This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest shifts the gaming industry has seen in years. We discuss the lawsuit accusing Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron of manipulating RAM supply and how soaring memory costs are driving up prices for Xbox consoles, PCs, and gaming hardware across the board. We also break down the growing fight over digital ownership as publishers argue private game servers are piracy while consumer advocates push to preserve purchased games. Then we examine Sony's decision to end physical PlayStation game discs in 2028, Microsoft's rumored all-digital Xbox future, and whether Nintendo could become the last major platform keeping physical games alive. It's a deep dive into where gaming is headed—and what these changes mean for players, collectors, and the future of game ownership. 0:00 Intro0:50 Updates06:50 RAM manufacturers have been sued https://tinyurl.com/5rhbyn3v 16:25 The video game industry told lawmakers private servers are illegal piracy https://tinyurl.com/2e7z5nfa 29:30 disc production ending in January 2028 for PlayStation consoles https://tinyurl.com/k3t6x7m9 38:40 Nintendo May Be The Last Bastion Of Physical Games https://tinyurl.com/43w3eskm 49:30 Outro LEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down Microsoft's shocking Xbox price increases that push the Series X to nearly $800 and what it means for the future of console gaming. We also dive into Rockstar's controversial GTA 6 Ultimate Edition, where exclusive in-game shops are locked behind a $100 price tag, sparking debate across the gaming community. Plus, Epic Games reveals it has paid over $1 billion to creators through Fortnite's Unreal Editor ecosystem, highlighting the growing power of user-generated content. Finally, we discuss Valve's new Steam Machine, its premium design, console-level performance, and whether PC gaming may become the best alternative as console prices continue to climb. Join us as we explore the changing economics of gaming and what these industry shifts mean for players going forward. 0:00 Intro1:55 Update8:52 Microsoft Announces Price Rises for Xbox Series X and S https://tinyurl.com/2j4x5623 23:38 Epic Games Has Paid Out Over $1 Billion to Indie Creators https://tinyurl.com/ynkzf6ht 28:49 ‘GTA 6’ Is Putting In-Game Stores Behind A $100 Paywall https://tinyurl.com/2ff4yvjf 41:13 Steam Machine: Beautiful Hardware, Console Performance https://tinyurl.com/3r742r73 59:00 OutroLEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down one of the biggest weeks in gaming news. We discuss reports that Xbox may have already planned to split from Ninja Theory despite revealing Senua at the Xbox Games Showcase, raising questions about Microsoft's studio strategy. We also take a look at Empulse, the new Titanfall-inspired shooter hoping to win back player trust after the rocky launch of Splitgate 2. On the industry side, Capcom reveals why its team-first development philosophy has fueled one of gaming's biggest success stories, and we debate whether other publishers should follow suit. Finally, we dive into the massive anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI as Rockstar officially announces preorder dates, setting the stage for what could become the biggest game launch in entertainment history. Join us as we separate the hype from reality and explore what these stories mean for the future of gaming. 0:00 Intro0:51 Updates11:54 Report: Xbox Planned To 'Sunset Or Split With' Ninja Theory  https://tinyurl.com/3x2vz7kw 23:11 We’re never getting Titanfall 3 but the next best thing is here https://tinyurl.com/mrywfzte 34:40 Capcom: Betting On Teams Instead Of Visionaries Changed The Company https://tinyurl.com/e6shva38 45:11 Rockstar confirms when GTA 6 preorders go live https://tinyurl.com/4by79dv2 58:08 OutroLEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down one of the biggest weeks in gaming as Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase, and Nintendo Direct all brought major heat. We dive into Xbox’s stacked lineup featuring Persona 6, Spyro: A Realm Beyond, Gears of War: E-Day, and a first look at Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ mode, while Nintendo shocked fans with the long-rumored Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Kingdom Hearts 4, and a loaded Switch 2 roadmap. We also recap Summer Game Fest’s biggest reveals, from Resident Evil Veronica and Final Fantasy VII Revelation to TMNT: The Last Ronin, Guild Wars 3, and the surprise return of Cuphead. With nonstop reveals and major franchises making a comeback, we ask the big question: are we entering gaming’s next golden era?0:00 Intro0:37 Update12:18 Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 https://tinyurl.com/2tw8k3xj34:51 Everything Announced at Nintendo Direct June 2026 https://tinyurl.com/mra3d36j 53:38 Everything Announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2026 https://tinyurl.com/mr3buu3k 01:03:50 Outro LEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

This week on the podcast, we dive into Embracer Group’s redemption arc—or at least its attempt at one—as CEO Phil Rogers asks gamers and developers to trust the company again after years of studio closures, layoffs, and controversial acquisitions, while still leaving the door open for future buyouts. We also break down the growing movement inside the Destiny 2 community as players rally to shatter concurrent player records in a last-ditch message to Sony and Bungie following news that major support for the game is ending. Plus, we unpack the biggest reveals from PlayStation’s June State of Play, including God of War: Laufey, Marvel’s Wolverine, and surprise sequels, before looking ahead to the packed Summer Game Fest 2026 schedule and the announcements that could define the next year of gaming.0:00 Intro1:07 Updates13:09 CEO Wants You All To Trust Embracer https://tinyurl.com/2wym47s9 21:14 ‘Destiny 2’ Players Try To Break Playercount https://tinyurl.com/mr2bp6dc 32:48 PlayStation's State of Play June 2026 https://tinyurl.com/yrfzcc92 1:05:30 Summer Game Fest Complete 2026 guide https://tinyurl.com/bbb63xr7 1:17:21 OutroLEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

This week on the podcast, we break down one of the biggest surprises in gaming as The Witcher 3 gets a brand-new expansion, Songs of the Past, a full 11 years after launch—raising questions about what it means for The Witcher 4 timeline and CD Projekt Red’s long-term strategy. We also dive into Valve’s controversial Steam Deck price hike, discussing whether the beloved handheld is pricing itself out of its sweet spot and what it could mean for the future of the rumored Steam Machine. Then, we explore Warhorse Studios’ ambitious open-world Lord of the Rings RPG, why Kingdom Come: Deliverance fans should be excited, and whether this could finally be the immersive Middle-earth game fans have always wanted. Finally, we close with 007: First Light, the highest-rated James Bond game in nearly three decades, and whether IO Interactive may have just built the future of Bond gaming.0:00 Intro0:41 Update15:08 ‘The Witcher 3’ Revealed Expansion https://tinyurl.com/27ntd8tu 25:55 Steam Deck Price Increase Announced by Valve https://tinyurl.com/4m2apnmf 38:53 Lord of the Rings Open World RPG https://tinyurl.com/3h935kf8 47:21 007: First Light is the Highest-Rated James Bond Game in 30 Years https://tinyurl.com/fw3tssd6 55:18 OutroLEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

In this episode, we break down Bungie’s ambitious long-term roadmap for Marathon as the studio attempts to reverse declining player numbers with new PvE modes, casual-friendly experiences, and major progression overhauls aimed at broadening the game’s audience. We also dive into Ubisoft turning Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced into a real-world $500,000 pirate treasure hunt, Rockstar fans speculating about an imminent GTA 6 trailer after Best Buy’s pre-order leak, and Blizzard officially bringing Overwatch heroes into Fortnite in one of the biggest crossover events of the year. From extraction shooters evolving under pressure to gaming’s growing obsession with live-service engagement and blockbuster marketing spectacles, this episode covers the biggest shifts shaping the industry right now. 0:00 Intro1:08 Update8:28 Marathon Reveals Blueprint https://tinyurl.com/cyrej3up 17:39 Black Flag Resynced Has a Real-Life Treasure Hunt https://tinyurl.com/4mc76zbf 32:18 GTA 6 pre-orders next week https://tinyurl.com/3ppm4u4f 40:16 Overwatch is officially coming to Fortnite https://tinyurl.com/nhdtx42z 50:46 OutroLEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

This week’s episode dives into a massive shakeup across the gaming industry, from Microsoft rolling out a new controller-focused “Xbox Mode” for Windows 11 while simultaneously shutting down Copilot AI development on Xbox in an effort to refocus the brand. We also break down Valve’s chaotic Steam Controller launch, the new anti-scalper reservation system, and why demand for PC gaming hardware is exploding again. On the culture side, Twitch unexpectedly changes its rules to allow randomized video chat games like Omoggle, igniting a bizarre new era of livestream “mogging” competitions and viral creator moments. The episode explores how platform holders are scrambling to redefine gaming ecosystems, community engagement, and hardware strategy in 2026’s rapidly shifting industry landscape.0:00 Intro1:25 Updates14:56 Valve commits to restocking its Steam Controller https://tinyurl.com/5cp6ztbs 24:38 Steam Machine Price Reportedly Leaked https://tinyurl.com/muc26aub 36:49 Streamers Can Mog Each Other https://tinyurl.com/4pz3ydhw 58:44 Microsoft ends Copilot AI https://tinyurl.com/5nje5rz4 1:12:15 OutroLEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

This episode explores how platform boundaries continue to blur as Microsoft rolls out Xbox Mode to Windows 11, pushing a more console-like experience onto PC ecosystems and tightening the integration with Game Pass. Meanwhile, Valve re-enters the hardware space with a redesigned Steam Controller, signaling continued investment in hybrid PC-console playstyles despite broader hardware supply challenges. On the peripherals front, Turtle Beach experiments with bold (and controversial) design choices in high-end gaming mice, raising questions about usability versus innovation. Finally, we look at how gaming IP continues to expand beyond traditional formats, with the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie drawing from multiple entries in the franchise—highlighting a broader trend of games evolving into cross-media entertainment ecosystems.0:00 Intro1:11 Updates14:29 Xbox Mode on Windows 11 PCs https://tinyurl.com/upe9jnmtc 25:37 Valve's Steam Machine might be delayed https://tinyurl.com/ms6x99ap 39:42 Turtle Beach's new mouse is giving the ick https://tinyurl.com/4y73vame 49:29 The Zelda Movie Is Pulling From Many Games https://tinyurl.com/h9hkp7xa 1:03:02 OutroLEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

This episode dives into the evolving priorities shaping the gaming industry, from Bungie shifting more developers to Marathon as Destiny 2 struggles with declining content, to Microsoft adjusting its Game Pass strategy with price cuts and a more flexible release model. We also cover the growing hype—and leaks—around Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, showing how legacy IP continues to anchor the market, alongside controversy in competitive gaming as The Pokémon Company stands firm on a disputed esports ruling. Altogether, the episode explores how studios are balancing player expectations, monetization strategies, and long-term sustainability in an increasingly volatile landscape.0:00 Intro1:06 Update10:20 Xbox Game Pass price cuts https://tinyurl.com/yxthwvhn 26:46 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced worldwide reveal announced https://tinyurl.com/2f9h7f7r 39:10 Pokémon Pro Player Penalties are weird https://tinyurl.com/3nr6dupc 52:00 More Bungie Devs On ‘Marathon’ Than ‘Destiny 2’ Now https://tinyurl.com/479tuxfj 1:07:19 OutroLEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta