Best Mat Murray Podcasts (2024)

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418: The Spanish 2:27:00

33m ago2:27:00

2:27:00

Concord pulled from sale, Star Wars Outlaws creative director a ‘bit disappointed’ with its review scores, Heaven 17 songwriter tells Rockstar to do one, Switch 2 probably has backwards compatibility support (!!!!) and Astro Bot is 2024’s highest-rated standalone game so far, according to Metacritic. Also: Wussy wuss bags, YouTube recommendations, …

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Shay Cline and Meredith Decker: What Puppies Really Need From Us (Part One) 45:19

4d ago45:19

45:19

Shay Cline and Meredith Decker (dog trainers and Adventure Camp Counselors, Summit Dog Training) are our local puppy gurus. In part one of this two-part interview, they share their individual journeys into the professional dog world, what drew them to puppy training in particular, what challenges puppy parents often fail to anticipate, and dive int…

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417: Rose For The Lady 2:10:22

38m ago2:10:22

2:10:22

This week: All the news from last week’s Nintendo Direct and Indie World showcases, PS5 Pro announcement plans and console design have leaked, Concord hasn’t sold very well, and early Star Wars Outlaws players on PS5 had to start the game again. Also: the tattoo bet winner is officially declared, apocalypse fun, Christmas every day, going back to t…

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Angela Murray on Observing Dog Body Language and Supporting Self-Regulation 1:03:14

7h ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Angela Murray (dog trainer and behavior therapist, Summit Dog Training) is about to blow your mind. She shares her wealth of knowledge in this conversation with me about how important it is to understand dog body language, why it’s far more nuanced than we think, and how we can use our observations of our dogs to support our relationship with them.…

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416: Sideways Praise 2:27:07

32m ago2:27:07

2:27:07

This week: all the news from Gamescom Opening Night Live, the Star Wars Outlaw reviews have dropped, Xbox loses another exclusive, Avowed is 30fps, Animal Crossing Pocket Camp is going away, and Molyneux is back. Also: what got us into games, magic spoon and curry update, best start-up splash screens, and more! Games discussed: 1000xResist, The Leg…

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Amber Quann on Dog Parks and Other Off-Leash Adventures 59:08

18d ago59:08

59:08

Amber Quann (CEO and Head Trainer at Summit Dog Training) expertly addresses the hot topic of dog parks and other off-leash adventures in this conversation with me. We explore the place and purpose of environments like dog parks and how to evaluate whether they best suit you and your dog's needs, as well as best practices for working toward success…

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415: Bit of a Problems 2:11:52

16d ago2:11:52

2:11:52

This week: Black Myth: Wukong marketing team offers some stringent review guidelines, Switch 2 ain’t coming in early 2025 APPARENTLY, another big Xbox title might be coming to PS5, and Silksong won’t be at ONL. Also: cool moves, bad taste, body damage systems, Farley farts, meal deal strats and more! Games discussed: The First Descendent, Zenless Z…

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Sarah Stiles on Canine Enrichment: Why It's So Much More Than Kongs And Lick Mats 55:10

27d ago55:10

55:10

Sarah Stiles (certified dog trainer and behavior therapist, Summit Dog Training) opens my eyes about what canine enrichment really means. We talk about how everything outside of primary needs for survival is considered enrichment, what enrichment can look like based on our dogs' unique ancestry, and how intentional enrichment can help them cope wit…

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414: Rawdogging the Toilet 2:16:02

15d ago2:16:02

2:16:02

This week: Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks has been acquired and saved, Marathon might be in trouble, Meta shuts down Ready at Dawn, GTA 6 won’t be on Game Pass (DESPITE WHAT SEAN BELL SAYS), and the Borderlands movie is total shit. Also: Gaming flexes, Driv3r debacles, everyday QTEs, Final Fantasy jobs, Britishness in games, and more! Games disc…

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413: Swing the Needle 2:17:02

21d ago2:17:02

2:17:02

This week: Bungie lays off 220 staff while its CEO is criticised for spending millions on classic cars. Also, Game Informer closes after 33 years, making games for Apple sounds horrendous, Braid’s Anniversary Edition sold like dog shit, and Valve is definitely, 100% working on a new project that could be Half-Life 3!!!!! Also: sporting heroes, the …

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Bass Drop 4:50

9d ago4:50

4:50

Join a dog-mom-turned-dog-nerd as she interviews dog lovers, trainers, and professionals to go beneath the bark, decode our dogs, and unleash our humanity along the way. The SubWOOFer is a shame-free space for all of us to learn more about our dogs and ourselves. Here's to living life to the fullest with our canine companions by our side! Follow Th…

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Dagny Kaspar on Dog Socialization: We're All Just Meat Sacks Trying Our Best 1:00:26

7d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Dagny Kaspar (owner of The Pals Academy, Michigan's Top Dog Trainer of 2023, and my cousin) sits down with me to explore the crucial role socialization plays in a dog's life. We talk about how to create positive social experiences, manage expectations, and understand your dog's unique personality ... and discuss parallels between dog and human soci…

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412: Chips are Down 2:07:09

13d 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

2M 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

1M 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

2M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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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