This week's episode is all about news! Darren, Chris and Luke look at Rockstar's Union busting, Square Enix's use of gen AI and Valve's new lineup or hardware.

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News:

RockStar Union Busting

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/iwgb-accuses-rockstar-of-union-busting-following-reported-dismissal-of-over-30-employees

PS5 Cross Buy

https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-5-cross-buy-graphic-spotted-sparking-hope-that-sony-will-finally-introduce-dual-ps5-and-pc-purchases

Square Enix and AI

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/square-enix-wants-to-use-gen-ai-to-automate-70-percent-of-qa-and-debugging-by-late-2027

The New Valve Hardware

https://www.polygon.com/valve-new-hardware-steam-machine-frame-controller/

Darren, Andrew and Craig get on the mics to discuss, what was meant to be an episode on the games that defined them, but it quickly turned into a fiery debate on remastered games in the gaming industry. Don't worry, we're all still friends! So if you're interested in what our strong opinions are on remastered games, listen in!

FYI - Our debate was so fiery that the mics took a beating. We've done our best to manage the sound quality on this one but we're sorry its not up to the usual standard!

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Darren and Chris talk GOTY nominees as they come fresh off the press from Geoff Keighley himself! Which 6 games from 2025 make it to the coveted spot to be in with a chance to win Game of the Year?

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