Yeah so, XBOX Games is in Trouble. (and other obvious observations)

It's Phil Spencer's Fault Ep. 35

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Reading about 3,200 people being laid off -Ep.34

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Sony wants you to own nothing Ep.33

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USA "AAA" Game Dev is Breaking Ep.32

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Yeah so, XBOX Games is in Trouble. (and other obvious observations)

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