M2 Podcast

This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down major power shifts and mounting pressures across the gaming industry. Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma as the new CEO of Xbox following the departures of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, signaling a strategic reset as the company looks to redefine the brand beyond consoles. Meanwhile, a surge in global DRAM and NAND memory prices—driven largely by AI infra...

In this week’s M2 Podcast, we dive into the latest shakeups and innovations in gaming. We cover Hasbro’s closure of Atomic Arcade, the North Carolina studio behind a G.I. Joe title, and the ripple effects on employees and the franchise. We also explore creative ways to play classic games on modern devices, including a hands-on look at GameSir’s Pocket Taco, a $35 controller that transforms your ph...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we unpack mounting pressure across the gaming industry from multiple angles. Over 1,200 Ubisoft developers have gone on strike in Paris and Milan, protesting sweeping layoffs, studio closures, stalled pay growth, and new restrictions on remote work—raising serious questions about leadership and long-term stability at one of gaming’s biggest publishers. We also examine...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down a turbulent stretch for the games industry, starting with Ubisoft employees publicly calling for CEO Yves Guillemot’s resignation amid layoffs, studio closures, and a growing trust crisis inside the company. We also shift to the fun side of gaming with new details on Star Wars: Galactic Racer, including the confirmed return of high-speed podracing and a m...

On this episode of M2 Podcast, we dig into the shifting power dynamics shaping the video game industry in 2026. We break down U.S. lawmakers urging federal regulators to closely examine the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts amid growing labor concerns, alongside new data revealing that nearly one-third of U.S. game industry workers have faced layoffs in the past two years. We also look at...

This week’s episode covers a wide range of major developments across the gaming industry, starting with a brief disruption at Rockstar North after a boiler malfunction prompted emergency services to secure minor structural damage, an incident the studio quickly confirmed caused no injuries and did not impact ongoing GTA 6 development. The discussion then shifts to Gears of War: E-Day, with develop...

This week on M2 Podcast, we break down the chaos surrounding Rainbow Six Siege after a massive hack flooded the game with billions in in-game currency and forced Ubisoft to take servers offline. We also take a close look at 8BitDo’s new Ultimate 3E controller, an officially licensed Xbox peripheral that looks like the Elite Series 3 Microsoft never released. On the business side of gaming, we disc...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down a packed slate of industry shifts and major announcements. Xbox architect Jason Ronald hints that 2026 will be a milestone year as the brand approaches its 25th anniversary, fueling speculation around new hardware and ecosystem updates. Tomb Raider is officially confirmed for The Game Awards, with fans eager to see Crystal Dynamics’ long-awaited next chap...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down a massive shake-up across the gaming industry. Micron officially shuts down its Crucial consumer RAM brand as AI demand overwhelms the memory market, leaving PC builders wondering what’s next. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 faces disappointing player numbers across consoles and PC, raising big questions about franchise fatigue. Bungie resolves the Marathon con...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into the wild state of PC hardware as RAM prices skyrocket so dramatically that some stores are selling memory like market-price seafood. We also break down Steam’s first-ever Black Friday sale and the standout discounts across major retailers, from PS5 Pro deals to Nintendo and Xbox bargains. Ubisoft somehow insists Beyond Good & Evil 2 is still alive—and...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down some of the biggest stories in gaming. We dive into the unlikely seven-year journey behind Dispatch, the indie superhero hit that skyrocketed past one million sales in just ten days. We also look at Honeycomb Aeronautical’s new Echo Aviation Controller, a compact flight-sim device built for PC pilots with limited desk space. Then we get into why more game...

In this episode, we break down a packed week in gaming news. Valve has unveiled a trio of new hardware—the Steam Frame, Steam Machine, and a redesigned Steam Controller—aiming to build a full Steam-powered ecosystem for 2026. Rockstar has delayed Grand Theft Auto VI yet again, pushing the long-awaited release to November 2026 in pursuit of extra polish. Meanwhile, Arc Raiders continues its explosi...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we explore major shifts and surprises across the gaming world. Halo: Campaign Evolved is making its long-awaited return with a full Unreal Engine 5 remake — complete with reimagined visuals, modernized gameplay, and even a debut on PlayStation 5. We then dive into Arc Raiders, a new extraction shooter that breaks the genre’s grim formula by focusing on fun and creative...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we cover a shake-up at Remedy Entertainment as longtime CEO Tero Virtala steps down just weeks after the studio’s profit warning following FBC: Firebreak’s disappointing sales. We also look at former Battlefield 6 creative director Marcus Lehto’s frustration with EA’s uneven crediting of Ridgeline Games’ former developers. Microsoft is once again teasing the future of...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into Microsoft’s bumpy entry into handheld gaming with the Xbox Ally and Ally X — Windows-powered devices that feel more like PCs in disguise than true Xbox consoles. We also break down EA’s latest crackdown as Battlefield 6 bans Cronus Zen users across PC and console in a major anti-cheat move. Finally, Ubisoft surprises fans by resurrecting Splinter Cell: Pan...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we’re diving into some of the strangest and boldest moves in gaming. Ubisoft reportedly canceled an Assassin’s Creed game set during the American Civil War amid political concerns and backlash over Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Meanwhile, Battlefield 6 surprises players with a fully playable physical copy that requires no installation, something almost unheard of today. We...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest gaming and tech shake-ups making headlines. EA is set to go private in a massive $55 billion buyout backed by Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, raising questions about the future of franchises like Madden and Battlefield. We also explore Apple’s quirky new AirPods-controlled game,...

This week on the M2 Podcast we break down Microsoft’s surprise Xbox price hike coming in October, dig into the mixed community reactions to Steam’s freshly overhauled storefront, and run through every major reveal from PlayStation’s September State of Play—including bloody new Wolverine gameplay, Housemarque’s Saros release date, and a first look at the Battlefield 6 campaign. Whether you’re follo...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest gaming announcements and hardware reveals of the season. Microsoft’s new Xbox full-screen mode for handheld Windows devices has leaked early, giving ROG Ally and similar PCs a true console-style interface. Logitech and McLaren team up for sleek, papaya-orange sim-racing gear, including a high-end cockpit, wheel, and headset for serious...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we cover a wide range of gaming headlines and hardware news. Microsoft is turning the backseat into a gaming lounge with Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to select LG-powered cars. Nintendo scores another legal win as a Switch modder is ordered to pay $2 million for piracy. Former Bethesda exec Pete Hines weighs in on subscription services, warning that Game Pass is “worth jac...

In this episode of the M2 Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest stories shaking up the gaming world this week. Blizzard has officially taken legal action against Turtle WoW, marking the end of an era for one of the most popular World of Warcraft private servers. Meanwhile, No Man’s Sky is soaring again, with its Voyagers update pulling in the highest player counts since launch in 2016. Over in...

On this week’s episode of the M2 Podcast, we cover some of the biggest headlines in gaming. We start with Abxylute’s wild new 3D handheld, built with Intel and Tencent, featuring an 11-inch glasses-free 3D screen and detachable controllers. Next, we look at Battlefield 2042’s surprising resurgence as fans eagerly await Battlefield 6. We also dive into Activision’s decision to roll back cosmetic ca...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into a big shift at Bungie as longtime CEO Pete Parsons steps down, passing leadership to Justin Truman, who promises to guide both Destiny 2 and Marathon into the future. We also look at Hyperkin’s upcoming DualSense-inspired Xbox controller, finally launching this fall after years of anticipation. And of course, we break down the biggest reveals from gamescom...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we’re breaking down some of the biggest stories shaking up the gaming world. Krafton fires back at a lawsuit from Subnautica 2’s former leads, accusing them of abandoning their roles and chasing a payout they “haven’t earned.” Over in the FPS arena, Battlefield 6”s Javelin anti-cheat has already blocked a staggering 330,000 cheat attempts in just two days, while both *...

This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into the highs, lows, and head-scratchers shaping the gaming industry right now. Despite a $300 million loss from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Multiversus, WB Games is doubling down on live service games with a mysterious new DC-based title. Microsoft begins rolling out age verification for Xbox users in the UK, hinting at wider global implementat...