Those rumored Microsoft and Xbox layoffs have happened, and it's not great. The news of Backyard Baseball '01 coming soon doesn't shake off the sting, and The Echo Paradox doesn't help. Also, did you know that The Alters used some generative AI and didn't have an AI disclaimer on Steam?

CHAPTERS

• (00:00:00) Intro
• (00:01:30) News - Microsoft and Xbox layoffs lead to a closed studio, project cancellations, and sweeping reductions
• (00:38:20) Neil Druckmann focusing on Naughty Dog responsibilities, leaving HBO's The Last of Us TV show
• (00:44:45) Backyard Baseball '01 Remaster coming July 8th on Steam and mobile platforms, MLB license confirmed
• (00:51:22) Games - The Echo Paradox
• (01:12:10) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• (01:13:30) The Alters used generative AI text, but it doesn't have an AI disclaimer on Steam
• (01:20:30) Wrap up and upcoming

It's another one of those dang video game podcasts! Let's talk about The Alters, the VR headset that is now an Xbox, and why people are having detached Joy-Cons by holding their Switch 2 consoles in a specific way in the first episode of the Bold Prompt Cast!

CHAPTERS

• (00:00:00) Intro
• (00:06:30) Games: The Alters | PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S
• (00:29:30) News: Microsoft layoffs incoming
• (00:35:20) Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition
• (00:43:45) Games leaving Netflix on July 14
• (00:50:50) Dbrand Killswitch 2 cases and the Joy Con detachment issues
• (01:02:00) Jurassic World Evolution 3 no longer uses gen-AI for scientist portraits
• (01:02:55) Everybody's Golf Hot Shots to use gen-AI for tree and leaf textures
• (01:05:25) Wrap up and upcoming