Best Combat Chronicles Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 78: 2025 End-of-Year Awards 1:00:43

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As I'm sure you will have noticed, this feed has been neglected in 2025. That's because there is a constant stream of excellent content over at the Combat Chronicles Patreon! With that in mind, this will be the final episode to hit this here regular feed and I want to thank everyone for their support over the years. I hope to see you over at Patreo…

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Ep. #537: December 17-24, 2000 5:59:43

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Kris and David are back to discuss the week-plus that was December 17-24, 2000. Topics of discussion include: Raw and Smackdown featuring a TON of Vince McMahon soap opera with neither show having much wrestling of note, all while ratings are declining. The Rock and The Undertaker becoming WWF Tag Team hampions for a one day title change that nobod…

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Ep. #536: December 10-17, 1993 with Beau James & Robert O'Connor 6:59:00

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Kris and David are joined by Beau James (@KingofKingsport) and Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week-plus that was December 10-17, 1993, our annual holiday spectacular dropping just in time for Chanukkah!!!! Topics of discussion include: Ted Turner giving a state of WCW speech to the company staff for the first time ever. WCW offic…

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Ep. #535: December 4-8, 1998 5:40:36

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Kris and David are back to discuss the (almost-)week that was December 4-8, 1998. Topics of discussion include: The WWF running their second UK-only PPV. Capital Carnage, featuring crazy promos from the McMahons, special ringside enforcer Vinnie Jones being A Hard Man, and evem some nudity. Jim Ross finding out about his mother’s death while in Eng…

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Episode 6 Blades in the Dark 30:00

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In this episode, Mickey and Ali discuss Blades in the Dark and show how different it is from the most popular fantasy RPG out there. If you want to support this and Mickey's game production check us out on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/mickeybarfieldtpk The Polyhedral Knights website is https://www.thepolyhedralknights.com/ Or Facebook at https…

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Ep. #534: November 27-December 1, 1986 5:26:12

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Kris and David are back as we discuss the partial week that was November 27-December 1, 1986 which means THANKSGIVING WEEK!! Topics of discussion include: Starrcade ’86 with a full rundown of everything that went down in both Atlanta and Greensboro, featuring Ric Flair vs. Nikita Koloff, the Midnight Express vs. Road Warriors scaffold match, Dusty …

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Center Stage Chronicles Ep. #19: November 1990 3:17:25

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Center Stage Chronicles is back as Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles to discuss the month of November 1990 in the National Wrestling Alliance and pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include: How pending Turner Broadcasting cutbacks will affect the wrestling division. Graffiti Bridge being the true sequel to Pu…

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Ep. #533: November 19-25, 2004 6:42:37

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Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was November 19-25, 2004. Topics of discussion include: Two years into their ownership of TNA, Panda Energy is facing major losses and may have to sell the company. Jerry Jarrett reportedly winning a power battle over his son Jeff and replacing him as the head booker with Dusty Rhodes in a move that …

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“Conservators of the Greatest Generation: The Journey Begins” 1:03:05

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Podcast Episode 220By Digital Fourten Media

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Episode 5 Dungeon Crawl Classics 36:55

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In this episode, Mickey and Ali discuss Dungeon Crawl Classics, AKA DCC. Please show love to the people at Goodman Games https://goodman-games.com/ For more of what Mickey Barfield has produced, check out The Polyhedral Knights for all the games written for that company. https://www.thepolyhedralknights.com/ If you want to support this and Mickey's…

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Ep. #532: November 9-17, 1991 7:08:16

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Kris and David are back to discuss the week-plus that was November 9-17, 1991. Topics of discussion include: WWF tests for steroids for the first time at a TV taping right before a big pieces about the steroid scandal were set to air on Entertainment Tonight and two Inside Edition. The end of Ric Flair using the “Big Gold Belt” on WWF TV. Hulk Hoga…

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Why AI Voices in Arc Raiders is a Problem 16:56

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Arc Raiders is a PvPvE third-person extraction shooter that’s been developed and published by Embark Studios that released October 30 2025. The game has come under scrutiny after Eurogamer released their review of Arc Raiders and criticized the use of AI voice actors. Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, responded to this review with AI positive sentime…

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Ep. #531: November 3-9, 1985 6:11:40

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Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was November 3-9, 1985. Topics of discussion include: The wacky Paul Jones/Superstar Billy Graham breakup The official debut of Miss Atlanta Lively. Larry Zbyszko interviewing new AWA World Tag Team Champions Jimmy Garvin and Steve Regal on his In This Corner segment. The first ever Riki Choshu vs…

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Ep. #530: October 28-November 3, 2002 5:02:09

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Kris and David are back this week as we discuss the week that was October 28-November 3, 2002. Topics of discussion include: Hulk Hogan leaving WWE again due to "creative issues" with Vince McMahon over the plans for him to job to Brock Lesnar a second time. The aftermath of the Katie Vick angle and the total disaster of an opening segment on Raw t…

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Center Stage Chronicles Ep. #18: October 1990 3:31:41

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Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month that was October 1990 in the National Wrestling Alliance and pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include: The saga of the two Black Scorpions working house shows. Herb Abrams' UWF Fury Hour making it's TV debut. Beverly Hills 90210 debuts on Fox and tel…

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Episode 219 – Laura Tohe: Code Talkers, Poetry, and the Power of Story 56:35

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Podcast Episode 219By Digital Fourten Media

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Ep. #529: October 16-23, 1995 6:00:06

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Kris and David are back to discuss the week-plus that was October 16-23, 1995. Topics of discussion include: Hulk Hogan losing his mind as Darkside Hogan on two Monday Nitros, including the infamous promo where he compared himself to O.J. Simpson just a few weeks after his acquittal in his murder trial. Ric Flair and Sting finally get on the same p…

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Why Remake Halo: Combat Evolved? | Dev interview 21:29

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Stella went to Halo Studios in Seattle to talk to Executive Producer Damon Conn and Creative Director Max Szlagor about why they're remaking Halo: Combat Evolved for the 25th anniversary of Halo and what they hope to achieve with bringing this franchise to PlayStation fans. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a complete remake of Halo: Combat Evolved in Unre…

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2025 Observer Hall of Fame Ballot Special with John Pollock 3:00:40

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It’s Observer Hall of Fame season, and you know what that means: With Kris having to take the week off, David figured this would be a good week of a HOF show, so he’s joined here by our dear friend John Pollock of POST Wrestling to go over the ballot! The focus is on new/returning candidates and our ballot shortlists for the most part to keep our s…

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Talking to Tim Shafer and Lee Petty About Double Fine's New Game: Keeper 21:59

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This was an absolute honor to speak with Tim Shafer and Lee Petty about Doublefine's new game Keeper releasing today on PC and Xbox Series X/S. We talked about creative blocks, writing, getting back our childhood whimsy, and more! Also, Lee Petty hopes you cry during Keeper.By Stella Chung

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Ep. #528: October 9-15, 1989 with J.D. Oliva 4:28:32

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It’s Monday, and you know what that means: A new Between the Sheets with J.D. Oliva joining Kris and David to discuss 1989! Topics of discussion include: Saturday Night’s Main Event featuring the return of ZEUS. The WWF debuts in England with the famous London Arena show that aired live on Sky One as part of their latest European tour. Jim Troy get…

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Ep. #527: October 1-7, 2007 5:14:46

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By Kris Zellner & David Bixenspan

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“Free France’s Forgotten General: The Epic of Louis Dio” 1:26:11

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Podcast EpisodeBy Digital Fourten Media

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What Saudi Arabia Buying EA Really Means 16:49

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If you’re not aware or caught up on the news of what the Saudi Arabian government is doing expanding so quickly and aggressively into the games and entertainment space, here’s a full comprehensive breakdown of why Saudi Arabia is aggressively pushing its way into gaming and why the country's public investment fund was used to buyout Electronic Arts…

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Center Stage Chronicles Ep. #17: September 1990 3:25:11

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It's time for another episode of Center Stage Chronicles as Kris Zellner is back with Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles to discuss the month of September 1990 in the world of the National Wrestling Alliance and in pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include: The weird saga of Barry Windham in late 1990. The debuts of the New York and C…

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Ep. #526: September 22-28, 1996 4:56:51

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Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was September 22-28, 1996. Topics of discussion include: WWF In Your House: Mind Games goes down in Philadelphia, headlined by the legendary Shawn Michaels title defense vs. Mankind, plus the first ECW "invasion" of the WWF with Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer, AND The Sandman causing some trouble duri…

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Ep. #525: September 14-20, 1988 3:53:21

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Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was September 14-20, 1988. Topics of discussion include: A very thorough look at the day-to-day dealings between Jim Crockett Promotions and Turner Broadcasting regarding the sale of JCP and the possible acquisition of World Class as well. An episode of World Championship Wrestling that never aired i…

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Ep. #524: September 11-17, 2000 6:17:50

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Kris and David are back this week as we discuss the week that was September 11-17, 2000. Topics of discussion include: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Debra Marshall get married in Las Vegas. Eddie Guerrero invades the Playboy Mansion. Stephanie McMahon bumping like crazy on Raw. Tazz "quits" the WWF in a weird angle. AJPW and NJPW kicking their inte…

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Ep. #523: August 31-September 6, 1993 4:24:30

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Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was August 31-September 6, 1993. Topics of discussion include: The 1993 NWA Convention, featuring Dennis Coraluzzo wanting dates on the champion, Tod Gordon/ECW and Jim Cornette/SMW applying for membership, and forcing WCW's hand to remove the NWA name from the titles on their television shows. Si…

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Fifty-Three Days on Starvation Island with John Bruning 1:07:11

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Podcast Episode 217By Digital Fourten Media

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Ep. #522: August 23-29, 1992 with Scott Passner 6:22:05

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Kris and David are joined by Scott Passner as we discuss the week that was August 23-29, 1992, a week that Scott requested with a $50 pledge on our Patreon page so he could join us for the WWF section. Topics of discussion include: SummerSlam ’92 and the build to the Randy Savage vs. Ultimate Warrior match, which was pretty nonsensical until Pat Pa…

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Center Stage Chronicles Ep. #16: August 1990 2:46:06

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Center Stage Chronicle is back as Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles to discuss the month of August 1990 in the National Wrestling Alliance and pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include: The status of guaranteed contracts possibly coming to an end in the NWA. THE PEARL, The New Fantastics, Hector Guerrero, Iv…

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Ep. #521: August 20-26, 1984 with Phil Schneider 5:42:10

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Kris and David are joined by Phil Schneider (@philaschneider) to discuss the week that was August 20-26, 1984. Topics of discussion include: The evolving nature of Jim Crockett Promotions with Dusty Rhodes fully installed as the new booker. Ole Anderson's Championship Wrestling from Georgia trying to find its footing as it starts taping TV at Techw…

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Judith Avila & Latham Nez on the Navajo Code Talkers 1:05:21

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Podcast Episode 216By Digital Fourten Media

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Ep. #520: August 14-19, 1997 5:38:38

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Kris and David are back to discuss the (almost-)week that was August 14-19, 1997. Topics of discussion include: Hardcore Heaven '97, ECW's 2nd ever PPV.....and boy, what a disaster this show was in so many ways. We go over all the details on and off camera including all of the "big surprises" on the show. WCW's volatile title situation as they are …

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Patreon Flashback — The “FUCK SABU!” Trilogy 7:24:22

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We took a week off from the main show, and you know what that means: We’re keeping you busy with some older Between the Sheets Patreon content that we’ve now made available for free. This time, we decided to assemble the entire “FUCK SABU!” trilogy (originally Patreon episodes #43-#45), covering Sabu’s wild 1995, into one file for everyone to check…

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Chronicling Combat: Sandra McGee on WWII Amphibious Forces 1:18:21

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Podcast Episode 215By Digital Fourten Media

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Ep. #519: July 30-August 5, 2006 5:27:32

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Kris and David are back this week to discuss the week that was July 30-August 5, 2006. Topics of discussion include: WWE bringing back Jeff Hardy and the message that sent at the time about their stance on drug issues among top talent. Raw featuring the wacky "Orton Knows Best" skit with Larry Sweeney, Mick Foley talking about Christy Canyon, and m…

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Talking to Grounded 2 Devs Post Launch 28:17

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In this episode of Snap Aim, Stella gave the Grounded 2 devs Marcus Morgan and Chris Parker a weird meme request, an actual gameplay addition request, and just asked them a bunch of questions on the creation process for Grounded 2 and what the future roadmap looks like for early access.By Stella Chung

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Grounded 2 Early Access Review 6:04

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We all have a ton of games we're trying to play and finish in our backlog in this big year of 2025 but the new releases keep on coming. Grounded 2 just released July 29th and if you love survival crafting games, you might be tempted to drop your backlog games to hop on Grounded 2. Here are Stella's thoughts on whether or not you should play Grounde…

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Ep. #518: July 23-29, 2015 6:32:41

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Kris and David are back to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Between the Sheets, and there’s no better way to do that than to look back at the week July 23-29, 2015, the week where we recorded and released our first episode. (Note: Other than the Halftime segment, this episode was recorded before Hulk Hogan passed away.) Topics of discussion includ…

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Center Stage Chronicles Ep. #15: July 1990 2:54:49

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This month on Center Stage Chronicles, Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles to discuss the month that was July 1990 in not only the National Wrestling Alliance but also pop culture. Topics of discussion include: 2 Live Crew releasing “Banned in the U.S.A.” to piss off their critics even more. “Blossom” debuting on NBC, “D…

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Remembering Jake Larson 1:56:44

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Podcast Episode 214By Digital Fourten Media

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Ep. #517: July 16-22, 1998 5:35:51

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Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was July 16-22, 1998. Topics of discussion include: Steve “Dr. Death” Williams vs. Quebecer Pierre and Scorpio vs. 8-Ball in Brawl for All. Mrs. Yamaguchi-san getting saved by Val Venis. Triple H compelling a "fan" to flash her breasts on Raw, causing Jerry Lawler to lose his mind…at a time when “…

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Behind the Scenes of Band of Brothers and More — A Conversation with Producer Kirk Saduski 1:02:26

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Podcast Episode 213By Digital Fourten Media

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Ep. #516: July 9-15, 2010 5:40:40

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Kris and David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was July 9-15, 2010. Topics of discussion include: TNA trying to bring in Paul Heyman, which fizzles out because they wouldn't meet his demands. They continue with their planned ECW invasion angle anyway, though… A full rundown TNA's Victory Road PPV and the Impact which followed, w…

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Ep. #515: July 1-10, 1992 with Beau James 6:12:10

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Kris and David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was July 1-10, 1992. Topics of discussion include: Bob Backlund returning to the WWF after 8 years in exile. A fake Sensational Sherri working WWF house shows?!? The WWF cutting back on U.S. house shows. A protest at a WWF house show in Poughkeepsie regarding Titang…

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Fourth of July Reflections, Wartime Realities, and Battles Around July 3rd 1:30:15

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Podcast Episode 213By Digital Fourten Media

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Is the Games Industry Okay? (Xbox Layoffs) 31:16

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This episode was recorded July 4th, awful timing but it wasn't really feeling like a particularly celebratory day. Stella covers the Xbox layoffs, the Microsoft AI investment, and the game studios affected by the layoffs.By Stella Chung