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After reminiscing about the past last week, Ben and Steve redirect their gaze to the future.

Welcome to Friendly Fire Show 223, Stevivor's long-running weekly video games podcast!

Here's what our show covered this week:

Welcome

• (0:00) This is the second pre-recorded show in a row while Steve's in Indonesia!

Next-gen consoles are being planned

• (1:40) Next-gen consoles aren't expected until 2027

Does a game need to be complete/polished to be released?

• (8:40) Pokemon Scarlet and Violetsold 10 million copies in three days
• Also discussed: Saints Row's woes (and Volition's move to Gearbox), the plight of Cyberpunk 2077, Sonic Frontiers essentially launching in early access, and more

See you back next week for a regularly scheduled Wednesday night recording!

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