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  • Game Pass Shake-Up and EA’s $55B Buyout S6E35

    Game Pass Shake-Up and EA’s $55B Buyout S6E35
    Oct 3 2025

    This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest gaming and tech shake-ups making headlines. EA is set to go private in a massive $55 billion buyout backed by Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, raising questions about the future of franchises like Madden and Battlefield. We also explore Apple’s quirky new AirPods-controlled game, RidePods, which turns your head movements into a motorcycle racing controller. On top of that, Microsoft has restructured its Xbox Game Pass tiers, hiking Ultimate to $29.99 while expanding libraries, perks, and cloud access across all plans. Whether it’s corporate power moves, creative new tech experiments, or the ongoing subscription wars, this episode covers how gaming is rapidly changing on every front.

    0:00 Intro

    0:49 Update

    15:19 $55 billion EA buyout hands Madden over to investors including Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner https://tinyurl.com/4fa9crnx

    24:36 RidePods is the first iPhone game you control with AirPods https://tinyurl.com/4hvzbkr2

    39:20 Microsoft revamps Xbox Game Pass plans and hikes Ultimate to $29.99 a month https://tinyurl.com/ynsxwf9v

    1:15:43 Outro


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    1 h et 18 min
  • Xbox Prices Climb, Steam Gets a Makeover, and PlayStation Drops Big Reveals S6E34

    Xbox Prices Climb, Steam Gets a Makeover, and PlayStation Drops Big Reveals S6E34
    Sep 26 2025

    This week on the M2 Podcast we break down Microsoft’s surprise Xbox price hike coming in October, dig into the mixed community reactions to Steam’s freshly overhauled storefront, and run through every major reveal from PlayStation’s September State of Play—including bloody new Wolverine gameplay, Housemarque’s Saros release date, and a first look at the Battlefield 6 campaign. Whether you’re following the latest console costs, debating Valve’s new UI, or counting the days until Marvel’s mutant makes his debut, we’ve got you covered.

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    0:45 Update

    15:00 Steam's new store look https://tinyurl.com/4wuwdftv

    25:04 Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles https://tinyurl.com/yfy3jx34 39:47 State of Play September 2025 https://tinyurl.com/4rwe27fh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QcEoGC51ZY

    1:08:00 Outro

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    1 h et 13 min
  • Xbox Handheld Leaks, Logitech x McLaren Gear, and Nintendo Direct Surprises S6E33

    Xbox Handheld Leaks, Logitech x McLaren Gear, and Nintendo Direct Surprises S6E33
    Sep 19 2025

    This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest gaming announcements and hardware reveals of the season. Microsoft’s new Xbox full-screen mode for handheld Windows devices has leaked early, giving ROG Ally and similar PCs a true console-style interface. Logitech and McLaren team up for sleek, papaya-orange sim-racing gear, including a high-end cockpit, wheel, and headset for serious virtual drivers. And Nintendo’s September Direct was packed with surprises: Super Mario Galaxy games and a new movie, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s release date, a physical Virtual Boy for Switch, Pokémon Pokopia, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and dozens more titles headed to both Switch and Switch 2.
    0:00 Intro

    0:45 Update10:32 Microsoft’s new Xbox mode on Windows https://tinyurl.com/39ff5nh2

    21:51 Logitech unveils McLaren-branded sim racing https://tinyurl.com/466jad3k

    34:05 Nintendo Direct September 2025 https://tinyurl.com/4hzmxrxw

    1:05:05 Outro

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    1 h et 7 min
  • Game Pass Cars, Switch Modders, Xgimi Projectors S6E32

    Game Pass Cars, Switch Modders, Xgimi Projectors S6E32
    Sep 12 2025

    This week on the M2 Podcast, we cover a wide range of gaming headlines and hardware news. Microsoft is turning the backseat into a gaming lounge with Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to select LG-powered cars. Nintendo scores another legal win as a Switch modder is ordered to pay $2 million for piracy. Former Bethesda exec Pete Hines weighs in on subscription services, warning that Game Pass is “worth jack s***” without real support for developers. And for players chasing massive screens and minimal lag, Xgimi unveils its ultra-bright Horizon 20 projectors built with gamers in mind.

    0:00 Intro

    1:06 Updates

    11:45 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers Can Soon Play Games In Their Cars https://tinyurl.com/6mz7ka86

    19:39 Nintendo Switch modder ordered to pay $2 million in piracy lawsuit https://tinyurl.com/3yu3cy9v

    26:32 Former Bethesda Exec Says Gaming Subscription Services 'Worth Jack S***' Without Proper Support for Game Developers https://tinyurl.com/63j88uwf

    43:39 Xgimi’s incredibly bright 4K projector targets daytime gamers https://tinyurl.com/y4jvah3u

    57:28 Outro

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    59 min
  • Blizzard Strikes, No Man’s Sky Peaks, Steam Locks Content, Star Citizen Aims High S6E31

    Blizzard Strikes, No Man’s Sky Peaks, Steam Locks Content, Star Citizen Aims High S6E31
    Sep 5 2025

    In this episode of the M2 Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest stories shaking up the gaming world this week. Blizzard has officially taken legal action against Turtle WoW, marking the end of an era for one of the most popular World of Warcraft private servers. Meanwhile, No Man’s Sky is soaring again, with its Voyagers update pulling in the highest player counts since launch in 2016. Over in the UK, Steam has introduced new age verification requirements in preparation for the Online Safety Act. And finally, after 14 years of development and nearly $860 million in crowdfunding, Star Citizen’s director is setting sky-high expectations for Squadron 42, hoping it can rival GTA 6 as one of the biggest launches of 2026.

    0:00 Intro

    1:06 Updates

    12:00 Blizzard Lawsuit https://tinyurl.com/2p9khd76

    22:03 No Man's Sky's Voyagers Update https://tinyurl.com/59hpvfd8

    30:09 Steam now requires age verification https://tinyurl.com/456a7ydx

    47:27 Star Citizen director hopes on single-player spin-off https://tinyurl.com/yw7w6n53

    1:07:53 Outro

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    1 h et 11 min
  • D Handhelds, Battlefield’s Comeback, and Call of Duty’s Reset S6E30

    D Handhelds, Battlefield’s Comeback, and Call of Duty’s Reset S6E30
    Aug 29 2025

    On this week’s episode of the M2 Podcast, we cover some of the biggest headlines in gaming. We start with Abxylute’s wild new 3D handheld, built with Intel and Tencent, featuring an 11-inch glasses-free 3D screen and detachable controllers. Next, we look at Battlefield 2042’s surprising resurgence as fans eagerly await Battlefield 6. We also dive into Activision’s decision to roll back cosmetic carryover in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, aiming to restore the series’ unique identity. Finally, we discuss Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot being summoned to French court in connection with an ongoing harassment trial.

    0:00 Intro

    1:15 Updates

    8:22 Abxylute 3D handheld from Intel and Tencent Games https://tinyurl.com/4fm64zew

    17:04 Battlefield 2042 is Going Nuts https://tinyurl.com/bdds35ee

    29:00 Activision finally acknowledges Call of Duty skins problem https://tinyurl.com/d3ucnpsk

    41:20 Ubisoft CEO summoned to appear before French court https://tinyurl.com/z8r4kntr

    56:38 Outro

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    59 min
  • Gamescom 2025, Bungie Future S6E29

    Gamescom 2025, Bungie Future S6E29
    Aug 22 2025

    This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into a big shift at Bungie as longtime CEO Pete Parsons steps down, passing leadership to Justin Truman, who promises to guide both Destiny 2 and Marathon into the future. We also look at Hyperkin’s upcoming DualSense-inspired Xbox controller, finally launching this fall after years of anticipation. And of course, we break down the biggest reveals from gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, including fresh looks at Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Resident Evil: Requiem, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and much more.

    0:00 Intro

    0:56 Updates

    9:35 Passing the Torch https://tinyurl.com/7j9p3buu

    30:31 Hyperkin’s DualSense-inspired Xbox controller https://tinyurl.com/3drkus9d

    37:33 Gamescom 2025: Everything Announced https://tinyurl.com/5x3us35c

    1:17:21 Outro

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    1 h et 22 min
  • Battlefield 6, EA Javelin, Secure Boot, 8bitdo S6E28

    Battlefield 6, EA Javelin, Secure Boot, 8bitdo S6E28
    Aug 15 2025

    This week on the M2 Podcast, we’re breaking down some of the biggest stories shaking up the gaming world. Krafton fires back at a lawsuit from Subnautica 2’s former leads, accusing them of abandoning their roles and chasing a payout they “haven’t earned.” Over in the FPS arena, Battlefield 6”s Javelin anti-cheat has already blocked a staggering 330,000 cheat attempts in just two days, while both *Call of Duty* and Battlefield 6 prepare to require Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 to fight hackers—sparking debates about performance and player choice. We wrap up with a look at 8BitDo’s first wireless Xbox controller, a gorgeous Rare 40th Anniversary Edition packed with nostalgic Easter eggs for longtime fans.

    0:00 Intro

    1:11 Updates

    10:32 Ex-Subnautica 2 Leads' Lawsuit https://tinyurl.com/mtzbjscy

    20:37 330,000 Cheat Attempts in Battlefield 6 https://tinyurl.com/4xbk589f

    38:11 Call of Duty and Battlefield 6 require Secure Boot https://tinyurl.com/mvjcptbx

    49:22 8BitDo’s first wireless Xbox controller https://tinyurl.com/553t9zpy

    59:15 Outro


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