In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott get to talk about PlayStation moving on from most PC ports, Xbox announcing its next console, and the (inevitable) demise of Highguard finally materializing. There are also some, not quite fun, updates on Bluepoint’s fate, Tencent, and more.

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Highguard going down: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/3-months-after-closing-the-game-awards-highguard-is-officially-shutting-down/

Xbox's next console: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mgdml3jdd224

PlayStation moving back to console exclusives: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-04/sony-pulls-back-from-playstation-games-on-pc

What is going on with Mindseye?: https://kotaku.com/mindseye-layoffs-build-a-rocket-boy-ritual-network-cyber-boi-2000675974

Bluepoint's pitches fell through: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-27/sony-s-bluepoint-pitched-bloodborne-remake-before-closure

Good news for Google Play: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/google-resolves-dispute-with-epic-games-reduces-app-store-fees-to-20

Keep an eye on Tencent's US holdings: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-us-government-may-compel-tencent-to-divest-gaming-investments

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In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss the somewhat concerning changes made to Xbox’s leadership and how Microsoft could finally ruin the beloved gaming brand after a long decline. They also talk about some AI concerns in development and game reviews, some exciting upcoming game releases, and more.

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Xbox’s leadership change: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-phil-spencer-and-samantha-bond-leaving-xbox

Concerns about Xbox and AI: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-co-founder-believes-its-being-sunsetted-in-favour-of-ai-calls-new-ceo-a-palliative-care-doctor/

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-gaming-ceo-asha-sharma-pledges-no-bad-ai-at-xbox

AI content in game reviews: https://kotaku.com/resident-evil-requiem-metacritic-ai-review-videogamer-2000674042

Highguard’s last gambit: https://kotaku.com/highguard-development-tencent-layoffs-funding-2000674069

Discord trying to walk things back, poorly: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/discord-delays-age-verification-rollout-to-second-half-of-2026-following-backlash

Wolverine!: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-finally-confirms-marvels-wolverine-release-date-and-its-coming-before-gta6/

In this edition of Timesphere, Cale is joined by Pokémon historian and archivist Lewtwo to recap everything revealed during the 2026 Pokemon Day Presents… which ended up turning into a massive discussion on each reveal, the history of Pokémon, and Game Freak’s ever changing approach to game development over the years.

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In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott are ready to dive deep on what seems to be a bleak future for Sony’s PlayStation brand, live service products, and the general issues that game development will face moving forward. They also touch on more games media problems and Discord’s apparent desire to destroy itself from the inside.

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Sony closing Bluepoint: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-19/sony-is-shutting-down-the-playstation-studio-bluepoint

Sony's poor track record: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:fs2pfwz4ohuc7nhlshklw55d/post/3mfabwhn4os2i

Highguard or Highgone?: https://kotaku.com/highguard-wildlight-tencent-funding-layoffs-servers-2000669790

Bethesda talk: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/todd-howard-claims-the-majority-of-bethesda-are-on-elder-scrolls-6-and-dont-expect-starfield-2-0-soon/

In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss everything Highguard, the current state of live service games, and understanding game criticism in an era of constant updates. They also talk about Ubisoft’s continued downward spiral and some interesting insider tidbits!

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Pre-show, Highguard layoffs: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/designer-claims-most-of-highguards-dev-team-have-been-laid-off-weeks-after-launch/

Highguard’s rocky reception: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/ultimately-we-could-have-made-a-different-trailer-highguard-ceo-responds-to-that-poorly-received-game-awards-reveal/

GoG AI Usage: https://kotaku.com/gog-caught-using-ai-generated-artwork-2000663836

Ubisoft layoffs and cancelations: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-details-major-company-reset-6-games-canned-7-delayed-and-2-studios-closed/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-proposes-to-cut-18-of-workforce-at-france-headquarters-as-part-of-major-reset-plan/

2XKO Twitch Drama: https://x.com/zachbussey/status/2014151811192516897

Change of plans at Amazon Games: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mdisznjdh22x

Battlefield dominating CoD sales: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/battlefield-outsold-call-of-duty-for-the-first-time-ever-last-year-as-black-ops-7-dropped-to-5th-place/

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In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott get deep in their feelings about the death of certain games and online media, Marathon, and the future of Steam. And, for once in the podcast’s short life, there AI is not going to make an appearance… probably…

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Google screwing games media: https://pressgazette.co.uk/media-audience-and-business-data/google-traffic-down-2025-trends-report-2026/

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Marathon release date: https://www.polygon.com/marathon-release-date/

Steam player milestones: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/steam-sets-another-new-concurrent-record-over-the-weekend

Steam’s AI changes: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/valve-slightly-relaxes-ai-disclosure-guidelines-on-steam

Former Assassin’s Creed boss sues Ubisoft: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/former-assassins-creed-boss-sues-ubisoft-for-more-than-1-3-million-alleging-constructive-dismissal/

Division 3 boss leaves for Battlefield Studios: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-week-after-talking-up-the-division-3-boss-julian-gerighty-has-left-ubisoft-for-ea/

Monster Hunter Wilds DLC theory: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-game-literally-flies-monster-hunter-wilds-reportedly-runs-much-better-on-pc-when-all-dlc-is-installed/

New World is dying soon: https://www.polygon.com/new-world-aeternum-shutting-down-delisted-offline/

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In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss the differences between fandom in esports and traditional sports, how sports betting-style gambling is spreading to all corners of media consumption, and more. That more, of course includes a new AI Shame Corner, featuring Larian Studios, NVIDIA, and some promising responses from smaller developers.

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Required Reading! Harper Jay’s Fire Emblem Path of Radiance Discussion: https://transgamerthoughts.com/post/795594055699595264/we-will-reclaim-this-land-thoughts-on-fire-emblem

GTA 6 Betting Problems: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mbwjuwsgb226

Larian Studios Reddit AMA: https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1q870w5/larian_studios_divinity_ama/

Larian Studios’ Response to AI Backlash: https://kotaku.com/divinity-gen-ai-larian-bg3-reddit-ama-2000658429

New Details About Divinity: https://kotaku.com/divinity-rpg-larian-bg3-loot-coop-2000658437

NVIDIA CEO Defending AI: https://insider-gaming.com/nvidia-ceo-says-ai-doomer-narrative-is-hurtful/

AI Game Dev Deleting Game: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/indie-dev-is-delisting-his-ai-game-from-steam-because-his-new-girlfriend-convinced-him-its-evil-the-game-existing-in-its-current-form-is-a-disgrace-to-all-game-makers-and-players/

Manor Lords Publisher Calls AI “Cancerous”: https://kotaku.com/hooded-horse-gen-ai-art-ban-4x-strategy-steam-2000658179

AGDQ Raises $2.4 Million for Prevent Cancer Foundation: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/awesome-games-done-quick-2026-raises-over-24m

Top Console Games for 2025: https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3mbraw2dcfc2s

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In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott think back on 2025 and heavily discuss what they are looking forward to most in 2026, while also delving into what they want to change about their gaming and media habits in the new year. There is also plenty of Marvel Rivals on the docket, along with more issues with AI (as usual…)

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Level-5 AI discussion: https://kotaku.com/professor-layton-boss-wants-people-to-stop-demonizing-generative-ai-2000655721

Expedition 33 AI follow-up: https://www.polygon.com/game-awards-expedition-33-disqualified-did-it-use-ai-response/

Harada AI comments: https://x.com/Harada_TEKKEN/status/2004359569645228288

Marvel Rivals Esports: https://esportsinsider.com/2025/12/marvel-rivals-ignite-unveils-2026-league-format

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