The Character Issues Podcast

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CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 10/19/26 AI FOREVER https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-says-its-vibe-coded-its-new-epic-games-launcher-with-ai-because-programming-is-hard/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/asha-sharma-forms-xbox-labs-in-response-to-explosion-of-ai-powered-mods-and-ports/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-lastest-game-from-the-creator-of-dra...

Holy cow!  Gee whiz!!! Great Scott!!!!!!  We did it!  100 episodes, all thanks to your support.  We hope you enjoy this as much as we did recording it.   www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 10/5/26 Xbox Layoffs/Consolidation https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-officially-announces-more-layoffs-and-widespread-changes-to-its-entire-studio-structure/ Sony Stuff https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/naughty-dog-will-fully-reveal-intergalactic-in-2027/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-officially-skipping-ces-for-the-...

This week we are joined by Alex Perry from Mashable to discuss Control Resonant, the NFL, and big ass trucks.  Join us for a crazy cool episode. Thanks as always for listening! www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 09/07/26 Nintendo Directs https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-direct-heres-everything-announced-during-nintendos-presentation/ Physint https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/i-was-just-shocked-and-surprised-hideo-kojima-says-sony-told-him-physint-was-being-cancelled-over-a-zoom-call/ GTA VI https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/netflix...

98 episodes deep and a full panel, we're back with two more important characters. Got something to say, email us on characterissues@gmail.com or, visit YouTube.com/characterissues to watch Brian's retro rodeo, or don't...whatever, just don't tell Mom, ok? www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 09/07/26 ONL and Gamescom https://www.thegamer.com/everything-announced-gamescom-onl-2026/ \ Zero Company gets good reviews and the devs get fucked https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/around-80-of-star-wars-zero-company-studio-bit-reactor-was-reportedly-furloughed-weeks-before-its-release/ States of Play https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/03/state...

Leah is out but the boys are here to rank a couple of completely ridiculous characters.  Join us as we get some real legends on this list.   www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 08/24/26 KINGDOM FUCKING HEARTS https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/kingdom-hearts-d23-blowout-confirms-anime-series-release-window-and-more/ Saber being Saber https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/saber-ceo-privately-apologies-to-ex-writer-after-publicly-insulting-her-as-studios-ai-disclosure-is-added-to-steam/ Duskbloods https://www.ign.com/art...

Technical issues on Brian's PC requires a highly technological solution! Here for the first time ever, Br1anb0t joins the team.  A gaijin episode this time folks, a bit of literature club and a quiz for your Monday ears. Back to normal soon. www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 08/10/26 STORY 1 - EA  https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ea-could-be-set-for-mass-layoffs-as-it-aims-to-cut-costs-following-saudi-acquisition/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/electronic-arts-completes-its-acquisition-deal-is-now-officially-owned-by-saudi-arabias-pif/ STORY 2 - GTA https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/an-extended-look-...

This time we tackle the important characters....the ones with hair awnings gloriously covering their upper lips.  Join us as we get back to the important business. ko-fi.com/characterissues www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 07/27/26 STORY 1 - AC Black Flag https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-exceeded-annual-expectations-in-its-first-two-weeks-ubisoft-says/ STORY 2 - Disc Sales https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/only-seven-playstation-games-have-sold-more-than-100000-physical-copies-in-the-us-this-year-analyst-says/ STORY 3 -  ...

Brian is off on assignment, Leah's hosting, prepare for bullshittery. Thanks to you all. www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 07/13/26 STORY 1 - XBOX Layoffs https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-confirms-plans-to-cut-5-studios-and-thousands-of-jobs/ STORY 2 - Positivity Break!  What have we been playing STORY 3 -   Playstation’s Discless Future https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-announces-the-end-of-disc-games-starting-in-january-2028/ Weather Forecas...

Thanks for joining us on this, most auspicious of podcasts. We're reranking, recalibrating, making us stronger and more powerful. This podcast gratefully features the music "Let's Go Up" by Origami Repetika, available for reference on the Free Use Archive. www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 06/29/26 STORY 1 - XBOX? https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-already-planned-ninja-theory-closure-when-it-announced-senua-its-claimed/ STORY 2 - Steam Machine https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/north-of-a-grand-is-the-floor-analysts-debate-whether-steam-machine-means-ps6-and-xbox-helix-will-cost-1000/ https://www.videogameschronicle....

Hey, so.....plans change.  The Re-Rankapalooza was derailed by forces out of our control so Brian and Rich are here to talk a bunch of smack and rank a new character.  Join us if you please! www.brianbabbleson.com

SUMMER GAME FEST WRAPUP https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-games-showcase-heres-everything-announced-during-xboxs-big-show/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/summer-game-fest-2026-heres-every-announcement-from-sgfs-big-live-show/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/state-of-play-heres-every-announcement-from-playstations-big-live-stream/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/n...

We are back to the science with a new CI podcast and we are only ONE episode away from the next rerankapalooza.  Get ready to have your ears bleed from awesomeness. kofi.com/characterissues www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 06/01/26 STORY 1 - XBOX! https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/fable-has-been-delayed-to-2027/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-ceo-calls-ps5-logo-decision-a-miss-and-promises-to-rethink-games-showcase-policy/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-a-fan-poll-microsofts-new-games-boss-is-rebranding-xbox-to-xbox/ STORY 2 - Critical...

Thank you as always dear listeners. Please get in touch using characterissuespodcst@gmail.com and heck out our Retro Rodeo on our YouTube channel @characterissuespodcast www.brianbabbleson.com

CHARACTER ISSUES NEWS NETWORK….FOR NEWS!! - 05/18/26 STORY 1 - Sales successes https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/subnautica-2-sells-2-million-in-12-hours-with-over-600k-concurrent-players/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/forza-horizon-6/ STORY 2 - In trouble? https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/saros-had-a-lukewarm-start-with-300000-sold-in-2-weeks-analytics-firm-estimates/...

Thanks listeners, you're the best! www.brianbabbleson.com