Episode 149 - The Dumpster Fire of Sony's Live Service Ambitions

In this episode...
--> Following the spectacular flameout of Concord in September 2024, Sony has now confirmed the cancelation of two more of its planned live-service games. 
--> Arrowhead boss Shams Jorjani wants to get as many A-listers as possible for the Helldivers 2 film “as long as they all get killed violently.”
--> Balatro has passed 5 million copies sold as the developer implores fans to play more indie games.
--> Director and writer David Lynch, known for his surreal work across film and television (as well as several iconic PS2 ads), has passed away at the age of 78.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia

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Chapters

• 6:20 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 9:35 Patron shout-outs
• 13:40 Headlines
• 36:13 Top 3 New Releases
• 46:05 Trivia