Microsoft and will continue to support Halo Wars after its launch. It is important to stress their statement of continuing to support Halo Wars, there is no need to think the project will be done half-assed or without pride as the project will live on with a different studio name.
The only question is… what is causing Microsoft to close down studios with actively working real franchise projects? FASA went down, Bungie was let go on their own and now Ensemble Studios? There has to be something going on here… idea?
Episode 714: Nintendo DirectEpisode 714: Nintendo Direct
The guys discuss the Nintendo Direct shown earlier in the day. In addition, they talk about Helldivers 2, Pokemon, and Killer Klowns From Outer Space.
The news includes:
- The Nintendo Direct
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will be FromSoftware’s “largest expansion to date in terms of overall volume”
- Sony isn’t happy with Bungie
Let us know what you think.
Episode 437: Star Trek and Call of DutyEpisode 437: Star Trek and Call of Duty
Jonah Falcon talks about meeting stars and playing games at the Star Trek Convention in New York, while TJ Denzer talks about attending the Call of Duty XP convention in Los Angeles. All the while, Scott anxiously awaits the 8th episode of Minecraft Story Mode.
This week’s news includes:
- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus announced with water resistance, dual cameras, and no headphone jack
- Nintendo steals Apple show with game announcements
- Sony unveils new PlayStation 4 Pro
- Xbox Live Clubs and LFG arrive for Xbox One preview members
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Hi guys.
Thanks for 2 hours of entertainment 🙂
I dont know any of these games (i mean id did not play any) so i just wanted to give this short shoutout 🙂
Is anyone of you coming to “Spiel” in Essen, germany ? So we could have dinner together or sth like that.
Keep on the good workd and stay healthy!
greetings,
Ralf