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NEW 2D Metroid Game Announced

September 9, 2026 · 59 min

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We've got Taylor Cocke joining Grubb today to chat about virtually EVERYTHING from today's Nintendo Direct and we're getting ports, a new Kirby, AND A NEW METROID GAME! We also chat about the massive Steam leaks, EA using generative AI, and more for your Wednesday morning.

0:00 - INTRO
4:00 - Nintendo Direct
29:30 - Break
29:40 - Steam may have just suffered one of the biggest videogame leaks in years
35:20 - Xbox disc-to-digital: reports of publishers "opting out" were premature
39:10 - EA is reportedly using generative AI for NHL 27 commentary
45:35 - Riot is considering making normal, premium videogames
48:10 - PowerWash Simulator studio FuturLab reportedly laid people off without telling their managers
51:10 - GameStop is becoming a collectibles company that happens to sell videogames
53:50 - GOG is letting you print your own old PC big boxes
55:55 - This week

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