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Episode 156 of PandTha Talks: GTA 6's Collector's Edition, Xbox's radical reset, and the PS5 rental scheme. This episode contains strong language and is marked explicit. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Check out our Socials and YouTube here!   pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree  

PandTha Talks returns with WARDOGS’ officially announced 1.25 million copies sold, the hosts’ notional £46.24 million consumer-price calculation (gross, not profit or studio take-home), PlayStation ending its collaboration on PHYSINT as Xbox becomes the project’s new partner/publisher, and a GTA VI 30 FPS debate that remains rumour and commentary—not an official technical specification. Also discu...

Hello Games says No Man’s Sky has received more than 40 major updates across its first decade, while WARDOGS asks players not to buy before considering its risks. Plus Sensor Tower’s GTA 6 preorder estimates, a disputed Hit & Run return, the unofficial Prey Coop mod, the Senate Roblox inquiry and Torn Banner’s No More Room in Hell 2 version 1.0 release. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Check...

GTA 6’s Netflix strategy, the reported 2027 DRAM/HBM allocation crunch, Unity’s latest quarter, Crimson Desert’s roadmap, Japan’s warning over Japanese game and anime imagery, and the week’s other gaming-industry stories. Claims from reports remain qualified. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Check out our Socials and YouTube here!   pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree  

Is PlayStation heading towards an all-digital future—and what would players lose if physical games disappear? Rory and Will examine Sony's reported 2028 disc-production plans, then break down Xbox's hardware-revenue decline and MindsEye's troubled multiplayer update. Episode 152 also covers leadership changes at Facepunch, Crimson Desert's economy, Steam Machine reservations, a...

Xbox has announced the largest restructure in its history, including approximately 3,200 job reductions and four studios leaving Xbox under new management. Rory and Will examine Xbox’s explanation, its lower margins, management structure and what independence could mean for studios such as Double Fine. The episode also covers Steam’s estimated revenue, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Kingdom...

A PC gamer has turned Steam games into physical SSD cartridges, complete with printed cases and an automatic launch script. Rory and Will discuss whether the idea could become a genuine physical-media option for PC players and collectors. The episode also covers Black Ops 2 outperforming newer Call of Duty releases on PS5, Steam Machine pricing, the Steam Controller, Marathon’s very short “era,” P...

🎙️ PandTha Talks – Episode 149 | Sony Limits Physical Games, Cyberpunk Hits 40 Million Sales & Valve Under Fire! 🎙️ This week on PandTha Talks, we cover one of the biggest weeks in gaming news yet.  Cyberpunk 2077 officially surpasses 40 million copies sold, proving one of gaming's greatest comeback stories is still going strong. We also discuss the future of Mass Effect following recent...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ PandTha Talks – Episode 147 | GTA 6 Goes Digital, Steam Machines Return & Gaming Hits $200 BILLION! 🎙️ This week on PandTha Talks, we dive into a massive week of gaming news and industry discussion. We discuss the rumours that GTA 6 may launch without physical copies, what that could mean for collectors, and whether the future of gaming is fully digital. We also cover Steam...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ PandTha Talks – Episode 148 | Steam Machines Launch, EA Layoffs & The Downfall of AI?! 🎙️ This week on PandTha Talks, we dive into one of the most controversial weeks in gaming and tech. We break down the newly announced Steam Machine launch prices, discuss the biggest concerns surrounding Valve's latest hardware push, and whether Steam Machines can succeed this time a...

Send us Fan Mail This week on PandTha Talks , we dive into another massive lineup of gaming news, industry drama, and big reveals . We kick things off with the debate around Mixtape – is it actually a game? , followed by the shocking reaction to IGN’s rating and growing concerns about media bias in game reviews . We then break down the news that the Steam Deck price has increased , and what it cou...

Send us Fan Mail This week on PandTha Talks, we tackle some of the biggest conversations shaking the gaming industry right now. From the controversy around Sony’s “game check” situation to growing concerns that console prices are getting too high for mainstream interest, we break it all down and discuss what it means for the future of gaming. We also dive into the rumoured Xbox Elite Series 3 cont...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ PandTha Talks | PS5 Price Hike, Steam Deck 2, Xbox Admits Mistakes & Gaming Industry Drama! 🎙️ This week on PandTha Talks, we break down a huge lineup of gaming news, controversy, and surprises across the industry. From Beyond Sandbox’s disastrous release decisions to the rise of Gunman Contracts, a promising new VR title, there's plenty to unpack. We dive into a poten...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ PandTha Talks – Episode 143 | Xbox Is Back? Game Pass Price Drop, AC Black Flag & Crimson Desert 🎙️ In Episode 143 of PandTha Talks, we break down one of the most debate‑heavy weeks in gaming. Is Microsoft Gaming really dead, or is Xbox making a comeback? We discuss reports around a potential Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price decrease, what it could mean for players, and how Xb...

Send us Fan Mail After a one‑month break, PandTha Talks returns with a packed gaming podcast episode covering the biggest PC and console gaming news right now. In Episode 142, we break down the Metro 2039 reveal, explore new Steam features for players and developers, discuss Epic Games layoffs following Fortnite performance issues, and dive deep into Crimson Desert, a game quickly shaping up as an...

Send us Fan Mail 🎮 Episode Breakdown The gaming world is absolutely buzzing this week, and we’re diving head‑first into every major story shaking up the industry. From PlayStation’s latest missteps to Nintendo’s surprising stock moves, Hogwarts Legacy 2 whispers, and even a potential Simpsons Hit & Run revival — this episode is loaded. 🔥 Topics We Cover • PlayStation & the Console Wars S...

Send us Fan Mail Phil Spencer — the face of Xbox for over a decade — has officially retired, ending a 38‑year run at Microsoft. He’s being replaced by Asha Sharma, a former head of Microsoft’s CoreAI division, marking a dramatic shift in Microsoft Gaming’s leadership and long‑term strategy. Sharma has already promised a renewed focus on “great games,” “the return of Xbox,” and a future shaped by h...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 139 of PandTha Talks is packed with chaos across the gaming world: - Xbox’s age verification rollout in the UK has gone off the rails — players are being kicked mid-game, locked out of Discord, and facing broken verification systems. Even long-time users are being flagged as underage. - Discord’s own age checks are triggering backlash, with players using Death Stranding’s...

Send us Fan Mail This week on PandTha Talks, the gaming industry is in full meltdown mode. Xbox is facing a brutal downturn with hardware sales reportedly down 70%, ongoing hardware reliability issues, and a strategy shift that has players questioning the brand’s future. Yet somehow, Xbox gaming revenue is rising—so what’s really happening behind the scenes? We also dig into the Nvidia–OpenAI fall...

Send us Fan Mail AI is revolutionizing gaming — smarter worlds, better tools, actual innovation. Meanwhile, Ubisoft is out here treating AI like a “fix everything” button… and somehow breaking more things in the process. In this episode, we unpack how one of gaming’s biggest publishers managed to turn cutting‑edge tech into a factory for questionable decisions, bland writing, and community‑wide fa...

Send us Fan Mail 🎮 PandTha Talks — The Gaming Industry Is On Fire This Week! Welcome back to PandTha Talks, the podcast where we break down the biggest stories shaking the gaming world. This episode is absolutely stacked with industry drama, corporate chaos, esports controversy, and some genuinely exciting game announcements. Buckle up — there’s a lot to unpack. 🔥 Ubisoft: Hacks, Layoffs & U...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ PandTha Talks: Beta Decay Dev Update — Chaos, Features, and Spicy Opinions Welcome back to PandTha Talks, where we break down gaming news with equal parts insight, sarcasm, and “did-the-devs-really-just-do-that?” energy. In this episode, we dive deep into the latest Beta Decay developer update—from new features and system tweaks to the chaotic decisions that have the community...

Send us Fan Mail Over the last year we have discussed layoffs, new releases, failed releases, new hardware and even large scale controversies. It has been one of the most challenging years in gaming and while we hope these are the last to come it is unlikely. This week we discuss some of the best and worst moments of 2025 and cover topics we wish to see more of within 2026. Our fingers are crossed...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ This Week on PandTha Talks: Everything Is On Fire (Again) The gaming industry decided to speedrun chaos this week, so we’re breaking it all down. Xbox and PlayStation are both taking massive hits, with Xbox sales reportedly down 70% and PlayStation slipping 40%. Meanwhile, Sony and Tencent quietly settled a copyright dispute that could reshape future collaborations. On the PC s...

Send us Fan Mail Valve’s empire is back in the spotlight — Steam Deck drops in price while Nintendo Switch somehow still costs more. We dive into the graveyard of Steam Machines, Controllers, Frames, and the mythical Gabe Cube, then break down Valve’s revenue streams and hardware hustle. Meanwhile, Tim Sweeney and Epic Games are throwing shade again, Ubisoft is flexing generative AI like it’s the...