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Mentioned in 24 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Apr 11, 2026

Game Scoop! 852: Mario Is Missing

Referenced for pause menu control display feature and tower/outpost gameplay loop design

Nintendo Switch 2 game lineup rumors and release strategyZelda: Ocarina of Time remake design philosophy and player expectationsMovie-to-game tie-in strategy evolution and monetization alternatives
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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Apr 8, 2026

Fans ANGRY Over Pokemon Champions Messy Launch - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.08.26

Planning Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake announcement; facing ongoing controversy and release cycle criticism

Pokemon Champions Launch IssuesLive Service Game Quality ControlNintendo Switch 2 Port Optimization
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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Apr 3, 2026

Uncharted 5 Teased By Naughty Dog Director?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.03.26

Publisher of Morbid Metal, a visually impressive action hack-and-slash launching in early access April 8

Uncharted 5 speculation and franchise future directionState of Decay 3 alpha testing and cooperative survival gameplayLive-service game update expectations vs. indie studio capacity
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Apr 3, 2026

Game Scoop! 851: Sony's Surprising Slump

Ranked #11 on Metacritic list; published Assassin's Creed Shadows and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Video game publisher rankings and critical reception analysisPlayStation 5 pricing strategy and market sustainabilityConsole generation lifecycle and hardware cost inflation
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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 20, 2026

Crimson Desert Studio Shares PLUMMET After Reviews - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.19.26

IP owner of Assassin's Creed franchise; partnering with Netflix on live-action adaptation

Crimson Desert sales performance and critical reception disconnectDay-one sales vs. long-term sales trajectory predictionRight-to-repair legislation and hardware design implications
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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 19, 2026

Crimson Desert Studio Shares PLUMMET After Reviews - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.19.26

Announced major restructuring with multiple studio closures, game cancellations, and ongoing layoffs as cost-saving measures

Crimson Desert Review Reception and Stock Market ImpactPlayStation Network Rebranding StrategyAAA Studio Closures and Industry Layoffs
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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 18, 2026

NVIDIA CEO on Haters: ‘They’re completely wrong’ - Kinda Funny Games Daily LIVE 03.18.26

Assassin's Creed developer learned about DLSS 5 at the same time as the public despite being showcased in the announcement

DLSS 5 Generative AI TechnologyGame Developer Communication and TransparencyAI-Generated Visual Content in Games
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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 17, 2026

NVIDIA DLSS 5 Pisses Off Everyone - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.17.26

Supporting DLSS 5 with Assassin's Creed Shadows featuring AI-enhanced graphics in tech demo

NVIDIA DLSS 5 AI Graphics TechnologyAI-Generated Character Faces in GamesGame Developer Artistic Control vs. AI Tools
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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 11, 2026

Deciding The Greatest Video Game Sequel of ALL TIME - Kinda Funny Gamescast

Assassin's Creed 2 discussed as franchise-defining sequel that established Ubisoft open-world formula

Video Game Sequel Design PhilosophyMetacritic Scoring vs. Player PreferenceOnline Multiplayer Infrastructure Evolution
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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 5, 2026

Pokemon Pokopia Made Greg Cry - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.05.26

Assassin's Creed Unity 60fps update released on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5

Pokemon Pocopia gameplay mechanics and emotional narrative impactWWE 2K26 Ringside Pass battle pass system and monetization modelLive service game design and seasonal content strategy
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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 4, 2026

PlayStation ABANDONS PC?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.04.26

Confirms Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake via concept art; winding down Shadows post-launch support

PlayStation PC Port Strategy ReversalConsole Exclusivity vs. Multi-Platform RevenueLive Service Game Post-Launch Roadmaps
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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 25, 2026

Is This It For Xbox? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.25.26

Assassin's Creed Hex director Clint Hawking departed; Jean Gueston taking over as creative director; ongoing restructuring

Xbox Strategic Direction and Leadership TransitionAI Integration in Game Development and Publisher StrategyLive Service Game Sustainability and Monetization
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Gone Medieval

Gone Medieval · Feb 24, 2026

How to Get to Heaven: Papal Indulgences

Video game publisher sponsoring Echoes of History podcast series tied to Assassin's Creed game releases

Papal Indulgences History and TheologyMedieval Penance and Confession SystemsPurgatory Doctrine Development
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · Feb 9, 2026

CLASSIC: The Hidden History of Assassins, Chapter One: An Origin Story

Video game publisher of Assassin's Creed franchise, which inspired modern cultural fascination with assassin mythology

Historical Origins of Assassination as Political ToolAsymmetrical Warfare and Guerrilla Tactics in Ancient PersiaNazari Ismaili Sect and Alamut Castle Fortress
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Jan 23, 2026

Game Scoop! 841: Xbox Invites PlayStation to its Playground

Canceled six projects including Prince of Persia remake, closed two studios, and restructured into four creative houses

Xbox Developer Direct 2025 showcaseFable open-world RPG design and developmentForza Horizon 6 Japan setting and arcade racing
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Nintendo Voice Chat

Nintendo Voice Chat · Jan 23, 2026

When Is the Next 3D Mario Coming Out? - NVC 796

Early third-party publisher supporting Wii platform with Red Steel and Rabbids franchises during motion control era

3D Mario franchise release timing and development cyclesFinal Fantasy VII Remake Integrate Switch 2 port performance and featuresDonkey Kong Country Returns HD update and speedrunning implications
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The Besties

The Besties · Jan 16, 2026

Terminator Time Travels to Save '90s Garbage Games

Attempted long-term development of Fifth Element game; Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains unreleased

Licensed video game adaptations of filmsPixel-art game design and aesthetics1990s video game market economics and rental culture
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The Besties

The Besties · Jan 9, 2026

The Most Anticipated Games of 2026

Criticized for annual release cycle approach to Assassin's Creed compared to Capcom's more strategic franchise management

Resident Evil franchise management and horror game design evolutionJRPG remake strategy and narrative innovation in remakesPokémon Pokkopia and creature-collection game design
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Triple Click

Triple Click · Jan 8, 2026

Our Predictions for 2026

Prediction that Guillemot family would be pushed out of control did not occur; they retained control through Tencent subsidiary arrangement

2025 Video Game Industry Predictions Review2026 Video Game Industry PredictionsGrand Theft Auto 6 Feature Predictions
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Dec 31, 2025

Game Scoop! 838: Our Most Anticipated Games of 2026

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake in development but unlikely 2026 release

2026 Video Game Release Calendar and Scheduling StrategyLicensed Game Development and Studio PartnershipsMetroidvania Genre Evolution and Design Trends
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Elon Musk Podcast

Elon Musk Podcast · Dec 23, 2025

Musk Says xAI Will Ship an AI-Generated Game by 2026 - EP#1184

AI-generated gamingVideo game developmentArtificial intelligence in entertainment
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Trash Taste Podcast

Trash Taste Podcast · Dec 19, 2025

Our Favorite Things of 2025 | Trash Taste #287

Criticized for fumbling talented developers (Expedition 33 and Dispatch creators) who left to form successful indie studios

Stoicism and Marcus Aurelius philosophyCozy JRPG game design and mechanicsManga-to-anime adaptation quality factors
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Dec 14, 2025

Game Scoop! 836: No Fate of the Old Republic

Mentioned as example of Western AAA studio struggling with production pipeline efficiency

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic revival and new studio formationResident Evil 9 dual-protagonist structure and remake strategyTomb Raider franchise split between remake and new entry
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The Besties

The Besties · Dec 5, 2025

Dispatch's Second Chance (and The Game Awards Predictions)

Expected to announce Prince of Persia remake and Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake at Game Awards; company acquisition uncertainty noted

Narrative game design and interactive television format evolutionCharacter-driven storytelling in video gamesGame Awards prediction and voting patterns
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