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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Sources for this episode (go support games media!):

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

Support the former Inverse team and Ash Parrish:

https://bsky.app/profile/solfleet.bsky.social/post/3mckhymb5tk2d

https://bsky.app/profile/adashtra.bsky.social/post/3mckkus43js22

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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In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott dive into the future of games like Marathon, Highguard, and League of Legends, but the spotlight is once again put on developers and AI usage. Three different controversies surrounding Larian Studios, Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, and false allegations spread across the internet this week, so buckle up for a long conversation about each part heading into the new year.

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Marathon thoughts:

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bungie-finally-confirms-a-marathon-release-date-and-40-price-point/

https://kotaku.com/marathon-art-director-joseph-cross-leaves-bungie-2000654665

Initial article and comments about Larian Exploring AI usage: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-12-16/-baldur-s-gate-3-maker-promises-divinity-will-be-next-level /

https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3ma5dqbmgm22o

Swen Vincke follow-up comments about Larian and AI exploration: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/holy-f-guys-were-not-replacing-artists-larian-boss-responds-to-ai-backlash/

The Indie Game Awards remove Expedition 33’s GotY win:

https://www.polygon.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-indie-game-awards-goty-rescinded/

False allegations of AI usage levied against Blue Prince developer:

(Article, now edited) https://www.escapistmagazine.com/news-indie-game-awards-clair-obscur/

(Archived, original) https://bsky.app/profile/futterish.fsquared.biz/post/3majiygzav22i

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In this week’s Timesphere, Cale and Scott recap and rate The Game Awards 2025, share some insight into how the awards are actually selected for some categories, and draft their favorite games revealed at this year’s show. Let us know your favorite reveals and thoughts on the show in the comments or links below!

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VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/

Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/

Special shout out to the Six One Indie team! https://www.sixoneindie.com/

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In this week’s Timesphere, Cale and Scott give their thoughts on Netflix’s decision to purchase Warner Bros. and what that could mean for both sides on the entertainment and game development side of the industry. Then, things get heated as the discussion turns to the current state of Marvel Rivals and its competitive scene, along with an AI Shame Corner big enough to fill a storage unit.

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VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/

Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/

Insider Gaming: https://insider-gaming.com/

Gbiz: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/

Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/

GamesRadar+: https://www.gamesradar.com/

Daiz: https://bsky.app/profile/daiz.moe/post/3m6jgp32hx22h

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#netflix #warnerbros #ai

In this week’s Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss Call of Duty apparently hitting rock bottom with Black Ops 7, some fun announcements for games like Vampire Survivors, and the revival of Hytale. All of that sandwiches the longest AI Shame Corner yet and more talks about how much the Steam Machine might actually cost.

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Restart (read Lex’s review!): https://www.restart.run/articles/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-review

VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/

Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/

PC Gamer: https://www.pcgamer.com/

Gbiz: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/

GamesRadar+: https://www.gamesradar.com/

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#callofduty #xbox #steam

In this special edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott go through all of the nominations for The Game Awards 2025, discuss the categories, and predict which games they think will walk away with the hardware. They also give some behind the scenes info on what it is like nominating and voting on some categories for the TGA panel.

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