Episode Details

Lotus, Niki, and John recovered from Summer Game Fest 2026 and reconvened (in home studios, not John's car) to discuss an extremely busy news week, including Xbox preparing major layoffs, Nintendo Direct revealing the Ocarina of Time remake, and more information dropping about Pokemon Go and its role in data gathering for defense purposes.

00:00:00 Intro & how waffle fries are made

Go to nogamesforgenocide.com to learn more about the BDS movement and Microsoft's continued role in the ongoing atrocities in Gaza.

00:08:20 Asha Sharma writes memo to Xbox staff; heavy layoffs reported

00:25:00 Xbox console exclusives are returning

00:37:30 Lotus' 50 most anticipated indies from the week's showcases

00:40:10 Nintendo Direct reveals Ocarina of Time remake; is Nintendo bored?

00:47:10 Kingdom Hearts IV is here and looks like it looks

00:49:00 Final Fantasy Resonance strips the gacha out of mobile game inspiration

00:52:00 God of War Laufey creates an interesting branch for the series

00:55:37 How do waffle fries work? (part 2)

00:56:38 RGG wants to explore what Tupac's life could've been in Stranger Than Heaven

01:01:17 PlayerUnknown facing layoffs

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