• Overwatch’s biggest flaws. NVIDIA DLSS 5 disaster, and Crimson Desert review backlash
    Mar 24 2026

    In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott finally get to rant about esports as they dive into Jeff Kaplan's recent post-Overwatch interviews. Then it is time to deep dive NVIDIA burning bridges with its DLSS 5 AI slop, Crimson Desert's review backlash, and more.

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    Sources for this episode (go support games media!):

    Jeff Kaplan on Overwatch's troubled post-launch years: https://www.polygon.com/overwatch-jeff-kaplan-blizzard-exit-interview/

    NVIDIA's DLSS BS: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/theyre-completely-wrong-nvidia-ceo-responds-to-widespread-criticism-of-dlss-5/

    Maximilian Dood's valid AI crashout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6VdVd4GVm4

    Pokemon Go using player data for AI training: https://thisweekinvideogames.com/news/pokemon-go-data-used-to-train-pinpoint-gps-model-for-niantic-spatial/

    Crimson Desert reviews have people heated: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/crimson-desert-studio-pearl-abyss-sees-share-price-plummet-by-nearly-30-after-first-reviews-arrive/

    Starfield is getting a major update for PS5 release: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/starfield-is-finally-coming-to-ps5-next-month-alongside-new-content-and-ps5-pro-support/

    Valve wakes up and chooses CS2 violence: https://www.hltv.org/news/44128/valve-overhaul-reloading-mechanics-in-cs2-update

    Composer says players "weren't ready" for Starfield: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/people-were-just-not-ready-for-it-starfield-composer-says-it-will-eventually-be-legendary/

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • More Steam Machine delays + Nintendo sues the United States
    Mar 17 2026

    n this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott talk about the future of gaming hardware as Xbox details its next "console," the Steam Machine faces even more issues, and Nintendo sues the US government. Also included are discussions on Highguard's final moments, Krafton eating crow on Subnautica, and even more big companies making horrible financial decisions.

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    Sources for this episode (go support games media!):

    New Project Helix details from Xbox: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-reveals-next-gen-console-details-and-promises-an-order-of-magnitude-increase-in-power/

    Valve dealing with Steam Machine delays: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/valve-insists-it-will-release-steam-machine-and-steam-frame-in-2026-after-blog-said-it-hoped-to/

    Nintendo goes after the US: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-suing-united-states-govt-over-trump-tariffs-2000676696

    HIghguard's final moments: https://insider-gaming.com/highguard-failure-former-dev-online-discourse/

    Subnautica devs take big win over Krafton: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-16/judge-says-krafton-must-rehire-fired-subnautica-ceo

    Fortnite really needs your money...: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-is-increasing-the-price-of-fortnite-v-bucks-to-help-pay-the-bills/

    Gang of Dragon is in trouble: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/netease-cuts-funding-to-gang-of-dragon-dev-nagoshi-studio

    Capcom, pay your voice actors: https://kotaku.com/mega-man-12-dual-override-capcom-voice-actor-ben-diskin-union-sag-aftra-2000677630

    EA layoffs despite Battlefield success: https://insider-gaming.com/ea-makes-layoffs-across-across-battlefield-studios/

    Outerslot trying to change publishing practices: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/outersloth-reveals-its-game-funding-agreement-with-developers

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    2 hrs and 9 mins
  • PlayStation Ditching PC and Xbox's Next-Gen Console Confirmed
    Mar 10 2026

    In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott get to talk about PlayStation moving on from most PC ports, Xbox announcing its next console, and the (inevitable) demise of Highguard finally materializing. There are also some, not quite fun, updates on Bluepoint’s fate, Tencent, and more.

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    Sources for this episode (go support games media!):

    Highguard going down: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/3-months-after-closing-the-game-awards-highguard-is-officially-shutting-down/

    Xbox's next console: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mgdml3jdd224

    PlayStation moving back to console exclusives: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-04/sony-pulls-back-from-playstation-games-on-pc

    What is going on with Mindseye?: https://kotaku.com/mindseye-layoffs-build-a-rocket-boy-ritual-network-cyber-boi-2000675974

    Bluepoint's pitches fell through: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-27/sony-s-bluepoint-pitched-bloodborne-remake-before-closure

    Good news for Google Play: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/google-resolves-dispute-with-epic-games-reduces-app-store-fees-to-20

    Keep an eye on Tencent's US holdings: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-us-government-may-compel-tencent-to-divest-gaming-investments

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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Xbox's leadership problem, and a new issue with game reviews
    Mar 6 2026

    In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss the somewhat concerning changes made to Xbox’s leadership and how Microsoft could finally ruin the beloved gaming brand after a long decline. They also talk about some AI concerns in development and game reviews, some exciting upcoming game releases, and more.

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    Sources for this episode (go support games media!):

    Xbox’s leadership change: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-phil-spencer-and-samantha-bond-leaving-xbox

    Concerns about Xbox and AI: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-co-founder-believes-its-being-sunsetted-in-favour-of-ai-calls-new-ceo-a-palliative-care-doctor/

    https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-gaming-ceo-asha-sharma-pledges-no-bad-ai-at-xbox

    AI content in game reviews: https://kotaku.com/resident-evil-requiem-metacritic-ai-review-videogamer-2000674042

    Highguard’s last gambit: https://kotaku.com/highguard-development-tencent-layoffs-funding-2000674069

    Discord trying to walk things back, poorly: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/discord-delays-age-verification-rollout-to-second-half-of-2026-following-backlash

    Wolverine!: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-finally-confirms-marvels-wolverine-release-date-and-its-coming-before-gta6/

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    2 hrs
  • Everything to know about Pokémon Winds and Waves, plus a Game Freak history lesson Ft. @LewtwoYT
    Mar 3 2026

    In this edition of Timesphere, Cale is joined by Pokémon historian and archivist Lewtwo to recap everything revealed during the 2026 Pokemon Day Presents… which ended up turning into a massive discussion on each reveal, the history of Pokémon, and Game Freak’s ever changing approach to game development over the years.

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    http://youtube.com/@LewtwoYT

    https://x.com/Lewchube

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    4 hrs and 36 mins
  • The Somewhat Bleak Future of PlayStation and Discord
    Feb 24 2026

    In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott are ready to dive deep on what seems to be a bleak future for Sony’s PlayStation brand, live service products, and the general issues that game development will face moving forward. They also touch on more games media problems and Discord’s apparent desire to destroy itself from the inside.

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    Sources for this episode (go support games media!):

    Sony closing Bluepoint: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-19/sony-is-shutting-down-the-playstation-studio-bluepoint

    Sony's poor track record: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:fs2pfwz4ohuc7nhlshklw55d/post/3mfabwhn4os2i

    Highguard or Highgone?: https://kotaku.com/highguard-wildlight-tencent-funding-layoffs-servers-2000669790

    Bethesda talk: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/todd-howard-claims-the-majority-of-bethesda-are-on-elder-scrolls-6-and-dont-expect-starfield-2-0-soon/

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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • Highguard's Big Problems and the Future of Live Service Games
    Feb 12 2026

    In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss everything Highguard, the current state of live service games, and understanding game criticism in an era of constant updates. They also talk about Ubisoft’s continued downward spiral and some interesting insider tidbits!

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    Sources for this episode (go support games media!):

    Pre-show, Highguard layoffs: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/designer-claims-most-of-highguards-dev-team-have-been-laid-off-weeks-after-launch/

    Highguard’s rocky reception: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/ultimately-we-could-have-made-a-different-trailer-highguard-ceo-responds-to-that-poorly-received-game-awards-reveal/

    GoG AI Usage: https://kotaku.com/gog-caught-using-ai-generated-artwork-2000663836

    Ubisoft layoffs and cancelations: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-details-major-company-reset-6-games-canned-7-delayed-and-2-studios-closed/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-proposes-to-cut-18-of-workforce-at-france-headquarters-as-part-of-major-reset-plan/

    2XKO Twitch Drama: https://x.com/zachbussey/status/2014151811192516897

    Change of plans at Amazon Games: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mdisznjdh22x

    Battlefield dominating CoD sales: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/battlefield-outsold-call-of-duty-for-the-first-time-ever-last-year-as-black-ops-7-dropped-to-5th-place/

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    2 hrs and 9 mins
  • Steam Continues to Grow and the Death of Games Media
    Jan 21 2026

    In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott get deep in their feelings about the death of certain games and online media, Marathon, and the future of Steam. And, for once in the podcast’s short life, there AI is not going to make an appearance… probably…

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    Sources for this episode (go support games media!):

    Google screwing games media: https://pressgazette.co.uk/media-audience-and-business-data/google-traffic-down-2025-trends-report-2026/

    Support the former Inverse team and Ash Parrish:

    https://bsky.app/profile/solfleet.bsky.social/post/3mckhymb5tk2d

    https://bsky.app/profile/adashtra.bsky.social/post/3mckkus43js22

    Marathon release date: https://www.polygon.com/marathon-release-date/

    Steam player milestones: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/steam-sets-another-new-concurrent-record-over-the-weekend

    Steam’s AI changes: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/valve-slightly-relaxes-ai-disclosure-guidelines-on-steam

    Former Assassin’s Creed boss sues Ubisoft: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/former-assassins-creed-boss-sues-ubisoft-for-more-than-1-3-million-alleging-constructive-dismissal/

    Division 3 boss leaves for Battlefield Studios: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-week-after-talking-up-the-division-3-boss-julian-gerighty-has-left-ubisoft-for-ea/

    Monster Hunter Wilds DLC theory: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-game-literally-flies-monster-hunter-wilds-reportedly-runs-much-better-on-pc-when-all-dlc-is-installed/

    New World is dying soon: https://www.polygon.com/new-world-aeternum-shutting-down-delisted-offline/

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    2 hrs and 7 mins