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Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled official podcast of award-winning video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, best known for its smash hit Crashlands. Grab a drink and tune in every week to learn how video games are made and sold, our take on building a small company from scratch, and how to be an unstoppable problem-solving machine. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at https://podcast.bscotch.net
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Game Dev Unchained

Game Dev Unchained

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Our podcast breaks the mold of don't ask don't tell about the video game industry. We give everyone the real inside look at what its like to be a professional game developer, Every week we'll interview pro and indie developers, we'll talk jobs, studios, salaries and of course crunch horror stories. Tune in! Hosted by Brandon Pham
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Hosted by Sasquatch B Studios - We are a husband and wife indie dev team who quit our jobs and sold our house to fund starting our indie game studio. We talk about ALL things gamedev on this show, from personal struggles and triumphs, to industry tech. We also interview well-known dev-loggers and ask them burning dev questions!
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Discover how you can make independent games from the comfort of your own home. Listen to stories from Thomas Brush and his guests, all indies making a full time living making their own indie games. Please subscribe, leave a review, and check out our free game kit, courses, and more (links in the episode descriptions)!
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Play, Watch, Listen

Alanah Pearce

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Join Alanah Pearce (game writer), Mike Bithell (game director), and Austin Wintory (game composer) as they talk about all the games, movies, TV and 'whatever else' that took their interest that week, from three unique perspectives in the games industry.
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Founder’s Quest

Game Founder Support Community

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Welcome to Founder’s Quest, a podcast about different individual’s journey of founding a game studio. Our conversations are focused on the founder’s journey for startup game studios, learning more about what it took for different folks to make the jump into their own company and what they’ve learned along the way. We’ll end up talking to founders at all different stages of their journey, what advice they’d have for others going on that path, and how they support themselves along the way.
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Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's Podcast

The HP Video Game Podcast Network - John JP Podlasek

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+30 year game industry veteran John "JP" Podlasek interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, arcade owners, writers, CEOs and others about game development. Experienced or aspiring game developers alike will find useful, thought-provoking, and sometimes funny advice from others in the game industry. Find info at gamedevadvice.com and subscribe now!
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Andrew Pappas, founder of RenGen Marketing helps take indie devs and their games to a whole new level by discussing business best practices and sharing marketing strategies and tips to better navigate the world of indie game marketing. Regardless if you’re an indie dev starting out or a veteran small team, the topic discussions apply to anyone wanting to better understand the online environment and stand out in a saturated market. A marketer since 2011, Andrew has found a passion for applyin ...
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Indie Game Movement

Andrew Pappas, Game Marketing Strategist and Consultant

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Andrew Pappas, founder of RenGen Marketing helps take indie devs and their games to a whole new level by discussing business best practices and sharing marketing strategies and tips to better navigate the world of indie game marketing. Regardless if you’re an indie dev starting out or a veteran small team, the topic discussions apply to anyone wanting to better understand the online environment and stand out in a saturated market. A marketer since 2011, Andrew has found a passion for applyin ...
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Spawn On Me with Kahlief Adams is the internet’s definitive video game podcast featuring and spotlighting gamers of color. Brought to you directly from Brookago brings you gaming news, previews, and reviews while simultaneously looking at how games affect the world. Humor, insight, and some of the most important people in the gaming world can be found in only one place…the Spawn On Me podcast! Check out our work on IG, Youtube, Twitch - https://campsite.bio/spawnonme Business inquiries - spa ...
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Radiolab

WNYC Studios

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Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.
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Unlocked

IGN & Geek Media

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These days, practically everything is an Xbox, and Xbox fans deserve to celebrate their passion for Xbox everywhere. Unlocked is the definitive Xbox podcast, hosted by Ryan McCaffrey alongside a panel of expert guests. Each week, they dive deep into breaking Xbox news, exclusive game reveals, and heated debates on the future of Xbox—covering everything from consoles and PC to Game Pass and cloud gaming. Whether you're a longtime Xbox fan or just jumping in, Unlocked is your go-to source for ...
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The LUQ is an actual play D&D comedy podcast set in a world where adventuring is a major league sport. Join a low ranking team as they take on quests to rise through the League, complete with world building meta segments, dynamic color commentary, and hilarious in-world commercials for things like Viaggro for barbarians who can't keep their rage up like they used to.
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Game Overtime

Ben and James

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Two hapless employees in a game studio are tasked by their boss to create a game based on a very vague concept every two weeks. They're given one hour to talk out different concepts, eventually deciding on something they can showcase to their boss at the end of the session.
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It's Clownfish TV... minus the TV part. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles, Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast channel that covers geekdom from a consumer's point of view. We cover video games, movies, anime, animation, comic books, tech and more. For the video version of these episodes, go to the Clownfish TV channel on YouTube. On the web: http://www.ClownfishTV.com Produced by Clownfish Studios LLC and WebReef Media.
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We talk about all things Star Trek Adventures. This includes announcing the latest releases, highlighting professionals and fans associated with the game, explaining game rules and mechanics, exploring how to be a better GM or player, discussing the wider Star Trek-verse in relation to STA, and answering your questions about the best RPG game ever. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo
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Indie Gaming Podcast

Aden Jones

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The podcast that focuses on Indie games and indie game developers. I spend every week talking about some great indie games out there and also talking to some great indie developers and about their stories about how they became game developers.
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One Less Die

Crazon Studios

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A TTRPG Actual Play podcast. From Shadowrun to D&D, Monster of the Week and More! We have a variety of games in our journey to learn and play. We’re Learning, we’re learning, Ohhhhh!
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Where we discuss game production, leadership and all related topics, deep diving into project/program/portfolio, methodologies and the hard stuff that other podcasts tend to ignore. Want to find out more about the difficult stuff? Stick around! Website: https://www.game-production.com/ Please sign up to the newsletter from the website! Udemy Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/risk-management-in-video-game-development/?referralCode=D6412142A30B4794B550
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In My Perfect Console, Simon Parkin, award-winning writer for the New Yorker and The Observer newspaper's video game critic invites a well-known guest from the worlds of gaming, film and television, music, comedy and more to pick the five video games they would like to immortalise on their very own fictional games machine. They discuss those five games in chronological order of release, interspersed with biographical chat about the guest’s life and career –– a lens that often leads to new an ...
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The longest running live show and podcast about video games on the internet. An independent voice in a crowded world of video game podcasts, Orange Lounge Radio is dedicated to giving a forum for every gamer to have their voice. Hosted live weekly for the past eighteen years by DarkSakura (Jamie Summers), skie (Rob Roberts) and LOKI, Orange Lounge Radio gives listeners the opportunity to interact directly with the show and give their feedback on the hot topics in the gaming industry thru liv ...
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We will go on a journey with Will Kemble-Clarkson, a new MD of a gaming media entertainment company as he gets his head around the world of gaming. We will talk to people about the basics, game culture, technology, streaming stars, the gameworlds, the fans, esports and everything in between. noob: /nuːb/ noun informal a person who is inexperienced in a particular sphere or activity, especially computing or gaming. "you can easily play this game even if you are a noob"
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Comedians and Video Game enthusiasts Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger and Matt Apodaca discuss all things gaming. Join them as they joke about the games they're playing, have played, and will play someday. Good games and bad games: It's time to Get Played!
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At Rise and Play, we give voice to leaders, entrepreneurs, educators and influencers of the game industry who are here to make a change. We love games and want to make this industry last through healthy team cultures, awareness and education. Each episode will tackle a wide range of important topics such as leadership, team culture, self-management, conscious leadership, work-life balance, game education, ethics in business, equality, diversity and inclusion... brought by the different persp ...
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Drink the Video Games

Brian - Drink the Movies

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Welcome to Drink the Video Games! A Podcast where each season we'll take a deep dive documentary style look into a video-game topic/genre/studio and then play a few of the games to go along with it! Plus, every great game needs a great cocktail, so join us and Drink the Video Games!
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Inside Indie Games

UK Games Fund

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The Game Development show for indie developers, Inside Indie Games’ explores what it is that inspires and motivates games developers make the games they do. Our community of independent games developers are among the brightest and best in UK games dev talent and, on this show, we're tapping into their expertise and experience, to find out how you can build your own successful games company. Learn from the experts what challenges, successes and opportunities are typical for independent games ...
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Game On! Water Polo Pod

Game On Live Studio

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Welcome to The Game On! Water Polo Podcast. The Game On Water Polo Pod will take a look at water polo growth, culture and best practices from the perspective of water polo athletes, clubs, parents, referees and coaches from around the United States. Exploring issues facing the growth of the sport we love at a local and national level and will seek to have interesting and collaborative conversations with stakeholders to the game.
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Dance Studio Advertising | The Podcast

Bryce Conlan & Kristian Altuve

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Growing a dance studio is hard. You've got a dozen spinning plates, zero time, and what's working in marketing is constantly changing. Join Dance Motion Marketing founders Bryce and Kristian as they share expert insights, actionable strategies, and game-changing techniques for maximizing student enrollment and Dance Studio growth. If you're ready to level up your dance studio, have more students than ever before, and bank record profits then subscribe and keep listening. Here we grow.
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Trent Kusters chats with brothers Adam and Seth Coster of indie studio, Butterscotch Shenanigans, who recently released Crashlands 2, the sequel to their hit debut release. Together they discuss their story of 3 brothers working in different fields who came together to make games; the mistakes and lessons they learned while building the studio; how…
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Wishlist Now! Empyreal Steam Page - https://nwzo.io/click/dzexr/ Empyreal PlayStation Store page - https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/10012299 Empyreal Xbox Store Page - https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/empyreal/9nv4j14zzqqn Go to http://auraframes.com and use code KINDAFUNNY to get $35-off plus free shipping on their best-selling Ca…
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In this interview, veteran game designer Stuart Maine shares his 28-year journey in the gaming industry, detailing his humble beginnings in a cyber café to becoming a senior designer at Two Desperados, a mobile games company in Serbia. Stuart recounts his early days at Bullfrog and his time at renowned companies like Acclaim and Blitz, working on n…
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7 factors of success for game studios Download the full report, share with your team: DOWNLOAD REPORT Grab your FREE TRIAL with our partner PlaytestCloud: https://start.playtestcloud.com/rise Thanks for reading Rise and Play! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. In this episode, Sophie Vo welcomes Jen MacLean, former Xbox ex…
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A lot of developers dream of starting their own studio, but the reality is far from glamorous. In this episode, we dive deep with our guest to unpack the overlooked, gritty, and often emotional process of building a studio from scratch. From pitching to production pipelines, they're going to share what aspiring founders need to prepare for, emotion…
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In this episode, Will is joined by Hani Hashem, co-founder and CEO of Fahy Studio – a trailblazing Saudi gaming studio at the heart of the Kingdom’s creative boom. From modding Pokémon games in his teens to helping shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s gaming ecosystem, Hani’s journey is one of vision, guts, and gameplay. Together, they explore: • How…
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Guillaume Provost is a game designer, creative director, studio founder and CEO, with a passion for building immersive, story-driven experiences. After working as a programmer for games companies such as Pseudo Interactive and Arkane, in 2009 he founded his own independent studio, Compulsion Games. Under his leadership, the studio gained worldwide …
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In this heartfelt and deeply inspiring episode, Sophie Vo sits down with Subina Kiani, founder of the global recruitment company Eleven Eleven, to unpack the story behind building a people-first business from the ground up — starting from personal rock bottom. Subina shares her journey of rebuilding her life as a single mother, finding meaning in s…
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Grentperez is a 23-year-old Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter who has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Born and raised in Sydney, he began sharing song covers on YouTube at the age of 13, soon amassing more than 100 million views. His 2021 debut single, Cherry Wine” achieved gold certification and t…
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Well now. Giant Bomb has been sold off by Fandom... back to the site’s founders. And it looks like they’re going independent going forward. Is this the future of games journalism? Probably. Oh, did we mention the PAYWALL... yeah, the ad revenue is gone, so that’s a thing. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including S…
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When it comes to game jams, too many projects get shelved before they reach their full potential. In this episode, we’re going to explore how jams and small projects can become launchpads for long-term opportunity with the right support. From mentorship and incubation to funding access and marketing guidance, learn how structured programs are helpi…
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When it comes to game jams, too many projects get shelved before they reach their full potential. In this episode, we’re going to explore how jams and small projects can become launchpads for long-term opportunity with the right support. From mentorship and incubation to funding access and marketing guidance, learn how structured programs are helpi…
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Teela is wearing the pants in the family in the new Masters of the Universe live-action movie. We have thoughts. But we have more thoughts about the utter state of the Masters of the Universe franchise in 2025. And it’s... not in a real good place, is it? Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH…
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The Last of Us Season 2 is getting a lot of backlash from people who loved The Last of Us Part 2 the video game, as well as normies who didn’t know about Joel. Yeah, it’s not going well. The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is ABYSMAL. And now it’s being called "review bombing" by Forbes. Then we talk about a bunch of gaming news including Nintend…
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Nintendo has a reputation as a bit of a litigious company, and it's probably no surprise that they will continue to go lengths to combat piracy. This could potentially include in the future the "bricking" of Nintendo Switch systems, if the recent user agreement is any indication. What would happen if there was a false positive though? Could this ev…
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Stop Blaming Your Town—Here’s Why You’re Still Stuck at 50 Students What if the only thing standing between your studio and explosive growth isn’t your town, your budget, or your competition—but your mindset? In this episode, Bryce Conlin sits down with Angie Craft, founder of Mountain Movers Dance in small-town Virginia, who grew her studio from 1…
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Heather, Nick and Matt take a look back at 1993's Doom! They talk about how influential it was as an FPS, the many clones, what you can play Doom on and more! Our next We Play, You Play: Mother 3 Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Bri…
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Nintendo just updated its EULA for the Switch, and it now reserves the right to disable your Switch console if it’s suspected that your system is modded or you’re playing a pirated game (i.e. using an emulator.) Man, Nintendo has been a real buzzkill lately... Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOW…
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The former president of IDW Entertainment is going to prison for embezzlement and fraud, allegedly diverting funds from streaming projects to his own bank account and the account of a blackmailer. Given everything else that’s been going on with IDW, that tracks. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CL…
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Now that Dragon Age: The Veilguard is in the rear view mirror, the blame game has begun. Insiders are claiming that BioWare left the DA team out to dry while diverting all efforts to Mass Effect 5. Could this explain the sudden layoffs after the game’s release? The franchise doesn’t matter to EA. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major …
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Hey chuds, just shut up and watch new Doctor Who, okay? One of the actresses on the new series says you should do just that. This after The Doctor himself, Ncuti Gatwa, told the haters to go touch grass. So which is it? Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated n…
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Plot twist! The Hollywood unions are split on Trump slapping foreign productions with tariffs because they benefit from keeping productions in the States. Now it seems to be leading up to a "class war" of sorts -- with studio execs and A-list celebs on one side, and the below the line workers on the other. Grab popcorn. Watch this podcast episode o…
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What happens when a voice emerges? What happens when one is lost? Is something gained? A couple months ago, Lulu guest edited an issue of the nature magazine Orion. She called the issue “Queer Planet: A Celebration of Biodiversity,” and it was a wide-ranging celebration of queerness in nature. It featured work by amazing writers like Ocean Vuong, K…
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Palworld has been forced to change some game mechanics because of Nintendo’s patent lawsuit. Not only can you no longer throw spheres to unleash your Pal, but you can’t glide on them either. If Nintendo is successful, they WON’T stop with Palworld. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is …
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Disney stepped in it again. After battling Florida over "Don’t Say Gay" they’re building a new theme park in a country where, well, you’re probably better off not saying gay. And Disney’s modern fans are slowly realizing that Disney cares about profit more tan social causes. In fact, they likely only chased social causes because it would lead to pr…
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Elmo took to LinkedIn to tell everybody that he’s been laid off because of the PBS and NPR budget cuts. I’m sure he hasn’t, really, but PBS is using one of their most recognizable mascots to shame The Orange One. Then we talk about animated series getting cut. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOW…
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Wishlist Now!Empyreal Steam Page - ⁠https://nwzo.io/click/dzexr/⁠ Empyreal PlayStation Store page - ⁠https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/10012299⁠ Empyreal Xbox Store Page - ⁠https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/empyreal/9nv4j14zzqqn⁠ Go to ⁠http://auraframes.com⁠ and use code KINDAFUNNY to get $35-off plus free shipping on their best-sel…
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Join our Discord Community! Check us out on Youtube! In this episode of the Indie Game Development Podcast, I sat down with BenBonk to chat about making Slimekeep, his five-year journey, and what it’s like developing a game from high school to Steam. He shares about wishlists, hard work, and growing as a solo indie dev. BenBonk started Slimekeep in…
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In a huge week of Xbox news, we're discussing Xbox's massive, demoralizing, and unprecedented price increases five years into the console generation. Plus: we gush over the new GTA 6 trailer, celebrate the return of Gears of War 1 via a new remaster, discuss the just-leaked images of ROG's officially licensed Xbox handheld PC, and more!00:00:00 - I…
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