Best Mat Murray Podcasts (2024)

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412: Chips are Down 2:07:09

1h ago2:07:09

2:07:09

This week: PlayStation VR2 receives a huge price cut, World of Warcraft’s entire dev team unionises, US video game performers announce strike over AI stuff, Humble Games has reportedly been closed, and the Xbox 360 marketplace is RIP. Also: Go! Go! Beckham!, teeth whitening, clans and more! Games discussed: Arranger, No Man’s Sky Contact tcgs.co Co…

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411: Bang with Tails 2:13:52

9d ago2:13:52

2:13:52

This week: the FTC kicks off about recent Game Pass changes, Bethesda unionises, Xbox marketing in Europe is going bye-bye, the Halo TV series is cancelled, Nintendo’s releasing a new Joy-Con stand, and new Star Wars Outlaws footage has been released… Also: mess, smells, monkey balls and more. Games discussed: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edit…

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410: Call Me Turok 2:05:44

28m ago2:05:44

2:05:44

This week: Xbox Game Pass gets more complicated and more expensive, we find out how Hellblade 2 did, Nintendo is accused of miscrediting external developers, GAME to end in-store pre-orders, and the Sonic Team boss would like to make a Sonic RPG one day. Forgetting that there's one already. Also: ugly art design, Facebook issues, manic voicenotes, …

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409: Straddle the Nerds 2:03:49

8d ago2:03:49

2:03:49

This week: A riveting discussion about Constant Bit Rate versus Variable, walking sims, invading people's dreams, and knife crime. Also: School cliques, things we’ve taken chances on, pianos, and so much more. Games discussed: Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, Still Wakes the Deep, Return of the Obra Dinn, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the…

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408: It's A Technology Thing 2:15:31

11d ago2:15:31

2:15:31

You won’t believe this; but James isn’t here this week. Find out why in this week’s show!!!!! This week: DrDisrespect is a certified nonce, Meta can’t be arsed with Meta Quest 1, Game Pass Ultimate cloud streaming is coming to Amazon Fire TV sticks, Forza Horizon 4 is getting delisted, and the original Life Is Strange developer delays its new game …

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IT Sales Simplified: Intern to Employee with Seth Maston 18:34

1M ago18:34

18:34

In this episode, IT Sales Simplified host Genna Callahan sits down with InterWorks Client Manager Seth Maston to chat about transitioning from an IT intern to a fully fledged IT salesperson at a global tech company.

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407: Normal Time 2:30:33

18d ago2:30:33

2:30:33

James is back?! This week: Everything announced in the Nintendo Direct, Sony's made cuts to VR development, the 20th Anniversary Edition of Beyond Good & Evil -has a ‘Narrative Link’ to Beyond Good & Evil 2, Silksong is "not in dev hell” APPARENTLY, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel has a release date. Also: best item feel, LEGO creations, emb…

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IT Sales Simplified: Tech Talk with Tim Adams 14:29

1M ago14:29

14:29

In this episode, IT Sales Simplified host Genna Callahan sits down with IT Support Manager Tim Adams to talk about real world IT experience and Tim's path to IT.

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406: Problematic Dad 1:56:19

25d ago1:56:19

1:56:19

James is still away, so this week we’re joined by Pete Donaldson from the Football Ramble! This week: Bethesda aren’t rushing out another Fallout, problems at ZA/UM continue, and there was a Nintendo Direct announced for 18th June. Also: favourite subjects at school, masochism, and more! Games discussed: UFL, Alan Wake 2 Night Springs DLC, Switch S…

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405: Telling Gibson 2:20:24

1M ago2:20:24

2:20:24

With James being away, we’re joined by the amazing Ellie Gibson! Conveniently, Ellie didn’t watch anything from Summer Game Fest, so it’s up to David, Sean and Mat to give her all the news. Wait, our old E3 format is back?! Damn right it is. Also: Cantina drama, us as game designers, Stacey Solomon, and more. Games discussed: Games from Summer Game…

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IT Sales Simplified: Where To Start 23:14

1M ago23:14

23:14

Starting off this limited run mini-series in the Podcast Your Data lineup, Content Manager Garrett Sauls and Sales Intern Genna Callahan sit down to talk through Genna's experience starting her journey into IT Sales and how others can follow her path to secure an IT Sales internship.

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404: Never Had A Pen 2:21:38

1M ago2:21:38

2:21:38

This week: Everything announced at PlayStation's State of Play, PlayStation’s two CEOs talk live service and PC games, Sony announces its $60 PlayStation VR2 PC adapter, Embracer wants $90 games, Take-Two might be closing or selling Private Division, and Geoff Keighley needs your expectations to be through the floor for Summer Game Fest. Also: our …

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403: Victim of Whatever 2:06:26

2M ago2:06:26

2:06:26

This week: IGN buys everyone,Neil Druckmann gets misquoted, Atari acquires Intellivision, 2K is making the next FIFA game, and a new Astro Bot game is rumoured!!! Also: Favourite vs best, peer pressure gaming, Star Trek facts, hot or cold, and more! Games discussed: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Animal Well, Galacticare, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Yea…

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402: Eggs is Eggs 2:12:19

2M ago2:12:19

2:12:19

This week: Mat's taking Hollywood by storm, so we've got Iain Lee instead! Also: Vasectomies, falling down a well, the price of eggs, and some stuff about videogames I suppose if you absolutely must. Games discussed: Animal Well, Fortnite, Little Kitty Big City, Cocoon, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Contact tcgs.…

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401: Bad Boy 2:11:42

2M ago2:11:42

2:11:42

This week: Xbox closes studios and it’s basically on fire at this point. Square-Enix is going multi-platform, Nintendo breaks silence on ‘Switch 2’, and Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut PC players are getting auto-refunds. Also: PlayStation Portals, milk allergies, 'Turbo' buttons, favourite Nintendo consoles and more! Games discussed: Animal Well,…

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400: Isolate, Enhance, Export 2:26:01

3M ago2:26:01

2:26:01

This week: The HELLDIVERS 2 PSN debacle, Take Two shuts down Roll7 and Intercept Games, Square Enix cancels a bunch of games, and an Xbox Games Showcase is confirmed for June. Also: 'unplayable' games, kissing game show hosts, Mat as a gangster rapper, "Alraaaaght", wasting time in games, and more! Games discussed: Return to Grace, Harold Halibut, …

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399: Shouldn't Show Mummy That 2:05:51

3M ago2:05:51

2:05:51

This week: Activision Blizzard boosts Microsoft earnings (but Xbox console sales plummet), Meta loses another $3.8 billion on VR/AR, Fallout 4’s next-gen update has issues; Switch 2 rumours, and there might’ve been some GTA:V DLC at some point. Also: misleading box art, cool consoles, hooly fook, boss qualities, small burgers, game series’ we’re do…

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PYD130 - InterWorks LA and Tableau Cloud Migration with Sarah Dorfman 46:31

3M ago46:31

46:31

In this episode, Content Manager Garrett Sauls sits down with Analytics Architect Sarah Dorfman to talk about living in Los Angeles, Tableau Cloud Migration and the upcoming Tableau Conference 2024.

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398: Aggressively Boring 2:39:47

3M ago2:39:47

2:39:47

James is back! This week: Everything announced at Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Take-Two lays off 5% of staff, Embracer is splitting up into three companies(?), game emulators enter the iOS App Store, developers are concerned about live-service games, and the Fallout TV show gets a second season. Also: the tattoo bet gets serious as we find out wh…

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PYD129 - Tableau Conference History with Dan Murray 1:12:33

3M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

In this episode, Content Manager Garrett Sauls sits down with InterWorks Director of Strategic Innovations and Tableau community legend Dan Murray to discuss the history of Tableau Conference ahead of TC24.

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PYD128 - InterWorks San Francisco with Linus Tse and Jack Hulbert 40:55

3M ago40:55

40:55

In this episode, Content Manager Garrett Sauls sits down with Solutions Architect Linus Tse and Analytics Architect Jack Hulbert to talk all things AI, San Francisco and more.

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PYD127 - Community and Connection with Tableau Visionary Annabelle Rincon 42:30

3M ago42:30

42:30

In this episode, Content Manager Garrett Sauls sits down with Tableau Visionary, ambassador and user group leader Annabelle Rincon to talk about her journey with data, the impact of groups like DataWomen and the upcoming Tableau Conference 2024.

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397: You Lift Your Leg Up 2:08:18

4M ago2:08:18

2:08:18

James is still away, so making his TCGS debut this week is Deputy Editorial Director of Gamer Network, Tom Orry! (Also the host of the Best Games Ever Podcast) This week: announcements from the ‘Triple-i’ showcase, BAFTA winners, Shadow the Hedgehog, Star Wars Outlaws gets a release date (and locks DLC behind the $110 premium edition), and lots of …

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PYD126 - InterWorks Portland with Debbie Yu, Brooks Barth and Ryan Callihan 31:13

3M ago31:13

31:13

In this edition of Podcast Your Data, Content Manager Garrett Sauls sits down with Services Director, Americas Debbie Yu, and Analytics Leads Brooks Barth and Ryan Callihan to talk all things Tableau Conference 2024.

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396: How Many Sports Are There 2:11:22

4M ago2:11:22

2:11:22

This week: GAME staff told to expect redundancies, IGN report on toxic workplace culture at Deck Nine, Hellblade 2 will be 30fps on consoles and their co-founder leaves, CEX is now repairing retro consoles, Xbox sets up game preservation team, and Ross Scott launches Stop Killing Games campaign Also: bum wiping, Inspector Gadget, games that define …

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PYD125 - Tableau Conference 2024 with Ken McBride, Evan Pierce and Alberto Gonzalez 22:56

4M ago22:56

22:56

This special edition of Podcast Your Data comes from behind the scenes of our “Road to TC24" series, which is dropping periodically on our social media. Here, Content Manager Garrett Sauls and InterWorks Channel Strategy Director for the Americas Ken McBride got to sit down with Tableau Account Executives Evan Pierce and Alberto Gonzalez to talk ab…

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395: Yoda Mat 1:53:05

4M ago1:53:05

1:53:05

This week: Sega makes big layoffs, Gearbox is bought, Baldur’s Gate 4 isn’t happening, a new digital Xbox leaks, and Big Phil clearly wants a portable Xbox to happen. Also: Mario design decisions, live service games, big theft, wine, and more. Games discussed: Open Roads, Atari 400 Mini, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Bulwark: The Falconeer Chronicles, Hot Whee…

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394: I Chose Violence 2:14:04

4M ago2:14:04

2:14:04

This week: GTA 6 may slip to 2026, Amy Hennig's new Marvel game gets a banging trailer, Resi 9 could go open-world, and Capcom responds to criticism of Dragon’s Dogma 2’s paid DLC and performance issues. Also: cringey games, 3 Body Problem, guest suggestions, and more! Games discussed: Dragon’s Dogma 2, HELLDIVERS 2, Rise of the Rōnin, Final Fantas…

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PYD124 - Data Council Austin 2024 Preview with Jack Hulbert, Brooks Barth & Mat Hughes 45:52

4M ago45:52

45:52

In this episode, Content Manager Garret Sauls sits down with Analytics Architect Jack Hulbert, Analytics Lead Brooks Barth and Solutions Architect Director, Americas Mat Hughes to discuss the upcoming Data Council Austin 2024, what they're looking forward to and much more. Dive on in!

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393: If You're Big 2:19:57

5M ago2:19:57

2:19:57

This week: PS5 specs leak, PS VR2 production is paused, we get to see a cancelled live-service Spider-Man game, Helldivers 2 is still doing well, and Balatro is coming to iPhone to end all our lives. Also: introducing people to cool things, where is James’ on-screen debut, currys, root beer, and more! Games discussed: Princess Peach: Showtime!, Bal…

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392: Nut In The Wood 2:33:04

5M ago2:33:04

2:33:04

James is away, but don’t worry because Sarah Dyer is here! (mostly to help Mat with his Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth questions) This week: Xbox Partner Preview Showcase, 600 ActiBlizz QA staff vote to unionise, Sweet Baby Inc, 1,900 Wordle spin-offs are killed, SAG-AFTRA may strike again, and Lego Super Mario Kart is coming in 2025!! Also: games invadin…

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391: Snappy Sean 2:13:45

5M ago2:13:45

2:13:45

This week we have not one but TWO special guests in the form of Sean Bell and James Farley. Lots to discuss, including yet more layoffs, Rockstar employees aren’t happy about going back to the office full-time, Embracer’s starting to sell off studios, Nintendo goes after more emulators, and Balatro is pulled from sale. Also: Misplaced pride, Comix …

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390: The Dragon 1:58:33

5M ago1:58:33

1:58:33

We start with mass layoffs announced at PlayStation and Supermassive Games. Also: last week's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, new Xbox and PS5s are launching this year, PS VR2 could be coming to PC, that Elden Ring DLC looks great, and the PlayStation Portal has been hacked. Also: TCGS villain arcs, Gaming regrets, video game parodies, gaming hyp…

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389: If Laughing You Is Killing You 2:06:32

6M ago2:06:32

2:06:32

This week: We discuss the future of Xbox (again), Switch 2 delays, no major PlayStation games any time soon (but a new Astro Bot might be coming!), and more Disco Elysium sadness. Also: TCGS backlogs, bringing back dead consoles, TCGS crisps, co-op games, Suicide Squad, why has Link’s throwing style changed, and more! Games discussed: Mario vs. Don…

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388: All Town Staff Meeting 2:15:34

6M ago2:15:34

2:15:34

Mat’s back with his broken bones to discuss the future of Xbox, the FTC being annoyed again, more Nintendo Switch 2 rumours, ‘quadruple-A’ is a thing now, and are 2K making the next FIFA? Also: Retro handhelds, map perfection, yellow paint, desert island gaming, and more! Games discussed: Helldivers II, Foamstars, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, …

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387: Microsoft vs Xbox 2:20:27

6M ago2:20:27

2:20:27

Mat is both a) on holiday and b) severely injured, so we've got Sarah Dyer back on the show! Also: Xbox maybe going multi-platform, Sony's recent State of Play, and how to get out of the dreaded gaming malaise, again. Games discussed: Silent Hill: The Short Message, Baldur's Gate 3, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Magic: The Gathering Contact tcg…

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386: Sand Prison 2:18:12

6M ago2:18:12

2:18:12

We’re back, and the news starts with our regular upsetting segment we’re calling ‘industry layoffs’. There are also rumours about Xbox’s digital future, Apple opening up its App Store to game streaming services, BT charging customers for Game Pass without their knowledge, new Switch 2 rumours, tonight’s State of Play, and yet more bad news for Suic…

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385: Onglish Dictionary 2:26:06

6M ago2:26:06

2:26:06

This week we discuss everything announced in Xbox's Developer Direct, Palworld doing well while being embroiled in controversy, Halo Infinite changing, Rock Band 4 DLC finally ending, and some other bits. Also: big lies, co-op remakes, TCGS PR scandals, and more! Games discussed: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, The Last of Us Part II Remastered C…

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384: Apparently 1:41:30

7M ago1:41:30

1:41:30

More industry layoffs, GAME to cease video game trade-ins, there’s Xbox Developer_Direct this week, a new DualSense PS5 controller with longer battery life may be coming soon, did GameShark accidentally reveal the Switch 2 release date, and Nintendo is in its outsourcing era. Also: new year, new lingo, what haven’t you done, Sexy James, and more. G…

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383: 2024 Gaming Predictions 2:49:32

7M ago2:49:32

2:49:32

We’re back! We’re starting the new year as we always do; with our big predictions episode! Before we each make our predictions for the year ahead, we get to hear how accurate our 2023 predictions were, with predictable results. In other news, Activision Blizzard has been accused of discriminating against "old white guys", Xbox has been accused of u…

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Rob Port - WNBC Sing-Along - Local Advertising & Promotion - Maury Povich - Chevy Chase 2:01:57

7M ago2:01:57

2:01:57

On this week's episode of "A Page in History," hear about WNBC's iconic holiday tradition, the talent and employee Sing-Along, plus a lot more! Our paths first crossed in a different lifetime; we'll discuss this trailblazing experience! He embarked on his journey as an NBC Page on the East Coast in 1989, marking the beginning of a long and fascinat…

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AVRP ~7 - Mat Sargent 1:15:07

8M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

This episode sees us chatting with Sheffield born punk, Mat Sargent. Mat played with seminal the UK punk bands Sham 69 and Chelsea, as well as starting the Sex, Drugs and HIV project in 1995 to raise awareness and funding for charity organisations that help those diagnosed with HIV and sexual assault survivors. The project grew to include over 200 …

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382: Game of the Year 2023 3:46:59

8M ago3:46:59

3:46:59

It’s time to decide our Game of the Year for 2023. Games discussed: Cocoon, Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Wonder, Viewfinder, Pikmin 4, Street Fighter 6, HiFi Rush, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Baldur's Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, Jusant, Tchia, Cyberpunk 2077, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of t…

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Judith Lupatkin Bernstein - Paul McCartney - Kenneth the Page Parcell - John Cena 1:10:01

7M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Get ready for a journey through the captivating life and incredible experiences of an East coast Page in the mid two thousands—a woman who has rubbed elbows with some of the biggest names in entertainment. Imagine having Paul McCartney serenade you in an elevator—well, our next guest not only lived it but managed to keep her composure. Starting her…

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381: Game of the Year Draft 2023 2:17:53

8M ago2:17:53

2:17:53

It's time for the Game of the Year draft 2023. This is gonna be rough. Games discussed: SteamWorld: Build, The Finals, Dave the Diver, The Man Who Erased His Name Contact tcgs.co Contact form Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow @davidturners @CaptainToss @matmurray @jcafarley Watch Twitch YouTube Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts …

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Doug Sivco - Bill Murray - Cheap Trick - Eddie Murphy 1:22:57

7M ago1:22:57

1:22:57

Get ready for an extraordinary journey in today's episode of "A Page in History" and hear stories from the 1980s! Hear how our next guest made small talk with some lovely ladies and told them the Bandit would be by any minute. To his surprise, the one and only Burt Reynolds did make an appearance. Hear how our guest faced the amusing trials of inex…

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380: Speaking The Whole Thing 2:02:09

8M ago2:02:09

2:02:09

This week: GTA trailer thoughts (we recorded this before the leak and subsequent early release of the trailer), Xbox spending over a billion dollars a year on Game Pass, Banjo-Kazooie fans are heard, new Sony patents, and that new Sonic game didn’t do as well as Sega had hoped. Also: Honourable GOTY mentions, James handling three guests on his own,…

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Ben Hoffman - Letterman & Live at Five - Schwarzenegger - Don Pardo 1:12:58

8M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Get ready to dive deep into a captivating episode of "A Page in History" that will transport you to the vibrant world of NBC in the late '80s. Ever wondered what it's like to be the barrier between David Letterman and a TV studio? Our guest not only had to stop the late-night legend from crashing the Live at 5 set but also witnessed a surprising tu…

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379: The Golden Watch of Atlantis 2:34:03

8M ago2:34:03

2:34:03

This week: Sean Labode fills in for Mat, ReedPop is looking to sell its Gamer Network publications, and Geoff Keighley says that the definition of 'indie' is really complicated and can you stop asking him about it please. Games discussed: Risk of Rain Returns, Spider-Man, Alan Wake 2, Spacelines from the Far Out, Red Dead Online, Teardown. Contact …

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378: The Big Bird 2:32:48

9M ago2:32:48

2:32:48

This week: all the announcements from Nintendo Indie World, PlayStation Portal has sold well, Embracer and Amazon layoffs, and The Last of Us Part II is getting a remaster already. Also: GTA trailers, air fryers, Xbox pads, Scorn vs lead pipe, and more! Games discussed: Playstation Portal, CoD Modern Warfare 3, Baldur’s Gate 3, Super Mario RPG, Sta…

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