Episode 736: Live On YouTube

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Yes, we recorded this episode live on YouTube. We spoke about Minecraft dropping VR support next year, Ubisoft Montpellier disbanded, Obsidian saying choices both big and small will matter in Avowed, ColdRidge – a game about cowboys doing 4x-style exploration — hits release, and Yakuza Kiwami has sold far over studio director’s expectations on Switch.

The news includes:

  • Metaphor: ReFantazio director Katsura Hashino is already working on a new game
  • Sony wanted to lock Crimson Desert into a timed PlayStation exclusivity deal

Let us know if you watched the video!

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