Welcome to Episode 115 of the Pre Patch Podcast!
This week in what we're playing, Bill dives into the world of FF7 Rebirth.
And in the news this week, the boys cover a swath of amazing topics:
- Excitement stirs as a new Ghost Recon game is leaked, promising a fresh setting and FPS gameplay.
- PUBG makes waves with announcements of moving to Unreal Engine 5, introducing destructible environments, and continuing crackdowns on cheaters.
- Siege fans rejoice as Season 9 details are unveiled in an action-packed trailer.
- Insomniac's canceled Spider-Man 2 multiplayer trailer surfaces, leaving fans curious about what could have been.
- Deviation Games faces closure before shipping their debut game, a partnership with PlayStation.
- Starbreeze sees a shakeup as the CEO steps down after issues with Payday 3.
- The gaming world mourns the loss of Dragon Ball creator, leaving an indelible mark on pop culture.
- Xbox Partner Preview offers a sneak peek into the future of gaming on the platform.
- Yuzu Emulator settles a lawsuit with Nintendo for a hefty sum of 2.4 million.
- Steam combats scammers peddling fake games under various developer names, resulting in the removal of over 800 titles.
- Embracer Group makes headlines with the sale of a significant portion of Saber Interactive for around 500 million.
- Epic Games' Tim Sweeney sparks controversy by calling Steam "assholes," prompting a cheeky response from Valve's COO.
And of course, we end the show off with a few quick hits:
- Joker joins the fray as a playable character in SSKJL on March 28th.
- Get ready for the Ghost of Tsushima PC release on May 16th.
- Multiverses gears up for an official launch in May, promising an exciting crossover experience.
So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this!
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