659: Steve Watts: Sony ends physical media, Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Dave the Diver: In the Jungle, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Geometry Dash, Subnautica 2 legal battle, Summer Games Done Quick

Christian welcomes Jordan Epstein & Kahlief Adams to the show to discuss potential United States Legislation To Protect Video Game Ownership, the GTA VI launch trailer, Xbox Labs, and more! The Playlist:

Christian welcomes Phillipe Bosher & Lana Bachynski to the show this week to discuss the Triple-I Initiative October 2026 showcase, Xbox creating a new division: XP, and Cyberpunk 2077 becoming a movie. The Playlist: Phillipe: PAX Australia roundup: Killing Things with your Friends, Spies and Soldiers, Spell Sided, Pie in the Sky, Till They Croak; The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Policenauts, Nighthawks Lana: STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, Arc Raiders - Frozen Trail, The Incident at Galley House, STAR WARS Zero Company, Valheim 1.0 Christian: STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jonathan Estis from Bad with Games to the show this week to discuss Ubisoft's Ganondorf pitch to Nintendo, Naughty Dog's next projects, and Frank O'Connor's idea for the next Halo game. The Playlist: Jonathan: Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Monster Hunter Wilds (Switch 2), Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (Switch 2), Orbitals, Big Walk, Ultima V and VI, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo, Control Resonant Christian: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo; Control Resonant Jeff: Minecraft Dungeons 2, Titanfall 2 VR Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Eric Warner from Mature Minded Gamers back to the show this week to discuss the state of the board game industry, Xbox wrecking havok with their game studios, and Meta's newest, light-weight VR glasses. The Playlist: Eric: Wardogs, Wild West Pioneers, Farhaven, Asheron’s Call Christian: Control Resonant Jeff: Shroom and Gloom Tabletop Time: Gencon 2026 must-plays! Parting Gifts!! PLUS: BONUS CONTENT - Geforce Evengelist Jacob Freeman returns to the show to discuss the DLSS 4.5 features that make Control Resonant so visually impressive

Jeff and Christian welcome Michael HIgham from IGN back to the show this week to discuss the Xbox and PC Games presentations at TGS, rumors about massive changes to how Gamepass works, and where Wolverine sits in 2026 PS5 sales. The Playlist: Michael: Control Resonant, Final Fantasy Resonance Christian: 007 First Light; Marvel’s Wolverine; Control Resonant Jeff: Control Resonant Parting Gifts!!