Timesphere

di Cale Michael and Scott Robertson

Picking the Best Summer Game Fest Games

In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott pick their favorite announcements from all the Summer Game Fest-adjacent showcases and catch up after a month away from recording the pod. If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustified Podcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshow Sources for this episode (go support games media!): The Big Recap: https://www.engadget.com/2192216/summer-game-fest-2026-roundup-all-the-shows-trailers-news-and-reviews/ Apparent Xbox layoffs and mismanagement: https://kotaku.com/this-cannot-continue-xbox-layoffs-2000705049 Xbox showcase discourse: https://bsky.app/profile/jessicogs.bsky.social/post/3mnxqgfo5wc22 If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

12 giu 2026

2:10:40

PS5 price hikes and a Super Mario Galaxy Movie review

In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott talk through the price increases for gaming consoles and PCs, the best way to play games, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. They also discuss rumors of a new Lord of the Rings game and how not to talk to game developers. If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustified Podcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshow Sources for this episode (go support games media!): Sony raises PS5 prices: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-announces-global-price-rises-for-ps5-consoles-from-april-2-2026 Nintendo ups prices for physical games: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-confirms-its-us-switch-2-games-will-soon-cost-more-as-physical-versions/ New Lord of the Rings games?: https://insider-gaming.com/veteran-studio-working-new-lord-of-the-rings-game/ The slow nature of big game development: https://tech.yahoo.com/gaming/articles/only-took-6-years-xboxs-210503292.html Epic lays off more than 1,000 people: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/im-sorry-were-here-again-epic-games-is-laying-off-over-1000-employees/ Disney might have more interest in Epic: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/disney-may-be-interested-in-acquiring-epic-games-at-some-point-its-claimed/ New Star Fox and Zelda remake: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-is-planning-a-new-star-fox-and-a-major-zelda-remake-this-year-but-no-3d-mario/ Nintendo's patent rejected: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/us-patent-office-revokes-nintendos-patent-on-summoning-characters-to-make-them-battle/ Don't shit on developers: https://kotaku.com/peakdevs-call-out-entitled-gamers-who-want-endless-free-updates-2000684678 If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

8 apr 2026

2:02:09

Overwatch’s biggest flaws. NVIDIA DLSS 5 disaster, and Crimson Desert review backlash

In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott finally get to rant about esports as they dive into Jeff Kaplan's recent post-Overwatch interviews. Then it is time to deep dive NVIDIA burning bridges with its DLSS 5 AI slop, Crimson Desert's review backlash, and more. If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustified Podcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshow Sources for this episode (go support games media!): Jeff Kaplan on Overwatch's troubled post-launch years: https://www.polygon.com/overwatch-jeff-kaplan-blizzard-exit-interview/ NVIDIA's DLSS BS: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/theyre-completely-wrong-nvidia-ceo-responds-to-widespread-criticism-of-dlss-5/ Maximilian Dood's valid AI crashout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6VdVd4GVm4 Pokemon Go using player data for AI training: https://thisweekinvideogames.com/news/pokemon-go-data-used-to-train-pinpoint-gps-model-for-niantic-spatial/ Crimson Desert reviews have people heated: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/crimson-desert-studio-pearl-abyss-sees-share-price-plummet-by-nearly-30-after-first-reviews-arrive/ Starfield is getting a major update for PS5 release: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/starfield-is-finally-coming-to-ps5-next-month-alongside-new-content-and-ps5-pro-support/ Valve wakes up and chooses CS2 violence: https://www.hltv.org/news/44128/valve-overhaul-reloading-mechanics-in-cs2-update Composer says players "weren't ready" for Starfield: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/people-were-just-not-ready-for-it-starfield-composer-says-it-will-eventually-be-legendary/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

24 mar 2026

1:39:35

Everything to know about Pokémon Winds and Waves, plus a Game Freak history lesson Ft. @LewtwoYT

In this edition of Timesphere, Cale is joined by Pokémon historian and archivist Lewtwo to recap everything revealed during the 2026 Pokemon Day Presents… which ended up turning into a massive discussion on each reveal, the history of Pokémon, and Game Freak’s ever changing approach to game development over the years. If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) Check out Lewis’s content too! http://youtube.com/@LewtwoYT https://x.com/Lewchube All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustified Podcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshow

3 mar 2026

4:36:09

The Somewhat Bleak Future of PlayStation and Discord

In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott are ready to dive deep on what seems to be a bleak future for Sony’s PlayStation brand, live service products, and the general issues that game development will face moving forward. They also touch on more games media problems and Discord’s apparent desire to destroy itself from the inside. If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustified Podcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshow Sources for this episode (go support games media!): Sony closing Bluepoint: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-19/sony-is-shutting-down-the-playstation-studio-bluepoint Sony's poor track record: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:fs2pfwz4ohuc7nhlshklw55d/post/3mfabwhn4os2i Highguard or Highgone?: https://kotaku.com/highguard-wildlight-tencent-funding-layoffs-servers-2000669790 Bethesda talk: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/todd-howard-claims-the-majority-of-bethesda-are-on-elder-scrolls-6-and-dont-expect-starfield-2-0-soon/

24 feb 2026

2:18:44

Highguard's Big Problems and the Future of Live Service Games

In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss everything Highguard, the current state of live service games, and understanding game criticism in an era of constant updates. They also talk about Ubisoft’s continued downward spiral and some interesting insider tidbits! If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustified Podcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshow Sources for this episode (go support games media!): Pre-show, Highguard layoffs: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/designer-claims-most-of-highguards-dev-team-have-been-laid-off-weeks-after-launch/ Highguard’s rocky reception: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/ultimately-we-could-have-made-a-different-trailer-highguard-ceo-responds-to-that-poorly-received-game-awards-reveal/ GoG AI Usage: https://kotaku.com/gog-caught-using-ai-generated-artwork-2000663836 Ubisoft layoffs and cancelations: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-details-major-company-reset-6-games-canned-7-delayed-and-2-studios-closed/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-proposes-to-cut-18-of-workforce-at-france-headquarters-as-part-of-major-reset-plan/ 2XKO Twitch Drama: https://x.com/zachbussey/status/2014151811192516897 Change of plans at Amazon Games: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mdisznjdh22x Battlefield dominating CoD sales: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/battlefield-outsold-call-of-duty-for-the-first-time-ever-last-year-as-black-ops-7-dropped-to-5th-place/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

12 feb 2026

2:09:15

Steam Continues to Grow and the Death of Games Media

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… If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustified Podcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshow 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/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

21 gen 2026

2:07:02

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Timesphere

Picking the Best Summer Game Fest Games

PS5 price hikes and a Super Mario Galaxy Movie review

Overwatch’s biggest flaws. NVIDIA DLSS 5 disaster, and Crimson Desert review backlash

More Steam Machine delays + Nintendo sues the United States

PlayStation Ditching PC and Xbox's Next-Gen Console Confirmed

Xbox's leadership problem, and a new issue with game reviews

Everything to know about Pokémon Winds and Waves, plus a Game Freak history lesson Ft. @LewtwoYT

The Somewhat Bleak Future of PlayStation and Discord

Highguard's Big Problems and the Future of Live Service Games

Steam Continues to Grow and the Death of Games Media