Episode 750: Three Quarters


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Sorry for the audio issues in this episode. In this episode, the guys discuss Ubisoft’s defense against The Crew lawsuit (you don’t actually own your games), Bowser telling Nintendo fans “Don’t want the Switch 2? Just buy a Switch 1!”, Marathon won’t require a PlayStation Network account on PC and Xbox, and Endless Legend 2 comes to Steam Early Access in summer 2025.

The news includes:

  • Former Blizzard president says ‘I’m not sure where Diablo is going’
  • Xbox announces June showcase event
  • PlayStation legal issue delays Vampire Survivors cross-save on PS4 and PS5

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