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In this episode, we dive katana-first into Ghost of Yotai, a stunning new PlayStation exclusive with samurai soul and next-gen swagger. We break down what makes it tick, where it stands among Sony’s greats, and how its world-building raises the bar.Next, it’s sequel season: we’re talking the good, the bad, and the unnecessary when it comes to follow-ups in gaming. Why are so many developers trapped between innovation and franchise fatigue?We also cover Nintendo’s latest crackdown on piracy websites, what it means for game preservation, and whether it’s justice served or just scorched earth.And finally, Subnautica 2 hits the brakes—again. We’ll go deep into the murky waters of development delays, scope creep, and why this sequel is swimming in circles.It’s news, opinion, and industry insight—served with a side of sarcasm. Let’s go.

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Microsoft is swinging the axe again — thousands of jobs cut, and entire Xbox studios shuttered. But why now, and who’s really to blame? We break down the shocking details, the future of your favorite dev teams, and how this reshapes the gaming landscape.Plus: in a wild twist, Helldivers 2 is crossing enemy lines to land on Xbox consoles — what does this mean for PlayStation loyalists? And speaking of missing games, where on earth did Minds Eye go? We dig into the rumors and reveal what might have killed the hype.🔹 Topics this week:

• Microsoft’s brutal layoffs
• Xbox studio closures explained
• Helldivers 2’s big Xbox move
• The mystery behind Minds Eye

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We’re diving headfirst into the chaos of Top Game Lists — why do they spark such wild arguments, and what makes ranking a racing game above a shooter feel so weird? Plus, we break down the news of The Alters developers tapping into AI tools, and what that means for the future of game design. As always, we’ll hit a few more surprises along the way. Tune in for honest takes, deep dives, and a healthy dose of fun.

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Mindeye Fails, Xbox Handhelds, Gamesfest Best In this week’s episode of **The Best Gaming Podcast**, Karak steers the hype train straight through three of the hottest (and occasionally smoldering) stories in gaming:**🎭 Minds Eye’s Meltdown** – From sky-high expectations to glitch-infested reality, we unpack why Build A Rocket Boy’s debutstumbled so badly that Sony is green-lighting refunds and the devs are issuing public apologies.**🎮 The Vanishing Xbox Handheld** – Remember those whispers of a first-party Xbox portable? Insiders now say the project’s been shelved as Microsoft pivots to Asus’s ROG Xbox Ally line and doubles down on Windows-based portables instead of a true console-on-the-go.**🎆 Summer Game Fest 2025 Wrap-Up** – We rapid-fire through the biggest reveals and surprise moments: Resident Evil Requiem, The Outer Worlds 2, Mortal Shell II, and more, sorting the genuine show-stoppers from the filler trailers in record time. Buckle up for sharp takes, a few laughs, and the straight-shooting analysis you count on—no sponsorship strings attached.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5zKbGokI0oI6SeZrHTfJjA/joinEach Friday ACG and Jonny from https://www.twitch.tv/jonnyplayslive get together to discuss games, life, books, movies and everything else. New home of the ACG Best Gaming PodcastFollow me on Twitter for reviews and info @jeremypenter-JOIN the ACG Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/ACGVids/ https://www.patreon.com/AngryCentaurGam