Best Eurogamer Podcasts (2024)

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Newscast: PlayStation live-service Concord won't sell you a battle pass - but would it be more successful if it did? 31:26

21m ago31:26

31:26

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the downsides and upsides of the video game battle pass. In a week where PlayStation live-service hopeful Concord trumpeted the fact it won't sell you a battle pass as a marketing beat, and Apex Legends dialled back (some of) its battle pass changes following fan fury, we consider the options availabl…

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Newscast: Does the loss of day one launches make Xbox Game Pass pointless? 27:53

2d ago27:53

27:53

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss Microsoft's big changes to Xbox Game Pass. Xbox Game Pass for console is gone, unless you subscribe already. In its place: Xbox Game Pass Standard, which will no longer include new day one games from Microsoft, Activision, Blizzard and Bethesda. Oh, and everything's going up in price. Do these changes…

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Beach Games 49:57

4d ago49:57

49:57

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the games one can play at the beach. We've previously talked about the beach, and also Yard Games, so now we bring an intersection of the two. Also Beach Soccer and Terraforming Mars. In the news, the Nintendo Direct had some good stuff (especially the long awaited Metroid Prime 4) and you don't need an Xbox to pl…

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Episode 22 - Conquering Digital Events: Proven Tactics for Grabbing Attention and Gaining Fans at Steam Fests and Digital Showcases 51:29

9d ago51:29

51:29

Summer is here, and that can only mean one thing! It's showcase season, and in today's episode of The Games PR Podcast, we promise to equip you with actionable strategies to transform your digital event planning and make your appearances at digital showcases and Steam Festivals a more successful endeavour. We also discuss the advantages of digital …

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Newscast: With the death of Keystone, will Xbox give up its streaming console plans forever? 26:42

16d ago26:42

26:42

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the cancelled Xbox project Keystone: Microsoft's plans to launch a relatively cheap streaming console. Keystone popped up yesterday in an old patent which detailed the prospective hardware in fresh detail, though we have of course seen it in the wild before - on Xbox boss Phil Spencer's shelf. Spencer…

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Bosses (in videogames) 49:46

18d ago49:46

49:46

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of bosses in videogames. In the news, the Panthers win the Stanley Cup in the longest season in NHL history, Connor McDavid is awarded the Conn Smythe trophy but doesn't come out to claim it, and Founders of Reyvick might someday come. Related Links Forum Thread Bosses (in videogames) Discord Chat Boss…

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Inindo: Way of the Ninja 1:27:21

1M ago1:27:21

1:27:21

After a long hiatus, we spontaneously return! In this new episode, we blab about one Koei's oddball early-90s releases, "Inindo: Way of the Ninja." "Inindo: Defeat Nobunaga" made its debut on the PC-8801 platform on July 19, 1991, amid Japan's booming gaming scene. Inindo combines historical narratives with mythological yokai and a dash of grand st…

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Animal Well (2024) 51:13

1M ago51:13

51:13

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Animal Well. It's a beautiful and well made metroidvania. In the news, Civilization 7 is coming and Blades in the Dark is fantastic from session zero to terminal endgame. Related Links Forum Thread Animal Well (2024) Discord Chat Animal Well (2024) Things of the Day Rym - Don't touch AM transmitter towers Scott - Pr…

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Newscast: For Xbox, could this year finally be the one where it all pays off? 39:12

1M ago39:12

39:12

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss everything shown at the Xbox Showcase last night: one of the best summer preview events in recent years, and one of Microsoft's best ever. On the one hand, perhaps the trove of upcoming titles should be expected. After all, this is what you should get when you spend nearly $100bn buying up swathes of …

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Newscast: PlayStation upsets VR fans as it kicks off this year's not-E3 hype cycle 37:37

1M ago37:37

37:37

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we look back on the start of this year's June hype cycle, the period formerly known as E3, and now a potpourri of other events and announcement livestreams. PlayStation got the ball rolling last night with a look ahead at its rather meagre first-party plans for the remainder of 2024: a moderately buffed-up port …

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Don't Make a Game, Make a Store 58:35

2M ago58:35

58:35

Tonight on GeekNights, in light of one of many Helldivers 2 kerfuffles, we consider yet another way that late capitalism is ruining the games industry: the stores make more money than the games. In the news, a Roblox game's attempt to fix its in-game economy causes a bunch of gamers to lose their minds, Sportsnet streams have freaky noises, and Ani…

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Newscast: Is the closure of Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall's studios a sign the Xbox Game Pass publishing model is failing? 23:26

2M ago23:26

23:26

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the future of Xbox after the announcement Microsoft is shutting a swathe of Bethesda game studios. Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall once seemed primed to benefit from being available via Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft's much-touted subscription service often seen as the best reason to own the company's console. Now,…

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Episode 21 - Avoiding Game Overs: How to Navigate Potential PR Disasters 48:03

3M ago48:03

48:03

From preempting sensitive content issues to tackling the dreaded server crash or internal scandal, we're joined by our crisis comms sage Max, who shares invaluable strategies to keep your game's reputation spotless through its launch and beyond. Dissecting the fine line between a mere hiccup and a full-blown PR nightmare, episode 21 of the Games PR…

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Newscast: Where do superhero games go next, after their live-service stumbles? 34:11

2M ago34:11

34:11

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, following the announcement of a new Batman Arkham game for Meta Quest VR headsets, we talk about the future of superheroes in video games. At a time when superhero films feel at risk of real burnout, could similar happen in the video game space as well? And are we already seeing that, with repeated flops such as…

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How to ruin your competitive card game 1:08:26

3M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider how to ruin your competitive card game. Scott shares the original Sins of CCG design. This is all in the context of Marvel SNAP. In the news, the Rangers sweep the Capitals, Square Enix reported extraordinary losses, Dave & Buster's introduces real money gambling, and Fallout games don't work on modern PCs. Relate…

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Newscast: Video game TV and movie adaptations that need to happen next 33:51

3M ago33:51

33:51

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, after the success of Amazon's Fallout TV series, we discuss the TV and movie adapatations of video games we'd love to see next. Not every video game series fits an adaptation, and even the ones which do might need some work. You need to adapt the game's story well - such as in HBO's The Last of Us - or find spac…

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Klask 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Klask. It's a well-designed extremely fun tabletop sport adjacent to but significantly distinct from Air Hockey. In the news, the Rangers are number one in the NHL, the Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City, and Visions of Mana has quite the trailer. Also if you ever need to help out an injured pigeon in New York Cit…

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Newscast: Will we buy PlayStation 5 Pro? 28:48

3M ago28:48

28:48

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the unannounced but widely-expected PlayStation 5 Pro, which looks set to launch later this year. With the PS5 Pro technical specs now out in the wild, there's been plenty of discussion around what these might mean for PlayStation games running on Sony's cutting-edge hardware. But even with improvemen…

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Balatro (2024) 58:16

3M ago58:16

58:16

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Balatro (2024). From LocalThunk and published by Playstack, it's a roguelike deckbuilder in the vein of Slay the Spire, but in Video Poker. It's good. In the news, PAX East was all right but it's still a ghost town when the expo hall closes, the Rangers are top of the NHL coming into the playoffs, and you may not ha…

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Newscast: If Larian's not making Baldur's Gate 4, which developer might? 31:06

4M ago31:06

31:06

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss who might pick up the baton and develop a potential Baldur's Gate 4 - now that BG3 studio Larian has confirmed it is leaving the franchise behind. The rights to Baldur's Gate of course belong to Wizards of the Coast, who are free to enlist another studio to make further games in the Dungeons and Drago…

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Episode 20 - Game Journalist Survey 2024: What Game Journalists Really Think (ft. Eurogamer’s Editor in Chief) 46:44

4M ago46:44

46:44

Discover the reality of the world of games journalism as Eurogamer's Editor in Chief, Tom Phillips, joins us to dissect insights from our 2024 Games Journalism Survey. We peel back the curtain on the intricate dance of games journalism, offering a treasure trove of insider knowledge for PR professionals and game developers. Tom shares how game deve…

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Newscast: Behind the headlines of GDC, a cautious sense of hope 40:22

4M ago40:22

40:22

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we digest the last seven days of headlines from GDC 2024 - a conference that was unsurprisingly coloured by the past 18 months of industry turmoil. Eurogamer's Chris Tapsell was there, and joins us today to report back on what was being said on the ground. From this side of the pond, we saw the widespread anger …

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Newscast: Where does Nintendo go next for the Super Mario Bros. Movie 2? 27:45

4M ago27:45

27:45

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we talk about where Nintendo can take its moustachioed mascot next when he returns for the Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel. We heard confirmation of a second Mario film this week, though notably it was not confirmed this would be "The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2". Mario and friends will return, of course (the first…

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Newscast: Will Pokémon Legends: Z-A be a Switch 2 launch title? 34:07

5M ago34:07

34:07

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the shocking news that the next big Pokémon game is mysteriously set to arrive in 2025. Hey, that sounds a lot like the intro to last week's episode, when we were discussing Switch 2! Say, could Pokémon Legends: Z-A also be set to arrive on Nintendo's next console? It's been a long time since Nintendo…

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Who is qualified to make a world? In search of the magic of maps 57:46

5M ago57:46

57:46

Which is your favourite game map? Is there one that comes to mind straight away? Maps hold a curious kind of magic, but what is it? For this month's super-feature, our Bertie Purchese tries to find out. He speaks map-makers, game-makers, and people at the British Library, as he tries to pin-point what it is about maps that appeals to us. He also ma…

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Newscast: Why will Nintendo Switch 2 now launch in 2025? 34:47

5M ago34:47

34:47

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the reports that Nintendo Switch 2 will now launch in 2025, later than its previously-expected arrival towards the end of this year. Nintendo itself is yet to say anything certain about its inevitable Switch successor, but its steady path towards launch has been tracked by numerous reports. Now, we di…

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Anti-Cheat 1:01:17

5M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Tonight on GeekNights, having previously talked about Cheating we now consider Anti-Cheat. How do you prevent cheating? In the news, the Nintendo Direct is Feb 21 but the Switch 2 is likely 2025, and Helldivers 2's ugly anti-cheat in a PvE game leaves a bad taste in our mouths. Related Links Forum Thread Anti-Cheat Discord Chat Anti-Cheat Things of…

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Newscast: What did we think of Microsoft's multiplatform Xbox soft launch? 36:34

5M ago36:34

36:34

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss Microsoft's business update that brought us confirmation Xbox will launch four console exclusives - for now - on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. But why did Microsoft choose not to name those four games (even though Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Grounded and Sea of Thieves were immediately reported to be th…

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Episode 19 - Subscribe For Success: Expert Influencer Marketing Tips That Will Get You Results 1:03:14

5M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Get ready to unlock the mysteries of influencer marketing in the gaming world with the insights of Lynn Marie from Lurkit. This episode peels back the layers on the actual costs of influencers and busts myths about their marketing prowess. We shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes—micro-influencers—and their uncanny ability to forge deep connection…

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Newscast: Why is Microsoft set to launch Xbox games on PlayStation? 34:20

6M ago34:20

34:20

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the bombshell news that some of Xbox's biggest exclusives are being mulled by Microsoft for release on PlaySation. Blockbuster games such as Starfield and the upcoming Indiana Jones title could no longer be Xbox exclusives, reports now claim, following whispers that smaller titles such as Hi-Fi Rush w…

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All Games are the Same Game 59:45

5M ago59:45

59:45

Tonight on GeekNights, we riff on some of the ideas we're exploring for our new talk for PAX East 2024: All Games are the Same Game. Turns out you can factorize games into other games. Also we're back after Rym was gone skiing for a week. In the news, the Logitech G PRO X wireless headset is all right, it turns out US presidents aren't immune to al…

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Newscast: Was Kojima the saviour of PlayStation's State of Play? 37:33

6M ago37:33

37:33

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss January's PlayStation State of Play and the latest game announcements. Sony showed off what's to come this year, including looks at Stellar Blade, Judas, and Silent Hill, plus reveals of Sonic x Shadow Generations, Until Dawn and Metro Awakening. Perhaps most exciting is the return of Hideo Kojima wit…

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Newscast: Will Pokémon take Palworld down? 32:54

6M ago32:54

32:54

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss today's statement from The Pokémon Company that confirms it will investigate Palworld for possible intellectual property infringement. It's an unprecedented move by Pokémon to publicly call out Palworld as a game worthy of inspection - after 25 years of rip-offs and clones that have been quietly nuked…

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The Games of MAGFest 2024 1:06:39

6M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss the extremely good games we played at MAGFest 2024, which itself was possibly the best MAGFest that has ever happened to date. Particularly, the MAGFest Indie Videogame Showcase (MIVS) and a shout-out to Nothing Good Can Come of This. In the news, Palworld surged onto the scene with massive sales and weird controve…

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Newscast: Xbox Developer Direct 2024 reaction and analysis 36:05

6M ago36:05

36:05

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct 2024, our first look ahead at the year to come from one of the big three console makers. The big draw was Indiana Jones and The Great Circle from Wolfenstein maker MachineGames, a blockbuster action adventure clearly set up to be Microsoft's answer to Uncharted. But t…

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Episode 18 - Standing Out From the Crowd: Game Journalist Advice On Securing Coverage For Your Indie Game 1:01:33

7M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Looking to get some top tips on attracting game journalists to your upcoming indie game? We’ve got your back! Episode 18 of the Games PR Podcast sees Jack and Tom joined by former Rock, Paper, Shotgun video producer, and co-host of the Indieventure podcast, Liam Richardson! Together, they’ll cover a range of different methods that can help make you…

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Whale Street (2023) 1:01:41

6M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Whale Street. It is a solid concept, combining the stock/operating round structure of an 18xx game with poker hand mechanics, but it doesn't quite stick the landing on execution. In the news, Wizards of the Coast has an AI art problem, and Free to Play games like Overwatch and Marvel Snap have a new card/character p…

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Lethal Company (2023) 54:07

7M ago54:07

54:07

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Lethal Company from Zeekerss. Rym tried out that Zelda 2 remix. In the news, Nintendo killed the Wii U and 3DS servers early, and Valve banned people who deserved it in a fantastic way. Related Links Forum Thread Lethal Company (2023) Discord Chat Lethal Company (2023) Things of the Day Rym - Disco Elysium | Pixel A…

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Newscast: Eurogamer News Quiz of the Year 2022! 54:17

7M ago54:17

54:17

Ho ho hello! Christmas may already seem a distant memory, but we have gathered in our finest festive gear for one final treat - the Eurogamer Newscast News Quiz of the Year 2023. A now annual tradition, the news quiz sees us look back at some of the year's more oddball news headlines and argue over who deserves the most points for remembering them.…

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One-to-One: The rise of A Plague Tale's Charlotte McBurney 1:04:38

7M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

You know her best as Amicia from the Plague Tale series. Charlotte McBurney was just 16 years old when she was cast in the first game, and everything about the recording experience was new. She would run home from college so she could fit a few hours of recording in. Jump forwards a few years to the sequel A Plague Tale: Requiem, though, and French…

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Newscast: What we think of the big GTA 6 reveal 29:51

8M ago29:51

29:51

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the first ever trailer for GTA 6 which was finally released following a tease from Rockstar, after the trailer leaked online ahead of schedule. That means we've got a look at the game's two protagonists, its modern day Vice City setting, and the general vibe of the game's story. We also know it's set …

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Ahoy (2022) 1:01:30

8M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Tonight on GeekNights we review Ahoy (2022). In the news, kids want Robux for Christmas, ByteDance is restructuring Nuverse in a "retreat" from gaming, and Nintendo has to make an 18+ version of the N64 app. Related Links Forum Thread Ahoy (2022) Discord Chat Ahoy (2022) Things of the Day Rym - 2017 Ohio State Drum Major Tryouts Scott - No-Bullshit…

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Newscast: Are there too many video game remakes? 33:06

8M ago33:06

33:06

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss this year's various video game remakes and remasters, including the recently-announced The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, which is headed to PlayStation 5 in January. While TLOU2 was launched on PS4, it's still just three years on from that game's arrival. How do we feel about there already being a "Re…

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Cobalt Core 1:06:20

8M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Cobalt Core. It's a cross between Slay the Spire and FTL, taking the best aspects of both. It's also super cute. In the news, the Pickleball people are facing increasing drama, and it's good to "cheat" at Pokémon. We also make fun of AMD for a while. Related Links Forum Thread Cobalt Core Discord Chat Cobalt Core Th…

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Newscast: Who should star in The Legend of Zelda: The Movie? 31:11

9M ago31:11

31:11

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we share our hopes and fears for Nintendo's now-officially confirmed The Legend of Zelda live-action movie. The internet has leapt upon the announcement to suggest various names for Link, but who can you really see in the role - and can it not be Tom Holland, please? And definitely not Mark Wahlberg as an aged L…

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Newscast: What we want in Mario Kart 9 30:58

9M ago30:58

30:58

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we share our warp pipe dreams for Mario Kart 9, as the final wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC gets its release date. Nintendo has elongated the lifespan of its Wii U Mario Kart creation to last the entirety of the Switch era - and now we've reached the point where pretty much every track from the series worth pla…

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The Jackbox Party Pack 10 1:06:50

9M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Tonight on the 18th anniversary of the first episode of GeekNights, we review The Jackbox Party Pack 10. It's got the streamlined TKO 2 and a trivia game that's like the ones we like. In the news, Rym keeps playing Overwatch, Super Mario Wonder is good fun, and Deltarune 3 and 4 will come out sooner than anticipated. Related Links Forum Thread The …

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Episode 17 - Mastering The Art Of Event Planning: How To Create Unforgettable Event Experiences 38:15

9M ago38:15

38:15

Ready to level up your event and PR game? We’ve got you covered! This week, host Jack and tech PR wizard Amie welcome Molly and John from the award-winning pop culture marketing agency, Experience12. They’re here to offer their fantastic insight into the best ways to bring event plans to life. The Experience12 team explains the different options av…

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Newscast: Xbox Partner Preview showcase discussed 37:59

9M ago37:59

37:59

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss this week's Xbox Partner Preview showcase, which featured around a dozen intriguing titles coming to Microsoft's console in the near-ish future. Tomorrow's Alan Wake 2 got a final airing and it looks just as creepy as we'd have hoped. Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth has an Animal Crossing mode, and Liv…

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Newscast: Will Microsoft bring back Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk? 34:56

9M ago34:56

34:56

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss what's next for Microsoft and Activision Blizzard now they have finally tied the knot. This week, Xbox boss Phil Spencer sounded a note of caution over how quickly we'd see the fruits of Microsoft's $68.7bn Activision Blizzard acquisition for ourselves. There will be no immediate drop of Activision cl…

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