Episode 116 - Sony's Helldiver 2 PSN Fiasco vs Xbox's Hi-Fi RUSH Studio Closure

Gamers Week Podcast

Gamers Week is back from hiatus, and what a wonderful time to return! Sony and Xbox seem to be duking it out this week to see which one can make the most baffling, business-killing decision.
First it was Sony's surprise requirement that Helldivers 2 would require a PSN account to play on Steam (a decision it quickly walked back due to player outrage). Next it was Xbox's mystifying announcement that it's closing a handful of studios, including Tango Gameworks (makers of Hi-Fi RUSH, one of the best games of 2023).
We discuss these mind-blowing moves and wonder... do these two gaming behemoths have any clue what they're doing anymore?
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Hosts: retrogamebrews, donniegretro, wrytersview
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
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Capítulos

1. Updates to Gamers Week (00:04:45)

2. Reviews, Reactions, and Requests (00:06:29)

3. Patron shout-outs (00:08:21)

4. Quick-takes (00:12:50)

5. PlayStation Accounts Won't Be Required for Helldivers 2 PC Players (00:20:48)

6. How can any Xbox studio trust Microsoft now? (00:28:45)

7. Top 3 New Releases (00:40:02)

8. Retro Rewind: May 1997 (00:50:43)