Show notes
Xbox is staying in the hardware and exclusives business, PlayStation has no “major existing franchise titles” this year, and Nintendo’s next console is reportedly delayed to 2025. Sam and Kaitlyn break down the state of the first parties and what their strategies mean for major gaming franchises, as well as share their favorite (and least favorite) media from the Presidents' Day weekend. Timecodes: Games/stories discussed:GamesRadar+ – Xbox Podcast - everything announced at the Future of Xbox event IGN – Sony Will Not Release Any New Major Existing PlayStation Franchise Titles Before April 2025IGN – When the PlayStation 6 Might Be ReleasedVGC – Sources: Nintendo Switch 2 will now launch in 2025Bloomberg – Nintendo Is Telling Game Publishers Switch 2 Will Be DelayedCNBC – Nintendo shares fall nearly 6% after report that the Switch 2 will be delayed until 2025 Media discussed:Dante’s Inferno – #EAFail: the absolute worst (best?) PR campaign in gaming | Ars TechnicaAnyone But YouArgylle The BeekeeperUpgradedAll of Us StrangersDream ScenarioCluelessChain-Gang All-StarsThe Taste of ThingsFollow the podcast on Twitter and YouTube @RealTimeStrats, and email us questions at [email protected]. Follow Kaitlyn and Sam on social media @KaitlynRedWing and @SamScotMosher respectively.

